Senior Kurt Nilson, who is running for vice president of ASUNM on the Vision slate, said if he is elected, his main goal will be to hold the student government more accountable to the students it represents. "We want to represent students above and beyond what we've set up as our goals," Nilson said.
The city's chief public safety officer said he expects the mayor's office to hand down a decision today regarding the proposed closing of Roosevelt Park on Easter Sunday to prevent an annual celebration of marijuana and hemp. "That certainly is an option," said Nick Bakas, chief public safety officer for the city.
While members of the UNM community question the drug testing of student athletes, those involved in the process on campus agree it is a necessary ingredient in maintaining a fair playing field and preserving the credibility of college sports. David Binder, UNM's head athletic trainer, said that two different kinds of drug testing occur at the University, NCAA-imposed testing and those conducted by UNM itself.
ASUNM senatorial candidate David Newland said he is looking for more participation among UNM students and that he hopes to see a love for the school that exists in other places. "I see apathy with a lot of people around here," Newland said. "I went to school at Michigan State for a while and the students there were just really involved.
by Lisa J. Tabet Daily Lobo The UNM School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education has been awarded a six-year reaccreditation, with commendation, by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Ellen Cosgrove, senior associate dean for the Continuing Medical Education office, said she is very pleased with the reaccreditation.
In 1993, UNM administrators converted the Zuni half of Hokona Hall from student dorms to office space for the College of Education - but Housing and Food Services was never compensated for the equivalent of the building's equity. Housing did receive some compensation in the form of reductions in operating costs and debt service, said Randy Boeglin, UNM dean of students and director of residence life.
Editor, Recent articles indicate that to be considered patriotic, one must be supportive of all decisions made by the current administration and our politicians. Now some are using our military's accomplishments in Iraq to say that "Bush the elder is a doormat no more.
UNM presidential candidate Edward John Ray said all the essential ingredients needed to make the University nationally competitive are in place, the only thing missing is a president to bring them all together. Ray, who began a two-day visit to UNM Monday in order to become acclimated with the concerns of the community and the issues that exist on campus, spoke to a crowd of less than 10 people about the similarities between UNM and Ohio State University, where he is the executive vice president, provost and a professor of economics.
by Tania deLuzuriaga FSView & Florida Flambeau Florida State University (U-WIRE) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - One of Florida's oldest college newspaper was shut down this week and the entire editorial staff fired after publishing a profanity-filled April Fool's Day issue that included racist jokes and a sex column advocating rape and domestic violence.
ASUNM presidential candidate Mahad Ahmed, who is running with the Cherries to Silver campaign, said that the objective behind the group's unorthodox campaign is to break away from the conventional strategies of ASUNM and focus on improving the overall college experience.
Sen. Amanda Sims, the Horizon slate candidate for vice president of ASUNM, said if re-elected, she would use her experience coupled with new ideas to serve students. "My experience as a senator and as finance chair has given me a lot of interaction with students," Sims said.
Current ASUNM President Jennifer Onuska said if re-elected, her experience this year gives her the ability to "hit the ground running" to better serve students. Onuska, running with the Horizon slate, would be the first Associated Students of UNM president to serve consecutive terms since Alberto Solis, who served from 1994-96.
Staff Report After a nationwide, five-month search that attracted more than 50 applicants, UNM Provost Brian Foster announced on April 8 a list of four finalists for the UNM-Gallup branch executive director position. "The search committee worked well together and, along with the national advertising campaign, put together a good pool," UNM Deputy Provost Richard Holder said.
Freshman Chris Ashcraft, who is running for ASUNM Senate on the Horizon slate, said his new ideas and fresh perspective would make him a valuable asset to the student government. "I think that, right out of the box, I could really help some of the people who have been in there awhile," Ashcraft said.
World-renowned researcher, activist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall came to Albuquerque Monday to speak about peace and her internationally famous life's work in Africa studying and protecting the endangered species.
A UNM alumnus who started his own successful business consulting famous NFL coaches and players advised UNM students Monday how to create a successful career. Todd Greene, who is the founder of the Todd Greene Agency, an international sports speaker's bureau and graduate of the Communication and Journalism Department, gave advice and fielded questions regarding careers in communications and business during a conference call in one of the department's Business and Professional Speaking class Monday.
Officials at the Institute for Public Policy at UNM expect to have the results of a survey they are conducting regarding New Mexicans' opinions of the war in Iraq within a week. "We are looking for New Mexicans' point of view toward the war," said Amelia Rouse, deputy director of the institute.
Adrian "Tio" Vega said his communication skills and "lead by example" approach make him the students' best choice for the next president of ASUNM. "I'm a friendly guy; more than willing to help anyone who asks," Vega said. Vega, a current Associated Students of UNM senator who is running on the Vision slate, added that those already involved in student government, in addition to newcomers, would be able to follow his lead in addressing important campus issues.
by Jodi Hunley and Audra Meiklejohn Daily Lobo The UNM community stormed Albuquerque on Saturday in the second annual Spring Storm community service project. "Are you all excited?" Abby Hanson, executive director of Spring Storm, asked the hundreds of volunteers gathered at University Stadium to kick off the event dedicated to community service.
UNM administrators have named the restaurants that will fill the SUB, as well as the project's new completion date of July 1 - one that administrators say they are confident will be met. Walt Miller, associate vice president of UNM Student Development, said the eight SUB eateries will offer a variety of food including everything from the super healthy to french fries and hamburgers.
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