2020 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

16 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Aims for Career as Certified Management Accountant

Kameron Bowers, an accounting major with a minor in communication studies at ENMU, plans to become a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and serve as a direct report to the head of a company.Kameron... read more..

16 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graduate Student Takes Second Place at the New Mexico Academy of Science Research Symposium

Sundar Sapkota had an eventful final semester as a biology graduate student at ENMU: he received second place at the New Mexico Academy of Science (NMAS) Research Symposium and successfully defended h... read more..

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy, Ann Varela and Dr. Manuel Varela and their new book about biochemists.

16 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Serves on Harvard Medical School Committees Honoring Faculty Members

Dr. Manuel Varela, a professor of biology, has been selected to join two committees for Harvard Medical School's "Memorial Minutes" initiative, which pays tribute to deceased faculty members for their... read more..

09 Dec

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Pre-Med Student Accepted into Optometry School

Vincent Goodman, who is majoring in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine and minoring in sociology, plans to graduate from ENMU in spring 2021 and begin optometry school that fall.Vincent Goodman,... read more..

Sierra Montoya (right) with her roommate, Briana Rodriguez.

09 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Graphic Design Student Plans to Create Adaptive Clothing in Fashion Career

Sierra Montoya dreams of working as a fashion merchandiser and collection designer for an athletic brand, like Nike, Adidas or Under Armor.Sierra and Coach LV. Sierra Montoya, a graphic design major ... read more..

Danielle Castro leading a pirate yoga session (pre-pandemic).

02 Dec

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Hosts Virtual Story Times for Amarillo Public Library

Danielle Castro, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in agricultural science from Eastern New Mexico University in 2016, is a library assistant at the Amarillo Public Library (APL) East Branch.Dani... read more..

02 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Psychology Student Comes from Family of Greyhound Grads

Laura Murphy, who is majoring in psychology and minoring in business and health and human services, would like to serve as a counselor in the mental health or family field or become a psychology profe... read more..

02 Dec

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Anthropology Graduate Student Conducts Geospatial Study of Blackwater Draw Site

"The Blackwater Draw site was a huge pull because I was interested in the peopling of the Americas and Paleoindians," says Taylor McCoy. Taylor McCoy is pursuing a master's degree in anthropology at read more..

02 Dec

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Hosting Virtual Commencement Ceremony and Presidential Inauguration on Dec. 12

ENMU will celebrate the graduates of the class of 2020 with a virtual ceremony on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Immediately following the virtual commencement ceremony, ENMU-Portales will host its first virtual ... read more..

Jonas Kersten (center, back) with his family.

18 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Business Administration Major Hopes to Work for a Hospitality Company

Jonas Kersten plans to work for a hospitality company in either the United States or GermanyJonas Kersten, who is majoring in business administration in hospitality management at Eastern New Mexico Un... read more..

18 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Communication Graduate Student Plans to Open Cake and Craft Shop

One of David M. Silva's goals is to move to Austin, Texas, with his girlfriend, where the duo plans to open a "one-stop-shop for cakes and specialty items needed for any celebratory event, suc read more..

18 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Researches Immunology, Serves as Mentor for STEM Students

Dr. Eliseo Castillo earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in chemistry in 2003 and a Master of Science in Chemistry in 2005 from Eastern New Mexico University.Dr. Eliseo Castillo earned... read more..

11 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Biological Anthropology Major Discusses Her Eastern Experience

Alejandra Chavez-Gallegos is a senior at ENMU majoring in biological anthropology with a minor in criminal justice.Alejandra "Lolly" Chavez-Gallegos is a senior at Eastern New Mexico University majori... read more..

Tate Turnbough, left, working at the Democratic Party’s booth at the Roosevelt County Fair last year.

11 Nov

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Reflects on Experience as DNC Delegate

Tate Turnbough, who graduated from ENMU with a bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in history in spring 2020, was selected to serve as a delegate for the 2020 Democratic National Conve... read more..

11 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor's Research Published in Communication Journal

Dr. Josh C. Bramlett, an assistant professor of communication at ENMU recently had his research published in Social Media and Society, the fourth-ranked communication journal on Google Scholar.Dr. Jos... read more..

