2018 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

19 Dec

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Make the Most of Winter Break

Snow Yeah: David Aguirre, who recently graduated from ENMU, provides quick ideas to be productive this holiday season.Yes, you made it. You finished the semester and winter break has begun. What most ... read more..

The Speck Family. Front Row (L-R): Laura, Adelaide and George. Back Row (L-R): Steve, Greg, Jim and Mike.

19 Dec

Alumni Success

Adam

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A Family of Greyhounds (Part One)

Meet the Specks, who have had several members of their family attend ENMU.Meet the Specks, who have had several members of their family attend Eastern New Mexico University. In part one, Greyhound Gra... read more..

19 Dec

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Wants to Become Attorney in Family Law or Business Law

Jennifer Martinez, who goes by "Jenny," is a student at the Eastern New Mexico University working towards a bachelor's degree in political science with minors in business administration and Spanish. J... read more..

19 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Presents Research at New Mexico Association of Museums Annual Conference

Justin Falls, who graduated from ENMU on Dec. 15, gave a research presentation at the New Mexico Association of Museums Annual Conference in October.Justin Falls, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico... read more..

19 Dec

Eastern Experience

Desiree Cooper

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Meet Miss Native ENMU 2018-19

"It is a great honor to be Miss Native ENMU and not only to represent my University and Tribe, but all Native Americans. This title has helped me to celebrate my culture and become a role model for yo read more..

12 Dec

Academic Highlights

Adam

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ENMU Graduate Student Conducts Research to Determine if Cultural Connection can be Discerned in Irrigation Systems at Creekside Village in New Mexico

Christine Gilbertson, an #ENMU graduate student studying anthropology and archaeology, is working on a grant project funded by the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute titled "Historic and An... read more..

12 Dec

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Aspires to Become Math Teacher

"As an educator, I want to teach students the subject of math, but also help them realize their own personal strengths and help them grow as an individual," says Rayelle Rivale. Rayelle with her two s read more..

12 Dec

Success Spotlight

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Online Student Learning Programming and Statistical Skills at ENMU

"Fiber optic technology is really fascinating. I think I will always want to be outside doing work, but I'd also like to work on some projects that involve some of the programming and statistical skil read more..

12 Dec

General

Desiree Cooper

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New Post Office Clerk Enjoys University Life at ENMU

Katreena Bryan shares that her favorite part of being a Post Office Clerk is "knowing that the mail I deliver brightens someone's day one way or another." Katreena Bryan, who also goes by "Kat," is... read more..

12 Dec

Eastern Experience

Adam

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6 Do's and Don'ts for Graduating Seniors

Ready for commencement? David Aguirre, an ENMU student graduating this December, shares his advice on how to make the most of life as a Greyhound Grad.Graduating soon and freaking out about life after... read more..

05 Dec

Eastern Experience

Desiree Cooper

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My Eastern Experience: 2018-19 ENMU Rey

Johnathan Renteria was recently crowned the 2018-19 Rey at Eastern New Mexico University. He is studying criminal justice with a minor in Spanish.Johnathan Renteria was recently crowned the 2018-19 Re... read more..

05 Dec

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Dreams of Becoming Crime Scene Investigator

Victoria Navarro, who is pursuing a major in criminal justice with a minor in sociology at Eastern New Mexico University, will graduate in spring 2019.Victoria Navarro, who is pursuing a major in crim... read more..

05 Dec

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Aims to Become a Criminal Prosecutor

"I hope to bring justice to those who have experienced violent crime, and I want to be able to give peace to their families," says Victoria Forte.Tori with her parents. "I hope to bring justice to th read more..

(L-R) Regina Bouley Sweeten, Gene Bundy, Richard Baysinger, Karen Nelson and Christy Ruby.

05 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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Five ENMU Librarians Present at New Mexico Library Association Conference

The librarians discuss their conference experience and presentation topics.Five librarians from Eastern New Mexico University gave presentations at the New Mexico Library Association (NMLA) Annual Con... read more..

An interview taking place at ENMU’s Career Fair.

28 Nov

Eastern Experience

Adam

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Greyhounds Attend the ENMU Career Fair

Students, professors and employers discuss their experience at the Career Fair.Eastern New Mexico University's Counseling and Career Services hosted their Annual Career Fair on Nov. 9. They aimed to e... read more..

