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| Danceworks: Adrienne Clancy ,95 MA, from Washington, DC, and her company, Danceworks, will be in residence at UNM during Homecoming week. Concerts, workshops, and master classes abound. Call the UNM Dance office for more details at 505-277-3660. UNM Masley Art Gallery: Through Feminist Eyes, Juried Exhibition. Jurors Judy Chicago and Meinrad Craighead, internationally acclaimed artists, selected 23 works by 12 artists from over 30 submissions. The artists, comprised of faculty, staff, and students at the University of New Mexico main and branch campuses, are Krista Cibis, Victoria DeBlassie, Sarah Hartford, Julianne Harvey, Topher House, Mara Pierce, Jill Rounds, Julia Sapir, Nina Stephenson, Jean Stevens, Jennifer D. Van Horn, and John Zimmerman. For more info: 277-4112, arted@unm.edu, http://www.unm.edu/~arted/TFE.html. |
Monday, September 29
| Student Activities: Check the UNM Website for list of student activities. |
Tuesday, September 30
| 11-2 p.m. | Campus Departments Decorating Contest: Join the fun on campus! Decorate your doors and lobbies! Great prizes for the top three winners! Each department participating will receive a commemorative 2008 Homecoming poster. For more information, contact Laura Montoya at lmont@unm.edu or 277-3733. |
Wednesday, October 1
| Noon | University of New Mexico Faculty and Staff Alumni Luncheon: Current full-time UNM faculty and staff employees who are UNM alumni are invited to an appreciation lunch at the Student Union Ballroom. Tickets available the week of September 22. Please call 505-277-5808 for more information. |
Thursday, October 2
| 7:30 a.m. | Anderson School of Management: Business to Business Breakfast Series at the Paul R. Jackson Student Center. Speaker TBD. Parking will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Contact Tina Armijo at 505-277-6413 or armijo@mgt.unm.edu. |
| Noon | Students carry on the tradition of the Annual Cherry/Silver Games to attain the coveted Cherry/Silver Cup. Watch them compete in numerous wacky and hilarious games including the Lobo Howl out at the duck pond. For more information contact the Student Activities Office at 505-277-4706. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Heritage Club Dinner: The Class of 1958 will be inducted into the Heritage Club, honoring alumni who have graduated 50 years or more from the University. Four Hills Country Club, 911 Four Hills Rd. SE $30 person. Reservations required. Please call 505-277-5808 for more information. Map |
Friday, October 3
| All Day | GAME DAY FRIDAY at Your UNM Bookstore! Save 25% on all Lobowear and Spirit merchandise! 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Go Lobos! Lobo Spirit Day: Wear your UNM cherry red and silver on campus and show your Lobo pride! |
| 10:30 a.m. | Class of ’58 Reunion Brunch: Members of the Class of ‘58 and their guests are invited to gather for brunch and visit with fellow classmates. UNM Student Union, Ballroom C. $10 per person. Reservations required. Please call the UNM Alumni Relations Office at 505-277-5808. |
| Noon | Noon Pep Rally - Join students for a Pep Rally in the Atrium at the SUB to send the Lobo Teams on to victory. The University of New Mexico Art Museum presents “Beneath the Surface,” an informal seminar for alumni who wish to deepen their appreciation and understanding of the visual arts. Participants will study a single work of art through small group discussion and reflection facilitated by Sara Otto-Diniz, Museum educator. To be held at the UNM Art Museum. Bring your lunch for this enlightening event. RSVP to sodiniz@unm.edu or 277-4010. |
| 5:00 p.m.. | University Honors Program: Honors alumni are invited to an open house and reception. Meet faculty, staff and other alumni at the Honors Forum, lower level of the University College Building. For more information, call Jennifer Mason at 505-277-4211 or email jenmason@unm.edu. |
| 5:00 p.m. | The Hillel at UNM Foundation for Jewish Life on Campus will host a Jewish Alumni Reception to Welcome in Shabbat. Aaron David Bram Hillel House, 1701 Sigma Chi Road NE. For more information, call Judith Stauber at 505-242-1127 or hillel@unm.edu. |
