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Marina Herrera asks students to support their petition for students to be able to carry stun guns on campus Wednesday afternoon. The organization, Students for Self-Defense, was formed, in part, after ASUNM rejected a pro-stun gun resolution in February.
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ASUNM, UNMPD hold Safety Day to open discussion about campus security

David Lynch | April 7

Associated Students of UNM, in collaboration with UNM Police, held Safety Day on Wednesday, an opportunity for the student government to directly reach out to students about their most pressing concerns regarding security on campus. ASUNM officials said the initiative was something being planned for a few months as a chance for students to have their voice heard. “It’s been one of the bigger outreach events we’ve had all semester,” said ASUNM Legislative Coordinator Noah Michelsohn. “I don’t think many students know about UNMPD, so it’s good to get students talking to them as well so that they know what their actual purpose is.”

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Business students compete in national challenge

Johnny Vizcaino | April 7

This year, UNM is one of 10 schools nationwide to participate in the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers Recruitment Challenge, which is facilitated by EdVenture Partners, a “match-making nonprofit” that hosts annual collegiate competitions.

A sign for the UNM Health Sciences Center resides on north campus in this undated photo. UNM Hospitals continued its run of being recognized as a leader in LGBTQ equality. 
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UNMH recognized for LGBTQ equality

Sayyed Shah | April 7

UNM Hospitals has been declared one of the 496 leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, in its 2016 Healthcare Equality Index. UNMH was recognized as a leader in LGBTQ equality for the fourth consecutive year. The organization recognized UNMH for meeting non-discrimination and training criteria and showing commitment to “equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients, and their families,” according to a statement.

Scribendi Editor in Chief Caitlin Carcerano discusses ASUNM’s accusations against Scribendi on Monday afternoon. The staff shared their opinions about Scribendi having its funding cut.
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Long-running UNM magazine loses funding

Denicia Aragon | April 7

Scribendi, a nonprofit, annual magazine of creative works developed by undergraduate honors students since 1986 has been officially defunded by Associated Students of the UNM after it requested money from this spring’s ASUNM budget. The amount of funding requested by UNM student organizations amounted to more than $1 million. However, less than seven hundred thousand was actually available, resulting in funding reductions for nearly every organization applying.

Lyra Zink, stands at the memorial dedicated to her grandfather, the late professor Lee B. Zink, on Saturday afternoon outside Terrace Mall. Zink was a co-founder and first president of the UNM Retiree Association and was also a professor of economics to over 7,000 students while at UNM. 
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Memorial held for UNM professor

Sayyed Shah | April 5

The UNM Retiree Association held a memorial on Saturday to honor the services of late UNM professor Lee Zink, who co-founded the association and served as its first president. He passed away in 2014 As a tribute to the services of Zink, the UNMRA inscribed a tile with a picture of Zink on the ceremonial wall. Members of the association also installed a bench with a memorial plaque in Terrace Mall near Hogdin Hall.

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Regents committee votes on new degree paths and programs

Elizabeth Sanchez | April 4

The UNM Board of Regents Academic/Student Affairs and Research Committee heard a series of action items, information items and a faculty presentation at Thursday’s meeting. They also shared updates on each member’s designated boards/committees as well as a monthly report on academic affairs. Here are the four things to know:

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ASUNM presidential race: Randy Ko hopes to improve student collaboration

Denicia Aragon | April 4

Randy Ko has been involved in student government since his freshman year in high school. He joined Emerging Lobo Leaders when he first began attending UNM, providing him a glimpse of what the Associated Students of UNM does on behalf of students on campus. Last year, he took his first big step into student government, elected into ASUNM senate and becoming a voting member of the Student Fee Review Board.

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UNM to launch sexual assault survey

Matthew Reisen | April 4

For the first time in the University’s history, UNM will be conducting surveys on sexual assault. This week, the Office of Equal Opportunity at UNM will begin its first Campus Climate Survey in order to assess the student population’s exposure to the risk of sexual misconduct and measure students’ knowledge of the university’s policies and resources. University President Bob Frank said the surveys, which will be sent via email to 10,000 randomly selected students, will have questions that gather information to help the administration improve intervention, prevention and response to sexual misconduct.

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UNM Triathlon brings fun for all ages

Elizabeth Sanchez | April 4

On April 9 and 10, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the University of New Mexico Division of Physical Therapy, the Lobo Triathlon will include an adults’ race, a kids’ race and a Wellness Fair, all on UNM’s Main Campus. Beginning at 2 p.m., Saturday’s kids’ race will involve separate races and race lengths for children under seven, between 7- and 10-year-olds and between 11- and 15-year-olds. The Wellness Fair will also be held from noon until 5 p.m. at Johnson Field that day. On Sunday, the adult race begins at 7 a.m. with a five-kilometer run (a double-loop around the campus), a 20-kilometer bike from UNM to Mesa Del Sol and back, and a 400m serpentine swim at the Seidler Natatorium.

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UNM unveils phase one of Innovate ABQ

Matthew Reisen | April 1

UNM has announced Phase I of Innovate ABQ: a “Live, Work, Play” space for students. The UNM Board of Regents approved an agreement to build a nearly 159,000 square foot, six-story building on the Innovate ABQ property site on the northwest corner of Broadway Boulevard and Central Avenue. “It's going to create extraordinary opportunities for all kinds of UNM students,” University President Bob Frank said.

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Cuba's relations with the U.S. could ignite progress

David Lynch | April 1

It’s a natural inclination for one to want to be with their family in their home country when a parent passes away. Victor Santos, a UNM student who in 2009 came to the U.S. from Cuba with his family as political refugees, wasn’t afforded that opportunity when his father died earlier this year. The arduous process of getting a Cuban passport prevented him from doing so, as well as the cost – it’s about five times higher than getting a U.S. passport.

The UNM seal has been called a racist symbol by two local groups, The Red Nation and Kiva Club. The seal features a frontiersman and a conquistador, while the groups say it should celebrate indigenous heritage.
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Groups campaigning to abolish UNM official seal over racism

Denicia Aragon | March 31

The Red Nation and Kiva Club are campaigning to abolish the UNM's official seal, saying it is racist towards Native Americans. "The UNM [official seal] celebrates genocide and conquest—both are violations of basic human rights and belong in a museum of a bygone era," said The Red Nation co-founder Nick Estes. "It’s 2016 and UNM is still celebrating crimes against humanity – colonialism and genocide – and Natives are still underrepresented at all levels at the University.”

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Event aims to get Black women involved in medicine

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 31

UNM faculty and students will come together on Friday to discuss the role of black women in the field of medicine, and brainstorm solutions to lack of participation from the underprivileged community in the field. The event titled “Face of Medicine: Black Women in Medicine” will be held at the Domenici Center. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) black women comprise just over one percent of faculty in academic medicine. Friday’s event is an attempt to raise awareness about the lack of representation of black women in academic medicine and to inspire attendees to take a stance on the subject, event organizers said.

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UNM professors help dub 'Finding Nemo' to Navajo

Elizabeth Sanchez | March 31

Since 2014, Joe Kee Jr. and Jennifer Wheeler have been translating and dubbing the script of the popular film "Finding Nemo" into Navajo through the Navajo Nation Museum, in the hopes of preserving the language for future generations. Navajo Nation Museum Director Manuelito Wheeler said the translated film recently premiered publicly throughout New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. He said there will eventually be future screenings once the museum finalizes a DVD release on April 26, when DVD copies will be available at the Navajo Nation Museum gift shop and Walmart.

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