PROTECTION AND SAFETY AT UNLV
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By Tearra Camacho , Hixson-Lied Success Scholar
Campus safety has recently been a top priority for UNLV and CSUN has gone above and beyond to ensure that students have all the right tools by granting approximately $37,000 to the Girls on Guard program. Girls on Guard is a five-hour class that teaches self-defense taught by Sgt. Denise Lutey along with other co-workers. Future sessions will be held on March 14, March 31, and April 30 from 1:30 to 6:30 pm.
Before Girls on Guard, there was another program called Rape Aggression Defense, also known as RAD, which was 12 hours long. Due to this long commitment, there were very few students that took advantage of the program. Because of this, Sgt. Lutey and her partner, Officer Wells, started a five-hour class now called Girls on Guard, that has increased the amount of student participation. At first, the classes were just a safety talk, and Sgt. Lutey says “But then students wanted something physical”, which pushed her to do research on the Girls on Guard classes. Now, she hopes that Girls on Guard will become a Physical Education (PEX) class starting Spring 2019. The classes will help women on campus to feel more safe and be able to protect themselves if needed.
If students can’t make it to one of the sessions,there is no need to worry.
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Sgt. Lutey recommends to at least try other self-defense classes that better fit your schedule. However, if classes are too much or too time-consuming, Sgt. Lutey also recommends reading books about safety and self-defense. The three books that she mentions are
The Gift of Fear
by Gavin de Becker,
The New Super Power for Women
by Steve Kardian and A. Clara Pistek, and
Fight Like a Girl and Win
by Lori Hartman Gervasi. By reading these books, Sgt. Lutey says she has learned about “survivor signals and intuition- everyone has it [however] we have been conditioned in our early childhood to ignore these signals.”
It is important for every victim to know that they are not being judged. Sgt. Lutey emphasizes that things have changed. Now, UNLV Police have been through training in order to make sure their officers can respond to crimes efficiently. The victim has the power to press charges or to not press charges and can report anonymously if they wish. It is important for every victim and future victims to understand that it is not their fault.
If a student is feeling unsafe, UNLV Police has created the UNLV Rebel Safe App that can be quickly downloaded to one’s phone. By the click of a button, a student can call the police, report a tip, or use their escort services. In addition, students can utilize the UNLV CARE line that is available 24/7 to help victims, survivors, and secondary victims of sexual assault, domestic, and relationship violence and stalking. The UNLV CARE number line is 702-895-0602.
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HOW TO SURVIVE COLLEGE
By Andrea Santillan, Hixson-Lied Success Scholar
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“Keep moving forward.” As I hopped out of my car, this quote, from the beloved Disney-Pixar movie “Meet the Robinsons,” is what enabled me to venture out into what was now the next chapter of my life: college. As soon as I took my first step onto campus, I quickly realized the inevitable was here. I was on my own. We are all on our own. However, we are not alone. That is a very important distinction that we should keep in mind because even though we have to start “adulting” and figure out what it is we want do with our lives, we don’t have to do it by ourselves. There are a plethora of resources on campus and many fun activities available that can help ease some of the stress of being a college student.
Being a college student is difficult, and not having a daily routine can make it even more difficult. Before starting college, I never set a specific time to work out, and I always put my homework off until I felt like doing it. I have now realized that it is extremely important to commit to a specific time for everything I have to do. Otherwise, I tend to end up no doing certain things. One very valuable resource that can help you with planning out your life is the Academic Success Coaching offered through the Academic Success Center. This resource has armed me with lots of great tips that have improved my organization and time management skills. For example, an academic success coach can go through your schedule with you and figure out how to best fit everything you have going on into your life.
Another great way to stay on top of managing your time is investing in a planner, and then keeping up with it. We tend to use our planners at the beginning of the year when we are still excited and then forget about them a few weeks later. However, this is a very bad habit. As not only are you more prone to forgetting about assignments or appointments you have planned, you could also end up wasting a lot of your time and not even realize it. For example, it’s easy to spend three hours watching Netflix if you do not plan out what you have to do each day. This could have detrimental results, as you could end up not having enough time for important activities, such as studying. Also, if you really want to keep your life organized, you could even keep one planner for your schoolwork and a separate planner for the other activities in your life.
