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.
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.
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.
Joela Bezzeg Senior Linguistics Daily Lobo: What do you do on campus during the summer? Joela Bezzeg: I work at the library. DL: Do you file books away on the shelves? JB: No. I receive books. I worked in the basement of Zimmerman before the fire. So, now I'm upstairs with Parish. DL: What's ...
After seven years of lobbying and fundraising, ASUNM will soon fulfill its goal of installing lights on Johnson Field. "The lights make the University more like a university," former ASUNM President Brittany Jaeger said. "I went to about 12 other universities to see what they were doing, and of all 12, only one didn't have lights on their recreational field."
Students who commute from the West Side can sit back and surf the Internet if they ride Rapid Ride. The city extended the Rapid Ride bus service to Albuquerque's West Side on July 7. Now is a great time to hop on the route and try it out, said Greg Payne, director of transit for the city.
This isn't your grandmother's cookbook, but it might be your great-great-grandmother's cookbook. One of the Center for Southwest Research's recent acquisitions is "El Libro de Cocina" by French chef Jules GouffÇ. It is a Mexican edition of a classic Spanish cookbook similar to the modern "The Joy of Cooking," said Mike Kelly, the center's director.
Russell Yazzie Freshman Media arts and computer science Daily Lobo: What are you doing on campus this summer? Russell Yazzie: I'm in the American Indian Summer Bridge program right now. DL: How are you enjoying the program so far? RY: It's fun. You get to meet new people and start classes early. DL: ...
Despite the sweltering temperatures, summer is not a hot season for businesses in the UNM area. The plunge in business can be distressing, said Yashoda Naidoo, the owner of Annapurna Ayurvedic Cuisine and Chai House at 2201 Silver Ave. S.E.
A federal judge in New Mexico denied a request to subpoena UNM for the personal information of Internet users suspected of music piracy. Negotiations between UNM and the Recording Industry Association of America should begin this week to find the best way to release the information, UNM lawyer Richard Mertz said.
Students fed up with UNM's parking situation have another option starting in the fall, a state representative said. ABQ Ride will offer free bus service anywhere in the city for UNM students beginning Aug. 20. "At that time, all UNM students will have access to any bus route at any time of the day," said Rep.
A new program is in the works that lets students create superheroes, design alien worlds and look inside the human body without cutting it open. And you don't have to be a computer science major to enroll. UNM's film and digital media program will offer bachelor's and master's degrees with concentrations in engineering, fine arts, business and arts and sciences.
Disc golfers rejoice - Roosevelt Park has reopened. Kiko Velasquez said he has been playing disc golf at the park for about 18 years. "It's pretty exciting. It's a challenging course," he said. "I'm glad that we finally get to play our old course. It's such a beautiful park, anyhow."
Lobbying to the state legislature isn't the only way to get money for UNM. The UNM Foundation raised more than $62 million this year. The foundation, a nonprofit organization that gets money for the University from private donors, raised $14 million more than last year, said Michael Kingan, vice president of the organization.
Student leaders are urging UNM administrators to address hate speech and intolerance on campus. A task force formed by former Provost Reed Dasenbrock recommended in January that the University set up an office to address bigotry on campus, but student leaders say they haven't seen results.
David Harris is satisfied with the legacy he left during his term as acting president of UNM - he's also glad it's over. "I enjoyed my time greatly. It was fun," he said. "I have a greater depth of understanding and appreciation for students, faculty and research staff." Harris will now focus on the job he was hired to do three years ago as the executive vice president for administration.
Rachelle Crosby Senior History and Africana studies They need to do something about bike theft on campus, because it happens a lot. I hate that I can't ride my bike on campus because it's probably going to get stolen. Samantha Torres Junior Political science They need to lower tuition. ...
An associate professor denied promotion two years ago will get full professorship. The Board of Regents unanimously voted June 12 to give Santa Falcone professor status in the School of Public Administration. She will also get a salary adjustment. Falcone's application for promotion was compromised by bias and improper considerations, Regent Mel Eaves said in a statement.
President David Schmidly wants students' opinions on what should be changed at UNM. Student government representatives will meet with him June 25 to discuss student issues.
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