Dr. Scott during Campus Safety Walk.

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

Last night, I had the opportunity to join campus partners and student volunteers in conducting the annual Campus Safety Walk. In my fourth year participating in the event, I continue to be grateful for the many student volunteers who choose to spend their evening spotting critical campus safety and accessibility issues to be slated for resolution.

The existence of, and strong participation in, this event is a clear indication that there continues to be interest and momentum in continuously improving our campus and ensuring that it is a welcoming place. From physical infrastructure to campus culture, our priority as a division is to create a space where every student has the opportunity and support to succeed. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to learn more about Campus Safety Week and the remaining opportunities to be engaged.

With appreciation,

Eric

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.

WRC Welcome Back Cupcake Party

Join the Women's Resource Center for a cupcake party today from 12 to 2:30 p.m. in the WRC Courtyard.

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.

This professional development day is designed for student employees working in the Division of Student Affairs to explore career opportunities in the field, connect with professionals, and develop skills for future success. 

Sessions include:

• Plugged In: Getting Connected with NASPA, NUFP & Dungy Leadership Institute
• Level Up! Grad School Prep & Personal Branding That Pops 
• Adulting 101: Mastering Your Post-Grad Financial Journey 
• Finding your why: identity and Purpose in Student Affairs 
• Thriving in the Field: Mental Health and Well-Being in Student Affairs
• Investing in Yourself: Funding Your Professional Development 

All DSA student employees will receive a calendar invite which will serve as their RSVP.

Know a student looking for extra support in your classes? CEP has you covered. Study Session with Peer Learning Facilitators are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Dane Smith Hall.

Lobo Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers

The Lobo Food Pantry is now open for fall hours, Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and in need of volunteers. They are specifically in need of volunteers, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 11a.m to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 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 9 a.m. and noon.

Please sign up for a shift if you are able.​

Digital accessibility is no new practice for The University of New Mexico, and now a federal ruling is bringing positive change to public universities nationwide.

On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a new rule on digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This rule requires that all web materials and mobile apps used by public entities at federal and state levels, including colleges and universities, be accessible beginning April 24, 2026.

This rule largely works to codify values that UNM has endeavored to represent as part of its mission. Phrases like “Everyone’s a Lobo” and “Each of Us Defines All of Us” are core to our community. Those phrases will now echo into UNM's digital touch points, from publishing accessible course materials, to blogs, to videos and images on social media to all other digital interactions with the University. UNM will continue to prioritize individuals with accessibility needs as a key aspect of its digital discourse and services.