ALUMNI CALENDAR

From the Veep

Spring is a perfect time to celebrate accomplishments and growth and push forward into the next chapter. Often when we look into the future, we reflect on the past and for us that includes our beloved Hodgin Hall. The historic Hodgin Hall was the first building on campus in 1889 and, suitably, is now the home of UNM alumni. It originally looked like a Midwestern schoolhouse, with red brick and a pitched roof. In 1908, it was remodeled to the Pueblo-style you see today, which set the example for our campus Connie Beimer architecture. As an alum you are a member of our Lobo Pack for life and Hodgin is your home. We’re now preparing to welcome new alums to our Pack this May. Activities at the Hodgin U will bring graduating students to what we hope will be their alumni home. Last fall the Alumni Relations Office staff worked hard with board members, chapters, constituent groups, committees and individual alums to create programming reflective of the constant changing pandemic and needs of alumni. We’ve continued to weave the digital world into our everyday life. For Homecoming — or as we called it HomeLeaving — we “unmuted” and gathered to collectively share our experiences as Lobos both virtually and in person. From Green Chile Roasts to our hybrid Lobo Living Rooms, from celebrating the arts at Dîner en Rouge to Happy Hour at Hodgin, from legislative outreach to virtual basketball watch parties, we got the opportunity to connect with alumni across the country. The Association continues to explore new opportunities and partnerships to connect our alums to UNM and to each other. You have shown us that our Pack is innovative, adaptable and energetic. As we continue to navigate the COVID landscape, we expect the unexpected and move forward with enthusiasm and optimism. We are concentrating on awarding scholarships, recognizing outstanding alums, “getting back together” at events this spring and summer, honoring our Alumni Emeriti from the past three years and welcoming graduating Lobos to the Alumni Association. Connie Beimer Vice President for Alumni Relations, UNM Executive Director, UNM Alunni Association

2010s Christie L. Abeyta (’10 BAED), Española, N.M., is the new superintendent for the Santa Fe Indian School. Cameron M. Decker (’10 BAFA), Arlee, Mont., is educator and outreach coordinator at the Missoula Art Museum, responsible for developing art education programs and implementing statewide distance learning sessions. Diana V. Martinez (’10 BA, ’17 MPH), Albuquerque, was recognized with the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award for her significant contributions to UNM during her time with the Health Sciences Learning Environment Office. Jodi E. Shadoff (’10 BA), Orlando, Fla., competed in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics respresenting Great Britain in women’s golf. Sean P. Ward (’10 BA), Albuquerque, is executive director of the Democratic Party of New Mexico. Matthew J. Armijo (’12 BA), Santa Fe, N.M., has joined the Montgomery and Andrews law firm in Santa Fe, specializing in environmental law, commercial disputes, products defects, construction defects, oil and gas litigation and personal injury. Justin L. Greene (’12 BBA), has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as an associate attorney. As a member of the firm’s Litigation Group, he practices primarily in the areas of employment law and commercial litigation. Jessica R. Martin (’12 JD), has joined Sutin, Thayer & Browne as an associate attorney in the firm’s Litigation Group, focusing on commercial litigation. She is fluent in Spanish, providing written and oral communication in Spanish and English for clients. Claudia Sanchez (’12 MA), Albuquerque, has been promoted to director of marketing and policyholder services by New Mexico State Mutual. Emily B. Allen (’14 MBA, ’14 MEMBA), Corrales, N.M., chief financial officer of Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, was named one of Albuquerque Business First’s 2021 Women of Infuence. Grant A. Burrier (’14 PhD), Stow, Ohio, is visiting associate professor in the Department of Integrative and Global Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institutute.

Justin L. Greene

Alumni Network

Snapshots from Alumni events

Chad Cooper (’01 MBA), Past President; Katie Williams (‘04 BA), Associate Director; Connie Beimer (’77 BA, ’78 MPA), VP of Alumni Relations; and Michael Silva (’95 BA), President, supporting Lobo Football at Texas A&M.

LA Chapter Green Chile Roast with Chapter President Gary Bednorz (’87 BA) and Alumni Association President Elect Amy Miller ('85 BA, '93 MPA). Alumni Board Treasurer Joe Ortiz (’14 BBA) and Tamara Ortega at Board of Directors holiday gathering.