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CONNECT  |  Wednesday, Aug. 26 |  Message from the VP

Message from the Vice President

Dear Student Affairs Colleagues,

Another fantastic year at UNM is underway. Last week, you showed up and set a strong foundation for the year. Our welcome week activities made the message clear for our students: you are welcome here as your full selves, and we care about you. I am proud to be on a campus where that sentiment doesn’t evaporate after week one but rather solidifies as an embedded part of our culture.

Over the next few weeks, many of our resource centers across campus will host welcome back events that showcase celebrations of culture, experience, and identity, many of which intersect in the lives of our students. These events are more than opportunities to gather and share a meal (though I do find that act deeply meaningful); they demystify services and supports and allow students to test the waters on where and how they feel most comfortable showing up. They also provide spaces where students can connect with each other.

Support networks are critical for student success, and low stress, low barrier environments create the conditions to build the relationships that will help students thrive and our community flourish. Throughout the semester, our doors will remain open and ready to help students navigate our campus. This is just the start. It’s what we do, and I couldn’t be more grateful for that.

With appreciation,

Eric