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LoboRESPECT unites UNM’s resources
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UNM President Bob Frank and Regent Bradley Hosmer cut the opening ribbon for the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center on Friday.
Advocacy center will be a one-stop resource for victims of sexual assault, hazing and violence David Lynch On Friday afternoon the new LoboRESPECT advocacy center officially opened, the result of a two-year effort to provide a space for victims of sexual assault and hazing on campus. Dean of Students Tomás Aguirre, one of the driving forces behind the center, addressed a crowd of students, University administrators and student governing body representatives, thanking the student body for prioritizing the issue. “Think about some of the great movements of the past 100 years: the Vietnam War, apartheid – I think sexual violence is another one of those movements where we wouldn’t be where we’re at today if the students hadn’t taken more of an activist role,” he said. Aguirre said the vision for the center is just the latest step in what started off as a task force formed by University President Bob Frank to address sexual violence. This gave rise to the LoboRESPECT mode of educating students about the problem that many college campuses face. “We all were in agreement
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Lobo Louie stands amongst attendees at the opening of the LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center on Friday. A large crowd visited Mesa Vista Hall to partake in a tour of the center and to witness the grand opening ceremony.
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