UNM-Valencia Writing Center

06/27/2023

Join us in the Writing Center on Mondays in July at 12pm for a Creative Writing Group! All are welcome to partake in sharing your writings. For more information, please call 505.925.8548.

04/18/2023

03/14/2023

Cherry & Silver Spotlight …

Two random facts about yourself? 1) I was born at 27 weeks and weighed π (3 lbs, 14 oz) and didn’t need any medical attention; just very tiny, but mighty and healthy! 2) I developed two properties with my best friend, my grandpa Jose Lorenzo Romero. He taught me the meaning behind no pain, no gain, to work hard, to be responsible, and to take care of business.

Favorite movie and actor? “Flubber” and Robert Williams.

Any favorite music artists, bands? Selena Quintanilla is my favorite music artist. I also grew up listening to Metallica.

Place you’d love to visit that you haven’t and why? I would love to visit Via Dolorosa, a route through the Old City of Jerusalem because it is believed that is where Jesus walked.

Any guilty pleasures and why? I love seafood. I will occasionally treat myself out at the restaurant called Papaddeaux Seafood Kitchen and eat for three people! That is my self-care!

Favorite thing about UNM-Valencia? My favorite thing is that it is part of my community and in the backyard of where I grew up. Los Lunas, Tomé, Belen, and Veguita are my home. I was raised here. I consider UNM-Valencia a second home because it is where I began my life-changing academic journey and career. My passion is serving students and the great thing about working here is supporting my brothers and sisters from all walks of life who are here at this University. I learn something from everyone, and I am honored to be a part of this community.

Years of service: Four years at UNM-Valencia Campus.

01/03/2023

Cherry & Silver Spotlight:

Any hobbies? Lately, ceramics. Also, photography, gardening, jewelry making and daydreaming.

Anything you just won’t eat, can’t stand? There's a lot I can't eat, sadly, like wheat, beans and soy. I refuse to eat veal for ethical reasons, but otherwise have wide-ranging culinary taste — especially if I don't have to do the cooking.

Favorite movie and actor? I have favorites — plural — and it's a very long list. However, “The Court Jester,” with Danny Kaye, is eminently quotable and always a joy to watch. As a performer, Danny Kaye was brilliant.

Place you’d love to visit that you haven’t and why? Italy. Because money.

Favorite thing about UNM-Valencia? Our community! Also, it's really close to my house. Also, also … free parking. :)

Years of service: Eight years at UNM with three being at UNM-Valencia (Assistant Professor of English).

12/13/2022

Cherry & Silver Spotlight:

What do people mistake about you? People always mistake me as an extravert; however, I am 100% an introvert. I do well in social situations however, I need to go in to recharge.

Anything you just won’t eat, can’t stand? Beef tripe, often used in menudo.

Favorite movie and actor? Movie: “Real Women have Curves.” Actor: Joaquin Phoenix.

Any favorite music artists or bands? P!nk, Adele, Bad Bunny (lol).

Favorite thing about UNM-Valencia Campus? It’s difficult to choose one favorite thing about UNM-Valencia. The students, people who work here, and landscape of the county, reminds me of home (Las Cruces).

Years of service: 12 years of service, started out at UNM Health Sciences Center, Office for Diversity, however, I have worked at UNM-Valencia (currently heading the PASOS Title V Grant) the longest since 2013.

12/11/2022

The PASOS Resource Center has numerous resources to help you during finals week! For more information, please call 505-925-8546.