Welcome
event features food, fun
A week
of fun-filled activities is planned to celebrate a new school
year. Welcome Back Days will take place Sunday, Aug. 24 to Friday,
Aug. 29, with plenty of free food, live entertainment and information
about the university.
UNMs
anticipation of potential record enrollment for the new freshmen
and overall main campus enrollment presents unique challenges,
UNM Dean of Students Randy Boeglin said. We should be
mindful that as staff members, we help define what UNM is to
the students.
Events
include:
Monday,
Aug. 25: UNM Ice Cream Social - Free ice cream served by
university VIPs to students, faculty and staff.
Tuesday,
Aug. 26: Safety, Health and Wellness Day - Free massages,
a climbing wall, healthy food alternatives and information from
the Safety Health, Wellness and Recreation departments at the
duck pond from noon to 1 p.m. Check out the Vertical Horizon
Concert in the SUB Ballroom, 7 p.m. Get tickets at www.tickets.com
outlets and the UNM Bookstore ticket office.
Wednesday,
Aug. 27:
Womens and Cultural Day - Information about UNMs
ethnic, cultural and womens center programs and departments.
Enjoy free green chili stew and Pepsi along with live music
throughout the day at the duck pond.
Thursday,
Aug. 28: Student Organization Day - Student leaders will
share information about the more than 340 student organizations
on campus. Enjoy free pizza, Pepsi and live music at the Duck
Pond from noon to 1 p.m. Something Corporate will be in concert
at the SUB Ballroom at 7 p.m. Get tickets at www.tickets.com
outlets and the UNM Bookstore ticket office.
Thursday,
Aug. 28: Welcome Back Day at North Campus - UNM Alumni will
serve free hotdogs and Pepsi in the Nursing and Pharmacy Building
courtyard from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday,
Aug. 29: Community Service and Employment Day - UNM staff
and community organizations will offer job and volunteer information.
UNM Alumni will serve free hot dogs and Pepsi from noon to 1
p.m.
Monday
- Thursday: Welcome Back Nights - Will run daily from 3:30
p.m. to 5 p.m. at the duck pond for quick snacks and information
for non-traditional and commuter students.