Welcome Back Day

Come celebrate the start of the semester at Welcome Back Day 2012!   We’re excited about the school year and we hope you are too.   There’s a noticeable crispness and scent of green chile in the air indicating that fall us upon us, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late in the season for ice cream!    We’ll be dishing up vanilla ice cream with all the fixings, plus we’ll have some great UNM giveaways.   But wait…there’s more!  We’ll have a voter registration table set up s you’ll be able to register to vote the same day, time and place.    

Please see the attached fliers.  

Welcome Back Day 
Ice Cream Social & Voter Registration

Wednesday, August 29^th

11:30 am-1:30 pm

At the Snack Bar in Pueblo Hall, Klauer Campus (Mondo Café)  

Sponsored by UNM-Taos Student Government

New Student Orientation Aug 16th

New Student Orientation At UNM-Taos

UNM-Taos Fall Semester is right around the corner. Classes start Monday, August 20^th. Are you ready? New students must register, talk to an advisor, see about financial aid, sign up for University 101, have official transcripts ready---it can be a complicated process. If this is your first semester at UNM Taos, be sure to attend New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 16^th from 12:00-3:30 pm in Padre Martinez Hall on the Klauer Campus.  . UNM Taos staff and students will answer your questions, present important information, and assist you getting set up for the Fall semester.  Call 737-6202 for more information. Start the semester right---plan to attend New Student Orientation August 16.  

New Student Orientation (NSO)

Thursday, August 16^th, 2012

UNM-Taos Klauer Campus, Padre Martinez Hall, 12:00 pm

Agenda

12:00-1:00pm             Meet & Eat, New Student Information Tables

Library/GO Bond

UNM-Taos Kids’ Campus

                                    Bachelor & Graduate Programs

                                                               Accelerate Program

                                                                 UNM-Taos Alumni Association

Center for Academic Success & Achievement

(CASA)/HELP Center

Student Government

Art Club/MAYA Club

                                                                        Enrollment/Financial Aid                                    

1:00-1:15pm             Welcome to UNM Taos!

                                                               Dr. Kate O’Neill, Executive Director

                                                               Dr. Randi Archuleta, Dean of Instruction

1:15-2:00pm             CASA Tutors’ Top Ten College Success Tips

2:00-2:10pm             Break

2:10-2:30pm             LoboWeb Presentation

2:30-3:30pm             Department Presentations

                                                               Rudy Baca, Physical Plant/Maintenance & Security

                                                               Mary Lutz & Allison Peters-Kosiba,

           Bachelor & Graduate Programs

                                                               Victoria Gonzales, Accelerate Program

                                                               Tracy Jaramillo, UNM-Taos Kids’ Campus

                                                               Louis Moya & Anita Bringas,

           UNM-Taos Alumni Association/Fall Lecture Series

3:30- 4:30pm             Advisor Guidance

Student Tours, NetID, UNM ID #, Registration,

Important Resources, Q&A

National Accreditation for Nursing Program

UNM-Taos Nursing Program Achieves National Accreditation Status

The UNM-Taos ADN-RN Nursing Program has been granted National Accreditation status by the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).  Accreditation is a voluntary, self-regulatory process by which the association recognizes educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria of educational quality. The NLNAC Accreditation process is a peer review effort with National Standards used as a benchmark.

Benefits of Accreditation include aiding in student recruitment and enabling student eligibility for funding support from federal and state agencies. A common core of standards and criteria for accreditation, materials that document compliance, policies, and procedures based on principles widely accepted in professional education are used. In order to achieve accreditation, a comprehensive review of the curriculum, faculty, and resources is detailed and documented in a self-study format with the Commission making a site visit.

The UNM-Taos Nursing Program has graduated 2 classes both with a 100% pass rate on the state board exam for licensure. Further information on the Nursing Program can be found on the UNM-Taos website at http://taos.unm.edu/academics/nursing/index.html.

Massage Therapy Graduating Class 2012

Congratulations to UNM-Taos Massage Therapy Graduating Class 2012

The Integrative Massage Therapy Program Directed by Kirstie Segarra is proud to announce its fourth graduating class.  Nine students have completed the requirements to sit for the National Exam.

The graduates are:

Martin Martinez, Marissa Jaramillo, Stephanie Hammer, Hannah Pierce, Jane Glenn, Joy Stromberg, Samantha Martinez, Eric Griego and Will Parks.

We are excited to see these students move toward licensure in massage therapy. They are extremely gifted students and we look forward to how they will serve the community with their healing hands.

Online Bookstore is Now Open

The UNM Taos Online Bookstore is Now Open for Fall 2012

http://taos.unm.edu/bookstore

 To help us deliver on this goal, we work closely with our textbook partner, MBS Direct, to guarantee that you and all students have the correct course materials.  

MBS Direct was carefully selected to deliver the best value for you and to ensure peace of mind because course materials are specific to your class schedule, with no hidden costs. .

At University of New Mexico - Taos, we want to make sure you continuously receive the best in education. 

