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Touro University Nevada Hosting “Season of Lights” Soiree to Benefit Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Touro University Nevada (TUN) will host its third annual “Season of Lights” event and silent auction at the Eglet Advocacy Center. Funds raised from this event are awarded to families in the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities to help offset the cost of treatment services so finances are not a barrier to provide the much-needed care their children need. For many families, a diagnosis of Autism can be life-altering and comes with considerable costs for services.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Creates New Scholarship for Touro University Nevada Students
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN), a long-standing community partner of Touro University Nevada, has established a scholarship for students pursuing a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree who are interested in the field of oncology.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates 10 Years of Dedication to Improving the Quality of Life and Healthcare in Southern Nevada
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Touro University Nevada (Touro) has been deeply invested in the local community, educating medical professionals to improve the healthcare of Southern Nevada. Touro will kick off this milestone anniversary with the ‘Ten for Touro Gala’ on Sunday, November 9 at the Keep Memory Alive Center at the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
AARP Driver Safety and Touro University Nevada to Host Carfit Event, Providing Vehicle and Safety Tips for Older Drivers
Students from Touro University Nevada’s School of Occupational Therapy alongside staff and volunteers of AARP Nevada will host a free, open to the community CarFit event for drivers in Southern Nevada on Tuesday, October 7 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino.
Touro Nevada Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Mobile Healthcare Clinic to Address Needs of Less Fortunate, Homeless and Veterans of Downtown Las Vegas
Touro University Nevada will further its commitment to the Southern Nevada Community with the launch of a unique mobile healthcare clinic which will serve the homeless in the downtown area and throughout the Las Vegas Valley who cannot otherwise obtain healthcare. The mobile unit will be unveiled and officially launched at a press conference at the Zappos Campus Courtyard on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 10 a.m.
Summer Research Fellowship is Accepting Applications
Touro University Nevada is offering a Summer Research Fellowship program for 2014. The fellowship is available to Nevada residents who are undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program. The aim of this program is to expose undergraduate students to research including biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and educational research. The deadline for submitting a TUN Summer 2014 Research Fellowship Application is April 25, 2014.
Dr. David Park Elected to ACOFP Board of Governors
The election took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the ACOFP’s 51st Annual Convention & Scientific Seminars, which was held March 13-16.
Touro University Nevada Hosting Second Annual “Season of Lights” Event to Benefit Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Touro University Nevada (TUN) will host its second annual “Season of Lights” luncheon and silent auction at the Nevada State Museum on Sunday, December 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit families who utilize diagnostic and treatment services of the TUN Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities and cannot afford services.
Touro University Nevada Celebrates Tenth Annual White Coat Ceremony
Touro University Nevada will hold its tenth White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, October 6 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. The ceremony will be held in the Pavilion Ballroom at 3 p.m.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes New Dean of Students and Director of Human Resources
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to welcome Dr. Phil Tompkins to the position of Dean of Students and Robert Bailey as Director of Human Resources at its Henderson location.
Touro University Nevada’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities Receives $32,000 Grant from the Dave Rice Foundation
Following its second annual fundraiser, “An Evening with Dave Rice,” the Dave Rice Foundation awarded the Touro University Nevada Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities a $32,000 grant.
Touro University Nevada Students Demonstrate Unique Inventions to Help Disabled With Skills for Daily Living
Touro University Nevada’s (TUN) School of Occupational Therapy will exhibit one-of-a-kind inventions that students have designed and built to benefit disabled individuals at the Assistive Technology Fair on Wednesday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Congregation Ner Tamid Celebrates National Men’s Health Month by Joining Forces with Touro University Nevada to Host Henderson Health Experience
To celebrate National Men’s Health month Congregation Ner Tamid’s Men’s Club is joining forces with Touro University Nevada (TUN) to present a free, fun and informative health expo for the entire family.
Touro University Nevada Senior Provost and Ceo Dr. Michael Harter Celebrates Graduates at His Last Spring Commencement
The spring commencement ceremony for Touro University Nevada (TUN) will take place on Sunday, May 19 at the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino at 3 p.m.
Touro University Nevada Offers Research Fellowship to Local Undergraduate Students
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to announce a Research Fellowship program for the summer of 2013, open to Nevada undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college program.
Touro University Nevada Dean Receives Regional Award
Touro University Nevada’s Dean of Students Rebecca Mills has received the regional Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).
Touro University Nevada Hosting “Season of Lights” Event to Benefit Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities
For many families a diagnosis of a developmental disability can be life-altering and come with considerable costs for services.
Touro University Nevada Honors Graduates at Winter Commencement
The winter commencement ceremony for Touro University Nevada (TUN) was held Sunday, November 4 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes Students at White Coat Ceremony
Touro University Nevada will hold its White Coat Ceremony on Sunday, August 26 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino.
Touro University Nevada Welcomes Dr. Andrew Priest as Dean of the College of Health and Human Services
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Priest to the position of Dean for the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at its Henderson location.
