UNR Basque Statue Celebration

1664 North Virginia Street,Reno NV 89557

08 September, 2021

Description

Outdoor Program and Reception in front of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada, Reno The William A. Douglass Center for Basque Studies and its Advisory Board invite you to celebrate the statue of the Basque shepherd, commissioned by the late Rose and John Ascuaga for the Nugget Casino-Resort in Sparks. Donated to the University by the Nugget, the statue was relocated to the University campus with the help of board members and local supporters. A brief program will honor the memory of Rose and John Ascuaga and the many Basques who emigrated to the American West. We will celebrate their collective courage and hard work. The statue of the Basque shepherd embodies their values, spirit and stories. Free event parking will be available in the Brian Whalen Parking Complex on N. Virginia Street. RSVP by September 3, 2021. Learn more about the Center for Basque Studies or donate to support this event at unr.edu/basque-studies. For questions, email [email protected] or call (775) 682-5565.