Daily Lobo 04/22/2024

Unions impact on teachers’ mental health and well-being

“Unionism allows you a track to have your voice heard and to professionally push for the things that you value the most,” Sean Thomas, the executive vice president of the Albuquerque Teachers Federation, said. “Once you feel like you can exercise your voice, you don’t feel so much like the world is happening to you, but you have the feeling that what you do matters and that you can change the conditions you’re in.”

Thomas is a teacher at Eldorado High School. He and fellow ATF member Sonja Kortsch said union involvement has benefited their mental health.

ATF is a union representing educators at Albuquerque Public Schools that aims to improve conditions in teaching and learning, according to their website and to ATF President Ellen Bernstein.

One of the goals of the union is advancing the power of teacher decision-making in schools, according to their website. Kortsch, a member of the ATF executive council and teacher at Bandelier Elementary School, priorly worked at a school that made her feel like she had no voice, she said.

“It just started to feel really toxic, like things were not very good, (and the principal) was very good at making you feel like you were the only one who was having these problems,” Kortsch said.

As Kortsch considered quitting her previous job, an ATF representative came to the school and informed

her of her options to address the problems. Kortsch worked with her colleagues and the Union to change the policies of the school, she said.

“It really kept a lot of teachers in the profession because there was an outlet. You weren’t suffering and all alone. So I started to become more and more involved in the Union, and as I became more and more involved, my mental health started to (improve),” Kortsch said.

Teachers involved in the Union helped Kortsch find a new school that fit her teaching style and she believes the Union is important in fighting for the material she teaches, Kortsch said.

An increasing stressor for teachers is the tension between some parents and educators on the content of curricula, Thomas said.

“There is a fairly well-known social war over education, and teachers often get the blame … It’s one of those professions that’s just constantly under the public magnifying glass,” Thomas said.

Moms for Liberty, an organization based on excluding topics of race, gender and sexuality from school curricula, has a chapter in Bernalillo County. The organization was deemed “extremist” by the Southern Poverty Law Center in February.

The Union offers teachers the chance to defend their profession and move it forward through community, Thomas said.

“When you’re fighting alone, you feel isolated, you feel forgotten about, you don’t feel like anyone’s shar-

ing your experience. You feel out of place, and sometimes that isolation and loneliness makes you feel like you can’t do your job. The Union gives you an ability to work with amazing professionals, where you realize that lots of people are going

through these issues, and that the fight is worth fighting,” Thomas said.

By Lily Alexander & Nate Bernard @llilyalexander @DailyLobo

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(Left to right) Jerry Thorn (ATF Staff Representative), Dwayne Norris (Membership & Involvement VP/Organizer), Deena Burnett (ATF Staff Representative), Ellen Bernstein (President) having a discussion at the Albuquerque Teachers Federation on Friday, April 19.

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The exterior of the Student Health and Counseling building on Saturday, April 20.

The impact of social media use on college student mental health

By Arly Garcia @DailyLobo

Nine University of New Mexico students reported various effects to an anonymous survey conducted by the Daily Lobo on social media use and mental health. Whether these effects are negative or positive could depend on how people use social media, according to a UNM psychology professor.

Of nine UNM students who responded to the survey, 100% said they use some type of social media every day.

Of those students, seven believe social media has an impact on their mental health. The nature of that impact ranged from somewhat negative (with four respondents) to somewhat positive (with two respondents). Three students rated the impact as neutral.

The impact social media has may depend on how people are using it, Joshua Grubbs, an associate professor in the UNM Department of Psychology, said.

“What seems to matter most is

what people do on social media and the reasons that they are using (it),” Grubbs said.

Using social media for connection and social life are indicators of a positive relationship with social media, if it supplements offline relationships and experiences, Grubbs said.

“If someone is using social media as a part of their overall social life –using it to connect with and reach out to people in addition to meaningful relationships in-person and involvement in the offline world – then it’s probably a good thing,” Grubbs said.

Routine use of social media with no emotional connection to it may have positive effects on social well-being, mental health and self-rated health, according to a study published in “Health Education & Behavior.”

Social media can have a negative impact when people use it in “more toxic ways,” Grubbs said.

“Either constantly comparing themselves to others or ‘doom-scrolling’ and obsessing over negative news, it’s probably going to affect them negatively,” Grubbs said.

About half of U.S. adults receive the news from social media “some-

times” or “often,” according to Pew Research Center.

Negative mental health effects can also result from excessive social media use, which involves increased monitoring and frequency of checking social media sites, according to a study published in the “International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning.”

