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The Thomas
C. Donnelly Library supports the teaching, research and community activities
of New Mexico Highlands University. It acquires, organizes, preserves and
makes accessible pertinent information and scholarly materials that advance
the curricular needs, intellectual pursuits and personal enrichment of its
clientele. It promotes programs and services that emphasize the diversity
of the university’s multicultural community and heritage. In accordance
with New Mexico Highlands University’s overall educational commitment,
it elicits an environment of respect and understanding for its diverse population
in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere that is conducive to academic
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The 10th
President of New Mexico Highlands University (1952 -1970), Dr. Thomas C.
Donnelly made and accomplished many goals. The emphasis he placed on accomplishing
these goals was that he was going to make Highlands a fine small university
in the Arts and Sciences, teacher preparation, business administration,
pre-professional studies, and vocational training. With this in mind, between
1952 and 1970, Dr. Donnelly was responsible for the construction and renovation
of many buildings along with the landscaping of campus grounds. The Library
was included in this construction with its completion in 1966, and its dedication
to Dr. Donnelly for his contributions and improvements to the university.
These achievements won him the distinguished service award of the Albuquerque
Junior Chamber of Commerce, on September 24, 1958, for his contributions
to the improvement of education in New Mexico while serving as President
of Highlands University. |
