WNC program makes nursing possible for mother of 2

Western Nevada College’s Realizing Opportunities for the American Dream to Succeed program is helping retrain people such as registered nursing student Alba Morales for new careers.

The program is a collaboration between WNC and the Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation. They assist unemployed and underemployed Nevadans by providing them with educational training and skills needed for positions that are in high-demand occupations and industries.

Through grant funding provided by ROADS’s partnership with DETR, Morales is able to concentrate on the nursing program at WNC.

“ROADS makes that happen,” Morales said. “The program isn't just there for you to be a good student. They want you to be balanced at home just as much as school and they want to help in any way they can. Their goal is to see you get the job you want, find the right courses to take and see that you have the right tools to achieve it, and that speaks volumes to underprivileged people that never thought it could be possible to get a college education.”

Morales is also thankful that her best friend has been able to care for her children when she’s at school and working at Carson Tahoe Hospital.

Before receiving help from ROADS, Morales was unemployed and taking Certified Nursing Assistant courses to fulfill the requirements to be considered for admittance to WNC’s nursing program. In stepped ROADS to make sure Morales’ dream wasn’t delayed or crushed.

“Alba has shown tremendous commitment not only to her academic program but to the ROADS program as well,” said Michael Boreham, a workforce development liaison for WNC’s ROADS program. “She has been a major piece to the success of the program and is a shining example to the other ROADS students.”

To learn more about WNC’s ROADS program, go to wnc.edu/roads and contact Boreham at 775-470-9242 or michael.boreham@wnc.edu.

WNC offering more summer classes

Western Nevada College’s summer session begins Monday, June 12 and will continue through Aug. 5.

WNC offers a number of classes, including accounting, American sign language, art, biology, business, communication, core humanities, economics, emergency medical services, English, history, management science, mathematics, nutrition, political science, psychology, statistics and welding.

For a complete schedule of classes, go to https://wnc.edu/class-schedule/summer-classes.php.

Registration is also open for fall semester. Classes start Aug. 28.

WNMTC presenting ‘Newsies’ May 5-14

Heroic youth in 1899 stood up to publishing giants Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in a David-and-Goliath battle that turned into the largest youth-led strike in history. Inspired by this gripping story, the Disney team created an explosive musical, “Newsies,” that won multiple Tony nominations and awards.

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Co. is presenting this high-powered Broadway show on weekends from May 5-14 at the Carson City Community Center.

“Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score, including “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe.”

"The explosive dance spectacular is packed with non-stop thrills, perfect for the whole family," said WNC Professor of Music Stephanie Arrigotti, who directs and produces the show.

All performances are at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City. To purchase tickets, go to wnmtc.com/buy-tickets.

Student art show in Bristlecone Gallery

The 2023 WNC Student Art Show, which includes 76 art pieces from students enrolled during the 2022-23 academic year, is being presented through May 11 in Bristlecone Main Gallery on the Carson City campus.

A closing reception has been set for May 11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Main Gallery to recognize the artists who contributed to the exhibit.

The Student Art Show curator accepted mediums, including drawing, painting, printmaking, digital media, photography, graphic art, ceramics, sculpture, book art and mixed media.

Contributing artists and their artwork are: Carina Olsen, Futura; Shiloh Cyphers, Vignelli, Ace & Jack linocut, Ace & Jack graphic design, Cookie Collage and My Hamster Buddies; Amy Rivinius, Bodoni; Demitria Tekelidis, Bodoni; Elise Richey, Futura; Karyn Knecht, Light in the Dark, Spring Orchids and Fall in Carson; Jaynie Heusser, Baskerville; Fraser Mason, Inevitability; Callie Carlin, Desolation and Specimen; Jess Solini, Karma, Freedom and The Giving Pod; Candace Hoffman, Steps into Forgotten Stories and Serenity of the Lagoon; Marietta Sophie Paul, Underfoot, Wilderness Sway Scuttled/Transformed No. 12, Pelf vs. Planet, and If the tables were turned; Johnny Sayegh, Lowered Gem, Original Horsepower, Gretsch, Sailing Wreck and Nuclear Gearhead; Alyssa Butler, Rose Tattoo, Spooky Maroon and Yana the Princess; Nancy Lee Clark, The Sentinel and Peaceful; Hailey Jeffries, The Great Gatsby; Dr. Winnie Kortemeier, Rain Maker, Song and Dance, and Blue Bayou; Andrea Sanchez De Loza, Blossomed Caterpillar, non-cha-lant and Lustered; Christian Service, Pathway in Paradise and Angie; Kaylee Nielsen, Breathe While You Can, Looking Up, Life in Death and Surprise!; Meg Klasko, The Edge of Rain, Spring Dew and Flower Pot; Michel Galgiani, Classical Arm; Tess Nelson, Classical Hand, Shapes and Telephone Booth; Emma Pitman, Donner Pass Road, E Street and C Street; John P. Lagios, Reflections, Gazing on A Lovely Spring Day and “Go Get Him”; Maria Woods, Still Life and Winter 2023; Randall George, Dragon Madness, Eye of the Tiger and Spring Butterfly; Ibis W. K. Hood, Puppet’s Master, Doughality and Pumpkin Harvest; Keana Wong, Still Lost; Jessica Visnovits, Portrait of the Artist in Class and God’s Hand; Hayley Counts, Fish Sculpture; Stanley Juchtzer, Snake in the Grass and Beware Ye Warry Travelers; and Margit Halford, easybib.

WNC’s Main Gallery is located in the Bristlecone Building and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

If you have questions about the exhibit, email artgallery@wnc.edu.