Kris Engelstad McGarry announces first major gift for the project in support of training more nurses, EMTs and other healthcare professionals. LAS VEGAS - The Engelstad Family Foundation announced the first major gift of $3 million for the proposed CSN & Nevada State Health & Science Building. The gift is a match intended to help the colleges raise another $3 million … [Read more...] about Engelstad Family Foundation Announces Major Matching Gift for CSN & Nevada State Health & Science Building
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De Castroverde Law Firm Awards Scholarship to Student at William S. Boyd School of Law
LAS VEGAS – The De Castroverde Law Firm awarded the 2018 Waldo De Castroverde Immigration Scholarship to Margarita Elias, a student at the William S. Boyd School of Law. The scholarship – named in honor of the late Waldo De Castroverde, a former criminal defense and immigration attorney in Las Vegas – is awarded annually to a law student currently attending Boyd School of … [Read more...] about De Castroverde Law Firm Awards Scholarship to Student at William S. Boyd School of Law
‘Swing for Success’ Golf Tourney to Benefit Local Business, Education
Henderson Chamber of Chamber, Nevada State College to receive proceeds HENDERSON – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce will present the 27th annual “Swing for Success” Golf Classic Monday, April 9, at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Monte Lago Blvd. To date, the tournament has raised more than $100,000 for Nevada State College since the partnership began. Proceeds from the … [Read more...] about ‘Swing for Success’ Golf Tourney to Benefit Local Business, Education
PBS KIDS Play Area Installed at Las Vegas Urban League
As part of Vegas PBS’ dedication to provide educational resources to underserved communities through Ready To Learn’s Community Collaborative for Early Learning and Media (CC-ELM) grant, a new PBS KIDS play area has been installed at the Las Vegas Urban League, 3320 E. Flamingo Road #52. In partnership with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Public … [Read more...] about PBS KIDS Play Area Installed at Las Vegas Urban League
Petition asks the Clark County School District to first cut their Central Bureaucracy before schools, teachers and kids
The CCSD reorganization was clear; push all essential education and school functions to the school level along with 80% of the money. Allow parents, administrators and students to decide the management operations and educational strategy for their individual schools. So why are the CCSD Board of Trustees and Central Administrative staff making the $80 million budget cut … [Read more...] about Petition asks the Clark County School District to first cut their Central Bureaucracy before schools, teachers and kids
Bank of Nevada Collecting Back-to-School Supplies for Southern Nevada At-Risk Students
Not every parent in Southern Nevada can afford to purchase all the school supplies their child will need when classes resume in August. That’s why Bank of Nevada is inviting the public to join its employees and customers in helping to provide necessary school supplies to at-risk students who attend Clark County School District Schools in Las Vegas and Henderson. For two … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Collecting Back-to-School Supplies for Southern Nevada At-Risk Students
Nevada State College Welcomes Erin Keller as New Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Nevada State College is proud to announce Erin Keller, CFRE has been named Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement. Keller, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) who brings 17 years of professional fundraising experience to her new role, will manage and cultivate giving for the College to support the institution’s academic strategies and long-term … [Read more...] about Nevada State College Welcomes Erin Keller as New Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement
NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Master Builders: Community Development”
Guest speakers from The Howard Hughes Corporation, Union Village and The UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park NAIOP Southern Nevada presents “Master Builders: Community Development” as part of its monthly member meeting. The meeting is sponsored by The Blue Store, Telecom Savings Store. NAIOP Southern Nevada is also accepting donations of ties and gently used … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada Presents “Master Builders: Community Development”
CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus
As the unmanned aerial vehicle industry expands, CSN works with industry leaders to prepare LAS VEGAS – The College of Southern Nevada is developing a new discipline in unmanned aviation systems, thanks to a grant from the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The $195,924.88 grant, announced this month, helps cover the cost of equipment and supplies … [Read more...] about CSN Receives New STEM Grant from the Governor’s Office to Develop New Unmanned Aviation System Focus
Cowabunga Bay Waterpark Thanking Locals with Low $7.77 Admission During Month of May
Cowabunga Bay, an action packed sprawling 23-acre waterpark with state-of-the-art attractions, is hosting Locals Nights for the low admission price of $7.77. This includes four hours of fun for the Las Vegas community. Each valued guest may enjoy all the park slides and attractions with their thrill seeker friends and family on Mondays, from 4p-8pm and Fridays, from … [Read more...] about Cowabunga Bay Waterpark Thanking Locals with Low $7.77 Admission During Month of May
Vegas PBS KIDS Day at Cowabunga Bay, May 27-28 to Benefit Education
Special admissions discount with portions of proceeds to benefit Vegas PBS Ready To Learn program WHO/WHAT: Kids and families are invited to enjoy two days at the water park for Vegas PBS KIDS Day as Vegas PBS and Cowabunga Bay partner to support education initiatives in Southern Nevada. With a printed voucher, water park attendees will receive a special discount of $15 … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS KIDS Day at Cowabunga Bay, May 27-28 to Benefit Education
HomeAid Southern Nevada’s Back to School Success Drive Benefits Project 150
HomeAid Southern Nevada will host its month-long Back to School Success Drive from June 26 through July 31, collecting school supplies and personal hygiene items for Project 150, a local nonprofit that helps homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students. HomeAid’s goal is to collect 1,500 backpacks that will help underprivileged students further their education … [Read more...] about HomeAid Southern Nevada’s Back to School Success Drive Benefits Project 150
Ronna Timpa Named Women in Technology Finalist
Ronna Timpa, principal of Workplace ESL Solutions, is a finalist in the "High Tech Mentor" category for the Las Vegas Women in Technology Awards. The awards ceremony is scheduled for June 2, 2017 at Fresh Wata, 3905 West Diablo Drive in Las Vegas from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, visit https://bit.ly/LVWTA-2017 "Mentorship is a big part of … [Read more...] about Ronna Timpa Named Women in Technology Finalist
Fundraising Gala Scheduled for Reno Autism School
A Night in Black & White supports Newton Learning Center RENO - The Newton Learning Center, Northern Nevada's only Autism school, announced its eighth annual A Night in Black & White fundraising gala scheduled for May 13. The Newton Learning Center is Nevada's only non-public, non-profit school teaching students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The center … [Read more...] about Fundraising Gala Scheduled for Reno Autism School
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter To Hold Scholarship Gala
Presentations by USC Associate Athletic Director and Associate VP of Capital Construction Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter will host its second Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. Keynote speaker, Ron Orr, senior associate athletic director at USC will deliver an update on USC athletics. John … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter To Hold Scholarship Gala