One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to get involved on campus. My first semester at college, I was quite surprised at how lonely I felt. I was not a part of many things outside of my classes, so my main purpose on campus was usually just to go to class. This is not a fun way to live life as a college student, so it is very important that students find ways to be involved on campus. This could be by joining a fun club, getting a job on campus, or anything that involves meeting other people and doing something you enjoy.
We also need to take a break and let go every once in a while. My personal strategy for this is to take some time out of my day to watch a show on Netflix. While this is a good and effective strategy, there are a plethora of other things you could be doing that could even be more rewarding. Don’t feel afraid to “treat yo self.” You could do that while watching Parks and Recreation, which is where that reference is from, or you could go out to Target and buy yourself something nice. If you do not feel like spending money, you could also go onto Pinterest and recreate a delicious recipe or make a craft. Invite a friend as well to join you on whatever adventure you decide to embark on, as friends make many things more fun.
At the end of the day, what works for one person may not work for all. While you may find these tips helpful, what is truly important is that you find what works best for you. So long as you keep moving forward, and do not give up, you will find yourself going in the right direction.
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH OR SUPERHERO?
MEET HANNAH HARTMAN
By Mariela Cuik, Hixson-Lied Success Scholar
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Meet Hannah Hartman, a student, a friend you can lean on, and an academic success coach! As of now, it’s Hannah’s second year as an academic success coach and in addition to that, she is also in progress of getting her Master of Social Work. As amazing as both those things sound, she’s just like any one of us. The only difference is she currently helps undergraduates invest in themselves. She provides time management tips, study skills, and gives amazing advice to those who need a helping hand. Hannah uses organizational agendas not only to help with managing time but also to help students avoid stress when studying. Along with providing support for her students, Hannah gives amazing tips and life hacks.
When discussing her favorite part about being an academic success coach, Hannah says, “I really enjoy helping college students prepare for life as well as helping them improve in school.” To Hannah, helping students invest in themselves means the world to her. Hannah’s biggest piece of advice for undergraduate students is to “find what you enjoy, use college as an opportunity.”
With that piece of advice, she always encourages students to invest time in themselves and to take advantage of their opportunities. Specifically, she encourages students to use the Academic Success Center’s resources. The center provides academic success coaching, tutoring, workshops on time management and goal setting, and fosters motivation for students. Keep in mind this is all free of cost!
Personally, Hannah has helped me immensely. She has helped me narrow down my goals and gave me the best advice. Since meeting with her, I have learned to take one step at a time and invest time in myself.
The following dates are workshops the ASC offers:
Success Series
When? Monday @ 2:30pm & Wednesday @ 10:15am
Where? The Coaching Spot SSC-A 254
ASC Coaching
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Where? Student Services Complex- Building A
If you wish to get in touch with ASC coaching to make an appointment, call the following number: 702-895-0975
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HOSPITALITY HALL
By Joshua Deleon, Hixson-Lied Success Scholar
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Thousands of students flood the halls of UNLV’s newly built Hospitality Hall during its official and unofficial grand openings. Students from all over campus had the same idea to explore this new building and see what the new Hospitality Hall had to offer, especially since its announcement in 2016. The Hospitality Hall, est. 2018, is the new home for the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, where it boasts top-of- the-line equipment and resources for the growing number of students majoring in hospitality.
Hospitality Hall officially opened its doors January 25, 2018. Prior to the construction of the Hospitality Hall, the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality shared building space with the Lee Business School under the Frank Estella Beam Hall (BEH). Although the Frank Estella Beam Hall provided the hospitality college with the necessary space for learning such as a kitchen and classroom space, the new Hospitality Hall is furnished with hotel-like amenities, spacious classrooms, designated meeting areas, and a hospitality environment similar to that of a resort to provide students with a fully immersive learning experience.
