The University of Nevada, Reno invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and community members to attend “A Journey Through 150 Years: University of Nevada, Reno's Sesquicentennial Celebration” on Oct. 10 on the University campus. The event will be held to celebrate the University’s 150th anniversary, which is Oct. 12.

From 4 to 7 p.m. at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC), festivities will include a parade and opening ceremony, interactive exhibits and activities, and live entertainment. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase signed copies of “The University of Nevada, 1874-2024: 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence” book. The evening concludes with a volleyball match w88 casinobetween the Nevada Wolf Pack and Air Force at 7 p.m. in the Virginia Street Gym.

“‘A Journey Through 150 Years’ is the culminating point of a year’s worth of celebration of our University’s rich history and accomplishments,” Patricia Richard, interim vice president of University Advancement and co-chair of the University’s 150th Celebration Planning Committee, said. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone event with The Wolf Pack Family and the local community, giving us all the opportunity to reflect on our past, embrace the present and look to our future.”

This event is free and open to the public. Interested individuals are asked to register in advance on the sesquicentennial celebration webpage and can purchase tickets for the Nevada Wolf Pack Volleyball game online.

For the past year, the University, which was founded on Oct. 12, 1874, has honored its 150-year history with special events, historical exhibits coordinated by University Libraries, a commemorative license plate, a sesquicentennial film, a photo history book and many other efforts coordinated by units around campus.