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A poem for Karen

A poem for Karen

Dana Allen, vice president of Alumni Relations and executive director of the Alumni Association, Poet Laurate Hakim Bellamy, Karen Abraham and Ann Rhodes pose for a photo with the framed poem written by Bellamy to honor Abraham's service to UNM.

Karen A. Abraham Courtyard Dedication

Karen A. Abraham Courtyard Dedication

The UNM community came together to honor Karen Abraham, the longtime director of the UNM Alumni Association. The Karen A. Abraham Courtyard was unveiled as a place to honor her legacy and encourage generations of Lobos to leave their own.

Senator Jacob Candelaria

Senator Jacob Candelaria

Recipient of the 2017 Higher Education Distinguished Service Award—an award given to recognize a New Mexico state legislator who has made an extraordinary and exemplary contribution to higher education at The University of New Mexico.

Passing of the gavel

Passing of the gavel

Alumni Association President James Lewis ceremoniously passed his quite significant presidential gavel. Ann Rhodes accepted it on behalf of incoming president Harold Lavender.

Water fountain in the center of the newly dedicated courtyard

Water fountain in the center of the newly dedicated courtyard

UNM Dance

Members of the UNM Dance team helped thank the volunteers who spend their time supporting the Alumni Association and its events.

UNM staff and supporters from around the U.S. enjoyed the celebration

UNM staff and supporters from around the U.S. enjoyed the celebration

UNM Alumni Association celebrates lasting legacies

Karen A. Abraham Courtyard dedicated

June 14, 2017

Categories: Inside UNM Alumni

Tags: UNM Alumni Association Karen A. Abraham Courtyard Volunteer Appreciation UNM Alumni Board of Directors

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