
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: University Communication and Marketing,
277-5813, ucam@unm.edu
Video and Photo Opportunities at UNM
March 22 – 25, 2006
Wednesday, March 22
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Indian Bread Baking Demonstration & Sale: Fresh oven bread baked in the Maxwell Museum's own horno, including fry bread, Indian tacos, pastries and more — all prepared by Mary Jane and Robert Edaakie of Isleta Pueblo. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. For more information on Maxwell events and exhibits call 277-5963 or visit http://www.unm.edu/~maxwell.
Friday, March 24
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
First Annual Student Water Symposium at UNM: The symposium will bring together guests and participants from UNM and other universities at a showcase of student work on Southwest water topics. Lobo rooms A & B in the Student Union Building. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register in advance at http://research.unm.edu/news_events/register/. For more information, contact Greg Johnston at 277-1816 or visit http://www.unm.edu/news/06MarchNewsReleases/06-03-15water.htm.
7 p.m.
Works in Progress Reading: Features Dane Myers (graduate student reading fiction), Chris Jones (graduate student reading poetry) and Sharon Warner (professor and director of the creative writing program reading fiction; author of “Learning to Dance and Other Stories” and “Deep in the Heart”). Winnings Coffee, 111 Harvard SE. Free and open to the public. For more information e-mail wasserst@unm.edu.
Saturday, March 25
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Demonstration by Cochiti Pueblo Potter Mary Trujillo: Mary Trujillo learned to make pottery figurines from Helen Cordero, her mother-in-law. She is one of the most accomplished potters of the pueblo. Part of the Artisan Tradition Series. Maxwell Museum of Anthropology. For more information on Maxwell events and exhibits call 277-5963 or visit http://www.unm.edu/~maxwell.
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