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Lecture Preview: Fashion & Femininity
The jumpsuit may have originated as standard issue for airplane pilots in WWII, but its constant reinvention proves that utilitarian comfort can mesh with haute couture. This early piece by French designer — and Sidney favorite — Thierry Mugler features patch pockets and a drawstring waist but is made with hand-printed silk. (R. Marsh Starks/51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photo Services)
Arts and Culture | December 7, 2014

The Dec. 8 University Forum Lecture explores fundamental themes in 20th Century fashion.

New Faces: Bobby Cordell
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People | November 24, 2014

This experiential learning coordinator says the best part of his job is helping students achieve "eureka" moments.

New Faces: Todd Uglow
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People | November 12, 2014

This hotel professor’s tip for success? Have a sense of urgency in everything you do.

Making Hailey's Hand
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Engineering students have 4-year-old Hailey Dawson wearing Robohand
Campus News | November 5, 2014

Students worked to create a Robohand for 4-year-old Hailey Dawson using the college's 3-D printer.

Paths to Innovation
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Research | November 1, 2014

For more than 30 years, U.S. universities have had the right to commercialize discoveries made through faculty research funded by the federal government. For a time, few universities made much of the opportunity. But today, as funding support for higher education is increasingly imperiled, marketing great ideas has never been more popular --- or more crucial. Three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ projects show how research benefits the university, the business community, and you.

Research Briefs: Winter 2014
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Research | November 1, 2014

Supercomputing on campus; cosmic radiation and a mission to Mars; a grant to help at-risk kids; Bluetooth boosts blood-flow sensing; high marks for grad programs; a plentiful mineral from space; hard-to-find soft fossils; climate challenges; the public weighs in on drones; and preserving Nevada’s old newspapers.

An Edge on Gaming
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Business and Community | November 1, 2014
Under guidance of former gaming executive, student inventors are developing and patenting technologies to ensure Las Vegas doesn't lose as the industry leader.