September 2016 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

ENMU Student Film Garners Unexpected Award

29 Sep

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ENMU Student Film Garners Unexpected Award

by Eamon Scarbrough Portales News-Tribune STAFF WRITER [email protected] A film made by Eastern New Mexico University students recently received an award at a showcase for student-made films ... read more..

Gridiron Hounds To Host Wagon Wheel Game on Saturday Night

28 Sep

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Gridiron Hounds To Host Wagon Wheel Game on Saturday Night

by v For the first time in program history, the Eastern New Mexico University football team will play for the Wagon Wheel on campus. After a strong showing in a 25-14 victory at Angelo State, the Gre... read more..

ENMU Student Feels at Home in South Korea

28 Sep

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ENMU Student Feels at Home in South Korea

by Patricia Duran ENMU communication student Taylor Wapaha is studying abroad this semester in the fourth largest city in the world. Seoul, South Korea, is home to Hankuk University of Foreign Studies... read more..

27 Sep

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Meet New Communication Professor

by Eric Robinson This year ENMU welcomes Dr. Darrell Roe, assistant professor of communication, to the Greyhound family. Roe, originally from Texas, isn't too far from home—the Waco area of Texas. ... read more..

ENMU Alumna Teaches at Indiana University Kokomo

27 Sep

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ENMU Alumna Teaches at Indiana University Kokomo

by Amy Waltner Christina Ivanova graduated from ENMU in May of 2000 with a bachelor's of art in English and was on a secondary education track. When she graduated she was pregnant with her first c... read more..

26 Sep

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ENMU Football Players Run Radio Show

Story by Marissa Manzanares ENMU athletes create radio show to discuss current events.For many college students, "current events" is not a topic of interest. It is, however, the passion of three Easte... read more..

California Girl Finds Cats and Her Sunshine in Portales

22 Sep

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California Girl Finds Cats and Her Sunshine in Portales

By Rocio Avitia Jessica Sabin is a new admissions recruiter at Enrollment Services and began working at Eastern New Mexico University on Aug. 1.Enrollment Services works with students to provide them ... read more..

Sigma Chi Raised Over $800 For Huntsman Cancer Institute

21 Sep

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Sigma Chi Raised Over $800 For Huntsman Cancer Institute

by Amy Waltner Sigma Chi's Derby Days is a week-long fundraising event that benefits the Huntsman Cancer Institute—created by cancer patient Jon Huntsman Sr. This facility takes care of patients, cond... read more..

ENMU Students Featured in Statewide Student Filmmaker Showcase

21 Sep

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ENMU Students Featured in Statewide Student Filmmaker Showcase

"Films are meant to be seen and the student showcase gives the film students of New Mexico a chance to exhibit their work to the public and to let people see the great talents and opportunities we hav read more..

Women's Soccer Team Explodes for Team-Record 11 Goals Against Mustangs

21 Sep

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Women's Soccer Team Explodes for Team-Record 11 Goals Against Mustangs

by Adam Pitterman The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team waited for just over 394 minutes. At the 14:44 mark of Monday night's game against University of the Southwest, Courtney Pittman... read more..

20 Sep

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Meet Cindy Miller

Interview by Wendel Sloan "I believed I could have a rewarding career and family at the same time."--Cindy MillerQ. What is your official title? My official title is the Assistant Professor of Caree... read more..

20 Sep

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ENMU Grad/Author Living in Florida

by Amy Waltner Jamie Dickerman graduated from ENMU in 2011 with her bachelor's in communication with an emphasis in journalism and a minor in political science. Jamie Dickerman graduated fr... read more..

ENMU Women's Rodeo Team Wins College "Daze" for Second Straight Year

19 Sep

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ENMU Women's Rodeo Team Wins College "Daze" for Second Straight Year

Last weekend saw the Eastern New Mexico University rodeo teams get off to a strong start with the annual College "Daze" Rodeo at Lewis-Cooper Arena.The women's team finished first for the second strai... read more..

19 Sep

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My Time at the New Greyhound Stadium

By Marissa Manzanares ENMU student shares her experience attending the first ENMU football game at the new Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.The loud roar of a full stadium filled the air as the Eas... read more..

19 Sep

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Student Spotlight: Katlyn Rasco

Story by Eric Robinson Meet Katlyn Rasco, an ENMU student majoring in social work.Katlyn Rasco came to ENMU from Hobbs, New Mexico. She is a senior social work major and is involved in many different ... read more..

