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Spring 2004 | Vol. 12, No. 1
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| Alumni Association Recognizes Top Alumni, Supporter |
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Zuiker, ’91 BA Communication Studies, is the creator and executive producer of the hit television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigations and CSI: Miami. He has lectured in UNLV classes and continues to support the film department. Zuiker also received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from UNLV in May 2003. Broadbent, a pharmacist, served as a Boulder City mayor and Clark County commissioner. As director of aviation, he oversaw the expansion of McCarran International Airport. He is credited with making the newly named Robert N. Broadbent Las Vegas Monorail a reality and helped UNLV acquire the former Paradise Elementary School property.
Each year since 1977, the association has recognized outstanding alumni, as well as one non-graduate, for their professional achievements and contributions to the university. In 1996, the program was expanded to recognize individuals from each college. “The intention of these recognitions is to salute academic performance and fine leadership in a variety of professional areas, and to serve as a point of inspiration to the generations of students that will follow,” explains Jim Kirkwood, Alumni Association president. College award recipients are:
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| Faculty Receive Awards, Grants for Student-Focused Teaching |
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Acknowledgment for UNLV’s top teaching professionals often comes in the form of an expression of sudden recognition on a bewildered student’s face or a word of thanks quickly shared between classes. Since 1988, thanks to funding from the UNLV Alumni Association, some of these extraordinary performers have received recognition of another kind. Selected by a committee of alumni, three full-time faculty members are recognized at a luncheon each semester for the extra effort they invest in helping students learn. Faculty members are also invited to apply for funding of projects that extend special learning opportunities to students. “This awards program recognizes academic achievement and commitment to student learning and development,” says Barbara Cloud, former associate provost for academic affairs. She collected and forwarded the nominations and project proposals to the association committee. “These awards have special meaning because of the unique relationship between alumni and university faculty, and we are grateful to the alumni for continuing to recognize the classroom achievements of our hard-working and devoted faculty,” Cloud says. The 2003 Student Focus Award recipients are:
In addition, psychology professor Karen Kemtes received a $5,000 Student-Centered Project grant. Her student-run program “Cognition in Aging Training for Southern Nevadans” researches the types of activities that stimulate brain activity in older adults. |
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| License Plates Express Pride, Raise Funds | ||
As the driver of the late-model sedan pulled up to the light, he beeped a greeting to the younger man in the pick-up truck that has seen better days. The second driver couldn’t understand his connection to the luxury-car owner until he realized they both proudly display Rebel Pride license plates. Since its introduction in 1998, the license plate program has raised nearly $325,000 in proceeds of which benefit scholarship endowments.
As you might expect, some dedicated university leaders, such as President Carol C. Harter and Russel Kost, assistant vice president of alumni relations & development, drive cars with the customizable plates. But enthusiastic alums are getting into the spirit too. Currently, 3,000 Nevada drivers have the Hey Reb plates. “Alum” and “4 UNLV” are among the personalized messages seen around town. “This program gives UNLV alums, faculty, friends, and staff an ideal opportunity to show off their commitment to the university while adding a personal statement to their vehicles,” explains Fred C. Albrecht, vice president for university and community relations and the head of the UNLV Alumni Association. “Along with boasting about their affiliation, the plate owners help provide support for talented students, which builds a stronger institution for us all.” The standard plates cost $60 initially and $30 at renewal (in addition to regular car registration fees). A personalized UNLV plate is sold for an additional $96 initially and $50 at renewal. UNLV receives $25 of the initial fee and $20 at time of renewal. To download an application for a personalized plate, visit: http://www.dmvnv.com/platescharitable.htm
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