AVANZA Events

Upcoming Fall 2025 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. Stay for a few minutes or the whole hour – it's all about making your life easier!

Three Sessions Offered:
August 13th- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
August 13th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
August 20th - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Zoom: 942 045 6158 

Comfort Casita Grand Renaming

Comfort Casita Grand Unveiling  

You're invited to a special event celebrating the unveiling of our newly renamed Comfort Casita! Thanks to the generous support of FirstLight Federal Credit Union, we'll have delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a memorable ribbon-cutting ceremony. Come share in the excitement!

Date: August 26th

Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Location: Espina Campus DASH 109 B

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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: August 31st

Espina Campus: 9:00 am @ TBT

East Mesa Campus: 12:00 pm @ TBT

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

August Mobile Food Pantry

August Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos, we're providing food support for all Doña Ana County residents and students. Simply pull your vehicle into the designated line, and we'll load the food box directly in your vehicle.

Date: August 28, 2025

Each Date offers two locations:
Espina Campus @ 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus @ 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building  

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

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Budgets and Burritos- Southern Campuses

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: September 3rd

Locations:
Gadsden: 9:00 am @ TBT
Sunland Park: 12:00 pm @ TBT

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

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East Mesa Campus Community Resource Fair

Discover the amazing resources available right here in our community at our upcoming Community Resource Fair! We've invited a diverse group of partners to share how they can support you. Come for the FREE food, music, and fun activities and leave with valuable connections and awesome swag.

Date: September 10th

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: East Mesa, DASR Commons

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Sunland Park Campus Community Resource Fair

Discover the amazing resources available right here in our community at our upcoming Community Resource Fair! We've invited a diverse group of partners to share how they can support you. Come for the FREE food, music, and fun activities and leave with valuable connections and awesome swag.

Date: September 17th

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Sunland Park Commons

September Mobile Food Pantry

September Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos, we're providing food support for all Doña Ana County residents and students. Simply pull your vehicle into the designated line, and we'll load the food box directly into your vehicle.

Date: September 25th

Each Date offers two locations:
Espina Campus @ 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus @ 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building  

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

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Espina Campus Community Resource Fair

Discover the amazing resources available right here in our community at our upcoming Community Resource Fair! We've invited a diverse group of partners to share how they can support you. Come for the FREE food, music, and fun activities and leave with valuable connections and awesome swag.

Date: October 1st

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Espina Campus, DASH Commons, and Courtyard

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Gadsden Campus Community Resource Fair

Discover the amazing resources available right here in our community at our upcoming Community Resource Fair! We've invited a diverse group of partners to share how they can support you. Come for the FREE food, music, and fun activities and leave with valuable connections and awesome swag.

Date: October 8th

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Gadsden Campus, Commons

October Mobile Food Pantry

October Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos, we're providing food support for all Doña Ana County residents and students. Simply pull your vehicle into the designated line, and we'll load the food box directly into your vehicle.

Date: October 23rd

Each Date offers two locations:
Espina Campus @ 9:30am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus @ 1:30pm Outside DASR Building  

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

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First Generation Celebration

Welcome to all Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community members and their families. Being the first person in your family to go to college is something to be celebrated. Meet with other First- students and mentors. Hear testimonies, play games, eat great food, dance, and get free swag!

Welcome to All!

Date: November 5th

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: TBT

November Mobile Food Pantry

November Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos, we're providing food support for all Doña Ana County residents and students. Simply pull your vehicle into the designated line, and we'll load the food box directly into your vehicle.

Date: November 20th

Each Date offers two locations:
Espina Campus @ 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus @ 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building  

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

december mobile food pantry

December Mobile Food Pantry

Need a little help with groceries? Come to our convenient monthly drive-thru food pantry! In partnership with Casa de Peregrinos, we're providing food support for all Doña Ana County residents and students. Simply pull your vehicle into the designated line, and we'll load the food box directly into your vehicle.

Date: December 18th

Each Date offers two locations:
Espina Campus @ 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus @ 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building  

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