by Amy Henderson Daily Lobo The fizzy volcanoes and wobbly planet models of middle school, science-fair glory are distant memories to students in the UNM Biology Department. Biology students study a wide variety of subjects from the tiny bacteria in Antarctic lakes to the grand old cottonwoods along the Rio Grande Bosque.
ASUNM unanimously approved its Spring budget last week and left a bitter taste in the mouths of some campus organizations. The Associated Students of UNM Finance Committee divided about $500,000 among 124 student organizations, groups and ASUNM executive agencies.
American-Indian students said they are appalled at the display of racial insensitivity that occurred on campus Thursday. Maria Williams, assistant professor of Native American Studies, and Steven Loza, director of the Arts of the Americas Institute, stated in a police report that a student coming out of Mitchell Hall began to yell at members of Tribe2, an American-Indian rap group.
In an article citing two UNM professors, Harvard scholar Samuel Huntington warns that Hispanic immigration poses a major threat to America. The statement was published in the March/April issue of Foreign Policy, a magazine Huntington co-founded. In his article, "The Hispanic Challenge," he cites UNM professors Charles Truxillo and Chris Garcia.
The search for a new UNM Art Museum director has been narrowed down to four. "We have four very highly qualified candidates," said David Stuart, associate provost of academic affairs and hiring officer for the position. "Each has something different to offer.
Another effort to revitalize Downtown Albuquerque is in motion. The Downtown Core, which is bound by I-25 to the Rio Grande River and I-40 to Avenida Cesar Chavez, is home to three neighborhoods designated as historic districts by the City of Albuquerque - Old Town, Huning Highland and the 4th Ward.
The efforts of exceptional staff members were recognized Wednesday at the 15th annual Provost's Outstanding Staff Awards. "Since it is a university, the attention is usually placed on the students and, secondly, the faculty," said Karen Olson, chairwoman of the provost committee for staff.
Gas prices are at record highs this week, but there are things UNM students can do to save money on fuel. According to an AAA New Mexico news release, the state's record for gas prices was set Friday at $1.684 per gallon. The national average is $1.755 per gallon.
Red or green - it's a choice for chile, but also represented women's choice for reproductive freedom Tuesday. "The choice between red or green burritos highlights the need to protect choice for women in New Mexico and around the country," said Giovanna Rossi, executive director for NARAL Pro-Choice New Mexico.
by Katie Stallcup Daily Lobo Bright lights are not necessarily making campus safer. "We've actually made the campus way too bright in some areas," said Gil Berry, head landscape architect at UNM. "The brighter the light, the darker the shadow. You can have it so bright on the paving that you can't see anything off the paving, in the bushes and that sort of thing.
It may be getting dark a little later, but students walking around campus after nightfall don't have to walk alone. The University Escort Services will accompany students, staff and faculty members from any place on campus to anywhere within a one-mile radius of the UNM campus 24 hours a day, said Lt.
Staff Report UNM's School of Medicine has been ranked as one of America's best graduate schools. The latest issue of U.S. News & World Report, on newsstands Monday, ranked 125 medical schools and 19 schools of osteopathic medicine. The school was ranked No.
by Kristin Terrill Daily Lobo Making racecars is a real-world application for student engineers. On Saturday at Explora Museum, UNM students displayed their sleek, shiny fire-engine-red 2003 racecar. This year's model will be the one they take to competition.
Students planning to pay for editing services advertised around campus might want to check their syllabi twice. Scott Sanders, chairman of UNM's English Department, said it is up to individual instructors to determine how much outside help a student can receive.
Justicia sin Fronteras is proof that students' interests can transform a class. Last fall after watching "Se§orita Extraviada," a story about the more than 200 young women who were kidnapped, raped and murdered in Ju†rez, Mexico, members of the Spanish 439 class at UNM decided to get involved.
Running a marathon's distance is something to celebrate. In tribute to war heroes, five members of UNM's Navy ROTC participated in the 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March and took first place in the military light division on March 21. Members had to run the marathon wearing camouflage, military boots and a 10-pound backpack.
A national Chicana/Chicano association made a stop in Albuquerque 14 years ago and broke its attendance record - it came back to try and duplicate that over the weekend. The event held at the Hyatt Regency Downtown brought those interested in Chicana and Chicano research together to mix activism and academic learning.
Staff Report University administrators are making some changes. Judy Jones, UNM vice president for institutional advancement, has held her position since 1998 and has been employed at UNM for 16 years. She will take another position at UNM as the associate vice president for strategic initiatives at the Health Sciences Center on April 12.
Ughh...the dreaded group project. UNM students are frequently asked by professors to participate in collaborative projects designed to be educational, but many students say they are more of a burden than anything. "I hate them," said UNM business student Aaron Orosco.
Thousands of middle and high school students from around New Mexico will swarm the UNM campus tomorrow at the New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement Inc. Jamboree. The jamboree is an academic competition where 2,000 students from more than 30 school districts vie for trophies and bragging rights in categories designed to test students' knowledge and creativity, said Brendon Gordon, western region coordinator for NM MESA.
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