Welcome to the UNM Parent Association!

Dear Lobo Parents and Families:

On behalf of the UNM Parent Association, I would like to introduce myself as the President of the UNM Parent Association for 2010-2012. My name is Maria Probasco and it is an honor and a privilege to serve you in this capacity.

Welcome to the UNM Parent Association. We are pleased to have you as part of the UNM Parent Pack.

The UNM Parent Association is your place to stay connected with your student’s university. We realize parents and families play a significant role in their student’s life, even in college. The UNM Parent Association wants to empower you to stay involved in your student’s higher education and to provide a forum for networking.

The UNM Parent Association is here for you and your Lobos. Whether we’re raising money for student scholarships or helping students move into the dorms, we are committed to helping UNM students succeed. Since 2009, the Parent Association has awarded more than $9,500 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate UNM students. Thanks to our fundraising efforts, this year we look forward to granting $30,000 in scholarships to UNM students.

Each year we have fun and exciting events for parents to mix and mingle. Our Family Weekend and Golf Tournament, as well as our Parent Day at The Pit and Silent Auction, are wonderful opportunities for parents to come on campus and meet other families. We even encourage parents to get involved and to help organize these events!

If advocating for your student and UNM is your cup of tea, please join us during the New Mexico Legislative Sessions and help us communicate the needs of Higher Education to our legislators. The UNM Parent Association was active this year in communicating the elimination of the “tuition tax credit” and the full funding of the BA/MD Program.

I am happy to tell you that the UNM Board of Regents has extended shared governance to the Parent Association. As your President, I report monthly on Parent Association activities, initiatives and concerns. It is equally important to tell you that parents’ feedback is encouraged and welcomed, and does not fall onto deaf ears.

We invite you to join us with our fulfilling committees, activities, and programs throughout the year. Opportunities abound for you to get engaged in the UNM community. Thumb through our website at http://parentassociation.unm.edu or contact us at 505-277-9349 for more specifics.

Don’t be shy. Get involved today. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Go Lobos!

Maria Probasco

President, UNM Parent Association