With gas prices expected to reach $4 a gallon this summer students from the UNM Anderson School of Management are developing an advertising campaign aimed at tackling the ever-present “pain at the pump.”

UNM is one of 11 universities participating in a program sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association designed to give marketing students the opportunity to develop national and local marketing campaigns for public transportation.

The partnership is an industry-education program, known as “Green Means Go: The American Public Transportation Association Campus Challenge.” The focus is for students to inform their 18-25 year old peers about mass transit and encourage them to use it. “What makes this program so exceptional is that it is run entirely by students, for students” says John Benavidez, marketing professor at UNM. (more…)

On May 11, UNM’s Student Union continues its tradition “Late Night Breakfast,” but with a green twist this year. Plates and utensils will be made from green materials which are biodegradable (or made of recycled materials). Late Night Breakfast is a free student event held every semester before finals week providing breakfast, giveaways, and a stress free environment.

As part of the Red AND Green Campaign, the SUB encouraging green habits. The Student Union hopes to show people how easy it is to take small steps that make a difference for the environment.

The event is 9 to 11 p.m. in the SUB ballroom and includes a free movie, the hit comedy Anchorman, shown in the SUB Theater at 7 p.m. The first 200 people in line get a free tee-shirt. Free parking for this event is available in the Cornell Parking Structure conveniently located near the Student Union Building

For more information about the Student Union and its upcoming free events for students, visit the SUB’s website or call 277-2818.

Freshman Family Day is a UNM custom designed to welcome incoming students and their families to the college community.

The event, held Sunday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m., a day prior to the start of fall classes, has three main components: Freshman Convocation, a social celebration at the UNM Duck Pond and the showing of a movie at sunset on Johnson Field.

Incoming freshman and their families are introduced to the president, administrators, faculty and staff. UNM wants incoming students to know that they are about to enter a new phase in their lives, an academic adventure, to prepare them to lead a rewarding life. The event also serves to demonstrate that the university will from day one partner with the family to ensure student success and that the university values family and does not seek to separate students from familial, cultural and communal roots.

Freshman Convocation is a ceremonial event held at most colleges and universities in America today. The ceremony, usually a combination of the serious and the light-hearted, recognizes student and faculty achievement, and provides an opportunity for the president, provost and current students to address the new class.

Following the convocation, families are invited to the UNM Duck Pond for food, music, games, a class crawl and the opportunity to speak with faculty, administrators, fellow students and families. President David J. and Mrs. Janet Schmidly will host festivities at nearby University House.

For more information and to register, visit Freshman Family Day, sponsored by the Office of the University Secretary.

UNM’s College Enrichment Program (CEP) coordinates the most comprehensive new student orientation program at UNM. Participants spend three days and two nights on campus.

Students participate in valuable life skills workshops that will help prepare them for life on their own. During their stay, students learn about campus resources and tour UNM’s libraries, athletic facilities, fine arts and other venues.

Finally, students receive academic advising so that they can register for classes to best suit their needs and goals. CEP offers more individualized attention because it limits participation to approximately fifty students per session.

To participate, students must be admitted to UNM and should fulfill at least one of the following criteria:

- First generation to college (parents/guardian have not earned a Bachelor’s degree)
- Member of an under-represented group
- TRIO participant (Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center, CAMP)
- Meet income guidelines (described in the application)
- Prior participation in CEP by a family member
- Special Admission student
- Have an ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 16 or below

Any student who feels they can benefit from participating in the program can register for an orientation session even if specific admissions criteria are not met. Contact a CEP advisors for more details, 277-5321.

TNT (Transfer and Non-Traditional) Orientation is a condensed version of the traditional orientation for students transferring 27 or more credits to UNM. Non-traditional students might be older, discharged from the military, or juggling multiple roles like studies, work and parenting.

TNT Orientation is mandatory for transfer students, and students won’t be able to register until the requirement is met.

Students will:
- Find out about UNM services and resources
- Register for your classes
- Learn how to transfer your financial aid to UNM
- Meet the UNM Transfer Team
- Meet other transfer and non-traditional students

If you are a transferring freshman, call (505) 277-3361.