More than 2,000 students and professors will be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the annual UNLV Honors Convocation on April 13.

The event, which is open to the public, is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. The keynote address will be delivered by Rainier Spencer, assistant professor of anthropology.

Also to be honored at the event are three Southern Nevadans who will receive the University Distinguished Service Award. They are:

-- Joseph P. Delaney, the Las Vegas Sun entertainment columnist who has served as a part-time UNLV instructor for 26 years.

-- Leonard "Pat" Goodall, former UNLV president and current professor of public administration, who is being honored for his years of service to the university. He will retire in June.

-- Jack Jefferson, who since 1985 has spent countless hours tutoring UNLV students in chemistry and math.

"The Honors Convocation always is a special time for those of us at UNLV as we pay tribute to our best and brightest," said UNLV President Carol C. Harter. "We encourage members of the Southern Nevada community to attend so they can learn more about the achievements of students and faculty at their university."

For more information about the Honors Convocation, call the convocation hotline at 895-2617.