Past Events
Guinn Center Events Archive
Check here for information about past events hosted by the Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. This page includes information about speakers, handouts, and videos.
Nevada Recovers Listening Tour with Youth: A Conversation about Youth Priorities
September 16, 2021
Nevada95, powered by the Guinn Center, hosted and facilitated a conversation with more than 50 young adults and youth-serving organizations to discuss youth priorities and suggestions for investing #ARP funds in ways that help Nevada youth.
Strengthening Extreme Heat Resiliency through Policy in Native American & Latino Communities in Las Vegas
August 25, 2021
This event highlighted the Guinn Center’s report “Strengthening Extreme Heat Resiliency in Vulnerable Communities in southern Nevada.”
Strengthening Resiliency in Communities of Color in Nevada and Arizona
June 30, 2021
The Guinn Center hosted a community meeting to discuss preliminary findings of its Strengthening Resiliency in Communities of Color in Nevada and Arizona report, which is funded by the Walmart Foundation.
Transition Planning Workshop
March 17, 2021
The Guinn Center hosted a workshop for Transition Planning.
The video can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/CYI5w9b3KlI or https://fb.watch/4jbK0x3uFE/
The presentation can be accessed here: Guinn Center Transition Planning Resources 2021
The presentation in Spanish can be accessed here: Guinn Center Taller de Transicion 2021
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Financial Aid 101 Workshop for Students, Families, and Professionals
February-March, 2021
These workshops are designed for students and their parents who are considering college. A video of the workshop can be accessed here. A copy of the presentation can be accessed here: Guinn Center Financial Aid 101 2021
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Financial Aid Workshops for School Counselors and Professional
September and October, 2020
These workshops were designed for school counselors and professionals who work with young adults considering college. This series of workshops was offered in partnership with the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office.
Equity, Governance, and Community: A Conversation with NYC Chancellor Richard Carranza
Las Vegas, February 28, 2020
This salon in Las Vegas featured a conversation with NYC Chancellor of Schools Richard Carranza, thinkLaw founder and CEO Colin Seale, and Dale Erquiaga, former CEO National Communities in Schools.
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An Evening with Maria Hinojosa and Friends: Nevada 2020
Monday, January 27, 2020
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Beer and Bar Graphs: How Data was Used in the 2019 Legislative Session
July 24, 2019 in Las Vegas
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Dine & Dialogue: Education Funding & Equity
March 14, 2019 | Reno, Nevada
Health Policy 101
Sponsored by Nevada Public Health Training Center
March 20, 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Keeping Kids in School Summit: Increasing School Engagement
On February 8, Guinn Center Director of Education Policy Dr. Kenneth J. Retzl presented at the Keeping Kids in School Summit on the topic of K-12 funding in Nevada.
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Guinn Center presents at Silver State Grant Office Conference
The Guinn Center’s Executive Director Dr. Nancy E. Brune presented “Developing Your Evaluation Plan” at the inaugural Silver State Grant Conference, hosted by the Nevada Grant Office. discussed the different types of evaluation and the importance of planning evaluation efforts early.
K-12 Finance
In December, Executive Director Dr. Nancy E. Brune and Director of Education Policy Dr. Kenneth Retzl spoke to Nevadans for a Common Good about K-12 funding issues in Nevada.
Taking Action for Social Change
The Guinn Center and the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits hosted a workshop “Taking Action for Social Change” for the nonprofit community. The workshop featured panels on: Nevada Legislature 101, Advocacy versus Lobbying, and Effective Advocacy Strategies.
Seniors United
On October 10, 2018, Meredith Levine, our Director of Economic Policy, discussed the various ballot initiatives that voters will consider in November.
Candidate Forum: WCSD Board of Trustees
On October 3, the Guinn Center hosted a Candidate Forum for the individuals seeking to serve on the Washoe County School Board. Guinn Center board member Kathleen Conaboy moderated the event.
Candidate Forum: CCSD Board of Trustees & NSHE Board of Regents
On October 1, 2018, the Guinn Center hosted a Candidates Forum for individuals running for CCSD Board of Trustees and NSHE Board of Regents. The event was co-sponsored by Honoring Our Public Education (HOPE) and Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Mujeres Group.
Boyd Law School Ballot Initiative Presentation
Students and faculty from the William S. Boyd School of Law joined us on September 13 for a presentation on all six ballot initiatives that will be on the November ballot. This was a great question and answer session, with the group having special interest in why some initiatives are statutory and some are constitutional.
Public Forum for Education Board Candidates
Guinn Center hosted a public forum for candidates running for Nevada’s education boards on May 23, 2018 at The Public Education Foundation in Las Vegas. The event was co-sponsored by Honoring Our Public Education (HOPE) and Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce Mujeres Group.
Over 50 community members attended to learn how candidates felt about governance, education funding, and student success.
Guinn Center Celebrates 4th Anniversary
To celebrate its 4th Anniversary, the Guinn Center welcomed Governor Brian Sandoval and Rob Roy, CEO & Founder Switch, in a salon-style conversation with Marybel Batjer, Secretary of the California Government Operations Agency and former Chief of Staff to Governor Guinn.
The event was held on Thursday, March 15 at the Nevada Museum of Art.
Click HERE to view pictures from the event.
