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The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) is set to benefit from a significant boost following a generous $1 million donation from Jim and Mary Lois Friday Hulsman. The donation aims to establish two new endowments that will enhance academic and professional development opportunities within the college.Leo Lo, the dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences, expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am profoundly moved by the generosity of Jim and Mary Lois Friday Hulsman. Their million-dollar donation marks a pivotal moment in the...
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UNM’s American Studies Department has announced Professor Phil Deloria as the featured speaker for this year's Joel M. Jones lecture. Deloria's lecture, titled “The Year the Stars Fell: Toward a Continental History of a Very Few Hours”, will take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Bobo Room in Hodgin Hall. A reception will follow the lecture, and the event is open to the public.According to the announcement, Deloria will delve into the historical significance of the annual Leonid meteor shower that occurred almost two centuries ago. The lecture...
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The UNM Anderson School of Management recently celebrated the achievements of its newest Hall of Fame honorees at a dinner event, honoring individuals who have excelled in their professional careers and made significant contributions to their communities and families.Among the honorees were Stephen Griego, Kathryn Lueders, Shannon Rainosek, and Michael Duruaku. Stephen Griego, CEO and president of DMC Logistics and AeroLynx, shared his journey of entrepreneurial success, stating, "I learned many lessons along the way and strategically applied them to propel my business...
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Scientists from The University of New Mexico have delved into the hidden geological history of the East Coast of the United States in a bid to better understand the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea. The research, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, sheds light on the dynamic processes that shaped our planet millions of years ago.Lead researcher Lindsay Worthington and Ph.D. student Collin Brandl conducted a community experiment called the ENAM Community Seismic Experiment to investigate how supercontinents break apart. Brandl explained that...
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Ten talented students from The University of New Mexico Department of Music recently had the opportunity to showcase their skills at the Southwestern Regional Intercollegiate Band in Kansas City. Among them were saxophone players Daniel Slencsak, Alejandro Alva, Parker Head, and Taylor Gilman. UNM band director Emily Moss expressed pride in her students' performance, stating, “Our students did an exceptional job representing UNM in this Intercollegiate Honor Band. They performed at an extremely high level and gained valuable experience.”One of the undergraduate students,...
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Local journalism in New Mexico is expanding with the introduction of Press Forward New Mexico, a new chapter that aims to revitalize and support the local news ecosystem in the state. The initiative, co-led by the Thornburg Foundation and the New Mexico Local News Fund at UNM, is part of a larger $500 million effort to boost local news across the U.S.Rashad Mahmood, Executive Director of the Local News Fund, expressed optimism about the impact of Press Forward in New Mexico, stating, “Bringing Press Forward to New Mexico will be transformative to our local news...
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When David Lopez Amaya took his first class with Associate Professor of Political Science Loren Collingwood at The University of New Mexico, it fired his enthusiasm for political science, particularly the topic of voting rights for minorities.“Growing up in a disadvantaged, minority community, I recognized the importance of political engagement and representation as means for our voices to be heard,” said Lopez Amaya.Lopez Amaya expressed that the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the contentious political climate of the 2020 presidential election reaffirmed his...
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The University of New Mexico's administrative policies are undergoing a thorough review and update thanks to an unexpected collaboration between the UNM Policy Office and the School of Law Library. Sherri Thomas, associate dean of Institutional Climate and Equity at the UNM School of Law, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, stating, "We want to make sure that anyone who reads the UNM administrative policies, regardless of their reading level, is able to understand them."The collaboration was born out of the University Policy Equity and Inclusion Lens (PEIL)...
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The University of New Mexico is gearing up for its 68th Annual Research Lecture scheduled for Wednesday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to UNM faculty, staff, students, postdocs, and alumni, with a focus on showcasing the achievements of distinguished professor Felisa Smith.Smith, an ARL awardee and a prominent figure in the UNM Department of Biology, specializes in mammalian paleoecology and evolutionary research. Her work delves into the impacts of current and historical climatic changes as well as biodiversity loss on mammals. According to Smith, "Mammalian...
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UNM Vice President for Research Ellen Fisher is set to host the 3rd annual State of Research presentation next month. The event, scheduled for Monday, March 18 at 4 p.m., will feature a Q&A session and will be followed by a reception. All members of the UNM community, including students, staff, faculty, alumni, postdocs, and community members, are encouraged to attend.Speaking about the upcoming presentation, Ellen Fisher expressed her enthusiasm for the progress made in research at UNM, stating, "It’s been a very busy and productive year for all UNM researchers –...
