The University of New Mexico

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Media Contacts: Sari Krosinsky, 277-1593, michal@unm.edu
Jazmen Bradford, jazbradford@gmail.com

February 20, 2009

Video and Photo Opportunities at UNM, Feb. 22-28

Sunday, Feb. 22

University Libraries presents “Revolution in Retrospect: 50 years of social change in Cuba” in the Herzstein Latin American Gallery on the second floor of Zimmerman Library. The exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution and focuses on modern Cuban society. Contact Carolyn Mountain at mountain@unm.edu or (505) 277-0818.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Students celebrate Mardi Gras at the Student Union Building Atrium, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with traditional Mardi Gras King’s cake and virgin hurricanes.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Arts-in-Medicine at UNM presents “Michele Spiro and Friends,” a concert series performance in the UNM Hospital, fourth floor in the ACC lobby, noon-1 p.m. Contact Nina Carlson at nina@nmpcmd.com.

Educators of the future present their research at the College of Education’s annual graduate student colloquium in the Student Union Building, ballrooms B and C, 1-6 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 26

The College of Pharmacy hosts a career fair in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education Foyer, West Building main lobby, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at UNM hosts an opening reception for “Sacred and Secular: Photographs by Miguel Gandert,” an exhibit at the center, located on the top floor of Jonson Gallery, 1909 Las Lomas Road NE, 4-6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 27

Students celebrate Lobo Day, UNM’s annual birthday party at the Student Union Building Atrium, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

African American Student Services presents “Gospel Extravaganza,” featuring Ben Tankard, in Student Union Building ballrooms A and B, 7 p.m. Call 277-5645.

Saturday, Feb. 28

African American Student Services presents “Living Legends,” an event honoring businesswomen who have made an impact in their community, in Student Union Building ballroom A, 11 a.m., and the “College Talent Showcase” in SUB ballroom B, 8 p.m.

UNM Press presents a talk and a book signing for “Hanging with Bats” by Karen Taschek in Taylor Ranch Library, 3-4:30 p.m. The book introduces young readers to the world of bats, in their natural habitats and in the human imagination. Contact Katherine MacGilvray at katm@unm.edu or (505) 272-7177 or contact Taylor Ranch Library at (505) 897-8816.