Academic Affairs
Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy recently presented a paper at the European Educational Research Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland. The title of his paper was “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Gifted Education Using the Renzulli Learning System.”
Advising
Student Success Workshop | Thursday 2 p.m. | GSSC Room 216 | Time Management Strategies for Success
Athletics
Cross Country is on the road at the Mustang Derby in Wichita Falls this weekend. Congrats to Kaylyn De La Rosa and Maritza Alvarez, who found themselves in the top third of female racers in Las Cruces this Weekend. On the Men’s side, Mattew Guerra had the best finish for ENMU with a time of 16:43.73
Congrats to the football team on an opening night victory over New Mexico Highlands. Also, congratulations to Eric Williams on being named the LSC defensive player of the week. Football is on the road at 11 a.m. vs. Sul Ross State. Tune into 105.9 KSEL Country to hear the game's live broadcast on Saturday with Doc Elder.
Men’s Soccer had a solid first weekend, going 1-1 on their road trip. This week, they are on the road in Grand Junction, Colorado, to take on Westminster College and Colorado Mesa University.
Rodeo has the annual College Daze Rodeo Thursday, Sept. 14-Saturday, Sept. 16, at Lewis Cooper Arena. Plan on coming out and enjoying the largest collegiate rodeo in the Southwest.
Volleyball had a lot of close matches as they went 1-3 this weekend at Midwestern State’s tournament. They are on the road again this weekend at UTPB for the Steve “Iceman” Invitational.
Women’s Soccer had two ties this past weekend in Colorado. Their home opener is this Wednesday at 6 p.m. vs. New Mexico Highlands at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium
Campus Life
Painting with a Swirl is this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom
Communication Services
Rally on Main | Friday, Sept 29– Saturday, Sept 30 | Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring a Beer and Wine Garden, Food Trucks, and Live Music | Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring inflatables, food trucks, live music, face painting and a community pep rally at 1 p.m. For more information, visit enmu.edu/RallyOnMain.
Times Remembered Photography will be on campus to take campus directory photos for all faculty and staff on Monday, September 11, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, September 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the GSSC, at the Downstairs Presentation Area. Please feel free to wear a green ENMU shirt. You may purchase a retouched digital headshot for your personal use for $25. Order forms will be available at the photo session and purchased directly from Times Remembered Photography Studio.
Please contact Communication Services at x2154 or [email protected] with questions regarding faculty and staff photos.
It’s time to order “Eastern Look” polo shirts! Samples are available in the Administration Building, Room 218, to see or visit http://www.enmu.edu/EasternLook. Orders must come from the department chairs/heads or the administrative assistants, to order today, visit http://www.enmu.edu/EasternLook. The cost is $27.00 each and is charged to the department ordering the shirts. If an employee wishes for additional shirts, please arrange to reimburse the department account. Polos are official Adidas polos, solid green with embroidered design. Orders must be received by end of the day today.
Do you have good news from your department that can be shared with the regional media through a press release? Please fill out a press release request form at enmu.edu/NewsStory. The Office of Communication Services is always open to sharing departmental good news with the regional media. Please keep in mind that not all requested stories will become press releases; the Office of Communication Services will contact you once your request is submitted to discuss options further.
Enrollment
ENMU is currently up 5.7% in headcount and 5.7% in student credit hours. Thank you to Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Housing, Advising, and everyone else for all your help this summer as we look to continue to grow our enrollment for Fall 2023
Fine Arts
Join us for our annual College of Fine Arts Fall Festival on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 4 to 5:30 on the Pergola between the Music and Theatre Buildings. Featuring Live Music, Food, Games, Prizes and More.
Family Weekend
ENMU Students be sure to invite your parents for Family Weekend Sept 29-30. Family Weekend features live music, food, a tailgate party, admission to the football game, and chances to win scholarships for the spring semester. Sign up today at enmu.edu/FamilyWeekend
Foundation
Join us in the CUB on September 11th at 11:00 a.m. for a 9/11 Memorial Event Honoring ENMU Alumni Major Ronald Milam. This event is free and open to University students, staff, faculty, and local citizens. Light refreshments will be provided following the memorial ceremony.