Excessive social media use can cause individuals to decrease their physical activity and face-to-face communication – both of which are protective factors against depression, according to the study. Exposure to “overwhelming (amounts of) information” and self-other comparisons are also dangers of excessive social media use, according to the study.

“All in all, there isn’t a simple one-size-fits-all narrative for social media,” Grubbs said.

Arly Garcia is a freelance reporter with the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @DailyLobo

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For the mental health special issue, three Daily Lobo editors took a moment to reflect on how we take care of our mental health while working in journalism – a fast-paced and often heavy field.

Supportive friends and coworkers

My role as the copy chief requires me to reread our articles multiple

times in order to catch any grammatical and formatting errors. Engaging with the news so thoroughly can be draining, especially if the subject matter is intense. To cope with any lasting effects that these events have on me, I turn to my coworkers and friends as a way to establish support amongst editors and reporters.

Once a week during Print Night, we have dinner with everyone, sing along to music and laugh for hours. I love it. The friends

that I have made while bent over computers and newspapers have grounded me better than any other method of self-care.

Kelsa Mendoza is the copy editor at the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at copychief@dailylobo.com or on Twitter at @kelsar4in.

Contribution to something big

As multimedia editor, I am responsible for publishing online and social

media content weekly. I also pitch stories and film and edit videos. Being new to journalism, I am afraid of breaking any rules in the field that I am not aware of. When I started working at the Daily Lobo, I would ask the other editors about every little thing I was uncertain about, just to make sure I wasn’t doing anything wrong. Looking back, I am glad I pestered everyone, because I got to know the awesome editorial staff, and they made me feel welcome and more confident.

Now, I have started publishing my own content, which seemed impossible before. My twin sister joined as a photographer, which has been a lot of fun. The fear of breaking rules is still there, but beyond those feelings, working in journalism has helped me mentally because I am contributing to something bigger than myself. I have the opportunity to be a part of an amazing team with positive vibes.

Paloma Chapa is the multimedia editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at multimedia@dailylobo. com or on Twitter @paloma_chapa88

A warm community

Journalism requires its practitioners to be perpetually plugged in to what’s going on in the world. As news

editor, I spend a lot of time combing through headlines and media advisories about violence and corruption to find pitches for reporters. Though reading about tragedy is not at all the same as experiencing it, such immersion does take a toll on my mental health. I think about current events all the time; I dream about the news. This makes it especially important to take care of my mind and check up on my fellow reporters and editors.

Opening up the conversation at the Lobo to topics beyond whatever we are working on is important to me. I love our “highs and lows” tradition at meetings where we share the best and worst parts of our weeks. Having a warm, friendly community makes all the difference in the world. We all know we’re in this together.

Lily Alexander is the news editor for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @llilyalexander

Mental health is an ongoing struggle in the journalism field. Working in journalism means regularly engaging with difficult topics, which takes its toll. By talking about mental health – and how we address it – we can raise awareness and begin addressing the problem.

When discussing mental health at the university level, there is one topic that consistently comes up: test anxiety. Numerous studies have shown that test anxiety negatively affects college students, but how do we combat it? Maybe with the magic of music.

About 25-40% of U.S. students suffer from test anxiety and for 1035% of college students, it impairs their function, according to a study published in Advances in Medical Education and Practice.

Music has been proven useful in calming the mind and body in other areas, so why don’t we use it at the University of New Mexico too?

Several studies have already shown that music could have a positive impact on test anxiety.

The use of music appeared to help pharmacy students reduce test anxiety – even with only minimal exposure – according to a study published in Pharmacy. The results were the same regardless of whether students listened to music passively or actively, according to the study.

Another study, “Effects of Music and Grade Consequences on Test Anxiety and Performance,” found that “those who listened to calm music had lower systolic blood pressure, lower heart rate and higher test scores.”

How does music calm us? What is it doing to our brains that makes it so good for us?

Music can affect blood pressure, heart rate and hormones; externally, it can cause goosebumps or chills, Alan Harvey, a neuroscientist and musician, said in a TED Talk.

This is done by changing how our brain releases different hormones and neurotransmitters, according to an article published in Reviews in the Neurosciences.

Music’s effect on the body makes it instrumental in calming nerves before a big test. It would be useful for the actual test content too.

“Music has an extraordinary capacity to evoke memories – to allow us to remember things that have happened in the past. Music also activates pathways within a complex structure called the limbic system. The limbic system is buried beneath the surface of the brain; it’s involved in learning and memory and also our emotional responses,” Harvey said in

his TED Talk.

If music affects our memory, could it potentially help us remember test content?

Music can significantly improve short-term verbal memory and recall, according to an article in Breakthrough Guitar.

The article goes on to explain that hearing a familiar song from the past activates the brain, particularly the region linked to learning, memory retrieval and self-awareness.