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Hospitality Hall is capable of housing many different classes, however the majority of the classes held in the new building will be hospitality related major classes such as the food and beverage classes, hospitality accounting, and hospitality technology classes. The Hospitality Hall provides hospitality students with the necessary resources, opportunities, and space needed to succeed in the competitive world of hospitality. The Hospitality Hall has many features such as its state-of- the-art Executive Kitchen, events and meeting rooms, student “collision” areas, as well as a terrace area and student run café. Each area is designated with a donor name in order to bring honor to the 15 major donors who helped make this building possible. Names such as the Red Rock Resorts Inc. Executive Boardroom and Terrace, Marriott Executive Kitchen, and Las Vegas Sands Auditorium give the Hospitality Hall an authentic and elegant aesthetic that will expose students to the major leaders in hospitality.
The Hospitality Hall is an exciting new feature for many hospitality students because it provides them with a space to call their own. When asked about how she feels about the new hospitality building, Chi Tran, a sophomore hospitality student at UNLV, says she feels that “a place that’s only for hospitality makes me feel like I’m part of something special.” The new building will give students a realistic experience of how their hospitality careers will look in the future and will prepare them for the competitive field after graduation.
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THE NEW ERA
By Jensen Radley, Hixson-Lied Success Scholar
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Head coach Tony Sanchez says it best, “It’s not just about doing it, it’s about doing it right.” Since his start with UNLV football in 2014, Coach Sanchez has continued to improve the Rebels’ path towards success with each new season—his most recent endeavor being the Fertitta Football Complex.
Completely donor funded, this state-of-the-art, two-story complex will be the main headquarters for the Rebel football team at UNLV. Being centrally located, just north of Rebel Park, will allow athletes easy access to the academic center, players’ lounge, and kitchen. This brand-new complex will finally give UNLV the edge it’s been desperately searching for a long time. For years, our athletic programs have been behind the curve when it comes to athletes’ nutrition, academics, and overall wellness. While taking care of UNLV’s current athletes, this complex will also allow UNLV to recruit at a higher level.
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This higher level of recruiting gives UNLV a chance to compete with top universities by catching the attention of elite athletes around the nation. “This building shows that we truly care about our athletes. It shows that we are committed to their future and invested in being a Rebel,” says Sanchez.
With the expected opening date in March of 2019, the excitement surrounding this building is already here and won’t be leaving anytime soon.
“If you walk into Thomas & Mack or through Mendenhall Center, they reek of greatness…of wanting to be great. We don’t have anything like that for football. This complex gives us a new energy, a synergy between our team and the university. It’s time to recognize that football is important.” –Sanchez
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Ms. Christina M. Hixson graduated from high school in Clarinda, Iowa and moved to Omaha, Nebraska to attend business school. She later went to work for Mr. Ernst F. Lied , a car dealership owner in Omaha and in 1960 she joined Mr. Lied in Las Vegas, Nevada as his assistant. After Mr. Lied’s death in 1980, Ms. Hixson became the sole trustee of the Lied Foundation Trust and turned the Lied Foundation Trust into one of the largest foundations in the state of Nevada at that time. Ms. Hixson has a special understanding of young people who, like her, came from a challenging family background and are willing to work hard.
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Mr. Ernst F. Lied was born in Columbus, Ohio and attended the University of Kansas for two years, where he played on the golf team. He ultimately graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1927. Mr. Lied became a Buick dealer in Omaha, Nebraska and later his dealership was ranked third in the country for the number of cars sold. Mr. Lied established his charitable foundation in 1972, and upon his death in 1980 at age 74 nearly his entire estate funded the Lied Foundation Trust. Lied Foundation Trust has enhanced the capabilities of many schools and enriched the quality of many lives!
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*All photos used are original, can be found on unlv.edu, UNLV social media or have references indicated
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