15 Sep

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Greyhound Stadium Ribbon Cutting

Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium Ribbon Cutting(L-R) ENMU Foundation Director Noelle BartlRegent President Terry OthickPortales Schools Board President Antonio SanchezMayor Sharon KingGreyhound Clu... read more..

Lincoln Gala to benefit the new ENMU Summer Performing Arts Academy for Young People

15 Sep

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Lincoln Gala to benefit the new ENMU Summer Performing Arts Academy for Young People

Lincoln and Booth- In Search of Better Angels A World Premier Drama Benefit for the ENMU's proposed Summer Performing Arts Academy for Young People scheduled to begin summer of 2017.Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.... read more..

15 Sep

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ENMU Presents “Other Desert Cities”

by Amy Waltner Eastern New Mexico University's theatre department is presenting "Other Desert Cities" written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Janeice Scarbrough at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept 22-Saturda... read more..

ENMU Director of CDC loves ‘little humans' and biking

15 Sep

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ENMU Director of CDC loves ‘little humans' and biking

by Rocio Avitia Lara Vaughan is the new Director of the Child Development Center for Eastern New Mexico University. She is also a part-time early childhood education instructor. The Child Developm... read more..

14 Sep

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KENW Broadcasting Football Games Live

by Allan Crawford KENW TV has entered into a new era of live television sports coverage with the broadcast of the first ENMU home football game in the new stadium. The facility has been completely wir... read more..

Son of Greyhound Basketball Player Killed on 9-11 Featured in People Magazine

14 Sep

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Son of Greyhound Basketball Player Killed on 9-11 Featured in People Magazine

By Liz McNeil and Kathy Ehrich Dowd PEOPLE Magazine Ronald Milam Jr., the son of former Greyhound basketball player Ron Milam who was killed in the Pentagon on 9-11, was 9 years old when he chose his ... read more..

14 Sep

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Bond C Yard Signs Available

Voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether ENMU will receive $11 million from G. O. Bond C to complete the renovation of Golden Library, creating the Golden Student Success Center. Bond C Yard Si... read more..

Abandoned Mama Dog and Puppies Saved at Greyhound Arena

14 Sep

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Abandoned Mama Dog and Puppies Saved at Greyhound Arena

by Amy Waltner A dog was recently abandoned at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena and gave birth to puppies. ENMU employees Wendy Turner and Jana Small came to the rescue. "I got a call telling me... read more..

12 Sep

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My Eastern Experience: Eric Robinson

Student from Carlsbad reflects on his time at ENMU.I came to Eastern from Carlsbad, N.M., much like a lot of us here in Portales. I had my doubts simply because I was worried it would be just like hig... read more..

ENMU Chi Omega Pie Event Raises $400 for Make-A-Wish

12 Sep

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ENMU Chi Omega Pie Event Raises $400 for Make-A-Wish

by Patricia Duran Ten faces, 400 whipped cream pies, and a cause worth supporting. ENMU's Chi Omega raised over $400 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at their First Annual Pie a Chi Event on Wednesday, ... read more..

4 Tips for Surviving Eastern's Unpredictable Weather Days

12 Sep

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4 Tips for Surviving Eastern's Unpredictable Weather Days

By Rocio Avitia An ENMU student shares how to prepare for any kind of weather.What is the weather like this week? Are you afraid to go out in a long sleeve shirt because you will be roasting by the en... read more..

Journalist Arrives at ENMU to Teach Communication

07 Sep

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Journalist Arrives at ENMU to Teach Communication

by Emiliana Walker If you walk into the Communication Building at Eastern New Mexico University, there is a good chance you will run into Dr. Jenny Dean, one of two new assistant professors of commun... read more..

Greyhound Football Ready for Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium

07 Sep

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Greyhound Football Ready for Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Greyhound Stadium

by Adam Pitterman The long wait is nearly over and the Eastern New Mexico University football team will make its home debut in the Grand Opening of Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation S... read more..

Meet Gregory Gallagher: Instructor of Music

07 Sep

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Meet Gregory Gallagher: Instructor of Music

by Wendel Sloan "I am often an introvert, but completely unleash when I am on stage performing."--Gregory GallagherQ. When did you begin working at ENMU? August 5th, 2016 Q. What are the main duties o... read more..

07 Sep

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ENMU Enrolls Over 6,000 for First Time

With a 2016 fall enrollment of 6,014, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has recorded the highest enrollment in its 82-year history. Undergraduate student numbers total 4,593 and graduate enrol... read more..