Beautiful Bargains - UNM-Taos Holiday Student Art Sale - This Friday and Saturday only!

Are you looking for a breathtakingly beautiful, original painting or drawing but want it to be affordable? Do you love gorgeous, unique jewelry and love a bargain? Or are you just looking for extraordinary (and economical) gifts for your loved ones?

Here's your chance. At the UNM-Taos Holiday Student Art Sale you’re going to find the best prices on new, original art in Taos.

Jewelry, Ceramics, Photography, Prints, and Paintings by UNM-Taos art students will be on sale Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, 2009 from 9:00am – 4:00 p.m. at UNM-Taos Klauer Campus (by the golf course) in the Art Building lobby.

A reception, featuring fabulous finger food and delicious desserts by the UNM-Taos Culinary Arts department, will be held on Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm.

Click on the movie below for images of more student art - including jewelry - from past shows:



The UNM-Taos Holiday Student Art Sale is a chance to find one-of-a-kind visual and decorative arts at incredible prices. And remember: students are both emerging talents as well as established professional artists.

It’s a twice-a-year opportunity to bring more beauty into your world, affordably. (The next show is in the spring.) Plus, you'll be encouraging UNM-Taos art students in their work. It’s a great way to support the arts community in Northern New Mexico.

The Holiday Art Sale is a rare chance to find emerging artists before they are discovered by galleries. As highlighted in CollegeArtOnline.com, student art sales give "art enthusiasts the chance to buy an original piece of art and collect works” from up-and-coming artists. Student art sales are “where student art becomes fine art."

Even Picasso was an art student once. And who knows; you might find a piece by the next Agnes Martin or Larry Bell!

As an added bonus, concurrent with the Art Sale is the opening of a show of prints and paintings by new Arts Academy professor Jeremy McDonnell.

For more details, please call UNM-Taos Arts Academy Program Coordinator Sabra Sowell at (575) 737-6256.

UNM-Taos is a branch campus of the University of New Mexico. The Arts Academy offers classes year round in the visual and performing arts including Jewelry, Ceramics, Photography, Printmaking, Pueblo Pottery, Painting, 2D and 3D Design, Motion Media/Film, Dance and Music. Our hallmark is dedicated, experienced educators who care deeply about their students and are professional practicing artists.

New Academic Advisor

Hello Everyone.

The new Academic Advisor for the UNM-Taos Bachelor and Graduate Programs through Extended University is Fidel Torres, M.A. He
comes to us from Arizona State University. He has over 10 years of experience working with post-secondary students in areas of academic advisement, career advisement, scholarship resources, learning resources, and student success skills. Fidel is here to help you transition from UNM-Taos Branch to UNM-Taos BGP Extended University and
pursue your Bachelor and Graduate degrees. Fidel is an alumnus of UNM, and proud to be a Lobo!

Please call UNM-Taos Bachelor and Graduate Programs at 758-2828 to
schedule an appointment or schedule an appointment in person at our
office located at 246-B Ledoux Street (next to the Harwood Museum).

Fidel’s schedule for advisement appointments:

• Monday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Tuesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

*Schedule is subject to change

UNM Taos is a Non-Smoking Campus

As you may already know the University of New Mexico-Taos will become tobacco free starting August 24, 2009. There will be no smoking allowed on any campus property. We are all proud of your commitment on becoming a Non-smoking campus. Thank you again Students, Faculty and Staff.

H1N1

Recently several colleges and universities around the country have experienced outbreaks of H1N1 flu, and although UNM-Taos does not fit their profile, we want our faculty, staff and students to be fully informed about this disease.

The following basic information about H1N1 (swine) flu has been excerpted from the Center for Disease Control website. For more detailed information go to http://www.flu.gov.

What is H1N1 (swine) flu?

H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

How do you catch H1N1 (swine) flu?

Spread of H1N1 (swine) flu can occur in two ways:

 Through contact with infected pigs or environments contaminated with swine flu viruses.

 Through contact with a person with H1N1 (swine) flu. Human-to-human spread of H1N1 (swine) flu has been documented also and is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

What should I do if I get sick?

If you live in areas where people have been identified with new H1N1 flu and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people, except to seek medical care. If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. Your health care provider will determine whether flu testing or treatment is needed.

What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people?

The symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 (swine) flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with H1N1 (swine) flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, H1N1 (swine) flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

 Fast breathing or trouble breathing

 Bluish or gray skin color

 Not drinking enough fluids

 Severe or persistent vomiting

 Not waking up or not interacting

 Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held

 Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

 Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

 Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

 Sudden dizziness

 Confusion

 Severe or persistent vomiting

 Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

Reducing the risk of infection

In areas with confirmed human cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus infection, the risk for infection can be reduced through a combination of actions. No single action will provide complete protection, but an approach combining the following steps can help decrease the likelihood of transmission. These recommended actions are:

 Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand cleaner* when soap and water are not available.

 Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

 Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

 People who are sick with an influenza-like illness (ILI) (fever plus at least cough or sore throat and possibly other symptoms like runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea) should stay home and keep away from others as much as possible, including avoiding travel, for at least 24 hours after fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Fever should be gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine).

 Avoid close contact (i.e. being within about 6 feet) with persons with ILI.

In addition, influenza antiviral medications are an important tool for the treatment and prevention of influenza, including novel H1N1. Also see Guidance on the use of antiviral medications.