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Osazda Energy, a solar technology startup company founded by Sang M. Han, a department chair and Regents’ professor of chemical and biological engineering at UNM, has been awarded $1.1 million in U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II funding. The company will be developing a software platform aimed at optimizing the design of photovoltaic modules in the solar energy market.Han expressed his enthusiasm about the funding, stating, “We have been working to improve PV module efficiency, reduce precious metal usage and thus manufacturing...
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The University of New Mexico Foundation has appointed Mary Wolford as the senior director of development for the School of Engineering, effective March 4. Wolford, an experienced fundraising professional, is returning to a familiar role within the university, having previously served as the senior director of development for the School of Engineering from 2012-2014.In a statement, Donna Riley, the Jim and Ellen King Dean of Engineering and Computing, expressed her excitement about working with Wolford, highlighting her past experience in academic fundraising at UNM. Riley...
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Director, writer, producer, and author Brian Levant, known for his successful career in the TV and film industry, has been selected to receive the UNM Alumni Association Lobo Award. Levant, a UNM alumnus, will be honored for his outstanding personal service to the University and his career achievements that reflect positively on UNM.Reflecting on his time at UNM, Levant humorously recalled his initial reasons for choosing the university, stating, “I came to UNM as a freshman in 1970, in part because Playboy magazine declared the school had ‘the best drugs and loosest...
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The Optical Science and Engineering (OSE) Program at The University of New Mexico is gearing up to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a series of events on March 7 and 8. The program, which has graduated over 270 Ph.D.s since its inception in 1983, has become a prominent interdisciplinary program at the University with strong collaborative ties to institutions such as Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratories, and the Air Force Research Lab.Among the distinguished speakers scheduled for the anniversary celebration are John Hall, Nobel Laureate of...
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The University of New Mexico is set to host the annual meeting of the Western Positive Psychology Association (WPPA) on March 22-23, bringing together individuals interested in the science of happiness and positive psychology. According to Department of Psychology Associate Professor Bruce Smith, positive psychology focuses on fostering resilience, mindfulness, love, kindness, gratitude, hope, meaning, and purpose in people's lives. Smith, who has been teaching this subject for 19 years at UNM, highlighted the importance of the field in enabling individuals to live their...
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Nobel Laureate John Mather and Tony Hull recently delved into the world of astronomy and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) on the latest episode of It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science. Mather, the Webb telescope’s senior project scientist emeritus, and Hull, an adjunct professor in the UNM Department of Physics & Astronomy, discussed the groundbreaking images and early results from the telescope.Mather shed light on the significance of the images captured by the JWST, stating, "The James Webb Space Telescope allows us to see 13.5 billion years into the past and witness...
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Professor of Marketing at the Anderson School of Management, Cathering Roster, emphasized the need for consumers to become part of the solution to societal sustainability challenges by changing their consumption habits. Roster stated, “Marketing is not all about constantly pushing people to acquire things... We simply cannot keep up the pace of consumption that we’ve had in the last several decades without doing significant harm to our environment.”Roster highlighted the shift in mindset towards sustainability in marketing efforts, noting, “Even in consumers' own lives,...
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Nathaniel Sandoval, a student at UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA), was recently recognized for his academic achievements by being named to the PTK New Mexico All-State Academic Team. During the State Legislative Session at the Roundhouse, Sandoval, a member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), was awarded the prestigious scholarship in acknowledgment of his academic excellence, leadership, and service."To receive this scholarship means I can continue to represent our Phi Theta Kappa Charter with excellence and further dedicate myself to my education," expressed Sandoval during the...
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The University of New Mexico is becoming a hub of Truman Scholar recognition. UNM senior Jesus Sanchez, is one of 191 Truman Scholar finalists selected from this year’s pool of 709 nominations across over 285 institutions. Sanchez is scheduled to interview in March.“The Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive award that selects students with the potential to become change agents,” Honors College Scholarship Coordinator Kiyoko Simmons said. “Jesus has demonstrated leadership and service aimed at enhancing the college experience for students by addressing basic needs...
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Applications are now open for the 2024 Women in STEM Awards at the University of New Mexico. The awards, now in their ninth year, are a collaborative effort between Advance at UNM, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Vice President for Research."We know that Women in STEM awardees from the past eight years have gone on to do some amazing research on a range of topics," said Advance Director Julia Fulghum. "We are eager to see the proposals of this year’s applicants and encourage submissions from across campus. Please contact us if you want to know if your idea...