Events

America250 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  During this milestone year, we have an opportunity to reflect on our heritage, celebrate our accomplishments and dream of the future we want.  America250 Nevada honors our state's roll in making this great nation with a 6-month-long celebration.

There will also be a short rememberance of Linda Read, Dave Read's wife, who passed away December 11th, 2025.

Set amidst the natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe, a captivating multi-day Documentary Film Festival comes to life, spotlighting stories that light up the sole.  Gathering community and filmmakers April 17-19, the festival provides a welcoming space for industry professionals and audiences to connect through screenings, discussions, workshops, and vibrant parties.  Last year 65 documentary films from around the world participated, including Oscar nominees.

Eli Everest was a Rotary Youth Exchange Student from District 5190 to District 3340 in Thailand in 2014.

In 2019, as an undergraduate in the Department of Biology, College of Science, UNR, she received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to work in Cambodia with the Wonders of the Mekong Project to assist local organizations in gathering fish population data.

Eli is currently a researcher and graduate student at UNR, specializing in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, with experience in Southeast Asian fisheries management.  She is a Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) graduate who has worked on international fish collection projects and received recognition for her research on Cambodia's Mekong River.   Eli's advisory team is headed by Dr. Zeb Hogan and Dr. Sudeep Chandra at UNR.

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

UNR received the largest gift in it's history to create the George W. Gillemot Aerospace Engineering Department.
The $36 million gift is the largest cash gift the University has received in its 149-year history.  The gift was to fulfill Mr. Gillemot's passion for flight, but also serve as a catalyst for learning, investigation, research, workforce development, and economic renewal for Nevada.
They are partner to Academy of Arts, Career and Technology, and working with Washoe County School District.  

Dr. Jamy Schaap has an interesting story to tell about serving in Vietnam.  His Marine Corps unit was the first battalion to arrive and fight in Vietnam.  He has writen a book about his first-hand combat experience, and will share with us his stories of what he experienced.