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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.

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UNM senior appointed to ethics review committee

Clay Holtzman | November 20

by Clay Holtzman Daily Lobo A UNM senior who has been appointed to a city ethics review committee said he is eager to serve his community. "I was honored that someone was considering me," said Seth Heath, a senior majoring in political science and criminology.

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Scientists develop faster gene analysis

November 20

Staff Report Researchers from UNM's Cancer Research and Treatment Center are collaborating with computational linguists from NMSU and Sandia National Laboratories on an innovative "smart" computer system that will speed up the process of analyzing volumes of data in new genetic research.

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Students talk about dangers of alcohol

November 20

by Ryan Floersheim Daily Lobo A concerned group of students from the Communication and Journalism Department organized an open forum on DWI prevention Monday, which showcased the "shockingly" high statistics of people aged 21-24 involved with, or causing, DWI fatalities.

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Lecture focuses on careers for pharmaceutical majors

November 20

by April Hale Daily Lobo Elaine Stone, adjunct professor at the College of Education's Division of Physical Performance and Development, will speak Wednesday to an audience of primarily medical and biology students about career opportunities and how to sever funding from the National Institute of Health.

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San Juan County helps rehabilitation

November 20

by Mara Magdich Daily Lobo A study conducted by the UNM Center of Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions found that drunk drivers who completed an in-patient treatment program in New Mexico's San Juan County were less likely to be arrested again for DWI.

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Tracking student parents difficult

November 20

by Stuart Overbey Daily Lobo While organizations offer support for student parents, UNM has no method for counting or tracking them, something which is concerning many in the University community. The waiting list for the UNM Child Care Center hints at the numbers.

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UNM submits new funding plan

Kayla Anderson | November 19

Funding for UNM could increase in 2004 after a state education committee voted 10-1 Friday to change the model used by legislators to determine funding for New Mexico universities and colleges. The new funding model now only needs approval in the state legislature's next session to become a reality.

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New parking garage delayed

Clay Holtzman | November 19

Construction of two components of the new Cornell Parking Garage have been delayed because of a difference in the project's original budget estimate and a new estimate conducted after the project was put out to bid. Roger Lujan, UNM facility planning director, told the Commission on Higher Education Thursday that the two components, a new visitor center and a concession stand canopy, will be finished once new funding becomes available after the garage is complete some time near September of 2003.

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Few students attend Fee Review Board's funding discussion

Jeff Proctor | November 19

The Student Fee Review Board's town hall meeting, billed as an open forum for students to voice concerns about departmental fund allocation, turned out to be a missed opportunity for UNM students. Two students attended the Monday night meeting in Dane Smith Hall, which broke down the fee, included in tuition, paid by each UNM student.

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Speaker says U.S. hyprocitical

Ryan Floersheim | November 18

by Ryan Floersheim Daily Lobo Richard Zunes, chairman of the Peace and Justice Studies Program at the University of San Francisco, said Sunday that the U.S. government's inconsistent, hypocritical actions in Iraq are "ironic, unmotivated attempts at war.

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UNM displays holiday generosity

November 18

Angela Heisel Daily Lobo Many charities and service organizations receive a majority of donations during the holiday season. Likewise, most people donate goods and money in the next six weeks - UNM students are no different. "People are generous this time of year because they are getting so much and want to give to those that may not be as fortunate," said Anna Tu, president of the Collegiate Kiwanis, an on-campus organization that helps students get involved with community service.