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I've always entertained the idea of owning my own business, but I also have a lifelong love of math. The appeal of math is its relevancy and consistency. Numbers do not lie and take the emotion out of making decisions.

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2021 Preger Creative Idea Prize Winners

Alexandra Pierce took first place and $5,000 for “bRo” (borrow), an app for consumers to list and rent their personal items.

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Art Exhibition “The Last Resort”

Artist: Kristin Gough
Thru October 15. Reception and Artist Talk Wednesday, September 22nd at 5pm.

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It's coming! #SNUAlumniReunionWeekend is currently in the works! Save these dates, alums - May 12 - May 15, 2022. We are working on some great SNC-styled activities - stay tuned to sierranevada.edu/alumniweekend for updates. A reunion of this kind has been a long time coming. Come back to campus and reconnect with faculty and alumni past. While subject to some changes and additions, this is a teaser view of the schedule: Tentative Schedule of Events Thursday Evening May 12 TRIVIA NIGHT! Fierce competition against the current champions. Friday May 13 Start your morning with your choice of a Monkey Rock or Rifle Peak Hike, led by Alum ODAL Leaders, or an alum-taught Yoga session. Relax through the afternoon at Incline Beach. Evening festivities include Alumni Row at the Country Club, a food tour of SNU alum establishments in Incline, and the Speakeasy at Incline Spirits. Saturday May 14 Join the reserved Alumni Section for SNU’s 52nd Annual Commencement on the Patterson lawn. Following commencement, there will be a dedication ceremony for the Ben & Margaret Solomon Founder’s Monument. The Alumni Reunion Party through the afternoon and early evening. Sunday Morning May 15 Meet in the Patterson Hall Dining Room for a last chat and light breakfast before you depart.

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