News: Division of Student Affairs
![Take Back the Night event](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/nc_D68852_01.jpg?itok=-tlIhGKE)
Annual empowerment event expands from one to six days to honor, create allies, and drive greater awareness for victims and survivors of domestic, sexual, dating, and gender violence.
Thousands of students gathered for our traditional kickoff to the fall semester — Premier UNLV. Take a peek at pictures from the event.
![Silhouettes of students inside of basketball gym.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D70413_007.jpg?itok=TgkNfTHT)
The campus was full of activity even before classes started today. Check out the slideshow of res hall move-in, UNLV Creates, and other activities this week.
![Students checking in during move in day.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D65828_27_0.jpg?itok=ZQ7MDuZc)
A flashback of students moving to campus from the past to present.
![Rehan Choudhry](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/EWilson_LIB2013-73_Rehan.jpg?itok=3w8zTblJ)
Rehan Choudhry, founder of the Life is Beautiful festival, on separating work and fun. He's the keynote speaker for the upcoming academic induction ceremony, Aug. 21.
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The annual academic induction event gets incoming freshman in the mindset for success. The entire campus community is encouraged to attend 9 a.m. Aug. 21.
![Erin Azua](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D70334_18_newscenter_0.jpg?itok=PGrGUb5a)
The third-place recipient of the Classified Employee of the Year Award, Erin Azua was lauded for the gentle and caring disposition she displays when interacting with students.
![entrance of the women's center](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D65813_15.jpg?itok=Pf2HtpZM)
Weight Watchers founder Jean Nidetch inspired millions to eat healthy and then shared her success by helping thousands of Rebels through the campus women’s center and scholarships.
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Researchers Krystal Belmonte and Van Vo to be honored for academic excellence.
![Leanne Soter](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/main_D69991_05_0.jpg?itok=S312Wtpo)
This program coordinator helps faculty members work service activities for local nonprofits into their course requirements.
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While the transition from the military to the classroom is easy for some veterans, others experience a culture shock. A few Rebel veterans share their stories.