If you listen to a specific song while studying, could listening to that song while taking the test improve your content recall? It looks like the answer might be yes.

Our professors strive to help us learn and retain information, so wouldn’t allowing us to play music while testing help us achieve that goal?

There are a few questions that need to be asked first. Most important of all, perhaps, is the matter of how professors would monitor what students are listening to.

Maybe that question is completely unnecessary. Professors could choose their own music – ranging from classical, lofi, jazz and other instrumental playlists – to play for students. Furthermore, they could make those playlists accessible before the test so students

Finding work-life balance as a student athlete

By Francesca Cicconetti @fran_cicconetti

Being a student-athlete is a fulltime job and a demanding status to maintain – student first, athlete second. But often the separation between the two roles can be blurred. The best way to stay on track and not fall behind is to establish a healthy work-life balance.

Work-life balance is “equal time or priority to personal and professional activities,” a Forbes article states. For student-athletes, personal and professional activities can often become one; their sport is their passion but they have to learn to balance it with academics.

University of New Mexico senior and catcher for the baseball team, Kyle Smith, said that his work-life balance emphasizes defining time for his personal needs and not getting tunnel vision when it comes to baseball.

“You can describe it as making time for the things you want to do, outside of the things that you have to do … making sure I don’t make my whole life about one single thing,” Smith said.

Madeleine Miller, a sophomore on the volleyball team, echoed what Smith said about finding time for yourself. A work-life balance aids in avoiding burnout, Miller said. In that free time she carves out for herself, Miller finds activities that are unrelated to her sport but bring her just as much joy.

“You definitely have to find time for yourself so there’s no burnout,” Miller said. “For me, this means doing stuff that I love when I have the time, like going to bible study or doing little crafts.”

For student-athletes, it can feel like there are never enough hours in the day. An average day can include early morning workouts, classes and then more time back in the gym or on the field. Creating a personalized schedule can be one of the best ways to feel like some of the hours are gained back.

Everett Hunter is a sophomore on the football team and said that maintaining a schedule that suits him and his goals keeps him on track with school and football.

“The balance comes from having an appropriate schedule … without that you’ll get lost,” Hunter said.

Coming into college as an athlete, it can be hard to prioritize your academics when your mind is always on your sport. After only one season at UNM, Hunter knows that his academics are his priority and take precedence over football – something older athletes can still struggle with.

“At the end of the day, you’re a student first so you need to prioritize your academics before you can your sport … a key part is being able to have that discipline for yourself,” Hunter said.

The Lobo Center for Student-Athlete Success is in place for prospective,

see Student-athlete page 12

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5 and Why: 5 ways to destress in college

By Elizabeth Secor @esecor2003

After three years of college, I have discovered ways to destress when life gets overwhelming. I am by no means a professional, but here is what I practice.

Crafting

One of my go-to methods when I am stressed is to put everything – like homework and outside issues – aside for an hour or two and craft. It does not have to be a super long endeavor. Any craft, will do. I lean toward crocheting or painting, but there are a million different things to craft. The possibilities are endless: coloring, diamond art, friendship bracelet making, knitting and so much more. The Women’s Resource Center has “Crafternoons” on Tuesdays if you are interested in a guided crafting activity.

Journal

Anytime I experience a lot of issues in life, I find it helpful to sit down and write them all out. Journaling does not have to be strict or structured. It can be done in whatever way feels most comfortable. Sometimes, just ranting on a piece of paper for five minutes can help me feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders. It is also another outlet for crafting, as someone can take journaling as a chance to scratch out everything that has been bothering them, or paint and exercise their fancy handwriting to do the same thing. Journaling can be done however you want it to be done. It doesn’t matter how it looks as long as you find it helpful.

Get a little treat

Now, this suggestion can cost a little money, but I am a big champion of getting a little treat. After a long and rough day, something as small as a candy bar can make everything better. It is also a chance to hang out with friends, if that is something that helps you destress. When I want a

little treat, sometimes I go get it with friends because nothing can be as healing as laughing in line at Dutch Bros. However, sometimes I walk to the Student Union Building and buy myself some food, then sit at the Duck Pond by myself and chill out.

Duck Pond (or go outside)

Speaking of the Duck Pond, there’s nothing like a sunny day and my hammock to make the world feel alright again. Grabbing a blanket (or hammock) to chill by the Duck Pond and soak up the sun is a great way to get outside and have some “me time.” It is also a good place to do schoolwork. If you need a change of setting while studying, the Duck Pond is one of my favorites.

