2016 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

30 Jun

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Ivana Mali, Biology Professor

photos by Jessica Curtis "I find great joy in sharing my knowledge about the natural world and the issues about biodiversity we are facing today." - Ivana MaliDr. Ivana Mali, originally from Serbia, ... read more..

Grad is NPR's Mountain Stage Radio Show Musical Director

30 Jun

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Grad is NPR's Mountain Stage Radio Show Musical Director

by Desiree M. Cooper "Of course, my basic love is playing and performing music, but I also love interacting with the celebrity musicians, singers and songwriters that I meet each week." - Ron SowellEa... read more..

Professor Asked to Serve on International Astronautics committee

29 Jun

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Professor Asked to Serve on International Astronautics committee

by Wendel Sloan Editor's Note: Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, has been appointed to the History Committee of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). In the following interview, ... read more..

ENMU Graduate Inducted into Country Radio Hall of Fame

28 Jun

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ENMU Graduate Inducted into Country Radio Hall of Fame

by Cathalena E. Burch ARIZONA DAILY STAR Jim Slone is in the Arizona Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has won a Country Music Association Award or two and sat on the CMA's board for a spell in the ea... read more..

23 Jun

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Professional Senate

By Wendel Sloan Terms on the ENMU Professional Senate ended on Wednesday for (L-R) Wendel Sloan, Elaine Gard, president, and Daniella Garcia.They were presented certificates of appreciation by other s... read more..

ENMU Grad Retired from CIA: Lived in Los Alamos During Manhattan Project

23 Jun

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ENMU Grad Retired from CIA: Lived in Los Alamos During Manhattan Project

by Wendel Sloan "I have witnessed the death of a loved one, tragedy and depression and yet here I am at 78 years of age and still tugging along." – Dimas M. Chavez Dimas M. Chavez, who has a bache... read more..

22 Jun

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ENMU Grad Wins Award for Art

HOUSTON, May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunting PLC announced that You Step In by Houston artist and ENMU graduate Padaric Kolander is the winner of the $50,000 Hunting Art Prize for 2016. The 42" by 64"... read more..

22 Jun

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New Greyhound Stadium Nearing Completion

Thousands of students, employees, alumni and community members are expected to file into ENMU's new all-purpose Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium for the first football game at 7 p.m. on Saturday, S... read more..

16 Jun

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Audit Gives ENMU Clean Bill of Health

Eastern New Mexico University is one of only two institutions of higher education in New Mexico that received a clean bill of health from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Central New Mexico Comm... read more..

16 Jun

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Teaching the Teachers

By Anna George Staff Writer Portales News-Tribune Eastern New Mexico University is hosting its 17th Spanish Immersion Institute, a class geared toward teaching teachers fluent Spanish by not letting t... read more..

14 Jun

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Vee Lucas Sails to ENMU

Interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "I want to help students improve their lives and reach their goals." – Vee LucasEditor's Note: Vee Lucas, who began her position as Eastern New Mexico ... read more..

Katherynne Padilla Reflects on Student Body Presidency

14 Jun

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Katherynne Padilla Reflects on Student Body Presidency

"The most rewarding part of being the president was watching individuals rise to the occasion and become the senator, student, director and leader that they may have never believed they could read more..

ENMU Employee Presenting on Israel-Palestine Conflict at Conference in Sierra Leone

13 Jun

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ENMU Employee Presenting on Israel-Palestine Conflict at Conference in Sierra Leone

by Wendel Sloan Sean Shepherd, instructional resource center coordinator in Golden Library, has been invited to present his paper "Peace is Possible: Creating Palestine" at the University of Sierra Le... read more..

ENMU Tabs Waggoner as New Athletic Director

09 Jun

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ENMU Tabs Waggoner as New Athletic Director

by ENMU Athletic Communications Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble announced the selection of Dr. Greg Waggoner as the new athletic director of ENMU at a June 3 press conference. ... read more..

ENMU Faculty Member Appointed to State Parks Advisory Board

09 Jun

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ENMU Faculty Member Appointed to State Parks Advisory Board

courtesy of the Portales News-Tribune June 7, 2016 New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez recently announced appointments she made to various boards and commissions, one of them being for John Montgomery o... read more..

