One of the first things you see when you drive in the University of New Mexico’s main entrance on Central Avenue is a fierce lobo atop a tall pedestal. On Friday, June 4th at 10:30 a.m. the plaque on the statue will be rededicated to the 158 UNM students and alumni who gave their lives during World War II.
The statue was originally dedicated in 1947, after the university’s Greek community raised the money to commission sculpture and graphic arts professor John Tatschl to create the monument.
Over the years, the plaque’s inscription has worn away and is now unreadable so this spring, the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, and the Multi-Cultural Greek Council commissioned a new plaque.
They invite all interested parties to the rededication ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the statue at the UNM entrance at Central and Stanford. The event is also sponsored by UNM Student Activities.
Contact: Karen Wentworth (505) 277-5627