Journey Continues: Returning To College Classroom
Ufemia Bernal Rios returned to UNM-LA to further her education, where she participated in the Community Internship Collaboration. Through that experience she was offered a job. She continues to take classes while working in Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNMLAUNM-LA News:
Many adults have had to put aside or to put off their pursuit of a college degree because other duties have called upon them: taking care of family, raising children, moving to a new area or needing to work full-time.
But recent research from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that many are now finding their Read More
100+ Women Who Care Donate $5K To UNM-LA CIC
During the 100+ Women Who Care in Los Alamos quarterly meeting Thursday evening on the patio at Smith’s Marketplace, Barbara Yarnell discusses UNM-LA’s Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) The CIC provides students with hands-on work experience in a field of their interest at a business in Los Alamos. The CIC was one of three programs voted on by the women who ultimately chose to donate the $5,000 raised at Thursday’s event to the CIC. Learn more here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, 100+ Women Who Care member Mary Beth Maassen with organization Read More
Reminder: Harnessing The Power Of The Media – Part 2: Social Media For Nonprofits Thursday At UNM-LA
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation is sponsoring the workshop, Harnessing The Power Of The Media – Part 2: Social Media For Nonprofits, 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 in Building 2 at UNM-LA.
Learn how to harness the power of Facebook and Instagram to highlight what your non-profit is doing. Presenter Jennifer Bennett will offer tips on how to reach more of your audience, what to look for when creating content, how to schedule content within a busy office, and more.
Bennett will provide tips and insights on the Facebook algorithms so that your fans see your posts more frequently. Read More
UNM-LA Community Internship Collaboration Launches New Semester This Month
UNM-LA and LAHS students posed for a group photo at their graduation last spring. Laura Loy and Ken Holmes were the academic advisors for the program last year. Back row from left, Laura Loy, Alyssa Chacon, Hannah Whittaker, Guendalyn Brennan, Bendt Dahl, Ethan Rickards, James Ro, Ryan Guenther and Ken Holmes. Front row from left, Carina Echave, Kurt Benner, Hiamh Short, Lauren Johnson and Amber Cline. Photo by Nancy Coombs/UNM-LAUNM-LA News:
The Community Internship Collaboration (CIC) will begin its third year of connecting UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) and Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students Read More
Secretary Geisel Announces $167,500 In LEADS Grants To New Mexico Communities
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IRS News:County: Tourism Strategic Plan Meeting Sept. 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is hosting a public meeting regarding the Tourism Strategic Plan. The meeting is 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the UNM-LA Student Center on the upper level of Building 2.
The presentation will begin at 6:10 p.m. with the community’s input provided via keypad polling devices, which will offer instant results. An online survey will be provided following the meeting for those who are unable to attend.
The community’s insight is being sought to deepen the understanding of community values regarding tourism. The meeting Read More
Limited Spots Available For Free ABQid-led Lean Startup Bootcamp Oct. 3
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Gov. Susana MartinezHeinrich Hosts Tribal Broadband Listening Session
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosts a listening session at the Santa Fe Indian School with tribal representatives to discuss broadband connectivity in Indian Country. August 9, 2017. Courtesy photo