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 • Hodgin Hall
    Dedicated to Alumni

 • Homecoming 2005—
    Were You There?

 • Hats Off for Disaster
    Response Team

 • Go Lobos!
    Sports Round-Up

 • Athletic Hall of Honor
    Inductees

 • Continuing Education—
    Financial Planning
    Program

   

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November/December 2005
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.

Then: Hodgin Hall, left, built in 1892, was the first building on the UNM campus. Hadley Hall, right, which housed the sciences, was the second.

Now: Hodgin Hall becomes the UNM Alumni Center in 2005.

Feature Articles

Hodgin Hall Dedicated to Alumni
As the new banners flying on Hodgin Hall proudly declare, “Hodgin Hall—The Right Place, The Right Time—For Alumni.”

On October 6, Hodgin Hall was dedicated to the UNM alumni community in a celebration attended by President Caldera and the many people who made this historic change possible after more than a quarter century of steadfast effort. The event was hosted by the UNM Alumni Association. UNM Alumni Association President Angie Vachio made the presentation.

Hodgin Hall is now officially designated for the use of the UNM Alumni Association. While we are especially grateful today to President Caldera and Jamie Koch, president of the Board of Regents, for making this dream a reality, there are also many others we need to thank. Please take a moment to click on the full story below, to learn more about the recognition so richly deserved by our dedicated friends.

Our historic building stands at the heart of our university’s history and now will be preserved to serve alumni, students, and the UNM community for many years to come. You can look forward to experiencing a new home for exploring UNM’s history, a showcase for UNM art and scholarship, and a gracious venue for meetings and receptions, among other uses.

Homecoming 2005—Were You There?
2005 UNM Homecoming Pin Not even the disappointing fourth-quarter loss to the BYU Cougars could dampen the excitement of Homecoming for the crowd of over 39,000 in University Stadium.

Hats Off for Disaster Response Team
The New Mexico Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) is made up of a group of very talented individuals who pool their efforts to save lives during a disaster situation. Nearly 30 UNM team members and alumni from this specialized group responded to the Hurricane Katrina disaster in the Gulf Coast.

In testimony before a Senate committee, FEMA Public Information Officer Marty J. Bahamonde singled out the New Mexico DMAT for a job well done.

Many thanks to these dedicated volunteers for their service.

Go Lobos! Sports Round-Up
UNM's Homecoming loss to the BYU Cougars was disappointing, but brightened by sophomore QB Kole McKamey becoming the first Lobo to get 100 yards rushing and 100 yards passing in a game 3 times. Attendance at University Stadium is setting records, with several sell-out crowds so far this season. As of press time, the Lobos are one win away from being bowl eligible for the fifth straight season and an unprecedented fourth consecutive postseason game. Their record stands at 5-4, 3-3 MWC. Stay tuned! Special mention to Senior DonTrell Moore, who on October 28 ran for two touchdowns and 117 yards on 19 carries to become the sixth player in NCAA Division I history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in four consecutive seasons.

STAND-OUT SOCCER: The men's soccer team is ranked third in the nation in the most recent polls of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, College Soccer News, and Soccer Times. After a 19-game winning streak (snapped October 16), their record as of October 31 is 12-1-1 on the year; second place in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation with a 4-1-1 mark in league play. The women closed out the regular season with an even record of 6-6-4 and 3-3-1 in the Mountain West Conference.

Keep cheering all our UNM athletes as they drive, kick, run, and swim toward MWC championships.

GO LOBOS!

Athletic Hall of Honor Inductees
Congratulations to this year's Athletic Hall of Honor inductees, who represent excellence in inter-collegiate sports. These hard-playing individuals were recognized last month at the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Association's annual awards ceremony. The group also proudly awarded 16 fifth-year scholarships, the largest number ever.

Congratulations, New Alumni!
Winter graduation takes place the evening of Friday, December 16. Over 2,000 students will march in the ceremony at the Pit and be recognized as graduates and alumni of the University of New Mexico. UNM President Louis Caldera will preside over the occasion. As well, convocation ceremonies will be held for individual schools, colleges, and/or departments to honor their graduates. All December graduates are invited to attend a reception in their honor hosted by President Caldera and the Alumni Association on the south concourse of the Pit following the graduation ceremony on December 16.

Continuing Education—Financial Planning Program
UNM Continuing Education Become a Certified Financial Planner! Continuing Education at UNM has partnered with Kaplan Financial to offer
an Executive Certificate in Financial Planning program. Designed for professionals in the financial field, the CFP® program could put you in a career field that continues to grow as people put more thought into financial success and retirement. Classes start January 2006. For more information contact: Sherry TenClay at 505-277-0723 or sherrytc@unm.edu.


Just for Alums

UNM Alumni Association Online Community
Make new connections with the Online Community. Registration is free and easy. One of the benefits is free permanent email forwarding with an "@unmalumni.com" address. Now you can have a free permanent email address that NEVER changes and is affiliated with your alma mater! Even when you change jobs or email
providers, your free permanent email address remains the same. All you have to do is come back and change your forwarding email address. It's as simple as that. Plus, it's a great way to show your Lobo pride.
UNM Alumni Assoc. Online Community

Ho-Ho-Lobo!-UNM Wear Makes Great Gifts
This holiday season, show how much you care with the gift of Lobo Pride. Giving the gift of cherry and silver is quick and easy-and a great way to support your Alma Mater.

Shop online for UNM Alumni apparel & gifts at your UNM Bookstore

Get a Lobo License Plate

Winter Chapter Events
Connect with old friends at holiday parties, and look ahead for upcoming Lobo Days. Young Alumni are planning several events so be sure to join the listserv to keep in touch.

Sign Up for “12 Strangers for Dinner”
What happens when 12 strangers come together for dinner in Albuquerque? A new program organized by the UNM Alumni Association brings 12 students, faculty, and alums together for an evening of conversation and great food. The result is a unique
opportunity to build new friendships with UNM as a common bond. Contact coordinator Sue MacEachen.

Explore Your Career Options!
The UNM Alumni Association is pleased to offer 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
Career Exploration :: UNM Alumni Association
manager, networking resources, "Ask a Coach" Q&A, and more!

AllLearn—Alliance for Lifelong Learning
AllLearn - Alliance for Lifelong Learning Your search for knowledge begins here. Choose from a wide variety of interactive courses, 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.