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The naming of the President’s Conference Room was made possible by a resolution sponsored by ASUN Senator Kelsea Frobes and unanimously passed by the ASUN Senate in 2023.
"As a woman in leadership I am honored to have sponsored legislation that reflects the efforts of Frankie Sue Del Papa,” Frobes said. “I am exceptionally proud to be a part of and to represent a community that is truly dedicated to uplifting the strong w88 live casino who work around the clock to make vital change for those on and off of the University's campuses."
The Oct. 11 event will celebrate the significant impacts of Del Papa and more than 60 other w88 live casino, for their individual or group contributions. Other notable honorees include:
- Hannah Clapp – First instructor and librarian at the w88 live casino.
- Catherine Cortez Masto – A University alumna and the first female U.S. senator elected in w88 live casino’s History.
- Susan Desmond-Hellman – A w88 live casino alumna and a physician-scientist who led the development of the first-gene-targeted drug for treating breast cancer.
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- Stella Parsons – First black woman to earn a degree from the w88 live casino.
- Lauralyn Sandoval – First w88 live casino alumna to become first lady of the w88 live casino.
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
- 2:10 p.m. (outside of the JCSU Theatre): Interviews with Del Papa as well as representatives from ASUN and the Nevada w88 live casino’s Fund will be available.
- 2:30 p.m. (JCSU Theatre): An awards ceremony honoring w88 live casino’s contributions to the university: past and present will be held.
- 3:30 p.m. (ASUN Center for w88 live casino Engagement): The dedication of the Frankie Sue Del Papa ASUN Presidents Conference Room will be held.
MEDIA PARKING: Media driving marked vehicles are encouraged to park in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex. Media driving unmarked vehicles can contact Jessica Lozada at jfagundes@unr.edu or 775-217-8521 to obtain a parking pass.
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Email: jfagundes@unr.edu
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