John R. Stropp Appointed President of UNM Foundation

Veteran fundraiser served at helm of $1.3 billion Texas A&M Foundation

The University of New Mexico Foundation Board of Trustees today announced the appointment by UNM President David J. Schmidly of John R. Stropp (rhymes with “crop”) to serve as the first President of the newly independent UNM Foundation.

The UNM Alumni Association Hosts a Memorial Day Celebration for Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Friends and Family

The UNM Alumni Association will host a Memorial Day Celebration at the UNM Alumni Chapel Wednesday, May 21, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Memorial Day Celebration is to recognize alumni who died while serving our country, and alumni, faculty and staff who died in 2007. The Memorial Celebration is a campus wide event and everyone is invited.

UNM Parking and Transportation Services Announces Seasonal Changes to South Lot Parking and Shuttle Services

The University of New Mexico Parking and Transportation Services department says shuttle service for the UNM South Lot will be suspended from May 19 until August 25. During this time South Lot will be closed and there will be no shuttle service to the Science and Technology Park.

UNM Parking and Transportation Services To Distribute Free Lobo Ride Stickers for Upcoming Year

The University of New Mexico Parking and Transportation Services Department announced that free Lobo Ride bus stickers for the 2008-09 academic year will be available to students beginning Monday, May 12. The sticker allows UNM students to ride for free on any designated ABQ Ride bus route.

UNM's Recreational Services Offers Rad Camp

UNM's Recreational Services is ready to keep your children happy and busy all summer long. A summer youth program, called Rad Camp or Recreational Activities Day Camp, provides a variety of opportunities to enhance the educational, recreational and cultural experiences for youth ages 8-12.

Hispanic Youth Symposium to Launch at UNM in July

Hispanic College Fund sponsors symposium designed to inspire and guide 100 underserved high school students into college and careers

An inspiring and expanding program to help develop and grow the next generation of professionals will guide 100 promising high school students on a path to achieving college degrees and careers for the first time in New Mexico this summer. The inaugural New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium will be launched at the University of New Mexico July 9-12, by the Hispanic College Fund, a nationally renowned nonprofit that provides scholarships and programs to Hispanic students eager to achieve a college education and professional career.

“New Mexico In Focus” Goes One-on-One With Outgoing New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici

This week, “New Mexico in Focus” shares a rare interview with outgoing United States Senator Pete Domenici. U.S. Senator Pete Domenici is closing in on the end of a long and illustrious career on Capitol Hill. His retirement will mean big changes for the state, and his impact will be felt for years. But what will his legacy in Washington actually be? This in-depth talk with Domenici will air on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and repeating Sunday, May 11 at 6:30 a.m. on KNME-TV, Channel 5.

Photo: U. S. Senator Pete Domenici

Employee Health Promotion Program to Host Two Presentations

The UNM Employee Health Promotion Program is hosting two presentations next week to discuss diabetes medication and reducing osteoporosis risk with lifestyle. The diabetes medication presentation will be held Tuesday, May 12, while the osteoporosis presentation will be held Thursday, May 15. Both presentations will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the UNM Business Center rm. 1007. Registration is encouraged.

Department of Communication & Journalism at UNM Earns Accreditation

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) has unanimously approved the accreditation of the journalism and mass communication programs in the Department of Communication & Journalism at the University of New Mexico.

UNM Press Designer Kathleen Sparkes Wins PubWest Gold Medal

University of New Mexico Press senior designer Kathleen Sparkes has won the Publishers Association of the West (PubWest) gold medal for best design of an academic book for her work on "Cave, City and Eagle's Nest: An Interpretative Journey Through The Mapa de Cuauhtinchan No. 2."

UNM Faculty of Color to be Celebrated at Annual Awards

The second annual University of New Mexico Faculty of Color Awards will be presented on Thursday, May 8, 5-7 p.m. at the University House. The awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty of color at UNM in mentoring, research, service and teaching.

UNM’s Terry Yates Honored by AIBS as Distinguished Scientist Award

The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) honored former University of New Mexico Vice President of Research and Economic Development Terry Yates recently with its “Distinguished Scientist Award.” Yates will receive the award posthumously.

Photo: Terry Yates

UNM Civil Engineering Students Win Water Treatment Competition

A team of undergraduate and graduate students from UNM’s Department of Civil Engineering has won first place in the First Annual Rocky Mountain Region Water Treatment Competition. The competition required teams to treat simulated contaminated drinking water with materials that might be locally available in rural Bangladesh.

Photo (l. to r.): UNM's Civil Engineering Water Team Elizabeth Field, Josh Goldman and Kelly Isaacson.

UNM Student Union Goes Green at Late Night Breakfast

On Sunday, May 11, the University of New Mexico Student Union will continue the tradition of “Late Night Breakfast,” but with a green twist. This spring, plates and utensils will be made from biodegradable or recycled materials; to show people how easy it is to take small steps that make a difference for the environment.

Ellingboe to Conduct Festival Choir in Carnegie Hall

Bradley Ellingboe, professor of music, College of Fine Arts, is conducting a festival choir made up of groups from around the country in Carnegie Hall on Sunday, May 25. The choir will sing Faure’s Requiem.

