Education

PEEC Receives Outstanding Environmental Education Organization Award From EEANM

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 17, 2017
PEEC is one of five award recipients at this year’s Environmental Literacy Summit, and received the only award given to an organization. PEEC educators Denise Matthews and Siobhan Niklasson are fifth and sixth from the left. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
The Environmental Education Association of New Mexico (EEANM) bestowed its first Outstanding Environmental Education Organization Award on the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) of Los Alamos.
 
Siobhan Niklasson, PEEC’s Director of Education, accepted the award last Thursday, Nov. 9, at
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UC Board Of Regents Votes To Bid On LANL Contract

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 17, 2017

University of California News:

 

The University of California Board of Regents voted Thursday to authorize a bid for the $2.2 billion Los Alamos National Laboratory management and operations contract, which begins in October 2018.

The 10-campus UC has been involved with the Lab since the 1940s and since 2006, has been part of the LANS, LLC consortium, which holds the M&O contract.

A statement, issued by UC Regent Ellen Tauscher and UC Vice President for National Laboratories Kimberly Budil following the vote, said UC is committed to assembling a proposal that upholds LANL’s “long Read More

La Fonda Del Bosque Restaurant Now Open At National Hispanic Cultural Center In Albuquerque

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 17, 2017
La Fonda del Bosque serves a menu featuring New Mexican comfort foods. Courtesy photo
 
NHCC News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ―The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) has announced that La Fonda del Bosque restaurant is now open 9-11:30 a.m. for pastries and coffee and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, Tuesday through Saturday in the NHCC History and Literary Arts Building at 1701 4th Street SW in Albuquerque.
 
The restaurant is owned and operated by Stefani Mangrum, chef and owner of City Treats Catering &
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Military Order Of The World Wars Meets Nov. 21

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 17, 2017
MOWW News:
 
This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars is Tuesday, Nov. 21. The speaker is Commander Brian Gauck, the new commander of the Los Alamos High School NJROTC unit. He will provide an overview of his research on friendships formed by USAFA graduates.
 
The meeting is at the Los Alamos Research Park in the 2nd floor conference room. The Los Alamos Research Park building is west of the fire station.
 
Parking is available east of the fire station (accessible from the southbound lane of the Los Alamos Canyon Bridge) or east of the Research Park
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New Mexico Makes Substantial Strides In Engaging Parents About Their Child’s Early Reading

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 16, 2017
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― More parents and families than ever before are being notified of their students’ early reading progress. Two years ago, only 8 percent of families were notified mid-year when their child was reading below grade level. This past year, that number jumped to 57 percent.
 
Although more families were informed, only a fraction of them were given the option at the end of the year to provide their children with an additional year of instruction. More than 21,000 students in grades 1-3 were passed on to the next grade despite reading below grade level including
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NEA-NM Statement On PED Early Literacy Report

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 15, 2017
Betty Patterson, NEA-NM President
 
NEA-NM News:
 
Responding to New Mexico Public Education Department Secretary-Designate Statements Regarding to Retention of NM students, Betty Patterson, NEA-NM President, issued the following statement:
 
As educators deeply committed to student success, our members and the districts they work for are providing reading interventions including extra reading classes to improve these skills. If a student is really trying and can’t achieve at their grade level, then testing to find problem areas is more successful than retention.
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UNM-LA Presents Gift To Pat Soran

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 15, 2017

At the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board meeting Nov. 13, UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cindy Rooney presented Advisory Board member Pat Soran with a ceramic vase created by instructor Barb Yarnell in appreciation for the ceremonial mace, which Soran provided to the college for the May 2017 graduation. Soran created the mace, incorporating a unique UNM-LA symbol provided by instructor Skip Canfield. The mace, a traditional symbol of university scholarship and integrity, is used by higher education institutions for graduation and other special ceremonies. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LA Read More

Gravitational Waves And Dark Matter At Planetarium

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 15, 2017
 
PEEC News:
 
The Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium has a special gravitational wave planetarium show planned for at 7 p.m. Nov. 17, and the full-dome film Dark Matter Mystery is screening at 2 p.m. Nov. 18 and 19.
 
These shows are organized by the Pajarito Environmental Education Education Center (PEEC), and the Friday show is expected to sell out.
 
