The University of New Mexico

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Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915

Oct. 12, 2006

UNM Hosts Hispano Student Day Oct. 26

The University of New Mexico 's annual Hispano Student Day is Thursday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Johnson Center .

The day's theme "¡Atrévete:  Haz Tu Futuro!," is designed to motivate and encourage students to take a risk and be active in creating their own futures.  Some 800 high school juniors and seniors will take part in campus tours, interactive workshops and a celebration of Hispano culture. 

Sponsored by El Centro de la Raza and Admission and Recruitment Services, the event promotes higher education and affords students the opportunity to learn about student life, services, and opportunities that await them at UNM.

Juniors will learn how to prepare for college and learn valuable tools they can use during their senior year.  Seniors who bring a completed admission application and official transcript can take advantage of onsite admissions (application fee waived). Counselors will also participate a workshop featuring information about UNM and the changing demographics of New Mexico .

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and a welcome by UNM students is set for 9 a.m. Workshops are from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. followed by student panels. A Mariachi pep rally and lunch will be held from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. featuring UNM's Mariachi Lobo, cheerleaders and athletes.

The Hispano Student Day 2006 Committee, made up of multiple campus departments, organizes the event. "The day is full of useful information, engaging activities and tons of lobo spirit,” said committee member Meriah Heredia Griego.

For more information, contact Rosa I. Cervantes, 505-277-5020, or Corine Gonzales, 505-277-2260.

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