First Annual FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL OF EDUCATION AND THE ARTS
Please join us for a week of FREE events celebrating another successful year at UNM-Taos, YOURcommunity college. It’s our way of saying thanks to a great community for outstanding support. Events will take place at our Klauer campus south of town at 1157 State Rd. 570 and at various locations throughout the community. Please call 737-6204 for more information.
SATURDAY September 27
Gala Opening Night Reception
The student art show, “Impressions/Ten Years of Print Making at UNM-Taos” opens 3:30 p.m. in the Art Building on Klauer campus with a welcome from Gary Cook, Art Director. Fresh from a summer run at Carlsbad Museum and Art Center, the show is a remarkable testament to the tradition of creativity and skill achieved by 40 UNM-Taos art students over the years.
A Reception from 5:30-7 p.m. will feature entertainment, refreshments, and Academy Fair.
SUNDAY September 28
Library, Literacy and CASA Tutoring Day
UNM-Taos Library open house, behind the Administration building at 115 Civic Plaza Drive. Noon to 5 p.m. Book sale and giveaway, genealogy corner with Nita Murphy, GO Bond information booth, and official welcoming of Ana Pacheco, new UNM-Taos assistant librarian. Refreshments will be provided.
CASA Tutoring Expo, outdoors in front of the UNM-Taos Library.
9:30-10:00 Journal Writing
10:00-10:30 Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking
10:30-11:00 Writing Tips: How to Organize Your Ideas
The UNM-Taos Literacy Center, 1021 Salazar Rd. in the TCEDC building Noon to 3 p.m. Cookies, lemonade and a video about the Literacy Center will be offered along with career assessments for those who stop by. Brochures and pamphlets available with information about the literacy program.
MONDAY September 29
Career Tech / Area High Schools Day
Open house/tour of new building at Klauer Campus. Be among the first to tour our brand new Career Tech Building. Activities include Career Clusters, Pathways to Professions, an Academy Fair, Dual Credit Booth, all in the new building. Get to know your new campus, 11:30 to 5:30 p.m. For group tours please call 737-6204.
TUESDAY September 30
Campus closed in honor of Cultural Awareness Day
WEDNESDAY October 1
Kid’s Campus Day
Open House/tour of our new Early Childhood Development Center at Klauer campus. Bring the children and explore the new Kid’s Campus. Take part in activities including face painting, hats, animal magnets, balloons, door prizes, masks, free coloring books by Amy Cordova, and more. 11:30-5:30 p.m. For group tours please call 758-2046 or 741-1494.
Peoples Bank Art Show, Well known local artist and UNM-Taos adjunct faculty Ginger Mongiello presents a stunning display of 30 pieces in this one woman show. Regular business hours, Peoples Bank, 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur.
THURSDAY October 2
Natural Resources Day: Klauer Power! Watch Us Grow!
Bonfire and star watch, open house for entire campus including entertainment and refreshments indoors and out, hosted by Student Senate. Afternoon and evening events begin at 5:30 p.m. when the entire Klauer Campus will be open to the public with an Academy Fair and a veritable feast of activities, from a Poet’s Circle and open mic around the fire at 5:30 including poets from Taos High and UNM-Taos to the inspired 60 minute video, Team Everest—A Himalayan Journey hosted by Everest summiteer and internationally known speaker Gary Guller at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this evening of fun—it’syour community college on display!
FRIDAY October 3
Digital and Performing Arts
Ernest J. Gaines: Louisiana Stories, a documentary of vivid memories and ancestral stories of the old south. Caffe Tazza coffee shop, 3 p.m., 122 Kit Carson Rd.
Reception for new nursing program, Everything You Wanted to Know About Nursing at UNM-Taos, 4:30-6 p.m., Caffee Tazza coffee shop, 122 Kit Carson Rd.
Free Film at KTAO: Showing of Leonardo di Caprio’s important documentary film The 11thHour, 7 p.m. at the KTAO Solar Center, Old Blinking Light intersection north of town. The 90 minute environmental film will be followed by an open forum, discussion and question-and-answer session on sustainable practices and renewable energy.
SATURDAY October 4
Fall Harvest Finale
Lobo Homecoming Football Game, Shadows Lounge, Plaza de Colores, Camino de la Pueblo Sur. Please join us for football fun and festivities LOBO style while we cheer our main campus cohorts on to gridiron victory. Game begins at 7:30.
Taos Solar Buildings Tour and Educational Forum Hosted by Taos Chapter NM Solar. The all day tour and educational forum will include the new classroom building at the Klauer campus. For more information call the New Mexico Solar Energy Association, (575) 758-5338.
