Accomplishments: Office of the University Ombuds

David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published an article in Gaming Law Review. Titled, “Some Measure of Control: The Evolution of Las Vegas Casino Air Junkets and Nevada Regulation, 1960-1980,” it traces the regulatory response to problems created by the lucrative but risky casino junket business, as well as examining the internal tensions that…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently delivered a plenary address at the Coalition of Federal Ombuds annual conference. The talk, titled "Many Open Doors: Serving Multiple Populations as an Ombuds," highlighted the additional complications and responsibilities that come with serving many different groups simultaneously.
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently presented a keynote lecture at the Themed Entertainment Association's Storytelling Architecture Technology Experience conference. The lecture, "Busting the Myths That Made Las Vegas," briefly discussed several key turning points in Las Vegas casino history that have often been misunderstood.
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds Office. This post explores the importance of Ombuds Day, which is celebrated on October 13 this year.  For more information about the Ombuds Office, please visit its website, the Ombuds Week schedule of events, or learn "Why Ombuds Day…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds Office. This post outlined the exciting things that await us all during Ombuds Week, which takes place October 10-14. For more information about the Ombuds Office, please visit its website.
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's ombuds office. The post explores the Working Better Together Series, a collection of workshops for the Human Resources Professional Development program that's happening this semester. For more information about the Ombuds Office, please visit its…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's ombuds office. Called, "Finding Your Strongest Advocate," this post explores the benefits of advocating for yourself, and why you are almost always your own best advocate. For more information about the ombuds office, please visit its website.…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds Office.  Called, "What Does an Ombuds Do (And How Do You Say It)?," the post provides a serious but not-too-serious explanation of what an ombuds does, and how the word is pronounced.  For more information about the Ombuds Office…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds Office.  The post is about the numerous programs, workshops, and seminars that the office is presenting this semester.
David Schwartz (Ombuds) published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds Office. The post, titled "A New Way to Grow: Feedforward," describes Schwartz's recent encounter with Marshall Goldsmith's improvement exercise, explains the concept, and discusses how it is now available to UNLV employees. For more information…
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on From the Ombuds, the official blog of UNLV's Ombuds office.  The post announces the release of the office's most recent quarterly summary, covering April to June of 2022.  For more information about the Ombuds office, please visit its website. 
David G. Schwartz (Ombuds) recently published a post on "From the Ombuds," the official blog of UNLV's ombuds office. Titled "Learn ҳ| 鶹ýӳ Ombuds Interactive Workshops," the post explores the purpose and content of the workshops. More information about the ombuds office is available online.