2025
Take what you need, cozy fall clothing boutique
The GSA Service committee is holding a take-what-you-need fall clothing boutique featuring hats, gloves, scarves, socks and more the week of Oct. 27 in the GSA Student Lounge inside the JCSU.
Come by Tuesday and Wednesday between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursday between 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn more on the page.
Campus Construction Notice for Silver 16 Parking
Affected Dates:
Monday, August 25, 2025 through Fall 2026
Description of Work:
To allow for construction of the new Indoor Practice Facility, the Silver 16 parking lot located between Mackay Stadium and Wolf Pack Park West will be closed.
Impact:
- The parking lot will be closed.
- Access through the area will be closed, restricted, or rerouted.
- Wolf Pack Park West will close Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 through Fall 2026 (John A. Sala Intramural Fields will remain open until summer 2026).
- Additional updates will be provided throughout the duration of the project.
Action(s) Required:
- Please follow detour signage.
- Please use caution near construction crews, equipment, and activity.
Thank you for your patience as we grow our beautiful campus.
Campus Construction Notice for Manzanita Bowl
Affected Dates:
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 through Summer 2026
Description of work:
In the Manzanita Bowl, contractors will install an accessible pathway from the main campus to Ninth Street, update walkways, lighting and landscaping.
Impact:
- The walkway on the south side of Manzanita Lake will be closed.
- The sidewalk on the west side of University Way, north of Ninth Street will be closed.
- The north and east areas of the Manzanita Bowl will be closed.
Action(s) required:
- Please exercise caution when in the vicinity of the equipment and crews.
- Please follow all posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus.
Graduate student research funding opportunity!
We are excited to announce our annual call for proposals for graduate student research on problem gambling.
Open to all graduate students at the 91·çÃùÄñ³ª and UNLV.
UNLV International Gaming Institute is collaborating with the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and the NV Department of Public and Behavioral Health to provide small research grants to graduate students in the state in order to encourage scholarship in problem gambling research.
Several awards will be issued, ranging from $3,000-$5,000. Applications are due Oct. 24, 2025.
Instructions for applications are on this .
Fraudulent research study falsely claims affiliation with 91·çÃùÄñ³ª
The 91·çÃùÄñ³ª has been made aware of an alleged research study promoted by individuals or entities calling themselves “LionHeart Family Institute,” “Healthlion Medical Solutions,” “Trinity Research” and other similar names, falsely claiming affiliation with the University. The scam involves getting people to sign up for a research study by sending an investment of thousands of dollars, which they are told will be reimbursed to them by the University after an initial six-month period. The University does not have any connection to these entities or the alleged study.
Individuals who have been contacted by any of these organizations or believe they may be a target of a similar scam are encouraged to report any potentially fraudulent activity to their local law enforcement authorities. More information about fraud prevention is available through the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) . In the U.S., .
As scams of this nature become more sophisticated and widespread, the University encourages everyone to remain vigilant and verify the legitimacy of any research request before participating or sharing personal information.
Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo 2025
Ready for an afternoon full of tastings, shopping, discovery, demos and fun for the whole family? Join us at the University’s annual Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo, where science meets everyday life.
This free, family-friendly event will feature more than 40 booths offering hands-on activities, science demos, tours, giveaways and exhibits highlighting University research that impacts communities across the state.
Don’t miss these special attractions:
- Shop for fresh local fruits, vegetables, packaged meats and plants produced by University programs.
- Enjoy wine tasting (21+).
- Treat yourself to savory pies made with University-grown vegetables and meats from Silver State Pie Company, along with refreshing shaved ice from Kona Ice.
- Play the “Where’s Wolfie?” game for a chance to win prizes.
- Enjoy 4-H youth activities, including inflatable archery.
- Explore interactive booths showcasing the College’s efforts to advance food production and security, sustain natural resources, improve health and nutrition, and support economic development and community well-being.
