
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915
lmellas@unm.edu
Media Alert: “Explore UNM” Open House this Saturday
Who
University of New Mexico
What
“Explore UNM” Open House and Senior Day for New Mexico High School Students
When
“Explore UNM”: Saturday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Senior Day: Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where
University of New Mexico
Why
“Explore UNM” and Senior Day are a day-long campus open house event aimed at prospective students of all ages as well as current UNM students and families.
Tours of campus and the residence halls will be provided along with information about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, academic programs and student activities.
During the open house, colleges and departments will be showcased. Activities include hands-on activities, demonstrations, student research presentations, performances, exhibitions, a keynote lecture on parenting/mentoring college students and more than a dozen parent/student-aimed workshops.
Senior Day begins with early riser tours at 9 a.m. and a general information session at 10:30 a.m. in the Student Union ballrooms. Registration will be held near the Center for the Arts, east plaza.
Free parking is available throughout campus in lettered zones and at the Zia lot at the football stadium (shuttles run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Special event parking is also available for $6 at the Cornell Parking Structure, near Central and Stanford NE.
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