August 18, 2008
Albuquerque Journal
Professors attain tenure at American U.
By Liz Otero Of the JournalDr. Todd Eisenstadt and Dr. Mireya Solis Eisenstadt have both been approved for tenure at American University in Washington, D.C. He teaches at The School of Public Affairs and she teaches at The School of International Service.
They have two daughters, Natalia, 9, and Paola, 4.
Todd Eisenstadt graduated from Cibola High School, where he was student body president and editor of the school newspaper. He earned his bachelor's degree from Brown University and his Ph.D. from the University of California in San Diego. Mireya graduated from Colegio de Mexico and earned a Ph.D. from Harvard.
Todd and Mireya met in Mexico City, when he was studying there on a Rotary Scholarship. They met again when both had Fulbright Scholarships to the University of California.
The Eisenstadts are the son and daughter-in-law of former state Sen. Pauline Eisenstadt and Corrales Municipal Judge Mel Eisenstadt.
Todd Eisenstadt wrote a book, "Courting Democracy in Mexico," and both have written numerous research papers.
HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM N.M. TECH: Socorro native Steve S. Torres received an honorary doctorate during commencement exercises at New Mexico Tech in May for his 30 years of service as a member of the university's governing Board of Regents.
Torres, now in the real estate business, received an honorary Ph.D. in business management. He is currently a broker/appraiser/consultant for commercial real estate in Albuquerque.
Torres first was appointed to the New Mexico Tech Board of Regents in 1966 by newly elected Gov. David F. Cargo, and was reappointed five times by four successive governors.
"It gives me great pleasure to honor Steve with the highest academic honor a university can award," said Dr. Daniel H. López, Tech president, in a press release.
Torres was nominated for the award last December by Dr. Van Romero, vice president for Research and Development at New Mexico Tech.
Torres is a 1954 graduate of Socorro High School, and four years later earned a B.A. from the University of Washington, Seattle. He also holds an M.A. from Goddard College in Plainview, Vt. His public service includes 13 years as a member of the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation, and he was a member of a number of local organizations including the Socorro County Chamber of Commerce, Socorro County Historical Society and Socorro Golf Association.
In 1995 he was a New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award recipient in the State Government and University category.
BULLDOGS CELEBRATE 60TH REUNION: These days the old Albuquerque High School may be viewed as a trendy place to have a loft near Downtown Albuquerque, but to the graduates of the class of 1948 it represents a time of their youth and aspirations as they approach their 60th reunion. The Albuquerque High School Bulldogs, class of 1948, will celebrate its 60th reunion on Aug. 22-23 at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel.
The 60th reunion will include a Friday night mixer and a dinner dance on Saturday. The cost is $65 per person for both nights. For information contact TJ Williams, class president and reunion chairman, at 821-2058.
Items and photographs for Kudos are welcome and may be sent to Liz Otero, Albuquerque Journal, P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103. Photographs will not be returned. Submission can be e-mailed with photo attachments to lotero@abqjournal.com. Phone, 823-3922.