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ASU fraternities film porn movie

U-Wire TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona State University President Michael Crow said Thursday that disciplinary action would be taken against ASU fraternities and fraternity members - including the executive vice president of the student government - who took part in making a pornographic video that included sex on a campus lawn, adult movie stars and a sexual scavenger hunt.

Financial aid renovations help students with process

UNM's Financial Aid Office has implemented several new features designed to create a more user-friendly and efficient environment for students in search of financial assistance. According to financial aid figures, more than 20,000 students submit applications to the office each year.

Officials find cure for long-term debt

About a year ago, some University budget officials and College of Fine Arts representatives noticed a problem. That problem took the shape of a $555,000 budget deficit between two accounts within the college. "These kinds of problems are not terribly unusual," said Max Kerlin, UNM director of resource management.

Hillel House provides connections

This year, members of the Hillel House are preparing to use their resources to further preserve Jewish culture, increase dialogue about the ancient religion and to locally aid the Middle East peace process. "We are here to create a community," said Dina Berger, Hillel House director.

Astronomy professor wins education prize for institution

Staff Report UNM physics and astronomy professor Michael Zeilik has been awarded the American Astronomical Society 2002 Education Prize. Zeilik is known throughout the world's astronomical science communities for his innovations in astronomy education and astronomy workshops for in-service teachers and professors.

Professor named association president

Jane McGrath, an associate professor in UNM's Pediatrics department, was named president of the National Assembly on School Based Health. The announcement was made at the Assembly's School Based Health Care Conference in Denver, Colo., June 20-22.

UNM students take part in field study on Mexican coast

Six UNM students participated in a field study this summer on eco-tourism and rural development in conjunction with the Universidad de Quintana Roo, located in Chetumal, Mexico.

Copyrighted material to be protected

Students who operate their own Web sites within the UNM service network better think twice before they post copyrighted material such as music, cartoons or pictures.

Lopez says UNM ruined her reputation

Former UNM professor Cynthia Lopez filed suit against UNM and three employees of the medical school last week claiming that she was harassed, discredited and retaliated against for "doing her job." Lopez is a medical professional who has been working within UNM's academic community for the past five years.

Diverse law school rewarded

UNM's School of Law was awarded the Dean Henry J. Ramsey Jr. Award for Diversity, presented by the American Bar Association to the nation's law school with the greatest amount of ethnic diversity in students, faculty and programs. "This is not the first such recognition we have received," said Peter Winograd, associate dean of UNM's School of Law.

Lopez says UNM ruined her reputation

Former UNM professor Cynthia Lopez filed suit against UNM and three employees of the medical school last week claiming that she was harassed, discredited and retaliated against for "doing her job." Lopez is a medical professional who has been working within UNM's academic community for the past five years.

Final figures show UNM's summer class enrollment up

UNM has compiled its final figures for summer school enrollment totals for 2002. Overall, main campus trends continued with very little change in the total number of undergraduate and graduate students attending classes.

News in Brief

UNM Police responded to a burglary report in the rear parking lot at the Assisted Technologies Building at the corner of Vassar Road and Central Avenue at 8:25 a.m. Friday.

Richardson seeks campus exposure

Democratic candidate for governor Bill Richardson visited UNM campus Monday to greet students and get the word out to college voters that he was running for one of the state's highest offices. "I want to send students a message that higher education is part of my education agenda," Richardson said.

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Equal Opportunity finalists down to four

Staff Report Four finalists have been selected for the director of the University's Office of Equal Opportunity. A 13-member committee began searching for finalists last March and identified the finalists last Friday. The finalists are Thomasine P. Ross, Annazette Fields, Elva Telles and Doralia Martinez Freudiger.

Phone system has 'technical' difficulties

UNM students, staff and faculty may have noticed an interruption of phone services on campus as they adjusted to the first day of the fall semester. UNM Telecommunications Office officials said the cause of the "technical problem" had not yet been determined, but they had unofficially narrowed the problem down to one portion of the office's main core switch.

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Science and Technology companies celebrate 10 years

Representatives from UNM and Sandia National Laboratories gathered Wednesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Advanced Materials Laboratory, a center for collaborative research in technical developments. The laboratory offers an environment for UNM students and faculty to work with Sandia members, allowing accessible space and equipment for both institutions.