Student Events
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Friday Night Live!
Student Union Building
Join over 2,500 fellow students in the SUB for Friday Night Live! The entire building will be full of great events. This year, there will be Casino Games, Photo Booths, Henna Tattoos, Karaoke, Student Organizations, Laser Tag, Lobo Sports Teams, DJ/Dance, and FREE FOOD every half hour!
Class Crawl Campus Tours
Cornell Mall
1st Year Students! Come print out your class schedule and we'll help you find where your classes are on a campus tour. Look for us outside on the Mall just North of the Student Union Building (north of Popejoy Hall) after the Freshman Convocation for a personalized campus tour! Sponsored by the Student Activities Center, Dean of Students Office, and Residence Life.
Movie on the Field - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Johnson Field
Join us on Johnson Field at 8:00 pm for the summer blockbuster "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu". Family and friends welcome, bring a blanket or a chair to enjoy drive-in style!
Welcome Back Days - UNM Departmental and Programs Day - President's Ice Cream Social
Duck Pond
Start the first day of school off right and stop by the Duck Pond for President Goldstein's Ice Cream Social! President Goldstein, and other campus administrators, will be on hand to give you vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate! Popsicles will be available too! Visit the booths to get great information from campus departments, programs, and colleges from 10am-2pm. The food is generously sponsored by the Office of the President.
Welcome Back Days - Safety, Health, and Wellness Day - Watermelon
Duck Pond
Enjoy free watermelon courtesy of the UNM Children's Campus from Noon until it is gone! There will be booths from the Safety, Health, Wellness, and Recreation Departments on campus located at the Duck Pond. New this year: Sports Club Fair! Stop by the Duck Pond to speak with representatives of different sports clubs at UNM. Great live music from Noon- 1pm.
Welcome Back Days - Campus Communities Day - Green Chile Stew
Duck Pond
Stop by the Duck Pond for information about all of the Cultural, Veteran, LGBTQ, and Women's programs here at UNM's favorite free tradition of Green Chile Stew will continue from Noon - gone. UNM's food service provide, UNM Food, Aramark, and Nusenda, are the sponsors and provider of the free food today,
Welcome Back Days - North Campus Day
HSC Courtyard between Fitz Hall and Nursing & Pharmacy Building
North Campus will celebrate Welcome Back Days in the Basic Medical Sciences Building Plaza area in the Health Sciences Complex from 11:30-1:00 with great information booths! Free watermelon will be served from 11:30 until it is gone courtesy of UNM Children's Campus.
Welcome Back Days - Student Organization Day - Dion's Pizza
Duck Pond
Meet student leaders from around campus and learn how to get involved with 350+ student organizations on campus. Stop by the food tent for FREE DION'S PIZZA from Noon until it is gone. The free pizza is sponsored by ASUNM Undergraduate Student Government and Dion's.
Welcome Back Days - Campus Employment and Community Service - Donuts and Coffee
Duck Pond
The Young Alumni Board and the Alumni Association will be serving free donuts and coffee from 9:00 am - gone in the Welcome Back Days food tent. Looking for an on-campus job? Interested in helping out the community? Stop by! There will be information about workstudy and student employment positions. Community organizations will be recruiting volunteers for their events and causes. 9am-1pm!
LOL Music Bingo!
SUB Ballrooms
Visit the SUB Ballrooms at 7pm for a night of bingo..but instead of numbers, listen for hit songs! Laugh out Loud Musical Bingo flips the script by swapping numbers for hit songs, turning every round into a high-energy party.