During the special November 17th show, astrophysicist Dr. Galen Gisler will share recent, exciting findings by
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San Ildefonso Pueblo Potter Barbara Gonzales Speaks At UNM-LA Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 14, 2017

San Ildefonso Pueblo Potter Barbara Gonzales. Courtesy/Derek Gonzales

UNM-LA News:

The public is invited to hear San Ildefonso Pueblo Potter Barbara Gonzales speak at 10 a.m., Wednesday in the library at UNM-Los Alamos.

Gonzales, the great-granddaughter of Maria Martinez, is known for intricately carved red, black and polychrome bowls, inlaid coral and turquoise and her “good luck spider” motif.

She will talk about the historical aspects of her pottery, the ancestral lands on which Los Alamos is located and her life experiences. She also plans to demonstrate Read More

LAMS Library Raises Funds For New Book

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 14, 2017

LAMS News: 

After removing worn out, old and unappealing books, the library staff at Los Alamos Middle School needs to buy some new ones to keep students reading.

To accomplish this, an account was established on MackinFunds called Books 4 Hawks to collect donations for new books. The goal is to raise $5,000.

The community is encouraged to contribute, even a small amount, to help make the middle school library collection better. Students want new and exciting books and library staff want them to continue reading.

Remember, recreational reading improves the mind and improves grades and Read More

Coffee Conversation At Aspen School Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 13, 2017
 
EDUCATION News:
 
The community is invited to attend the first Coffee Conversation for the Road of this school year at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Aspen Elementary School Library. 
 
The topic of discussion is Grit … The Power of Passion Perserverance by Angela Duckworth.
 
All are welcome and snacks will be provided.
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Los Alamos Choirs Madrigal Feast Dec. 1-2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 13, 2017

CHOIR News:

Looking for a night of music, entertainment, and a glorious meal? Come one, come all to the first ever Los Alamos Choirs’ Madrigal Feast, Dec. 1-2 as part of WinterFest.

This special concert event is a student-led scholarship fundraiser to help with travel and performance expenses for students with a need for assistance. Enjoy, as you travel back in time to the renaissance period and watch the royal court sing, entertain, and solve the mystery of Wes Hale.
 
Guests will be served a full three-course meal with dessert, catered by the Los Alamos Co-op and Los Alamos High School Culinary
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Message From New UNM President Garnett Stokes

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 13, 2017
By GARNETT S. STOKES
UNM President

A week ago my life changed when I was selected by The University of New Mexico to be its 22nd president and newest Lobo.

 
Let me say that since that time, I have been overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm I have received from so many of you, as well as members of the New Mexico community. I am truly honored and excited to join you officially in March, when my husband, Jeff, and I make the Land of Enchantment our new home.

Throughout my career in public higher education as a student, educator, researcher and administrator – I have learned the importance

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State Auditor Releases Audit Of UNM Athletics

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 13, 2017
 
State Auditor Tim Keller
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― State Auditor Tim Keller released a special audit of the University of New Mexico (UNM) Athletics Department Friday and its related institutions including the UNM Foundation and the Lobo Club.
 
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) initiated the audit in May after receiving multiple complaints from concerned citizens. The audit reviews transactions from July 2014 through June 2017 and finds a structure lacking adequate transparency and accountability for financial decisions; and makes recommendations
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Leadership Los Alamos Welcomes Class Of 2018

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 13, 2017
Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2017-18. Photo by Martha Katko
 
LLA News:
 
Question: What do you get when you mix together people from non-profits, Starbucks, LANL, UNM-LA, LA County, Bandelier, Zia and Del Norte Credit Unions, Project Y, the Family Y, TechSource, Zhennovate and the Methodist Church? Answer: This year’s emerging leaders in the Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) program.
 
Twenty-five individuals began their LLA journey in September with a workshop facilitated by Phil Bryson from On The Edge Productions. Each participant discovered their individual leadership
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TOTH Children’s Christmas Bazaar Dec. 2

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 12, 2017

Children shop for gifts for their parents and other family members at the annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Church. Courtesy/TOTH

TOTH News:

Want to encourage children to be involved in selecting and giving their own gifts this Christmas? The Children’s Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, is a child friendly community event for students in kindergarten through 6th grade, where children shop and have their gifts wrapped.

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NNSA Awards $27.5 Million In Research Grants To Cornell And Notre Dame

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on November 12, 2017
NNSA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has named Cornell University and the University of Notre Dame as two of the Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Centers of Excellence program funding recipients for their work in High Energy Density Physics and Radiochemistry. 
 
“These grants insure a pipeline of the next generation of scientists in areas of relevance to the stockpile stewardship mission,” said Dr. Kathleen Alexander, assistant deputy administrator for Research,
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