Monthly news & updates
Date: January 30, 2024 | Issue: January
A New Semester with Many Options for Students
The Spring 2024 Semester at Western Nevada College is under way!
If students weren't registered when classes began on Jan. 22, there still are options to become a student this semester. 
Students who still choose to add full-term classes must submit a late registration form with instructor approval to Admissions and Records.
WNC also offers open entry, and late-start and short-term classes. Open entry classes allow students to register for a class through the ninth week of the semester and work at their own pace to complete the class. Students can choose from psychology, biology, mathematics, English and political science open entry courses, and more.
Late-start classes begin in March and end on May 18. Short-term classes are offered throughout the semester. Students can view a list of full-term, late-start, short-term and open entry classes at wnc.edu/class-schedule/.
Many activities are planned for the semester by Student Life and student government — the Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN) — this semester. Some of the highlights are Welcome Back Week (Feb. 5-8), PALentine’s Day (Feb. 14), ASWN Elections (March 11-13), Earth Day (April 22) and DeStress Fest (May 13-16).
For more information about becoming a student at WNC, phone 775-445-3277.
Here's Your Look Ahead!
Student Life/ASWN Welcome Back Week Feb. 5-8
Financial Aid Office Hours at Carson City Library Feb. 7
PALentine's Day Feb. 14
Presidents' Day (campus closed) Feb. 19
Nursing Job Fair Feb. 20
Late-start classes begin Throughout March
ASWN Elections March 11-13
Foundation Scholarship Event March 12
St. Patrick's Day March 14 and 17
Spring Break March 18-22
Student Leadership Summit April 12
GET INVOLVED
Students Encouraged to Apply
for Foundation Scholarships
Students can ease their financial burden as they pursue their academic degrees and workforce certifications by applying for WNC Foundation Scholarships for 2024-25. Apply at wnc.edu/scholarships.
Let ROADS Help You Retrain for a
High-Demand Career. Apply Now!
Helping retrain Nevadans to become key contributors to the state’s economy, ROADS supports qualified participants with the costs of training in high-demand career areas (i.e., Automotive Mechanics, Machine Tool Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Construction, Computer Information Technology, CDL and Welding). The program includes career preparation activities and can cover costs related to tuition, certifications, training related supplies, and more. Individuals interested in additional mentorship and support with career preparation, professional
development, and employment are encouraged to apply at www.wnc.edu/roads.
Wildcat Life Presents Many Activities, Daily Lunches at Welcome Back Week
Free events, activities and giveaways are planned for the campus during Wildcat Life's Welcome Back Week on Feb. 5-8 in the Dini Student Center. Card games, LEGOs, puzzles, Ping Pong lanterns, Suncatchers and basket weaving are some of the fun activities planned.
Reno Artist Recognizes Mayan Ancestry in Roots Exhibit in Bristlecone Gallery
Reno artist Ruby Barrientos honors her Mayan ancestry through the Raices (Roots) Art Exhibit at Western Nevada College. Barrientos’ flashy exhibit includes mixed media, sculptures, drawings and prodigious paintings and is presented by Capital City Arts Initiative through April 12 in the Bristlecone Gallery on the Carson City campus.
Enliven Your Winter, Spring with RVing, Screenwriting, Self-Defense Classes
Although some new classes have already started in 2024, Continuing Education's upcoming list of self-improvement and self-interest courses includes Screenwriting 101, Women’s Self-Defense, LinkedIn 101, RVing and more. Find the class for you and register at wnc.edu/continuing-education.
Many Reasons for Students to Attend Leadership Summit in the Spring
Western Nevada College students are encouraged to attend the 2024 Student Leadership Summit on Friday, April 12. The summit will be a great opportunity for students to participate in a student panel discussion, learn leadership skills from breakout presentations and notable speakers, win raffle prizes and receive free swag. Lunch will also be provided.
Financial Aid Office Continues Carson City Library Office Hours on Feb. 7
WNC’s Financial Aid Office is continuing to bring its services to the community with its three-month pilot program at Carson City Library. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a WNC representative will be available at the library to answer questions for potential college attendees about financial aid terms and resources; provide detailed information on federal, state and institutional aid programs; and assist with completing FAFSA and related scholarship processes.
GOOD NEWS
WNC Awards Scholarships, Laptops
to First-Generation Students
Financial Assistance at WNC awarded scholarships and new laptop computers to up to 80 first-generation students prior to the start of the Spring 2024 Semester.
