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Transition From High School

Dr. Peg provides immunization check-list for the college-bound:

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Your child is in college. Can you believe it? Doesn't it seem like just yesterday you applauded the very first toddling steps? And now look at those giant strides. Good job! You have raised a scholar. I'm sure you also watched out for their health all these years, kissed their boo-boos and took them to the doctor for their shots. They're all up to date and ready to go out and face the world, right? Are you sure?

UNM's Freshman Family Day Set for Sunday, Aug. 23

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The University of New Mexico will celebrate Freshman Family Day on Sunday, Aug. 23. Held the afternoon before the start of fall classes, the event has become an annual tradition at UNM welcoming incoming students and their families to the college community. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. with the Freshman Convocation at Popejoy Hall.

President's Message

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Welcome Faculty
With one week before the start of the fall semester, I welcome our faculty back to campus and welcome new faculty to the UNM community. A sense of anticipation comes with preparation for classes. At this time of the year, anything and everything is possible. Let us work together to make this a fulfilling and productive time for our students and for ourselves.

My 2009-10 Plan of Work: An Overview
Last week, UNM Regents approved my work plan for the coming year. Access to the entire document is on the web at www.unm.edu/president/; look under Current Items. Of the 13 goals the Regents gave me, I chose five for special emphasis this coming year. I will discuss these at length over the next several weeks, but here is a brief preview:

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