UNM warm weather concerts organized by a member of the Staff Council’s Work+Life Committee have become a mainstay on the UNM campus. In January, the full council voted to honor the concerts’ founder, titling the events the “Greg Johnston Summer Concerts.”
Photo: Greg Johnston
Johnston was a senior communication representative in the Communication and Marketing Department. A long time media relations expert and professional photographer, Johnston, who passed away Feb. 14, was a regular story and photo contributor to UNM Today, Quantum and Mirage Magazines. A memorial service for Johnston will be held at the UNM Alumni Chapel, Thurs., Feb. 22 at 10 a.m.
A celebratory “Warm Up” concert featuring the rock & roll gumbo band Jasper, one of Johnston's favorites, will also be held Thursday, Feb. 22, from noon to 1 p.m. in the SUB Atrium.
Johnston joined the committee in 2003, early in its inception, with the intent of bringing concerts to main campus. Formerly of the Health Sciences Public Affairs Office, he was a supporter of the north campus concerts and learned first hand the benefits of a noontime respite for staff. Johnston organizes up to three concerts each summer, typically held near the SUB, including as part of Celebrating Staff Week. He was also a member of UNM's Public Service and Community Engagement Committee.
UNM’s Work+Life Committee and Office of Institutional Advancement are sponsors.
For more information, call the Staff Council Office, 277-1532.
Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, (505) 277-5915; e-mail: lmellas@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at February 16, 2007 02:30 PM