I also recommend going on a walk around the Duck Pond or campus. Exercise is always recommended to help destress, and while I hate exercise, it is a merited suggestion. My friend and I go on walks every Thursday morning and it is a great way to start my day. Now that spring has officially sprung, I take advantage of the opportunities to go and feel the sun on my skin. It’s a major mood boost and I highly recommend it, even if it’s only for a few minutes a day.

Self-care once a week

Last but certainly not least, find time for self-care at least once a week. All of the things listed above are versions of self-care. However, find what works best for you, whether it be my suggestions or something else entirely. On Sundays, I like turning on a movie, putting on a face mask, grabbing my favorite snack and taking an hour or two to relax. It helps me get ready for the next week with events, assignments and more. Burnout is real, especially as the semester draws to a close. Try to find 10 minutes a week to dedicate to yourself.

Elizabeth Secor is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be contacted on Twitter@esecor2003

The University of New Mexico’s Mental Health Collaborative (MHC) provides free, short-term counseling through various resource centers on campus. It also functions as an internship program that employs students earning their master’s degree in the mental health field.

MHC’s counseling services begin on the first day of classes and run through a semester; students receive between six and 14 sessions per semester. Counselors offer telehealth or in-person sessions, according to their website. These sessions are also accessible for Spanish-speaking students.

Ivette Acevedo Weatherholtz, a fourth-year doctoral student in the UNM Counselor Education program, supervises the MHC counseling team and is a graduate assistant at El Centro de la Raza.

“Students do not have to be actively engaged in these resource centers, however, our vision is to provide spaces within familiar

settings, particularly for globally majority populations that are underrepresented in other spaces,” Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

MHC has offices at El Centro, the Women’s Resource Center and the Accessibility Resource Center, Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote. The program’s goal is to increase mental health access through “trauma-responsive and culturally and linguistically centered services,” according to their website.

The MHC program requires their interns to go through extensive training on gender violence, racebased stress, trauma-informed care and suicide assesment, according to Acevedo Weatherholtz.

The program also works with other UNM mental health and advocacy entities, such as Student Health and Counseling, LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center and the Manzanita Counseling Training Clinic. She hopes to expand offices to other student resource centers in the future, Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

“MHC’s goal is to promote and normalize mental wellness through free counseling, crisis intervention, support groups, psychoeducational

referral resources,” Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

These psychoeducational workshops discuss wellness and self-care, and occur throughout the academic year, according to the MHC website. MHC resulted from a partnership

between the WRC and El Centro, following student feedback during COVID-19 about the need for more mental health resources at UNM, Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

“There is a shortage of mental health providers in New Mexico, and this is reflected within UNM as well. However, there are many departments that see the need and are actively working to fill this gap,” Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

MHC, though not a crisis hotline,

provides crisis intervention support to active counseling participants and refers them to UNM Hospital or Agora Crisis Center, Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

“MHC is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all members of our community,” Acevedo Weatherholtz wrote.

Dannely Verduzco is a freelance reporter for the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at culture@dailylobo.com

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By Maria Fernandez

On Thursday, April 18, therapy dogs from the Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers visited the University of New Mexico to help students decompress before finals week.

The event encouraged UNM community members to take time out of their days to hang out with each dog and speak with their volunteers, event coordinator Lucia Pierce wrote.

“This event really encourages a lot of conversation and so many people leave with a smile on their

face. The canine volunteers really seem to enjoy their interactions too,” Pierce wrote.

“Cuddle a Canine” has been taking place at UNM for over a decade, Pierce said.

“During this time, our college has cultivated a wonderful and longstanding relationship with the volunteers and their dogs. I think this event provides an opportunity for students to relax and engage with volunteer dogs,” Pierce wrote.

Many of the volunteers at the event have been part of a team returning to UNM each semester, Pierce said.

“We try to schedule these events

to coincide with the busier times of the semester, when students might be experiencing higher levels of stress and could use a little relief,” Pierce wrote.

Visiting pups included Eliza, a 9-year-old Golden Retriever, Brea, an 8-year-old German Shepherd and Knuckles Malone, a 5-year-old Greyhound.

Eliza, Knuckles Malone and their owners are returning volunteers for the “Cuddle a Canine” event.

Other features of the event were Riley, a 6-year-old Poodle-Border Collie mix, Koda, a Husky-Corgi mix and a puppy named His Royal High-

ness Harry Duke of Sussex. The dogs appeared just as excited as the students, performing tricks and cuddling with their visitors.

“The Southwest Canine Corps of Volunteers has always been very willing and enthusiastic in their accommodation of our requests to visit. They are always heavily scheduled, and I appreciate that our event is considered,” Pierce wrote.

