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Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915

March 30, 2007

UNM Students Seek More Community Involvement
Service Action Network to host roundtable

The Service Action Network, a group of University of New Mexico students, faculty and staff will host a roundtable discussion with academic deans, department chairs and provosts to discuss community service opportunities and academic reform at UNM.

The event, open to the public, is Wednesday, April 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Student Union ballrooms. Presenters from various student organizations will speak.

"The Service Action Network serves as a clearinghouse for service organizations on campus," said Student Activities Center professional Trey Smith.  "Our goal is to provide students more opportunities to get engaged in our community."

The purpose of the roundtable is to encourage student involvement in the Albuquerque community.  Network members will present options and encourage university leaders to mandate academic and departmental changes and propose graduation with merit for service commitment.

"Ultimately, we would like to see more community involvement on the UNM campus," said Community Experience Assistant Director Doug Rocks-Macqueen.

For more information, contact Nico Condon, ncondon@unm.edu, (505)277-0106 or 401-2211.

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