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Academic Building Anthropology Building Constructed in 1937 as the original Student Union Building, the Anthropology building represents the changing heart of the University of New Mexico.

Academic Building C & J Building Built in 1949, the Communication & Journalism building originally housed the printing plant, post office and UNM Press.

Public Art Center of the Universe A unique walk through sculpture by Bruce Nauman

Classroom Building Dane Smith Hall Opened in 1999, it is the University of New Mexico's seconds all-classroom facility where most undergraduates spend much of thier time their first two years.

Landscape Duck Pond Built in 1975 people were hesitant about a landscaping project.During and even shortly after construction it was criticized heavily. It was eventually named by the students who adore it to this day.

Historic Building Hodgin Hall Hodgin Hall, previously known as the Administration Building was built in 1892 and is the oldest building on UNM campus.

Academic Building Humanities Building Award-winning architecture that sparked intense philosophical debate among the administration building's intended residents

Dining La Posada Dining Hall La Posada Dining Hall was apart of a major dormatory contruction project that would soon become a major part of UNM and is refelct the campus culture in the 1960-70s

Dormitory Laguna DeVargas Hall Laguna DeVargas Hall (LDV) is one of the most distinctive and more classical residence halls at UNM.

Public Art Lobo Statues Beginning with John Tatschl's Lobo statue erected in 1947, various other lobo statue have come to adorn the campus in the following decades. From the lobo overlooking the corner of campus to the smaller statues, the mascot of the university finds its home in various spots across the campus.

Dormitory Marron Hall Originally a women's wing of Hakona Hall, Marron Hall came to be after constructions and restorations of a few former campus buildingd.

Museum Maxwell Museum The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology has been providing students and the public alike with enriching experiences since 1932.

Academic Building McKinnon Center for Management The McKinnon Center for Management building is the newest addition to UNM's School of Management program

Classroom Building Mitchell Hall Come take a look into the history behind this 1950's building

Public Art Modern Art “I think everyone can relate to some part of it - the piece has a storyline to a certain extent that is easily recognizable. It’s fun. I really want people to enjoy it.”

Academic Building Ortega Hall Completed in 1977, this first increment in the main academic area of the central campus established the upper pedestrian walkway system which connects the major academic buildings south of the central plaza.

Arts Venue Popejoy Hall Popejoy was President of the University of New Mexico from 1948 until his retirement in 1968. Popejoy was an advocate for academic freedom and a strong supporter of the arts.

Academic Building Sara Raynolds Hall A Mayan Pueblo Revival building built in 1920 to house the Home Economics Department

Office UNM Press The concurrent stories of the development of the University of New Mexico Press and the changes its current home at 1717 Roma, once a sorority house, went through.

Campus Services University Police This overview is a bandaid holding together a sparse, truncated, and incomplete history of UNMPD. Who will take on the rewarding challenge of adding to it?

Student Resource Womens Resource Center The Women's Resource Center carries forward a legacy of resistace and institutional change, and is now a home for advocacy, support, and equity.

Dormitory Yatoka Hall Yatoka Hall was built to be a mens dorm in 1928. Later, it would be used for classrooms before being demolished to make room for the Duck Pond.