Maria Fernandez is a freelance reporter at the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com

Athlete-balance from page 5

and former UNM student athletes to provide support in increasing personal and academic success. It provides a variety of support to student athletes like study hall, tutoring, book loans and more.

Hunter made it clear he is a big proponent of the center. He takes advantage of the study hall and spaces that they provide for student-athletes on a regular basis, he said.

“I’m really big on study hall hours … I see it as really beneficial,” Hunter said. “If you take the time to sit down in there and get your priorities done when it comes to school, then it’s super beneficial.”

Smith commended the administration for the effort and support it provides to its student athletes.

“(Admin’s) biggest priority is helping us not only find ourselves as athletes, but as students as well,” Smith said. “The emphasis that they put on presenting us with opportunities to help find ourselves is the biggest part.”

Volleyball Coach Jon NewmanGonchar plays a big role in creating a work-life balance for her and the other women on the team, Miller

said. He’s mindful of how much stress their bodies can take and works to find ways to bring the team together off the court, she said.

“(Newman-Gonchar’s) very considerate on how much load our bodies can take,” Miller said. “He has arranged activities for us to be able to spend time outside of the gym together.”

As a senior in his final year of college baseball, Smith explained that his work-life balance has guided him in finding who he is outside of baseball and knows that will benefit him in the long run.

“It’s arguably more important to figure out who you are and the things that you enjoy away from (athletics), so that when you do walk away, or when you’re finished, you know what’s next for you in life,” Smith said.

Francesca Cicconetti is a beat reporter at the Daily Lobo. She can be reached at sports@dailylobo.com or on Twitter @fran_cicconetti.

DAILY LOBO C ampus Calendar of Events of

Current Exhibits

Shadows of Growth

Through April 26

Masley Art Gallery

By Josephine Duran. BFA Thesis show based on the ability to see past traumatic events.

Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Award Winner Exhibit

Through April 30

Zimmerman Library Exhibit celebrates the 2024 winners of the Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research award winners. On display in Zimmerman Library Learning Commons.

Till We Are Full

Through May 3 Alpaca Gallery, 1415 4th St SW

By Claudia Hermano.

“Nothing Left for Me”: Federal Policy and the Photography of Milton Snow in Diné Bikéyah

Through May 3

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

This exhibition foregrounds Diné perspectives on the intersecting and ongoing legacies of both photography and American colonialism.

Aberrations Opens April 26, Through May 4 6th Street Studio

By MFA Art Student Brianna Tadeo.

Layer Play Opens April 26, Through May 10 Tamarind Institute Collaborative Lithography Exhibition.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology: Ancestors

Through May 11

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

This exhibit will introduce our ancestors and close relatives, first came the early apelike Australopithecus (A.)* afarensis and A. africanus; these eastern and southern African relatives were the earliest humans.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology:

People of the Southwest

Through May 11

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

The exhibition celebrates the cultural history of the Southwest, especially the close relationship southwestern people have had with the land around them.

Hindsight Insight 4.0

Through May 11

UNM Art Museum

The UNM Art Museum’s Hindsight Insight 4.0 exhibition, featuring

April 22-28, 2024

portraits, landscapes, and abstract artworks, delves into narratives about racism, colonialism, and gender stereotypes, highlighting curatorial authority and institutional voice.

Pelton & Jonson: The Transcendent 1930s

Through May 11

UNM Art Museum

Paintings, drawings, and archival materials from the UNM Art Museum collection to illustrate the aesthetic achievements and personal connections between American painters Agnes Pelton (1881-1961) and Raymond Jonson (1891-1982).

Cuneiform and Cultural Heritage: Writing, New Ways of Being, and Displaced Artifacts Through October 31

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology

This exhibition highlights the eight cuneiform tablets in the Maxwell Museum collections and attempts to uncover their journey to Albuquerque.

Pedacitos de Resistencia: Socially Engaged Work in Latin American Special Collections Through December 2024

Zimmerman Library, Frank Waters Room Offers archival snapshots, pieces of collections to briefly showcase how socially engaged work can capture different histories, narratives, and imaginaries.

MONDAY

Campus Events

Manicure Mondays

Women’s Resource Center 12:00 – 2:00pm DIY manicure. Nail polish is provided, but feel free to bring your own.

TED Explores: A New Climate Vision Honors College Forum

4:00 – 5:30pm

In honor of Earth Day, watch and discuss an hour-long TED film climate solutions, using innovative work and research that promise a brighter, healthier future. Food will be provided.

Art & Music

Wind Symphony & Campus Band

Popejoy Hall

7:30 – 9:00pm

The Wind Symphony and Campus

Band will perform Concerto for Trombone by Dana Wilson (featuring Dr. Chris Buckholz), Yiddish Dances by Adam Gorb, and Country Band March by Charles Ives. Conducted by Dr. Emily Moss. $15 general admission, $10 seniors and UNM employees, $5 students.

