Senator John Kerry canceled his Tuesday visit to UNM to vote in favor of a bill amendment in the U.S. Senate. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee was scheduled to speak to a capacity crowd in UNM's Continuing Education Auditorium Tuesday morning.
An arson suspect in Wednesday's Bosque fire is facing felony charges. A Bosque fire was reported at 4:36 p.m. Wednesday. It was the closest a Bosque fire has been to UNM this year. Officials said it was a man-made fire, which burned about 17 acres in the Bosque.
Joe Cecchi, dean of the School of Engineering, said the new chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Department was chosen for his exciting vision. After a search began last fall, Juan Heinrich was chosen from five finalists as the new chairman of the department in early June.
Student health insurance has undergone surgery, with coverage cuts and an increased cost to students. As of Dec. 31, 2003, only 2,787 students had health insurance through the Student Health Center. "It's lame," Heather Hansen said about the rise in insurance cost.
by Rachel Stohr Daily Lobo Incoming freshmen looking for a jumpstart into college have to look no further then the bridge program. The Summer Bridge Program offered by UNM Special Programs gives incoming freshmen the opportunity to take introductory classes during the summer session immediately following high school graduation.
A dispute between UNM and members of its police department will be settled in the state Supreme Court. "The University failed to pay the police officers their proper wages under the collective bargaining agreement," Judge Ira Robinson wrote in the Court of Appeals opinion, which upheld a 2000 ruling in favor of the Police Officer's Association at UNM.
At the premiere of DomeFest 2004, there wasn't a red carpet, or even a celebrity, in sight. The stars of the show were 18 short films stored on a hard drive. The second-annual DomeFest, the world's only festival dedicated to the art and practice of the large-scale digital medium called fulldome, took place Saturday and Sunday at the Lodestar Astronomy Center at the Museum of Natural History and Science.
United Staff-UNM's bargaining unit received a 5 percent raise as part of a ratified contract. The raises will go into effect on June 26, though the term of the one-year agreement does not start until June 30. US-UNM is a union that represents about 925 educational support employees at UNM.
Staff Report A former UNM physician is facing questions after an allegation that she exaggerated and padded her rÇsumÇ with false titles and experience. Christina Beato was nominated for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services assistant health secretary position in July, pending approval by the Senate.
UNM staff members brushed up on the laws of record keeping Thursday. LeRoy Rooker, an expert on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), headed the workshop in Kiva Lecture Hall to educate UNM staff members on rules and procedures for handling student records lawfully.
by Manuelita Beck and Marisa Demarco Daily Lobo A UNM alumnus is one of three men charged in last week's Rio Grande Bosque fire. Ben Tucker was arrested Friday and charged with negligent arson in connection to the fire. Tucker was arrested along with Peter Gallo and Jan Yoder.
The UNM Board of Regents passed a $1.48 billion budget Wednesday for the 2004-05 academic year. UNM President Louis Caldera said the budget, an $85 million increase from last year, is a reflection of priorities. He lauded the student body for accepting the 12.
Medical marijuana supporters gathered Friday in front of Rep. Heather Wilson's Downtown office to protest her anti-legalization stance. Last July, Wilson voted against an amendment that would prevent the federal government from interfering with state medical marijuana laws.
by Manuelita Beck Daily Lobo It was pretty easy for guests to catch a bouquet at the wedding reception held for the 64 same-sex couples married in Sandoval County. The Coalition for Equality in New Mexico used the event in the SUB ballroom as an opening for its Protect Our Families campaign, a series of events designed to promote same-sex marriage rights in New Mexico.
by Krista Pino Daily Lobo UNM's new student orientation program attempts to teach students how to break through the wall of prejudice. During Lobo Orientation, Bird Podzemny educated newcomers on the importance of embracing diversity. At this summer's first session, Podzemny began her speech with an interactive game with the audience.
by Rachel Stohr Daily Lobo Incoming freshman Michael Chavez had a smile on his face as he left the first session of Lobo Orientation. Chavez was one of more than 200 freshmen and transfer students to complete the first of 12 mandatory orientation sessions this summer at UNM.
by Krista Pino Daily Lobo In six months, KUNM will undergo a renovation to turn O§ate Hall into a state-of-the-art radio station. The renovation on the third floor of O§ate Hall has been in the planning stages for the last two years. It will provide office suites and more capacity for radio programs, news studios and a bigger news department.
The number of international students attending UNM is on the rise. Since Sept. 11, 2001, universities across the country have reported declining numbers of international applicants. But a report released by the Office of International Programs and Studies at UNM showed an attendance increase of 8.
Students with fake identification cards may find Downtown bars aren't so lenient. "Don't even try to come here with a fake ID," said Robert Pallares, general manager of Sauce and the Liquid Lounge. "We're pretty strict over here." Pallares said there are two steps to check IDs.
At the height of the Vietnam War, Mark Rudd acquired fame as a militant anti-war activist. Today the TVI math teacher says peaceful nonviolence is the most effective political means. As national secretary of Students for a Democratic Society, the largest student-based anti-Vietnam War movement in the United States, Rudd helped lead the 1968 student seizure of Columbia University.
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