Accomplishments: Office of the President
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently gave a talk to the Sewickley Valley Historical Society entitled "Bound for the Boardwalk: Atlantic City: A Look Back." The talk presented the history of the seaside resort from its first settlement by Lennai Lenape Indians, through its 1854 incorporation and connection to Philadelphia by railroad, its glory days…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on the From the Ombuds blog about five email mistakes that can cause or intensify conflict. The post serves to highlight the out sized role that email can take in our communications, and the hidden pitfalls it can harbor.
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently gave a presentation for the 51ԹϺ Alumni Association's Rebel Recharge series entitled “Lessons Learned from COVID and the Path Ahead.”
Drawing on his research into Las Vegas and hospitality history, Schwartz offered four main lessons (and one bonus one) that Southern Nevada can learn from its…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds Office) recently wrote a post for From the Ombuds, the official blog of the ombuds office. The post sketches five tips for managing conflict that may be of interest to faculty returning to campus (and close proximity to others) after much time working remotely.
The ombuds office is available to help you seek resolutions…
Rian Satterwhite (Service Learning and Leadership) and Tamara Marino (Community Engagement) presented at the recent Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities annual conference in Philadelphia. Their presentation was titled "Grounding Service-Learning Theory and Practice in Las Vegas."
Additionally, Satterwhite presented three…
Stanley Berry (Police Services) graduated from the 275th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, this month. The academy is considered the most prestigious academy of law enforcement executives in the United States. Its rigorous curriculum attracts law enforcement leaders from around the nation with the goal of improving and…
Kyle Kaalberg (Office of the President) and Sue DiBella (Community Engagement) are the recipients of this year's Graduate College Distinguished Service Medallion. The medallion is awarded to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to the Graduate College and its students.
Nancy Rapoport (President's Office and Law School) presented "Law Firm Incentives, Default Rules and Ethics" on Sept. 21 at the Texas A&M University School of Law.