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Senate passes bill to save money for Lottery recipients

Caleb Fort | March 5

The New Mexico Senate passed a bill Friday that would make students on the Lottery Scholarship exempt from tuition raises. Sen. Stuart Ingle, the author of the bill and a Republican from Portales, said he wants schools to think carefully about raising tuition. "If you look at what's happened over the past 10 years, tuition keeps going up," he said. "Our lottery funds can only support so much. I'm trying to get some stability in the money for our kids." The bill is set to go through the House education, finance and judicial committees.

Aaron McIntire, 16, demonstrates a martial arts exercise as part of the World Language Expo next to Ortega Hall on Saturday.

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Language takes stage at expo

March 5

Students got a chance to have an international experience without leaving campus Saturday. The World Language Expo in Ortega Hall had competitions and presentations, including Tahitian dance, chalk art and Vietnamese origami. "It's a tremendous coming-together of the community," said Marina Peters-Newell, coordinator of lower-division languages. "One of the things we've tried to do is bring together culture and countries so that New Mexicans get a taste of the world."

Steve McKernan, right, shows New Mexico first lady Barbara Richardson, center, and Alice King the view from the fifth floor of the future Barbara and Bill Richardson Pavilion of UNM Hospital.

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UNMH to build children's wing

March 5

The Carrie Tingley Hospital Foundation announced a $1.6 million pledge to UNM Hospital on Friday to build an inpatient children's wing and surgical suite in the Bill and Barbara Richardson Pavilion. The donation demonstrates commitment to patients and their families, said Don Blanton, president of the foundation's board of directors. "It's our outward show of support for them," he said. "A lot of the people we deal with are below the poverty level."

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Q & A: Michael Mares

March 2

Alumnus Michael Mares talked to 20 faculty members Thursday about his vision for the College of Arts and Sciences if he is chosen as dean.

Computer science professor Jared Saia talks about the development of his algorithm program Thursday in the Ferris Engineering Center.

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Professor goes to war with Web's hackers

Caleb Fort | March 2

Hackers often use networks of hijacked computers called botnets to send spam and attack Web sites. But defending against hackers is usually left up to single computers. "If you have one person trying to prevent action from hundreds of thousands of computers working together, the chances aren't very good," said Jared Saia, a UNM professor of computer science. "It's a one-against-many battle."

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daily lobo asks you:

March 2

Alex McCash Freshman Anthropology I don't really think it is that much of a problem. I haven't been hit by anyone. Lynette Mendonca Sophomore Nutrition That would kind of bother me. Yeah, sometimes I kind of get ran over, but at the same time, it's really funny when you find them falling and ...

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Pornographic spam forces UNM Today to change policy on calendar submissions

March 2

The process for submitting events to UNM Today's Web site calendar had to be changed because spammers infiltrated the system and posted links to pornography, said Bill Szaroletta, director of advancement.

Niki Gill attaches badges to lanyards for the Marsha K. Hardeman Black Cultural Conference on Wednesday in Mesa Vista Hall. Registration for the conference begins today in African-American Student Services.

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Conference to celebrate African-American history

March 1

A conference this weekend will bring African-American culture alive like never before at UNM, said Scott Carreathers, director of African-American Student Services. "It's just a great way to have people become culturally aware," he said. "You're not always going to experience things like that in the state of New Mexico."

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March 1

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Putting the spotlight on women's heritage

Nancy Seplveda | March 1

UNM's Women's Resource Center is sponsoring a series of cultural and educational events in honor of Women's History Month, which begins today. "This month provides wonderful opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments and hard work of women on this campus and in the community," said Sandrea Gonzales, director of the center.

Lobo guard Jamaal Smith, right, looks at a frustrated Aaron Johnson in the second half of the Lobos' 85-83 loss to UNLV on Wednesday at The Pit.

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Bitter end for the Lobos

Steven Fernandez | March 1

It was the type of loss that has become too familiar to the UNM men's basketball team.

