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Arts in the Center Season Concludes with 'Commercial Center Reimagined' Documentary Screening June 5
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The UNLV Film Documentaries class created this 15-minute film about the revitalization of Las Vegas’ Historic Commercial Center.

UNLV Congratulates Outstanding Spring 2024 Graduates
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President Keith E. Whitfield honors six graduates who have shown exemplary commitment to both the community and their studies.

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With encouragement from a chorus of faculty, Christian Shelton learns to make a lasting impression.

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'Arts in the Center,' Clark County Partnership will run through June 5 at Historic Commercial Center
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College of Fine Arts, Clark County Announce New Arts Innovation Project Series: Arts in the Center. Performances and refreshments in the Composers Room are free and open to the public. Show proof of your RSVP for access.  You can read the February 11 press release in the news center, or find RSVP links in the list below. March 20 at The Composers Room — The UNLV Joe…
UNLV Alumnus David Perrico and The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra Sign-on for Two More Years as Las Vegas Raiders House Band
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The NFL Las Vegas Raiders recently announced that the The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra, a 19-piece, all-star ensemble conducted by David Perrico (MM in Jazz Performance and Composition, '06), has signed-on for two more years as the Raiders House Band. Perrico composes custom music arrangements for every game and special performances, including the pre-game show, musical segments…
SOA Student Work Exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington DC
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Opening June 1, the Capital Brutalism Exhibit at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC will feature work from Studio Gang, Brooks + Scarpa, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, BLDUS, Gensler, and the UNLV School of Architecture Senior Studios! The work from UNLV School of Architecture students was generated in the 2023 Spring AAE 482 studios: Dane Cobb, Cameron Reese, Devan Rendon,…
Nevada Conservatory Theatre Announces 2024 -2025 Season
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Department of theatre chair & NCT executive director Kirsten Brandt and associate theatre chair Michael Lugering invite you to the 2024-2025 season in the following video.    Find out more on the Nevada Conservatory Theatre website.
UNLV Film Students Nominated for 2024 Pacific Southwest Student Emmy
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Congratulations to our 2024 Pacific Southwest Student Emmy Nominees! Student Programming - Long Form Marble Manor, Maciel Lara, Michaela Woo, Rachel Baisden Student Programming - Public Service (PSAs) The Business of Hollywood, Victoria Hartman, Laila Rose Duffy, Camden Villasenor, UNLV Student Craft - Photographer Getting There, Brandon Wong, UNLV Student Craft - Editor Getting There,…
May 12, 2024 College of Fine Arts Graduation Ceremony FAQs
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Fine Arts Graduation Ceremony FAQs Q:    Where and when does the ceremony take place? A:    The Graduation Ceremony for the College of Fine Arts will take place on Sunday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m. in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Q:    Does the CFA graduation ceremony replace the University Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, the 11th?  A: …
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