Campus events focus on attacks
Iliana Limn | September 19In an effort to help people understand and deal with last week's terrorist attacks, UNM is sponsoring two forums and an Islamic awareness event on campus today.
In an effort to help people understand and deal with last week's terrorist attacks, UNM is sponsoring two forums and an Islamic awareness event on campus today.
As American flags continue popping up in front of houses, restaurants, in car windows and on T-shirts, many UNM students are pondering their patriotism and support of possible retaliation for last week's terrorist attacks.
The smell of popcorn and caramel apples hung in the air as children and parents learned about more than 70 UNM departments and programs during the annual University Day at the New Mexico State Fair Tuesday.
In the wake of last week's attacks, many in the UNM community are in mourning with the rest of the nation, but options are available to help ease the grieving process.
While former UNM student Timothy Lundin sat at his desk Monday morning, he couldn't shake the smell of dust, death, burning plastic and molten steel.
More than 70 UNM booths will be featured during University Day at the New Mexico State Fair Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UNM professor F. Chris Garcia was recently honored by the American Political Science Association for his contribution to the field of Latino politics and overall dedication to political science profession.
Sandia High School seniors Angela Spain, right, and Ashley Good tour campus with UNM student guide Todd Christensen during Senior Day Saturday.
A weekend that was supposed to be one of celebration for the UNM community turned into one of mourning and reflection following Tuesday's terrorist attacks on the East Coast.
Sophomore Charles Herbert, right, is heckled by an unidentified man while picketing Friday outside the UNM Bookstore against U.S. retaliation in response to Tuesday's terrorist attacks on the East Coast.
In keeping with President Bush's proclamation of today as a day of prayer to honor this week's victims terrorist tasks, the UNM Alumni Memorial Chapel will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide University community members with a place for reflection and prayer.
More than 500 New Mexico high school students were greeted Thursday with balloons, mariachis and extensive information about college life during the University's third annual Hispano Student Day.
About 400 members of the UNM community gathered around the Duck Pond Thursday night during a candlelight vigil to remember those who died in this week's terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
UNM student Carilyn Rome said she learned about news gathering by watching professionals at work during her recent participation in the Young American Broadcasters Conference in Washington, D.C.
A New Mexico military industry watchdog group is sponsoring a forum tonight at the UNM Continuing Education Center on national security and retaliation in the aftermath of this week's terrorist attacks.
UNM Law Professor Barbara Bergman, who serves on various boards and committees, practices criminal defense, teaches law classes and writes books, was recently recognized by her peers with a prestigious award.
Services including art therapy and candlelight vigils are being offered by the University community following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Pennsylvania.
UNM's main campus was eerily quiet Tuesday afternoon following the University administration's decision to close the school in response to terrorist attacks in Washington D.C. and New York City.
The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on Tuesday evoked comparisons to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The major difference, though, is that the enemy might be harder to find.
Kevin Gover, a former Bureau of Indian Affairs director, discussed the overlapping of tribal and state authority with Tom Gede, a state law official during a debate Monday at the UNM Continuing Education Center.