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August 15-21, 2016 | Volume 121 | Issue 1
Stadium improvements planned for fans Ingraham said another component meant to enhance the experience for fans are giveaways for every home game. The first giveaway will be Lobo spirit bands handed out to the first 5,000 fans that enter the stadium.
“We are committed to providing our fans with a great game day experience when they come to a Lobo football game” Bob Davie Football Head Coach
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Football fans cheer during the 10th Gildan New Mexico Bowl Saturday December 19, 2015 at University Stadium. Lobo football fans this upcoming fall 2016 season will have the opportunity to win prizes during giveaways and be able to come down to the field after games for photos.
By Robert Maler @Robert_Maler Seeing a favorite team or alma mater take the field is all the incentive most college football fans need to go out to a game, but New Mexico’s faithful fans can start looking forward to some additional
benefits that aim to enhance the game day experience in 2016. The New Mexico football season kicks off in less than three weeks, with its home opener against South Dakota on Thursday, Sept. 1. New Mexico also revealed that, for the first time, at the conclusion of that contest, fans will be allowed to walk onto Branch Field after every home game.
“We are committed to providing our fans with a great game day experience when they come to a Lobo football game,” Head coach Bob Davie said in a UNM release. “We want our fans to be able to create long-lasting memories for our present Lobos and future ones.” Quarterback Austin Apodaca said he thinks an open field for the fans is a big deal for both the fans
and the players. In the long run, it could prove to be a fun experience that helps strengthen the bond between the football program and the community. “I just remember as a kid going to college football games…going on the field and playing catch with my dad or trying to get autographs from the players,” he said. UNM Marketing Manager Drew
Perhaps one of the more controversial fan enhancement implementations is the sale of alcohol to the public throughout the stadium, something Ingraham said he believes is a first for the complex. There is also a possibility of an additional VIP section near the south end zone, which could be sponsored by a brewing company. Fans would have the option to purchase single or season tickets for access. Many sports venues take measures to reduce the likelihood of alcohol-related incidents, such as stopping the sale of alcohol at a certain point in the game. There will be similar guidelines in place at University Stadium to ensure the safety of football fans.
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UNM rolls out new mandatory employee training By Sara MacNeil @sara_macneil
James Coulter / Daily Lobo / @James_C_Coulter
UNM will be issuing a mandatory training program to all faculty and staff that will cover discrimination and harassment policies. The training is an in depth animated course that will employees will have to complete by December 31, 2016.
UNM’s new mandatory employee training on sexual harassment and misconduct covers a wide variety of material with real-life scenarios. “Intersections: Preventing Discrimination and Harassment” is the new safety course outlining UNM policies on sexual violence, gender-based discrimination, sexual orientation, health status, race, domestic violence and stalking. The course is to be completed by all UNM faculty and staff by December 31, 2016. The new course includes artful design and animation while replacing the old “Preventing Sexual Harassment” training course. According to UNM’s Human Resources website, New Mexico’s Risk Management Division - as well as the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration - requires that discrimination and harassment training be provided to employees on at least an annual basis. The one hour training informs employees about their responsibility to report incidents, UNM policies and available resources. The course advises on how to avoid illegal and abusive behavior, as well as harmful stereotypes.
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