iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

UNM Office of Community Engagement

@unm-ce.bsky.social

45 followers 30 following 61 posts

At UNM, we foster community engagement through collaboration, research, and education to create impact. By partnering with communities, we address challenges, promote equity, and empower students, faculty, and staff to drive change.

Posts Replies Media

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In our latest Faculty Spotlight, Renia Ehrenfeucht shares how reciprocal relationships with people and place can shape meaningful change. Watch the full spotlight to learn more about her approach to community-engaged planning, research, and teaching. youtu.be/PJlR7n-W0ac

Professor Renia Ehrenfeucht | Building Stronger Communities Through Planning and Research

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What happens when we move beyond academic silos? In this Faculty Spotlight, UNM Associate Professor Manuel Montoya reflects on higher education, interdisciplinary thinking, and the importance of approaching different perspectives with curiosity and generosity of spirit. youtu.be/rd0O0hbK8jY

Why Higher Education Needs Interdisciplinary Thinking | Manuel Montoya

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A skateboard helped UNM professor Moises Gonzales see urban spaces differently. 🛹 In OCE’s Voices of Faculty Spotlight, he shares how exploring Albuquerque shaped his interest in urban design-a perspective he brings to his work with New Mexico communities. youtu.be/ZCquNjuoUAc

How Skateboarding Shaped a UNM Professor’s View of Urban Design | Moises Gonzales

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Rooted in community, UNM Taos HIVE connects students and community members with opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. 🎥 Watch the full UNM Taos HIVE spotlight on YouTube. youtu.be/r_gm7q_XifM #UNMTaos #CommunityEngagement

The Hive Taos: Building Community, Innovation, and Opportunity in Rural New Mexico|UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Great teachers can make a difference that lasts for generations. In our latest Community Engagement Spotlight, Marjori Krebs shares how teacher preparation, community partnerships, and a commitment to students and families can help move New Mexico forward. youtu.be/ymIr_gJC7pY

Community Engagement Spotlight: Marjori Krebs | Preparing Teachers for New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

“The organization we work with is the expert.” In our latest Staff Spotlight, Audrey Cooper, Director of the UNM Evaluation Lab, shares how trust, community knowledge, and evaluation can work together to create meaningful change across New Mexico. Watch the full spotlight 🎥 youtu.be/brN3SYgzaCs

How the UNM Evaluation Lab Turns Community Voices into Meaningful Change | Audrey Cooper

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Welcome back, Lobos! 🐺 We’re excited for the 2026–27 academic year and all the opportunities ahead to connect, collaborate, and strengthen community engagement across UNM and beyond. Hear from our director, Dr. Tim Castillo, about what’s ahead! youtube.com/shorts/7l-H9...

Welcome Back, UNM! | Community Engagement in the 2026–27 Academic Year

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Community engagement starts with listening. Professor Francisco Uviña-Contreras shares how trust, respect, and meaningful communication are at the heart of lasting partnerships. Every conversation is an opportunity to learn, connect, and make an impact. youtu.be/POv-MYcvVbM

Building Trust Through Community | Faculty Spotlight with Francisco Uviña-Contreras

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Student Spotlight: Megan Joe shares how identity, values, and community shape her commitment to making a difference. youtu.be/5weBrbzUy8U

Student Spotlight | Megan Joe on Community, Identity & Purpose

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Community engagement starts with listening. youtu.be/k8ZUEftX3C8

Building Community Through Historic Preservation | Francisco Uviña-Contreras | UNM Faculty Spotlight

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Community starts with connection. Kiran Katira, Director of UNM's Community Engagement Center, shares why collaboration and working together matter now more than ever. youtu.be/tp8E6wGtik8

Kiran Katira on Community, Collaboration & Connection | UNM Community Engagement center

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Sometimes, the smallest moments can shape your future. For Esther, it all started with a book from a little free library. 📚 youtu.be/akQ9VNEzNp0

How One Library Book Changed Esther's Future | UNM Student Spotlight

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What if research started by listening? Marigold Walsh-Dilly shares why community knowledge should be at the heart of meaningful scholarship. Watch the full Faculty Spotlight on YouTube. youtu.be/oc3goHfUryM

How Can Research Better Serve Communities? | Marygold Walsh-Dilley| UNM Faculty Spotlight

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Meaningful community engagement starts with listening. Marjori Krebs shares how a partnership with Zuni Public Schools was built through trust, relationships, and understanding community needs. youtu.be/dnUwJR5-dhY

How Listening First Built a Stronger Partnership with Zuni Public Schools | Marjori Krebs | UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

What happens when we try to rebuild communities without truly understanding them first? shares a powerful perspective on community engagement, identity, and the importance of truly listening to communities. youtu.be/ysTDi7vOxHg

The Humpty Dumpty Problem | Manuel Montoya on Community Engagement

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring Program hosted,annual Crawford Symposium at University of New Mexico, bringing together students, educators, researchers, and community partners to showcase environmental stewardship, student research, and community-engaged work connected to New Mexico’s Bosque ecosystem.