Ryan Niemiller Comedy Show
SUB Atrium
Join the Student Activities Center and Accessibility Resource Center in the SUB Atrium at 6pm for a night of comedy with Ryan Niemiller! You may know Ryan Niemiller as the disarmingly handsome comedian and 3rd place finalist from America's Got Talent Season 14. Despite being born with a disability in both arms, Ryan, the self-proclaimed "Cripple Threat of Comedy" shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped (and very handsome). Ryan began his comedy career in Los Angeles, California, and hasn't looked back since. He's a favorite performer in clubs and colleges across the country. His comedy covers topics such as dating, trying to find employment, and attempting to find acceptance in a world not designed for him. With his quick wit, good looks, great timing, and a gimmick that only he can exploit, Ryan hopes to prove to the comedy world that he may be unarmed, but he is dangerous. And handsome - in case you missed it the first three times.
Every Game Show Ever
Ballroom C
A hyperactive mix of The Price is Right, Deal Or No Deal, Don't Forget The Lyrics and more!
NFL Watch Party - Denver vs. Kansas City
SUB Theater
The Student Activities Center will be hosting a watch party in the SUB Theater for the first Monday night NFL game of the season! Come check out the game and FREE FOOD at 6pm.
Lobos y Lowriders
Cornell Mall
Stop by the SUB/Cornell Mall from 11am - 2pm to see lowriders from local car clubs to kick off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. There will also be food trucks and music. This event is sponsored by Chicana/o studies and the Student Activities Center.
Hollywood Murder Mystery Party
SUB Ballrooms
A famous celebrity has been murdered under mysterious circumstances, and it's up to you to piece together the clues, interrogate the suspects, and solve the case before the killer escapes. Was it a jealous co-star? A vengeful director? Or someone else entirely? Join the Student Activities Center in the SUB Ballrooms at 7pm for a star-studded whodunit!
Red Rally Bonfire and Pep Rally
Johnson Field
Red Rally was rated number 55 in Sports Illustrated's "102 Things You Have To Do Before You Graduate" article. Join over 3,000 students burning a 25' tall Aggie at the stake to get pumped up for the game vs NMSU! The football team, spirit squads and Spirit Marching Band will be on hand for the pep rally. Help ASUNM Lobo Spirit build the Aggie by following on Instagram @asunmlobospirit, emailing: lobosprt@unm.edu, calling 277-0372, or checking the schedule at lobospirit.unm.edu, .
Hypnotist - Evan Gambardella
SUB Ballrooms
Think you're in control? Think again. Get ready for a night of nonstop laughs, jaw-dropping moments, and mind-blowing audience participation with Hypnotist Evan! One of America's youngest leading impact entertainers, Evan's comedy hypnosis show is fast-paced, hilarious, and unforgettable!
Fall Frenzy Campus Cleanup
Duck Pond
Join other UNM students in this Homecoming Week Campus Cleanup! We'll be raking leaves, planting flowers, laying mulch, planting trees, and beautifying campus! For signups and more information go to
Meet the Candidates Tailgate - Homecoming/ Pack Week
Duck Pond
Come meet this year’s homecoming candidates, cast your vote, and enjoy a great time at the Cactus Garden from 12:00-1:00 PM! There will be food, drinks, and games!
Homecoming Concert - Homecoming/Pack Week
Popejoy Hall
Save the date for our 2026 Homecoming concert in Popejoy Hall! Check back here for more details, and check out @sse_asunm on Instagram for artist hints. This event is sponsored by ASUNM Lobo Spirit and ASUNM Student Special Events.
All Sports Pep Rally - Homecoming/ Pack Week 2026
Student Union Building (SUB) Atrium
Join our student-athletes for our Homecoming Pep Rally with the spirit squad, athletics teams, and the announcement of the 2026 Homecoming Court!
Lobo's Got Talent!
Ballroom C
The 19th Annual Lobo's Got Talent Show showcases the best UNM has to offer! All types of student talent is displayed: Singing, Dancing, Spoken Word, Comedy, Bands, and more! For more information, please contact the Student Activities Center (sac@unm.edu). Applications and rules for currently enrolled students will be available at https://sac.unm.edu in late September/early October. Only the first 32 applicants are guaranteed an audition spot, so get it in ASAP!
