My name is David G. Schwartz. I am a Certified Organizational Ombuds Practitioner and credentialed mediator with a focus on informal conflict resolution in higher education. Before exploring ombuds work, I was an academic faculty member with a research focus on gambling, gaming, Las Vegas, and hospitality history and administrator at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
I have written several books, including At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out With a Bang , Grandissimo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas, Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling , and Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Unmaking, & Remaking of Atlantic City . You can learn more on the Books page, or just click one of the books below to head to Amazon , if you like to cut to the chase.
In addition to my ombuds work, research, and writing, I have also taught in several areas, including History, Law, and Honors. In the past few years, I’ve developed a series of Honors seminars that have consistently engaged students in topics like conspiracy theories, the history of video games, jazz history, and the meaning of alternate history. Currently, I also indulge my love for teaching by leading interactive workshops on a range of conflict resolution topics.
Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling – Casino Edition, non-fiction by David G. Schwartz
Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Remaking, and Unmaking of Atlantic City – 100 Atlantic City stories from David G. Schwartz
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At the Sands – The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out with a Ban
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