Live demos include:
- Tomato grafting
- Meat cutting and packaging
- Healthy cooking with samples
- Competitive logging sport skills by the University’s Nevada Loggers
- Matchstick forest modeling – showing how wildfires spread through forests
- PIT tagging – displaying how researchers track animals using tiny electronic tags
- 3D printing of human skin – showing how scientists use 3D printing and “fake” blood to study ticks and protect public health
- Monitoring underground vibrations using fiber optic cables – showing how scientists monitor earthquakes, groundwater and more in real time
You’ll also learn how the University is:
- Using drones, GPS and virtual fencing to support ranchers
- Supporting small farm resiliency and food sovereignty
- Conserving water and native pollinators
- Advancing research in plant breeding, insect science and historical ecology
- Supporting food businesses and tribal food access
Meet researchers and learn how the University is training the next generation of agriculture, nutrition, biotechnology and natural resources professionals.
Hosted by the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, with its Experiment Station, Extended Studies and Extension units, the event also includes participation from many of the University’s partners in research and community engagement.
No pets allowed.
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 2 - 6 p.m.
Venue: Located near campus at the Experiment Station, Valley Road Field Lab and Greenhouse Complex, Reno.
Parking is free, and no permit is required. Please use the main entrance at the intersection of Sadleir Way and Southworth Drive.
Read the Nevada Today story for more information.
Free Unity in Diversity event to take place on April 15 - registration now open
The 91·çÃùÄñ³ª's Graduate Student Association (GSA) will host Unity in Diversity (UiD), April 15, 2025 from 4 - 7 p.m., in the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballrooms. This event celebrates and promotes the diverse experiences, ideas, and voices within the university and the broader Reno community, while fostering connections that strengthen our shared values.
The University celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary last year, a monumental event for not only the city of Reno, but for the state of Nevada. Over the last couple hundred years, the growth of the country expanded westward, including through the Great Basin and across several Indigenous lands. The University is situated on the traditional homelands of the Numu (Northern Paiute), Wašiw (Washoe), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Nuwu (Southern Pauite) peoples. We acknowledge that Indigenous communities continue to thrive on these lands and appreciate their deep, historical connections to these areas.
"The University upholds the values of diversity and celebrates it continuously and consistently across campus through various University-led and student initiated events. At Unity in Diversity, we not only celebrate diversity on campus, but also aim to foster community relations and embody the branches of unity: inclusion, empathy, collaboration, mindfulness, equity and understanding. By embracing these values, we become aware of differences and disparities, and can build solutions to uplift underrepresented voices and promote true inclusion. Changes can be made to not only improve the lives of individuals and broader communities, but to also enrich society through conversations and the development of novel ideas, innovative research and technology, and involvement of different perspectives and histories," organizers from the GSA said.
This year's event features individuals and groups for performances representing diverse cultures and backgrounds, organizations within the University and from the greater Reno community, and several businesses that offer a variety of cuisines to share with attendees and performers. The GSA is committed to providing a safe space for all members of the University community and surrounding Reno environment to thrive, celebrate and appreciate diversity.
Please join the University in celebrating this event; all students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public are welcome to attend for FREE! Attendees will be provided a complimentary ticket for a drawing (featuring various donated items) at the event. for an extra ticket that can be used for the drawing!
Register for Spring Into Action: Community Clean-Up Volunteer Event, Hosted by the 91·çÃùÄñ³ª, April 13
The 91·çÃùÄñ³ª is proud to host a community service event in celebration of Earth Day: Spring into Action. The event will bring together 200 student volunteers to collaborate with local organizations and make a meaningful impact on the community. This event is an incredible opportunity for all students to engage in service, leadership and community-building in a truly inclusive environment.
This year’s focus will address critical local issues in Nevada, including education, environmental sustainability and social inequality. Students will collaborate with non-profits such as KTMB, Bethel AME Church, Catholic Charities, and Kiwanis, gaining hands-on experience while supporting meaningful causes.
