Surrounded by 100 colleagues, friends and family, Theo Crevenna was honored for receiving the Orden Mexicana del Aguila Azteca, the highest award given by the Mexican government to a foreigner."The greatest satisfaction I have is to be able to be of service," Crevenna said.
Five UNM students are getting firsthand experience as interns in Washington, D.C. this semester.Deborah Baker, Moanna Wright, Christopher Miller, Angelina Gonzalez-Aller and Marcus Romero are the first group of students selected for the fall semester of the UNM Fred Harris Congressional Internship Program.
About 1,700 of 4,100 students in Albuquerque won't be able to obtain financial assistance or funds to meet their needs, according to a report by Communities United to Strengthen America. "It's the only way they (college students) can afford to go to college," said Art Terrazas, local director for the organization. "This is their only line of support."
After numerous attempts to apply for the Title V grant, UNM's main campus was awarded $2.8 million to improve services for Hispanic students. "It's a great opportunity for the University. Not often do you get an opportunity like this," said Tim Gutierrez, director of College Enrichment/Special Programs. "It's a great opportunity for the University. Not often do you get an opportunity like this," said Tim Gutierrez, director of College Enrichment/Special Programs.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo UNM's Student Health Center and Planned Parenthood of New Mexico participated in World AIDS Day and Final Rubout on Thursday. The day was meant to educate the public about HIV and AIDS, and present an opportunity for students to get free massages before finals.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Former UNM staff employee Ruth Marciano had always wanted to work on her art and sell it at fairs, but she never had the time because she was busy with her career, she said. On Wednesday, she had her chance. Marciano was one of 86 vendors who filled the SUB Ballroom on Wednesday selling handmade crafts, such as jewelry and soap.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Many Albuquerque children and families who are in need of holiday gifts will be getting help from a different source this season: the UNM Giving Tree. The Giving Tree is set up in the SUB atrium and is decorated with lights and paper ornaments.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Native American Studies at UNM recognized issues facing indigenous people throughout the world Friday. "It was a chance to bring in indigenous people to share issues such as the struggle for land, education and the struggle against globalization," said Gregory Cajete, director of Native American Studies.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Pointing to pictures of damaged livers, student Martin Carbajal said he saw how tobacco can affect a person's life. "It's pretty interesting, and it relates to my family," he said. Carbajal took part in the Great American Smokeout held by the Student Health Center on Wednesday.
by Sunnie Redhouse Daily Lobo Cassondra Malloy, a student at La Cueva High School, said her father is an engineer, but she still did not know exactly what he did. Attending the UNM's School of Engineering open house on Tuesday helped her understand. "Engineering is more diverse than people realize," Malloy said.
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