We’re back!  The recruiters have been busy collecting applications on the road.  If you haven’t seen us yet, odds are we’ll be at your school very soon.  Seniors, if you haven’t completed your admission application, make sure to do so.  Also, the first scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching on December 1st for the Regents and Presidential scholarships.  If you’re thinking about living on campus, make sure to check our our dorm rooms online at: http://housing.unm.edu/ or come for a housing tour to see them in person.  Remember, it’s always a good idea to visit campus before making your decisions.  Hope you all are having a good fall semester, keep up the good work.

We’re in our second week of college days which means two of our recruiters are in the northwest part of the state, traveling between high schools and informing you all about the great things UNM has to offer.  If we’ve been to your school already, hopefully you had the opportunity to get all the information you needed from us; and if we have yet to be in your area, make sure you take time to meet with us and even turn in your application for next fall!  Next Monday, September 22nd, we’ll start the southeast week followed by the southwest week starting the 29th of September.  If you’re in the Albuquerque area, your college days will kick off with the RMACAC College Fair at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Sunday, October 5th from 12 - 3 p.m.  We hope to see you all in the next few weeks!

August 25th-29th

Monday, August 25th•UNM President’s Ice Cream Social

Start the week off right with free COLD STONE ICE CREAM CAKE served to you by University VIPs! There will be information booths from UNM Schools and Depts plus live music & FREE COLD STONE ICE CREAM CAKE at the DUCKPOND from Noon-1pm.

Tuesday, August 26th•Safety, Health, Wellness and ROTC Day

Enjoy the free massages, safety demos & healthy food alternatives at booths from the Safety, Health, Wellness and Recreation departments at the DUCK POND. ROTC units will have military vehicles, displays, rappelling, an obstacle course, climbing walls and MORE! Live music and FREE watermelon from Noon-1pm. Come watch Indiana Jones 4 for FREE in the SUB theater at 5pm.

Wednesday, August 27th•Women’s and Cultural Day

Information about all of UNM’s ethnic & women’s center programs & departments. Cultural entertainment will run throughout the day at the DUCK POND. Enjoy a long standing tradition of Welcome Back Days- FREE green chile stew and Pepsi! Come see Indiana Jones 4 for FREE in the SUB theater at 7pm.

Thursday, August 28th•Student Organization Day

Meet student leaders from around campus and learn how to get involved with the over 400 student organizations on campus. Listen to great live music at the DUCK POND from 12-1pm while ASUNM student leaders serve FREE pizza & Pepsi. Come see Indiana Jones 4 for FREE in the SUB theater at 3:30pm.

Thursday, August 28th•North Campus Welcome Back Day

UNM Alumni will serve FREE hotdogs and Pepsi in the courtyard between the BMSB and Nursing & Pharmacy Building while you enjoy great music and information booths from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Friday, August 29th•Campus Employment & Community Service Day

Looking for a campus job? Interested in helping out the community? Stop by! University departments will be hiring students for workstudy and student employment positions. Community organizations will be recruiting volunteers for their worth while events and causes. Alumni will serve FREE hotdogs & Pepsi. Enjoy live music from a great local band from Noon-1pm.

Free Music and food run daily from Noon-1pm/Info Booths run from 9am-3pm.

It’s that time…school is right around the corner! Classes begin on August 25th, 2008. Before you hit the books, there are a few events you should attend to become more acquainted with the campus.

Friday Night Live

August 22nd, 2008

Join 2000 students at the SUB from 8-11pm for FREE food, karaoke, casino games, dance, henna tattoos, video games, salsa lessons, student organization information, UNM sports teams, great giveaways and more! This is the perfect way to meet new people, try something new and have a blast at UNM!

Freshman Family Day

August 24th, 2008

Freshman Family Day is a UNM event which is intended to welcome incoming students and their families to the University Community. Freshman Family Day recognizes all of our incoming freshmen, introduces them and their families to the University administrators, faculty and staff, all of whom have been preparing for this day for a long time. The University wants our incoming students to know that they are about to enter a new phase in their lives, an academic adventure, which will prepare them to lead a rewarding and fulfilling life.

The Freshman Convocation is a ceremonial event held at most colleges and universities in America today. Typically, this symbolic and traditional event marks the beginning of the academic year, and most important, welcomes incoming students to the institution, to its culture and environment, to its history and traditions, and to its leaders, its faculty, and staff.

Class Crawl

August 24th, 2008

Not sure where all of your classes are? Don’t be lost on your first day of classes! Come print a copy of your class schedule and current UNM students and staff will help you find where your classes are on a personalized campus tour. Stop by the Duck Pond from 5:30-7:00pm.

Movie on the Field

August 24th, 2008

Watch the hit Indiana Jones 4 drive-in style outside on Lower Johnson Field at 8:00pm. FREE!!! Bring a blanket and drinks and popcorn will be provided.