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SNU science faculty, Montana Hodges shows off her geology field work in a Alaska. What a classroom! Can you belive that's a dinosaur footprint?? Thanks for sharing @montanahodges
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President Valli recently visited other universities in hopes of finding partnerships for SNU! 🦅

“Great visits at the University of Illinois and University of Alabama for seeking strategic partnerships for SNU! #SierraNevadaUniversity #SoarEagles “

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Here’s some inspiration for the end of your week going into the weekend. What will you choose to do?🏔

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Have you stopped by the Garage Door Gallery and Tahoe Gallery recently? 🖼

Both galleries have fantastic exhibitions installed by visiting artists! 
Come by the Garage Door Gallery today and check out Fragmentos (or view online) by Aida Lizalde, featuring guest artist Tiffany Perch. Aida will be discussing the current exhibition on Zoom TONIGHT, Wednesday, Feb 24 at 5:30 PM (PST).🦅

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Emily Tessmer, SNU alum, will be presenting her documentary on March 2nd at 5:00 pm (PST) via Zoom! 💻
Her documentary “Walking With My Sisters” discusses local Native American culture and there will be a panel discussion after the screening. Emily, activists featured in the film, and local native individuals will be featured on the panel. 👏🏼

Be on the lookout for a Zoom link in your student email, Eagles! 🦅

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