April 28, 2023

UNLV and the 82nd Legislative Session

WEEK TWELVE UPDATE

The twelfth week of the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature ended with longer Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions due to a major deadline on April 25th, which was the First House Passage where bills need to be voted out of the first house of origin to move to the second house. Rebels continued...(more)

REBELS IN ACTION

UNLV College of Education in the original Assembly Chambers of the State Capital after meeting with the Governor's Office. (Kirsten Searer, President, Public Education Foundation; Dr. Nicole Atwell, Managing Director NV Forward; Dr. Danica Hayes, Dean; Dr. Constance Brooks, Government & Community Engagement; Dr. Kenny Varner, Associate Dean; Nancy Weaver, Director of Communication; and Kelsey Claus, Assistant Director of Communication & Programming for NV Forward)

Dr. Sara Hunt (UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine), Fergus Laughridge (Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board), Valerie Haskin (Rural Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator), and Constance Brooks (UNLV), virtually met with Assemblywoman Shea Backus to discuss AB37 (Authorizes the establishment of the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Center of Nevada).

Dr. Sara Hunt (UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine), Fergus Laughridge (Regional Behavioral Health Policy Board), Valerie Haskin (Rural Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator), and Constance Brooks (UNLV), virtually met with Speaker of the Assembly Steve Yeager and Assemblywoman Natha Anderson to discuss AB37 (Authorizes the establishment of the Behavioral Health Workforce Development Center of Nevada).

Senate Floor with Dr. Danica Hayes (CoE Dean), Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop (Alumna), Dr. Kenneth Varner ((CoE Associate Dean), and Kirsten Searer (Public Education Foundation).

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Phyllice Pichon

Each biennium, UNLV places legislative interns and externs in Carson City to assist lawmakers with various duties such as tracking bills, conducting research, and meeting with constituents. The experience takes the classroom to the community, empowering...(more)

THE WEEK AHEAD

May 1 - 5, 2023

The Government and Community Engagement team will continue to engage with elected officials during week thirteen of the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature. Below, please find bills, legislative activities, and special events (subject to change) of particular...(more)

Robots are Taking Over Food Delivery at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A fleet of 10 Starship Grubhub robots has joined the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Dining Services team to help expand food deliveries on campus. Students can use their phones to order food with their dining dollars and within 15 minutes they can expect one of the robots to show up outside their door or...(more)

Eliminating Health Disparities Through Participatory Process Evaluation

With over 35 years of experience as a public health physician and educator, Manoj Sharma has provided leadership for health and nonprofit agencies locally, nationally, and around the world. Now he's focusing his research on participatory process evaluation to strengthen partnerships across the state of Nevada while...(more)

UNLV Introduces Diplomat in Residence Program

What does your dream career look like to you? Do you envision yourself traveling the world, working for a greater cause, or changing the world one step at a time? Through UNLV’s new Diplomat in Residence program, students will be connected to job, fellowship, and internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of State...(more)