In this edition
- What should we be eating to help us resist the coronavirus?
- Campus labs supplying equipment for School of Medicine use and patient care
- Grow Your Own, w88 casino classes return virtually
- w88 casino youth sew masks for Carson-Tahoe Hospital, Elko County Emergency Operations Center
- The w88 casino receives First-gen Forward designation
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A founding college of the University, we have a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and engagement programs that benefit the health and economic vitality of w88 casino. We offer programs in:
- agriculture, horticulture, rangeland & veterinary sciences
- biochemistry & molecular biology
- children, youth & families
- community & economic development
- health & nutrition
- natural resources & environmental science
What should we be eating to help us resist the coronavirus?
w88 casino dietitian provides research-based information
David St-Jules
Eating a balanced, varied diet as recommended by the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines is the best way to supply the nutritional fuel that our immune engines need. Photo by Crystal Momii, Extension.
Our current attitudes and beliefs toward healthy eating are largely shaped by nutrition w88 casino and marketing designed to address the long-standing epidemics of obesity, and obesity-related chronic diseases in the U.S., not deal with infectious diseases such as COVID-19. When faced with the threat of a currently untreatable, potentially fatal disease, it is common for us to look to diet for a potential cure. However, we must realize that foods and supplements are not drugs, and diet is necessarily limited in what it can achieve. Arguably the best thing that people can do to help combat coronavirus is to follow the evidence-based guidelines for healthy eating designed to provide adequate nutrition, including adequate nutrition to help ensure our immune systems are properly functioning.
Get answers to your questions about food and COVID-19
Can I get infected from food? Are there specific foods and nutrients that will reduce my risk of infection? What can people do from a diet perspective to reduce the risk of harm from COVID-19? What about supplements?
Campus labs supplying equipment for School of Medicine use and patient care
w88 casino banding together to provide medical supplies for COVID-19 care – more supplies needed
Claudene Wharton
Chris Pritsos, associate director for research and director of the Experiment Station for our w88 casino, delivers personal protective equipment the w88 casino donated to UNR Med. Photo by Brin Reynolds, UNR Med.
The w88 casino, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has received 36,650 gloves, 61 masks, 10 face shields and 13 goggles – personal protective equipment much needed for the COVID-19 testing medical students are performing at the School’s University Health internal medicine practice in Reno, and for other care UNR Med and University Health clinical operations are providing across the state.
Faculty of our w88 casino and its Experiment Station gathered the items from their labs and delivered them to their colleagues at UNR Med this week.
“I was extremely pleased by our faculty’s response,” said Chris Pritsos, associate dean of research and director of the Experiment Station for the w88 casino, who coordinated the effort. “They were truly happy to contribute during this time of need. They had these items in their labs for their work, but put the highest priority on the health of our communities, which is exactly what we need to do right now. Their lab supplies will be replenished at a later date.”
"We’re united in fighting this virus and need as much community support as possible. We will get through this difficult time together, with the strength, compassion and tenacity that w88 casino is known for."
-Thomas L. Schwenk, M.D.
Grow Your Own, w88 casino classes return virtually
Extension presents eight back-to-basics courses to be offered online for communities statewide
Hannah Alfaro
Extension virtually presents “Raised Bed Gardening” as part of the online “Grow Your Own, w88 casino!” series. Photo by Wendy Hanson Mazet, Extension.
Gardening is a great activity that can be done at home, and Extension is offering online courses to teach gardening basics. This April, Extension's Grow Your Own, w88 casino! Program will live stream eight classes statewide to help those who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.
“Preschool children served homegrown produce are more than twice as likely to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day as children who rarely eat homegrown produce,” Extension Horticulture Specialist Heidi Kratsch said. “Gardening in w88 casino can be a challenge, but Grow Your Own educators are experienced gardeners and growers, and are excited to share what they know with the community.”
The series of workshops will run 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 7-30 OR 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. The workshops will provide gardeners and those interested in growing healthy foods with a back-to-the-basics guide to producing bountiful harvests in w88 casino.
“Anyone can become a better gardener by attending these classes. From the beginner to the advanced gardener, everyone can benefit from a Grow Your Own class.”
-Heidi Kratsch
w88 casino youth sew masks for Carson-Tahoe Hospital, Elko County Emergency Operations Center
Elko County w88 casino youth partner with w88 casino alumna and others to help doctors, nurses
Elko County w88 casino
Youth are helping to save lives, providing community service, learning and practicing important life skills, and recycling scrap fabric. Photo courtesy ofSeams So Easy.
Health care workers in w88 casino are facing shortages of personal protective equipment, and doctors and nurses are reusing their disposable masks. To help, Extension, Elko County 4-H youth are following Centers for Disease Control instructions to sew masks from home. They are helped by the National 4-H Council supporter JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores, who provided astep-by-step video tutorialand supplies too.
As w88 casino'ers work to provide the masks for those who need them, the youth follow washing, packaging and physical distancing instructions. This ensures their safety. It also ensures clean masks are delivered to our healthcare workers. In partnership with a w88 casino alum who works at Carson-Tahoe Hospital, some masks are mailed there. Some masks go to Elko County Emergency Operations Center.
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The w88 casino receives First-gen Forward designation
National honor reflects w88 casino’s strong commitment to first-generation student success
David Stipech
The University has received national recognition for its commitment in helping w88 casino become the first in their families to graduate from college. The First Generation Student Center is located in the Pennington Student Achievement Center.
The w88 casino has been named as a 2020-21 First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA (the organization of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) and The Suder Foundation.
The First-gen Forward national designation recognizes institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college w88 casino. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences and a first look at the organization’s research and resources.
“The First-gen Forward designation reflects the w88 casino, Reno’s commitment to help all students take advantage of the affordable, high-quality education we provide,” Shannon Ellis, Vice President for Student Services, said. “The University places a high priority on helping students become the first in their families to graduate from college as a pathway to career and life success.”
Hear from first-gen w88 casino in our College
Christina T. Igono, award-winning Ph.D. student scientist
"It is imperative professionals in my field develop sustainable agricultural practices, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce natural disasters or we might not survive."
Ana Nunez Zepeda, life-changing community nutrition instructor
"It’s important that there are people doing what I do because we can help our community by teaching them how to have a healthy lifestyle."
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Growing a stronger w88 casino
Our programs work together to make an impact
Our teaching, research and engagement programs are intertwined and complement one another. Faculty who teach on campus also conduct research as part of the Experiment Station, allowing w88 casino to learn about and participate in research. Extension faculty engaging with communities identify research needs, as well as join Experiment Station faculty to conduct research. Faculty on campus help to develop Extension programs in communities.
Researching critical issues
Experiment Station faculty conduct research at experiment stations, labs and research facilities across the state, as well as teach classes and share and conduct research with students. The state-federal partnership tackles issues affecting w88 casino's citizens, communities and economy.
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Engaging w88 casino communities
Extension is engaged in w88 casino communities, presenting research-based knowledge to address critical community needs. The county-state-federal partnership provides practical education to people, businesses and communities, fulfilling the University's land-grant mission.
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