| Homecoming
Wrap-Up
By
Sue MacEachen
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. The traditional
coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen at halftime
ended a suspenseful week for its candidates. Tyler
Tixier and Maralyn Beck were
crowned by President Louis
Caldera and his wife, Eva,
while the student crowd erupted in cheers.
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UNM celebrated its 80th homecoming
during the week of October 3-8 as alumni, students and
staff celebrated “Reflections: Honoring the Past,
Building the Future.” Student activities began
with their traditional chalk mural contest at the UNM
Bookstore. UNM
Young Alumni kicked off alumni activities with a
happy hour celebration at a local establishment. |
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Association President Angie Vachio greeted
more than 250 alumni at the annual Appreciation Luncheon
for alumni who serve as faculty and staff. The winners
of the 4th annual Campus Decorating Contest were
announced with Special
Programs/CEP taking top honors with their reflections
of UNM’s past and future, including potential galactic
UNM branches. |
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John Koerschner, Chuck Koskovich
'54, Mary Jeannette Swillum Koerschner '55, Judy Koskovich
'55
Jerome Giles '55, Betty Jean Giles
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The traditional Heritage
Club Dinner, honoring alumni who graduated
from the University 50 or more years ago, was hosted
Thursday evening at the Albuquerque Petroleum Club.
The Class of 1955 was invited back
to campus and inducted into this prestigious group.
Friday was one of the busiest days
on campus with a variety of events scheduled for both
students and alumni. The Class of 1955 met for brunch
at the Student Union Building and reminisced over memory
books presented to each member in attendance. The students
kicked into high gear with a pep rally and continuation
of the annual Cherry/Silver Games. Over
20 alumni reunions kicked off later in the evening including
a combined Alumni Reunion reception held
in the SUB. Alumni and students then convened after the
reunions for the “Howlin’ in Hollywood” Dance. |
The traditional All
University Breakfast was packed again
this year as more than 150 alumni and guests gathered early
Saturday morning to honor recipients of the Zia
Awards and the Lobo Award presented by Mortar
Board. This
year’s Zia Award recipients included Jim
Belshaw, Briggs Cheney, Michelle Coons, Michelle Lujan Grisham,
Lynda Lovejoy, and Waneta Tuttle. The
illustrious Lobo Award went
to The Honorable M. Christina Armijo, US
District Judge. Alumni and fans showed their Lobo spirit by
attending the annual Tailgate and Silent
Auction before the
UNM vs. BYU football game. The Silent Auction was once again
a huge success, raising over $13,000 to support the UNM Alumni
Association Scholarship
Fund and Programs.
UNM Alumni Relations MSC
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Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 800.ALUM.UNM (800.258.6866)
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