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2006 UNM Alumni Association
Award Recipients!



The University of New Mexico Alumni Association gives a number of awards to individuals in recognition of outstanding accomplishments.

The University of New Mexico Alumni Association Board of Directors honored four individuals in February 2005.


Eric Pillmore ('75 BBA), is senior vice president-corporate governance, at Tyco International Corporation. Pillmore was hired to restore the company ’s reputation and instill a working program of ethics following a scandal involving its former CEO. Before assuming the post at Tyco, Pillmore held executive positions at Multilink Technology Corporation, General Instrument Corporation, and General Electric

The James F. Zimmerman Award is given to an alumnus of UNM who made a significant contribution which brought fame and honor to UNM or the State of New Mexico.


David Stuart ('70 MA, '72 Ph.D), who recently retired from UNM as associate provost, played a pivotal role at UNM in responding to the needs of non-traditional students. Under his direction, the university began deliberate efforts to provide classes after hours and on weekends. Stuart also was instrumental in a successful program encouraging the return of students who had left the university lacking only a few hours to graduate. A professor of anthropology, Stuart has written major books on the prehistoric Southwest.

The Bernard S. Rodey Award is given to someone who has devoted an unusual amount of time in a leadership capacity and has contributed significantly to the field of education.

 


John Salazar ('65 BA) is an attorney at Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb in Albuquerque. An expert in real estate law, Salazar is also a respected community leader. He is the immediate past president of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce board, and has served in leadership positions on numerous boards, including the Albuquerque Economic Forum and the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. At UNM, Salazar has served on both the UNM Alumni Association board and the UNM Foundation board. His work has been instrumental in the university’s relationship with the Mesa del Sol development.

The Erna S. Fergusson Award is given to someone for exceptional accomplishment or distinguished service to the University.

 


Communications and journalism professor Miguel Gandert ('77 BUS, '83 MA), is a nationally known photographer. Gandert has had one-person exhibits at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, at museums across the country from New York to New Mexico, and at museums in Spain and Bolivia. He has lectured at the Smithsonian, at New York’s International Museum of Photographic Arts, and at universities and institutions nationwide. Gandert also worked for 14 years as chief photographer at KOAT-TV News.

UNM Alumni Association Faculty Teaching Award recognizes outstanding teaching and service to students.


Only UNM degrees indicated here.

Credit: Mary Conrad, UNM Alumni Relations
UNM Alumni Association Contact: Christine Polansky, 505-277-5808
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