This exciting opportunity for first-generation students was created through a Nevada First Gen Network Microgrant and is a collaboration between Financial Assistance and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) First-Gen Network.
Scholarship in Memory of Carson Tahoe Hospital Nurse to Help Many Students
Providing compassionate care as a registered nurse for more than half of her life, Margaret Hoffman made a difference in many people’s lives. In her passing, Margaret’s husband, William, has arranged for a way that his late wife can still impact people. William has created a memorial nursing scholarship at Western Nevada College to honor Margaret.
487 Students Recognized on Fall Semester Dean's List
Nearly 500 Western Nevada College students have earned exemplary academic honors by being named to the Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The 487 students making the grade for inclusion on the Dean’s List exceeds the 461 students on the Fall 2022 Dean’s List and the 419 students on the Fall 2021 Dean’s List.
WNC Professor Selected as Vice
Chair for NSHE Board of Regents
Western Nevada College Mathematics Professor Jeffrey Downs, who doubles as a regent for the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), has been selected as vice chair for the elected executive agency for the state government. Downs and Chair Amy J. Carvalho will serve in these roles through June 30.
WNC Grad Krysta Palmer to Compete in World Aquatics Championships in Qatar
Western Nevada College graduate Krysta Palmer is gearing up to qualify for her second straight Olympic Games. Palmer, who won a bronze medal in 3-meter springboard diving in her first Olympic Games in 2020, will compete in the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in February in Doha, Qatar. The Olympic Trials are in June and qualifiers will compete in the Summer Games scheduled for July 26 through Aug. 11 in Paris.
FACULTY PROFILE
Professor Profiles: Greg Sly Embraces Joy of Teaching during 'Retirement'
Following a distinguished 30-year criminal justice career, Gregory Sly came to Western Nevada College to manage grants nearly a decade ago. But it didn’t take long for Sly to realize that his real calling was in the classroom.
STUDENT NEWS
Telemundo Interviews Exceptional Latino Leadership Academy Student
Lluvia Bonilla says it’s no secret why she excels in her classes at WNC: “Do your homework and show up for class every day." Those unwavering study habits helped her make WNC's Fall 2023 Dean’s List. The Latino Leadership Academy student was interviewed by Telemundo earlier this month because of her academic achievements.
Joe Dini, Beck Libraries Announce Hours of Operation for Spring Semester
Joe Dini Library on the Carson City campus is open six days a week and Beck Library on the Fallon campus is open five days per week for spring semester, providing students with the flexibility to visit the modern resource facilities when needed and succeed in their classes over the next four months.
Deadline for Students to Apply for Spring Graduation Ceremony is March 1
For students eligible to receive a degree or certificate in Spring 2024, they must fill out a grad application for Admissions and Records by March 1. The fee is $25. Apply online at wnc.edu/admissions/graduation.
CAMPUS NEWS
WNC Welcomes New Fallon
Campus Director Lisa Gallo Swan
During her educational career, Lisa Gallo Swan has been an innovator, adviser, coach, teacher, director, learner and more. She says those experiences and skills will come in handy as WNC’s new Fallon campus director. Gallo Swan previously served as an academic adviser and assistant athletic director at Oasis Academy in Fallon.
NSHE Institutions, State Mourn Passing of Former Regent Dr. Jason Geddes
The Nevada System of Higher Education deeply mourns the loss of a distinguished former member of the Nevada Board of Regents and the Nevada Assembly, Dr. Jason Geddes. Dr. Geddes leaves behind an enduring impact that will forever be woven into the fabric of our state's academic institutions.
Campus Victim Advocate to Provide Support, Services for Survivors
Crisis Support Services is providing Western Nevada College students, faculty and staff with access to support from a campus victim advocate this semester. Shaun Mabanta will provide free support and services to survivors of power-based violence to help them process in a confidential setting and connect them with community resources. For assistance, phone 775-771-8724 or email campusadvocate@cssnv.org. If you are in an immediate crisis, call or text 988.
Jack C. Davis Observatory Open to the Community on Saturday Nights
Spend your Saturday nights learning about the universe and utilize a variety of telescopes to view the phenomenal stars from Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory. Saturday night Star Parties are from dusk to 11 p.m. at the facility, located at 2269 Vanpatten Ave.
How to Know When WNC Closes
An announcement about WNC closing or a delayed opening will be provided on the home page, social media and digital media, as well as email messaging to students, faculty and staff.
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