Wednesday, September 21, 2011

11 am - 1 pm

• Maxwell Museum: Enjoy lunch prepared by Robert and Mary Jane Edaakie of Isleta Pueblo, including Indian tacos, posole, and hot oven bread from the Maxwell's horna. $5. At 1 pm, take a free tour of archaeology and ethnology collections with curators Dave Phillips and Kathryn Klein. Reservations (505) 277-1400.
• Campus Departments Decorating Contest: Join the fun on campus! Decorate a specially designed letter “U” to be displayed at the Alumni Faculty/Staff Lunch. Entries are due September 21. Great prizes for the top three winners, determined by popular vote. Each department participating will receive a commemorative 2011 Homecoming poster. Contact: Lisa Lindquist, ldelgado@unm.edu, 505-277-7870

6 p.m.

• Grand Re-Opening of Hodgin Hall:After a year and a half reconstruction project, the Alumni Center at Hodgin Hall will officially be re-opened. For more information, visit our web page.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Noon

• Students carry on the annual tradition of the Cherry/Silver Games to attain the coveted Cherry/Silver Cup. Watch them compete in numerous wacky and hilarious games including the Lobo Howl at the duck pond. Contact: Student Activities Office, 505-277-4706.

6:00 p.m.

• The School of Public Administration presents The Arthur Blumenfeld Lecture Series - This Lecture Series honors the life and work of the late Arthur Blumenfeld, former chief administrative officer for the City of Albuquerque. The Keynote speaker is former US Senator, and Professor Emeritiof Political Science at UNM, Dr. Fred R. Harris. SUB Ballroom C. Contact: Angela Kamman, akamman@unm.edu, 505-277-5873.
• TBD
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni will celebrate with a reception at the Hilton Hotel, 1901 University Blvd. NE. For more information, contact Don Douglas at ddougl2@aol.com

Friday, September 23, 2011

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

• Game Day Friday at Your UNM Bookstore! Save 25% on all Lobo apparel and spirit merchandise! Go Lobos! Main and North Campus. New Location: Lobo Den at the Pit!

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Lobo Spirit Day: Wear your UNM cherry and silver on campus and show your Lobo pride! Join students for a pep rally at noon in the SUB atrium to send the Lobos on to victory.

11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• UNM FACULTY AND STAFF ALUMNI LUNCHEON, Current full-time UNM faculty and staff who are UNM alumni are invited to an appreciation lunch on the lawns at the Alumni Center in Hodgin Hall. Tickets will be available the week of September 12. Check your invitation for details. This year, we are attempting to fill a U-Haul to collect items for victims of the summer fires that rampaged New Mexico. Please bring items in exchange for a 2011 Homecoming pin.

3:30 p.m.

• Department of Spanish and Portuguese: “It all began with U (Uli)" – Prof. Sabine Ulibarri’s Legacy at UNM - All alumni and friends are invited to Enrique Lamadrid and Colleagues Lecture. Ortega Hall Reading Room. Followed by reception, tertulia, tapas and Sangria/Cerveza in Ortega Hall Lounge. RSVP to lamadrid@unm.edu, or 505- 269-5569.

4:30 p.m.

• UNM Foundation Presidential Scholarship Program will host an open house on the lawn of the Alumni Center at Hodgin Hall. For more details, contact Cathy Bunch at cbunch@unm.edu, or 505- 277-5688.

5 p.m.

• University Honors Program: Honors alumni are invited to an open house and reception. Meet faculty, staff, and other alumni at the Dudley Wynn Honors Forum, lower level of the University College Building. Contact: Marcia Glenn at mglenn@unm.edu, or 505-277-4211.
• Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Open House at the chapter house, 1801 Mesa Vista Rd. NE. Please remember that chapter property is alcohol free. Contact: Patrick Brichta, Pbrickta@aol.com, 505-577-3638. Alumni dinner follows at 7:30 p.m., location TBD.
• Women's Soccer vs. Oklahoma

6 p.m.

• The College of Nursing hosts a homecoming dinner with much to celebrate this year! The Classes of 1991 and 2006 are invited to celebrate their 20- and 5-year reunions. Recognition will be given to the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award recipients. Contact: Marlena Bermel, mbermel@salud.unm.edu, 505-272-4438.
• DECADE REUNIONS at the newly renovated ALUMNI CENTER at HODGIN HALL. Now is your chance to visit and mingle with alumni from your decade (1940’s-50’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s). The newly renovated Alumni Center will host decade reunions throughout the building. Reservations strongly recommended. (505) 277-5808 or online.
• UNM Young Alumni: If you graduated within the last 15 years, you’re invited to join this annual Young Alumni event. Network with fellow grads and celebrate Homecoming 2011. Contact: Ryan Lindquist at depar@unm.edu.
• Class of ’61 Reception. Members of the Class of 1961, a.k.a. "Golden Grads" are invited back to campus to celebrate their 50^th anniversary. Call the UNM Alumni Relations Office, 505-277-5808 or 800-258-6866.
• Black Student Alumni Chapter will celebrate Homecoming with a reception, honoring the first black homecoming queen, Mary Sue Gaines DePass. Alumni Center at Hodgin Hall. For more information, contact Barbara Simmons (760) 843-3465, barbarasimmons64@yahoo.com or Sam Johnson (936) 776-6017.

