
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Greg Johnston, 505.277.1816 or gregj@unm.edu
March 21, 2006
UNM College of Education to Recognize Distinguished Alumni
On April 1, the University of New Mexico College of Education will honor six women who have made a profound impact on students, schools and communities. Distinguished alumni awards will be presented during “The Stars Among Us Gala” fundraising dinner.
In addition, the event will include a benefit auction for the Jane Blumenfeld Endowment in Special Education. Also being presented is the Chester C. Travelstead Faculty Fellowship in Education.
Distinguished alumni awards will be presented to:
Kathy Lou Jones, retired from Albuquerque Public Schools, currently Enrichment Education Coordinator for the National Atomic Museum.
Dora Ortiz, Dolores Gonzalez Elementary, Albuquerque Public Schools.
Dr. Diane (Rivera) Bryant, University of Texas, Austin.
Barbara Vigil-Lowder, Superintendent, Bernalillo Public Schools.
Fannye Irving-Gibbs; Board of Historical Research Patrons.
Dr. Karen Abraham, Director of Alumni Relations, University of New Mexico.
The event begins at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 1 at the UNM Student Union Ballroom. The UNM Jazz Band and Los Cantantes, a nationally recognized UNM choral ensemble, will perform.
To purchase tickets or for more information call 277-0835 or e-mail mfduran@unm.edu.
The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.
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