Annual Welcome Back Celebration Returns August 13

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For the sixth consecutive year Western New Mexico University will team up with the Silver City MainStreet Project to host the Welcome Back Bash on Saturday, August 13.

Offering socialization for both new and returning students, the event signifies the exciting arrival of the fall semester with music, games and dancing in historic downtown Silver City.

WNMU President Joseph Shepard will deliver a State of the University Address at 5:30 p.m. inside Gifts, Gowns & More; located on Bullard Street next to the Morning Star parking lot. After updating the community with an account of current and future happenings, the downtown party will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Morning Star parking lot with live music by the Brandon Perrault Band.

The event will include family games and information booths by local organizations. Community groups and small businesses can register to have free booth space by contacting 575.538.6336 or news@wnmu.edu.

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