The University of New Mexico’s Facilities Management celebrates Custodial Appreciation Week through Friday, Sept. 21 in honor of National Custodial Appreciation Day. Custodial Services will host a celebration Sept. 21 in the Hokona Ballroom to honor the...
The University of New Mexico Physical Plant Department (PPD) recently celebrated its employees hosting its annual car and motorcycle show. The show is designed to give PPD staff, who enjoy collecting and restoring cars, the opportunity to display and...
David Gauthier, acting manager of The University of New Mexico’s Physical Plant Department Area Four, was recently presented with the 2017 Outstanding Manager award. This award was presented to Gauthier by PPD Director Al Sena and its senior management...
The University of New Mexico Campus Arboretum has been established to make available to visitors and students, staff and faculty one of the state’s most outstanding botanical experiences — in the midst of one of New Mexico’s great public open...
It happens every few years, and boy does it make a difference. While students were away for spring break, UNM’s Physical Plant Department (PPD) undertook the arduous job of emptying the campus pond for a deep cleaning and what they find every year is...
Nominations are now being accepted for the Physical Plant Department (PPD) annual Outstanding Manager Award. This award was developed to appreciate and recognize the qualities of excellence, leadership, and customer service in the departmental...
Clean spaces and manicured landscapes are important first impressions that attract students and faculty to The University of New Mexico (UNM). The University’s unique main campus is maintained by the Physical Plant Department (PPD), and the newly...
The University of New Mexico winter break is set for Friday, Dec. 22 through Tuesday, Jan. 2. Many departments on campus will be closed or have abbreviated hours throughout this time. Check the hours of the office you plan to visit. Below is a list of...
Later this month, The University of New Mexico (UNM) will begin its traditional winter break closure, which means the campus will be bereft of its typical hustle and bustle. Ten years ago, the Physical Plant Department (PPD) saw this time period as an...
It’s the time of year where cooler temperatures and shorter days prompt New Mexicans to get creative with their outdoor activities. Now that daylight saving is over, The University of New Mexico (UNM) Golf Courses will be operating under lower, off-peak...
The University of New Mexico Honors College, in partnership with the Albuquerque Film Office, presents Breaking Bad ABQ & A: An Evening with Vince Gilligan on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Join writer and director Vince Gilligan (“Breaking Bad” and...
It has been said that the most cherished moments happen when family and friends get together—together is a great place to be, and now near the heart of main campus at The University of New Mexico, there is a place where this is can happen, that just so...
During times of inclement weather, The University of New Mexico utilizes several methods of communication to alert the campus community with specific information about the Albuquerque campus regarding weather-related closures and delays including...
The University of New Mexico celebrated another construction milestone when officials hoisted a ceremonial beam to commemorate the completion of structural framing of the new Physics, Astronomy and Interdisciplinary Science (PAÍS) building. Presented by...
The University of New Mexico School of Engineering’s online program in computer engineering is ranked No. 1 on a list of the 2019 Most Affordable Online Master’s Programs in Computer Engineering ranking by OnlineU. "We are tapping into a new kind of...
For centuries dogs and humans have developed close relationships, that in many cases, have solidified each other as family. The close bond between humans and domesticated dogs can be traced back to some of New Mexico’s earliest settlers. But what...
Shaggy, heavy-shouldered bison have grazed the wide open spaces of the American Southwest for thousands of years. They made a tempting target for the hunters who walked the empty landscape between 9,000 and 13,000 years ago. The bison were attracted to a...
This election cycle, New Mexicans will vote on General Obligation Bonds B and D, which, if passed, both could result in funding for The University of New Mexico. GO Bond D is for higher education and includes funding for three UNM projects, while GO...
Les Field, Ph.D., professor and chair in the The University of New Mexico's Department of Anthropology, has been awarded an EAGER (Early Concept Grant for Exploratory Research) from the National Science Foundation, to begin a project entitled...
In a unanimous decision, the International Association for College Admission Counseling (International ACAC), selected The University of New Mexico to host the International ACAC conference in July 2020—an event that draws participants from over 90...
Associate Professor Gabriel Sanchez specializes in American politics. His research largely explores the political behavior of racial and ethnic populations in the United States, Latino health policy, and the congressional behavior of Latino and...
Students met with therapy dogs outside Zimmerman Library as part of the annual Cuddle A Canine event, which creates an outlet for mid-semester anxiety.
Students enjoying the hot air balloons landing on Johnson Field. In October, over 600 balloons dot the ABQ sky as part of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Celebrated in 14 cities across the U.S., Navy Week is designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity.
Are you ready for Red Rally? The Spirit Marching Band is – join them and several UNM sports teams at the annual burning of the Aggie Thursday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. on Johnson Field.
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