Student Affairs May 3, 2023
Message from the VP
Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,
With finals week approaching quickly, campus is full of life and the last sprint of activities, projects, and programs seem to be happening all at once! Last week, many of you participated in the recognition reception where many departments recognized the outstanding service and contributions of students who make our campus a better place. It was an honor to celebrate alongside you. My family also enjoyed the celebration of culture and skill on display at the Nizhoni Days Powwow this past Sunday; congratulations to the Kiva Club on hosting once of the largest student-run powwow’s in the country. This week, many of our graduation and end of year celebrations begin and continue into next week. I am so excited to witness and support the Black Graduation and Awards and Recognition Ceremony, Asian American & Pacific Islander Graduation Convocation, American Indian Convocation, Raza Graduation, and Veterans and Military Resource Center Graduation Recognition. These events are opportunities to not only celebrate our graduates, but also to raise the visibility of the important support and community each of our centers provide for students throughout their academic journeys at UNM. I hope you will consider joining me at one or more of these important celebrations.
With appreciation,
Eric
May 5
Noon
Pre-con area outside of SUB Ballroom C
The Student Union Building is partnering with American Indian Student Services and my office to host the unveiling of the Land Acknowledgment Statement in the SUB. The event will include a short program and light refreshments. Please RSVP to the SUB Admin office at 277-2331 or subadmin@unm.edu.
Executive Director for Student Support Finalist Candidate Forums Continue
Just a reminder that the open forums for the new Executive Director for Student Support finalists continue this week. I hope you were able to join us for the first forum last week, and can join us this week for the remaining two. If you missed the first forum, or can’t make it to the forums this week, they will all be available in their entirety here.
Save the date for the 2023 Black Graduation & Awards Ceremony
May 4
6 p.m.
SUB Ballrooms
The Black Graduation and Awards and Recognition Ceremony gives African American Student Services an opportunity to recognize the academic and service/volunteerism accomplishments of their students from the university. Awards and Recognitions during this ceremony include the following categories: African American Student Services Leadership Award; and all undergraduates and graduates graduating during that academic year.
AAPI Graduation
May 9, 2023
6 p.m.
George Pearl Hall, SA+P
We are excited to host the 2nd Asian American & Pacific Islander Graduation Convocation. We invite all AAPI-identified graduating undergrads and graduate students from Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023 to join in this special convocation. AAPI includes East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, and West Asian/Middle Eastern. Are you unsure if you are graduating? If you are an undergraduate graduating student in Spring or Summer 2023, please schedule an advisement appointment with Farah Nousheen via LoboAchieve or email at aapirc@unm.edu. If you are not able to find a time in LoboAchieve that works for your schedule.
Save the Date for RAZA Graduation
May 10, 2023
6 – 8 p.m.
University Area (The Pit)
If you have, or will, be graduating between December 2022 and December 2023 and have not previously participated in Raza Graduation for your current degree you are eligible to participate in this year’s ceremony. We would like to invite you to participate in this special celebration! Raza Graduation will take place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 6 – 8 p.m. at University Arena (The Pit). If you would like to participate, please register using the link provided.
Save the Date for the 2023 American Indian Convocation
May 11
6 p.m.
SUB Grand Ballroom
This year’s recognition will recognize the accomplishments of all American Indian students receiving undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees from UNM-Main Campus within the following semesters: Fall 2022, Spring 2023 and Summer 2023. It’s also an opportunity for graduates to recognize their family, friends, tribal leaders, UNM Faculty and Staff, and others that have provided support and encouragement during their university experience. This event is a personal and cultural celebration and is intended as an additional avenue to acknowledge this significant educational milestone for American Indian students. Students are encouraged to participate in the UNM General Commencement as well as their Department-specific commencement exercises.
WRC Director Job Posting
The Division of Student Affairs is soliciting applications to lead our Women's Resource Center. The position provides strategic direction, consultation, and support to the university community in addressing in an integrated way the education needs, prospects, and related concerns of women's needs within the region. Read the full description here.
May 10