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

What happens when advanced models can’t solve a problem, but a community member already knows the answer? In this Faculty Spotlight, Marygold Walsh-Dilley reflects on community knowledge, food systems, climate change, and why listening to people matters in researchandengagement youtu.be/PaeKVj47z5M

Food, Inequality, and Community Knowledge | Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Marygold Walsh-Dilley | UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Community in action 🌱 The Sustainability Expo at the University of New Mexico brought together students and community partners to share ideas and solutions for a more resilient future.

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

“You don’t know what you don’t see until you step outside of what’s familiar.” Esther, a master’s student at UNM, shares how working with communities changed the way she understands growth, learning, and impact. This is just one moment from her story. #Universityofnewmexico youtu.be/sAN74CAbg4M

How Students Are Driving Community Engagement at UNM | Esther Hewitt

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Conference at UNM brought together faculty and educators to share ideas, strategies, and innovations in teaching. The event highlighted collaborative approaches to enhancing student learning and strengthening academic engagement across campus.

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This didn’t happen overnight. UNM’s Carnegie Community Engagement Classification reflects the work of faculty, staff, and a small team that brought together years of impact across our communities. A lot of effort behind the scenes - and a story worth sharing. youtu.be/FdFOkSOZ08k

How UNM Achieved the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification | Behind the Work

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Students from the UNM Department of Spanish and Portuguese partnered with Coronado Dual Language K–8 to bring bilingual learning to life. From elementary school to UNM-this is what a real pathway forward looks like. youtu.be/E45E-20ZVpw

UNM Department of Spanish and Portuguese Inspires the Next Generation of Bilingual Learners|UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

What does it take to prepare teachers for today’s classrooms? Dr. Marjory Krebs shares why understanding families, culture, and community is essential to effective teaching-and how community-engaged learning is shaping future educators at UNM. youtu.be/sQ8d85th5H0

Preparing Teachers Who Make a Difference | Faculty Spotlight: Marjory Krebs|UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The best research doesn’t happen in isolation. REACT at UNM is building real partnerships between communities and researchers - and that’s where meaningful impact starts. youtu.be/TtVzFqIAjuw

How REACT Is Transforming Community-Engaged Research at UNM| New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Building stronger community partnerships starts with the right conversations. At our recent Grand Challenges retreat, teams came together to brainstorm, collaborate, and take the next steps toward Level 2 engagement.

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The communities we come from shape the way we think about the world.” In our latest Faculty Spotlight, Dr. Manuel Montoya (UNM Economics) reflects on how community, culture, and lived experience influence his work and approach to economic development. youtu.be/bPumPwEWgK8

Faculty Spotlight: Manuel Montoya on Community, Culture, and Economic Development|UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Save the date! Join us as we celebrate UNM’s Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification and the partnerships that make this work possible. 📅 April 9 | 4:30–6:30 PM 📍 UNM South Campus Rotunda Scan the QR code to register.

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Community engagement isn’t about telling communities what they need. It’s about listening and building together. Dr. Lucia Osomelero joined Spanish 301 at UNM to discuss bilingualism, reciprocity, and meaningful partnership in action. youtu.be/BKg6bVslICk

Community Engagement & Bilingual Education | Dr. Lucía Osa-Melero at UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Refugee and immigrant families have taught Dr. Jessica Goodkind powerful lessons about resilience, generosity, and what truly holds communities together. youtu.be/lT5HyRbMOYo

How Community-Engaged Research Supports Refugee & Immigrant Families | Jessica Goodkind|UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

SWCEC in El Paso was a tremendous success - and next year, we’re bringing it to UNM. Looking forward to continuing the momentum across the region. engagement.unm.edu youtu.be/64R_H0y0gAk

Southwest Community Engagement Consortium Recap|El Paso | Next Year at UNM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We are proud to share that the University of New Mexico has been recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement! #CarnegieCE2026

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Student Spotlight: showing up, accountability, and trust. - Megan Joe, graduate student, Community & Regional Planning youtu.be/gXH8FXq0LNM

Student Spotlight: Megan Joe | A Graduate Student’s Journey in Community & Regional Planning

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Students learn best when they engage with their communities. Dr. Kimberly Gauderman

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A powerful conversation on community-driven health and prevention. Full interview with Dr. Prajakta Adsul. youtu.be/JCHpHenMxF8

How Community-Driven Science Shapes Cancer Prevention | Dr. Prajakta Adsul

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We’re launching our first Student Spotlight with Arykah Melton, a 2025–2026 Joy of Giving Something Fellow from UNM’s Film & Digital Arts department. This clip captures her message about finding your voice. youtu.be/T996eJ8me_o

