MAY 7
Houldsworth, Russo &Co. will hold a breakfast briefing at 7:30 a.m. at its offices, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. Presenter Matt Engle, of Cragin &Pike Insurance, will offer his expertise on the insurance industry. The breakfast is complimentary for clients and $35 for nonclients. Register online at trusthrc.com/events.
UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration will hold an event to honor John Ceriale, founder and president of Prospect Hotel Advisors, as both the hotel college alumnus of the year and hospitality industry leader of the year. The 11th annual Vallen Dinner of Distinction will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and will feature guest speakers and past honorees, Bill McBeath, president and chief executive officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and Jerry Inzerillo, chief executive officer of Forbes Travel Guide. UNLV President Len Jessup will be the evening’s host. Tickets are $125. To purchase online, visit unlv.edu/hotel/vallen.
MAY 13
The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., will host a 2015 Lincoln Day Dinner with keynote speaker, Jeb Bush. The reception begins at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $150; $250 VIP. To purchase online, visit anedot.com/campaigns.
MAY 14
The Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine will stage a Seminar Series talk with Dr. Ewa Olech, associate professor of medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine. The free event will run 4-5 p.m. Email megan.svarz@unlv.edu for more information.
MAY 19
Society for Marketing Professional Services will focus on social media for the architect/engineer/contractor industry at its luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. $35 members; $50 nonmembers. For tickets online, visit smpslasvegas.com.