A few of other benefits you receive from MBS Direct:

• The nation's largest inventory of used books for cost savings
• All orders shipped in a timely manner
• Multiple payment options
• 100% return policy for 14 days
• Excellent, U.S. based customer service by phone or email

How to Buy Your
Books Online!

1. Go to: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/unmtaos.htm 

2. Click “Order Your Books”.

3. Choose how you would like to pay for you order. If you are receiving financial aid the choose “Pay with Institutions Voucher of Student Financial Aid” (SFA), or choose Pay with Credit Card. Click Continue.

4.  If paying with SFA, enter you Student ID (Banner ID) and your Voucher ID. The Voucher ID must be obtained from Thomas Duran at tlduran@unm.edu in the Business Office. Click Continue.

5. Read Voucher Details. Click Continue.

6. Select either Lower Division or Upper Division. Both may be selected if needed.

7. Click Continue to choose courses. 

8. Select all courses that apply to you. Click Continue.

9. Select to either buy new, used, e-book or rental. Click Continue.

BOND C

Many of New Mexico’s institutions of higher learning are in desperate need of repairs and renovations to continue to provide a high standard of education.Investing in the buildings and facilities we already have can help keep our brightest students in New Mexico and allow our colleges and universities to continue providing up-to-date education and training.

Nearly every public college and university in the state will receive funding for much-needed improvements and renovations. Check the chart below to see the many institutions that will benefit from GO Higher Education Bond C.

The University of New Mexico Taos would receive $3,000,000 for Renovation and upgrades to campus lighting and signage; infrastructure and parking lot and drainage

By VOTING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION BOND C in the November 2012 general election, you can help:

• Renovate and upgrade aging college and university facilities 
• Create an estimated 1,200 new jobs in communities throughout the state 
• Help New Mexico provide quality training and education to attract and keep growing businesses 
• Insure we maintain and offer high-paying jobs and careers for our state residents

Important Dates:

Absentee Voting:

October 9 - November 2

Early Voting:

October 20 - November 3

Election Day Voting

November 6, 7am - 7pm

Taos County E-GRT Election

September 18, 2012

to Renew the Educational Gross Receipts Tax  

Improve Education in Taos County

while creating construction jobs –

all with no tax increase.

EVERYONE BENEFITS!

EARLY VOTING starts August 21---don’t delay!

School districts, charter schools and UNM-Taos 

ALL benefit!

On September 18 the Educational Gross Receipts Tax of ½ cent comes up for renewal. Please continue to support education for the next generation, while creating construction jobs across the county.

Your TAXES WILL NOT INCREASE!

For more information please call the Taos County Bureau of Elections: 575-737-6400

SPECIAL GRT (GROSS RECEIPT TAX) ELECTION SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

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Taos County Precincts – 2012 7:am to 7:pm

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Voting Poll Numbers	Locality	Site
1 - 22	(1) Tres Piedras   (22) Ojo Caliente	Tres Piedras Firehouse
2 - 3	(2) Costilla   (3) Amalia	Costilla Elementary School
4 – 5 – 6 – 7	(4) Cerro      (5 & 6) Questa  (7) Red River	Alta Vista Middle School
8 – 9	(8) San Cristobal   (9) Arroyo Hondo	Old National Guard Armory
10 – 11 – 33	(10) Valdez (11) Arroyo Seco (33) Taos Ski Valley	Holy Trinity Parish Hall
12	(12) El Prado	El Prado LPA Building
13	(13) Taos Pueblo	Community Center
14 – 15	(14)  Ranchitos (15) Taos	Taos Civic Center
16 – 18 – 35	(16) Taos (18) Canon (35) Cruz Alta	Taos High School Chorus Room
17	(17) North Los Cordovas	Los Cordovas Community Center
19 – 34	(19) Ranchos de Taos (34) South Los Cordovas	Ranchos Elementary School
20	(20) Llano Quemado	Community Center
21	(21) Talpa	Community Center
23	(23) Pilar	Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center
24 – 36	(24) Rio Lucio (36) Picuris Pueblo	Rio Lucio Community Center
25 – 26	(25) Vadito (26) Placitas	Vadito Community Center
27 – 30 – 31	(27) Chamisal (30) Las Trampas (31) El Valle	Sam Cordova Senior Center
28 – 29	(28) Penasco (29) Rodarte	Penasco Community Center
32	(32) Llano Largo	Llano Community Center

Early Voting Starts August 21, 2012 

Ends September 15, 2012

Taos County Courthouse

Questions Please Call 575-737-6380 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 

and Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, September 8, 2012 

from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, September 15, 2012 

from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

Alternate Sites 3 Days – 

September 6, 7, 8, 2012    

Penasco Administration Office

Questions Please Call 575-587-2395

Thursday, September 6th, 2012 

from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday, September 7th, 2012 

from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, September 8th, 2012 

10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Questa District Office

Questions Please Call 575-586-0421

Thursday, September 6th, 2012 

from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Friday, September 7th, 2012 

from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday, September 8th, 2012 

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

For more information please call the Taos County Bureau of Elections - 575-737-6400