Welcome to Las Cruces!

NMSU Go Teacher OrientationSummer 2013Welcome to New Mexico State University!

Congratulations On Getting Here Go Teacher 2!

Welcome/ Bienvenidos!Dr. Cornell Menking, Associate Provost, International and Border Programs

Ashley Ryan, Ph.D. College of Education/CELP Liaison

CELP IntroductionAlice Poole, Director Colin Large, Assistant Director

Sara McCormick, Program Coordinator (Mom)Logistics (housing, dining, transportation)Check-Ins (questions & concerns)Excursions (Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, Gila Cliff Dwellings, Albuquerque)

Center for English Language ProgramsOffice 236, Speech Building New Mexico State University 575-646-5856 or 575-202-6956

Getting to know your fellow Go TeachersPlease take the next 15 minutes to get to know your colleagues!

Use the following questions as conversation starters:

What level/grade do you teach? Where are you from in Ecuador? What would you like to see during your stay in the USA? What are some of your hobbies? Where have you travelled? What is your favorite word in English?

ICT (Information & Communication Technologies)

The ICT Help Desk in room 141 of the Computer Center(across from ODonnell Hall) (575) 646-1840

Summer Hours:

8am-5pmMondaythroughFriday (notopenSaturdayorSunday)

Dining

HousingCole Village

MailLarge packages requiring a shipping agent such as DHL or Fed Ex should be sent to:Go Teacher(Your Name)C/O New Mexico State UniversityOffice of International & Border Programs3024 Andrew Wall PlaceGarcia Annex, Rm. # 246Las Cruces, New Mexico USA88001Regular mail can be sent to:Office of International and Border ProgramsP.O. BOX 30001MSC 3567Las Cruces, New Mexico880038001A message will be sent to you when your package arrives and you can claim it in the IBP office located upstairs in Garcia Annex.Getting Around TownTaxis (575) 541-1111Shuttle service from/to El Paso International Airport (575) 525- 1784Roadrunner Transit (M-Sat .50 cents)Crimson Cab (575)-524-8294

On-Campus TransportPetes Pickup (575) 646-1111Aggie Transit (starts on Wednesday May 22nd )

BanksWells Fargo (Friday, May 24, 3:00 pm Garcia Annex, Senate Chambers)

Bring: Passport NMSU ID Card Mailing addresses for Cole Village

ATMs around town and on campus

Las Cruces & NMSU CampusLas CrucesMountain Standard Time Zone (MST)97,000 approx. Population2nd largest city in NM

NMSU Campus18,000 students at main campusStudents from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide33,000 students total including branch campusesAlamogordo, Carlsbad, Grants, & Doa Ana

Experiencing the Campus270 Clubs & Organizations: cultural, religious, social, departmental, and sports clubs. Activity Center, 18 holes of golf, 2 swimming pools, women only hours in the inner swimming pool.Free admission to all sporting events with student I.D.

Health & WellnessCampus Health CenterCampus Counseling CenterActivity CenterIntramural SportsRecreational Sports

16Things to Do in Las CrucesHikingConcertsRestaurantsMuseumsSun Lanes Bowling AlleyTravel

Shopping in Las CrucesSuper CentersK-MartWal-Mart (Blue line #50 Bus)Sams ClubMesilla Valley MallHistoric Old Mesilla PlazaFarmers and Crafts Market

Discount ProgramDiscounts are offered with you student I.D.Metropolitan DeliTucan MarketMcDonaldsMcAlisters DeliJack in the BoxCharlotte RusseToucan MarketQuiznosNMSU Golf CourseCorner DeliChilitos Restaurant Always ask if there is Students discount

LibraryChecking out booksPrintingMaking Copies

* FALL AND SPRING** SUMMERSunday10:00am - midnightSundayCLOSEDMonday-Thursday7:30am - midnightMonday-Wednesday7:30am - 9:00pmFriday7:30am - 8:00pmThursday-Friday7:30am - 6:00pmSaturday9:00am - 6:00pmSaturday10:00am - 6:00pm+++ Hours Subject to Change. Please call 646-4749 for questions about the schedule. +++Emergency Contacts

Emergency ContactThe Call: Crises Hotline On campusAgora: Crisis Hotline Albuquerque

Both crisis lines accept phone calls about any issue from having a bad day to thinking of committing suicide.22Break Time

Student Health ServicesTB Testing

Insurance Forms

Questions?