Lectures & Readings

CASA Presentation - Court

Appointed Special Advocate for Children in New Mexico

UNM Law School, Room 2402 12:00 – 1:00pm

Learn about this program and opportunity to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children in New Mexico.

Law School Seminar

UNM Law School, Room 2404

12:00 – 1:00pm

Prof. Mindy Morgan, UNM, presents, “Wildlife Recovery & Watersheds.” Lunch will be provided.

SA+P Spring Lecture Series

George Pearl Hall, Garcia Honda Auditorium 4:00 – 5:00pm

Elgin Cleckley, University of Virginia, presents, “Empathic Design: Perspectives on Creating Inclusive Spaces.”

Student Groups & Gov

CSGSA Study Nights

1829 Sigma Chi Rd NE

4:00 – 8:00pm

A group study night for those who may need time to study and prefer to study with others. Snacks will be provided.

TUESDAY

Lectures & Readings

Director’s Lectureship Seminar Series 11:30am – 1:30pm

UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Dr. Lana Garmire, UNM, presents, “Heterogeneity is a fundamental property of multicellular organisms.”

CLE + Lunch & Learn 12:00 – 1:00pm

UNM Law School, Room 2405

Reed Benson, UNM Law, presents, “What is Public? Recreational Stream Access Rights in New Mexico and the Mountain West.”

NUPAC Seminar PAIS, Room 3205 2:00 – 3:00pm

Prof. Kimberly K Boddy, UT Austin, presents, “Cosmological Probes of Dark Matter Interactions.”

Nuclear Seminar Series

Farris Engineering Center, Room 2500 2:00 – 3:15pm

Mark Scott, LANL, presents, “Safeguards Inspection and Verification.”

Campus Events

Lucia Gutiérrez: Radical Harmonies 8:00 – 8:30am

TBA Series is hosted by Mellon.

Comparion Insurance Tabling 10:00am – 1:00pm

MCM Living Room Hosted by Anderson School of Management.

Crafternoon 12:00 – 1:00pm

Women’s Resource Center All supplies provided and no artistic ability required. Attend one or all sessions, no commitment necessary.

CTL Conversation Groups: Dine 4:00 – 5:00pm Ortega Hall LLC, Room 120 Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

Art & Music

Jazz

9:00pm

Educators Job Fair SUB Ballrooms 10:00am – 2:00pm

by Career Services. A great way to network, gather information on jobs and internships,and make a great impression. UNM Center for Financial Capability Tabling TBA 10:00am – 12:00pm Hosted by Anderson School of Management.

Hump day-Free HIV testing

CTL Conversation Groups: Japanese 2:30 – 3:30pm

Ortega Hall LLC, Room 120

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

CTL Conversation Groups: Portuguese Bate-Papo 3:00 – 4:00pm

Latin American and Iberian Institute

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

Native American Business Showcase 4:00 – 6:00pm

MCM Living Room and Innovation Center

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School of

Meetings

SSE Volunteer Meeting TBA 6:00 – 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY

Campus Events

Roundtable with Hans

Book featured In comic reads: “REST IS RESISTANCE; A MANIFESTO by Tricia Hersay, founder of the Nap Ministry.”

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Campus Calendar continued from page 12

Colorectal Cancer Support Group

2:00 – 3:00pm

UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center, Room 1048

In this group led by an oncology social worker & colorectal cancer survivor, people can share their personal experiences, ways of coping and helpful resources

One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after it’s revealed he’s a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers. Sign-up at the movie.

Nucleus

Brown Bag Castetter Hall, Room 100

12:00 – 1:00pm

Samantha Brodley, UNM, presents, “Ponderosa Pine Plant Community Response to High Intensity Wildfire in the Jemez Mountains.”

Dissertation Panel: Coming to an End Zimmerman Library, Basement Graduate Commons

12:00 – 1:00pm

Hosted by Graduate Support at CTL.

Art & Music

Jazz Combos Keller Hall

7:30 – 9:00pm

Led by Michael Anthony and John Funkhouser.

Workshops

Overcoming Stress and Anxiety

2:00 – 3:00pm

SUB Santa Ana A, 2nd Floor

This interactive workshop will provide tools for reducing stress and anxiety.

THURSDAY

Campus Events

UNM Sustainability Expo

Cornell Mall

10:30am – 2:30pm

The 14th Annual UNM Sustainability Expo will feature a growers’ market, food trucks, educational displays, and interactive exhibits. This event provides an opportunity to learn about sustainable practices, connect with community partners, and take action.

