Homecoming
Lobo Fever!
UNM Homecoming 2010 September 28 - October 2
Lobo dudes and chicks! What's shakin'? Let's get down for this disco-homecoming! Can you dig it? We'll have a copasetic time hangin' with our friends. The game is gonna be dynomite! Those Lobos know how to do the hustle. So, chill for a sec, take a look and, like, make plans. Catch my drift? BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!
Tuesday, September 28
11a.m.-2 p.m.
Campus Departments Decorating Contest: Join the fun on campus! Decorate your office door/lobby area to match the theme, Lobo Fever, or decorate an album cover to best describe your department. Great prizes for the top three winners of these categories! Each department participating will receive a commemorative 2010 Homecoming poster. Contact: Lisa Lindquist, ldelgado@unm.edu, 505-277-7870.
All Week
The University Libraries hosts a behind-the-scenes tour of Zimmerman Library, featuring ghost stories and treasures from special collections. Check http://elibrary.unm.edu/zimmerman/ for days and times.
Wednesday, September 29
Noon
UNM Faculty and Staff Alumni Luncheon: Current full-time UNM faculty and staff who are UNM alumni are invited to an appreciation lunch at the Student Union Ballroom. Tickets will be available the week of September 20. Check your invitation for details. This year, we are again supporting the Ronald McDonald House Roll for a Cause as our community engagement project. Please bring a package of toilet paper in exchange for a homecoming pin.
1 p.m.
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology hosts a special behind-the-scenes collection tour. Join curators Catherine Baudoin and David Phillips for a tour of the archaeology and photo archives collections that hold material objects from cultures around the globe, spanning some 2.5 million years. After the tour, view current exhibits: Weaving Generations: Evolving Creativity of the Maya of Chiapas; Slinging the Bull in Korea: An Adventure in Psychological Warfare; People of the Southwest; and Ancestors. Admission and tour are free.
Thursday, September 30
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.
5 p.m.
Department of Spanish and Portuguese: Event TBD. Contact: Enrique Lamadrid, lamadrid@unm.edu, 505-277-6500.
5:30 p.m.
The School of Public Administration presents The Arthur Blumenfeld Lecture - The Arthur A. Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Series honors the life and work of the late Arthur Blumenfeld, former chief administrative officer for the City of Albuquerque. Speaker to be determined. SUB Ballroom C. Contact: Angela Kamman, akamman@unm.edu, 505-277-5873.
7 p.m.
UNM Volleyball vs. Air Force Academy, Johnson Center
Friday, October 1
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Game Day Friday at Your UNM Bookstore! Save 25% on all Lobo apparel and spirit merchandise! Go Lobos!
All Day
Men’s Golf – William H. Tucker Invitational, Championship course.
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.
10:30 a.m.
Heritage Club & Anniversary Brunch: Members of the Class of 1960 are inducted into the Heritage Club, honoring alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1000 Woodward NE. $20/person. Reservations required. Call the UNM Alumni Relations Office, 505-277-5808 or 800-258-6866. Register online here.
3 p.m.-5 p.m.
The UNM English Department hosts an open house on the 2nd floor of the Humanities Building. Contact: Linda Livingston, lsl@unm.edu, 505-277-7429.
3 p.m.
The College of Education hosts an open house for alumni and friends to tour our new classroom and administration building. Then join us later at the All-Alumni Reunion in the SUB at the All-Alumni Reunion. RSVP: Yalexa Leon, yalexa@unm.edu, 505-277- 2733.
4 p.m.
UNM Swim & Dive Reunion: Meet for Happy Hour, location TBD. The Alumni Lettermen Social at End Zone Club follows. Contact: Kim Feldman, borzoi@unm.edu, 505-277-9092.
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: Jennifer Mason, jenmason@unm.edu, 505-277-4211.
The Hillel at UNM Foundation for Jewish Life on Campus hosts Jewish Alumni Reception to welcome in Shabbat. Aaron David Bram Hillel House, 1701 Sigma Chi Road NE. Contact: hillel@unm.edu, 505-242-1127.
