UNM Staff Council

08/19/2026

UNM Staff Council at the UNM Board of Regents Meeting

Staff Council President Joseph Lane addressed the University Board of Regents, bringing forward the perspectives, priorities, and concerns that matter most to our staff community.

His remarks highlighted key initiatives and important topics that Staff Council will continue to advocate for on behalf of staff. We are grateful to have staff voices represented at the table and look forward to continuing this important work together.

Thank you to President Lane for representing Staff and expressing issues that matter to our University community.

08/13/2026

Reserve Hodgin Hall Alumni National Hispanic Cultural Center
Host your next meeting, retreat, celebration, or special event at historic Hodgin Hall Alumni Center.
Our versatile event spaces accommodate both large and small groups in a beautiful setting that celebrates the rich history and traditions of The University of New Mexico—all at affordable rental rates.

Visit our website! https://www.unmalumni.com/
or contact Raymond Armijo at [email protected] for information, availability or to schedule a tour!

08/12/2026

Provost Committee for Staff (PCS) Academic Support Scholarships

The Provost Committee for Staff (PCS) offers a $500 scholarship designed to help support staff in their academic goals and is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester through August 31.

The scholarships are for UNM Employees who are currently pursuing a degree or professional certificate as well as professional development classes. This scholarship will be awarded each semester and recipients of this award will be selected by members of the PCS. To increase the number of staff receiving this assistance, this scholarship will not be made to the same student in successive semesters.
For more information, visit https://pcs.unm.edu/

08/06/2026

Fall ULead Application Period is Open!

Lead yourself, lead others. Talent Development's ULead is a 5 week intensive leadership program where you will gain the tools to become a more effective leader, improve your communication, and manage conflict more easily. Any employee looking to improve their interpersonal skills to become more effective in the workplace will benefit from this free program. See our website to learn more and to apply; registration deadline is September 18th.
https://hr.unm.edu/ulead - website

08/04/2026

Tuition Remission Eligible Fitness Programs

Eligible staff can apply up to $1,330 using UNM Tuition Remission on personal enrichment courses annually (amount resets in January), including Yoga, Climbing, Zumba, and more!

Register using tuition remission at ce.unm.edu.

08/04/2026

Staff Discounts Available for Buddy Guy 90 at Popejoy!

Graystone Promotions offers all UNM faculty and staff an exclusive discount for 9-time Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy on September 13 at Popejoy Hall. UNM faculty and staff receive 20% off tickets to the performance.

Enter UNMSTAFF at the follow link to take advantage of this great deal: www.unmtickets.com/promocode

07/30/2026

Shaping the future of AI at UNM

The UNM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Steering Committee, responsible for examining issues around integration of AI across UNM’s academic and administrative domains, is inviting staff to share impressions, opinions, sentiments, and experiences regarding AI and Generative AI tools.
Take the UNM AI Staff survey here: https://unm.qualtrics.com/jfe6/form/SV_1FIeYDFl8u6iK5E

Survey closes: August 14, 2026
The survey takes about 5–10 minutes. Your responses are anonymous and will inform institutional planning, support, and strategy around AI at UNM.

UNM's approach to AI is guided by three core principles:
• Human-Centered AI — AI at UNM will serve people first. Technology is a tool to enhance human potential, not replace human judgment, creativity, or relationships.
• Trust-Centered AI — UNM is committed to deploying AI in ways that are transparent, fair, secure, and respectful of privacy, intellectual property, and academic integrity.
• Sustainability — AI adoption at UNM will be pursued thoughtfully, with attention to long-term environmental, financial, and social sustainability.
These principles are reflected throughout this survey. Your input will help shape how UNM puts these principles into practice.

Thank you for helping shape the future of AI at UNM. This Fall, additional surveys will invite faculty and students to participate.

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07/29/2026

2026 Small Business and Strategic Supplier Showcase

The time has come again for UNM Purchasing to host the University of New Mexico Small Business and Strategic Supplier Showcase for 2026!

We would like to invite and welcome all UNM purchasing agents, PCard holders, Staff and Faculty to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet with your current suppliers and discover new goods and services that may serve your department’s needs!

Stay up-to-date by visiting our Supplier Showcase webpage.
https://purchase.unm.edu/supplier-information/vendor-fair/index.html

For questions, contact Purchasing at [email protected]

07/28/2026

Parking and Transportation Services- Lets Do Lunch!

Parking & Transportation Services (PATS) is excited to partner with the UNM Staff Council for the “Let’s Do Lunch and Learn” series to share information about the University’s License Plate Recognition (LPR) Program and virtual parking permits.
As part of Phase 2 of the LPR rollout for Academic Year 2026–27, virtual permits will expand to faculty and staff parking zones and all remaining student parking zones, further simplifying the parking experience while supporting UNM 2040 Goal 4: Sustainability.
With LPR technology, your license plate becomes your permit, eliminating the need for physical decals and creating a more convenient, efficient, and sustainable parking system. Join us to learn more about this transition, what it means for permit holders, and how PATS is committed to transparency and responsible use of LPR technology.

"At UNM, your license plate is your permit. Just park and go - no decals, no hassle."

07/17/2026

UNM Staff Popejoy Presents subscription discounts are available now!

Did you know benefits-eligible UNM staff can save up to 50% on the 2026–2027 Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico Series? Subscribers receive the best available prices, free ticket exchanges, priority access to additional tickets, and the same seats for every show.

The upcoming season includes Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, & Juliet, The Bodyguard, The Outsiders, and Mamma Mia!, and Hamilton.

With UNM staff pricing, Broadway in New Mexico Series subscriptions start at just $127, with the discount applying to the first two subscriptions.

Subscriptions are available online at popejoypresents.com/subscribe or by calling the UNM Ticket Office at (505) 277-4569.