RENO, Nev. — The ƼӰԭ is holding “” this week with events on campus for students, faculty, staff and the community to discuss the importance of voting, critical issues in the election and more. Two free, public events will be offered on May 2 and 3.
On May 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Nightingale Hall, The Atlantic in partnership with the University will present “,” featuring a panel discussion with The Atlantic journalists about critical election-related issues and a conversation about the importance of free and fair elections with Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and Jon Ralston, founder and editor of The Nevada Independent.
On May 3 at 3 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre, the University will hold “,” a conversation featuring U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna and University President Brian Sandoval about voter education, exercising the vote and working across the aisle. The event will also be moderated by Ralston.
Interested individuals can learn more and register for both events on the .
WHAT: The ƼӰԭ will hold two free, public events on May 2 and 3 during “.”
MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND FILMING:
- May 2: “”
- 11 a.m. to noon (north entrance of the University Arts building): Interviews with The Atlantic journalists will be available. Media are asked to contact Sammi Sontag, ssontag@theatlantic.com, to confirm an interview.
- 5:30 p.m. (Nightingale Hall): Media are invited to attend and film the “Democracy at a Crossroads” event. Media must .
- May 3: “”
- 2:40 p.m. (Outside of the Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre): Interviews with U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna and University President Brian Sandoval will be available. Media are asked to contact Jessica Lozada, jfagundes@unr.edu or 775-217-8521, to confirm an interview.
- 3 p.m. (Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre): Media are invited to attend and film the “Discussions in Democracy” event.
MEDIA PARKING: Media driving a marked vehicle can park in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex. Media in need of a parking pass can contact Jessica Lozada, jfagundes@unr.edu or 775-217-8521.
Media Contact
Jessica Lozada
Communications Officer
Marketing and Communications
Phone: (775) 784-6186
Email: jfagundes@unr.edu
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