Root Beer Floats with President Stokes

UNM Duck Pond

12:00 – 1:30pm Annual spring event hosted by President Stokes and her husband Jeff. Enjoy spring with a float or cup of ice cream.

Spanish as a Heritage Language Practice

Ortega Hall, Room 335

1:30 – 2:30pm

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

CTL Conversation Groups: Japanese 4:00 – 5:00pm

Ortega Hall LLC

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

CTL Conversation Groups: Russian 4:00 – 5:00pm

Ortega Hall LLC, Room 120

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

Theater & Film

Arabic Film Series: Wadjda 11:00am – 4:00pm

Ortega Hall LLC, Movie Room

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school’s Koran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

The Imaginary Invalid 7:30 – 9:30pm Rodey Theatre

This play follows the hypochondriac Argan, who falls victim to the persuasive schemes of unscrupulous doctors and pharmacists. As the plot unfolds, we witness the consequences of unchecked reliance on medication and the manipulative nature of pharmaceutical greed.

Tickets at the UNM Bookstore: $15 general, $12 faculty & seniors, $10 staff & students. ASL Interpretation.

Arts & Music

Songwriting II Showcase 2:00 – 3:00pm

Keller Hall

Featuring the students of Dr. Kristina Jacobsen, performing original songs for voice and guitar.

Shadows of Growth Artist Talk 6:00 – 7:00pm

Masley Art Gallery

Discussion about the BFA Thesis show based on the ability to see past traumatic events. By Josephine Duran.

Make Them Hear You: Music of the Stage and Screen 7:30 – 9:00pm

Popejoy Hall

Performed by the UNM Combined Choirs and UNM Health Sciences Center Orchestra. Tickets at the box office: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and UNM employees, $5 students.

Lectures & Readings

Thesis/Dissertation Presentation

George Pearl Hall, Room P135 9:00 – 10:00am

Giulia Caporuscio, Architecture and Planning, presents, “Building Materials Cut From the Earth: a look at sod construction around the world and in New Mexico.”

Latin American & Iberian Institute Presentation

Latin American & Iberian Institute 12:00 – 1:00pm

Hans Mülchi Bremer, Universidad de Chile, presents, “Filming the Invisible: The Hidden Stories of Indigenous Cultures.”

National Arab American Heritage Month Lecture Series

Ortega Hall, Reading Room 12:30 – 1:30pm

Touria Khannous, Louisiana University, presents, “North African Cinema and Women.”

OSE Seminar Series 12:45 – 1:45pm

PAIS, Room 2540

Dr. Brandon Chalifoux, University of Arizona, presents.

Biology Seminar

3:30 – 5:00pm

Castetter, Room 100

Dr. Gabriel Victora, Rockefeller University, presents.

CQuIC Seminars

PAIS, Room 2540

3:30 – 4:30pm

Jun Takahashi, UNM, presents.

Thesis/Dissertation Presentation

Fine Arts Library, Room 7, George Pearl Hall

3:30 – 4:30pm

Emily Alameda, English, presents, “Repast.”

Career and Professional Development Event

CENT, STAMM Room 5:00 – 6:15pm

Dr. Kenneth Armijo, Sandia National Labs, presents, “So, What’s Next? - Start-ups, patents, and publications.”

Meetings

French Club Meeting

Ortega Hall LLC Lab 2

3:00 – 4:00pm

Celebrate French language and Francophone culture from around the world. All levels of French are welcomed.

Study Abroad Book Club Mesa Vista Hall, 3rd Floor 4:00 – 5:00pm

A meet up to discuss Anu Taranath’s book, “Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World.” Read and talk about one chapter from the book. These meetings will be facilitated by UNM study abroad advisors.

“Sprechtisch” Meeting

Bandito Hideout

7:00 – 8:00pm

Hosted by the German Club.

FRIDAY

Campus Events

Second Breakfast with Dean Leslie

Donovan 10:30 – 11:30am

Honors College Forum

Time and space to share ideas, ask questions, and just visit with Dean Leslie Donovan and students, faculty, and staff of the Honors College. Food will be provided.

CTL Conversation Groups: French 11:00am – 12:00pm

Ortega Hall LLC, Movie Room

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

Dyke March

11:30am – 12:30pm

UNM Bookstore

Join for the first annual Dyke March in honor of Lesbian Day of Visibility. March around campus & celebration to follow. Hosted by the Women’s Resource Center and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center.

CTL Conversation Groups: Portuguese 1:30 – 2:30pm

Ortega Hall LLC, Room 120

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

CTL Conversation Groups: Spanish 1:30 – 2:30pm

Ortega Hall LLC, Movie Room

Hosted by the UNM Language Learning Center.

