 | | Wednesday, July 29, 2009 · 11:30am-1:00pm · Harrah's Reno - Convention Center Our speaker: Alicia Barber, University of Nevada Alicia Barber, Ph.D. is the Director of Public History and Oral History at the University of Nevada, Reno. She serves on the City of Reno's Historical Resources Commission and on the board of directors of Preserve Nevada, a statewide historical preservation advocacy group. Her book, Reno's Big Gamble: Image and Reputation in the Biggest Little City (2008) analyzes Reno's changing national reputation and its impact on the city's development and growth, from its founding to the present. Members: $20 Non-member: $30 Students: $15 (with valid ID) To join us: Call Jenny Durnan at 775-223-9269, or email prsareno@gmail.com |