After seven years as executive vice president of Health Sciences, Dr. Philip Eaton is retiring July 1. "I have been a faculty member here for 37 wonderful years," he said in a news release. "Serving as vice president of this extraordinary institution has been the most professionally fulfilling years of my career.
by Patricia Dworzak Daily Lobo Rapid Ride service will run until 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights this summer. Bill Slauson, manager of planning and marketing of ABQ Ride, said the extended hours are part of the anti-DWI movement, but not the main focus.
Rent in the dorms will go up 6.5 percent for the 2005-2006 academic year. Melanie Sparks, director of campus housing, said the rise in rent is because of the 4 percent compensation increase approved by the Board of Regents. She also said the University upgraded electrical lines. "We're trying to keep our expenses at a minimum so rent doesn't have to go up very much," Sparks said.
Senior Erika Zoller said there's no point in looking for a job in New Mexico when she graduates this month. That is because the job market in New Mexico is less than ideal for recent graduates, she said. "New Mexico is more of a place to retire, not a place to start a career," Zoller said. "We don't have a lot of money in this state, and it's hard to find jobs that aren't dealing with crime or drug abuse."
Meghan Kelly has been attending UNM for 4 years. Kelley, who is receiving a degree in finance and accounting, managed to graduate with a 4.1 GPA. She was given a full scholarship to the St. Louis School of Law. miss most about being at UNM and being an undergraduate? Meghan Kelly: Anderson's computer lab, the pretty campus, knowing people and the familiarity of the campus, accounting classes.
UNM: You get out of it, what you put in Editor, Monday's issue of the Daily Lobo had a letter to the editor that greatly misjudged UNM. Students are not on the bottom of the totem poll, but if you feel like you are then do something about other than whining. Our bookstore and campus life are overpriced ...
by Felicia Fonseca Daily Lobo More work and less play for the participants of Natural High. The Natural High program is moving. On May 15, it will have a new home at Special Programs, and the focus will be narrowed to mentoring students, said Tim Gutierrez, director of Special Programs.
Berkeley to revise policy on campus dances BERKELEY, Calif. (U-WIRE) - Five years after the University of California-Berkeley began cracking down on student dances, the student government and campus administrators are one step closer to finalizing a new "user-friendly" dance policy for the fall.
by Patricia Dworzak Daily Lobo Charles Reuben compares himself to Amtrak. "I'm a valuable service that just can't pay for itself," he said. Reuben has been the manager of the Farris School of Engineering Copy Center for 11 years, but it will close at the end of the month.
by Phil Parker Daily Lobo Every morning Telle takes ibuprofen for his arthritis. Then he might go for a swim in his hot tub. Telle is one of the monkeys who live on top of Logan Hall. Professor John Gluck brought the monkeys to UNM in the early 1970s so he could study different aspects of their behavior. It's not a bad life for four old primates - all between 25 and 30 years old - who spent their early years as the subjects of numerous social experiments. Stump-tailed monkeys are incredibly smart animals, capable of solving memory puzzles or dismantling equipment, Gluck said. Telle is the lone male of the four stump-tailed monkeys living on the roof of UNM's Logan Hall. Still relatively active for his age, Telle's pruned red face looks tired, and he's missing clumps of hair in spots. He walks slowly, and his eyes don't exactly dart in all directions. Lala, Donna and Milly also while away their days in the fenced-in holding area, where they can jump around suspended platforms or climb in and out of massive plastic tubes.
by Karina Guzzi Daily Lobo El Centro de La Raza is on a mission to inform people what Cinco de Mayo is really about. "It's about a battle, not booze. Our culture is not for sale," is the slogan for the event in the SUB today. Angelica Delgadillo, co-organizer of the event, said as Cinco de Mayo gets closer, people see more billboards and beer commercials advertising it as a drinking holiday.
by Patricia Dworzak Daily Lobo Charles Reuben compares himself to Amtrak. "I'm a valuable service that just can't pay for itself," he said. Reuben has been the manager of the Farris School of Engineering Copy Center for 11 years, but it will close at the end of the month.
by Rivkela Brodsky Daily Lobo Melanie Sparks started the meeting for Student Family Housing residents on Tuesday by apologizing. "I took over the position July 1, and I've been doing a balancing act," she said. "Quite frankly, I haven't been down here.
April 25 A UNM Police officer was dispatched to Mesa Vista Hall when it was reported a man was attempting to break into the building, according to a police report. The officer reported he saw a man fitting the given description walking on the south side of the building.
by Brandale Mills Daily Lobo Mayor Martin Ch†vez will draw on his personal experience in government when he teaches his first class at UNM in the fall. "I'll only use that personal experience as a starting point in discussions," he said. "That, of course, will be intertwined with amusing anecdotes.
by Rivkela Brodsky Daily Lobo The student gallery in the SUB will be replaced with a gym in the fall. Walt Miller, director of the SUB, said nothing is official yet and they are meeting with the association this week. But ASUNM president Kevin Stevenson said it's happening, and student fees are paying for the equipment.
by Katy Knapp Daily Lobo Freshmen Noel King and Chris Scott had been studying math and English for four hours straight. "We're hardcore," Scott said. They moved to the relaxation room and took advantage of free juice, chips and salsa. "This is really nice," he said.
Mayor's daughter caught in possession of alcohol (AP) - The 14-year-old daughter of Albuquerque Mayor Martin Ch†vez was cited for alcohol possession during the weekend, according to the girl's mother and police. Officers initially arrived at the home of a friend's grandmother in response to a possible burglary report and discovered the teens in the backyard.
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