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.

Community Partnership for Opening Doors

March 5, 2019 | Las Vegas, Nevada

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.

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. More than 50 people attended.

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.

VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT.

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.