psychology
Counterpane by artist Emily Silver at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:23amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Counterpane by artist Emily Silver, at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery from June 27 – August 22, 2015.
CCAI and St. Mary's will host a reception for the artist on Saturday, June 27, 1-4pm including an artist talk at 2pm. St. Mary's Art Center is located at 55 North R Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
WNC, school district partners make ‘Jump Start ‘ early college program a success
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 4:53pmJump Start, a collaborative effort between Western Nevada College and five Nevada school districts to offer early college opportunities, is a success. That is the word from high schools in the region as its first year winds down.
From the grades being earned to the opportunities being afforded, high school juniors and seniors from 11 high schools are about to finish the first year of the Jump Start partnership by succeeding at a high rate.
Capital Crossfire: The Psychology of Mental Health
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 7:35pmIn this week's edition of Capital Crossfire, join Shelly Aldean and Karl Neathammer with their guests Dr. Lisa Keating and Dr. Joe McEllistrem as they discuss mental health issues and the state of the public psyche in Nevada.
Nevada behavioral psychology internship consortium announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 5:57pmHealth professional shortages have been a challenge in Nevada for decades. The expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has increased health care access to hundreds of thousands of Nevadans, creating even higher demand for health care professionals.
In anticipation of this increase, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health facilitated a pipeline mapping project to identify challenges across multiple sectors, and to make recommendations for bringing more health professionals to Nevada.
Nevada's Perez among 17 named to committee aimed at integrating disabled into workforce
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 2:13pmU.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced Monday the 17 public members who will serve on the new Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, a key provision of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Selected from more than 280 nominations, Santa Perez, the Advocate Co-coordinator for the People First of Nevada Project of the Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, joins the other public members of the committee.
Capital Crossfire: The ABCs of Autism
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 7:40amCapital Crossfire with Shelly Aldean and Karl Neathammer welcomes Dr. Patrick Ghezzi. They subject is The ABCs of autism. Dr. Ghezzi’s past and present research and scholarship is diverse, ranging from laboratory, quasi-laboratory and naturalistic studies in operant and respondent conditioning to improving services and learning outcomes for young children with developmental disabilities.
Women to Women with Dianne Hillard
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/14/2014 - 6:42amThis week's guest on Women to Women is Dianne Hillard, director of admissions at Western Nevada College. Dianne is originally from California, but has resided in Carson City with her husband for nearly 30 years. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, and a M.A. in Counseling from the California State University in Chico.
Nevada policy group wants raises, licensing eased to address mental health worker shortage
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 1:44pm“Improving mental health services has become a top priority for Nevada’s Governor and Legislature,” said Victoria Carreón, Guinn Center director of Research and Policy.
Senator Square: Carson City Chamber to hold golf fundraiser for CHS
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 8:20amThe Carson City Chamber of Commerce is holding the 5th Annual Chairman’s Scramble Golf Tournament on September 26 at Silver Oak Golf Course. All proceeds to benefit Carson High Culinary Pro Start and SkillsUSA organizations. The event has a 12:30 PM shotgun start and costs $25 per person. You must RSVP by calling 882-1565.
V&T 'Ghost Girl' author to speak, sign books at Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 4:25pmA railroad mystery, Nevada history, a dog and a ghost are the central figures in a new book by author Jan Pierson, set to visit the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10. The author will sign copies of her book “Ghost Girl in Car No. 9,” the fifth in her series “The Ghostowners,” in the museum store.
High school students attend hands-on multimedia training boot camp at UNR
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 8:40amA select group of northern Nevada high school students who will be seniors this fall have a unique two-week opportunity from June 16-26 to learn as much as they can about digital media technology at the Smallwood Multimedia Boot Camp at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
Accomplished swimmer, NCAA All American Hardt named Carson Tigersharks head coach
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/10/2014 - 10:41amDr. Julie Hardt has been named the new head coach of the Carson Tigersharks. A Carson City resident, Hardt graduated from Carson High School and was a Tigersharks team member for years.
An accomplished swimmer, Hardt participated in the US Olympic team trials in 2000 and 2004, is an 8-time All-American from the University of Georgia, a 2001 FINA World Champion and U.S. record holder is the 4 X 200m freestyle relay and a top 10 finalist as NCAA Woman of the Year 2004.
Western Nevada College graduates record number of students at spring 2014 commencements
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 7:37pmWestern Nevada College will graduate 543 students this spring. Commencement was held Monday in Carson City with a ceremony to be held Tuesday in Fallon. The class of 2014 will receive a record 581 degrees and certificates.
Also on Monday, the WNC nursing program graduates celebrated with a traditional pinning ceremony at the Carson Nugget. Dr. Tom Kubistant, a WNC psychology and communications instructor, delivered the Carson City ceremony commencement address.
Western Nevada College to give 581 degrees and certificates at May 19-20 commencements
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 10:21pmWestern Nevada College will graduate 543 students at two commencement ceremonies on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20. The class of 2014 will receive a record 581 degrees and certificates.
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, in Carson City at the Pony Express Pavilion, 1111 E. William St. and on Tuesday, May 20, 7 p.m., in Fallon at the Barkley Theatre at Oaks Park Art Center, 151 Park St.
CCAI Books and Writers Series: Indelicate Angels featured April 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 9:31amAs part of National Poetry Month, the Capital City Arts Initiative invites you to attend a reading and writing workshop with poet and writer Ismael García Santillanes at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
The writing workshop will take place Tuesday, April 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The reading follows immediately at 5:30 p.m.