Arykah Melton | Film Student Spotlight: Storytelling, Community, and the JGS Fellowship|UNMFILM

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

“Consciousness minus ego equals community-engaged scholarship.” Dr. Moises Gonzales|Full interview youtu.be/FQXBxueavk4

Moises Gonzales | Community, Culture, and the Built Environment|UniversityofNewMexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

The University of New Mexico has a heart.” Dr. José Cerrato shares how care, persistence, and passion shape the way UNM listens to students and works with New Mexico communities. youtu.be/dZC9YWW_gLY

Dr. José Cerrato: “The University of New Mexico Has a Heart” | Faculty Spotlight| New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

“Learning Navajo isn’t just about language - it’s about identity and healing.” Dr. Tiffany Lee’s story reminds us that community work begins with connection.https://youtu.be/EjJrH175RNE

Tiffany Lee | Healing Through Language and Community | UNM Faculty Spotlight|UniversityofNewMexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

“Water is life-it’s not just a saying.” 💧 UNM Assistant Professor Lani Tsinnajinnie shares how she works with Indigenous and rural communities to protect watersheds and build climate resilience. youtu.be/V1V2-_k2lVE

Lani Tsinnajinnie | Connecting Water, Community, and Indigenous Knowledge at UNM|New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Moises Gonzales will deliver his award-winning lecture on Querencia, a community-engaged concept. Join us November 12 at George Pearl Hall. RSVP here- www.eventbrite.com/e/unm-commun... youtu.be/q43yMNoY3js

Dr. Moises Gonzales | Annual CERL Community-Engaged Research Lecture | Nov 12 at George Pearl Hall

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

AI feeds on human experience-so don’t forget the power of using your hands. Build. Draw. Create. It’s the most important thing right now. youtu.be/R-fhkQvQCIs

Andrea Polli | Faculty Spotlight at UNM Art, Science, and Community Engagement|UniversityofNewMexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Nobody empowers another. Communities already hold the power - our role is to meet them halfway. In our Faculty Spotlight, Dr. Nina Wallerstein shares what true empowerment means in community-engaged research youtu.be/46NN3pC6N70

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nina Wallerstein on What Empowerment Really Means|University of New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

From field stations to desert ecosystems-the Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research site with BEMP is where learning turns into discovery. youtu.be/QLFhoRBHTXg

Inside Sevilleta with BEMP’s Kim & Melissa|UniversityofNewMexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Imagining America brings artists & scholars together for social justice and public life. 🌎 📅 Oct 3–5 | Las Cruces youtu.be/6O0CiKaiY-M

Imagining America National Gathering|University of New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Thirty scientists from around the world joined BEMP’s Kim Eichhorst at UNM’s Sevilleta Field Station & Bosque del Apache. In this clip, Dr. John Maria Bonari from Italy shares why large-scale restoration here is “unbelievable”—and how he’ll take those lessons back to Europe. youtu.be/Y6wQHMLk5eo

Global Science in New Mexico: BEMP Field Trip to Sevilleta & Bosque del Apache|UniversityofNewMexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

We joined BEMP’s Kim Eichhorst and scientists from around the world at Sevilleta LTER to see UNM-led research in one of the Southwest’s most biodiverse zones-then visited Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Science, education, and conservation in action.

Kim Eichhorst speaks to a group of scientists from the International Association of Vegetation Science at the Sevilleta Long-Term Ecological Research site in New Mexico, with desert grassland and distant mountains in the background.

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Why should faculty have to leave New Mexico to do important research? Dr. Maria Lane challenges the idea that cutting-edge work only happens elsewhere - and makes the case for rewarding advanced, community-focused research right here at home. youtu.be/R2aM1TV5IE0

Why Local Research Deserves More Support | Dr. Maria Lane - Faculty Spotlight|Universityofnewmexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

It’s not just about studying Native communities - it’s about showing up for them. Dr. Tiffany Lee shares how Native American Studies at UNM is redefining research by putting Indigenous voices, values, and communities at the center. youtu.be/YaJwF_XENDo

Rethinking Research with Native Communities | Dr. Tiffany Lee|University of New Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

“Your story is more powerful than you think.” In this clip, Michaele reflects on identity, trust, and why students’ lived experiences matter. youtu.be/VKXqCCgMjFg

Why Your Story Matters | Faculty Spotlight with Michaele Pride|University of new Mexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement

UNM Office of Community Engagement @unm-ce.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Even when funding gets cut, the work continues. UNM Prof. José Cerrato on why strong university-community partnerships matter-and how our Office of Community Engagement helps sustain them. youtu.be/8GWza-Ny3zs

Community Partnerships Beyond Funding | Dr. José Cerrato|UNM Faculty Spotlight|Universityofnewmexico

YouTube video by UNM.communityengagement