Asian and Pacific Islander Program Graduation 2023

Congratulations to all our graduates!!! Thank you so much to Provost Shoho for his keynote remarks!! Thank you to all the students, staff, and faculty who supported and to Santorinis for the amazing Lebanese food!!! Our community is so awesome, our program is thriving, and we love the NMSU community!

The image shows a group of diverse people posing together in what appears to be a celebratory or academic context. The group stands against a plain wall in a room with a beige carpeted floor. There are thirteen individuals in the group, including a person in a red mobility scooter. Most of the people are wearing white sashes with intricate geometric patterns over their shoulders. Some of the sashes have blue and white floral designs, while others feature red, black, and white patterns. The individuals are dressed in various casual to semi-formal outfits, including shirts, blouses, sweaters, and pants. On a table in the foreground, there are several circular objects, possibly medals or tokens, with attached blue ribbons and intricate designs.
The image depicts a man standing in front of a room of seated individuals, presumably giving a presentation or lecture. The man is wearing a black blazer, a pink dress shirt, a red tie, and gray trousers. He holds a yellow folder in his left hand and has his right hand resting on his hip. The audience members are captured from behind; their heads and shoulders are visible but their faces are not clearly seen. In front of the audience, a clear plastic water bottle is noticeable on a table. The background features a plain wall with neutral color tones and a closed light wooden door with a small rectangular window at the top.
The image depicts a display of folded cloth items, likely napkins or handkerchiefs, arranged on a grey tabletop. The cloths are presented in three distinct patterns and colors. On the left, there are blue napkins with geometric patterns in white and various shades of blue. In the middle, the napkins are light blue with a repeating white floral pattern. On the right, there are white napkins with intricate black, red, and green geometric patterns, bordered with red stripes. Also visible to the far right are several round patches with multicolored designs, though the details are not clear enough to be described here. The background consists of a different pattern in shades of brown, grey, and red, likely a carpet.
The image depicts a large, well-lit classroom filled with over 30 people seated at long tables arranged in rows. The room's walls are light gray, and the floor is carpeted with a pattern of neutral tones. At the front, a male figure stands near a wall, appearing to read from some papers. The attendees, of diverse backgrounds, are engaged in conversations or looking towards the camera, with some smiling. The tables are cluttered with various items, including notebooks, bottles, and snacks. Above the room, a ceiling-mounted projector is visible. Large windows on the right side of the room allow natural light to enter, contributing to the bright atmosphere.