A reception, celebrating the generosity of H. Henry and Monica Hirsch, will be Friday, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m., in the atrium of the University of New Mexico Mechanical Engineering Building. Joseph L. Cecchi, School of Engineering dean and professor and Christopher C. Mead, College of Fine Arts dean and professor, will host the event.
The Hirschs donated the “Rhapsody” tapestry, by renowned artist Leonardo Nierman. The tapestry has been on loan to the School of Engineering and is currently displayed in the Mechanical Engineering Building. Since graduating from UNM, the Hirschs have been avid supporters of the School of Engineering and the College of Fine Arts.
Nierman will also attend the dedication. Nierman enjoys international fame as a leader in modern Mexican art. His work can be found in over 300 major museums and private collections.
H. Henry Hirsch was born in Chile and earned his masters in engineering from UNM in 1968. His professional career was in energy management system integration and engineering and design consulting. Hirsch has been a faculty member and guest lecturer for Southern California Institute of Architecture and the University of Southern California.