You don't need to major in engineering to take advantage of the Centennial Engineering Center when it opens next year. "The University is investing in ... not just engineering - engineering plus all interdisciplinary programs, which we have with every other college," said Joseph Cecchi, dean of the engineering school.
If you catch Tour de France fever, riding your bicycle to campus may be the cure. UNM offers services to encourage students to choose biking over driving, said Cynthia Martin, program planning manager for Parking and Transportation Services.
Every year, the two student governments, ASUNM and GPSA, establish student priorities to lobby for at the Legislature. This year is no different.
Exceeded in size by Alaska, Texas, California and Montana, New Mexico is America's fifth largest state. Within New Mexico's 121,365 square miles, you could fit more than 78 Rhode Islands, 62 Delawares, 21 Connecticuts or 13 New Jerseys. All of America's 10 smallest states could fit inside New Mexico's borders with room to spare, as could all five states of New England.
Albuquerque geeks will soon have a place to spend their Monday nights. Burt's Tiki Lounge, at 313 Gold Ave. S.W., will introduce Geeks Who Drink on Aug. 6. The event will be hosted by Eric Kohen, also known as Quizmaster Eric the Jewish Viking.
Staff Report For now, it's safer to park your bicycle on campus than it was last semester. UNM Police arrested a man believed to be responsible for most of the bicycle thefts at the University, said Lt. Pat Davis, spokesman for the department. "This is a suspect that has a large criminal history of larceny," he said.
There's more to burlesque than what meets - or doesn't meet - the eye. The members of Burlesque Noir, a self-described neo-burlesque troupe, practice for about six hours each week, said Holly Rebelle, the troupe's founder. And the rehearsal has clearly had an effect on Burlesque Noir's artistic evolution.
Most people get on an airplane once or twice a year. Usually, it's to visit friends and relatives or take a vacation. However, the staff of UNM Hospital's Lifeguard is expected to fly every day.
The Internet is the best place to start looking for scholarships. The Financial Aid Office lists scholarships that are available through UNM at its Web site, Unm.edu/~finaid. The Web site also has links to search engines where students can enter their information and search for national scholarships.
UNM President David Schmidly didn't know what he wanted to do when he started college in the early '60s. "I was interested in basketball and girls," he said. "Academics was the last thing on my list of priorities." Schmidly started his tenure as the University's 20th president on June 1.
There is no word that can explain Mirai Express and still give it the credit it deserves. The restaurant, on 120 Harvard Drive S.E., offers affordable and tantalizing Japanese fare close to UNM.
With a new semester comes new ideas. This year, the Daily Lobo will be more accessible to you. We've revamped our Web site, so now it's easier to navigate. Soon we plan to add blogs, video and podcasts, which will provide further insight into the news of the day.
Free radicals are atoms or molecules that incite chemical reaction. But free-thinking radicals John and Nan Morningstar try to bring people together through the punk rock ethos embodied by their shop.
Vanessa Mikan Aviators American Eagle Outfitters $12.50 T-shirt Old Navy $1.50 Sweatpants Goodwill $5.00 Mikan doesn't like to spend more than $15 when she goes shopping. As a Pilates instructor, she keeps her style casual. The most extravagant item she owns is a Jade bracelet given to her by a ...
Michael Clifford Graduate student Business I live pretty close to campus, so I don't need to use the bus, but I think it's a good idea. I think it's good for economic development. Brittany Whelchel Sophomore Business I'll use it every once in a while, but I bike to most places that I go. ...
The campus crime watch is based on reports from the UNM Police Department. The police briefs run every Tuesday on Page 2 during the school year.
People say it's taboo to bring up religion and politics in conversation. But the director of religious studies said it's necessary to understand what's happening in the world.
With a new coach comes a new system, and with a new system comes new recruiting ideas. But UNM track and field and cross country head coach Joe Franklin said that even though it's a new system, the program will continue to pursue local athletes.
The UNM men's basketball program is beginning a new era after one of the most difficult years in its history. After the Lobos' second losing season in 24 years, Steve Alford was hired to replace Ritchie Mckay in order to bring the howl back to The Pit.
UNM intends to combat Albuquerque's fickle weather with its indoor practice facility. A variety of Lobo sports teams will benefit from the facility, head football coach Rocky Long said.
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