
The University of New Mexico
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Contact: University Communication and Marketing,
277-5813, ucam@unm.edu
Video and Photo Opportunities at UNM
Thursday, Feb. 16
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Road to Wellness: The Department of Human Resources and the Employee Health Promotional Program will host the Road to Wellness health fair in the Student Union Building Ballrooms. The event will feature more than 40 exhibits with information on smoking cessation, exercise, work + life balance, ergonomics, nutrition and more. For more information call Laurie Mellas at 277-5915 or visit: http://www.unm.edu/~market/cgi-bin/archives/001031.html#more .
Friday, Feb. 17
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Book Signing: Authors David Hilliard and Fredrika Newton will sign and discuss “Huey, Spirit of the Panther,” the new authorized biography of revolutionary political leader Huey P. Newton, cofounder and leader of the Black Panthers for more than two decades. The book features never before released photos, interviews and inside information. For more information on this and other Black Panther Party 40th Anniversary events, call Laurie Mellas at 277-5915 or visit : http://www.unm.edu/~market/cgi-bin/archives/001036.html#more .
7 p.m.
Hard Times in the Big Easy: Hurricane Katrina and the Hazards of Place: Lecture by University of New Orleans assistant professor Ron Hagleman, sponsored by the UNM geography department. UNM Science and Technology Park auditorium (room 208), 800 Bradbury Dr., S.E.
Saturday, Feb. 18
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
African American Male Summit : Summit for college, middle and high school students to encourage educational goal setting, facilitate African American male empowerment and positive self-identity, and foster male leadership development. Keynote address by President of the Huey P. Newton Foundation David Hilliard, former chief of staff for the Black Panther Party. Student Union Building , ballroom C. See contact above.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Panel discussion, Origins of the Black Panther Party: Features Elaine Brown, David Hilliard, Fredrika Newton and Ericka Huggins in the Student Union Building. Other events scheduled throughout the day. See contact above.
Sunday, Feb. 19
11:30 – 1 p.m.
Elaine Brown, the only woman to chair the Black Panther Party, will speak at luncheon in the Student Union Building. See contact above.
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