2023 Arthur A. Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Dinner and VIP Networking Reception

We honor Art Blumenfeld by recognizing the dedication to public service of Speaker of the House Javier Martinez, recipient of this year's Blumenfeld Award.

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Keynote Speaker and Recipient of the Blumenfeld Award
Representative Javier Martinez
NM Speaker of the House

 

Kick-off of Homecoming Week

Monday, October 16, 2023 at UNM Campus


SPA will be hosting two separate events honoring Arthur A. Blumenfeld on Oct. 16, 2023: the VIP Networking Reception Fundraiser and the Arthur A. Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Dinner & Award.

Completing the below RSVP forms are necessary to attend either event. If planning to attend both events, you must complete the below RSVP forms separately. The VIP Networking Reception Fundraiser requires a $60 per person ticket purchase. 

VIP Networking Reception Fundraiser 

The VIP networking reception with this year’s Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Series & Award recipient offers an opportunity to support the School of Public Administration's mission to prepare the next generation of New Mexico’s public servants and leaders.

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Tickets: $60 per person (RSVP & Payment required) 
Where: Travelstead Hall (Educational Administration), 2000 Las Lomas Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131
When: Monday, October 16, 2023, 6-7pm

 

Click Here to Purchase your Ticket & RSVP for the VIP Networking Reception Fundraiser

 

Please contact spaadmin@unm.edu for questions or changes to your VIP Fundraiser RSVP. 

 

Endowed Lecture Dinner & Award

All proceeds from the event will support the Blumenfeld Endowment and Students in SPA’s Public Service & Leadership Programs.

Cost: Free with RSVP
Where: UNM Student Union Building (SUB), Ballroom A & B, Bldg. 60 (on campus map), Albuquerque, NM 87131
When: Monday, October 16, 2023, 7-9pm

Donations are encouraged to support the Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Series & Dinner. Please click here to give a gift online. To donate by mail, send a check to SPA payable to The Arthur A. Blumenfeld Lectureship Fund (805140). SPA mailing stop code is MSC05 3100.

 

Event is closed to new RSVPs.

 

Please contact spaadmin@unm.edu for questions or changes to your Endowed Lecture Dinner RSVP. 


About the Lecture Series & Award

Arthur A. Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Series & Award

The Arthur A. Blumenfeld Endowed Lecture Series & Award honors the life and work of Art Blumenfeld, former national president of the Government Finance Officers Association and former Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Albuquerque. Art was dedicated to furthering best practices in public finance and facilitating excellence in public service.

This year, we honor Art by recognizing the dedication to public service of Speaker of the House Javier Martinez. Speaker Martinez works tirelessly to promote government transparency, early childhood education, equitable tax reform, and renewable energy.