Wednesday, Sept. 3 | Edition #156

Message from the Vice President

Dr. Scott at American Indian Student Services Welcome Back Event

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

What a joyous and engaging three weeks we’ve already had together this semester. I have been so honored and appreciative of the many opportunities to welcome our students from across campus to the spaces and places that the Division of Student Affairs has built for them and works tirelessly to sustain. Our efforts are truly about bringing people together so that we can honor history, people, and place while collectively building a future for our university, our students, and our community.

Thank you to all volunteers and collaborators who have supported our units to ensure that our welcome back events, including today’s dedication of the new Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center space, have been a huge success. When we come together as a division to support each other, we ensure innovation and continued success. Further, our students and community can see firsthand that our centers and services are about cross-collaboration, meaningful engagement, and mutual support, never exclusivity. We have one more opportunity to celebrate together tomorrow at the College Enrichment Program’s welcome back BBQ. I hope to see you there as we move from kicking off the year to kicking into gear.

With appreciation,

Eric

SHAC Professional Development Opportunity: Learn How to Become a Department Administrator

Have you ever thought of being a department administrator? Do you want to know an administrator’s responsibilities? What the steps are to becoming an administrator?

These are questions we intend to answer. Our hope is that personnel who are interested will have a better idea of what steps they need to take to become a Department Administrator. Remember, the goal isn’t to get ready when a position is available, but to be ready when a position is available.

Leading this discussion is Kenedi Hubbard, Department Administrator C3 in the UNM School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine. Kenedi is an administrator in one of the largest departments in the Health Sciences Center, and is willing to share her knowledge, experience and the steps she took in reaching that position.

Volunteers Needed for 2025 UNM McNair Scholars Research Conference

The McNair Program is seeking volunteers for their 2025 UNM McNair Scholars Research Conference Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4-5. They need volunteers to serve as moderators, evaluators and provide general assistance. The time commitment is minimal but your impact can be substantial!

The conference will feature undergraduate researchers from coast to coast representing 35 different universities. Participants are scheduled for 61 poster and 135 oral research presentations. The McNair Scholars Program prepares first-generation, low-income and underrepresented undergraduates for graduate school. Visit the conference website for more information.

volunteer here

Lobo Food Pantry Needs Volunteers

The Lobo Food Pantry is now open for fall hours and in need of volunteers.

Fall 2025 Hours

Mondays – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tuesdays – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesdays – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursdays – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Specifically, they really need the extra help Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Fridays, they are always looking for folks who can help with the truck delivery and that's usually sometime between nine and noon.

Please sign up for a shift if you are able.

Sign-up here

CEP Welcome Back BBQ

Connect with DSA Staff at First Fridays

Student Affairs staff are invited to bring a lunch and connect with each other at First Fridays.

UNM Engineering and Science Job and Internship Fair

Join Career Services for the UNM Engineering & Science Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the the UNM Student Union Building Ballrooms. This event is for students in engineering, computer science, biology, chemistry, physics, math, and all STEM majors to meet face-to-face with top employers from across the country — all looking to hire Lobos like you

The fair is a great opportunity for those seeking a full-time job, internship or just want to explore options to discover exciting career paths, ask real questions, make meaningful connections, and maybe even secure a dream job. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed to impress and bring copies of their resume. This event is free for students and alumni with over 80 local, regional, and national employers expected to attend.

RSVP here

Save the Date for the Fall

All Staff Gathering

Set for Friday, Sept. 19

The fall 2025 Division All Staff Gathering is set for Friday, Sept. 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the SUB, Ballroom C. All Student Affairs staff are invited to join Dr. Eric Scott for this important event which will provide updates on what's happening in the Division. Please look for a calendar invite from the VPSA account which will serve as your rsvp for the event.

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