Photo: Bradley Ellingboe

UNM Department of Parking and Transportation Announces 2008-09 Permit Rates

The University of New Mexico Department of Parking and Transportation Services recently announced 2008-09 permit rates, incorporating a price increase for services. “No-one wants to see parking prices rise,” said Parking and Transportation Services Director, Clovis Acosta. “I understand the concerns of members of the UNM community. This increase is necessary to keep up with the rising price of fuel, as well as purchasing other petroleum-based products.”

Limited Parking in Cornell Structure May 8 and 12

There will be limited parking available in the Cornell Parking Structure for the duration of Thursday, May 8 and Monday, May 12.

UNM Cancer Center Granted Radiation Oncology Accreditation

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has granted a three-year accreditation to the UNM Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Department. This is a distinction only 10 percent of radiation oncology departments across the nation have achieved. In their extensive review conducted in February, the ACR called UNM Cancer Center’s radiation oncology services “an exemplary practice.”

Season Tickets for Popejoy Offered to UNM Employees

UNM faculty and staff are invited to an open house hosted by Popejoy Hall on Thursday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Information about how to save 50 percent on the purchase of 2008-09 Popejoy Presents season tickets.

UNM Teaching Awards to be Presented on Wednesday

Gary Harrison, professor in the Department of English, is the 2008 recipient of the UNM Presidential Teaching Fellow Award. UNM President David J. Schmidly will present the award in a ceremony on Wednesday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in SUB Ballroom C. The award is the university’s highest recognition for teaching.

Photo: Professor Gary Harrison, Department of English

UNM Hospitals Celebrates Its Nurses for National Nurses’ Week

In celebration of National Nurses’ Week, May 6-12, University of New Mexico Hospitals is holding several activities and events throughout the week to recognize its dedicated nursing staff. This year’s theme is “Nurses Making a Difference Every Day.”

Department of Health Launches Toll-free Hepatitis C Number

UNM Health Sciences Center Partners with State for World Hepatitis Day

The New Mexico Department of Health has launched a new toll-free number that will make it easier for patients with hepatitis C to access services and learn how to fight the disease. Department of Health staff answers the confidential, toll free number from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1-888-DOH-HepC (364-4372). Callers can also leave a confidential message that will be returned by Department staff.

UNM Fosters New Agreement with Associated Students of Empowerment

University to Field a Wheelchair Basketball Team

The University of New Mexico has announced a new agreement with the Associated Students for Empowerment that will enable the Albuquerque All Kings Wheelchair Basketball team to utilize Johnson Center free of charge. As part of the agreement, a monthly clinic for interested UNM students will be conducted as part of the scheduled team practice.

Photo (l. to r.): Katryn Fraher, President David J. Schmidly and Jake Schmalzriedt sign a new agreement allowing the All Kings Wheelchair basketball team to practice at Johnson Gym.

“New Mexico In Focus” Spotlights New Mexico Congressional District 1 Race

The race to replace Heather Wilson in the United States House of Representatives is the hot topic on this week’s episode of “New Mexico In Focus,” airing Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. and repeating on Sunday, May 4 at 6:30 a.m. on KNME-TV, Channel 5.

UNM Honors Outstanding Seniors

The UNM Student Activities Department honored the best and brightest UNM Seniors at the Annual Recognition Reception held at the UNM Student Union Ballroom last month. Among those honored were the recipients of the Clauve Outstanding Senior Award which included, Matthew Barnes, Megan Fitzpatrick, Louis Jeantete, Margi Miranda, Brandon Ryan, and John Smeltzer.

UNM Cancer Center CEO to Speak at UNM Retiree Association Meeting

Dr. Cheryl L. Willman, director and chief executive officer of the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, will speak about “The UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center: A Future Vision for New Mexico,” Thursday, May 15, at the UNM Retiree Association (UNMRA) Sixth Annual Business Meeting.

Photo: Dr. Cheryl Willman, director and chief executive officer, UNM Cancer Center.

College of Education Doctoral Student Selected for Medical College Admission Test Graduate Student Research Program

College of Education doctoral student Marlene Ballejos was one of five students from the U.S. and Canada selected recently to participate in the 2008 Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) Graduate Student Research Program, a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Photo: Marlene Ballejos, director of admissions, UNM School of Medicine

UNM Distinguished Professor of History Dr. Linda Hall to Present Lecture Titled “Images of Women and Power”

Lecture series highlights UNM Distinguished Professors

Dr. Linda Hall, Distinguished Professor of History at the University of New Mexico, will present “Images of Women and Power,” the second in a series of lectures in the Distinguished Professors Lecture Series at UNM. The lecture will be held Thursday, May 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Acoma room in the UNM Student Union Building. The series is sponsored by the UNM College of Arts and Sciences.

Photo: Dr. Linda Hall, Distinguished Professor of History

UNM School of Law Professor Six Awards in Recent New Mexico Press Women Competition

UNM School of Law Professor Sherri Burr received six prizes in the 2008 New Mexico Press Women Communication Competition. The competition recognizes excellence in print and electronic media communication efforts. The awards were presented at the recent New Mexico Press Women Conference held in Albuquerque.

Photo: UNM School of Law Professor Sherri Burr

President Schmidly to Hold “University Town Hall Meeting”

On Thursday, May 1, University of New Mexico President David Schmidly will conduct his first-ever “University Town Hall Meeting” allowing the University community to openly discuss the fourth element of his Strategic Framework rollout, entitled “Inspire.” The meeting will be held in the UNM Student Union Building Ballroom from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Photo: President David J. Schmidly