The day will also feature group discussions on civic engagement, leadership and Nevada-specific challenges, allowing students to deepen their understanding of volunteerism and philanthropy. After completing their volunteer projects, participants are invited to a post-event social with food and games, celebrating the collective effort to make a difference.
Demystifying the University Faculty Forum and Brunch
Wednesday, March 19, 9:30–11:30, NLLC 142
Have you ever wondered what various University administrators do, how budgets are developed, the role of the Faculty Senate, or what rights you have as a faculty member at the University? Join us for a conversation and Q&A about these and other issues to learn more about how the University works.
This event is open to all academic and administrative faculty at the 91·çÃùÄñ³ª. A light brunch and coffee/tea will be served.
Speakers (beginning at 10:00 am, following brunch):
- Aaron Hill (Associate Professor of Music and Chair, Faculty Senate)
- Elliott Parker (Professor of Economics and Chair, Faculty Senate Salary, Benefits, and Budget Committee)
- Dan Cook (Associate Professor of Public Health and President, Nevada Faculty Alliance-UNR)
- Greta de Jong (Professor of History and Vice President, Nevada Faculty Alliance-UNR)
Learn more and register on the .
Campus construction notice for closures and detours at University Way and Ninth Street
Affected Dates:
Monday, June 30 – Saturday, July 12
Description of Work:
Contractors will complete improvements to roadways, sidewalks, and crosswalks at the intersection of 9th Street and University Way.
Impact:
For the duration of the notice, University Way will be closed between 8th Street and 9th Street.
From Monday June 30 to Tuesday July 1, the intersection of 9th Street and University Way will be partially closed. Access to the Gateway Parking Complex will be available via Evans Avenue only. Access to south campus entrance will be via 9th Street from Virginia Street only.
From Wednesday July 2 to Thursday July 3, the intersection of 9th Street and University Way will be partially closed. Access to the Gateway Parking Complex and the south campus entrance will be available via Evans Avenue only.
From Monday July 7 to Friday July 11, 9th Street will be closed between Virginia Street and University Way. Access to the Gateway Parking Complex and the south campus entrance will be available via Evans Avenue only.
On Saturday July 12, the intersection of 9th Street and University Way will be partially closed. Access to the south campus entrance will be closed to thru traffic.
Action(s) Required:
- Please exercise caution when in the vicinity of the equipment and crews.
- Please follow all posted signage and do not enter construction areas.
Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus.
To report a facilities emergency, call (775) 784-8020
Campus-Wide Training Exercise Notice: Flood Protection System Deployment for Multiple Buildings
Affected date:
Tuesday, March 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Description of work:
The Facilities Maintenance Services team will conduct a flood emergency response drill including assembly of rigid flood walls on campus. This will be a timed event and the flood walls will be dissembled after inspection.
Affected buildings:
- Ansari Business Building (North entrance and ADA ramp in Northeast corner)
- Effie Mona Mack
- L. Wiegand Fitness Center (Garage walkway access)
- Lawlor Events Center (Ticket window area)
- Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (Southeast entrance)
- Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture Building (North entrances)
- Palmer Engineering (East ramp)
Impact:
Erected flood walls will impede ingress and egress at designated entrances.
Action(s) required:
- Please adhere to posted signage.
- Please use caution when approaching teams assembling flood walls.
- Please use alternate entrances/exits in impacted buildings.
Thank you for your patience as we maintain our beautiful campus.
Staff Employees’ Council Classified Staff Awards - Nominations Open
The Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) coordinates four annual classified staff awards to honor and acknowledge excellence at the University. Nominations are now open through March 7.
- The Distinguished Classified Employee of the Year award recognizes outstanding classified staff with ten years of continuous service, who exemplifies the University’s standards for excellence and innovation. The award recipient will receive a $1,000 monetary award* and is recognized at the University's “Honor the Best” celebration, an annual event to recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty, staff, and students.
