Auction Items Revealed For Upcoming Scholarship Gala

USN’s Gala Committee has been working hard to put together a great Scholarship Gala. This year’s event, “Mystery on the Orient Express,” will take place on Saturday, May 14 at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, located on the Strip at City Center. The event will feature live and silent auctions, with proceeds benefiting student scholarship and services for USN’s outstanding students. The Committee has offered a preview of some of the exclusive items up for auction at the grand soiree:

1. Airline Tickets to Instanbul, Turkey - Round-trip airfare for two to Instanbul, Turkey.

2. Golf the exclusive Cascata Golf Club – Entry for two to golf at the ultra-exclusive Cascata Golf Club on November 14, 2011 as part of the University’s Scholarship Golf Tournament. Includes personalized locker, gourmet food, caddy, golfer gifts and more.

3. Luxurious Emerald Ring – Perfect for the Emerald lover, this ring is set in 14 karat gold with an oval cut 1.89 karat emerald surrounded by 1.96 karat of diamond baguettes.

4. Persian Carpet – Two hand-crafted Persian carpets are up for grabs.

5. Lake Tahoe Getaway – Enjoy a seven night stay in a five bedroom, four bathroom luxury home in South Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Valley.

6. Pampering at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas – Enjoy a Mandarin Premiere Guest Room, Tian Quan Spa experience for two and dinner for two at MOzen Bistro.

For reservations for the Gala, contact Barbara Wood at bwood@usn.edu or 702-968-2055.

USN South Jordan Students Partner with Healthy South Jordan for Drug Take-Back

The USN South Jordan Drug Abuse Awareness Team (DAAT) has partnered with Healthy South Jordan and the South Jordan Police Department to participate in a second prescription drug collection event in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) nationwide drug take-back efforts. Simply drive up and drop off your medications anonymously, with no questions asked.

When: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Where: South Jordan City Hall
1600 Towne Center Blvd.
South Jordan, UT 84095

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This event is part of a national drug take-back initiative sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in partnership with local communities. The South Jordan Police Department will be on hand to collect the medication and ensure its safe transportation to the disposal facilities.

The goal of the Drug Abuse Awareness Team and its partners is to keep medications out of the wrong hands. Those vulnerable to misuse and abuse–children, teens, and adults addicted to prescription medication–often get the drugs from the home medicine cabinets of friends and family.

For information on other collection sites participating in the national drug take-back event throughout Utah, visit the DEA’s website or the Proper Medication Disposal site for Utah. If you cannot make it to an event on April 30th, visit www.medicationdisposal.utah.gov for a list of permanent prescription and over-the-counter drug collection sites in Utah near you.

USN and Law Enforcement Announce Operation Medicine Cabinet Drug Collection Event

In conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative, law enforcement from throughout Southern Nevada have joined University of Southern Nevada to present Operation Medicine Cabinet.

Unused and expired drugs may be dropped off anonymously and with no-questions-asked for safe disposal during the one-day, drive-through event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the following locations:

LVMPD Northwest Area Command – 9850 W Cheyenne Ave.
LVMPD Enterprise Area Command – 6975 W Windmill Ln.
LVMPD South Central Area Command – 4860 Las Vegas Blvd S.
LVMPD South East Area Command – 3675 E Harmon Ave.
Henderson PD – Galleria at Sunset (north parking lot) 1300 W. Sunset Road
Boulder City PD – Boulder Dam Credit Union, 530 Avenue G
Mesquite PD – 695 Mayan Cir.

Members of the USN College of Pharmacy’s Drug Abuse Awareness Team will be helping conduct the collection events at all Southern Nevada locations.

To help curb the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, Southern Nevada residents are encouraged to participate.

USN Pharmacy Students Offer Health Screenings at the State Capitol

Four USN College of Pharmacy students, along with two faculty, conducted free health screenings for legislators, lobbyists and staffers at the Nevada State Capitol building on President’s Day. An astonishing number of people took advantage of the screenings that included blood glucose screenings, which was made possible by the passage of SB72 during the last legislative session, and heart disease screenings that included blood pressure checks. Students also educated people about heartburn prevention and treatment, offering free samples of Prilosec. Pens, pencils, and other various and sundry items were also given out.

The students performed 122 screenings for heart disease and 116 blood glucose screenings throughout the day.

University recognized by the Utah Legislature for contributions to higher education

With a new name announced, and a new College of Dental Medicine opening in the fall, the Utah state legislature recognized Roseman University of Health Sciences during Tuesday’s session for its contributions to higher education in the state. Currently named University of Southern Nevada, the school will officially be renamed Roseman University of Health Sciences effective July 1.

Dr. Rosenberg (left) accepts the Official Legislative Citation from Sen. Peter Knudson on the floor of the Utah Senate.

Senator Peter Knudson of Brigham City (one of two dentists in the Utah Senate) presented Roseman University and its founders, University President Dr. Harry Rosenberg and College of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Renee Coffman, with a State Legislature Official Citation in the Senate. Rep. Merlynn Newbold of South Jordan announced it to the House of Representatives.

The Citation, which was read on the floor of the Senate and signed by Senate President Michael Waddoups and Speaker of the House Rebecca Lockhart, says, “The state of Utah has long been a leader in promoting innovation in education while encouraging Utah students to pursue higher education. In 2006 Dr. Harry Rosenberg established the University of Southern Nevada’s first campus outside the state of Nevada in the city of South Jordan, opening a college of Pharmacy and a College of Nursing. The first graduating class from the South Jordan campus of the College of Pharmacy enjoyed a 100 percent success rate in passing the National Pharmacy Licensing Exam, an outstanding achievement for both the students and the University.”

