Many students say they aren't getting the education they paid for because of language barriers between them and international graduate students who teach several University courses. UNM sophomore Teddy Yates said the absence of a basic grasp of English by a TA in a communication course this semester affected his ability to understand subject matter.
International Storm causes massive power outage in Italy ROME (AP) - A storm-tossed tree branch that hit Swiss power lines helped trigger a massive blackout in almost all of Italy on Sunday, trapping thousands on trains and forcing the pope to use a backup generator to proclaim his new cardinals.
Bail has been nearly doubled and formal charges have been brought against the suspect in last week's kidnapping from Johnson Field. Caleb Rogers was arraigned in Metro Court Thursday, and Judge Wayne Griego increased his initial jail bond from $82,000 to $150,000 based upon the seriousness of the crimes he is alleged to have committed.
Parking difficulties also exist on UNM's north campus, where several major construction projects are calling for the elimination of a number of M Lot parking spaces. Philip Eaton, vice president of UNM's Health Sciences, announced more than six months ago the plans for the projects, admitting that each of them will significantly influence parking patterns in both the short and long-term.
The U.S. ambassador to Zambia spoke on campus Friday about the impact of AIDS on the stability, economy and future security of African nations. H.E. Martin Brennan's lecture focused on what he called a "strategic perspective," detailing the crippling effects the disease is having on the country.
Two parking spots behind the Art and Art History Building that were traditionally used by students to unload their often heavy art supplies have been transformed into handicapped spots this semester, triggering an uproar in the department. Josh Kavanagh, associate director of UNM's Parking and Transportation Services, said the change was a temporary measure to provide adequate handicapped access to the University during the ongoing construction of the Cornell Parking Structure.
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano's homecoming trip on Friday included a stop in the SUB Ballroom, where she talked to UNM administrators and business students about her life as an "activist public official." "How do we help people understand that you can be a public sector entrepreneur?" UNM President Louis Caldera said in his introductory remarks.
For 23 years, UNM's D. H. Lawrence Summer Programs have allowed students to spend two weeks in rustic and sometimes remote places, immersed in making art. In recent years, budget constraints have caused the program to shrink from six sections to three, and now the program is having to adapt to survive.
Five cases of chlamydia - the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States - have been reported to the Student Health Center this month. Connie Rossignol, a nurse practitioner at the center, said 578 people were tested for chlamydia at UNM last year.
by Felicia Fonseca Daily Lobo UNM does not require its students to have health insurance, but to help lessen the growing costs of health services, the Student Health Center offers plans to students enrolled in at least six credit hours. "Insurance is foreign to everyone," said UNM insurance representative Carmen Chavez.
Indoor tanning can pose just as much of a health risk as tanning under the sun, local experts claim. Theresa Swaim, a nurse at William Chapman Dermatology, said the effects of indoor tanning may not be immediately noticeable, but years later, those who use tanning beds have a greater chance of developing skin cancer than the average person.
An effigy of a New Mexico State University Aggie met its fiery demise last night at the top of an eight-foot-high bonfire on Johnson Field; culminating what ASUNM hopes will be the first of many Red Rallies. "Hopefully this will turn into a tradition," said Amanda Sims, vice president of the Associated Students of UNM.
Kidnapping suspect's arraignment delayed Caleb Rogers, the Albuquerque 20-year-old who is accused of running over and kidnapping a UNM student Monday, is being held in lieu of an $82,000 bond. He was originally scheduled to be arraigned before Metropolitan Court Judge Wayne Griego on Tuesday but his arraignment was reset for Wednesday.
Images of the Earth's surface using state-of-the-art technology will soon be available in UNM's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences thanks to a grant received from NASA for $1.78 million. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., secured the grant to develop a satellite image system called the Center for Rapid Environmental Assessment and Terrain Evaluation, or CREATE.
The UNM Health Sciences Center is requesting $1 million from the state Legislature to launch a new program aimed at getting in step with sweeping changes in federal regulations on corporate compliance. The request is part of the University's 2004-05 budget proposal, which will likely be considered during the Legislature's January session, UNM Regent Mel Eaves said.
by Keri Burson Daily Lobo Some women may soon have one less thing to worry about thanks to a birth control pill designed to lessen the frequency of the often-painful menstrual period. Earlier this month the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first extended-cycle birth control pill, Seasonale, designed to reduce the number of periods from 13 to four per year.
Every semester students spend hours writing papers and studying for exams, but it's hard for them to know if their peers are doing the same. The rapid growth of technology has made it easier for students to cheat. With just a couple clicks of a button, students can obtain University-level papers from around the world.
A UNM sophomore was run over and kidnapped from Johnson Field early Monday morning. University police rescued her after a high-speed chase ended in a crash and foot pursuit that the suspect used to give campus cops the slip.
The UNM College of Nursing has a new Ph.D. program this semester focused on trying to alleviate the shortage of nurses in New Mexico. The first class of students will begin courses this fall, said Marie Lobo, nursing professor and chairwoman of the doctorate program committee.
The 18th annual Anderson Schools of Management career fair drew 60 companies, including five newcomers, to the SUB ballroom yesterday. Drew Parsons, manager of Academic Advisement and Placement at Anderson, said in slow economic times, it's important for students to attend the career fair because it provides them with opportunities.
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