AVANZA Events

Upcoming Spring 2026 Events

For all events and more details check out our Crimson Connection Page →
*All Dates and Times Subject to Change

Q and A Cafe

Q & A Cafe

Unlock Your Success & Grab a virtual seat at our new Q&A Cafe! This is your chance to get quick, personalized answers about anything from financial aid to academic advising, campus resources, and more. No appointments, no waiting – just drop in via Zoom at any time between the designated times to get the information you need. We'll have representatives from various departments, including Financial Aid, Tutoring, Admissions, Campus Life, and more, ready to assist you.

Two Sessions Offered:
January 14th - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
January 27th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Zoom: 942 045 6158

Mobile Food Pantry January

January Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

Date: January 22nd
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Across the parking lot from the auditorium

** First Come, First Served
** Vehicles take priority

Budgets and Burritos Las Cruces

Budgets and Burritos - Las Cruces Area

Getting a Refund? Need help with stretching your funds? Learn how to budget your money for immediate and long-term goals. While enjoying FREE Food!

Date: January 28th
Espina Campus: DASH rm 96 @ 11:30 am
East Mesa Campus: DASR rm 118 @ 2:15 pm

Or join via Zoom: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/82715683333  

August Mobile Food Pantry

Budgets and Burritos - Southern Campuses

Learn how to budget your money for immediate and long-term goals. Enjoy FREE food!

Date: February 2nd
Gadsden: Room 140 @ 10:30 am
Sunland Park: Room 133 @ 2:00 pm

Or join via Zoom: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/82715683333  

Budgets and Burritos Southern

Pickleball Passion for the Pantry

Join us for a fun-filled pickleball tournament to support the First Light Comfort Casita, DACC's food pantry! Your participation will help ensure that students have access to nutritious food, enabling them to focus on their studies and achieve their academic dreams!

Date: February 14th
Registration: https://alwaysanaggie.org/donate/2026-pickleball-tournament-form/  

East Mesa Resource Fair

February Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

Date: February 26th
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Across the parking lot from the auditorium

** First Come, First Served
** Vehicles take priority

Sunland Park Resource Fair

Espina Campus Community Resource Fair

Discover campus and community resources to help you succeed this semester! Enjoy FREE food, swag, music, activities, and more, with a variety of community partners on hand.

Date: March 11th
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Espina Campus, DASH Commons and Courtyard

September Mobile Food Pantry

Gadsden Campus Community Resource Fair

Join us to explore the many resources designed to support your success this semester! Connect with community partners and enjoy FREE food, swag, activities, music, and lots of fun along the way.

Date: March 25th
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Gadsden Campus, Commons

Espina Resource Fair

March Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

 

Date: March 26th
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Across the parking lot from the auditorium

 

** First Come, First Served
** Vehicles take priority

Financial Wellness Fair

Financial wellness information for students and the community, including budgeting, credit score information, saving, and investing. Free secure document shredding. Games, giveaways, and food. No registration needed.

Date: April 9th
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: East Mesa Campus, DASR Commons

October Mobile Food Pantry

April Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

Date: April 23rd
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Across the parking lot from the auditorium

** First Come, First Served
** Vehicles take priority

First Generation Celebration

May Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

Date: May 28th
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Across the parking lot from the auditorium

** First Come, First Served
** Vehicles take priority