In the ongoing debate over whether or not to abolish UNM’s official seal — which some call offensive for essentially glorifying the conquest of indigenous people — another important part of the University’s population was asked to provide insight. A forum on Wednesday provided UNM alumni the opportunity to voice their opinions.
Gary Johnson and Jill Stein are two names that voters are discussing as an alternative to the major party nominees, but New Mexico voters have another option as well. Socialist Presidential Candidate Gloria La Riva visited UNM Tuesday to inform students that she’s actually on the ballot in New Mexico.
This year, the Associated Students of UNM, Lobo Spirit and Student Special Events have partnered with University Communication and Marketing to bring students a modern take on the classic homecoming dance. Silent Lights, as it’s being called, will take place Thursday in Zimmerman Plaza from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. It has the unique distinction of being the University’s first attempt at a silent disco.
Beer and liquor sales raked in $40,000 for the UNM Athletic Department in the Lobos’ season-opening football game in early September, with a net profit of around $20,000 on the night. Though it’s too early to tell how liquor sales will fare in future games, Deputy Athletic Director for External Operations Brad Hutchins, said the University is optimistic. “Concessions were positive after one game, and we look forward to selling more in the future,” he said.
“Happy Days Are Beer Again,” read the powerpoint. The classroom resembled a brightly lit lounge, with its loosely spaced tables and small bar. Steve Fye stood at the bar polishing glasses in a massive white chef’s hat.
The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement held its 22nd conference this week, focusing on confronting systemic injustice. APD Forward — a community coalition working to reform APD — and the Albuquerque Civilian Police Oversight Agency outlined their plan for creating effective police reform within the Albuquerque Police Department.
Have you ever wondered what happens to those disassembled and stripped bikes that remain locked to the rack for days, weeks or months on end? The Physical Plant Department, in collaboration with UNMPD, is in charge of removing abandoned bicycles, as well as bicycles that are unsuitably secured at or near building entrances, handrails or locations other than designated bicycle lockers or racks.
The duck pond, the quad, the rose gardens, Johnson Field — UNM Main Campus contains some of the most scenic and useful outdoor spaces in the city. From yoga to APD recruitment to weddings and much more, these locations host a wide variety of functions for students and the Albuquerque community alike. Students, faculty, staff and off-campus organizations in particualr use these venues for the sharing of ideas and a diverse array of events.
On Sept. 23, the UNM LBGTQ Resource Center hosted a roundtable discussion in honor of Celebrate Bisexuality Day. The LBGTQ Center opened its doors at noon and hosted an hourlong discussion, inviting a diversity of students, both traditional and nontraditional, to participate — regardless of sexual orientation.
On Sept. 6, ITT Technical Institute closed its 138 campuses in 39 states after the U.S. Department of Education found that ITT wasn’t in compliance with accreditation standards, leaving its many students with unfinished degrees. UNM is one of the higher education institutions in the state that will be accepting transfer credits from ITT Tech students as an option for them to continue their education in Albuquerque.
Zach Gallegos has had a love for geology and outer space since he was a child, and thanks to a lifetime of hard work, his dream of becoming an astronaut might become a reality. He is currently one of the top 100 candidates, out of an initial pool of 200,000, to take a one-way trip to the Red Planet, with the goal of studying its geological history and helping humans to someday become an interplanetary species. 16 total will make the trip to Mars; four every two years. “I have a personal interest of being an explorer, traveling to new places and seeing new things,” Gallegos said. “Going to Mars is the ultimate exploration, pushing the frontier.”
The attorney for the three men who were accused of sexually assaulting a former UNM student in 2014 before charges were dropped, has filed a second lawsuit, this time against specific UNMPD officers, accusing them of civil rights violations during the original investigation. Earlier this year, the three men filed a lawsuit against the University saying its investigation of the 2014 allegations was flawed.
As the effects of climate change continue to manifest themselves in the early 21st century, effective water management and conservation should be among our top priorities, said former journalist and UNM Water Resources Program Director John Fleck. The Daily Lobo discussed the ongoing issue of water conservation with Fleck in the wake of his recently published book, “Water is for Fighting Over, and Other Myths about Water in the West."
There has been widespread debate on campus this year about a year-old UNM policy that makes all faculty and staff mandatory reporters of Title IX violations. UNM Title IX Coordinator Heather Cowan said the policy, which was installed in May of 2015, requires all faculty and staff to report any Title IX violations they are told about, unless the violation is part of a class discussion or comes up in academic work.
Over the past two weeks, more people than usual have returned to their lockers at Johnson Center only to find their valuables gone, said Jim Todd, director of Recreational Services and Johnson Center, in a statement last week. After becoming aware of four locker break-ins in the student men’s locker room of the rec center, the gym increased locker room patrols by students and professional staff, Todd said.
Should a person’s work be judged by their character?
On Thursday evening, students and activists protesting racism and police brutality flooded into the intersection of Central Ave and Cornell Drive, carrying signs and banners and blocking traffic for nearly 10 minutes. The protest was organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation of New Mexico, and included members of the UNM Kiva Club, the Red Nation and Black Lives Matter.
For the first time, a non-UNM student has become a part of Scribendi, the annual literary and arts magazine produced by the UNM Honors College. As part of the Western Regional Honors Council National Student Exchange, Southern Oregon University student Allie Sipe is the magazine’s first visiting staff member.
Governor Susana Martinez on Friday unveiled a new long-term plan which envisions 66 percent of working-age New Mexicans having college degrees by 2030. The curtain on the initiative, coined “Route to 66,” was pulled back during Martinez’s 2nd Annual Higher Education Summit on Friday at Embassy Suites. The idea was conceived at a meeting between the governor’s office and higher-ed stakeholders last month, she said.
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