Plant Night

5:00 – 7:00pm

SUB, East Patio

Stop by to get a free plant and pot. First come first serve.

Celebration of Regents Scholar

Seniors

5:00 – 6:30pm

Honors College Forum

The annual farewell meeting to celebrate the RS seniors, say goodbye, and thank them for their contributions to the program. Food will be provided.

2024 OILS Expo: Student Research Showcase

5:00 – 7:00pm

SUB Atrium

See what the OILS Expo is about and look at the fascinating research from BS, MA, and PhD students. Only OILS students are allowed to present their research.

Theater & Film

SWFC: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 6:00 – 9:00pm

SUB Theater

The Imperial Forces; under orders from cruel Darth Vader, hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy. Sign-up at the movie.

The Imaginary Invalid 7:30 – 9:30pm

Rodey Theatre

This play follows the hypochondriac Argan, who falls victim to the persuasive schemes of unscrupulous doctors and pharmacists. As the plot unfolds, we witness the consequences of unchecked reliance on medication and the manipulative nature of pharmaceutical greed. Tickets at the UNM Bookstore: $15 general, $12 faculty & seniors, $10 staff & students.

Lectures & Readings

Thesis/Dissertation Presentation

8:30 – 9:30am

PAIS, Room 2120

Amir Mani Varnoosfaderani, Biology, presents, “Brain microbiomes in salmonids: neuroimmunomodulatory functions in the central nervous system in homeostatic and dysbiotic states.”

Anthropology Seminars 2:00 – 3:00pm

Hibben, Room 105

Dr. Catherine R. Rhodes, UNM, presents, “Maya Ways of Knowing: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives.”

Economics Seminar 2:00 – 3:00pm

Economics, Room 1002

Dr. Ani Ter-Mkrtchyan, NMSU, presents, “ Social Media Advocacy Efforts of Environmental NonProfits.”

Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Seminar

3:30 – 4:30pm

Mechanical Engineering, Room 218

Dr. Zahra Aminzare, University of Iowa, presents, “Emergence of Synchronization Patterns in Neuronal Networks: A Focus on Central Pattern Generators in Insect locomotion.”

Physics and Astronomy Colloquium

3:30 – 4:30pm

PAIS, Room 1100

Malcolm J. Perry, Cambridge, England, presents.

Chemistry Seminar 4:00 – 5:00pm

Clark Hall, Room 101

Matthew Shoulders, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, presents.

Sports & Recreation

UNM Men’s Baseball vs. San Diego State

6:00 – 7:00pm

Santa Ana Star Field

UNM Men’s Baseball team faces off against San Diego State. Tickets are free for students but must be acquired online.

Art & Music

Aberrations Opening Reception

6:00 – 8:30pm 6th Street Studio, 1029 6th St NW By MFA Art Student, Brianna Tadeo.

7:30 – 9:30pm

Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance Nucleus is a collection of original works by students in the dance program at UNM, showcasing the themes and ideas important to students of today. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors.

New Music New Mexico 7:30 – 9:00pm

Keller Hall Program details TBA.

UNM Sinfonia 7:30 – 8:30pm UNM Alumni Chapel Workshops

Packing and Flights Information Session

3:00 – 4:00pm

SATURDAY Sports & Recreation

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State. Tickets are free for students but must be acquired online.

Art & Music

Nucleus

7:30 – 9:30pm

Elizabeth Waters Center for Dance Nucleus is a collection of original works by students in the dance program at UNM, showcasing the themes and ideas important to students of today. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for seniors.

Campus Events

Honors College Open House

11:30am – 1:30pm

Honors College Forum

Talk to students, Faculty, and Staff about what makes Honors so great.

10th Anniversary Mural Dedication and Reception 3:00 – 5:00pm

Honors College Forum

Hear the story behind the mural, meet the students behind the design, and join for a dessert reception after the dedication ceremony.

Theater & Film

SWFC: Mad Max: Fury Road

6:00 – 9:00pm

SUB Theater

Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When the warrior Imperator Furiosa leads the despot’s five wives in a daring escape, she forges an alliance with Max Rockatansky, a loner and former captive. Fortified in the massive, armored truck the War Rig, they try to outrun the ruthless warlord and his henchmen in a deadly high-speed chase through the Wasteland. Sign-up at the movie.

The Imaginary Invalid 7:30 – 9:30pm

Rodey Theatre

This play follows the hypochondriac Argan, who falls victim to the persuasive schemes of unscrupulous doctors and pharmacists. As the plot unfolds, we witness the consequences of unchecked reliance on medication and the manipulative nature of pharmaceutical greed.

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