Spring 2018
 
A Message from
Dean Kate Korgan
Hello and welcome to the inaugural issue of the Graduate College newsletter!

We’ve created this newsletter, which will be distributed once a semester, to keep you informed about what the graduate community at UNLV is working on, the latest at the Graduate College, our upcoming events, and more.
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Graduate College Medallion Winners Spring 2018
Graduate College Medallion Program
At the Feb. 2 Inspiration, Innovation, Impact reception, several students were honored with Graduate College Medallions.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Students Icon 5,000+
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
155+
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
1,000+
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dean's Leadership Council
The Graduate College’s new Dean’s Leadership Council, which met for the first time in April, assists the dean by serving as Graduate College ambassadors in the community and promoting the College and the importance of graduate education. Council members consult on Graduate College initiatives, collaborate to achieve Top Tier goals, and assist with fundraising efforts to increase community support and awareness. Thank you to the Dean's Leadership Council members:
Dr. Lisa Danielson M.S. ’98 Janis Riceberg M.Ed. '89
Dr. Jeremy Houska Ph.D. '10 Ginny Selwood
Dr. Linda Jarosz Dr. Susan Steaffens Ed.D. '01
Luiz Marzullo M.S. '05 Suzy Stern
Heather Palmer '88 M.Ed. '92 Randi Vazquez '86 M.S. '89
Dr. Carolyn Reedom M.Ed. '74 Ph.D. '85 Dr. Lonnie Wright '78 M.Ed. '84 Ph.D. '15
FEATURED FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp
The next Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp -- a biannual, weeklong program that assists students working on major writing pieces, including theses, dissertations, and publications -- will take place Aug. 13-17. If you’re interested in supporting this program, please contact Director of Development Liz Kahane at (702) 895-3429 or liz.kahane@unlv.edu.
EVENTS
Graduate Showcase
10/12/18
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Rebel Grad Slam Finals
11/2/18
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GRADUATE COMMUNITY
IN THE NEWS
Jung-ho Suh
Global Player: Jung-ho Suh
Now executive of an international hotel chain, this double-degreed alumnus learned about various cultures through UNLV.
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Trees
What Allergens Lurk in Your Neighborhood?
Tips for avoiding the spores that make you sneeze and snore from UNLV’s Pollen Monitoring Program.
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Allison Slaughter
Fielding New Experiences
UNLV practicum helps social work students find the right fit and connect to future jobs.
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Beth Wi
From Fruit Flies to Robots: Research Sheds Light on Our Future
Grad students present their best work at annual Inspiration, Innovation, Impact showcase on Feb. 2.
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SUPPORT GRADUATE STUDENTS
Elizabeth Kahane
Your contribution provides invaluable resources to support graduate students, expand their educational and professional opportunities, and change both their career paths and their lives. To support graduate students, visit our giving page. Or, for more information on how you can support graduate education at UNLV, contact:

Liz Kahane, Director of Development
702-895-3429 | liz.kahane@unlv.edu
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