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Now on display: Nevada's Silver Lady

Barbara F. Vucanovich was the first Nevada woman elected to federal office, serving in the House of Representatives from 1983 to 1997. Explore the many facets of her service to Nevada and the United States at home and abroad.

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'Nevada’s Silver Lady: Barbara Vucanovich and Nevada Women in Politics'

Trailblazer for Nevada women in federal office is the focus of the Libraries’ newest exhibit

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ScholarWolf: A New Beginning for University Research and Collaboration

The University Libraries introduces re-launched institutional repository ScholarWolf

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'Captain Underpants' and the conundrum of creating a custom cookie cutter

Libraries' employee uses on-the-job skills to create unique, edible creation for Banned Books Week 2024

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Library events

Nov 20

08:00 AM

Civic and Service Engagement

Nevada’s Silver Lady: Barbara Vucanovich and Nevada Women in Politics at Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
Dec 11

09:00 AM

Community Outreach

Finals Break Lounge at Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
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