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.
6 p.m.
The College of Nursing hosts a homecoming dinner with much to celebrate this year! The Classes of 1990 and 2005 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.
UNM Alumni Lettermen Annual Meeting/Social: Join fellow UNM Lettermen for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the annual meeting. We will present the next slate of officers and announce the Honorary Letterman for 2010. All 50-year Lettermen graduates will be recognized. End Zone Club, Tow Diehm Athletic Complex at University Stadium. Reservations required. Contact: Kim Feldman, 505-277-9092 or register online here .
TBD
Sigma Chi Alumni Fraternity hosts an alumni reunion. Check your newsletters and emails for more details. Contact: Paul Garson, PFGarson@aol.com.
Past Student Government Leaders: The party is back on! Contact: Debbie Morris, 505-277-4706.
UNM Cheer, Dance & Mascot Alumni: Join us for CHEER HOUR at Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Pl. NE. For more information, contact Tracy Denton at nmspirit@unm.edu.
7 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. UNLV, Track and Soccer Stadium
7:30 p.m.
Friends of Dance presents two performances (Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.) by former UNM dancer Wade Madsen, a distinguished choreographer, with his company from Seattle. Both performances take place in the Carlisle Dance Studio. A fundraiser on Saturday evening features a cocktail celebration at Christopher Mead and Michele Penhall's stunning Bart Prince home. Gold Circle tickets at $50 a person include a brief talk by Wade Madsen, cocktails, and a light dinner, followed by the performance. To purchase tickets for either day, contact Judith Bennahum, gigiben@unm.edu.
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
ALL-ALUMNI REUNIONS: The following alumni groups gather for a wine & cheese reception, hosted by the UNM Alumni Association at the Student Union Building, 3rd level. Live entertainment and lots of door prizes! Reunite with fellow grads, faculty, and staff. No charge. Reservations strongly recommended. Register online here.
UNM Young Alumni: If you graduated within the last 10 years, you’re invited to join this annual Young Alumni event. Network with fellow grads and celebrate Homecoming 2010. Contact: Matt Maez, maez@unm.edu.
Anderson School of Management: The school celebrates 10 (class of 2000) and 25 (class of 1985) year reunions. Visit http://www.mgt.unm.edu/alumni/.
Department of Economics Reception: Economics alumni are invited to meet and mingle. Contact: Maria R. Daw, mdaw@unm.edu, 505-277-3144.
College Enrichment and Outreach Programs: Alums from the College Enrichment/Special Programs are invited to 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). Call for reservations: 505-277-5321.
College of Education: Join the fun and find out more about the COE's newst green building!
Alumni Legacy Reception: Are you a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle of a UNM student or graduate? Do cherry and silver flow through your bloodline? Join us to celebrate legacy lifelines at UNM! RSVP: Lisa Lindquist ldelgado@unm.edu.
College of Pharmacy: Pharmacy graduates are invited to an evening of reconnecting and celebrating Homecoming 2010. Contact: Harriet Bull, hbull@salud.unm.edu, 505-272-3657.
9 p.m.-11 p.m.
Student/Alumni Dance - The SUB Ballroom is the place to go following the wine & cheese reception. Disco balls and leisure suits abound! Hosted by UNM students, all alumni are invited to join the students for an evening of music and dancing.
Saturday, October 2
All Day
Men’s Golf – William H. Tucker Invitational, Championship course.
8:30 a.m.
UNM Swim & Dive Reunion: Attend UNM Swim Meet at Seidler Natatorium, followed by breakfast at Frontier Restaurant.
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: Kara Bobroff, Sue Daulton, Jerry Dominguez, Ed Mazria, Bradley Smith, and Amy Wohlert. The Lobo Award winner is Randy Boeglin. Embassy Suites Hotel, 1000 Woodward Pl. NE. $20/person. Reservations required. Call 505-277-5808 or register online here.
