Limitation of Alcohol Policy for Events

Effective Date: 6/1/2026

To whom this policy applies

All University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine ("UNR Med") employees, faculty,volunteers, students, guests, and external partners hosting events on behalf of UNRMed.

Purpose/Background

UNR Med supports a safe, inclusive and professional environment at all UNR Medevents. The policy aligns with and supports health principles consistent with our vision of A Healthy Nevada.

This policy establishes limitations of alcoholic beverages at events that utilize Universityfunds or are located at university-owned. leased or managed spaces Examples of eventsinclude, but are not limited to, academic, administrative, learner and departmentalevents, conferences, workshops, trainings, and ceremonies.

Policy

UNR Med prohibits the purchase or provision of alcoholic beverages at any event that:

  1. Uses University funds, including state funds, self-supporting accounts, grantfunds, Foundation accounts, or any UNR Med controlled financial resources.
    OR
  2. Takes place in university-owned, leased, or managed spaces including UNR Medcampus facilities, clinical education spaces, or research facilities.

Events may not include alcohol either directly (served to attendees at the event) orindirectly (cash bars, drink tickets, or contracted service).

Compliance

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

  • Denial of event approval or space reservation

Review

Approved by Medical Executive Committee 5/20/2026