political science
Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe picked as WNC's Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 8:04pmCARSON CITY — Western Nevada College is delighted to announce that J. Kyle Dalpe, Ph.D., will join the college as Vice President of Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness on July 1, 2019.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, April 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 7:47pmOnward and upward Carson City as we head into the first day of the work week, Monday, April 8, 2019. There's quite a lineup of activities, especially if you're an artist, a lover of art forms or both. Expect partly sunny skies and warm temperatures with a high near 70. There may be a shower later Monday night into Tuesday. Stay tuned.
High profile progressive activist to be Carson City Democratic luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 10:53pmAnnette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. A Political Science graduate of UNLV, Magnus has become a familiar face throughout the state as an outspoken advocate for progressive causes.
She has also served as Co-Chair of the Nevada Women's Lobby, a board member of Emerge Nevada, and Public Affairs Manager at Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada.
This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 8th, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway.
Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:41amCHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.
Senator Square: Carson High senior fulfills graduation requirement through call to action
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 7:45amThough it would take some seriously intense research to prove the following, it is believed by many the Carson City community is the most supportive group of people in the country. Hyperbole, maybe, but Carson High School senior Nik Hylan, in fulfilling his graduation requirement, is asking the community to give a gift of blood and receive a free gift this holiday season.
Next 'Ideas on Tap' Wednesday to focus on voting, elections
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 10/01/2018 - 11:52amThe next "Ideas On Tap" in downtown Carson City is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Battle Born Social Lounge, 318 N. Carson Street.
Carson City firm grows with the times, Emilee N. Sutton Joins Allison MacKenzie law firm as Associate Attorney
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 12:37pmAllison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to welcome their newest associate attorney, Emilee N. Sutton. Emilee joined the firm on August 27, 2018 and will focus her practice on Administrative Law, Business Law, Probate, and Litigation. She is a former law clerk for the Honorable Lynne K. Simons at the Second Judicial District Court in Reno, and extern to the Honorable Howard D. McKibben, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada.
WNC offers short-term classes throughout fall semester
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 12:22pmCARSON CITY — Even though the fall semester has already started at Western Nevada College, there are a variety of classes for individuals to enroll in over the next few months.
Meet Your Candidates: Carson City Justice of the Peace, Department 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 12:29pmGeneral Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Early voting will be open at the Carson City Courthouse Oct. 20 through Nov. 2.
Nevada Congressman Amodei welcomes new legislative director
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 1:03pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada Second District Congressman Mark Amodei announced Wednesday the hiring of Molly Lowe as his new Legislative Director.
Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development announces internal staff promotions
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 2:14pmThree staff members from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development have been promoted, Executive Director Paul Anderson announced Wednesday. The staffers are Matthew Moore, Melanie Sheldon and Mariah Heriman.
Sierra Nevada Forum to host March 13 discussion on Electoral College, national popular vote
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 3:49pmThe next Sierra Nevada Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. inside the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall at 511 West King Street, will feature a discussion about the Electoral College and the national popular vote.
Governor Sandoval appoints Nevada's chief economist to Director of Taxation position
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 10:00amCARSON CITY — Governor Brian Sandoval announced Thursday the appointment of William Anderson as Director of the Department of Taxation, effective Feb. 12. Anderson will replace outgoing Director Deonne Contine who resigned earlier this month.
Senator Square: Competition within classes at Carson High connects students to future careers
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/01/2017 - 6:09amThe Carson High School HOSA, Future Health Professionals had a Health Career Display Competition with 34 teams from 3 Health Science II classes. Each was judged on the display board’s information, artistic value and originality as well as a 5 minute oral presentation.
Nevada governor names athletic, tourism commission appointments
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 10:45amGov. Brian Sandoval on Friday announced the appointment of Sandra Douglass Morgan to the Nevada Athletic Commission and also named Brian Krolicki and Bob Cashell to the Nevada Commission on Tourism.
Ann Wilkinson, Former Chief of Staff to Governor Sandoval, Named NCJFCJ Director of Human Resources
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 4:00pm(Reno, Nev.) – Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s former deputy chief of staff, Ann Wilkinson, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of human resources.
Most recently, Wilkinson served Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s administration as an agency executive and as a senior advisor. In her role as deputy chief of staff, Wilkinson’s work focused on healthcare policy and serving as the Governor’s liaison on health and human service initiatives.
Woman who walked 7,000 miles to get ERA ratified in Nevada, other states in Carson City Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 9:09amHelene de Bossier Swanson, who completed a 7,000 mile spiritual pilgrimage on foot traveling across all 15 states that have not yet ratified the Equal Right Amendment will be staffing the table Wednesday during the International Women's Day, Empowering Women event.
