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PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277.1821, scarr@unm.edu
October 6, 2005
UNM VOLUNTEER FAIR TO SHOWCASE GREAT PEOPLE WANTING TO DO GREAT THINGS
On Thursday, Oct. 13, more than 75 community organizations will converge on the UNM campus as part of the fourth UNM Volunteer Fair. The fair will provide faculty, staff and students the chance to meet with representatives from different local volunteer-oriented organizations and to become involved with an organization. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom.
“A major theme at UNM is that we need to do more to connect UNM to the community. As one of the largest employers and most important organizations in the city and the entire state, we need to do our part to connect to the community and contribute to addressing the needs of our fellow citizens.” said interim Provost Reed Dasenbrock. “The Volunteer Fair is certainly an excellent opportunity for UNM staff and other members of our community to learn more about how they can participate in this crucial activity.”
Organized by the Provost's Committee for Staff, this fun and informative event seeks ways to create and establish a better link between organizations that need support and UNM staff members who can be a valuable resource. Many staff members already volunteer their time, money and expertise to make Albuquerque a stronger, healthier and more vibrant community.
The Provost's Committee for Staff was founded in 1989 to assist the Provost in determining what activities would provide UNM staff with opportunities for growth, recognition and service. The Volunteer Fair has been held every other year since its inception in 1999. The event is also open to the public. Guests will be treated to lunch including green chili stew, tortillas and beverages while supplies last.
For more information contact volunteer coordinator Lourdes McKenna at 277-7213.
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