The UNM Alumni Association has created a new program designed to engage faculty and staff alumni on campus each month. The program, titled ‘4th Friday,’ will vary from month to month and will be held accordingly on the fourth Friday of each month. This month’s ‘4th Friday’ event will be held Friday, May 25, in conjunction with the Memorial Day weekend.
The event begins at noon at the Alumni Memorial Chapel, which was built to honor UNM alumni war veterans who gave their lives serving our country.
The program will feature individuals who can provide some perspective on Memorial Day and the chapel itself. Among those participating include Karen Abraham, alumni relations; Joe McKinney, campus planner; and military representatives Capt. Nori Reed, Naval ROTC; Lt. Col. Gregory Tuite and Maj. Kenneth Thalman, Air Force ROTC; Lt. Col. Eric Sevigni, Army ROTC; and a flag ceremony performed by UNM ROTC representatives.
In addition, the names of the faculty and staff alumni who have passed away in the last year will be read at the events’ closing. That list includes: Dr. Ferrel Heady, Dara Kaufman, Carroll Lee, Professor Marvin May, Dr. Merle Mitchell, Maria Palacios, George Robert, Richard Scales, Dr. Daniel Smith and Sharon Smoker.
This month’s event is open to all within the campus community. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremonies.
Media Contact: Steve Carr, (505) 277-1821; e-mail: scarr@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at May 14, 2007 02:47 PM