The University of New Mexico Alumni Association invites the campus community to join in the annual Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. The UNM Alumni Veterans Chapter and the Veterans Military Resource Center co-host this special event at the Alumni Memorial Chapel.
The ceremony will honor the courage and sacrifice of all Veterans, with a special tribute to the UNM alumni who gave their lives serving our country. The program will feature the sounds of bugle and bagpipes, and remarks from guest speaker Paul Blodgett, a UNM graduate and U.S. Navy Veteran.
Attendees are invited to a reception with refreshments after the ceremony in the chapel courtyard.
Paul Blodgett attended UNM on an ROTC scholarship, graduating in 2002 with a degree in history and naval science. The U.S. Navy immediately assigned him to the USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) as a submarine officer. Blodgett went on to earn a master’s degree in applied physics from the Naval Postgraduate School and became the Chief Engineering Officer on another submarine.
After teaching physics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Blodgett transitioned to a civilian career in quantitative finance. He oversees operations around the globe for a private investment firm in Princeton, New Jersey, with a focus on compliance and risk management. Blodgett also stays active in his community, including serving as a member of the Board of Trustees for The University of New Mexico Foundation.
For more information, visit Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance.
In addition to the UNM Alumni Association's memorial, UNM Veteran & Military Resource Center is hosting events weeklong beginning Nov. 8.
The Veteran & Military Resource Center announces its upcoming Veterans Week activities, which will begin Friday, Nov. 8, and continue during the week of Veterans Day (November 11 – 15). The VMRC invites you to participate in our various events to honor our veterans and recognize our faculty and staff.
Friday, Nov. 8: 2nd Annual UNM VMRC Marine Corps Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony, 1:30 p.m.
Come by the VMRC to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday with the UNM VMRC and have a slice of cake.
Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at the Alumni Chapel beginning at 10 a.m.
On Monday, November 11, at 10 a.m., we will gather at the Alumni Memorial Chapel for a Veterans Day Celebration and Remembrance, hosted by the Veterans Alumni Chapter and the Veteran & Military Resource Center. The program will feature guest speaker Paul Blodgett, a UNM graduate and U.S. Navy veteran. Listen to the sounds of the bugle and bagpipes as we honor the bravery of our veterans and pay special recognition to the UNM alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice. We also invite you to a reception with refreshments after the ceremony in the chapel courtyard.
Tuesday, Nov. 12: Represent Your Branch of Service Day & Picnic at 12 p.m.
Stop by the VMRC dressed representing the branch of service you are affiliated with for our Veterans Week Picnic. Grab some food and network with military affiliated students and staff from throughout the UNM community.
Wednesday Nov. 13: Open House & VMRC 15th Anniversary
Stop by the VMRC throughout the day between 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and learn about the programs and services provided to UNM Military Affiliated Students.
Thursday, Nov. 14: Faculty/Staff Recognition Day Luncheon at 12 p.m.
We would love to include your department in our Faculty/Staff Recognition Day Luncheon. Please email Jesse Preciado at jpreciado@unm.edu with the name of your department veteran(s) or veteran dependent(s) you would like to recognize by November 08th so we can plan accordingly for food and refreshments.
Friday, Nov. 15: Red Out Friday
Wear RED on Friday for Remember Everyone Deployed. Show your support for everyone deployed by wearing RED.
Weeklong Activity
Nov. 12 – 15: Netflix Watch Party
Throughout the week, we will be hosting a Netflix watch party, playing movies all day for everyone to enjoy!