Western Nevada College News & Notes
The annual Student Art Show is open through May 12 in Bristlecone Gallery.
There is no shortage of Western Nevada College students expressing themselves through art this spring in Bristlecone Gallery on the Carson City campus.
The annual Student Art Show is open with more than 100 pieces of artwork on display.
The show goes through May 12. A closing ceremony is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the exhibit’s final day in the Bristlecone Gallery.
Even a well-known WNC professor has crashed the Student Show with a couple of contributions.
Students contributed a variety of mediums, including drawings, paintings, printmaking, digital media, photography, graphic art and mixed media.
Artists are permitted to sell their artwork during the show. Contact them if you are interested in purchasing one of their pieces.
The Bristlecone Main Gallery is located at 2201 W. College Parkway in Carson City and is open to the public five days per week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The exhibit includes artwork by: Carl Carnes, Jessica Matthews, Kaylee Nielsen, Jaden Caraway, Dyllan Dunbar, Jesse Meadors, Katherine Holley, Amanda Perry, Jayson Garcia, Erynn Schrauth, Levi Anguiano, Austin Tingley, Jackie Estes, Ashley Melandow, Summerlynn Dennis, Ethne Myler, Karyme Salgado, Joseph Torres, Shiloh Cyphers, Ray Freeman, Rowan Dashner, Abigail Ritts, Bryan Pott, Marisa Saenz, Jacob Flynt, Carmen Maciel, Anela Wood, Madeline Wilson, Alejandra Ortiz, Margit Halford, Ngoc Bao Nguyeh, Kaden Grimes, Marietta Sophie Paul, Candace Hoffman, David Landis, Jamie E. Babb, Lauren Heggen, Annelise Poor, Katie Zarate, Sree Sajja, Ryan Defalco, Winnie Kortemeier, Joseph Mikulak, Heidi Thompson, David Carson, Karter Conway, Katherine Oppedahl, Emily Patten, Karyn Knecht, Aspen Carrillo, Alisha Stevens and David Whilden.
For information, email artgallery@wnc.edu..
Students make final preparations for graduation
Drive-through ceremonies are scheduled Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24 on the Carson City campus and Thursday, May 26 on the Fallon campus. All three ceremonies start at 9 a.m.
The May 23 ceremony is for Liberal Arts grads: Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. On May 24, Associate of Business, Applied Science, General Studies and; Bachelor of Applied Science degrees and; those earning Certificates of Achievement are among the honorees. The May 26 ceremony is for graduates residing in Fallon and surrounding communities.
In addition, WNC Interim President J. Kyle Dalpe has scheduled a reception for graduates from 2 to 4 p.m. May 23 in Carson City. Graduates can bring up to two guests. Graduates have been notified by email that it’s essential to RSVP if they are planning to attend the ceremony and/or reception.
Times are being arranged on both campuses for graduates to purchase their caps, gowns and tassels.
For family and friends of graduates who are unable to attend commencement in a celebratory vehicle, all three ceremonies will be shown live on the WNC homepage.
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ presented May 6-15
The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s next musical production is nearly here.
One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” is being presented by WNMTC on weekends from May 6-15.
The production is a reimagining of the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers and the coat of many colors.
The magical musical is full of catchy songs in a variety of styles, from a parody of French ballads (“Those Canaan Days”), to country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) and calypso (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.”
All performances are on weekends at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St, Carson City.
For ticket information, go to wnmtc.com.
Register for summer and fall classes
Registration is open for both terms. Summer session starts June 13 and fall semester begins Aug. 29.
Refer to the online schedules at wnc.edu/class-schedule/. Students can register for these courses through their personal WNC accounts. The new 2022-23 Academic Program Guide is also available on the schedule page to help students plan for bachelor degree, associate degree, transfer and certification pathways.
Individuals planning to attend WNC for the first time can apply for admission at wnc.edu/starthere/. For information about becoming a student, phone 775-445-3277.
Students can also receive guidance in planning their degree and certification pathways by contacting Counseling Services at 775-445-3267.
Mike Thomas lecture series to return to JCDO
Mike Thomas is resuming his lecture series at the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Thomas is planning presentations on “The Mountain Men” on Friday, May 20 and “Aliens in the Movies” on Saturday, May 21. The free lectures begin at 7:30 p.m.
For openers, Thomas will tell the story of explorers, trappers and guides who roamed the West from 1810 through the 1880s, followed by how aliens have been portrayed in movies, including “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Alien,” “Star Wars,” and more.
Thomas presents science and history lectures in Northern Nevada. He and his wife, Eleanor, travel extensively, giving him the opportunity to research his topics and bring insightful richness to his history and science presentations.
On Saturday nights when lectures aren’t scheduled, the observatory is open to the public from dusk to 11 p.m. Better known as Star Parties, these gatherings enable the Western Nevada Astronomical Society to convene people with an interest in astronomy. The lectures and Star Parties are free and open to the public.
The observatory is located at 2699 Vanpatten Drive in Carson City.