04 Nov

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student's Goal is to Teach Art to Children in Myanmar Villages

Van Thang, who also goes by Josh, chose to major in art with an emphasis in visual art and graphic design at Eastern New Mexico University because he has loved making art since his childhood in a smal... read more..

04 Nov

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Professor Named 2020 Western Region Outstanding Early Career Member for the American Association for Agricultural Education

Dr. Marshall Swafford, an associate professor of agricultural education and chair of the Department of Agriculture, Food Science and Kinesiology at ENMU, discusses his AAAE honor.Dr. Marshall Swafford... read more..

28 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Communicative Disorders Major Wants to Help Children 'Find Their Voice'

Mackenzie Haakma hopes to become a speech-language pathologist working with children ages 0-3. Mackenzie Haakma, who is majoring in communicative disorders and minoring in health and human services a... read more..

28 Oct

General

Desiree Cooper

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New Director of ENMU Golden Library Plans to Build Culture of Collaboration and Innovation

Laura Wight oversees all operations and employees of the Golden Library and the Roosevelt County History Museum. Her favorite part of the role is working with the employees from both areas, who she de... read more..

21 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student-Athlete Shares Why She Loves Being a Greyhound

Brianna Remedios's favorite aspects of life as a Greyhound are the "beautiful campus," being a member of the soccer team, meeting lots of people and getting to know her professors personally. Brianna... read more..

21 Oct

General

Desiree Cooper

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Assistant Professor of Spanish at ENMU Has a Passion for Research and Medieval Spanish Literature

Dr. Linda González, a new assistant professor of Spanish, was drawn to ENMU because of the "diverse population of students and the University's focus on excellent teaching." Dr. Linda González, a new... read more..

14 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Environmental Science Major Wants to 'Conserve Our Precious Wildlife and Natural Resources'

Jose Duran, who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental science with minors in geology and wildlife and fisheries science at ENMU, is looking at a variety of career options, including serving... read more..

14 Oct

General

Desiree Cooper

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New ENMU Wellness Counselor Discusses Resources for Students

Blessy Joseph discusses her new role as a wellness counselor and how students can connect at the Counseling Corner.Blessy Joseph started as a wellness counselor for the Eastern New Mexico University O... read more..

07 Oct

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Plans to 'Give Agriculture a Voice' in Future Marketing Career

Raelynn Dusenbery, who is majoring in agricultural education industry option and minoring in visual arts, would like to do marketing, social media management or public relations for the communications... read more..

07 Oct

General

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU STEM Student Talks about the Importance of Renovating the Roosevelt Science Center

Samuel Coronado, a junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in biochemistry with minors in Spanish and mathematics, discusses the Roosevelt Science Center renovation.The passing of Bond C on Nov. 3 means E... read more..

30 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Has an Affinity for Accounting

Parth Sheladia, an accounting major at ENMU, is preparing to take the Certified Public Accountant exam and start an accounting firm.Parth Sheladia, an accounting major at Eastern New Mexico University... read more..

30 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Makes a Difference as Firefighter and EMT

Lauren Frye, who received a bachelor's degree in biology with an emphasis in pre-medicine from ENMU in 2017, is a firefighter and EMT for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department in Virginia.Lauren F... read more..

23 Sep

Success Spotlight

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Student Prepares for Career as Cultural Anthropologist

Josh Castillo DeLosSantos's career plan is to become a cultural anthropologist with additional training in biological anthropology and "travel the world learning about different cultures and applying ... read more..

23 Sep

Alumni Success

Desiree Cooper

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Greyhound Grad Receives Several Prestigious Awards for Debut Novel

Diana Holguin-Balogh's debut novel, "Rosary without Beads," was a finalist in the 2019 Colorado Book Awards in general fiction and a finalist for three awards from the 2019 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awa... read more..

(L-R) Chandlar Head, Casey Hennigan and Cameron Colson

23 Sep

Academic Highlights

Desiree Cooper

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ENMU Voice Majors Win Awards at Virtual Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival

Three Eastern New Mexico University voice majors, Cameron Colson, Chandlar Head and Casey Hennigan, received awards at the Vocal Artistry Art Song Festival of New Mexico, which took place virtually fr... read more..