Federal officials are investigating instances of alleged billing fraud within the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. UNM submitted a self-report to the Department of Justice May 16, 2002, addressing the matter. "We are being cooperative and providing any information that is requested," said Sam Giammo, director of Public Affairs at the Health Sciences Center.
Three UNM students were cited for obstruction and failure to obey a police officer Wednesday during an anti-war protest at UNM as students and others rallied against the impending war with Iraq. Police said about 100 people from a crowd of about 500 blocked Central Avenue, the city's main street that runs in front of campus, for about half an hour.
The program director for ecological studies at the National Science Foundation has been selected as director for the Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research Program. Scott Collins, who has been with the National Science Foundation since 1992, began as director of Sevilleta on March 1.
Faculty Senate members, one member of the Board of Regents and representatives from the Office of the President were given a formal tour of the SUB Tuesday during which they were updated on the building's progress.
Fourteen organizations are encouraging UNM students to walk out of class today as part of a national student strike over the impending war in Iraq. The demonstration, which begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Duck Pond, will feature speakers, information and music by local reggae band Mystic Vision.
An expert on the traditions and history of the Middle East visited UNM Monday to lecture about the current crisis facing the region and the shifting role that the United States is playing in its fate. R. Stephen Humphreys, professor of Islamic and Middle Eastern history at the University of California at Santa Barbara, explained to a large crowd inside Dane Smith Hall that a book he wrote in 1998, Between Memory and Desire: The Middle East in a Troubled Age, meant to detail the current events of the region, would need an overhaul to be correct after Sept.
The Lobos took an emotional 91-81 loss to Brigham Young University last night at The Pit. Playing in his last home game of his career, Ruben Douglas was hounded relentlessly all night by the Cougar defense. Douglas still finished with 27 points but could not get any open looks at the basket as he shot seven-for-22 from the field.
The UNM Board of Regents’ Finance and Facilities Committee met Monday to discuss, among other things, the SUB construction project and the function of Lobo Energy, Inc. within the University. Julie Weaks Gutierrez, vice president for Business and Finance, said that the University is in the final stages of negotiation with potential new construction managers to oversee the SUB project.
The GPSA Council took action on only one agenda item Saturday but did meet one of UNM’s newest regents and heard standing committee reports — two of which indicated some positive news for UNM graduate students. The Graduate and Professional Student Association council meeting began with a request from James Koch, one of the UNM Board of Regents’ four newest members.
by J. Martin Eidsath Daily Lobo The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has selected UNM Assistant Professor David Bader to serve a three-year term as a distinguished speaker for the institute’s Computer Society. Bader, an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, said he is honored to have been selected for the speaker program.
Staff Report Alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities in New Mexico during the first eight weeks of this year have dropped compared to the same period in 2002, according to statistics released by New Mexico Highway’s Safety Bureau. There were 36 alcohol-related deaths in the first eight weeks of last year, while there were 19 alcohol-related fatalities reported from Jan.
UNM police are assigning low priority to a rash of thefts that left four people wondering who stole their bikes within less than a 30-hour period. According to police reports and victim statements, the thefts all occurred between 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb.
Staff Report Staff, faculty, students and alumni have a chance to reward their favorite teachers for enhancing their college education and the overall community at UNM. The deadline for applications for the 2002-03 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, the Adjunct Faculty and Lecturer Teaching Award and the 2002-2003 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award is March 5.
by Jodi Hunley Daily Lobo The director of UNM’s Freshman Learning Community was one of only 10 national recipients of the “Outstanding First-year Student Advocate Award” last week during the 22nd annual “First-Year Experience” conference in Atlanta, Ga.
Staff Report UNM police detectives are investigating a report filed by the director of the University Internal Audit Department alleging that a former School of Public Administration official misused more than $7,500 in UNM funds for personal expenditures.
by Keri Burson Daily Lobo After being closed for nine months, UNM's Art Museum re-opened its doors earlier this month after finishing extensive renovations on its environmental control system, display areas and storage facilities. The new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system will control the museum's humidity and temperature levels and filter out the air's harmful dust particles.
by Justin Gonzalez Daily Lobo The Santa Fe City Council took an unprecedented first step toward a $10.50 minimum wage within the city Thursday. The controversial "living wage" ordinance, which passed by a 7-1 vote, means that starting Jan. 1, 2004, private sector employers in Santa Fe must pay employees a minimum of $8.
Maria Griego-Raby says her business career has led her in many directions, the latest being an appointment to the UNM Board of Regents. "The University is critical," Griego-Raby said. "Hopefully, I have something to offer from my business background as well as from a community perspective.
Bob McCannon is not happy with most advertising messages presented in American mass media, including the Daily Lobo. McCannon, the executive director of the New Mexico Media Literacy Project, said that if anyone wants an example of how media demeans women, they should take a look at the campus newspaper.
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