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The University of New Mexico

NEWS RELEASE



Media Contact: Laurie Mellas, 277-5915

Sept. 19, 2007

 

Prospective College Students Invited to “Explore UNM” Oct. 6

The University of New Mexico hosts Senior Day on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., an event designed to introduce high school seniors to campus life.

In conjunction, the university is hosting the first “Explore UNM” campus open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. aimed at prospective students of all ages as well as current UNM students and families.

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.

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.

An information fair at the Student Union Building will feature more than 60 academic and support programs.

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.

Call 505-277-2260 or 1-800-CALL UNM (225-5866), ext. 3, to reserve your space at UNM Senior Day and Explore UNM.

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The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.

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