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Students will be greeted by plenty of entertainment during the first week of school with the help of “Welcome Back Days,” an event that aims to bring the Lobo community together at the beginning of every school year.
The annual “Welcome Back Days” events last for a little over a week and began Friday with Friday Night Live, an event in the SUB that included casino games, Henna tattoos, karaoke and free food. The events will continue through the first week of school, ending Friday.
“It’s been going on for well over 30 years and we usually have a great turnout,” UNM Student Activities Center Associate Director Ryan Lindquist said. “We get a great crowd every year, but the primary people surprised by it are the new students.”
Lindquist said that the events are meant to help ease new and returning students back into school after summer break and provide access to information about the University.
Monday
UNM President’s Ice Cream Social
University administrators will serve free ice cream near the bus stop by the duck pond south of the University House from noon to 1 p.m. The event will also include live music and information booths from various UNM schools and departments.
Tuesday
Safety, Health, Wellness and ROTC Day
Safety, Health, Wellness and Recreation department representatives will have information booths by the duck pond. Students, staff and faculty members can listen to live music and get free food from noon to 1 p.m. Free massages, a climbing wall and piñatas are also included. The ROTC booth will be in the SUB Mall.
Free Movie: “The Avengers,” at 8 p.m. in the SUB theater
Wednesday
Women’s and Cultural Day & North Campus Welcome Back Day
Cultural entertainment will be provided at the duck pond throughout the day, and green chile stew from noon to 1. Information about ethnic, cultural and women’s center programs and departments will also be available.
Free Movie: “The Avengers,” at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the SUB theater
Thursday
Student Organization Day
Meet UNM’s student leaders and learn about student organizations at the duck pond. Listen to live music while ASUNM members serve free pizza and Pepsi from noon to 1 p.m.
Free Movie: “The Avengers,” at 3:30 p.m. in the SUB theater
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Friday
Community Service and Campus Employment Day
University departments will set up a job fair for oncampus jobs north of Ortega Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community organizations will be recruiting volunteers. Alumni will serve free hot dogs and Pepsi with live music from noon to 1 p.m.