28 Nov

Alumni Success

Adam

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Greyhound Grad Sets Sail as Program Director for the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center

Dr. Teresa Coronado shares what sailing means to her, why she chose ENMU and her advice to students interested in working in her career field.Dr. Teresa Coronado, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico... read more..

28 Nov

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Criminal Justice Student Wants to Become a Police Officer

"I hope to become a role model for younger generations that are planning on pursuing law enforcement as a career," says Victor Ordonez, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice a read more..

28 Nov

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Political Science Student Has Plans for Law School and Career as Federal Judge

Joseph Gergel is passionate about the Constitution, U.S. law and history.Joseph Gergel, a junior at Eastern New Mexico University, wants to work for a law firm after graduating from law school, then p... read more..

Silvia Miranda, second from right, received a $25,000 Milken Educator Award on Nov. 20.

28 Nov

Alumni Success

Adam

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Helping 4th Graders Do the "Write" Thing Earns Greyhound Grad a $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Silvia Miranda, a teacher in Clovis, is the only Milken Educator Award winner from New Mexico this year.Who knew that improving fourth-graders writing skills would be part of the NEW new math? Teacher... read more..

14 Nov

Events

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the 2018 Homecoming Queen

"Being the Homecoming Queen means representing yourself, ENMU and the community in a way that everyone will be proud," says Catalina Arana-MendozaCatalina Arana-Mendoza, who was recently crowned the 2 read more..

14 Nov

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU BSN Program Helps Online Student Stay Connected to New Mexico

"Being a Greyhound lets me have a legitimate claim to New Mexico now that I live and work out of state – I miss the state and try to hold on to it in any way I can," said Ryan Kerr, who lives in Seatt read more..

14 Nov

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Student Aims to Raise Awareness for Victims of Human Trafficking

"My career and life goal is to raise awareness for victims of human trafficking and help restore their lives, as well as aid in the prosecution of traffickers in any way that I can, whether as an expe read more..

Sarah Navarrette, left, promotes the United Way of Eastern New Mexico's programs.

14 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Empowers Local Women to Succeed with Women's Initiative Network Programs

Sarah Navarrette, who graduated from ENMU in 2017, uses her work as the campaign outreach associate for the United Way of Eastern New Mexico to make a difference in the local area.Sarah Navarrette, wh... read more..

07 Nov

General

Adam

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ENMU Assistant Professor from Russia Reflects on Lifelong Love of Art

Alla Parsons, a new assistant professor of art focused on two-dimensional studio art at Eastern New Mexico University, aspires to grow as an artist and hopes to increase student activity in the Depart... read more..

07 Nov

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Graduate Student Plans to Become Chief Nurse and Nursing Instructor

Carlos Buenos, an online student pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from ENMU, would like to become a nursing instructor to "encourage and support" students pursuing a nursing degree. Ca... read more..

07 Nov

Eastern Experience

Adam

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My Eastern Experience: Creating a Resume with ENMU Counseling and Career Services

David Aguirre, an ENMU student, shares how ENMU Counseling and Career Services helped him craft an effective resume.I am currently taking a senior seminar class as a graphic design major at Eastern Ne... read more..

07 Nov

Events

Desiree Cooper

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Meet the 2018 ENMU Homecoming King

Clay Enderez shares what the new leadership role means to him and his dream of becoming a counselor to help people with mental illness. Clay Enderez, the 2018 Homecoming King at Eastern New Mexic... read more..

(L-R) Camille Hernandez, Elizabeth Griego, Jayme Gage, Rebecca Lodato, Kristen Sandoval

07 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Students Win 2018 EBS Knowledge Bowl

The EBS Knowledge Bowl, part of the New Mexico Speech-Language Hearing Association's Annual Convention, is a competition between the universities in New Mexico offering communicative disorders program... read more..

The 2018 NAfME National Conference will feature a performance by the ENMU Chamber Singers.

31 Oct

Academic Highlights

Adam

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ENMU Chamber Singers to Perform on National Stage at 2018 NAfME National Conference

The ENMU Chamber Singers will perform before music educators, district arts supervisors and leaders in the music education profession from around the country at the National Association for Music Educ... read more..

31 Oct

Success Spotlight

Adam

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ENMU Nursing Student Has Passion for Teaching

"My passion is teaching, and it happens at work all the time," says Sean McTavish, who works as a clinical coordinator for the San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico. Sean with his read more..