School of Architecture & Planning Alumni “Sneak Peak at the Pit" tour: Meet at The Pit for a tour by John Pate of Molzen-Corbin & Associates, followed by an alumni luncheon at the Frontier Restaurant. Maximum of 20 persons. RSVP: Makita Hill, mehill@unm.edu, 505-277-0943.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
UNM Bookstore Homecoming Sale: Save 25% on all Lobo apparel and Spirit merchandise! Welcome Alumni!
10 a.m.
Campus Walking Tour: Has it been a while since you were on campus? Meet at the UNM Duck Pond for a 45 minute walking tour and see what’s new!
11 a.m.
Anderson School of Management Alumni “Sneak Peak at the Pit" tour: Meet at The Pit for a tour by John Pate of Molzen-Corbin & Associates. Maximum of 20 persons. RSVP: alumni@mgt.unm.edu.
1 p.m.
Volleyball vs. UNLV, Johnson Center
1:30 p.m.
Open Houses
Contact to determine times.
Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae: 1635 Mesa Vista Rd. NE
Chi Omega Alumnae: Green Chile Stew Open House, 1810 Mesa Vista Rd.NE
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae: 1701 Mesa Vista Rd. NE
Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae: 1620 Mesa Vista Rd. NE
Tailgates at UNM Stadium:
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter
Engineering Alumni & the Cherry Smoker
UNM Alumni Lettermen’s Tailgate Party: ALL UNM Alumni Lettermen are invited to a tailgate party at the Lettermen’s Tent. Look for the “NM” Lettermen banners. Contact: Kim Feldman, 505-277-9092.
UNM Swim & Dive Reunion: Meet at Alumni Lettermen Tailgate (above). On-field recognition during football game and post-game social TBD.
UNM SOUTHWEST FIESTA TAILGATE: Join fellow alumni and Lobo fans for the biggest tailgate event under the Southwest Tailgate Tent! We'll serve our traditional southwest buffet dinner, provide live entertainment, and more. $10/adult, $5/child 12 and under. You can’t miss the giant tent in the tailgate lot northeast of University Stadium. Tickets can be purchased online here.
17th ANNUAL UNM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SILENT AUCTION: Bid on great auction packages in the Southwest Fiesta Tailgate tent! 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.
4 p.m.
UNM Lobos vs. University of Texas at El Paso: Wear your favorite RED Lobo shirt and cheer on the Lobos at University Stadium as they bulldoze the UTEP Miners 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. Discount tickets available at $10/each. Call the UNM Alumni Relations Office, 505-277-5808 or 800-258-6866, or order online at unmalumni.com/homecoming.
Sunday, October 3
Dawn
UNM Swim & Dive Reunion: Balloon Fiesta Park, followed by brunch at host hotel.
Lodging and Travel Information:
The official hotels for Homecoming 2010 are listed below. Please note that Homecoming falls during the first weekend of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, therefore, deadlines on reservations will apply to each hotel in order to receive special rates.
The Embassy Suites Hotel, 1000 Woodward Pl. NE, offers full service amenities to guests. Special rate of $149/night plus tax is based on single/double occupancy. Please call (800) 362-2779 and ask for UNM Alumni Association rates. Deadline for this rate is August 30, 2010.
The Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 1760 Menaul Blvd. NE, offers complimentary continental breakfast. Rooms are available at $109/night plus tax based on single/double occupancy. Call 505-889-4000 for reservations; refer to the group name “UNM Alumni-Homecoming." Deadline for this rate is September 14, 2010.
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 $139/night plus tax, based on single/double occupancy. To make a reservation, call 505-881-7300 and refer to UNM Alumni Homecoming. Deadline for this rate is September 1, 2010.
CAR RENTAL:
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 http://www.enterprise.com/billboard/page.do?dspg=10718
AIR TRAVEL:
For commercial airlines serving Albuquerque, visit http://www.cabq.gov/airport/airlines-flight-services.
