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Contact: Benson Hendrix, 505-277-1816
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Media Alert: Official Installation of UNM President David Schmidly

Who

University of New Mexico and Dr. David Schmidly

What

Official Installation Ceremony of UNM President Dr. David Schmidly

When

Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where

University of New Mexico, Popejoy Hall

Why

Dr. David J. Schmidly will be officially installed as the University of New Mexico’s 20 th president during a ceremony on Oct. 7 in Popejoy Hall. The media and public are invited to the ceremony as well as the reception that follows at University House.

Visual Opportunities

  • President Schmidly receiving the University Mace and Medallion to represent his position as the new leader at UNM.
  • Delegates from colleges and universities in the region.
  • UNM Regents and Executive staff on stage with President Schmidly.

Media Information

Media passes will be required for camera people attending the installation. Passes can be picked up at the UNM Welcome Center on Thursday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct 5. Contact Benson Hendrix, 505-269-5550 if you need a media pass on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Reporters will require a ticket to enter Popejoy Hall for the ceremony. Contact Benson Hendrix, 505-269-5550 to pick up your ticket.

Popejoy Hall will be opened to the public and for video/still camera set-up at 2 p.m. The Installation ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. Members of the media who arrive after 2:30 p.m. will have to wait until all dignitaries are seated before entering Popejoy Hall.

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