Human Resources
NMPSIA RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1
Please keep in mind that all medical plans will see an increase of 7.4% this year, effective October 1. You will notice the new rate hit your September 1 paycheck, as we pay our premiums a month in advance. ENMU recently switched to an 80/20 split for insurance. For most employees (those here prior to July 1) this means that even with the increase, the employee portion of the medical benefit is still less costly than it was prior to July 1. For example, an employee on single coverage participating in the Blue Cross Blue Shield High option plan paid $301.14 per month until July, when we switched to the 80/20 split. For August and September that same employee paid $172.08 per month, and now (beginning Sept 1) the employee will be paying $184.54 per month. You can review the costs of your particular plan on the rate sheets posted on the portal: https://liveenmu.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ENMU-PortalesPortal/IQBj9ZMDvCi9TqNELp_mHMI8Adz1NEGipGjX46Ea59bqvm4?e=Wf23pz&download=1.
There will be no increase to dental or vision benefits. Long Term Disability and Voluntary Life insurance is subject to increase dependent on age brackets so you may see a slight change if you fall into that category. Employees paid on a 9 month pay schedule will not see any change to their medical rates, as the October increase was already calculated into the deductions for the academic year.
Open enrollment will be happening soon, where employees will be able to add/drop coverage or switch plans, so there will be more information about that to come in the near future. Please contact us at [email protected] or extension 2115 if you have any questions.
Welcome August New Hires:
- Johannes Addido – Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
- Cristian Cabrales Arrellano – Assistant Professor of Biology
- Aleisha Chiappone – HR Generalist
- Tim Decker – English Instructor
- James Delvin – Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Seana Evelyn – Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders
- Roderick Gaines – Assistant Football Coach
- Corey Green – Assistant Professor of Biology
- Paul Herrera – Producer/Director KENW-TV
- Myong-Chul Koag – Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
- Georgiana Laws – Instructional Designer
- Yitzen Lizama-Peraza – Instructor of English/Coordinator of American Language and Culture
- Elizabeth Lynch - Assistant Professor of Anthropology (Archaeology)
- Hyokju Maeng - Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
- Wade Martin – KENW-Master Control Operator 1
- Jisook Park – Assistant Professor of Music
- Jessica Posada – Assistant Professor of Voice
- Anuluwapo Ogunleye – Assistant Professor of Agricultural Science
- Katelynn Robinson – Assistant Professor of History
- Yahya Rauf – Assistant Professor of Biology
- Patrick Rogers – Grounds Keeper
- Brainna Schilling – Administrative Assistant Department of Art
- Marie Smithwick – Assistant Professor of Voice
- Elizabeth Stewart – Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
- Ann Underwood – Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design)
Transfers:
- Tracie Campbell - Assistant Professor of Instructional and Curricular Leadership
- Tara Vander Dussen -Instructor of Marketing
Theatre
Season Tickets are now available. This year's production schedule includes productions of The Clean House, Oct. 5-8, 2023; Bunnicula, Nov. 16-19, 2023; Native Gardens, Feb. 29-March 3, 2024; and Dearly Departed, April 18-21, 2024. The 23-24 season was designed for family-friendly entertainment though some shows may not be suitable for all ages. Season tickets are only $28 each, a savings of $12 over individual tickets, guarantee seats to each show, and allow guests to choose reserved seats for shows on our mainstage. To order your season tickets, please visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive. For any questions about season tickets, contact the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking at 575.562.2711 or by email at [email protected]
Monday Memo Submissions
The Office of Communication Services will be producing the email newsletter "The Monday Memo." To submit announcements for review, please visit enmu.edu/MondayMemo. Please submit academic or University related announcements. Any announcements of a matter unrelated to the University will not be accepted.