| 5:00 p.m. | College of Nursing will host a 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Reception at a location to be determined. Watch for your invitation in early September. For more information, contact Marlena Bermel at 505-272-4438. |
| 5-7 p.m. | UNM Dental Hygiene 11 Year Reunion - Dinner and Beer Brewing at Kelly's Brew Pub. Contact Tina Locke at 505-822-1829 or JustLocke@aol.com. Also, join us at the Southwest Fiesta on Saturday, October 4, 4:30 p.m. |
| 5:00 p.m. | Sigma Chi Alumni Fraternity will host an alumni reunion. Please check your newsletters and emails for more details. For more information, contact Paul Garson at PFGarson@aol.com. |
| 6:00 p.m. | UNM Alumni Lettermen Annual Meeting/Social: Join fellow UNM Lettermen for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to the Annual Meeting. The next slate of officers will be presented and the Honorary Letterman for 2008 will be announced. All 50-year Lettermen graduates will be recognized. For more information, call Kim Feldman at 505-277-9092. Reservations required. President’s Pavilion, Tow Diehm Athletic Complex at University Stadium. |
| TBD | CANCELED Past Student Government Leaders Reception: All past presidents and vice-presidents of ASUNM and GPSA are invited to this annual reception. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Debbie Morris at 505-277-4706 or dmorris@unm.edu. |
| 7:00 p.m. | Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Open House: At the chapter house, located at 1801 Mesa Vista Rd. NE. Please remember that chapter property is alcohol free. For more information contact Patrick Brichta at PBrichta@aol.com or 505-577-3638. |
| 6–9 p.m. | ALL-ALUMNI REUNIONS: The following alumni groups will gather for a wine and cheese reception, hosted by the UNM Alumni Association at the Student Union Building, 3rd level. Live entertainment and lots of door prizes will be on hand! Reunite with fellow grads, faculty and staff. Although there is no charge, reservations are strongly recommended. |
| UNM Young Alumni: If you’ve graduated within the last 10 years, you’re invited to join this annual Young Alumni event. Network with fellow grads and celebrate Homecoming 2008. Email Trish Dominguez at triciad451@gmail.com and let her know you’ll be coming! | |
| Anderson Schools of Management: Keep up with fellow graduates, faculty and staff at this annual reunion. To RSVP or get more information, contact Tina Armijo at 505-277-6413 or armijo@mgt.unm.edu. | |
| College of Arts and Sciences: An all-around reception for alumni who graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences. Contact Bill Uher at 288-3841 or uher@unm.edu. | |
| College Enrichment and Outreach Programs: Alums from the College Enrichment/Special Programs are invited to come reminisce with other program alums and current students. College Enrichment, Student Support Services, Upward Bound Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program, Research Opportunity Programs (ROP), Summer Bridge, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), and High School Equivalency Program (HEP). Reservations will be taken at 505-277-5321. | |
| College of Education: You are invited to attend the UNM College of Education Reunion at the SUB. Join the fun and find out more about Building a Bright Future and COE’s newest green building. | |
| College of Pharmacy: Pharmacy graduates are invited to join us this evening to reconnect and celebrate the return of alumni to UNM for Homecoming 2008. RSVP to the Dean’s Office at 272-0906. | |
| School of Public Administration: Alumni are invited to meet the new Director of the School of Public Administration, Uday Desai, and learn more about future plans for the program. For more information, contact Angela Kamman at (505) 277-5873. | |
| Residence Hall Alumni Reunion: Remember those late night antics in the dorms and homesick students? Join us for an evening of sharing your RA stories. For more information, contact the Residence Life Office at (505) 277-8230. | |
| UNM Marching Band Alumni: Calling all marching band alumni!! If you ever played in the UNM Marching Band at UNM, meet us at the SUB! And, if you're interested in performing in the football game halftime show with the UNM Spirit Marching Band, we will provide the music and instruments (if you didn't keep yours). One rehearsal will take place before the game on Saturday. For more information, contact Susan Brake at the Band Office at 505-277-8998 or email sbrake@unm.edu. | |
