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CONNECT  |  Wednesday, Sept. 4  |  Message from the VP

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

I've had a wonderful time celebrating the start of the new academic year, and the return of our students with you at our myriad of welcome back events over the last three weeks. From housing move-in to Raza Junta, it has been an absolute blast. I know our students, particularly those who benefit from having places, spaces, and people that give them a sense of belonging, benefit from such a positive start to the year. I want to thank everyone who contributes to creating and sustaining the welcoming and energetic atmosphere beginning with orientation and continuing well into the first few weeks of the semester. We'll continue with the CEP welcome back in the Mesa Vista Courtyard today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Next week will mark an important moment as our Justice, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategic Priority subgroup will host their first visioning session. My many thanks to the committee members, as well as Tina Zuniga and Florencio Olguin, for ensuring our strategic planning process moves forward to guide our continued growth as a division. Also next Wednesday, Career Services will hold their Science and Engineering Fair, open to all UNM students, alumni, and community members.

Finally, a weekly reminder to mark your calendar by accepting the invite for our fall division All Staff Gathering. In addition to important division updates, we will be launching a new committee this year. I hope you'll attend to learn all about this exciting new engagement opportunity!

With appreciation,

Eric