October is American Archives month and the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) is celebrating by showcasing the many archival collections available to the UNM Community. CULLS is also celebrating with the introduction of a new...
The national public art project, Compass Roses: Maps by Artists, will be exhibited at the University Libraries Centennial Science and Engineering Library (CSEL) from Oct. 15 to Dec. 22. The exhibit will be hosted in DEN 1 of CSEL for the entire UNM...
Leo Lo officially begins his position as dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) as of Sept. 1. Lo brings his extensive experience, research, and years of leadership to his new role at The University of New...
The University Libraries (UL) is excited to welcome The University of New Mexico community back into the library spaces with new hours for the early fall semester. Zimmerman library expects to extend evening hours beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7 and will...
The University of New Mexico Libraries’ Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections (CSWR) has released its lineup for the semester lecture series, People & Places. The lecture series will be offered in a new hybrid format of in-person and over...
When Nancy Brown Martinez and Baker Morrow began their careers at The University of New Mexico, Gerald Ford was president and a little company named Apple was formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Each year UNM recognizes outstanding faculty and staff...
UNM Library Information Specialist Joseph Lane was announced as the recipient of the 2021 Staff Council Jim Davis Award. Lane is a dedicated councilor, committee member and the co-chair of the Staff Council Rewards and Recognition Committee who has...
The University Libraries Digital Initiatives and Scholarly Communications (DISC) has created a new online home for the New Mexico Historical Review. The journal is now open access for viewing of previous issues from 1926 to 2013 in the UNM Digital...
Each year, the University Libraries and the Center for Regional Studies funds graduate fellowships for the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR). The Graduate Fellows work alongside full-time staff to process special collections,...
The Spanish arrived from Europe in what would eventually become the United States nearly 500 years ago and began to mix with indigenous people they met and conquered. Native Americans, Mexicans, Central Americans, South Americans, Caribbean islands, and...
“The Hispanic culture is rich in tradition. That’s what makes us unique – New Mexico is a perfect example of that.” The University of New Mexico Vice President for Student Affairs Eliseo "Cheo" Torres said it best, pointing to the array of traditions...
Many people understand the environment as a force of nature that cannot favor or disfavor different populations. However, similar to all things on Earth, the environment is subject to human influences. Unfortunately, these influences often tend to lower...
The University of New Mexico is once again offering free flu shots in an effort to promote health and wellness this flu season. Shots will be provided at a variety of drive-thru clinics in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho for anyone 6 months or older. The...
University of New Mexico Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs James Holloway has announced the names of four finalists for the dean’s position at the School of Law. The finalists include: Jason Czarnezki – the Gilbert and Sarah...
Although my mother wasn’t a curandera — or traditional healer — she should have been one. Growing up on a rural farm away from populated areas made healthcare harder to come by. “Don’t you dare get sick,” she would say to me and my siblings. “And if you...
Language matters—spiritually, culturally, emotionally. Written and spoken words are an art form, a way for values and traditions to be passed down for generations. When a language is lost, part of that culture is lost. By the same measure, when language...
Enrollment numbers are in for Fall 2021 at the University of New Mexico, and several key categories reflect continued increases and forward momentum at the State’s flagship university for the 2021-22 academic year. The fall term began on Aug. 23. Even...
To understand the power of a movement that began in 2013, we have to jump back nearly 400 years and grasp onto perhaps the same struggle the Black community fought then; the idea that all people should be treated fairly in the eyes of the law and in...
Dancers with The University of New Mexico's Department of Theatre & Dance embrace the sound of music at the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Class Crawl 2021! The perfect opportunity for new students and their families to discover where their classes are located on campus prior to the first day of classes. We've missed you, Lobos!
You're officially a resident Lobo! Students will have the next few days to move in and get familiar with campus as classes begin Monday, August 23, 2021.
UNM officials put the finishing touches on the stage for The University of New Mexico's First-Year Convocation set for Sunday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. at Johnson Center. Convocation is an annual event to celebrate first-year students, honor the family and friends that have helped prepare them for this new phase of their academic journey, and introduce them to the UNM Community. A reception will follow convocation from 5 - 7 p.m. at Cornell Mall and the Student Union Ballroom (SUB).
UNM recently implemented a mask-wearing policy following the recommendations from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by requiring everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask indoors at all UNM locations in Albuquerque, McKinley, Sandoval, Taos, and Valencia. This indoor mask-wearing policy went into effect on Monday, Aug. 2.
The UNM campus is slowly coming back to life, but sometimes we all still need a little encouragement! Future Lobo Cole (Class of 2040) is gently reminding one of the turtles at the Duck Pond how to socialize.
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