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Kids at UNR Engineering Camp get to Express their Inner Mad Scientist!

By Jennifer Burton

Guest Post by Amanda Gallop – 7th Grade
When people hear the word,”Engineering”, they might immediately think of complicated equations and long math problems, but they haven’t actually had an inside look.  The UNR Summer Engineering Camp was the perfect sneak peek for kids, into the career that is engineering.
I discovered that a great way to [...]

Reno Minute: They’ve Done it Again! UNR Student Marketing Team Headed to National Ad Competition

By Jennifer Burton

Members of the UNR Marketing Communications team are pumped about their upcoming trip to the national student advertising competition in Orlando.  A few weeks ago they pitched a creative ad for State Farm Insurance and brought home the  regional Student Advertising trophy from San Jose.  It’s something to be proud of because they compete head-to-head [...]

Foreign Journalists Visit Northern Nevada to Discuss Media and Democracy

By Jennifer Burton

Thirteen  journalists from the Middle East and North Africa are spending a week in Northern Nevada, getting to know their American counterparts and learning about how media works in a democracy, thanks to the prestigious Edward R. Murrow program which is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and hosted at the University of  Nevada, Reno.
The [...]

Friday Roundup and Today’s Media Tip

By Jennifer Burton

It’s been a busy week in Northern Nevada.  The Nevada Humane Society wrote me with some “Breaking Mews.”  They are hosting a kitten shower Saturday, June 13th from 1pm to 5pm.   The shower “wish list” includes:  Kitten Chow, hand sanitizer, paper towels and cat toys, just to name a few items.   More information at www.nevadahumane [...]