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Student org brings real lobos to UNM campus By Anthony Jackon and Elizabeth Sanchez @TonyAnJackson @Beth_A_Sanchez
The Biology Undergraduate Society created an opportunity for students to meet real lobos, Angel and Bindi, during the University of New Mexico’s annual Wolf Fest on Friday near Popejoy Hall. Angel, a high-content Arctic wolfdog, and Bindi, a gray wolf/coyote/ husky mix, greeted passersby. Conservation groups, such as Defenders of Wildlife, tabled alongside the Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue, answering questions about conservation. Donations were also welcome. Vice President of BUGS Ashvini Vaidya said the event aims to educate about wolf conservation and general environmental protection. “It’s important for the community to understand that wolves are indeed wild animals. They can’t just be brought in on a whim and serve as pets — they are wildlife. So, not only is it important for the community to know that, but it is also important for us to understand our role in wolf conservation and how our actions impact wolf populations around New Mexico,” Vaidya said.
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The Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue brought Angel (left), a high-content Arctic wolf-dog, and Bindi, a gray wolf/coyote/husky mix, to campus on April 20, 2018 to interact with passersby during the annual Wolf Fest.
Mural brightens up Popejoy UNM celebrates life of Jennifer Riordan
By Megan Holmen
By Donald Amble
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Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles on different UNM public art pieces. Continue to follow the Daily Lobo for more. The University of New Mexico has over 25 pieces of public art. One of these pieces titled “Culturas Del Sol” by James Jacob is a Talavera Tile mural found in the UNM Center for the Arts outside Popejoy Hall in the foyer of the Center for the Arts. Made in 1996, “Culturas Del Sol” translates to cultures of the sun. Jacob said, “Culturas Del Sol” was a collaborative piece between him, Jose Rodriguez, Jose Lascaro and UNM students. “Culturas Del Sol” was funded by a grant through the United States Information Agency and was made in partnership with Universidad de las Américas in Puebla, Mexico. The grant was intended to foster partnership between UNM and Mexico, Jacob said. At the time Jacob made the mural, he was the associate dean of Fine Arts. The mural was installed in the Center for the Arts, because the space was being remodeled, he said. “There is a duplicate mural at the Universidad de las Américas in Puebla, Mexico. Two were made, one for here and one for there,” Jacob said. The mural took about one month to make. Talavera tile is a huge part
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The “Culturas Del Sol” mural in Popejoy Hall on the afternoon of April 22, 2018
of the architecture in the region around Puebla, which is why it was utilized in the art piece, he said. Talavera tile has cultural significance and has been around for hundreds of years with roots that can be traced back to Spain, Jacob said. The main image on the mural is a sun, which is culturally significant to both New Mexico and Mexico, which is why it was chosen as the centerpiece, he said. In Mexico, the sun is religiously significant, and the Zia symbol is a part of the piece to represent New Mexico, Jacob said. Mackenzie Everett, a UNM student studying education with a focus in art and history, said art is important, because it is a reflection of culture and history and has the
potential to bring people together. “I think giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in cross-cultural art helps them open their minds,” Everett said. People can learn about a place through its art — be that graffiti, murals or sculptures. Art tells the story of the people who live there, she said. “Public art is a way for people to come together to enjoy art and appreciate (one another) and connect over it,” Everett said. Megan Holmen is a freelance reporter for news and culture at the Daily Lobo. She can be contacted at news@dailylobo.com, culture@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @megan_holmen.
UNM alum Jennifer Riordan was killed in a tragic emergency situation on a Southwest Airlines flight on April 17. The University of New Mexico held a Celebration of Life service for Riordan on Sunday. Riordan was involved in the Albuquerque community — not only was she vice president of communications for New Mexico’s Wells Fargo branch, she served on the University’s Alumni Board, served as a board member for the New Mexico Broadcasters Association for two years and was a senior public affairs representative at UNM Hospital, according to the UNM Health Sciences Center Newsbeat. Mayor Tim Keller’s office issued a statement after Riordan’s death was announced, that read, “Today, Albuquerque lost a thoughtful leader who has long been part of the fabric of our community. We are asking that everyone respects the privacy of the family at this time. This is a tremendous and tragic loss for Jennifer’s family and many others throughout our city. Her leadership and philanthropic efforts made this a better place every day, and she will be terribly missed. We are holding Jennifer and her family in our thoughts and prayers.”
A statement from Dr. Paul Roth, head of UNMH, said, “Jennifer was an amazing community leader, team member, wife and mother. Her passion for our community, our students and our future was unwavering. We are committed to carrying on her work to ensure quality education and career opportunities to New Mexico’s youth. Our thoughts and prayers remain with her family during this difficult time. She will be forever missed by her Lobo family.” On Sunday, mourners entered Popejoy Hall as a string quartet played Bach and listened to Riordan’s family share stories and reminisce on her inspiring character. Riordan worked closely with many in attendance on community projects either through Wells Fargo or UNM. Lt. Governor John Sanchez presented a flag flown in Riordan’s honor on the day of her death. Albuquerque’s first Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy worked closely with Riordan and wrote a poem in her memory for the service. Riordan is survived by her husband and two children. The family has requested not to speak with the press. Donald Amble is a freelance news reporter at the Daily Lobo. He can be contacted at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @Deambler.
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