Master of Public Administration

25th Anniversary

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Agenda

Reception in Honor of the MPA 25th Anniversary

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6 - 8:15 p.m.
Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library (KLM)
Helen Ricther Watson Gallery

Registration and Check-In 6 p.m.

Mingle 6:30 p.m.

Welcome and Introduction of Guests 7 p.m.

Julio Domínguez, MPA '23, Senior Administrative Associate for the City Manager and Emcee

MPA Mission and Achievements 7:10 p.m.

Dr. Peter Haruna, Professor of Public Administration and MPA Program Director

Remarks 7:20 p.m.

Representative of Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina

Proclamation 7:30 p.m.

Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño, City of Laredo

The Silver Torch Awards 7:40 p.m.

Lifetime Legacy Awards
Presented by Dr. Marcus Ynalvez, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

The Dr. Carol Waters' Faculty Impact Award
Presented by Dr. Claudia San Miguel, TAMIU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Alumni Leadership and Service Award
Presented by Elízabeth Martinez, MPA '01, Former TAMIU Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration

Emerging Leaders in Service Award
Presented by Dr. Lola Norris, Dean, Graduate School

Scholarship Award
Presented by Rosanne Palacios, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Vote of Thanks 8:10 p.m.

Dr. Mehnaaz Momen, Professor of Public Administration and MPA Senior Faculty Member

Photo Opportunity 8:15 p.m.