UNM - American Indian Student Services

Say hello to the AISS Student Success Specialist, Sr – Uchme Gollette (Acjachemen – Juaneño Band of Mission Indians)! 🤩 If students have any questions, they can meet with her for advisement! She also leads/co-leads a variety of AISS programs, such as Ambassadors, American Indian Senior Day, and American Indian Junior Day! Swing by AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall) to say hi in-person 👋🏽

Take a study break to learn the art of cross stitching 🧵 and hang out during this relaxing evening! No need to sign up, just drop in!

🐺 Lobos 🐺 Put down those textbooks and join us on a hiking trail in the Sandias!! Unwind with great company and leave the stress behind – don’t wait, sign up TODAY! 🌄✨ Reserve Yours Now!

Create top-notch resumes & cover letters to secure a job interview with expert guidance from Career Services! Join us next week and invite other that are on the job hunt 💻🤩

Meet Vanisha Neha (Pueblo of Zuni), Student Success Specialist at ! Not only does she provide academic & financial aid advisement, she oversees the Indigenous Craft Night Program & co-leads the Success Series Program! Swing by to say hello and participant in one of her programs🧵 🎨 📚

Strengthen your first-year Lobo 🐾 experience with the outstanding offerings available through First Year Fridays! 🤩 Hear directly from students on a variety of topics that’ll enhance your student life & guide you throughout the semester! ✏️📕

Dustin Hopinkah (Pueblo of Acoma) is this week’s ! Let’s give a shoutout to this senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Anthropology. Dustin values community and has found opportunities to be involved across campus & beyond – he’s a member of the Economics Club, volunteers with , and participates in community cleanups, food drives, and harvesting crops in his Pueblo. His career goals are to use his economics degree to work within his Pueblo on community development. A research project that he's focused on are how to restore brownfield sites, especially those on reservations, into something useful, such as community centers. Dustin knows that it's important to study so spends any free time he's got focusing inside Zimmerman Library and AISS. Off campus, Dustin likes to hang out at the Three Sisters Volcanoes, located on the west edge of Albuquerque, and enjoys playing basketball, learning to speak Keres, and learning more about his culture. A couple of his proudest UNM moments include acing an extremely difficult economics course and winning a co-ed basketball tournament with his best friend. He's motivated by his parents and grandparents because of the journey they took to succeed. As a community-minded student, Dustin is proud to represent his hometown and whatever he learns at UNM, he wants to share and apply that knowledge within New Mexico. Dustin would like fellow Lobos to remember that we can wish, hope, and pray for change, but he encourages students to also put in the footwork to create change. We look forward to more great things from Dustin!

Take advantage of this opportunity to conduct paleontology research and earn a stipend & credit hours from the Honors College. ⛏ Get in your application before the 9/20 deadline and spread the word!

Mark your calendars ! Drop by & bring a friend for insight on how to best prepare for a job search & interview ⭐

Karyth Becenti (Diné) is our Unit Administrator I; she joined the AISS Team this summer and has quickly taken on duties to oversee various department operations such as budgets, HR activities, and highlights! Drop by AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall) to say yá'át'ééh!

Attention : Drop by to take advantage of extended office hours at AISS!🌃 Come on by! 🌝

Hey , meet with Nike and hear about the exciting career opportunities they have available! RSVP today to learn how you can become a part of their team - https://linktr.ee/aissunm 🤩👀

Joshua Castillo (Zuni Pueblo & Cochiti Pueblo) is a junior majoring in Film & Digital Arts and is this week’s ! His creativity and passion have provided him with opportunities to work in artistic circles and led him down the path to work towards directing films & music videos and work within the music industry. At Skybox Studios, he has been able to gain experience as an audio engineer, music producer, and music video director plus work with amazing local & underground artists! On campus he spends his time studying at Zimmerman Library and even finds time to study while at Differential. He channels his creatively into graphic design, film production, photography, & art and enjoys skating & cooking – fun fact: he served as an apprentice chef for four years! Joshua is proud to say that he’s overcome a lot of struggles but has persevered and is close to graduating! He’s thankful to the scholarships and people (shout out to his shero, his mom!) who’ve supported him & kept him motivated. To the community, he shared “stay in school and don’t take any classes before 9am!” BIG round of applause for this – we look forward to cheering him on come graduation day!

Stephanie Oyenque (Acoma Pueblo) returns this Fall to teach YOU the ins & outs 🧵 of cross-stitching! Join us for a study break 📚 and swing by AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall) to join in on the relaxing fun!

