The U, Then and Now The U will be lit in red to celebrate key The University of New Mexico was known throughout THE ALUMNI achievements. Albuquerque as “the U” in the early days of its history. CENTER AT HODGIN To promote University spirit, a 10-foot U was placed atop HALL: Hodgin Hall in 1922. It remained there until the mid-1930s and was illuminated when the Lobos won football games. Hodgin Hall, which opened In 2012, the UNM Alumni Association commissioned in 1892 with 108 students, HODGIN a cast-bronze U for the University. As with the electric U, was the first HALL the new U will light up to show Lobo pride and to mark building on PLAZA the UNM significant occasions on the UNM campus. campus. 4 UNM’s unique heritage and traditions bind its students Originally and alumni together. By reimagining the U, the Alumni a four-story brick building, Association seeks to honor established traditions and create the University new ones for future generations with the belief that a strong remodeled the building in Lighting the U sense of community and spirit will endure at UNM. 1908 to Pueblo The Alumni Association also renovated the plaza in front Revival Style. The U will be lit in red to celebrate key of Hodgin Hall’s main entrance with landscaping, pavement, achievements in athletics, academics, and and signage identifying Hodgin Hall as the Alumni Center of UNM. other occasions on campus, including: This plaza was once known as “the quad” and was incorporated • All football victories (the original tradition) into Hodgin Hall’s design around 1915. The new Hodgin Hall Plaza • For other athletic victories in conference reaffirms Hodgin Hall as the soul of the University and will be championships, national championships, used for alumni gatherings and UNM celebrations. the Rio Grande Rivalry (against New Mexico State University), and “big wins” • Significant academic achievements and recognitions Architect’s • Special campus and alumni events such as rendering A Symbol of Spirit of the U graduation, Homecoming, and Lobo Day (Courtesy of RMKM The lighting of the U will be determined and Architecture, P.C.) Giving Opportunities managed by the UNM Alumni Association. 1 PRIMARY DONOR PLAQUE (6) . $25,000 2 PARK BENCH (6) . $2,500 Other special naming opportunities How Can I Get Involved? 3 GRANITE PAVER . .$2,500/$1,000 are available for Support the Alumni Association through one of the many giving 4 LOBO ROSE GARDEN . $5,000 the Plaza. For more information, please and naming opportunities for the Hodgin Hall Plaza. Call the 5 REDONDO FLOWER PLANTER . $5,000 contact the Alumni Alumni Relations Office at (505) 277-5808 or 800-258-6866 RECOGNITION PLAQUE . .$250 Relations Office. for details and to discuss how you would like to be involved. HODGIN HALL U: TO SHOW LOBO PRIDE AND TO MARK SIGNIFICANT OCCASIONS ON CAMPUS The U was installed in 1922, the same year UNM received accreditation. NOW: The U stands 12’ tall and is cast in THEN: A beacon of lasting bronze. The U stood 10’ tall and was made of tin. promise shining over the University campus. — UNM ARCHIVES, CENTER FOR SOUTHWEST RESEARCH A Symbol of Spirit Originally, the U . The illuminated If you have questions, please contact us. U could be We look forward to talking with you! Relighting easily seen Was constructed by the Albuquerque Gas and Electric throughout The University of New Mexico Company, and placed atop Hodgin Hall in 1922. town. Alumni Association / Alumni Relations Office Was made of tin and fitted with 25 electric (505) 277-5808 or 800-258-6866 A Historic lights running down each side. www.unmalumni.com [email protected] Cost $200 to build and was paid for by M.K. Wylder, MSC01-1160 the Albuquerque Gas and Electric Company, and UNM. 1 University of New Mexico Tradition Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 HODGIN HALL U: TO SHOW LOBO PRIDE AND TO MARK SIGNIFICANT OCCASIONS ON CAMPUS THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO.