Brian Foster is stepping down as provost of the University. At the end of the semester he will be returning to faculty status, and Reed Dasenbrock, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will take his place as interim director for the 2005-2006 academic year.
Sevilleta's field station used to consist of two trailers and an army of tents where researchers could camp out. "I bought those two trailer houses so we had somewhere for the students to clean, wash and cook food," said Jim Gosz, a professor in the Biology Department.
In 2003, Darius Lee Smith created a curriculum to dismantle the myths of American Indians as sports mascots, cartoon figures and dead fables. His curriculum has changed the way American-Indian history is taught in Denver Public Schools, he said. Smith, the director of Indian Education for Denver Public Schools, presented an hour-long lecture on Monday, discussing what he called diversity redefined from an indigenous people's perspective.
Higher education Legislation that would require standardized course names and numbering systems for lower-level courses at public universities passed in the Senate on Wednesday. Under the measure, a commission would establish a statewide plan to regulate the names of lower-level courses to help students transfer credits.
A coffee maker that caught on fire caused firefighters to evacuate the Mechanical Engineering building and reroute traffic for an hour Friday. Redondo Drive was blocked off from Logan Hall to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue for an hour, causing South Lot shuttles and Albuquerque city buses to find another route.
A student section at The Pit could cost UNM students $200 each in student fees. ASUNM wants to bring a student-only section back to The Pit. Senators are looking into increasing student fees to do so. "We really don't want to do that," student Sen. Erin Muffoletto said.
Sororities and fraternities put on a show Friday night to raise money for charity. "It's so much fun, and all of the money raised goes to charity," said freshman Mahealani Luafalemana who attended Greek Sing at the SUB. Members from fraternities and sororities participated in the show to raise money for All Faiths Receiving Home, a multiservice, nonprofit agency that serves abused and neglected children and their families in New Mexico.
by Xochitl Campos Daily Lobo Three years ago, a club for faculty members was only an idea. On Friday, it became a reality. Beverly Burris, chair of the Faculty Club Committee, was at the club Friday to welcome visiting faculty members and guide them through their facility during an open house.
by Maria DeBlassie Daily Lobo UNM graduate students and professors might have a chance to make it big on "The Apprentice" today. Brandon Nickens, casting director for "The Apprentice," will be on campus from 1 to 5 p.m. at Hodgin Hall looking to cast people for the show.
"I don't know. I didn't even know they did that. I don't think it will affect the season. It is just one game." Lee Acosta sophomore "I think that it is a big achievement for our Lobos, and it is good recognition for the basketball team and for coach Ritchie McKay.
Gov. Bill Richardson, author Tony Hillerman and artist Georgia O'Keefe have one thing in common. They all have honorary degrees from the UNM "They're awarded to individuals who have had a lifetime of extraordinary accomplishments," said Claudia Isaac, associate professor of Community and Regional Planning.
by Patricia Dworzak Daily Lobo The Grocery Emporium looks small from the outside. But upon entry, one will see it is stocked full with aisles of flowers, fruits, vegetables, specialty foods and basic items. "I've been shopping here for 15 years - a long time.
A White Russian has 400 calories. That might not be a concern on a Friday or Saturday night of fun, but a study published Feb. 15 that showed an association between drinking and being overweight might make a person think twice before ordering one. Rosalind Breslow, co-author of the study, said alcohol has seven calories per gram.
Colleges becoming more competitive, study says MINNEAPOLIS (U-Wire) - Colleges are becoming more like businesses, according to a report released last week by a higher-education research group at Brown University. The group, The Futures Project, did a five-year study on how higher education is becoming more competitive and market-oriented, said Lara Couturier, the project's interim principal investigator.
Deborah James, spokeswoman for the mayor's office, said Downtown is typically safe. But a rise in violent activity at all-ages events is the reason behind Mayor Martin Chavez's initiative to keep underage events and over-21 events separate. The mayor and the Downtown Action Team announced this initiative at a press conference Feb.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Students got an inside perspective on Middle Eastern peace Wednesday. Edward Abington, who spent almost 30 years in the Foreign Service, spoke about issues of peace between Israelis and Palestinians, as well as what the Bush administration faces in the Middle East to a crowd of about 15.
by Caleb Fort Daily Lobo Students with student loans might have a way to pay it back and help their community at the same time - if it's not a scam. Students who apply to the program must pay a $10 fee, which is why the program is questionable to financial aid officials.
Gov. Bill Richardson declared Tuesday Lobos Appreciation Day. After Monday's win against Utah, Richardson wanted to acknowledge the basketball team for the good season it has had, said Gilbert Gallegos, spokesman for Richardson's office. "The governor is a huge fan," Gallegos said.
Feb. 15 A man filed a report with UNM police claiming a fellow fraternity member physically assaulted him. The man told police he was attending a fraternity-sponsored event on Sept. 19, 2004. When he returned home at 2 a.m., another member of the fraternity punched him in the face, according to the report.
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