| UNM Spirit Group Alumni - Were you a part of the Cheer, Dance or Mascot programs at the University of New Mexico? If so, please join us to reunite with past Spirit Group members and other fellow graduates at the SUB. For more information, please contact Tracy Denton at UNMCheer@comcast.net or visit our website http://golobos.cstv.com/ot/spirit-group.html. | 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. | Student/Alumni Dance - The SUB Ballroom, is the place to go following the wine and cheese reception. Hosted by UNM students, all alumni are invited to join the students for an evening of music and dancing in the main ballroom. |
Saturday, October 4
| 8:00 a.m. | Sigma Chi Alumni Fraternity will host a golf tournament, luncheon and awards program. A tailgate at the game will follow this event. Please check your newsletters and emails for more details. Los Altos Golf Course, 9717 Copper NE. For more information, contact Paul Garson at PFGarson@aol.com. |
| 8:00 a.m. | CANCELED UNM Naval ROTC Alums will meet for their annual breakfast and open house at the NROTC Building located at 720 Yale Blvd. NE. We will also meet prior to the game under the large blue NROTC Tailgate Tent. For reservations and directions, please contact Lucy Yebra at 505-277-3744 or lyebra@unm.edu. |
| 9:00 a.m | The All University Breakfast recognizes the accomplishments of New Mexico resident alumni through the presentation of the Zia Awards as well as Mortar Board Lobo Award. Four Hills Country Club. $15.00/person Reservations required. Please call 505-277-5808. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Sale at Your UNM Bookstore. Save 25% on all Lobowear and Spirit merchandise! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Welcome Alumni! |
| 11:00 a.m. | Campus Walking Tour: Been awhile since you’ve seen campus? Meet at Hodgin Hall for a 45 minute walking tour and see what’s new! |
| 2:00 p.m. | The Alumni Chapter of the School of Architecture & Planning will host a lecture by Edward Mazria, MARC ’77, at Pearl Hall. In response to the climate change crisis, he established Architecture 2030, a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization. Architecture 2030’s mission is to rapidly transform the US and global Building Sector from the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions to a central part of the solution. A tour of George Pearl Hall will follow the lecture. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Alumni of UNM International Programs. A reception will be held at the Mesa Vista Courtyard for alumni who participated in UNM international programs and activities. Come share your experiences, enjoy refreshments and conversation, and celebrate UNM's new Rome Study Center. For more information, call 505-277-4032. |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Reception: Alumni are invited to join us at a BBQ to celebrate Homecoming 2008. Sigma Alpha Epsilon House, 1811 Mesa Vista NE. For information, contact Mario Hernandez-Gerety at merrio@unm.edu. | |
| 4:00 p.m. | CANCELED School of Engineering, Centennial Engineering Center, Main Campus – Join us for a family style tailgate and come see our new treasure: the Centennial Engineering Center. Self-Guided tours from 4-6 and Guided tours at 4:30 and 5:00. Grub includes hamburgers and hot dogs, sodas. For More Information - contact Drea Kendall at 277-1113 or akendall@unm.edu. |
| TBD | Open Houses: Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae: 1635 Mesa Vista Rd. NE Chi Omega Alumnae Green Chile Stew Open House: 1810 Mesa Vista Rd. Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Open House: 1701 Mesa Vista Rd. NE Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni: 1620 Mesa Vista Rd. NE |
| 4:30 p.m. | Tailgate Parties at UNM Stadium: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter Alumni Marching Band UNM Spirit Group Alumni Engineering Alumni & the Cherry Smoker |
| 4:30 p.m. | UNM Alumni Lettermen’s Tailgate Party: ALL UNM Alumni Lettermen are invited to a tailgate party at the Lettermen’s Tent, adjacent to the large Alumni Tailgate Tent. Look for the Lettermen banners. For more information, contact Kim Feldman at the UNM Alumni Relations Office at 505-277-9092. |
