Welcome to Nevada Humanities
Nevada Humanities is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports projects throughout the state of Nevada that broaden perspectives and encourage intellectual curiosity.

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Search for new executive director
After 30 years of working for Nevada Humanities, Judith Winzeler is retiring, effective December 31, 2008. Click here for the job announcement and a link for online applications.

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Food for Thought
Food for Thought was held on April 27, at the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom, University of Nevada, Reno, and the program was an incredible success. Summaries from each table will be posted to the website, so please check back soon!

buy nowReno Chautauqua Tickets are available online now, or by calling Nevada Humanitiesmore information...

Young ChautauquaThe workshops for training young Chautauqua scholars begin in January and continue through May. Through studying the lives and times of important historical characters, Young Chautauquans learn to appreciate the past, become articulate public speakers, think critically, and inspire other students.

Sagebrush Urbanity II: Nevada Humanities, 1990-2006 A history of Nevada Humanities takes advantage of the organizational memory held by long-time director Judith Winzeler. Winzeler notes that the publication is a tribute to the many Nevadans who have given tirelessly of themselves to advance the humanities in Nevada. It describes the organization’s various programs, and places its activities within the context of an ever-changing political environment. The publication is available for purchase from Nevada Humanities for $12.95. Nevada Humanities is the only one of the 56 state humanities councils that has a published history.

Nevada Humanities welcomes Karen Wikander as Managing Editor of the Online Nevada Encyclopedia, Mary-Ellen McMullen to the Nevada Humanities board, and James Frey as board Chairman. read more...
Upcoming programs- view our calendar of events...
Press Releases- 2008 Grants... Chautauqua changes... ONE... New Board Members... NH Five Year Plan

 

 

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