Governor Gary Herbert met with representatives from Roseman University (USN), South Jordan City, Economic Development Corporation of Utah, and Utah legislators after the Citation was presented in the Senate and House.

It also recognized Roseman University as the fifth largest College of Pharmacy in the U.S. by enrollment, with over 900 total pharmacy students (250 at the Utah campus). The South Jordan campus has 39 additional students in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN), and will enroll approximately 60 students in Utah’s first and only Doctor of Dental Medicine program (DMD) in the fall.

The Citation highlighted Roseman University’s accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, a non-profit organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional effectiveness of higher education institutions in the Northwest region that includes Utah.

In addition to bringing higher education opportunities to the state of Utah, Roseman University’s construction of a new building for the College of Dental Medicine in South Jordan’s RiverPark Corporate Center will expand the campus to over 240,000 square feet, and together with equipment and finished improvements will result in an investment of over $40 million in the Utah economy.

According to the Citation, “The Utah legislature hereby recognizes…the Roseman University of Health Sciences on their success in establishing solid educational programs that help provide the state of Utah with medical and dental professionals. We commend you for your commitment to higher education in the fields of dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing, and wish you continued success in the years to come.”

Pharmacy students, College of Pharmacy Campus Dean Dr. Larry Fannin (front row, third from left), College of Dental Medicine Dean Dr. Richard Buchanan (front row, center), College of Nursing Campus Dean Dr. Marlene Luna (front row, third from right), South Jordan City Council Member Leona Winger (front row, far right), Dr. Bruce Woolley (Roseman/USN Board Member, back row, second from right), George White (Roseman/USN President's Advisory Council, back row, far right) observe the proceedings from the Senate gallery.

The event was coordinated by South Jordan City representatives, including Council Member Leona Winger (who is a member of the Roseman University Board of Trustees), and Mayor Kent Money. Several South Jordan City Council Members, including Council Member Brian Butters and Council Member Aleta Taylor, attended the signing as well, and city officials came to speak on the importance and economic impact of the University in the state and local area.

Several Roseman University administrators and students joined Dr. Rosenberg and Dr. Coffman, including Dr. Larry Fannin, Campus Dean for the South Jordan College of Pharmacy; Dr. Marlene Luna, Campus Dean for the College of Nursing; Dr. Richard Buchanan, Dean of the College of Dental Medicine; and eight pharmacy students.

Audio and video recordings of the presentations are available online (you must have RealPlayer installed to view video or listen to audio):

Senate
Select the Time Certain – Knudson – Roseman University of Health Science recordings

House
Select the Personal Privilege recordings

All Aboard for a “Mystery on the Orient Express”

The date, venue and theme have been chosen for the 9th Annual USN Scholarship Gala. “Mystery on the Orient Express” will take place on Saturday, May 14 at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, located on the Strip at City Center. Early reservations for this exclusive soiree are now being accepted. Corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities are also available. For information, please contact Barbara Wood at (702) 968-2055 or bwood@usn.edu.

Proceeds from the annual USN Scholarship Gala benefit student scholarships for outstanding pharmacy, nursing, MBA and dental students at USN.

 

USN’s Chefs, Wine & Spirits Too! an Epicurean Experience

Join USN for its 3rd Annual Chefs, Wine & Spirits Too! Brunch. The epicurean affair takes place from 12:30 to 3:30 pm on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011 at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental at City Center. The event begins with a Champagne reception serving hors d’oeuvres and mimosas, followed by a multi-course brunch paired with fine wines.

8 News Now’s Denise Valdez will serve as MC for the event presented by USN and Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. Sunrise Medical Center is the Awards Sponsor. Wine sponsors are Wirtz Beverage Nevada and Pahrump Valley Vineyards.

Only 100 seats are available for this exclusive event. Proceeds benefit USN community outreach programs, including the university’s many health-related events that offer the public important health screenings and information. For ticket prices and reservations, please contact Barbara Wood at 968-2055 or bwood@usn.edu. RESERVE YOUR SEAT BEFORE JAN. 19.

College of Nursing will hold Open House at Utah campus

USN South Jordan College of Nursing will hold an open house on Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Utah campus—10920 South Riverfront Parkway in South Jordan.

The event will include Information sessions with answers about the admission and enrollment process, campus tours, refreshments, advising sessions and information about financial aid. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about getting a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) and starting a career in the growing, high demand field of nursing.

Participants are encouraged to register in advance at the College of Nursing website. If you have questions or would like more information, call 801-878-1063 or e-mail bsnadmissions@usn.edu.

Join USN’s Ortho Clinic at Bite of Las Vegas

For a second year, the USN Orthodontic Clinic will participate in Mix 94.1′s Bite of Las Vegas, the region’s largest food and music festival at Desert Breeze Park at Spring Mountain Road and Durango Drive. The gates open at 10 a.m. and admission is $9 with children 5 and younger free. Receive $1 off admission by donating a canned food item at the door. The donations will go to the City Mission of Las Vegas.

The event, in its 14th year, will feature dozens of food vendors offering for sale a variety of delicious flavors. Musical acts will include Switchfoot, Plain White T’s, Sara Bareillis, Ryan Star and Christina Perri, among others. Miranda Cosgrove of Nickelodeon’s “iCarly” will open the festival, and will have a special autograph session in the morning.

Stop by USN Ortho booth and enter to win iTunes, Best Buy and Target gift cards!

USN Honored as a Best Place to Work

On Friday, USN joined dozens of finalists for the the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association’s annual “Best Places to Work” luncheon at the Gold Coast Casino. The event recognized Las Vegas area employers for innovative human resource practices and programs. One of three employers honored in the mid-size organizations category, USN was selected for its transparent structure, generous benefits, employee involvement.

Congratulations to everyone at USN for making the institution a great place to work.