| 4:30 p.m. | UNM Alumni Lettermen’s Tailgate Party: ALL UNM Alumni Lettermen are invited to a tailgate party at the Lettermen’s Tent, adjacent to the large Alumni Tailgate Tent. Look for the Lettermen banners. For more information, contact Kim Feldman at the UNM Alumni Relations Office at 505-277-9092. |
| 4:30 p.m. | UNM SOUTHWEST FIESTA TAILGATE: Join fellow alumni and Lobo fans for the biggest tailgate event under the Southwest Tailgate Tent! As tradition holds, we’ll serve our customary southwest buffet dinner, provide live entertainment, and more. $10.00/person, children 12 and under $5. You can’t miss the giant tent located in the tailgate lot northeast of University Stadium. |
| 4:30 p.m. | 15th ANNUAL UNM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SILENT AUCTION: Located in the Southwest Tailgate Tent. Come on out and bid on great auction packages. All proceeds benefit the UNM Alumni Association Scholarship Fund and Programs. If you’d like to donate an item for the auction, please call Maria at the UNM Alumni Relations Office at 505-277-5808. |
| 7:00 p.m. | LOBO FOOD DRIVE: The UNM Alumni Association and Athletic Department are hosting a Lobo food drive. Please bring non-perishable items to the Alumni Tent or look for Road Runner Food Bank receptacles near the entry gates to the stadium. Receive a coupon for a free Lobo Louie bobblehead with purchase of $15.00 at the Lobo Store. |
| 7:30 p.m. | UNM Lobos vs. University of Wyoming: RED-OUT Game! Wear your favorite RED Lobo shirt and cheer on the Lobos at University Stadium as they bulldoze the Wyoming Cowboys in the traditional Homecoming football game. Half-time festivities include the coronation of the Homecoming Queen and King and an extravaganza by the UNM Band and Alumni Band. Discount tickets available at only $10/each. Please call the UNM Alumni Relations Office at 505-277-5808. |
Sunday, October 5
| TBD | UNM Dental Hygiene 11 Year Reunion - Morning Brunch. Time and place TBD. Contact Tina Locke at 505-822-1829, 505-459-1004, or JustLocke@aol.com. Also, join us at the Southwest Fiesta on Saturday, October 4, 4:30 p.m. |
| Lodging | The official hotels for Homecoming 2008 are listed below. Due to concurrent events with the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and to receive the limited discounted rates for hotel and car rentals, reservations must be confirmed by Tuesday, September 2.
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Uptown, 6901 Arvada Ave. NE, across from both ABQ Uptown and Coronado Centers, offers complimentary continental breakfast and 24-hour food & beverage service. Rooms are available at $159/night plus tax based on single/double occupancy. Call 505-872-9000 or 1-888-HYATT-HP for reservations; refer to the group name “Homecoming-UNM Alumni.” (Cancellations after September 12 will be charged a fee of one night's room and tax.) For amenities and information, go to http://albuquerqueuptown.place.hyatt.com. The Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 1760 Menaul Blvd. NE, offers complimentary continental breakfast. Rooms are available at $129/night plus tax based on single/double occupancy. Call 505-889-4000 or email siobhan.sullivan@marriott.com for reservations; refer to the group name “Homecoming-UNM Alumni.” For further information, go to www.fairfieldinn.com and search for the Albuquerque location. Homewood Suites by Hilton - Uptown, 7101 Arvada Ave. NE, next to Uptown and Coronado Centers, offers complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast. Rooms are available at $159/night plus tax based on single occupancy. Contact Viviane Price directly for reservations at 505-881-7300, ext. 5002. For further information, go to www.homewoodsuites.com and search for Albuquerque. |
| Car Rentals | Enterprise Rent-a-car will offer UNM alumni discount rates on car rental reservations made through the Albuquerque office. To make online reservations, go to www.enterprise.com and enter #3403065 source code or call 1-800-Rentacar. The pin is “UNM.” |
| Air Travel | To find the commercial airlines serving Albuquerque, please visit http://www.cabq.gov/airport/flights.html. |