Charles Crespy, dean of the Anderson Schools of Management, announced his resignation Wednesday. In July, 23 of 42 faculty members voted no confidence in Crespy.
Filling out a tax return might be less fun than taking a midterm. But taking a midterm doesn't save students money. College students can get money back from taxes by taking advantage of educational credits and deductions, said Liz Kennedy, a spokeswoman for Sallie Mae, a student loan company. "Taxes can be very confusing," she said. "A lot of college students are filling out taxes for their first time, or close to it, and they're not thinking about looking for ways to save money. The onus is on the taxpayer to educate themselves."
Ritchie McKay will not be coaching the UNM men's basketball team next season. Paul Krebs, UNM director of athletics, announced at a news conference Thursday that McKay's contract will be terminated at the end of the 2006-07 season.
Massages and music aren't part of the traditional hospital environment, but they're a weekly event at UNM Hospital. Every Wednesday, the hospital offers an alternative approach to healing through the Arts in Medicine program on the hospital's fifth floor. The program runs from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ambulatory Care Center lobby. Musicians and massage therapists provide nontraditional healing methods to patients, staff, students and the community.
The most important thing about a cultural map is not what is on the map, but what is not on the map, said Jim Enote, who did a cultural map for the Zuni tribe. It could be dangerous for maps to include the location of sacred places, Enote said. "If you don't want it to be out there, don't put it on there," he said. "Somebody's going to find a way to exploit it." Cultural maps are a way for American Indians to identify and document places and progress of their tribes, said student Tobias Major, events coordinator for the University Libraries' Indigenous Nations Library Program.
Tax season is here, but don't be afraid. The Tax Law Club is helping students - and anyone else who needs assistance - file their taxes, said Jeanine Steffy, president of the club.
The Lobos let too many opportunities slip away. In overtime, San Diego State made the UNM men's basketball team pay, pulling away for an 81-74 victory Tuesday at The Pit.
In case taking a 2 1/2-hour test was too easy, the GRE will become almost two hours longer starting in September. ETS, the company that makes the test, announced the change Feb. 8. The test will also include different questions in the verbal and math sections.
The Staff Council passed a resolution Tuesday to ban tobacco use on Main Campus. Karin Retskin, administrative coordinator for Staff Council, said the resolution was passed unanimously by the councilors who were present.
Grayson Kilmer Sophomore Graphic design Daily Lobo: What made you choose to go to college at UNM? Grayson Kilmer: I am from Albuquerque, so it was the closest to my home and my family. DL: What's your favorite thing about UNM? GK: Their film department. I think it is really good. DL: What is ...
About 20 faculty members met Monday in the SUB with Patrick Maney, a candidate for dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He will meet with staff today from 11 to 11:45 a.m. in Ortega Hall 335 and with students from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. in the SUB Lobo A and B. He said he wants to work at UNM because of the campus's ethnic and age diversity.
Some student employees have not received the $1.50-an-hour raise they were promised, said Randy Boeglin, dean of students. The raise was supposed to come into effect during the Jan. 6 payroll period, according to an e-mail sent to employees near the end of last semester.
David Schmidly, UNM's next president, said he plans to begin working at the University by June 1. Before that, he will make several visits to campus to talk with faculty, staff and students.
David Schmidly was selected by the Board of Regents on Saturday as the next president of UNM. The regents made the announcement after a three-hour closed meeting. "I don't think we've ever had an incoming president as outstanding as Dr. Schmidly," Regent Don Chalmers said. "David Harris has been a great acting president, but we can really get things moving forward with David Schmidly."
A group of writers joined forces Friday to help one of their own. A poetry and prose reading was held at the SUB to raise funds for New Mexico poet Paula Gunn Allen, whose home was destroyed by a fire on Oct. 15, 2006. The event was part of a two-day benefit. The suggested donation for attending was $10, and authors sold their books at the event. All proceeds went to the Paula Gunn Allen Fund. About 120 people attended the event, which included readings of Gunn Allen's poetry and readings from Jimmy Santiago Baca, Evelina Lucero, Allison Coke, Judith Van Gieson, Sara Ortiz, E.A. "Tony" Mares, Maritza Perez and Levi Romero.
Now that UNM has chosen a president, it has another decision to make. Interviews begin today for dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Provost Reed Dasenbrock announced five finalists for the position Thursday.
Poet, author and political activist John Ross is in Albuquerque to make people think about Mexico.
Faculty members voted Tuesday to recommend Meredith Hay and Robert McGrath to the regents for UNM's presidency. About 70 faculty members voted, said professor Richard Wood, who ran the meeting. Hay was the only candidate who received unanimous approval.
ASUNM is busing students to Santa Fe today to lobby the Legislature on issues that affect students. Erin Muffoletto, ASUNM's lobby director, said about 50 people signed up to go to Santa Fe. About 12 students went last year, she said.
David Schmidly was selected by the Board of Regents today as the next president of UNM. The regents made the announcement after a three-hour closed meeting.
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