UNM construction projects are entering an era where the company with the best value would get the bid. The University has toyed with accepting the lowest bid, using project labor agreements and giving priority to Lobo Club donors when awarding contracts for construction projects.
The following agenda items were approved at the Board of Regents meeting on Tuesday: * Deletion of equipment from UNM's inventory list that is worn out, unusable or obsolete * Commission on Higher Education IT Capital request for $3,920,000 for WebCT's Vista software to implement at UNM, TVI and NMSU * A $2,500,000 request for hardware, fiber and software for the New Mexico Gigapop * Supplemental insurance programs for UNM employees * Policy on selection of contractors for UNM construction projects * School of Architecture and Planning and the College of Fine Arts and Design Library * Replacement of three fluoroscopy rooms in the Radiology Department * Upgrade of trauma radiology room to digital * Contract for greeters, attendants, drivers and managers operating three shuttles 12 hours per day * Additional security during construction of the new hospital west wing * Property acquisition at 717 Encino Place NE.
A project in the development stages for seven years has plans to break ground in November. But regents were hesitant to recommend the agenda item in Monday's Finance and Facilities Committee meeting because money from private donations is not in the bank.
In Monday's Right Angle column "Dems use celebs as ploy for votes," columnist Alyssa Screpcinski incorrectly charged Michael Moore with demanding high fees for his appearances on the Slacker Uprising Tour. Moore is largely paying for the tour himself, said Anne Moore, Michael's sister.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue. In 2004, students from Native American studies say that's no reason for celebration. American-Indian students protested Columbus Day on Monday with a rally in the SUB, saying the day should instead be called Indigenous Peoples' Day.
In a short and fiery second debate Monday, state Sen. Richard Romero and U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson stepped up their attacks against each other. The Rotary Club of Albuquerque hosted the 30-minute debate at the Sheraton Old Town. Wilson, a Republican, and Romero, a Democrat, are campaigning for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District seat.
by Deborah Harvey Daily Lobo Between March and August, UNM recycled 320 tons of materials. "Most departments are doing a substantial job in complying with the recycling program that is set up at UNM," said Linda McCormick, resource conservation manager.
John Cusack didn't just "Say Anything" Friday in the SUB Ballroom - he spoke about the importance of supporting Sen. John Kerry's race to the White House. "As a citizen of the United States, I feel obligated to speak up," he said. Hundreds of students attended the event.
"Slackers of the world unite," Michael Moore said, passing out clean underwear and Ramen noodles - "the sustenance of slackers everywhere" - to people who promise to vote on Nov. 2. Moore's Slacker Uprising Tour brought an estimated 7,500 to the Pit on Sunday.
Forty women stood on stage with Sen. John Kerry on Sunday night. "I was like 5 feet away," said pilot Cindy Aspden. "That was pretty amazing." Ruben Pulido, spokesman for the Kerry campaign, said different groups of people get the chance to stand with the senator each time he's in the state.
The Baptist Student Union took a different approach to draw a crowd to its annual talent show Friday night. "We have the best Thai food in the city," said Ted With, director of the Baptist Student Union. "That's the best way for students to find out." With said other students come just to see cook Tina Bautoom, who is also a DJ and was a performer at the event.
Lt. Gov. Diane Denish told a group of UNM business students Thursday to uphold, above all, their integrity in business and beyond. Denish spoke to a crowd of 40 students in the Kiva Auditorium. Delta Sigma Pi, a business and economic fraternity, sponsored the event.
Sometimes she does not want to be found. "It's nice not to worry," Karen Rand said. "I can go out and just be gone." Rand is not part of the growing population with a cell phone. She said it is too expensive and unnecessary, because she can just borrow one from a friend if she needs to.
Students were in the SUB on Tuesday collecting donations for a shelter they said is in danger of being shut down - only it's not. In late August, the Women's Community Association, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, needed $500,000 to remain open, or it would have to cut its capacity.
Vijay Aspass senior sociology "I really look at the health care system. Being a college student, you have no money, and you have to rely on Medicaid sometimes. Not everyone has private insurance." Alison Kaufman sophomore sociology "Whether he or she is well-spoken, is well-informed on the topics, credentials and whether he or she appeals to the people.
Two students thought for a minute about who he could be. You know, he is Joan Cusack's brother, the one in "Sixteen Candles," Brandy Putt said. Then they remembered. Actor John Cusack is scheduled to speak to students today in the SUB Ballroom in support of Democratic presidential nominee Sen.
Vicente Griego says he was thinking of the Battle of Troy when he brought boxes of art supplies and images of historic Hispanic revolutionaries and artists into Albuquerque community centers. At "Noche de Arte y Juventud," an event designed to bring Hispanic youth to UNM, children from community centers and schools presented shadowboxes made from the supplies Griego had brought them.
Downtown Distillery isn't taking any more chances when it comes to underage drinkers and fake IDs. For the past month and a half, the bar at 406 Central Ave. has been photocopying patrons' IDs and having them sign a statement saying they are at least 21 and their driver license is valid.
Scooters, bikes, unicycles - it doesn't matter as long as it's not a car. Today is International Walk or Bike to School Day. UNM will join 3,000 schools across the nation in the event's eighth year, aimed at healthy forms of transportation. "It doesn't necessarily mean by bike, although that is the most healthy alternative," said Allie Thompson, director for the event.
Medication caused student death, autopsy says ANN ARBOR, Mich. (U-WIRE) - The Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office released the autopsy results on Monday for Kristi Anne Sprecher, who was found dead in her West Quad Residence Hall room at the University of Michigan on Sept.
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