
The event featured train whistles and stressed the importance of quality education and progressive programs, as well as strategic partnerships that produce economic growth for our region.
Anderson Foundation Vice-Chair Betsy Carlson was instrumental in raising $22,000 during the evening. She also received help from Professor Laurie Schatzberg, a champion competitive pistol shot, who showed up in full outlaw attire and challenged guests to give "all their cash and valuables" to the Anderson cause. Their presentation and the entire event was a success - raising an impressive $52,000 to benefit Anderson student scholarships.
Dean Doug Brown says the funds will have an immediate impact on Anderson students.
"Thanks to community generosity, the Hall of Fame Endowed Scholarship Fund now exceeds $100,000 and provides much needed financial aid to deserving students," said Brown.
2011 Anderson Hall of Fame Inductees
Douglas Collister, High Desert Investment Corporation
Kathleen Davis, Presbyterian Healthcare Systems
Tim Turner, WaveFront Sciences, Inc.
Matthew Bruff, ALTELA Inc.
Leslie Hoffman, ACCION, New Mexico | Arizona | Colorado
Leslie Oakes, Ph.D., Anderson School of Management
Stacy Sacco, WESST
Plans are already underway for next year's event. To nominate an Anderson Alum for Hall of Fame consideration, contact Natalie Mead at nmead60@unm.edu or (505) 277-6413.
Story by and media contact: Leslie Venzuela (505) 277-7117; e-mail: venzuela@mgt.unm.edu