Silver City, NM – For many alumni and friends of Western New Mexico University, the end of the year is a traditional time for giving. Gifts to the University Foundation provide invaluable support for educational programs and scholarships and can also yield timely tax savings. The University Foundation has scheduled special holiday hours before year's end for giving opportunities.

During the University's winter holiday break from December 20 through January 4, the University Foundation will be open on select dates to receive year-end contributions from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

· Monday, December 22

· Tuesday, December 23

· Wednesday, December 24

· Friday, December 26

· Monday, December 29

· Tuesday, December 30

· Wednesday, December 31

Donations are also accepted online at anytime by clicking on: www.wnmu.edu/donate.

For more information, contact the University Foundation at 575.538.6310. Offices are located in the lower level of Hunter Hall.

Western New Mexico University has served the people of the state of New Mexico and its surrounding areas as a comprehensive, regional, rural, public coeducational university since 1893 and serves a student body diverse in age, culture, language and ethnic background.