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February 24, 2009
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High impact for NMSUResearchers around the world are still looking to Apache Point Observatory (APO) for expertise when they publish out-of-this-world works. read more... |
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College of Engineering recipient of $200,000 UAV helicopterNorthrop Grumman donated a state-of-the-art UAV (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle) helicopter to the College of Engineering Tuesday, Feb. 17, entering engineering week on a very positive note. Feb. 15-21 was celebrated as Engineering Week 2009 throughout the nation. read more... |
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New NMSU computer science department head hopes to expand department roleEnrico Pontelli will serve as the new academic department head of computer science at New Mexico State University's College of Arts and Sciences. read more... |
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College of Business professor awarded for serviceWhen Benjamin Widner moved to Las Cruces in the sixth grade, he wasn't thinking about becoming an economics professor at New Mexico State University. Few sixth graders do. Fortunately, that's where he ended up - now as the recipient of the 2009 Award for Outstanding Service to the American Society of Hispanic Economists (ASHE) by an Individual. read more... |
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NMSU-A staff receive excellence awardsSteve Holmes and Dan Kammer, both with New Mexico State University Alamogordo, were selected as 2009 National Institute for Staff and Organization Development (NISOD) Excellence Award recipients. NISOD, a consortium of over 700 community colleges and universities worldwide, has a 30-year history of recognizing faculty, staff and administrators for outstanding contributions to teaching, leadership and learning. read more... |
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New ACAP chair wants to hear from youAs the new chair of the Advisory Council on Administrative Policy (ACAP), Kelly Brooks wants to make ACAP a place where employees go to find the latest information, voice their opinions or make suggestions about administrative policies. read more... |
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Well-known NMSU professor remembered"His poetry was as honest and fearless and direct as the man." That's how one professor remembers Las Cruces poet laureate and former New Mexico State University Professor Emeritus Keith Wilson. A memorial service for Wilson will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church on at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. read more... |
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NMSU honors Clyde and Patricia Tombaugh, establishes endowed chairClyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto and who dedicated his life to researching the stars and planets, was honored at an event celebrating his numerous accomplishments and announcing the creation of the Clyde and Patricia Tombaugh Endowed Chair in astronomy at New Mexico State University. read more... |
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SpotlightThere is a certain electricity in the air during a packed house at the Pan American Center. While it's difficult to miss the thousands of excited, screaming fans and the rock stars or sports teams about to put on the show, often overlooked is the crew that spent the previous day working to set up everything. read more... |