In July, The University of New Mexico Main Campus is in the final stretch of summer before the bustle and commotion of the fall semester sets in.
The campus is quiet during the summer months, as most students and faculty have left campus for summer break. While there are still some students on campus for summer classes, UNM campus is mostly empty, buildings close early and both outdoor and indoor spaces are calm.
Staff still remain on campus throughout the summer, working hard to keep it clean and ensure that UNM can still provide services, like food, gym, library, and other programs and services that the campus community enjoys and relies on.
When buildings are closed for longer periods of time, the outdoor spaces standout. Many buildings have landscaping with plants that show off their bright flowers and foliage during the summer months, keeping the campus cool and offering food and habitat to local urban fauna.
Construction work can also get done while students are gone, taking advantage of the empty campus to work on renovations and new projects.
Leila Chapa is the social media editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at socialmedia@dailylobo.com or on X @lchapa06
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