- The Foundation Classified Employee award is funded by the University Foundation and recognizes an exemplary classified staff member with five years of continuous service who has excelled in their position. This award will receive a $5,000 monetary award* and be recognized at “Honor the Best” celebration in May.
- The Foundation Classified Outstanding Leadership award is also funded by the Foundation and recognizes an exemplary classified staff member who has excelled in leadership and supervision of other employees at the University. This award is also recognized at the “Honor the Best” in May and will receive a $2,500 monetary award*.
- The Wolf Cub of the Year award recognizes outstanding full-time and part-time classified staff members who exemplify excellence and innovation during their first two years of employment.
*All monetary awards, including gift cards, are considered supplemental wages and are treated as taxable compensation for the employee.
All awardees will be recognized at the Silver and Blue Salute, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the JCSU Ballrooms, save the date for this employee recognition event that also honors classified staff and their years of service with the University and recent retirees.
For all awards, one or more letters of support are required, and a nomination form must be completed with specific examples of excellence. Visit the following sites for eligibility criteria and nomination forms:
- Distinguished Classified Employee of the Year
- Wolf Cub of the Year
- Foundation Classified Employee award
- Foundation Classified Outstanding Leadership award
All nominations and supporting documentation are due by Friday, March 7, 2025.
For more information about the SEC, additional awards, and events please visit the SEC website.
Pack the Pantry Food Drive presented by Nevada Athletics
Nevada Athletics is energized to announce our first annual Pack the Pantry Food Drive, taking place Feb. 10-14.
This initiative is a collaborative effort involving our staff and the community to support Pack Provisions, our on-campus food pantry. Pack Provisions addresses food insecurity within our Nevada Wolf Pack family by providing free access to essential food and hygiene items for students, staff and faculty.
Our mission is simple: come together as One Pack to make this the most successful food drive in Nevada Athletics history and show our commitment to the campus community.
We invite you to join us by donating the following critical items:
Food:
- Canned protein (e.g., meat, chicken)
- Canned soup
Hygiene Supplies:
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Body soap
- Laundry detergent
- Toothbrush & toothpasth
- Floss
Important: Please focus solely on the listed items to ensure we meet the most urgent needs.
Donations can be dropped off at Legacy Hall between Mackay Stadium and Lawlor Events Center. Bins will be outside the office.
Legacy Hall
1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557
This is the beginning of an annual tradition, and your support helps us set a strong foundation for future efforts. As always, your generosity reflects the spirit of The Wolf Pack Family, and we are deeply grateful for your contributions.
Let’s make a difference together!
Enrollment is now open for Extended Studies’ Advanced Leadership Academy. The academy is designed to develop and support senior leaders and key team members. Those responsible for setting strategy, spearheading competitive initiatives, leading change, driving innovation, coaching team members and inspiring positive culture within their organizations will learn tools and techniques to enhance their influence and successfully lead their teams.
The Academy topics are:
- Leading Self
- Leading Transformation
- Leading People Through Change
- Leading the Enterprise Through Turbulent Times
- Leading With Diversity
- Leading Communications
- Leading Individual and Teams
The next Academy is Feb. 12-May 7 on seven select dates. Instructors include Erica Olsen; Kevin Ciccotti, CPCC, PCC; Kandis Porter, MBA MSPM PMP; Amy Arias, M.A.; Horacio Leyva; and Morgan Massie, M.A., ACC.
Register by Jan. 28 for a discount. The regular registration fee is $3,595.
Pack the Van Coat Drive – Donate a Coat to Help Those in Need
The ASUN Center for Student Engagement’s Pack the Van Coat Drive is collecting gently used coats to support the Wolf Pack community this winter.
Drop off your coat at the JCSU Gateway Plaza (in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union) and help us fill a Pack Rides van with warm coats for those in need.
The van will be parked and accepting donations Jan. 29-31 and Feb. 3-7, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Together, we can keep the Pack warm this winter!
If you are in need of a coat, visit Pack Provisions to get one.