The University of New Mexico will showcase programs and services at the New Mexico State Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 3, during the 3rd Annual UNM Day at the State Capitol. Activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Faculty, staff and students from more than 20 UNM departments, including the College of Arts and Sciences, will attend. The UNM Health Sciences Center will also be well represented. Participants from the School of Medicine, colleges of nursing and pharmacy, New Mexico Poison Center and the Cancer Research and Treatment Center will be on hand.
The School of Medicine plans to have an exhibit highlighting B.A./M.D. combined degree program. They will have 'fake arms' (prosthetics) to help teach individuals how to start an IV.
Members of the Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA) will share a table with Associated Students of UNM (ASUNM), and will hand out information and promotional items to Roundhouse residents and visitors.
The Center for High Technology Materials will operate a booth highlighting research performed at its center, including optoelectronics, microelectronics and nanotechnology applications. Attendees will have a chance to try on a clean room “bunny suit.”
Mariachi Lobo and the Ballet Folklorico "Lumbre" will provide noon entertainment in the Capitol Rotunda.
Other departments featured include El Centro de la Raza, Accessibility Services, Center for High Technology Materials (CHTM), Extended University, Research Opportunity Program, KNME-TV, the Manufacturing, Training and Technology Center (MTTC), Physical Plant, the School of Law Library/Clinical Programs, KUNM-FM, Museum of Southwestern Biology, Lobo Athletics, UNM Libraries and School of Engineering. The Alumni office will share space at the UNM Info Booth.
UNM Communications/Marketing and Public Affairs are working closely with UNM Government Relations Director Carlos Rey Romero to organize the event.
For more information contact Eleanor Sanchez, (505) 277-1813.
Contact: Laurie Mellas Ramirez, (505) 277-5920