
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Benson Hendrix, 505-277-1816
bhendrix@unm.edu
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
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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