The free events are part of CCAI’s Books and Writers series co-sponsored with the Carson City Library. CCAI and the Library enthusiastically invite all readers and writers to attend the workshop and reading.
Carson City man arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 9:49amA 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation after allegedly grabbing his girlfriend by the throat, holding her to the point where the woman thought she was going to die, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office.
The suspect was arrested at 4:35 p.m. in the 3300 block of South Carson Street with bail set at $15,352. UPDATE: The charges were later reduced to a misdemeanor.
UNR grad schools, programs ranked among the nation’s best
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/14/2014 - 9:44amThe University of Nevada, Reno had several notable rankings in the annual listing of the nation’s best graduate schools and programs released in March by U.S. News and World Report. Overall, the University achieved an all-time-high with four graduate school and 24 graduate program rankings.
Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors Talk: YOU ARE HERE
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 5:16pmOn Wednesday, February 19, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Julia Schwadron. Her illustrated talk, “You Are Here” is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Ms. Schwadron preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
4th Annual Reno Darwin Day Celebration of Science
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 2:22pmPresentations by educators and researchers on a wide range of subjects including the life and works of Charles Darwin; contributions and benefits of scientific discovery to humanity; science education; psychology; philosophy; technology.
Presentations Include:
“Darwin, Wallace and the Theory of Evolution”;
“Caves on Mars, Bikes on the Moon, and Telescopes in the Stratosphere: Exploring New Frontiers for Science Education”;
“The Spectrum of Gender & Identity”;
“NCLabs—Learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is More Fun than You May Think“;
4th Annual Reno Darwin Day Celebration of Science
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 10:22amPresentations by local educators, researchers, students and science enthusiasts on a wide range of subjects including the life and works of Charles Darwin; biological evolution; science education; psychology, philosophy; the contributions and benefits of scientific discovery to humanity and current affairs related to science and technology.
Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace and the Theory of Evolution;
"How Does Free Will Evolve Over Time?" (the evolution of self-control and agency);
Airborne/Space-Based Astronomy and the Horizons of Space Research;
Funding secured for Guinn Millennium Scholarship through 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:10amCARSON CITY — Nevada's program to provide college scholarships to deserving students will continue through 2018, with a $15 million cash infusion to the Gov. Guinn Millennium Scholarship program, State Treasurer Kate Marshall announced this week.
Women to Women Nevada with Candace Stewart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:20amWomen to Women Nevada host Carol Paz interviews Candace Stewart, author of "Welcome to Planet Alzheimers" for this week's program.
Candace Stewart of Carson City most recently served as the Program Coordinator for the Dementia Resource Center of Northern Nevada, which was created to support families and caregivers of those with dementia, as well as educate the community on the many different types of dementia.
Dare to Touch PERS Reform, Anyone?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:26pmNow here is a story that SHOULD make your blood boil, especially because for some reason the story “hit” on Christmas Eve.
Pension Politics: California system plays hard ball in court – Opinion – ReviewJournal.com
http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/pension-politics-california-system-...
AAUW Capital Branch Awards Scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 8:31amThe American Association of University Women, Capital Branch is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarships.
Mary Longero, graduating from Carson High, plans to attend the University of Nevada, Reno to study Nutritional Science, which will put her on the pre-med track.
Chyanne Corley, a senior at Dayton High, will begin her studies at Western Nevada College where she will complete an Associate Degree. She will then continue her education at the University of Portland majoring in Psychology.
Acting Administrator Appointed For Nevada State Mental Health Programs
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 5:01pmCARSON CITY – Richard Whitley, administrator of the Nevada State Health Division, has been appointed to serve as acting administrator for the Nevada Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services.
The appointment by Mike Willden, director of the state Department of Health and Human Services, took effect Saturday. Whitley is replacing Dr. Harold Cook, who is retiring after 33 years of state service.
UNR psychologist studies grief recovery, worked with Sept. 11 survivors
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 11:12amBy Claudene Wharton
RENO, Nev. – A University of Nevada, Reno psychologist who has worked with 9/11 survivors is bringing the lessons he learned from working with 9/11 survivors to others trying to cope with prolonged grief.
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency hires new operating officer and PIO
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 5:01amBy Jeff Cowen
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has added two experienced staff members to key positions who will help keep the agency on course to build the partnerships needed to deliver environmental gains and to raise the focus on efficiency and community engagement.
Book Review: Two mystery-thrillers from the top of the batting order
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 11:23amHere's a couple of dependable books waiting for you at the Carson City Library: Johnathan Kellerman's "Mystery" and Stuart Woods' "Santa Fe Edge." Both are dealing with characters from earlier books and it's nice to see how they enlarge themselves herein.
Great-grandfather earns doctorate
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 4:01amDon Karr, who moved to Carson City from Smith Valley around 1990, received his Ph.D. in psychology during a ceremony at the University of Nevada, Reno, on Friday.At 74, he didn't consider age to...
UNR announces $13.8M in proposed budget cuts; 318 potential job cuts
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/04/2011 - 5:16pmRENO, Nev. — An additional round of budget reduction proposals totaling $13.8 million was announced at the University of Nevada, Reno today.
Today’s announcement follows the University’s March 2011 announcement of $26 million in proposed budget reductions, according to a news release issued by UNR officials. When combined, the proposals represent a reduction of $39.8 million and the elimination of 318 positions. A total of 1,600 students are directly impacted by the proposed academic program reductions.