by Mary Franklin Daily Lobo Last month, New Mexico became the 40th state to confirm presence of the West Nile Virus when horses tested positive in several southeastern counties. Although the disease has only been spotted in horses far away from Albuquerque, UNM and city officials are vigilantly watching for conditions that may cause the virus to spring up here.
Anyone who uses e-mail or the Internet, receives a paycheck, issues grades or even hires someone, whether they know it, is using one key department at UNM - the Computer and Information Resources and Technology Department. The department, more commonly known among computer users as CIRT, is looking at its current computer systems and capabilities and is using state-of-the-art technology to make on-campus computers more manageable and user-friendly.
A former UNM associate dean said that she is enjoying her leave of absence from the University to work for the Health Department in Washington, D.C.
An anti-racism group, known as WARN, White Women Against Racism, sent two members to speak to interested women about ways to address racism in their families, in their own lives and around the world Thursday.
The ASUNM Senate commemorated the Sept. 11 anniversary Wednesday during both its meeting and at the Duck Pond for a candlelight vigil held in honor of the memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks. Associated Students of UNM Vice President Heather Gabel set the tone during the meeting when she told senators that they would break at 7:30 p.
by Justin Flam Daily Lobo UNM students can benefit from their anger, said Carol Wagner-Adams, manager of the counseling and therapy staff at the Student Health Center. "Anger is not negative," she said. "The issue is in how do you learn to use it constructively.
by Julian R. Lucero-Emmons Daily Lobo The New Mexico Board of Regents began discussions about the search for a permanent University president at its meeting Tuesday. The regents established a tentative timetable as well as criteria for the selection committee that will determine the next University president.
Even after a year, all Americans can remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 as clear as if they happened yesterday. Ironically, bright blue skies always seem to yield the most violent images and defining moments of the United States.
Last year's terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., sparked an interest among UNM students in the history and politics of the Middle East.
UNM Professor Richard Berthold is not a liberal. The history instructor, who has taught at the University for more than 30 years, said that has been the biggest misconception about him since his fateful Pentagon comment from nearly a year ago.
Smoke Stoppers, the national on-campus anti-smoking program states that if you smoke a $3 pack of cigarettes everyday for 20 years you will spend about $21,600. The Employee Heath Promotion Program, which is available to University staff, faculty, and students, is offering a program for individuals who want to quit smoking.
Staff Report According to a September news release distributed by New Mexicans Concerned About Tobacco, Albuquerque residents favor passing a city ordinance banning smoking in most public areas including the work place, public buildings and restaurants.
The U.S. Department of Education has recently released data showing more than 30,000 college students have lost federal grants or loans due to the 1998 Higher Education Act drug provision. The provision is an amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965.
by Julian R. Lucero-Emmons Daily Lobo Officials of the School of Engineering's Diversity Programs unveiled its new computer and tutorial lab to representatives of several campus and national student organizations Friday. The lab, to be on the second floor of Tapy Hall, will feature tutors, study areas and computers.
by Ryan Floersheim Daily Lobo UNM officials say campus safety has always been a major concern, but this year they want students to become more involved with protecting the UNM community. According to UNM's Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, several organizations across campus are working on new, innovative ways to make UNM as safe as possible.
by Julian R. Lucero-Emmons Daily Lobo The Center for Academic Program support is UNM's main tutorial service to help students succeed by providing academic assistance, one-on-one tutoring appointments and group labs. The program also offers English as a second language tutors, a library and help with study strategies.
by Terrance Cook Daily Lobo In an attempt to improve its programs and reach out to the surrounding community, the Anderson School of Management has begun seeking student input for its strategic planning process. The process is a way of improving the school, achieving department goals and to better reach out to UNM and its surrounding community.
by Stephanie Garc°a Daily Lobo ASUNM and other University organizations are remembering the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by planning a campus-wide commemoration. ASUNM President Jennifer Onuska said that the events of Sept. 11 have not only had an impact on UNM, but also the entire country.
by Julian R. Lucero-Emmons Daily Lobo Thomasine P. Ross, first of four Office of Equal Opportunity director candidates, presented her qualifications, including discrimination investigation, mediation and human resource management, to University officials and students at a forum Thursday.
A UNM student was arrested on charges of aggravated assault Wednesday evening after admitting to UNM police he fired a BB into a Hokona Hall residence room. Brandon Bednarski, a first year student, was arrested by UNMPD and transported to Bernalillo County Detention Center.
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