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.

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.

Date: August 26th
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Espina Campus DASH 109 B

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: August 27th
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.

Date: August 28, 2025
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building

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

Budgets and Burritos Southern

Budgets and Burritos - Southern Campuses

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

Date: September 3rd
Gadsden: 9:00 am @ TBT
Sunland Park: 12:00 pm @ TBT

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

East Mesa Resource Fair

East Mesa Campus Community Resource Fair

Discover the amazing resources available at our upcoming Community Resource Fair! Free food, music, fun activities, and swag.

Date: September 10th
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: East Mesa, DASR Commons

Sunland Park Resource Fair

Sunland Park Campus Community Resource Fair

Join us for free food, music, fun activities, and valuable community resources.

Date: September 17th
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Sunland Park Commons

September Mobile Food Pantry

September Mobile Food Pantry

Monthly drive-thru food pantry in partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

Date: September 25th
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building

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

Espina Resource Fair

Espina Campus Community Resource Fair

Come for food, music, fun, and valuable connections.

Date: October 1st
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Espina Campus, DASH Commons and Courtyard

Gadsden Resource Fair

Gadsden Campus Community Resource Fair

Celebrate community resources with free food, music, and swag.

Date: October 8th
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Gadsden Campus, Commons

October Mobile Food Pantry

October Mobile Food Pantry

Monthly drive-thru food pantry.

Date: October 23rd
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building

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

First Generation Celebration

First Generation Celebration

Celebrate first-generation students with games, food, testimonies, and swag!

Date: November 5th
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: TBT

November Mobile Food Pantry

November Mobile Food Pantry

Monthly drive-thru food pantry.

Date: November 20th
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

Monthly drive-thru food pantry.

Date: December 18th
Espina Campus: 9:30 am Outside Library
East Mesa Campus: 1:30 pm Outside DASR Building

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