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Hello Anderson friends, alumni and supporters,
Welcome to the June alumni and community newsletter, the first of two summer issues!
With so much that has happened over the past two months, we wanted to share it all with you, including top news stories, the generosity of our donors, the importance of R1 universities, advancements in research and alumni achievements.
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Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
We hosted our inaugural Hall of Fame golf tournament April 26 at the UNM South Championship Golf Course. It was a great success, bringing together community members who helped raise funds for student scholarships. This event would not have been possible without all of our generous sponsors:
GPG Development LLC
Holmans USA
The Pros
RBC Capital Markets
TKM
Boxing Bear Brewing Co.
Frontier Restaurant
Pepsi
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Anderson Supports Local Entrepreneurs with Pitch Competition
Anderson’s Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship hosted a pitch competition June 6 in Santa Fe, concluding the inaugural cohort of the entrepreneur-focused Accelerator Program. The Accelerator Program is a rigorous 10-month program that combines education, mentoring, developing business plans and investor pitches with shared practical experiences.
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Heidi Tilton: Making a difference through estate giving
When Heidi Tilton stepped on UNM's campus for the first time in 1989, she couldn’t have predicted how well her educational journey would serve her future career.
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Estate Gifts: Leave an enduring legacy through planned giving
Making a planned gift is a tangible way to show your support and appreciation for Anderson while accomplishing your personal and philanthropic goals. These gifts can be transformative, helping to ensure the future success of both the institution and our students.
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FACULTY RESEARCH EXCELLENCE | |
Unlocking Opportunities: Why Research 1 Universities Matter
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s leading framework for categorizing diverse U.S. colleges and universities. Their highest designation is Research 1, or R1, which is earned by only select doctoral universities with very high levels of research activity. The University of New Mexico is our state’s only institution with this prestigious designation, and we are in your backyard!
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New research shows that workplace rudeness is 'contagious'
Have you dealt with any of these behaviors at work? A supervisor ignores your opinions, talks down to you, or belittles your efforts. A coworker takes credit for your work, withholds information, or spreads rumors about you. These are examples of workplace incivility: rude or disrespectful behavior on the job.
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The Aurora Institute, a national education innovation nonprofit organization, has welcomed Anpao Duta Flying Earth, MBA ‘17, as a new board member. Congratulations Anpao! | |
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Kristen Gamboa, BBA ‘11, has been appointed as the Carlsbad Department of Development's new executive director. Best wishes on your new role, Kristen! | |
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Congratulations to Chris Lucero, BBA ‘05. He has been appointed the new executive director of Heron’s Key Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Gig Harbor, Wash. | |
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Michelle Sandoval, BBA ’18, MACCT ‘21, has officially announced her candidacy for New Mexico House District 57. Best of luck to you! | |
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Congratulations to Anderson’s amazing alumni who were recently honored as Albuquerque Business First’s 40 Under 40! | |
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Shaikh Ahmad, BBA '19 and M.S. '23
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Jerome Gonzales, MBA '22
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Sabrina Lord Linde, BBA '15
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Cecilia Pacheco, MBA '18
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Anderson Community Book Club
For our July book, we will be reading Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. Join us for a great book discussion and connect with Anderson faculty, staff, students and alumni!
Wednesday, July 31 | 4 p.m.
Zoom, link on website
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We invite you to help Anderson
There are many ways you can give back to your alma mater, through volunteering your time, expertise and resources. We invite you to get involved and help Anderson sustain its commitment to academic distinction in ways you find personally meaningful.
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Share your story with us! | The best way for Anderson to tell our unique story is through our community! Please share how Anderson has positively impacted you. | | | | |
