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June 20, 2007

Borbas Awarded for Service to UNM Staff Council

University Planner Steve Borbas, University of New Mexico Office of the University Architect, is the recipient of the 2007 Jim Davis Staff Councilor Award for Meritorious Service. Established in 1999, the Jim Davis Award recognizes significant contributions to the UNM Staff Council. It is named in memory of Staff Councilor Jim Davis, UNM recycling department supervisor, who was the first recipient.

Borbas served as Staff Council president in 2004-05 and continues to serve as a grade representative and environs committee chair. Nominators said that his professionalism, outreach to legislators and university administrators, and service on university committees raised the stature of the entire council.

In addition to his role as university planner, Borbas has taught in the School of Architecture and Planning for 22 years.

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