Heads up future health professionals❗❗❗❗ This scholarship app is due TODAY! Details available at https://aiss.unm.edu/scholarshipsfinancial-aid/institutional-scholarships.html ⭐💲🤑🤑

Attention Future Nurses❗❗❗❗ Mark your calendars to hear from experts on getting into the College of Nursing! 🙌🏽👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️⭐

Justine Cooke (Yup’ik Eskimo) is this week’s ! Justine is a sophomore and Pre-Biochemistry major with a Forensic Sciences minor. She hails from St. Mary’s, Alaska, is a transfer student, and her career goal is to become a Forensics Pathologist and, eventually, a Medical Examiner. Justine keeps busy while balancing ⚖ schoolwork with working as an office assistant for the Office of the Medical Investigator. Still she finds time to be actively involved across campus through AISES, Kiva Club, and AISS. All her hard work has been paying off and earned her the Hartley B. Dean Endowed Scholarship for Native American Students! To stay motivated, she spends her free time giving back to the community through volunteer work, takes time to relax & recharge, and gains inspiration from her dad’s hard work & determination. Justine has a delightful personality, is able to make connections wherever she sets down her roots, and makes the most out of every experience! Surrounding yourself with positive people & vibes is embodied in the advice Justine shares with the community: “Who you allow to surround you is very important!” Let’s hear it for this 👏🏽 outstanding 👏🏽 Libra ♎!!

The AISS team is exciting to meet you & celebrate the start of a new academic year! 🎊 Join the fun with Native chartered student orgs, pueblo dances, and enjoy FREE refreshments. See you there! 🐾

Lobos: join us for some 🏐🏀 this semester!! Grab a few friends, lace up your 👟👟, and bring rez ball to Johnson next Tuesday. See you there! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️💪🏽👊🏽

Individuals interested in a career that directly impacts American Indian/Indigenous student recruitment & outreach, enrollment, and retention at The University of New Mexico are highly encouraged to APPLY to become a part of the AISS team! Tag & share with YOUR networks 👩🏽‍🎓⭐😎

We’re excited to kick off this new year by introducing you to the newest member of our team: Martin 'Beau' Hudson (Diné). Beau graduated from this Spring 🐾 and has spent almost one month as the AISS Professional Intern! He assists with department programming and daily office operations; swipe ➡️ to get to know Beau better, and don’t forget to stop by AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall) to give him a warm welcome!

Welcome Back, Lobos!! We’re kicking off the Fall ’24 with Mathew White (Diné). Mathew is a first-year student majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. He jump-started his university experience by participating in the 2024 American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program this summer where he was able to complete an English course and built a supportive network amongst a cohort of Indigenous scholars. Mathew is passionate about healthcare; he plans to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist and support efforts to increase healthcare access on the Navajo Nation and within Indigenous communities. He’s excited to continue exploring research opportunities available at UNM; as a high school student, he served as an intern for a Sleep Doctor and researched fruit flies in partnership with a Stanford’s School of Medicine research program. His first few weeks at UNM are filled with finding areas to study, hangout, and organizations to join! So far, he’s connected with AISS by participating in the 2024 AISB Fall Experience Program and he’s serving as an AISS Ambassador! He’s also found a few fav study spots – the “Harry Potter study rooms” at Zimmerman Library and the Duck Pond. To stay motivated, Mathew looks to his hero, his dad, who inspires him to work hard and persevere in the face of tough obstacles. Another source of motivation are his friends who inspire him to do his best and live compassionately. His words of advice to his fellow Lobos are, “Don’t be afraid to take up a challenge!” We look forward to Mathew’s spectacular time at and beyond!

Start making campus connections; sign up to volunteer with AISS! Join us in giving a Lobo welcome to new & returning students – https://linktr.ee/aissunm 😎⭐

Mark your calendars, Lobos! Check out the exciting & informative sessions scheduled for this Fall ⭐⭐🤩🤩

🐺 Lobos!! 🐺 Join next week for our first event of the year! Swing by 1119 Mesa Vista Hall to grab your tickets. Don’t miss out!!

AISS is searching for enthusiastic that possess strong professional & teamwork skills and a dedication to growth! Submit your application before 8/30 for Best Consideration and double-check that you’re not missing any documents. Share the application with interested Lobos - https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/30410?c=unm ⭐⭐🤩🤩

Learn more about Mexican foreign policy and the US-Mexican relationship in this course with Dr. Rafael Velazquez. Register today!

The College of Education & Human Sciences has an interesting course that examines fathers’ roles in the family. If you’re searching for a Fall class, check out this offering! 🐾

Calling all Lobos!! AISS’ first event is just around the corner and we’re ready to celebrate the start of an incredible semester! 📅 Save the date and pick up your tickets at 1119 Mesa Vista Hall. Let's kick off the semester together! 🎉

If you’ll need campus parking in 2024-25, purchase a permit w/ ! Make note of the purchase dates for your preferred lot so you don’t miss out ⚠🚗❗