Will Wagner Joins Allison MacKenzie Law Firm
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 10:07amFernley native, Will Wagner accepted an associate position with Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, effective September 12, 2016. Committed to providing exceptional service to clients and particularly interested in civil law, Will Wagner will focus his practice in the areas of business, real estate, employment, appellate practice, commercial litigation, governmental affairs and administrative law.
Nevada governor appoints Brad Crowell director of Conservation and Natural Resources agency
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 1:26pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced the appointment Friday of Bradley Crowell, as director of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, effective Dec. 12. Interim Director Kay Scherer will resume her position as Deputy Director of the Department.
The Resident Artist Program in Silver City Welcomes Frances Melhop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 1:04pmSilver City, Nevada - Narrative, story-telling visual artist Frances Melhop, voted “One of the World's 200 Best Advertising Photographers 2009/2010″ by Luerzers Archive, will bring her skills and talents to the Resident Artist Program in Silver City this summer. She'll set up a temporary studio at the Silver City School House during August 2016, photographing some of the Comstock’s longtime residents for a 2017 exhibition at the Haldan Art Gallery at Tahoe.
Sandoval launches Office of Workforce Innovation for Nevada
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 10:23amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on Friday officially announced the launch of the Office of Workforce Innovation, a program using federal funds to create career pathways in the fields of information technology, advanced manufacturing, education, and healthcare.
Senator Square: Senior project presentations are around the corner
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 6:28amLike all students of Carson High School over the past 16 years, Honors Student Tyler Warren, since his freshman year, thought about what he would be doing for his senior project, a graduation requirement for every student who hopes to receive a diploma from CHS.
Nevada pundits: ‘Unprecedented political year’ ahead
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/09/2016 - 11:03pmThis political season, so far, has been, “entertaining — in a scary way.”That’s how University of Nevada, Reno Political Scientist Eric Herzik put it.He and Political Science professor Fred Lokken of ...
Veteran Southern Nevada golf professional Joe Kelly joins Duncan Golf Management
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 4:42pmDuncan Golf Management has named Joe Kelly to the position of director of golf operations. Kelly comes to the job with 40 years of experience as a PGA golf professional in southern Nevada along with an impressive list of credentials including being a 2015 inductee into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame.
Kelly has been with Walters Golf, a division of the Walters Group, in Las Vegas for the past 16 years. He was responsible for golf operations at all Walters owned and operated courses including Bali Hai Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Course and Royal Links Golf Club.
Dave Cook, Candidate for Nevada Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 3:47pmHi…I’m Dave Cook….
Candidate for Nevada Assembly, district 40 (Carson
City, and south Washoe County), democrat, age 64.
I am a fourth generation Nevadan. I have lived in Carson City for thirty-five years, where I raised my two daughters. Both are now college graduates.
I'm a retired emeritus awarded college professor of business and
economics from Western Nevada College, where I taught for almost
thirty years here in Carson City.
I graduated from UNLV with bachelor degrees in Accounting and Political Science, and an MBA in Business and Economics.
$3.8 million project will help northern Nevada build resiliency to future droughts
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 8:06amManaging water in northern Nevada’s Truckee-Carson River System requires local communities to balance urban, agricultural and ecosystem needs. Changes in historical climate trends are increasingly expected to make this balancing act more challenging. A competitive grant totaling $3.8 million has been awarded to the University of Nevada, Reno and the Desert Research Institute in partnership with the U.S.
UNR hosts scientific gathering to track socio-environmental systems in mountain regions
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 11:47amAn ancient forest of mature pine trees, standing upright under 100 feet of water in a small lake in the Lake Tahoe Basin, helps scientists as they study how changing climate can affect mountain environments and the communities in them. The trees, discovered and studied by a University of Nevada, Reno, researcher, are remnants of a 200-year-long medieval drought.
The site is a stop on one of the field trips of a four-day international conference on mountain observatories held at the University of Nevada, Reno July 16-19.
Amodei announces new additions to team
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 9:20amNevada Congressman Mark Amodei had added several new faces to his office staff including Bernie Curtis, who recently retired as chief of the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation.
Curtis, of Gardnerville, will serve as field representative in Amodei’s Reno office. He brings more than 36 years of experience from across Northern Nevada in law enforcement, local government and the private sector, including serving as Douglas County Commissioner.
Rally at legislature supports Nevada ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 4:32pmIn support of a renewed movement to get just three more states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, Northern Nevada residents met and rallied in front of the Nevada Legislature at noon on Tuesday in support of Sausalito-resident Helene de Boissiere-Swanson.
Nevada Increases Election Performance Score
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/09/2014 - 7:04amCarson City – Nevada is one of only seven states to raise its overall Election Performance Index average by more than 10 percentage points, and is the most improved in the nation in the rate of military and overseas ballots returned, according to the PEW Charitable Trusts’ EPI study released today. Nevada’s performance ranking leaped from 22nd to 5th between the 2008 and 2012 elections, putting it in the top 10 percent of states.