Staff Appreciation Week

2023 Weeklong Activities

Win a Prize in the Post Event Raffle. Each attended event = 1 entry. Every $5 LFP donations = 5 entries. BINGO = 5 entries. Volunteers get 5 entries per event assisted. Curious what the prizes are? Check them out HERE!

Event Check In. A QR code will be provided at each event. This helps us make this event even better next year! And, it enters you into our raffle!!

Lend a Paw Lobo Food Pantry Donations (LFP)*. Every $5 items donated gives you 5 entries into our drawing for some great prizes. For a full list of non-perishable food and toiletries accepted click HERE.

And LOUIE was his name-O! : A Lobo BINGO game. Complete this self-paced bingo game and 5 entries into the raffle for a chance to win a prize!

Remote engagement opportunities are available. Check them out HERE.

Email Grace and Yadéeh with questions.

-Click HERE for printable flyer-

May 22 - Move, Music, and Melting Monday:  Move with the Pack & Music and Ice Cream

Move with the Pack - Move on campus with others or on your own.
When: 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. 
Where: 

  • Main Campus Bus stop at Duck Pond* (lead by Leah Adent)
  • HSC UPPER Plaza* (lead by Vanessa)
  • South campus* - the front lobby by the doors (lead by Glenda Johnson)
  • Cancer Center* - Ground Zero Admin door (lead by Mark Fischer)
  • Remote Chair Yoga (via Zoom (ID 989 1555 7611) lead by Emma Johnson)

More Info: 

  • Lobo Food Pantry Donation Sites
  • For on-campus parking options, please see below. 

Music and Melting - Enjoy a sweet treat (while supplies last) while listening to music by the Rodney Bowe Experience.
When: 12 - 1:30 p.m. 
Where: Duck Pond Cactus Garden
More Info: 

  • While supplies last
  • Lobo Food Pantry Donation Sites
  • For on-campus parking options, please see below. 

 

May 23 - Tour Tuesday

Show up early, space is limited.

Lobo Gardens. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 

NMPBS. 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. REQUIRES RSVP: Email Michael Privett MPrivett@nmpbs.org to RSVP to participate in this opportunity. The G Lot shuttle stop is the closest UNM shuttle stop to the station. You can catch this at the Duck Pond, as well as the Top of the Hill on Tucker for the G/Q or Redondo or, as well as the Medical-G/Q shuttles. The closest ABQride stop is at University and Camino de Salud. Do not rely on parking at the studio. Also note, visitors should go to the lobby of the #1130 building (the main studio building with the large signage) and check in.

Art Museum. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

KUNM. 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. IMPORTANT MEETING LOCATION INFORMATION: Tour location is Bldg #156 - Formerly known as Onate Hall, 3rd Floor. Interested parties should enter through the NW door. There will be signs displayed instructing people on how to get to the 3rd floor. The tour leaders will meet participants in the KUNM lobby for each tour at the designated times.

Museum of Southwestern Biology. 2 start times - 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. 

Maxwell Museum.

Option 1. A tour of Cuneiform and Baskets Exhibit will be offered--approximately 30 minutes each. 1 - 2 p.m.

Option 2. A behind the scenes tour of our Archeology and Archives collection will be offered, 30 min each. 2 - 3 p.m.

PAIS. 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Zimmerman Stacks.Self guided.

May 24 - Wake up Wednesday: Stay and Chat

Coffee and Burritos* 3 Locations and a virtual chat option!
  • HSC Plaza (7:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
  • Main Campus (La Posada; 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
  • South Campus (Student SS Center Patio; 8 - 10 a.m.)
  • Remote chat session (via Zoom (ID 989 1555 7611); 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)

More Info: 

  • While supplies last
  • Lobo Food Pantry Donation Sites
  • For on-campus parking options, please see below. 

May 25 - Therapy Thursday:  Dogs, Book and Plants

Staff book, plant, and seeds swap while you snuggle up to Therapy Dogs. Bring your books and seeds, or garden/plant clippings to trade! Door prizes as supplies last. 2 locations! 

When: 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Where:

  • Main Campus - Maxwell Museum Courtyard
  • HSC Upper Plaza

More Info: 

  • While supplies last
  • Lobo Food Pantry Donation Sites
  • Unclaimed books and plants/seeds will be donated.
  • For on-campus parking options, please see below. 

May 26 - Fun Friday:  Cheers with Peers

Cheers with Peers. Relax and enjoy the company of the amazing UNM staff. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments are provided. Alcoholic beverages can be purchased on your own. 
When: 4 - 6 p.m. 
Where: SUB Draft and Table

More Info: 

  • While supplies last
  • Lobo Food Pantry Donation Sites
  • For on-campus parking options, please see below. 
  • Join the zoom happy hour chat (via Zoom (ID 989 1555 7611))

Parking for Campus Events

  • If you have a UNM parking permit, they become universal after 3:45 pm daily. Park in any standard lot on campus, but not in residence hall lots or paid parking spaces/garages. Visit PATS for more information.
  • Don't have a UNM parking permit, here are your options.