After two interims, UNM is getting a permanent University lawyer. UNM needs stability in the University Counsel's Office, said Jo Ann Stringfield. Stringfield is the interim senior associate University counsel and one of three University counsel finalists.
by Steven Fernandez Daily Lobo When Dionne Marsh was on the court for UNM, she was wreaking havoc on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Unfortunately for the Lobo women's basketball team, Marsh spent too much time on the bench when it needed her most. The sophomore post led all scorers with 18 ...
UNM athletics director candidate Jim Schaus said if you're going to put the logo of a school across your chest, you want to be the very best at everything, not just the popular sports.
The UNM School of Architecture & Planning acted on the accreditation team's last recommendation six years ago. "Their biggest recommendation was that the program needed to be housed in one building, and we're getting that," said Geraldine Forbes, director of the school. "It's the big, noisy hole across the street."
The body image support group on campus has only two members. But 11 million people suffer from an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia in the United States, according to 2005 statistics from the National Eating Disorders Association.
Rick Hartzell said his response to why the Lobos have a had a few run-ins with the law lately might not be popular. Hartzell, the second finalist interviewed for the coveted UNM athletics director slot, said some of the responsibility falls on the types of students coaches recruit. And some responsibility falls on the athletics department holding students accountable, he said.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Students in local businessman Paul Shirley's class will get more than a good grade if they do well on their final presentations - they'll also get money. Shirley's class, which was split into five teams, presented startup business plans Monday in the SUB. The plans ranged ...
by Eva Dameron Daily Lobo High school and UNM students toured the world Saturday. The UNM World Language Expo in Ortega Hall provided a packed morning schedule with classes such as Japanese Origami, Intro to Arabic, Crepe Making, Chinese Calligraphy and German Stereotypes. Dana Reinhardt, a ...
UNM's sororities and fraternities raised $10,000 for charity during the past week. The money went to Camp Enchantment, a camp for children with cancer.
Paul Krebs has a solution for the dwindling attendance at Lobo basketball games. "One thing always improves attendance, and that's winning," he said. "I know that's easier said than done."
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Provost candidate Ram¢n GutiÇrrez received flak during a student interview Friday because of a controversial history book he published in 1983. After GutiÇrrez's introduction, students were asked to address questions to the candidate. The first student asked ...
New Mexico students who don't qualify for the Lottery Success Scholarship may soon have another option to help pay for school. Legislators approved $49 million for need-based aid for college students during the last legislative session.
ASUNM's finance committee has cut the budgets of its service agencies significantly less than other groups' budgets during the first round of reductions.
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo One in four New Mexicans do not have health care, but Mary Feldblum plans to change that. Mary Feldblum, director of Health Security for New Mexicans, spoke to about 15 UNM students Thursday about a health care plan that would provide care for almost all New Mexicans. The ...
Carson Metzger, Grad student, American studies "It's a good idea. I think that the kids are going to find ways to drink anyway, but they should be allowed to be entertained." Crystal Nielsen, Senior, Biology "I think it's OK as long as they stay in their area. I don't think it's fair to restrict ...
by Christopher Sanchez Daily Lobo Reed Dasenbrock said it is important to understand the position of University provost before taking on the responsibility. "There is no spring season, no warm-ups and there are no training wheels," said Dasenbrock, who has been interim provost since 2005. Dasenbrock ...
The UNM Board of Regents received a petition Wednesday urging them to hire a woman as interim president of the University. Gail Houston, director of UNM's Women Studies Program, said they collected 275 signatures from students, faculty and staff who want to see a female head of state on campus.
by Andre van der Merwe Daily Lobo On a night when the Lobos struggled to put together any type of offense, their defense bailed them out. The UNM men's basketball team (17-11, 8-7 MWC) duked it out defensively against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (15-12, 9-6 MWC) Wednesday night at The Pit ...
Matt Gerety has high expectations for the compassion and charity of people on campus. Gerety, general military course adviser, is the organizer for Operation Iraqi Children, a semester-long drive for school supplies for Iraqi children.
by Mark Schaaf Daily Lobo Regent Don Chalmers said donating to the Presidential Scholarship is a good investment. "It is a wonderful feeling," Chalmers said. "They are successful here and we know they are going to be successful when they leave here." The Presidential Scholarship Program provides ...
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