KNME Upcoming Events
KNME Science Café
September 25, 2010 • 10 am to Noon
ALGAE FUEL
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jerilyn Timlin, a chemist at Sandia National Laboratories, to learn what scientists in New Mexico are doing to help address the nation’s future energy needs with algal biofuels.
Location: Flying Star Café
Hospitality Room, 723 Silver Ave SW and 8th
Celtic Woman in Concert in N.M.
September 8 & 9, 2010
Support KNME and get tickets to CELTIC WOMAN coming to UNM's Popejoy Hall.
Benise in Concert in N.M.
Thursday October 14, 7:30 PM
Support KNME and get tickets to BENISE coming to UNM's Popejoy Hall.
KNME Studio Tours
STUDENTS, GROUPS & ORGANIZATIONS...
Would you like to tour the KNME studios?
High school students learn about the many jobs in television and the skills required. Civic and social organizations gain an understanding of the television industry and how a program gets to your home.
Minimum age for tours is ten. Maximum group size is 25.
For more information call, 277-1240 or email bpinnell@knme.org.
KNME Past Events
N.M. In Focus Immigration Panel Discussion
Wednesday, June 14th from 5:30-7:30pm
KNME, with KUNM and The New Mexico Independent, will host an immigration panel discussion with Rep. Dennis Kintigh, R-Roswell, who is a former FBI special agent; Marcela Diaz, an immigrant-rights advocate with Somos Un Pueblo Unido; and Dante DiGregorio, a professor at UNM's Anderson School of Management who specializes in business relations between the U.S. and Mexico.
Watch at www.knme.org or Listen in on KUNM radio
Landscapes of Enchantment Art Auction
June 7-28, 2010
To aid in the continued coverage of the arts in New Mexico, some of the artists appearing in LANDSCAPES OF ENCHANTMENT very generously donated paintings to KNME. These paintings will be auctioned, on-line at: http://knme.auctionanything.com/
Two Members of 4TROOPS Appeared Live
June 2nd 2010
Live on All Three N.M. PBS Stations
Two Members of 4TROOPS – Former Cpt. Meredith Melcher and Former Sgt. David Clemo – joined Polly Anderson, GM and CEO of KNME, and Anthony Casaus, Assistant Executive Director of Development, KRWG (PBS–Las Cruces), in the KNME Studios.
KNME WINS NATIONAL PBS AWARD FOR INSPIRATION
Presented May 2010
KNME was chosen for this award based on innovative work in successfully spearheading a state-wide on-air campaign with the two other New Mexico PBS stations KENW (in Portales) and KRWG (in Las Cruces).
“... Out of over 300 PBS stations, it’s wonderful to be honored with this award.” Polly Anderson, General Manager and CEO, KNME.
KNME Science CafÉ
May 22th • 10 am to Noon
EXTREME ICE
View a clip of NOVA's Extreme Ice, and join in a discussion with a local expert to learn about these massive features that control the future of the our planet.
Location: NM Museum of Natural History & Science
Type: Café
Audience: Public RSVP
Fee: Free
Jim Lehrer visits Albuquerque
May 4th 2010
Over 200 people attended a special reception with Jim Lehrer, Executive Editor and Anchor of the PBS Newshour and author at Los Poblanos on Monday May 3rd. This private reception was for KNME donors, corporate underwriters, and business leaders. Jim Lehrer discussed the PBS Newshour, his career, and his new novel Super. Super is an intriguing mystery that takes place on the Santa Fe railroad's famous Super Chief. This event was part of a cross-country tour with Jim Lehrer, visiting PBS stations while promoting his 20th novel.
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PBS TeacherS Innovation Awards
January 27th - Entry Begins
March 12th - Entry Ends
April - Winners Announced
America’s teachers innovate every day.
From math and science to music and the arts, your inventive thinking continuously fuels, inspires and engages young minds – and we want to recognize and thank YOU!
PBS and KNME invite you to enter the PBS Teachers Innovation Awards!
Type: Award
Audience: Teachers
Fee: Free
KNME Science CafÉ
April 24th • 10 am to Noon
EARTHQUAKES IN THE MIDWEST
Join in a discussion with Dr. John W. Geissman about the New Madrid Seismic Zone and its seismic risk and what seismic hazards exist in NM.
Location: Madeleine’s Place
3824 Corrales Road, Corrales
We are no longer accepting reservations for the April Cafe.
Sesame Street Workshop CEO visits Albuquerque
Gary Knell, President and CEO of Sesame Workshop, was in Albuquerque to attend several KNME events including a reception for donors, a luncheon with corporate underwriters, and a breakfast with business leaders.
Attendees had the opportunity to find out how Sesame Workshop is using the power of media – and the power of Muppets – to increase the odds that all children reach their highest potential, and in so doing, make a better world for us all.
KNME Science CafÉ
March 27th • 10 am to Noon
Auto-Tune
Join us for a discussion with a David Thomas, inventor of the company’s Digital Hybrid Wireless technology to discuss the science behind Auto-Tune.
Location: ¡explora!
1701 Mountain Road NW
Type: Café
Audience: Public RSVP
Fee: Free
