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Potential Engineering deans visit UNM

Kallie Red-Horse | February 24

The search for the next School of Engineering dean has narrowed to three final candidates, each of whom will visit campus over the next two weeks. Daniel Fleetwood, Patrick O’Shea and Gregory Washington will each have the opportunity to present and conduct an open forum with students, faculty and the community before the Provost makes a final decision. Fleetwood, chair of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, was the first of the three to visit UNM.

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A&S Advisement closed for relocation

Tricia Remark | February 24

The Arts and Sciences Advisement Center is moving to a bigger and better location this week. The center will be closed until Tuesday to complete the move from Ortega Hall to the Student Services Building, according to an e-mail sent to all Arts and Sciences students on Tuesday.

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Liveblogging changes the game in Legislature

Pat Lohmann | February 23

The reporters at the New Mexico Independent were happy to hear that the special session of the New Mexico Legislature was postponed for five days. Having spent hundreds of hours liveblogging the torturous 30-day legislative session, the staff of the online news source kept New Mexicans informed about how their officials were spending tax dollars.

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Hackers attack Physical Plant PCs

Tricia Remark | February 23

Computers in one of UNM’s largest departments were hacked last semester, disabling hundreds of terminals and shutting down online services for a week. But no personnel or student information was stolen, said Chris Vallejos, Institutional Support Services spokesman. “I don’t believe it was a virus.

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Daily Lobo Spotlight: Megan Howser

Sean Gardner | February 22

Daily Lobo: What is your major? Megan Howser: Music education. DL: Are you thinking of a having a different major? MH: I also enjoy meteorology. DL: What do you enjoy about meteorology? MH: I love the weather, and I’m just fascinated by how it works. DL: What is your favorite type of weather?

J.J. Bear, left, and Sara Armstrong practice CPR and other life-saving techniques during their Health Education class in Johnson Gym on Wednesday. They are training to be certified in CPR and automated external defibrillators (AED).

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UNM partners up to promote U.S.-Mexico border research center

Kallie Red-Horse | February 22

UNM is joining other universities near the U.S.-Mexico border to create a resource center aimed at tackling an issue at the forefront of American politics. UNM signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Feb.

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IT seeks input on revamped e-mail portal

February 22

UNM Students and staff are growing accustomed to the updated e-mail system, even if they are disinclined to the sudden change.

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The Dinner Dozen

Candace Hsu | February 22

UNM alumni are opening up their homes to 12 strangers. “Dinner with 12 Strangers” began about six years ago to better connect alumni and students.

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Question and Answer: Paul L. Biderman

Jenny Gignac | February 21

With 40 years of experience, Paul Biderman has all the right stuff when it comes to his position as director of the Institute of Public Law at UNM.

Virginia Graumann, left, and Destinie Murphy discuss what colors to use on their paintings at the Art Building on Saturday. The two are matches in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and participated in an arts and crafts day put on by the program.

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The masterpiece of mentoring

Tricia Remark | February 21

“Was I the only one who put glue on my hands and peeled it off for fun when I was a kid?” J.D. Juerling, vice president of UNM Bigs, asked this question while making an art project with his little brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Student veterans sponsor scholarship

Andrew Beale | February 21

For the first time ever, the Student Veterans of UNM will sponsor scholarships for two student veterans starting in the summer semester. Zack Mutchler, president of Student Veterans of UNM, said the scholarships are important to supplement the financial assistance the government gives to veterans.

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GPSA debates allocating funds to student paper

Andrew Beale | February 21

GPSA is trying to decide if it should volunteer some money to keep the student UNM newspaper afloat. At a meeting Saturday, GPSA discussed whether to give funding to the Daily Lobo from GPSA’s funds.

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ASUNM wants help funding publications

Mario Trujillo | February 18

Full Disclosure: Mario Trujillo is the editor-in-chief of Conceptions Southwest Written into the ASUNM government’s constitution is a clause that automatically allots 8.5 percent of its budget to Student Publications.

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Schmidly's advisory team shuns Staff Council, GPSA

Pat Lohmann | February 18

UNM President David Schmidly unveiled Wednesday the list of students, faculty and administrators who will make up a new team of advisers. Schmidly asked Faculty Senate leadership — but not GPSA and Staff Council — for a list of possible candidates for the team.

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Mayor thinks he can kill property crime

Kallie Red-Horse | February 18

It’s no secret that property crime is common around UNM, and Mayor Richard Berry is not happy about it. Berry said he is planning to tackle the property crime problem and unveiled his plan to do so January. “Eight out of 10 crimes committed in Albuquerque are property crimes,” he said in a Daily Lobo interview.

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Professor advocates blogging in the classroom

Tricia Remark | February 18

The grammar in Facebook postings or instant messages might make some teachers cringe, but not North Carolina State University Professor Chris Anson.

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Police release suspect sketch

Staff Report | February 18

UNMPD released a sketch of a “person of interest” officers would like to interview in connection with the Monday night stabbing of a UNM student.

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Six UNMH doctors headed to Haiti for emergency relief

February 17

The UNM community is responding to the earthquake in Haiti with on-the-ground support. The New Mexico Disaster Medical Assistance Team sent 23 doctors — six from University Hospital — to Haiti for a two-week deployment.

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ASUNM VP wants more lighting on campus

Tricia Remark | February 17

Mike Westervelt, ASUNM vice president, is planning to pass legislation to provide more lighting on campus to make sure a repeat of Monday’s student attack doesn’t happen again. “I don’t want there to be any more dark places where this kind of thing can happen,” Wester said.

Larissa Lewis stands in front of the UNM bookstore and pickets for safety reform in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. After her son, student Kerry Lewis, was murdered last summer, Larissa has been protesting both in town and at the state legislature to make progress toward safety. The Monday night stabbing prompted her appearance at UNM. “You have to provoke people, you have to push buttons,” she said.

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Mother of slain student protests campus security after recent attack

Staff Report | February 17

Larissa Lewis, mother of murder victim and former student Kerry Lewis, said the lack of security at UNM and surrounding areas is appalling. That’s why she protested Tuesday outside of President David Schmidly’s office and in front of UNM on Central Avenue. “Why isn’t he out here?