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 May 15, 2004 •
Welcome New UNM •
Honorary
Degree Letter to New Alumni •
Graduation
Garb •
Profile:
Frederick James •
Show
Your Lobo Pride •
Lobo Ski Team •
Learning
for Life— |
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UNM Graduation |
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May/June 2004
Welcome to The Howler
A bi-monthly e-newsletter for UNM alumni and friends,
dedicated to building friends for life with news, resources, and ways
to stay connected.
 Photo: John Bowersmith |
New Residents: Along with her granddaughter—who posed for the sculpture on the left—sculptor Betty Sabo, class of 1951, watches the installment of her work along the mall between Popejoy Hall and the SUB. |
On behalf of the entire UNM alumni community, we’d like to extend our congratulations and a warm welcome to new graduates who are receiving The Howler for the first time. In your honor, this issue features graduation details, a look at the story behind those mortarboards, and a review of the many benefits available to alumni.
Feature Articles
UNM Commencement—May 15
UNM Commencement will be
held this year at 9 a.m. on May 15 in the Pit. Approximately 1,000 students
will participate in the ceremony, representing approximately 2,962 total
graduates. The commencement exercises in the Pit will honor all graduates.
In the afternoon, convocations will be held in individual schools, colleges,
and departments.
That afternoon, please join us for a reception honoring new graduates and their families on the lawn at the President's House from 1-3 p.m. The reception is proudly sponsored by the Alumni Association and President and Mrs. Caldera.
President
Caldera's Letter to Alumni
In his first letter to new graduates, President
Caldera celebrates the personal accomplishment and spirit of community
enterprise that has brought them to this day.
Welcome New UNM Alumni! A World of Benefits
Awaits You
Congratulations new grads! We want to welcome
you to a world of connections and new friendships. We also want to let
you know about the terrific benefits, services and opportunities available
to you as a member of the UNM alumni community.
Certain benefits are just for new alumni, including temporary insurance and loan consolidation services.
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wide range of benefits including alumni and chapter events, your UNM
Online Community, permanent e-mail forwarding, career services, credit cards, and insurance offerings. Albuquerque- |
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- Benefits
for NEW Alums
- Benefits
for ALL Alums
- Career
Services Ready to Help You
- The UNM Young Alumni Organization
- Connect with an Alumni Chapter Near You
- Explore
the UNM Online Community
Honorary Degree Recipients Honored
Three distinguished individuals—including two alumni—will receive honorary doctorates of letters at UNM Commencement
this year: playwright Denise Chavez, publisher Ed Lewis, and environmentalist
and statesman Stewart Udall.
Uncloaking the Secrets of Academic Regalia
Have you ever wondered what's behind the pomp and circumstance of those caps, hoods, mortarboards, and robes? A knowing eye uncloaks these academic mysteries and reveals that every UNM hood has a silver lining (with cherry accents!).
Profile: New Grad Frederick
James Efu-Awich
New grad Fredrick James Efu-Awich, known as
Efu, succeeded brilliantly in his time here at UNM. He leaves a lasting
legacy for students and the community. His diverse accomplishments—student
leader, volunteer, scholar, and Homecoming King—tell a true Only
in America story.
Show Your Lobo Pride with UNM Gifts
Graduation season is the perfect time to show
someone you care with a gift of UNM apparel and merchandise. Ordering
is quick and easy and a great way to support your Alma Mater.
Looking for the perfect gift for a new alum? Join the Hodgin Hall Brick Brigade and commemorate a loved one's days at UNM with a personalized brick laid in a handsome walkway leading to Hodgin's main entrance. We’re even offering a special discount for bricks bought in honor of recent grads.
Lobo Ski Team Brings Home NCAA
National Championship
The University of New Mexico Ski Team has won
the 2004 NCAA Skiing Championships. With the win, the Lobos bring home
the first-ever NCAA team title to the University of New Mexico. The Lobos
finished with 623 points, 42 points ahead of defending national champion
Utah.
Learning for Life—Online
Registration is Here!
Changing your world one class at a time just
got easier! Starting May 10, you can register for Continuing Education
programs with just a few clicks. View class schedules, add and drop courses,
learn about instructors and more... online, anytime, anywhere.
Just for Alums
UNM Online Community
Make new connections with the Online Community. Registration is free and
easy.
Freshen up for Spring’s
Arrival with Some Lobo Gear
Celebrate Spring with some fresh new alum gear! How about
a new hat, t-shirt, and jacket to proclaim your Lobo Pride from head to
toe?
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Chapter Happenings—Get
to Know Your Chapter Coordinator!
Have you met the alum who helps run your local UNM alumni
chapter? These friendly hard-working fellow alumni are looking forward
to meeting you, answering any questions you have, and helping you get
involved! Click on these links to find out what’s going on with
a chapter near you.
Explore Your Career
Options!
The UNM Alumni Association is pleased to offer a new resource: CareerTools®!
This is a comprehensive job search and career management site that includes
resume templates, index of job sites, assessment tools, research resources,
career wizard, contact manager, networking resources, "Ask a Coach"
Q&A, and more!
AllLearn—Alliance
for Lifelong Learning
Your search for knowledge begins here. Choose
from a wide variety of interactive courses on subjects, including the
one highlighted below. UNM alums enjoy a 20 percent tuition discount.
Take on a full nine or 10-week course or try out a four-week mini-course.
