NM Daily Lobo 08192014

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DAILY LOBO new mexico

TUESDAY August 19, 2014 | Volume 119 | Issue 3

The Independent Student Voice of UNM since 1895

CDC: Ebola poses little risk to U.S. by Erika Eddy A Santa Fe woman is being tested at UNM Hospital for possible infection of the Ebola virus, according to a press release from the New Mexico Department of Health. Although she is not considered a probable case, UNMH has isolated the patient out of caution

and is following the appropriate protocols to ensure other patients and health care workers are safe, according to the press release. The woman returned from Sierra Leone, Africa, earlier this month and developed a sore throat, headache, muscle aches and fever — all symptoms of Ebola, according to NMDOH. Other symptoms for Ebola include

diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and lack of appetite, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Information webpage. The woman being treated at UNMH had no known exposure to Ebola while in Africa, according to NMDOH. Symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 21 days after

exposure to the virus, and a person infected with the Ebola virus is not contagious until symptoms appear, according to the webpage. The virus is spread through direct contact of body fluids with broken skin or mucous membranes, according to the CDC. Ebola does not spread through the air, food or water. The 2014 Ebola outbreak is one of the largest in history and is

affecting the West African countries Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, but does not pose a significant risk to the American public, according to the webpage.] “While it’s possible that someone could become infected with the Ebola virus in Africa and then get on a plane to the United

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Lounge area to accommodate new donors By Robert Salas Always in need of donations, Popejoy Hall will offer a new incentive to large contributors. The Popejoy Hall Donors’ Lounge will get a muchneeded extension this fall. Chris Vallejos, institutional services associate vice president, said the University is awaiting final approval for the incentive from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, which should come in mid-September. The project proposes a 688-square-foot addition to the existing donors’ lounge on the ground floor of the Center for the Arts Building, Vallejos said. The new steel-and-concrete structure will include new storefront

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The Center for the Arts Building awaits renovation at the commencement of the new school year. The Popejoy Hall Donor’s Lounge will get an extension this fall with a proposed 688-square-foot addition on the ground floor.

Downtown campus plan in progress Hazing By Daniel Montaño

Will met with several groups — including ASUNM, GPSA, the Dean’s council and neighborhood organizations — to discuss the plans, Cullen said “We’re very excited about the prospect of moving forward with the master plan,” he said. “We had an excellent reception from all of our constituent groups.” Innovate ABQ’s main campus will include office space that will be available for high-tech industries, research firms and similar

companies, Cullen said. The main campus will be located on the northeast corner of First Street and Broadway Boulevard, where the First Baptist Church is currently located, but Innovate ABQ will also include a research district, which will extend along Central Avenue and Broadway, he said. Innovate ABQ aims at creating a space in Albuquerque that will spur economic development by providing a common place

After 18 months of planning, the grand vision of Innovate ABQ is coming into focus. The design firm Perkins and Will publicly presented its initial master plan for Innovate ABQ to the Board of Regents on Aug 8, explaining the different possibilities for the future of the venture. Although, because plans just got underway, specific details are still being worked out. Lisa Kuuttila, CEO of STC.UNM, has been heavily involved with the proj- UNM Health Science Center ect and said unveiling the master plan marks a pivotal moment for Innovate ABQ. “This is a very interesting process and we’re very excited to kick this off,” UNM Central Campus Kuuttila said. “This marks a critical step forward taken with a critical mindset.” Andrew Cullen, associate vice president of planning, budget and analysis, said the planning process is expected to be finished and presented to the Board of Regents for approval by December. In the week before their presentation, representatives from Perkins and Graphic Courtesty UNM Board of Regents Agenda Book

Innovate ABQ plans to include a research district centered at the main site at Central Avenue and Broadway Boulevard. This graphic — created by Perkins and Will, a design firm consulting on the planning — illustrates how the venture will connect UNM to Innovate ABQ through a series of sites along Central Avenue.

for firms and individuals to meet and create together, and to provide a space where UNM students can find a home for toptier academic pursuits, he said. “We certainly hope to support our students and provide a place for our students to do research and work right here in Albuquerque,” Cullen said. Kuuttila said planning will include discussions and input from several constituent groups throughout the process and

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incident probe launched By Thomas Romero-Salas

The New Mexico women’s soccer team may have partaken in a hazing incident over the weekend, according to a UNM Athletics Department press release issued early Monday evening. The Athletics Department is using an outside investigator to determine the details of the incident and interview team members. The release states the investigation is in the early stages and more information will be given to the media once it becomes available. “This is a situation that we take very seriously, and will do everything in our power to get answers to what occurred,” the release states. Greg Archuleta, sports information officer for women’s soccer, said UNM Athletics is not allowed to comment on ongoing investigations. The Lobos played their first exhibition of the season on Saturday, a 3-0 loss at Arizona. Thomas Romero-Salas is the sports editor for the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @ThomasRomeroS.


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