News from October 2024
CSN Art Galleries hosts "DisOriented" art exhibit by Gwaylon Leaf
By A. I. Benavidez | Oct 1, 2024
This fall, CSN Art Galleries is inviting the community to experience "DisOriented," a new exhibit by artist and CSN Adjunct Professor Gwaylon Leaf. The exhibit will run from Friday, October 11, 2024, through Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Debra March Center of Excellence Art Gallery in Henderson. A highlight of the event will be an Artist Talk and Reception on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6 p.m., where attendees can hear directly from the artist about his work.
Mobile mammography unit visiting CSN Charleston Campus on October 23
By C. D. McHugh | Oct 1, 2024
Nevada Health Centers will bring its mobile mammography unit, the Mammovan, to the College of Southern Nevada's Charleston Campus on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The Mammovan will offer mammography services from 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m.
Jeff Love & Friends win Western Nevada College Foundation's Golf for Education tournament
By A. A. Sanchez | Oct 1, 2024
The Western Nevada College Foundation celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Golf for Education tournament on September 27. The event took place at Toiyabe Golf Club and drew in business partners and supporters aligned with the college's mission to equip students with skills for Nevada’s workforce.
CSN announces inaugural Día de los Muertos celebration at Multicultural Centers
By M. N. Tirado | Oct 1, 2024
The office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion invites the community to participate in its inaugural Día de los Muertos celebration. The event will honor loved ones and celebrate life through cultural traditions. It will be held at each of the CSN Multicultural Centers on October 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an exhibition of community altars continuing on October 30-31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada announces events for LGBTQIA+ History Month
By K. R. Nelson | Oct 1, 2024
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) will celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month this October. This period is dedicated to honoring the contributions, struggles, and successes of the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, Friday, October 11th marks National Coming Out Day, a day focused on supporting those who have chosen to live openly as their authentic selves.
ACLU files motion against Washoe County voter challenge lawsuit
By E. F. Cullerton | Oct 1, 2024
The ACLU of Nevada has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to remove over 11,000 registered voters from Washoe County’s voter rolls just weeks before the November election. This action could result in thousands of voters not receiving their mail-in ballots or having their registrations canceled. Among those challenged are at least seven members of the ACLU of Nevada.
Nevada launches certification program aimed at preserving dark skies
By R. B. Pepalis | Oct 1, 2024
The Nevada Department of Outdoor Recreation (NDOR) has launched the Nevada Starry Skies Certification Program, addressing the challenges posed by light pollution. This initiative aims to preserve dark skies to support wildlife, offer deeper connections to the cosmos, and provide an unobstructed view of the night sky.