Anthropology Department highlights Black History Month
The Department of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is celebrating Black History Month in February with a website page full of resources that include the history of Black History Month, Black scholar biographies, the African-American community at UNM, events, videos, research, and more.
UNMPD highlights retiring officers
While many students are lucky to call the University of New Mexico home for four years, many faculty and staff double that number. A special group of Lobos, like UNM Police Department (UNMPD) members Patricia Young and James Madrid, get that privilege for decades. UNMPD Commander Madrid and Officer Young are each retiring from UNMPD after 32 and 27 years in law enforcement, respectively. This pair of hard-working individuals, while both experiencing their own unique journeys on the job, share the same culmination now: that saying goodbye won’t be so easy.
History that will make history: UNM professors create groundbreaking tribal government textbook
This story is one for the history books, which is fitting, as the news itself is about a history book. A devoted team of UNM Native American professors are planning, developing and writing the first-ever tribal government textbook for young adults. Although dedicated does not even begin to cover the efforts of American Studies Professor Jennifer Denetdale and Ph.D. student Kara Roanhorse and Native American Studies Professors Wendy Greyeyes and Lloyd Lee, it’s a start.
New research erupts: UNM Professor presents instrument in tracking Iceland volcanoes
Tobias Fischer, a professor at The University of New Mexico's Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences, has been heavily involved in tracking Iceland’s volcanic activity. A noted volcanologist, Fischer traveled to Iceland in mid-November 2023 to deliver and install his Delta Ray Instrument to his colleagues at the University of Iceland. This instrument measures carbon isotopes that help inform scientists about the magma sources below the surface. The data from this instrument is critical when building time series data sets to evaluate the eruption.
Maxwell to offer yoga and live DJ at morning dance party
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at The University of New Mexico is pairing up with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Resource Center to offer a special edition of its popular Dancing in the Cave event. Everyone is invited bright and early to the Maxwell on Friday, Feb. 16, from 8 to 10 a.m. The event is free but attendees are asked to register online so the museum staff can plan to have plenty of fresh juice and iced coffee on hand. Participants can bring their own yoga mat or borrow one.
Pulitzer Prize winner Chacon's project pays tribute to Indigenous women
Pulitzer Prize winning Diné composer and sound artist Raven Chacon, who earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in music at The University of New Mexico will bring his Three Songs projects to the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos. Three Songs pays tribute to Indigenous women through sound, video, and visual work. The opening celebration for Raven Chacon: Three Songs is Friday, Feb. 23, starting with a Member + Director’s Circle Preview from 4:30–6:30 p.m. A public reception will be from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
U-RISE supports student biomedical research
Among the many programs for student researchers at The University of New Mexico, the only school in the state with the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE). At the center of the U-RISE experience is research. U-RISE supports motivated students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduate education in biomedical research. Applications are now being accepted for the next cohort. For best consideration, completed application should be submitted by Friday, March 1, 11:59 p.m.
UNM College of Education and Human Sciences alumna receives 2023 Milken Educator Award
Ashli Knoell, a 2010 University of New Mexico College of Education and Human Sciences graduate, was among 75 other teachers nationally selected recently to receive the 2023 Milken Educator Award. Knoell earned a B.S. in elementary education at UNM and is currently a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and Robotics teacher at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, N.M.
National Science Foundation engineering leader visited School of Engineering
Susan Margulies, an assistant director who leads the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Engineering, visited the School of Engineering last week and engaged with faculty from around the School and the University. Margulies oversees the Engineering Directorate at NSF, which has a yearly budget of nearly $800 million and provides over 40 percent of federal funding for fundamental research in engineering at academic institutions. It distributes more than 1,500 awards supporting research and education each year.
UNM-Gallup leaders advocate in Santa Fe
Leaders representing The University of New Mexico-Gallup met with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and celebrated Gallup-McKinley County Day at the New Mexico Legislature in Santa Fe recently. The trip gave UNM-Gallup representatives the opportunity to reconnect with legislators, advocate for important initiatives, support community partners, and highlight local achievements.
UNM & Ithaka S+R seek faculty input for generative AI study
The University of New Mexico announces a collaborative effort between three units - University Libraries, Health Sciences & Informatics Center and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Together, they have teamed up with Ithaka S+R to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies on teaching, learning and research practices. The UNM research team is actively seeking faculty members from main, Health Sciences and branch campuses with instruction and research responsibilities to participate in one-hour interviews. To participate, complete the interview recruitment form.
FAFSA changes to affect application process
This year, there are several notable changes students need to be aware of when filing for the Free Application for Student Federal Aid or FAFSA as it is commonly known. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2024-2025 FAFSA has been available nationwide to students as of Dec. 31, 2023, which is later than in previous years. Many students have already seized the opportunity to file this year’s aid application to beat the deadline. UNM’s Priority Deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1, 2024.
NMiF discusses 2024 Legislature update & climate care for the public
This week on New Mexico in Focus, correspondent Gwyneth Doland catches up with elected officials in Santa Fe and speaks to Democratic state representatives Andrea Romero, G. Andrés Romero and Sen. Benny Shendo Jr., about alternative energy and school graduation bills. Then, senior producer Lou DiVizio sits down with Source New Mexico Editor Shaun Griswold and Republican former state representative Justine Fox-Young to discuss which bills have passed, which haven't, and what still might get through the Roundhouse. NMiF airs on NMPBS 5.1 (KNME HD) on Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7 a.m., and streaming on the PBS video app.
