Campus Safety Week is an event held annually in September as part of National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a declaration unanimously approved by Congress in 2008 to encourage a public conversation on important and guiding topics in the prevention of violence at our nation’s colleges and universities.   

National Campus Safety Awareness Month is also a time when The University of New Mexico community comes together to conduct workshops and other activities throughout the week that are designed to bring more awareness and education to safety- and security-related topics affecting UNM students, faculty, staff and the campus community at large.

This year, UNM’s annual Campus Safety Week runs Sunday, Sept. 7-13 with Central Campus Safety Day set for Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Some of the scheduled events during the week are listed below.

Central Campus Safety Day
Sept. 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  
Cornell Mall - Map

Come join us as we kick off the Annual Safety Week outside the Student Union Building from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Scheduled events:

Coffee with a Cop
Grab a cup of coffee, have a snack, and get to know the officers at UNM PD who keep our campus safe year-round.

Bing Tea (Boba!)

Cuddle a Canine!
Come visit the cute therapy dogs that will be outside the Student Union Building.

Suzy’s Chair Massages
4 massage chairs and massage therapists, giving massages to the UNM campus for no cost

Booths

Sept. 9, 6:30 – 9 p.m.  
SUB Atrium - Map

Do you want to help make UNM's campus a safer, healthier place? You can by joining UNM's annual Campus Safety Walk on central campus. This event is a terrific opportunity to get some steps in after dark with other Lobos. We’ll be counting on participants to help identify areas in need of better lighting, pruning, and more.

We will have a DJ and Pop Fizz for participants to enjoy, and you can even choose your zone in advance! Register yourself or your group using our a quick online form.

Come early and come prepared!

This event is family-friendly and everyone is welcome, so bring a friend (or two). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., but come early for refreshments, free goodies from Pop Fizz, music, and more. Also, download the Ramblr app to your smartphone before the event and use it to track your progress during the walk

For more information, email Adrienne Helms.

North Campus Safety Day
Sept. 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  
HSC Collaborative Shade Structure (Upper Plaza) – Map

Same events and booths are scheduled as Central Campus Safety Day except for Cuddle a Canine!

Annual Safety Walk - North Campus
Sept. 10, 6:30 – 9 p.m.  
HSC Collaborative Shade Structure (Upper Plaza) – Map

Please meet at the HSC Collaborative Shade Structure at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments before the walk starts at 7 p.m. There will be a safety briefing and flashlight distribution (limited supply - encouraged to bring your own). Everyone is welcome!

For more information, email Adrienne Helms.

South Campus Safety Day
University Stadium (west lot)
1111 University Blvd., SE – Map

FREE Auto Theft Prevention VIN Etching
Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Etching is a fast, safe, and simple process of having a vehicle’s VIN engraved onto its windows using a chemical solution. Once the VIN has been etched on all the windows, a thief must strip and replace every piece of glass in order to profit from the sale of the stolen vehicle or its parts. 

Fundraiser Barbecue with UNMPD
Sept. 13, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  

Grill out with UNMPD and enjoy some barbecue while getting to know the officers who protect the UNM community year-round. All are welcome to attend!

For a complete list of events, visit Campus Safety Week.

For more information about the nationwide initiative, visit National Campus Safety Awareness Month.