Shane Urioste, a distance education coordinator, eats lunch in the Media Technology Room in Woodward Hall on Tuesday. Urioste, who would be affected by the raise for UNM faculty and staff members that the House passed last week, said, "The raise doesn't m

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Employees may get raise

February 28

Faculty and staff of all higher education institutions in New Mexico might get a 5 percent raise if the State Senate approves the appropriations act passed by the House last week. House Bill 2, the legislation that determines where state money goes, also includes a 0.75 percent increase in the University's retirement contributions. It is being reviewed by the Senate Finance Committee before going to the full Senate for a vote. The raise last year was 4.25 percent, but after factors such as inflation were calculated, the raise was worth less than $100 a year, said David Groth, president of Staff Council. "We hope it does more than it did last year," he said. "The University needs to be looking at other ways to compensate good staff members." Curt Porter, associate vice president of budget, planning and analysis, said staff members at UNM get paid about the same as they would for similar jobs in the city. Faculty is paid 8 to 10 percent below peer institutions, he said.

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It takes more than a degree to succeed

Caleb Fort | February 28

A diploma and a firm handshake might not be enough to guarantee success for college graduates. The UNM Alumni Association will host a conference today to help prepare seniors for the real world. The conference includes workshops on rÇsumÇs and managing time and money. Tanya Campos, a Career Services manager, said there are two kinds of students when it comes to preparing for graduation. "There's a group of students who know this information - maybe not to the extent that they should - but they could probably use a refresher or a reminder," she said.

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Dean of libraries position sought by four candidates

February 27

Four finalists were named Monday for the dean of University Libraries. Viola Florez, dean of the College of Education, was chairwoman of the search committee that began looking for candidates early last fall. "We had some really excellent candidates," she said. "We're asking for someone who can be a leader."

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Daily Lobo spotlight

February 27

Carolyn Kuchera Doctoral student Literature Daily Lobo: What topic are you thinking of dissertating? Carolyn Kuchera: I'm interested in American realism. DL: Why does that interest you? CK: Because of the socialist undercurrent to all of it - the anti-capitalist states. DL: Why do you like it? CK: ...

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Schmidly will make more than $500K

Caleb Fort | February 27

Student Aaron Knauer had one question about David Schmidly's $587,000-a-year contract. "What was his major?" Knauer said. "I'd like to follow in his footsteps. That seems like a pretty good deal." The Board of Regents approved the five-year contract for Schmidly, UNM's next president, on Friday. Annually, Schmidly will get a $380,000 salary, $120,000 deferred compensation, a $42,000 car allowance and a $45,000 housing allowance.

Lara Bilikmen, a dignitary from Turkey, talks to several people on Friday in the SUB about bringing more international students to UNM.

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International dignitaries hear University's pitch

Nancy Seplveda | February 27

Dignitaries from around the world were invited to UNM this week in an effort to get more international students to come to the University. The dignitaries represented embassies, consular offices and Fulbright Scholar foundations from countries including Taiwan, Chile, Saudi Arabia and Togo. "This is a great opportunity for UNM to promote the general international impression of U.S. higher education," said Myriam Mu§oz, an employee of UNM's Office of International Admissions.

Golfer Pete Sierra practices his stroke before a putt at the UNM North Golf Course on Sunday. About 700 people rallied to protest its possible development.

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Protesters rally to preserve golf course from development

February 26

About 700 people rallied at the North Golf Course on Sunday to protest its possible development and petition for its preservation. Sara Koplik, president of the North Campus Neighborhood Association, said residents became concerned after a story in the Albuquerque Journal stated the Board of Regents was interested in building a retirement community on the property.

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Polishing presentation skills

February 26

Graduate students in education practiced presenting their research Thursday. The research colloquium benefits their research because students do a formal presentation, get immediate feedback and finalize their project, said alumna Ann Claunch, who participated in the first four years of the colloquium.

David Madigan, candidate for dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, answers questions from students Friday in the SUB.

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Q & A: David Madigan

February 26

David Madigan met with five students in the SUB on Friday to tell them why he'd be a good dean for the College of Arts and Sciences. Madigan got his bachelor's in mathematical sciences and Ph.D. in statistics at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.