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Homecoming Week - Student Events

Sep 25, 2017 - Sep 30, 2017
Main Campus

Homecoming Week events for students is hosted by the ASUNM Lobo Spirit Committee.  Check back in Late August / Early September for a full schedule of the week's events when it is set.  Homecoming Week Schedule:

Monday: Victoria's Secret PINK BUS (Lobo Gear) / SUB Mall / 10am-4pm
Monday: 3-D Chalk Artist - Chris Carlson / Duck Pond / 11am-7pm
Tuesday: 3-D Chalk Artist - Chris Carlson / Duck Pond / 8am-3pm
Tuesday: Neon Skatedown / SUB Ballroom / 7-11
Wednesday: King and Queen Election / 9-5 / Online and SUB
Wednesday: Karaoke / SUB Atrium / 11-2
Wednesday: IFC Cookoff / SUB Ballroom / 7pm
Thursday: Movie Night "Hercules" / SUB Theater / 7pm
Friday: Homecoming All Sports Pep Rally / Noon / SUB Atrium
Friday: Party at the PIT / The PIT / 8-11pm / Bring Lobo ID + 1 Guest
Saturday: Homecoming Football vs Air Force & Coronation / 5pm / University Stadium

Check out lobospirit.unm.edu for the full schedule!

Homecoming - Victoria's Secret PINK BUS Tour

Sep 25, 2017 - 10:00 AM

SUB / Cornell Mall

Victoria's Secret PINK BUS tour will once again stop off at UNM to offer students the opportunity to purchase some of PINK's UNM line of merchandise.  The last time they visited UNM, they sold out of UNM product by Noon, so get here early!  The PINK Bus will be on the SUB/Cornell Mall from 10am - 4pm (or until sold out).  Go to their website (https://pink.victoriassecret.com/pinknation-pinkbus-tracker) to get more information about their tour.  

Homecoming 3-D Chalk Artist - Chris Carlson

Sep 25, 2017 - 10:00 AM

Duck Pond / Alumni Clock

ASUNM Lobo Spirit will be hosting 3-D Chalk Artist Chris Carlson will be working on a 2-Day installation of a 3-D chalk mural at the University of New Mexico.  Chris will be working on the walkway just outside of Mitchell Hall during the day.  On Monday, Chris plans on working from 11am - 7pm.  For more information about Chris Carlson and what he can do, check out his website at: http://www.chriscarlsonart.com/.

Homecoming 3-D Chalk Artist - Chris Carlson

Sep 26, 2017 - 10:00 AM

Duck Pond / Mitchell Hall / Alumni Clock

ASUNM Lobo Spirit will be hosting 3-D Chalk Artist Chris Carlson will be working on a 2-Day installation of a 3-D chalk mural at the University of New Mexico.  Chris will be working on the walkway just outside of Mitchell Hall during the day.  On Tuesday, Chris plans on working from 8am - 3pm.  For more information about Chris Carlson and what he can do, check out his website at: http://www.chriscarlsonart.com/.

Homecoming Neon Skate Party

Sep 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM

SUB Ballroom

Roll into the night with ASUNM Lobo Spirit's Portable Neon Glow Roller Skating Rink on Tuesday, September 26th from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the SUB Ballrooms.  Students with a Lobo ID will be able to checkout a pair of skates for free and roll around on a full sized roller rink.  Lobo Spirit will provide the DJ music, dance lights and more!  To see the fun from last year, check out this video: https://youtu.be/wDpwlNKERuU.

Homecoming - King and Queen Election

Sep 27, 2017 - 9:00 AM

SUB and Online at my.unm.edu

ASUNM Lobo Spirit and the Elections Commission will be hosting the election for Homecoming King and Queen from 9am to 5pm in the SUB and online at my.unm.edu.  Registered undergraduate students will be able to vote for one King and one Queen candidate.  The top three in each category (Homecoming Court) will be announced at the All Sports Pep Rally on Friday, September 29th at Noon in the Duck Pond.  The final announcement will be during Coronation at Halftime of the Football game on Saturday, September 30th.

Homecoming Karaoke

Sep 27, 2017 - 11:00 AM

SUB Atrium

Stop by the SUB Atrium from 11am - 2pm to participate in one of everyone's favorite events: Karaoke!  Join your fellow students showing off their talents as you sing the song of your choice from a huge catalog.  This is going to be fun!

Homecoming All-Sports Pep Rally and Court Reveal

Sep 29, 2017 - 12:00 PM

SUB Atrium

Stop by the SUB Atrium at Noon for the All-Sports Pep Rally for Homecoming.  Representatives from most of UNM sports teams will be on hand to talk to the student body about their season and showing support!  At the end of the Pep Rally the Homecoming court will be revealed.

Party in the PIT - Homecoming

Sep 29, 2017 - 8:00 PM

The PIT - South Campus

Party in the PIT is the keynote event during Homecoming Week 2017!  Join ASUNM Lobo Spirit, ASUNM Student Special Events, UNM UCAM, UNM Athletics and more on Friday, September 29th from 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm in the world famous PIT!  Two DJ's (Barret and Jay and Yak Pak) and a light show like you have never seen will pump up the student body on the dance floor / court below.  Did I mention the once in a lifetime light show - the Fractal Foundation will be filling the ribbon boards and video screens with fractals from their First Friday Fractal show!  Up on the concourse, there will be a 9 hole mini golf course, sign making, photo booth, art project and more.  The student concessions stand will be open for students who would like to buy food and drinks.  Admission will be free, but it is limited to current UNM students and 1 guest.  Make sure to bring your Lobo ID.

Homecoming King & Queen Announcement

Sep 30, 2017 - 6:30 PM

UNM Football Stadium

UNM's Homecoming King & Queen will be announced at halftime of the UNM football game vs Air Force on Saturday, September 30th at approximately 6:30 pm.  See who is crowned as UNM's Homecoming King and Queen!

Lobo's Got Talent - Talent Show!

Nov 10, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Ballrooms A&B

The 9th Annual Lobo's Got Talent Show showcases the best UNM has to offer from our talented students! 
Prizes are given for 1st ($500), 2nd ($350), 3rd ($150) and Audience Choice ($100) - Sponsored by Lobo Village and Casas del Rio.  Stop by to support our talented UNM students!  For more information, contact the Student Activities Center.

Harry Potter Day!

Nov 21, 2017 - 12:00 PM
Lower level

Join the Student Activities Center for the 3rd annual UNM Harry Potter Day in the SUB Atrium from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 21st. This year's Harry Potter Day will include a sorting hat ceremony, Harry Potter trivia with Geeks Who Drink, Butter Beer at Hogsmead, Bertie Botts, Cookies and more magic!  Stop by and enjoy the Wonderful Wizarding World of UNM!

Hanging of the Greens

Dec 1, 2017 - 5:45 PM
UNM Bookstore

Hanging of the Greens is UNM's oldest student tradition and is one of the largest luminaria displays in the area consisting of 14,000 luminarias. The event is planned and run by Mortar Board, UNM's premier senior honor society.

The event will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the UNM Bookstore. From there, the group will carol across campus to University House to present the President with a wreath. The event will conclude with a reception at Hodgin Hall from 6:30–8:00 p.m.

The community is invited and attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped children's book to place under the tree at Hodgin Hall. Books will be donated to UNM Children's Hospital.