25th Anniversary
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, 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.
Dr. Christopher Maynard, TAMIU President
Representative of Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina
Proclamation 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Victor Treviño, Mayor, City of Laredo
The Silver Torch Awards 7:40 p.m.
Lifetime Legacy Awards
Presented by Dr. Christopher Maynard, TAMIU President, and 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 Dr. Peter Haruna, Professor of Public Administration and MPA Program Director
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.
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
5201 University Boulevard, 313J Dr. F.M. Canseco Hall (CNS), Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.2613 Email: pharuna@tamiu.edu