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Past Events
February 2018
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As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West invites you to a lecture titled "A Demographic Bridge to America's Diverse Future" by Brookings Senior Fellow in Metropolitan Policy, William Frey. As…Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 6:00pmLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - First Floor Auditorium
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Celebrate the opening of the latest UNLV University Libraries Special Collections & Archives exhibit featuring photography by Aaron Mayes and items from the Building Las Vegas project. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert E…Date: Friday, February 9, 2018 - 5:30pmLocation: Lied Library (LLB) - Goldfield Room
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As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West invites you to a lecture titled "Obama’s Fight for Rigor and Results in Social Policy" by Brookings Senior Fellow in Economic Studies, Ron Haskins.…Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 - 6:00pmLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - First Floor Auditorium
December 2017
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Brookings Mountain West is pleased to invite you to political debate here on the UNLV campus in collaboration with the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C. Two distinguished Brookings colleagues will be joined by experts…Date: Monday, December 11, 2017 - 6:30pmLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - 1st Floor, Greenspun Hall Auditorium
November 2016
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Brookings Mountain West and the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs will host a panel of experts in state and regional politics and history to examine election returns and exit polling and provide a first-read of the 2016…Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - 8:00amLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - Greenspun Auditorium
October 2016
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Brookings Mountain West will host, The 2016 Election: Why Las Vegas Matters, a panel discussion including experts in U.S. politics and presidential campaigns designed to highlight the increasing importance of Las Vegas and…Date: Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 12:30pmLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - Greenspun Hall Auditorium (first floor)
September 2016
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The Lincy Institute and Brookings Mountain West at UNLV are pleased to host a colloquium entitled, “Making Cooperative Extension Work for Southern Nevada: Fulfilling UNLV’s Urban Land Grant Mission.” The event will explore…Date: Friday, September 23, 2016 - 8:30amLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - Greenspun Hall Auditorium
May 2016
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Co-sponsored by the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and Solar City. Speakers and panelists include energy experts, regulators, and business leaders discussing Nevada’s leadership in the clean energy economy.Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 11:00amLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA)
February 2016
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John Hudak discusses how "Members of the press help shed sunlight on the inner workings of government, expose flaws and problems in our system, and inform the citizenry, making journalism a cornerstone of a healthy democracy…Date: Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:00am
January 2016
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Brookings Mountain West will lead an analysis of selected rail transportation systems in place and under construction throughout the United States, with an emphasis on the development of light rail systems in America's…Date: Friday, January 15, 2016 - 6:00pm
October 2015
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A panel discussion cosponsored by AEI and Brookings Mountain West that precedes the Democratic Party debate event that night.Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 12:00pm
January 2014
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Professor Allan Meltzer will present a lecture titled "Regulation and the Rule of Law." Professor Meltzer is The Allan H. Meltzer University Professor of Political Economy at Carnegie Mellon University. He and his…Date: Friday, January 24, 2014 - 10:30amLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - Auditorium
May 2013
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Members of the UNLV community are invited to attend a summit to discuss how Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute are reframing public policy issues in Nevada. Please join us to learn more about our ongoing…Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 - 8:00amLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA) - Auditorium
January 2013
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A gathering of Southern Nevada leaders to discuss key legislative issues.Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 8:00amLocation: Foundation Building (FND) - Blasco Wing
January 2011
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A one-day conference -- hosted by Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford, and Assembly Speaker John Oceguera -- exploring best practices and possibilities for Nevada's next economy. Contact…Date: Friday, January 7, 2011 - (All day)Location: Student Union (SU) - Ballroom
October 2010
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The Intermountain West region, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, is the new swing region in American politics. Many national observers and commentators have only a superficial understanding of…Date: Friday, October 8, 2010 - (All day)
April 2010
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By: Mark Muro, Brookings Institution. Abstract: Several defining characteristics will shape the post‐Great Recession economy:The “next” economy will be export‐oriented, lower‐carbon, and innovation‐fueled The next…Date: Monday, April 19, 2010 - 6:00pmLocation: Greenspun Hall (GUA)
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Bruce Katz, Brookings Institution – Centennial Scholar – Centennial Scholar Initiative The outlines of the next American economy are coming into focus, yet the future remains uncertain in Southern Nevada as…Date: Monday, April 5, 2010 - 6:00pm
September 2009
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On Sept. 8, 2009 UNLV and The Brookings Institution announced a significant joint initiative that addresses infrastructure, public policy and quality of life challenges in Las Vegas and the mountain west states. Opening…Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 6:00pm