President David Schmidly is encouraging students to donate to United Way of Central New Mexico, despite the economic downturn. "Now, more than ever, it is time for us to pull together as a community and to help our brothers and sisters in need," Schmidly wrote in his Monday morning message Oct.
Question of the Week? Nick Baca Freshman Biochemistry "I think the Democrats now are overpowering the Republicans in the sense of just Obama's plan to tax us, and I think they're going to do a real significant job in this country." Natalia Gurule Senior Biochemistry "It'll be interesting over the next decade just to see what happens.
UNM plans to limit smoking on campus, or ban it altogether, by the end of the summer. President David Schmidly has appointed a committee, the UNM Smoke-Free Environment Committee, to look into whether UNM should ban smoking on campus or relegate it to designated areas.
President David Schmidly announced Tuesday he will enact a spending and hiring freeze at UNM. He presented a plan for a "strategic spending pause" to the UNM Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee and said it is designed to boost UNM's savings during tough economic times.
Students and faculty can skip a meal this week and participate in the first program directed by Meal Exchange in the U.S. Meal Exchange is a nonprofit and has operated in Canada since 1993. It has since spread to 50 universities in Canada and now to UNM.
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Pageant contestants aren't the only ones asking for world peace these days. The UNM chapter of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist Club is hosting a discussion today with Amnesty International and humanist societies to share perspectives on world peace.
The UNM Department of Anthropology is expected to be in the top 20 anthropology programs in the nation, according to its chairman. "Anthropology is one of the strongest programs at UNM," chairman Michael Graves said in an e-mail to the Daily Lobo. "I am hopeful it will continue as such.
The Democratic Party swept New Mexico's elections Wednesday, taking every contested senatorial and congressional seat. Tom Udall won the race for the Senate against Steve Pearce, pulling 61 percent of the vote with 90 percent of precincts reporting. Democrat Martin Heinrich topped Darren White in the District 1 congressional race, winning 55 percent of the vote.
Barack Obama ended his historic run for president with a landslide win Tuesday. He will be the 44th president of the United States and the first black president in the nation's history. Media outlets declared Obama the winner after a string of projected wins in battleground states including Ohio, Florida, Virginia and Iowa.
The stresses of election season might be hazardous to your health. Yoga instructor Nancy Hawk explains why stress is dangerous and how you can avoid it. Daily Lobo: What are some causes of stress? Nancy Hawk: Everything causes stress. It's the lifestyle - we are all so busy rushing around, and work.
The 6.4 Mil Levy has been in place since 1954 and is up for reauthorization every eight years. The levy provided about $75 million from property taxes to UNM Hospital last year. Billy Sparks, executive director of communications and marketing for the Health Sciences Center, said the levy helps pay for crucial equipment at the hospital.
A third-party candidate hasn't won the presidency since 1860, when Abraham Lincoln came into office. But third parties serve an important function in the democratic process, despite their low election rate, said Michael Rocca, assistant professor of political science.
About 11.8 million illegal immigrants are estimated to live in the United States, an increase from the 8.5 million estimated in 2000, according to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain have said the country's immigration system needs to be improved.
Are you concerned about local elections? If so, which ones? Tyler Robertson Junior Psychology "Not really.... I've watched all the commercials. I haven't seen a whole lot of what they're going to do. It's more of just bashing each other. I just kind of go with my party and their views.
Reps. Steve Pearce and Tom Udall are spending time at UNM to inform students of their positions on the problems America faces this election year. Pearce, a Republican, said students should know he has their best interests at heart. "Between my background, my knowledge and my passion for working for New Mexico, I am the candidate who will see that New Mexico and the United States fix our economy and that we move into this new generation with jobs for the future and hope for the future," he said.
The winner of this year's presidential race will have to address the ominous question of global warming. Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain have said they recognize the importance of climate change and reducing America's dependence on foreign oil, but they have different solutions to the problem.
Voters have to weed through the major-party candidates and nonpartisan judges before they get to the general obligation bonds on the ballot. Bond C will distribute more than $57 million to health-related facilities for construction and expansion. About $28 million of the bond funds would benefit UNM.
UNM professor Renee Ornelas will receive a Distinguished Public Service Award for her work with victims of sexual abuse. Ornelas, who teaches at the UNM Health Sciences Center, is the director of Para Los Niños. The program provides medical care for children who have been sexually abused and follows up with teenagers who have been sexually assaulted.
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