TBD

• Sigma Chi Alumni Fraternity hosts an alumni reunion. Check your newsletters and emails for more details. Contact: Paul Garson, PFGarson@aol.com.

7 p.m.

• UNM Alumni Lettermen Annual Meeting/Social: Join fellow UNM Lettermen for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the annual meeting. Coach Locksley will present his outlook of the upcoming football game. We will announce the Honorary Letterman for 2011 and all 50-year Lettermen graduates will be recognized. End Zone Club, Tow Diehm Athletic Complex at University Stadium. Reservations requested. Contact: Madison Warren, mwarren@unm.edu, 505-925-5905.
• Men’s Soccer vs. Loyola Marymount, UNM Track and Soccer Stadium
• Volleyball vs. TCU, Johnson Center

7:30 p.m.

• Friends of Dance presents “Three’s a Charm” Two performances (Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.) by former UNM dancers, Rujeko dumbutshena, Wade Madsen, and Licia Perea. Both performances take place in the Carlisle Performance Space. To purchase tickets for either day, contact Kathie Anthony at 505- 266-0592, kathiedancer@comcast.net.

Saturday, September 24, 2011

9 a.m.

• THE ALL UNIVERSITY BREAKFAST, Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.: The All University Breakfast recognizes the accomplishments of New Mexico resident alumni through the presentation of the Zia and Mortar Board Lobo awards. This year's Zia Award winners are: Larry Abraham, Steve Ciepiela, Michael Currier, Nedra Matteucci, Dennis Peña, and Elba Saavedra. The Lobo Award will be presented to Lillian Montoya-Rael. The event will be held at the Albuquerque Country Club, 601 Laguna SW. THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• UNM Bookstore Homecoming Sale: Save 25% on all Lobo apparel and Spirit merchandise! Welcome Alumni! Main Campus/Lobo Den at the Pit

10 a.m.

• Campus Walking Tour: Has it been a while since you were on campus? Meet at the Alumni Clock at the UNM Duck Pond for a 45 minute walking tour and see what’s new!

12:00 p.m. Open Houses, contact to determine times

• Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae: 1635 Mesa Vista Rd. NE
• Chi Omega Alumnae: Annual Green Chile Stew Open House, 1810 Mesa Vista Rd. NE. This event is complimentary to Alumni and Parents of Chi Omega members. Please RSVP to Amy Nolker at (505) 263-5951 or Melanie Vanlyssel at (505) 980-7929.
• Pi Beta Phi Alumnae: 1701 Mesa Vista Rd. NE Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae: 1620 Mesa Vista Rd. NE

1:00 p.m.

• Tailgates at UNM Stadium: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity; Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter; Alpha Tau Omega
• Engineering Alumni and the Cherry Smoker
• UNM Alumni Lettermen’s Tailgate Party: ALL UNM Alumni Lettermen are invited to a tailgate party at the Lettermen’s Lounge in the PIT. Look for the “NM” Lettermen banners. Contact: Madison Warren, mwarren@unm.edu or (505) 925-5905.
• UNM SOUTHWEST FIESTA TAILGATE: Join fellow alumni and Lobo fans for the biggest tailgate event at the CLUB LEVEL in the PIT! We'll serve our traditional southwest dinner, provide live entertainment, and more. $10/adult, $5/child 12 and under. This is a great time to see the new Club Level at University Arena. Tickets can be purchased online here.
• 18th ANNUAL UNM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SILENT AUCTION: Bid on great auction packages at the Southwest Fiesta Tailgate at THE PIT! All proceeds benefit the UNM Alumni Association Scholarship Fund and programs. To donate an item for the auction, call Maria Wolfe at the UNM Alumni Relations Office, 505-277-5808.

2 p.m.

• College of Pharmacy will host a tailgate near the PIT. Contact Kalen Olson for details at KLOlson@salud.unm.edu, or 505- 272-0621.

4 p.m.

• UNM Lobos vs. Sam Houston State: Wear your favorite RED Lobo shirt and cheer on the Lobos at University Stadium as they slay the Bearkats in the traditional Homecoming football game. Half-time festivities include the coronation of the Homecoming Queen and King. Discount tickets available at $10/each. Call the UNM Alumni Relations Office, 505-277-5808 or 800-258-6866, or order online HERE.

7:30 p.m.

• “Three’s a Charm” by Friends of Dance. Two performances (Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.) by former UNM dancers, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Wade Madsen, and Licia Perea. Both performances take place in the Carlisle Performance Space. To purchase tickets for either day, contact Kathie Anthony at 505- 266-0592, kathiedancer@comcast.net