The UNM 21 Club
The UNM 21 Club was formed at the University of New Mexico in 1949 by Archie J. Bahm, a Professor of Philosophy.
Professor Bahm hoped to establish a dialog between each of the 21 departments that existed at that time.
His hope was fulfilled and continues with a select group of faculty and administrators who have distinguished themselves by their teaching and/or research.
Typically four meetings of the 21 Club are held during the academic year. Membership is by invitation.
Last Meeting
Our first meeting of the Fall '25 semester was on Tuesday, November 11 at which Ted Parnell, Dean Emeritus of the UNM School of Law, discussed the work he and others have done on law reform efforts in the developing world. Ted is an internationally renowned expert on this interesting and extremely complex topic. The title of Ted’s talk was:
The Law and Development Movement (1960–2025): Activities, Assumptions and a Personal Assessment
The talk was well attanded and precipitated much discussion.
Next Meeting
Our last meeting of the Fall '26 semester will be on Wednesday, December 17 at the University Club ( https://universityclub.unm.edu/ ). The meeting will be a social hour with cash bar beginning at 6:00 pm and will be followed by dinner. No talk, just a chance to get together and socialize during the holiday season.
