It's natural to be curious about UNM's history, said Terry Gugliotta, University archivist. "I think wandering around the campus and seeing all these buildings named after people, it's normal to be curious about who they were," she said.
Sin Serenade drummer Noel Marcos Armijo said it was an honor to play at this year's Fall Crawl. "It is nice being around and growing up with musicians around here - being friends with all the bands and bringing music to all the people who are walking around," Armijo said. The Weekly Alibi hosted its 15th Fall Crawl Downtown on Saturday. Sin Serenade, a local country-punk band, performed at the District Bar and Grill. Armijo said it was the fourth time Sin Serenade participated in the event.
Former UNM President Ferrel Heady was involved with his community and took action on a personal level to advance his institution, said Ted Martinez, one of Heady's colleagues. "No matter where he was or who he was dealing with, he was always concerned about others' welfare," Martinez said. Martinez spoke at a memorial for Heady in the SUB on Saturday. Heady died Aug. 17 at age 90. He was the president of UNM from 1968 to 1975 and was known for keeping the campus under control during the years of student protests. Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, Heady's neighbor, declared Aug. 26 as Ferrel Heady Day throughout the state of New Mexico.
Freshman Memi Moore is loving her first week of college, she said. "I feel like I've been waiting for college my whole life," she said. "I was always superbored in high school, and I hated going to school. It was never any fun. It was always serious, serious, serious."
Ionia Collaros, Junior, Communications "I'd say no, because if it comes to sending our troops there, to make that happen, I'm in complete disagreement with that because I have brothers, cousins, all in Iraq right now, and we just want them to be here. So, I would say no. I don't think that the U.S. ...
UNM is ranked fourth out of 100 other institutions for awarding undergraduate degrees to American Indians.
The fire in the basement of Zimmerman Library was not all bad, said Nancy Dennis, assistant dean of University Libraries. "It does present some opportunities," she said. "The collection had to be moved out to replace the carpet, so we thought it would be a good time to remodel." When the first-floor reference area reopens mid-November, it will be significantly different than before the fire, she said.
Before school started, student Megan Goodin received two notifications to pay her tuition prior to disenrollment on Aug. 11. One was sent through the mail and stated she owed $1,100. The other was sent to her LoboWeb account and stated she owed $5,900. Goodin said she chose to pay the lesser amount. As a result, she was disenrolled from all her courses.
UNM is almost ready to begin searching for a new university president, said Susan Carkeek, vice president of human resources. The groundwork includes a consulting firm, a special advisor and more than 150 interviews with various campus constituencies, she said. The regents on the presidential search committee - Raymond Sanchez, Sandra Begay-Campbell and Mel Eaves - conducted interviews with the UNM community to find out what people want from the new president, Sanchez said.
An ASUNM proposal for lighting Johnson Field might find funding this year, said Brittany Jaeger, ASUNM president. The lights would make it safer for students to walk from their cars to their dorm rooms, she said. "Nobody would expect somebody to park a mile away from their house that they would have to walk back to in the dark," Jaeger said.
After numerous attempts to apply for the Title V grant, UNM's main campus was awarded $2.8 million to improve services for Hispanic students. "It's a great opportunity for the University. Not often do you get an opportunity like this," said Tim Gutierrez, director of College Enrichment/Special Programs. "It's a great opportunity for the University. Not often do you get an opportunity like this," said Tim Gutierrez, director of College Enrichment/Special Programs.
UNM professor Mohamed El-Genk said it is important to diversify power sources. "We can not afford to exclude any options, because we have a diverse environment and circumstances in which we need different energy," he said. "If I say nuclear can do it and go and ignore the others, it is very stupid, very irresponsible." He is working on a project that will use the waste heat from a nuclear plant, or any other power plant, to heat homes or send it to factories to use, he said.
For Amy Farrar-Baker, running is more than just a way to stay in shape. With every mile she treads over, Farrar-Baker financially assists the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. On Jan. 7, 2007, Farrar-Baker will be in Orlando to run 26.2 miles in the Walt Disney World Marathon. Her participation in the event will ensure that $5,000 goes to benefit the society. "Training for a marathon is a somewhat selfish endeavor," Farrar-Baker said.
Janet Blair, spokeswoman for Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, was not thrilled with the courthouse dÇcor. "When I first walked into this court two years ago, I thought, 'My goodness, this place needs plans and it needs art,'" she said.
Student Heather Gomolak isn't part of an honor society, but she is planning on looking into them. "I would join one because it looks like a good program. It's an honor to be in one, and it would make my mom very happy," she said.
Name: Crystal Donnelly Age: 24 Year: First-year graduate student Major: Planetary science Hometown: Acton, Calif. Favorite thing about UNM: The architecture Least favorite thing about UNM: The heat Favorite class: Glass blowing Favorite place to hang out on campus: In front of the planetary sciences ...
Incoming freshman Jennifer Mahkee attended the 3rd Annual Freshman Family Day to learn about UNM and find out where her classes are. "It showed what UNM is going to be like this year and just how fun and how exciting it will be," she said. "I know everyone says it's fun and exciting, but I want to see it from my own point of view."
UNM officials announced at an Aug. 17 news conference that the University will trade $6 million worth of land for 216 acres in Rio Rancho, which will be used for a West Side campus. David Harris, UNM's acting president, and Patrick Lyons, New Mexico commissioner of public lands, have approved the deal.
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