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Grant honors philosopher

Eric Howerton | December 2

In celebration of Ralph Waldo Emerson's 200th birthday, UNM Philosophy Department Chairman Russell Goodman will organize a summer institute for college professors to discuss the popular author. Goodman, who has taught courses about Emerson and other American transcendentalists such as Henry David Thoreau, proposed the grant to the National Endowment for the Humanities a year ago and was surprised when it was accepted.

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Fraternity gets elusive, prestigious Gold Star

December 2

Staff Report The New Mexico Alpha chapter of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at UNM has been awarded two of the international fraternity's most prestigious awards this year. The Gold Star Award, presented to individual chapters for superior excellence in chapter operations and the Founders Trophy, presented to the best chapter of Phi Delta Theta on medium-sized campuses, are two of the highest accolades presented each year by the fraternity's general headquarters.

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Diversity assistant creates committee for new tactics

December 2

Staff Report UNM's Special Assistant for Diversity Robert Ibarra is creating an innovative "Blue Ribbon Committee," in which select faculty members will collaborate in addressing diversity issues in academic affairs on campus. The committee, whose members were picked to provide an accurate scope of the varying perspectives within the UNM community, "will work on a variety of diversity issues that include guiding special data reporting projects, enhancing traditional recruitment, promotion and retention activities, monitoring diversity tactics in the strategic plan, and advising funded research projects on diversity and promoting unique initiatives associated with a new multicultural model for diversity that is now emerging on campus," Ibarra said in a UNM press release.

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Financial Aid finds students struggle to afford textbooks

November 27

by Stephanie Candelaria Daily Lobo According to the UNM Financial Aid Office, students spend an average of $350 on textbooks each semester. With finals fast approaching, a new semester is barreling toward students at a remarkable speed. For many students, this means new classes, new professors and a new set of textbooks.

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Suicidal man disarmed

Clay Holtzman | November 27

Some quick thinking and bold action by UNM police and officers from other law enforcement agencies disarmed a man near campus who was threatening to kill himself with a loaded .357 Magnum handgun Thursday night. There were no injuries in the incident after Todd Reed, 37, reportedly arrived at UNM Hospital with the handgun and repeatedly threatened to kill himself.

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UNM aims to recruit more N.M. minorities

Ryan Floersheim | November 27

UNM is once again using campus tours to recruit minority high school students from around the state. Next week, UNM will bring American Indian high school students from around the state to campus to pitch UNM as their destination for higher education. UNM's American Indian Student Day, Dec.

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UNM searches for new Gallup branch leader

Jeff Proctor | November 26

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UNM to use bond funds to remodel buildings

Clay Holtzman | November 26

With the passing of Bond Issue B in the Nov. 5 election, UNM can expect about $6 million to upgrade and remodel some of the campus' most popular buildings. Harvey Chace, associate director of Physical Plant for Maintenance and Construction, said some of the money will be used to address basic utility and infrastructure needs.

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Former student honors UNM

Ryan Floersheim | November 26

UNM will be honored in an acknowledgement ceremony today by a former student for the kindness he was shown and the education he received. Yutaka Miyagi, an Okinawan student, attended UNM from 1950-51 and studied economics while enrolled in the business college.

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Panel talks about bioterrorism fear

November 25

by Matt Mizell Daily Lobo Although representatives from three state agencies preparing response plans for a biological attack said a lot has improved since Sept. 11, they were stumped by hypothetical ethics situations posed by a UNM organization Thursday.

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Annual Turkey Trot starts holiday spirits

Ryan Floersheim | November 25

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Islam convert talks about stereotypes

Jeff Proctor | November 22

A former Christian preacher described his conversion from Christianity to Islam and the often-stereotypical portrayal of Muslims in the media Thursday night to about 250 people at Woodward Hall Thursday night. Shiekh Yousef Estes spoke about the need for truth and understanding in the 21st century, while broadcasting his program "Islam Tomorrow," via the Internet, from UNM's Woodward Hall Thursday night.

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This year's campus auto thefts lowest in four years

November 22

by Audra Meiklejohn Daily Lobo Only four years ago UNM reported more automobile thefts than any other university in the nation. Although the number of reported automobile thefts this year is less than half of the 1998 total, auto theft is still a prominent issue the campus police force is addressing.

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Pueblo professor receives award

Jeff Proctor | November 22

by Jeff Proctor Daily Lobo Joseph Suina, associate professor of the UNM College of Education, received this month's Faculty Acknowledgement Award for his service and commitment to the education of teachers from multi-ethnic backgrounds. In his award ceremony presentation Thursday at the Willard Reading Room in Zimmerman Library, "Conflict, Confusion and Astonishment," Suina talked about his teaching experiences both at UNM and in his native Cochiti Pueblo.

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Law School wing gets name

Ryan Floersheim | November 22

by Ryan Floersheim Daily Lobo One of UNM's most accomplished professors will be honored today for his contributions to the School of Law by having a new wing of the school named after him in a ceremony. Former School of Law Dean Frederick Hart, best known for his efforts in starting the summer pre-law program for American Indian law students and the American Indian Law Center, Inc.

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National Health Day gets students hip to issues

April Hale | November 21

Numerous information booths on health awareness lined the outside of Zimmerman Library Wednesday to celebrate National Health Education Day. Event coordinator Amy Farrar said she chose the three main health issues to feature smoking, sleep deprivation and eating disorders/body image.

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Awards highlight celebration

November 21

Staff Report The 2002 UNM International Excellence Awards were presented to five individuals from the UNM community to highlight Wednesday's program at the International Education Week celebration held at Johnson Center. The International Excellence Awards are given each year to students, staff and faculty who have made outstanding contributions to the international community in scholarship, research and education.

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Humor columnist entertains at Popejoy

November 21

by Michael Carlson Daily Lobo Humorist and syndicated columnist Dave Barry discussed a variety of issues including stupid states, parenting, old age and his friend, Stephen King, at Pope Joy Hall Wednesday. The sold-out lecture was part of UNM's 21st Century Speaker Series.

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Teach-in invokes alternative media

Rivkela Brodsky | November 21

UNM students said they want to learn more about alternative media sources after attending a teach-in Wednesday about the possibility of war against Iraq. UNM junior Allison Kailey attended the event because she felt she did not know enough about the anti-war position.

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UNM community memorializes transgender murders

Kayla Anderson | November 21

Several UNM groups collaborated with the Albuquerque community to honor all the transgender people who have been victims of hate crimes during the past year. The fourth-annual National Transgender Day Remembrance celebration, held Wednesday at Civic Plaza in Downtown Albuquerque, was celebrated nationwide in 85 cities and seven countries in memory of the 27 transgenders who have been murdered since the last day of remembrance on Nov.