UNM History: Videos

Popejoy@50 is a documentary about the difficulties in getting the hall funded, sited, and constructed, and the man who was determined to make it happen. Produced and directed by Arcie Chapa of the Center for Regional Studies, this the third of her documentaries about major anniversaries on the UNM campus.

Campus video tour of the University of New Mexico located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 600 acre main campus is approximately a mile east of downtown. The central campus is known for it's unique Pueblo Revival architectural style. Watch in HD! (Published in 2015.)

The University of New Mexico has a long history with the U.S. military—its active members and Veterans. Lobos have served in every major conflict and war. The University itself has played a role in supporting our service members. The campus at times was home to the cavalry and their horses as well as provided opportunities for our naval soldiers to work in steam plants. The support for Veterans is equally a priority as UNM is honored to be recognized nationally as one of the top Military Friendly Institutions. (Published May 25, 2017)

The University of New Mexico was founded on February 28, 1889, with the passage of House Bill number 186 by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of New Mexico. In 1989, the university celebrated its centennial. In 2014, UNM looks back at 125 years of history and accomplishments while also looking forward and planning for what lies ahead. Join us on the adventure.

This site contains a series of videos of events and lectures hosted by the University Archives. All University Archives related videos are open to the public.

Chris Wilson, J.B. Jackson Professor of Cultural Landscape Studies at UNM's School of Architecture and Planning, and founding, now former director of its Historic Preservation and Regionalism Program (June 9, 2016)

A student rally on March 10, 1993 to protest of the murals in the West Wing of Zimmerman Library. These murals were considered by many UNM students to be racist because of the negative depiction of Hispanics. The video includes brief interviews with participants and covers the entire gathering from beginning to end.

The Campus Heart is a visually stunning documentary about the history of Zimmerman Library at The University of New Mexico, seen through the eyes of architects, artists, administrators, students, staff and the community. Filmmaker Aracely (Arcie) Chapa has produced and directed an emotional and reverential tribute to Zimmerman's past as well as its future, with a generous funding from the Center for Regional Studies.