Professor leaves behind intellectual legacy
Emeritus Peter Dorato dedicated years to the UNM Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, but his students and colleagues said his passion and kindness is what they will miss most.
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Emeritus Peter Dorato dedicated years to the UNM Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, but his students and colleagues said his passion and kindness is what they will miss most.
A new emergency alert system, LoboAlerts, is replacing TextMe as the method the University uses to inform students of emergencies on campus. LoboAlerts, which is being implemented this semester, is a system that automatically signs students up to receive alerts.
UNM President David Schmidly announced that he would be undergoing medical treatment for a slow-growing abdominal tumor Aug. 18. He said the tumor, discovered during a routine checkup in May, would need more attention than previously thought.
An arsonist struck at the Sigma Chi House at 1850 Campus Blvd. N.E. early June 10, Albuquerque Fire Department officials said. It was the ninth fire at this location in the last two years.
Avoiding the freshman 15 or the extra pounds put on during mid-terms could soon be easier thanks to a group of students opening a student run co-op store on campus.
A subcommittee of the Board of Regents voted Thursday to table the law students’ request to secede from the Graduate and Professional Students Association.
It wasn’t a chemical reaction that sent the Biomedical Research Facility into flames early Wednesday morning. According to the Albuquerque Fire Department, a generator tested outside the building, north of UNM Hospital, on the ground level started the blaze.
UNM President David Schmidly announced Tuesday that he will be seeking medical treatment for a small abdominal tumor. Schmidly told UNM Today that the slow-growing tumor was discovered during a routine checkup, and he will seek specialty treatment out of state.
The Graduate and Professional Student Association Council wrangled Saturday between pushing for a more ethical elections code or continuing to allow elections to mirror those of state and federal government. The council debated how to amend the GPSA bylaws to ensure that elections reflected transparency, fairness and consistency.
Instead of lighting up the night, the Luminaria Awards will light up the faces of four appreciated members on the UNM janitorial staff. The Office of Equity and Inclusion will have its first-ever Luminaria Awards Dinner tonight in the SUB, where the University will recognize the services of people who have gone above the call of duty in promoting diversity and support.
The City of Albuquerque Transit Department reported a 15.4 percent increase in ridership compared with last year, reaching a 1 million rider high for the month of March.
Though politics can make some red-hot with frustration, the Democratic Party of New Mexico wants to show UNM students why it can be cool to go blue.
Young professionals and students from UNM flocked to meet and mingle with city and state politicians at the Banque Lofts in downtown Albuquerque on Friday night.
Employees being laid off from the UNM Office of Capital Projects said the budget shortfalls are caused by a combination of mismanagement and hard economic times.
The New Mexico Rail Runner opened Wi-Fi access to all passengers for a 90-day trial, but Rail Runner commuters say they have wiped out while trying to surf the Web. Rail Runner spokeswoman Augusta Meyers said the $2.5 million Internet service contract will be finalized with the provider after the three-month trial. She said administrators want to make sure the system runs properly before making it official.
As the sun set on tax day, the Albuquerque Tea Party movement began its rally against government growth and spending. Hundreds of protesters lined Menaul Boulevard from San Pedro Drive to Wyoming Boulevard on Thursday to support the conservative political movement.
As purse strings are drawn tighter at UNM, Steve Beffort’s position of vice president of Institution Support Services, which he has held for 2 1/2 years, will be eliminated.
ASUNM Candidates had their final chance to speak out Tuesday by answering questions from students and student organizations. ASUNM Election Commission Director Brian Moore said the commission hosted the event — which about 40 people attended — to give students a chance to decide which candidates will best represent them in ASUNM.
UNM Office of Capital Projects is eliminating six full-time positions and cutting six unfilled positions to deal with a lack of funding for fiscal year 2011.
Students are helping refugees make the transition to life in America.