09 Jun

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ENMU Grad Wins EMMY

Several members of the NBC 16 news team, including ENMU grad Kris nation, in Springfield, Oregon, won a Northwest Regional Emmy Award Saturday night for their coverage of the Oct. 1, 2015 Umpqua Commu... read more..

02 Jun

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Former Student Publishes Second Novel

by Wendel Sloan ENMU Communication Services Former ENMU student Kathleen M. Rodgers was in Clovis on signing copies of her latest novel, Johnnie Come Lately, and the second edition of her debut novel... read more..

Music Professor Has Clarity About Career

02 Jun

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Music Professor Has Clarity About Career

by Amy Waltner Communication Services Dr. Jennifer Laubenthal, assistant professor of clarinet, is in her sixth year at Eastern New Mexico University. Dr. Laubenthal has been playing clarinet sinc... read more..

Animal Whisperer: ENMU Grad Works as Veterinary Technician

02 Jun

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Animal Whisperer: ENMU Grad Works as Veterinary Technician

Best of the Past (from 9-11-15 Greyhound Gazette) by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "I feel like I can make a difference in improving animals' lives." – Jaclyn Adams Jaclyn Adams, who gr... read more..

Ronda Stanley is All About That B.A.A.S.

27 May

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Ronda Stanley is All About That B.A.A.S.

Ronda Stanley began working toward an online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with emphasis in criminal justice and sociology at Eastern New Mexico University in 2014."I wanted to come to read more..

19 May

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Student Spotlight: Gabriela Ramirez

Eastern has definitely been one of the greatest places to go to college. This University is where I was able to take classes towards a degree and meet a crazy amount of wonderful people.When I came he... read more..

18 May

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Faculty Receive Awards at Commencement

ENMU faculty receive awards at this years Commencement.The 2016 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Advising is Dr. Michael Shaughnessy. The 2016 recipient of the Presid... read more..

ENMU Compiles YouTube Videos of 'The Shoes of Graduation'

18 May

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ENMU Compiles YouTube Videos of 'The Shoes of Graduation'

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has compiled a YouTube video of approximately 200 pairs of shoes worn by graduates and audience members at its spring commencement.Eastern New Mexico Universi... read more..

18 May

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Student Spotlight: Adrian Rodriquez

It's crazy having to look back at the last three years and think of it all being in the past. My college journey went by a tad quicker than most, but it still will hold a place in my heart. Enterin... read more..

Ocean's Mysterious Sounds Inspire ENMU Freshman's National-Winning Composition

17 May

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Ocean's Mysterious Sounds Inspire ENMU Freshman's National-Winning Composition

Mysterious sounds from the depths of the ocean inspired Jacob Barrow, an Eastern New Mexico University freshman from San Antonio, Texas, to compose "Keepers of the Deep."Mysterious sounds from the dep... read more..

ENMU Hosting 130th Commencement Convocation on Saturday

12 May

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ENMU Hosting 130th Commencement Convocation on Saturday

There are 567 candidates for graduation at Eastern New Mexico University' 130th Commencement Convocation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, in Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena in Portales.The commenceme... read more..

ENMU Graduate Educates on Women and Children Safety

12 May

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ENMU Graduate Educates on Women and Children Safety

Linda Rudolph Olson, an Eastern New Mexico University graduate, gives presentations to a variety of women's groups on "Keeping Yourself and Your Children Safe" in Kansas City. She has been an execu... read more..

12 May

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Curriculum Department Honors Retirees

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction recently honored retirees Dr. Robin Wells and Dr. Kathleen Pittman. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction recently honored retirees Dr. R... read more..

ENMU Graduation Being Broadcast and Streamed

12 May

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ENMU Graduation Being Broadcast and Streamed

Saturday's 10 a.m. commencement ceremony in Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will be broadcast by KENW-TV on Channel 3-3 and streamed at http://www.ustrea... read more..

ENMU Student on Team Creating 'Student's Little Helper' App

11 May

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ENMU Student on Team Creating 'Student's Little Helper' App

ENMU Student on Team Creating ‘Student's Little Helper' App as appears in (5.13.16) L-R Bresdin O'Malley (NMHU), Anna-Louis Martinez (CNM), Jenn Morales-Owen (NMSU), Carol Wallace(ENMU)# read more..