"Where is Vegas Going?"

Invitation to Talk and Reception: UNLV Libraries, Center for Gaming ResearchJoin us for an insightful look at historic and recent economic indicators and trends in visitation to predict where the gaming and tourism sector--still Nevada's primary economic engine--is going. This timely discussion is important and informative for everyone who lives in the Las Vegas Valley and cares about its future. Please RSVP to assist planning for light refreshments which will be served.David G. Schwartz is a writer, historian, and Director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. With BA and MA from UPenn and PhD from UCLA, Dr. Schwartz’s areas of specialty include the history of gambling, casino surveillance and security, gaming and technology, and casinos and social media.. Dr. Schwartz writes the bi-weekly “” column for Vegas Seven magazine, sharing news about the latest developments in Las Vegas gaming and tourism; he also writes regular news and feature pieces for the magazine. In addition, his opinion pieces appear biweekly in the Las Vegas Business Press. He also contributes to Two Way Hard Three, a Las Vegas Casino and Design blog, and is a member of the Vegas Gang podcast. As Director of the Center for Gaming Research in the UNLV Libraries, Schwartz builds UNLV's unparalleled collections of gambling-related materials, coordinates visiting fellowships, and maintains the university's gaming portal, http://gaming.unlv.edu.WHEN: Thursday October 6, 2011; 5:30-7:30 pmWHERE: UNLV Lied Library, 3rd Floor, Special Collections Reading Room (see map)RSVP: libraryevents@unlv.eduDirectionsFrom Swenson Street, turn onto Harmon Avenue heading east (traffic light at intersection).Travel approximately half a mile; you will see Lied Library on the right, just before Harmon ends.Take the right turn just before the Library (it looks like a driveway).Follow signs marked Event Parking to Parking Lot N for the reserved parking spots.