Happy Thanksgiving!

The University of Southern Nevada would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

The university’s Henderson, Nev. and South Jordan, Utah campuses will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of the holiday. USN will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.

Join USN for A Taste of the Arts!

USN is now accepting reservations for it’s Second Annual “A Taste of the Arts” event. This year’s event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the spectacular roof top Veloce Cibo at The M Resort, this year’s presenting sponsor. Featured artists are Debra Aarens (pastels), Sarah Grear (ceramic art) and Terry Ritter (acrylic and oil paintings of Las Vegas). Guests will experience the art of wine blending and enjoy delicious hors d’ ouerves. Tickets are $85 per person or $160 for two, with proceeds benefiting USN’s community outreach programs. Make your reservation today by calling 702-968-2055 or email bwood@usn.edu.

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USN to Hold Holiday Health Festival

Want the opportunity to shop and get valuable health resource information at the same time?

University of Southern Nevada will host its Holiday Health Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at The Boulevard Mall located at 3528 S. Maryland Pkwy in Las Vegas.

USN pharmacy and nursing students, along with more than 24 health-focused organizations, will provide free health screenings and information to educate the community on how to lead healthier lives. Areas will include, but not limited to, arthritis, diabetes, immunization, weight loss, nutrition, cholesterol, heartburn and respiratory illnesses, and high blood pressure, as well as information on Medicare, SHIP and other health insurance-related matters. Additionally, the Southern Nevada Health District will join the health festival to offer H1N1 information.

“Our health festivals are a great way for our pharmacy and nursing students and orthodontic residents to provide valuable services to the community, providing practical experience for them and a great opportunity for the general public to check up on their health and learn how to prevent illnesses,” said USN’s Director of University Relations Barbara Wood. “This is also a wonderful way for our students and residents to showcase the quality education and training they’re receiving at USN.”

For more information call 702-968-2055 or email bwood@usn.edu.

USN Thanks Players, Sponsors and Supporters of 10th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

The University of Southern Nevada would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who participated in and supported the university’s 1oth Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. The event, held on Monday, Nov. 16 at the ultra-exclusive Cascata Golf Club in Boulder City, was by far the institution’s most successful.

According to Barbara Wood, USN’s director of university relations and tournament organizer, 88 golfers played in the tournament, which was the golf course’s largest in 2009. The tournament, along with silent and live auctions, raffles and other fundraising activities, raised more $91,000 with net proceeds of more than $50,000 benefiting student scholarships and services.

“The weather was absolutely perfect,” said Barbara Wood. “The golfers had a great time playing the spectacular mountain course. The food was incredibly delicious and the auction, led by national auctioneer Christian Kolberg, was both entertaining and effective. KLAS-TV’s morning news anchor, Dave McCann, presented an outstanding awards program.”

USN College of Pharmacy to Host Reception at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

University of Southern Nevada College of Pharmacy alumni, faculty, Board of Trustees members, preceptors and friends are invited to attend a special reception during the 44th Annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at The Venetian Las Vegas. No registration or RSVP required, so join us!

USN Marketing Campaign Receives Recognition

The marketing communications plan prepared by University of Southern Nevada Marketing and The Ferraro Group for the launch the orthodontic clinic at the College of Dental Medicine was recognized last night at the 13th Annual Pinnacle Awards, presented by the Las Vegas chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Each year, the Pinnacle Awards recognizes the best and brightest in public relations strategies and tactics.

Jason Roth, USN’s marketing director, along with Holly Lobelson-Silvestri and Susan Dons of The Ferraro Group, accepted the award in the very competitive Marketing Communications category at a dinner event held at the Springs Preserve.

From left to right, Jason Roth, USN's marketing director, Holly Lobelson-Silvestri and Susan Dons of The Ferraro Group.

USN Sponsors March of Dimes Nurse of the Year of Southern Nevada Awards

University of Southern Nevada’s College of Nursing, in partnership with University Relations and Marketing, is a Diamond sponsor of the 2009 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards for Southern Nevada. The gala event takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The university is sponsoring this event to show its support for Southern Nevada area nurses.

Also with the March of Dimes, the university will showcase its academic programs and community outreach efforts at the March of Dimes Women’s Health Symposium II: “Pregnancy and Beyond” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Tuscany Hotel & Casino. The event is open to the public.

USN College of Dental Medicine Launches Facebook Ad Campaign

Starting this week, USN’s College of Dental Medicine will have ads running on Facebook, the world’s most used social networking site, to promote its affordable, high-quality orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults in Southern Nevada. The program will target are Facebook users in the area that meet certain demographic criteria, with ads directing people to the clinic’s website at www.usnbraces.com.

The Orthodontic Clinic also has a page on Facebook. Facebook users can access it and become a fan here. The page is updated periodically with news and information about the clinic.

“USN 101″ to be Presented

Interested in learning more about USN’s truly unique educational philosophies?

Here’s your chance. The university will present “USN 101” at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 at its Henderson, Nev. campus (2 p.m. at its South Jordan, Utah campus). Presented by Dr. Renee Coffman, dean of USN’s College of Pharmacy and co-founder of the university, the event will showcase the philosophy, principles, processes, implementation, outcomes of the USN’s Block Curriculum format of teaching.

Guests will receive a detailed overview of this pioneering teaching system, which allows students to master course content, one subject at a time, and promotes high levels of competency. Students do not receive grades; instead they must pass each block (course) with a 90 percent or higher. Essentially, all of USN’s students graduate with a 4.0 grade point average. The result are graduates exceeding national pass rates on board exams, particularly in the area of pharmacy where graduates have consistently scored among the top in the entire nation.

Learn more about how USN incorporates Experiential Learning into its academic programs and how the institution encourages lifelong learning and student support of their peers through team teaching by creating an environment in which students gain valuable communication and presentation skills to help them achieve professional success.

For more information about the presentation, contact USN Marketing at 702-968-1633 or at connections@usn.edu.

Join USN College of Dental Medicine at Aviation Nation 2009

The University of Southern Nevada College of Dental Medicine will be at Aviation Nation 2009 to promote its orthodontic services and to distribute information about USN’s academic programs to the nearly 150,000 people expected to attend. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 at Nellis AFB in Northwest Las Vegas. It’s considered one of the largest airshows in the country and celebrates the work of America’s 21st century Air Force and its acheivements in air, space and cyberspace. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the two-day event and be joined by several military air demonstration teams and some of the nation’s top civilian air performers.

Aviation Nation will also depict the history of American aviation and salute the recent accomplishments of America’s military in operations around the globe through numerous additional military and civilian ground displays. Approximately 100 aircraft covering everything from the earliest days of aviation to some of the nation’s newest military aircraft are scheduled to be on display.

The event is free. Attendees are invited to park at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and take a complimentary shuttle to the base. Directions and parking details may be found here.

See you there!