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Good teachers help us further our education, but great teachers make sure we are active and involved in making an impact through our education. ASUN and the Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement are proud to have created a $500 reward to honor an instructor on campus who has made a positive impact on students…

Mackay Week is a time for all of us here at the University of Nevada to celebrate and honor John Mackay, the only Comstock mining baron to give back to the state of Nevada. If his name sounds familiar, take a walkout to the quad to see his statue that stands tall in front of…

Welcome Back Week  January 21-24 Coming back to school after a long break is always a challenge, but ASUN is here to make that transition a little easier. Take a look at the events below to see what we have planned. We hope to see you there! Soup for Success – Wednesday, January 22 Heading…

The Nevada State Undergraduate Research Journal (NSURJ) was founded by ASUN in 2011 to offer a platform for all Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) students to submit their research. Being published in a research journal is a highly competitive process. Most research journals do not often give undergraduate students the ability or resources to…

With so many great businesses in the Reno community, it is always hard to choose a favorite, but there is always that one place that is more special than the others. To recognize all of these great spots, ASUN is asking that YOU decide the Best of Reno 2019!  This is a chance for you…

What is a Community Howl? It’s a chance for interested faculty, students, staff, and community members to have a deliberative discussion (small group structured conversation facilitated by an undergraduate student) about issues that impact our community.  It is not a debate—we aren’t looking for winning sides or partisan talking points. We are looking to create…

National Coming Out Day is on October 11th, and this year is the thirtieth annual celebration. It is a day to remind people that there is power in coming out. Whether it be to friends, family, or coworkers, this is a time to be unapologetically yourself and this day offers the platform to do so. The…

      To the students at the University of Nevada As a leading University aimed to better our society and foster a safe environment for students, we are saddened to hear that vandalism, expressing anti-Semitic hatred, has taken place at our own Wolf Pack Tower. Our greatest wish, as the leadership of the Residential Hall…

2019 Welcome Week Concert with Lil Yachty Headliner: Lil Yachty Opener: Curl Gang Saturday, September 7th Reno Events Center 7:30pm Doors open at 7:15pm University of Nevada, Reno Student Tickets: $25 (cash only) and valid Wolf Card shown to ASUN Central Station (located on the 3rd floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union) by 5pm on…

The Associated Students of the University of Nevada Legislative Priorities These legislative priorities were passed by the 86th Session of the ASUN Senate in order to inform the lobbying efforts during the 80th Session of the Nevada State Legislature. Affordable Higher Education The cost of higher education in our state is continuing to rise. Since…