alumni association news aL MAAN NEW MEXICO TECH ‘lant schon aaa need Alumni and Friends of New Mexico Tech: On dehaif of the New Mexico Tech Alumni Association (NMTAA), congratulations to the graduating class of 2017! A common thread found amang Tech aiunini from any graduating year is that Techies have a discipline and determination that, combined with a Tech education, makes them able ta do anything they seek ta accompitsh. Techies are among the lenders, and higher wage earnars, in their industries. Whethar continuing with your education or following career, NMT44 wishes you well. The ‘association welcomes keeping in touck fo hear about your experiences and to help wherever possible. The NMTA4 alumni awards, presented at New Mexico Tech Commencement ceremonies, recognize the achievements and contributions af fellow alumni and thoze who support the alumni association and New Mexico Tech. 4 hallmark of the recipients i excellence in many forms. Honors for this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award racipient go to Lauren Roberts (B.5.. Mining Engineering, 1958, New Mevico Tech). Roberts, a licensed Professional Engineer (mining) 1m several states, fs an accomplished leader in developing new and improving existing mining operations in countries throughout the warid. Roberts is currentiy the Chief Operanmg Officer (COQ) for Kinrass Gaid Corp, 2 senior gald mining company with mines and project: in six countries. Honors for this year's NMUTAt Distinguished Service Award go-to the lave Frank Greiner, M.D. (B.5., chemistry and mathematics, 1973, Mew Mexico Tech). Dr. Greinar had a long careor as a professor of radiology at the University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine. Dr. Greiner was proud of his degrees from Tach and credived his New Mexico Tech experience with preparing him for his subsequent alefter from your alumni association degrees and his career, ultimately allowing him to stand toe-to-toe with calleague: who had attended Ihy League universities. Upon Dr. Greiner's pacring in 2015, his family and friend: created the Frank Grainer Memorial Scholarship at New Mexico Tech. iso, NMEA is pleased to announce that honors for the NMTA4 Distinguished Service Award go to The Vigilantes band. The Vigilantes was formed in 1975 by seven New Mexico Tech students, and reformed every year for the New Mexico Tech ‘ers homecoming celebration. The Pigilanres observed its 40th, and final, anniversary at the 2016 49ers celebracion. For generations of Techies, The Vigilantes concluded each day af events during 49ers with one af the mast popular parties af the year. playing Thursday through Saturday nights at the Capito! Bar With this time qf'year symbolizing accomplishments and new endeavors, NMTA44 announces the new alumni website at www.nmiaa.org. The website is @ central source to learn about ascociation events and happenings, communicate with NMT-44, and manage pour membership. 4nd, of course, you can contact us at alumaiainméaa.org, t00. Another new effort for NMTAA ic the expansion of member bangfits. The association is sinalizing a discount program Sor paid NMT4A memberships that offers significant savings on rental cars and hotel reservations. Be sure to visit the NMTA4 website and Facebook (search for New Maxico Tech Alumni Association) for updaves. Congratulations to our newest degreed alumni and bast wishes in your furure plans. Keep in rouch and let uz kmow about your efforts Sincerely, fé atc Kannetht Silsbee, M.S. Prasident, New Mexico Tech Alumni Association (Class “89, B.S, Technical Communication, Naw Mexica Institute af Mining and Technology)