University of New Mexico celebrates the start of the new academic year with UNM Welcome Back Days.
The University of New Mexico kicks off Welcome Back Days on Friday, August 19, 2022. The fun-filled week of activities runs through the following Friday, August 26. Keep reading for a rundown of the events at UNM welcoming new and returning students.
Friday Night Live
When: Friday, August 19, 7–10pm
Where: Student Union Building
Activities planned are casino games, photo booths, henna tattoos, karaoke, laser tag, Lobo teams, dance, and free food every half hour.
Class Crawl Campus Tour
When: Sunday, August 21, 2022, 5pm
Where: Cornell Mall
First-year students have the chance to print out class schedules and get help finding their classes on a campus tour. The starting point is outside on the Mall north of the Student Union Building. The tour starts after the Freshman Convocation.
Movie on the Field
When: Sunday, August 21, 8pm
Where: Johnson Field
The summer hit Top Gun Maverick will be shown outside on Johnson Field starting at 8:00 pm.
President’s Ice Cream Social & Departmental Information Day
When: Monday, August 22, 10am–2pm
Where: Duck Pond
Students can start the first week of classes with ice cream served by UNM President Stokes and University Administrators. Booths will be set up with information about campus programs, services and resources. The ice cream and live music start at noon.
Safety, Health, Wellness and Recreation Day
When: Tuesday, August 23, 10am–2pm
Where: Duck Pond and SUB Mall
The Safety, Health, Wellness and Recreation departments are giving safety demos, hosting recreational activities and discussing healthy living alternatives. Free watermelon sponsored by UNM Children’s Campus will be given out at noon. Live music starts at noon.
UNM Communities Day
When: Wednesday, August 24, 10am–2pm
Where: Duck Pond
UNM’s Ethnic, Black/African American, Women’s, Veteran, and LGTBQ Centers along with other culturally-based and student organizations will be on deck talking about their programs. Live performances start at noon. Free green chile stew and Pepsi products will be available starting at noon until gone.
North Campus Welcome Back Day
When: Wednesday, August 24, 11am–2pm
Where: Lawn Southeast of Domenici Center
The North Campus Welcome Back is held at the lawn just southeast of Domenici Center along Marble Ave. Information booths will be set up and free watermelon and free Pepsi products will be given out until gone.
Student Organization Day
When: Thursday, August 25, 10am–2pm
Where: Duck Pond
ASUNM Student Government leaders and 200 student organizations, including African American Student Services, will be represented to talk about all the great ways to get involved with communities on campus. There’ll be live music from 12–1pm. Free Pepsi and Dion’s Pizza will be given out starting at noon until gone.
African American Student Services Welcome Back BBQ
When: Thursday, August 25, 5pm
Where: Mesa Vista Courtyard
African American Student Services is back with their Welcome Back BBQ. Activities feature food, a live DJ, and a step show! This is also an opportunity to learn about campus resources and make community connections.
Campus Employment and Community Service Day
When: Friday, August 26, 10am–2pm
Where: Duck Pond
University departments will be on site hiring students for work study and student employment positions. Community organizations will be recruiting volunteers. The UNM Alumni Association will serve free coffee and donuts from 9am until gone, and free Pepsi products will be served over the noon hour. There’ll also be live music from 12–1pm.
Congratulations to all the new and returning college students!
Keep up with Welcome Back Days events here: https://sac.unm.edu/events/welcome-back-days.html
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Shannon Moreau is the Editor for the NMBLC EQ Blog