The smell of smoke can still be detected at the entrance of Zimmerman Library, and students preparing for finals are feeling the absence of one of their most important resources - a place to study.

Solar energy is returning to the mechanical engineering building. Assistant professors Andrea Mammoli and Peter Vorobieff received a $200,000 grant in February from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to refurbish the solar panels adorning the roof of the building.

Michael Nakamaye is used to getting prestigious awards. The mathematics professor received teacher of the year at Harvard in 1999, five years after completing his doctorate.

Construction on George Pearl Hall is well under way and on schedule, said Gabriella Gutierrez, associate dean of the School of Architecture and Planning.

Mitch Hastings compares his Web site to Myspace.com. But it's not for people looking to check out the latest bands or find someone to hook up with.