Academic Affairs
Dr. Olga Gould presented her meta-synthesis paper titled "Dialogic Teaching and Learning Approach – from the Commonwealth of Nations Schools to the American Classrooms: Implications of the Research on the Dialogic Teaching" on November 11th at the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER) Conference 2023 in Santa Fe, NM.
Athletics
Football – A dozen Eastern New Mexico University football student-athletes are part of a distinguished list of those earning all-conference honors. Freshman Elijah Zeh and Andre Jones were named first-team All-LSC, and Talon Sanders was named second-team All-LSC.
A trio of linemen were crucial in ENMU's dominant rushing attack and efficient passing offense. The student-athletes recognized are Hunter St. John, Christian Griego, and Bailey Adair.
Jace Martin was one of two tight ends to receive the honor; his most pressing contribution came in the blocking game, where he was challenged to create space in the wing-T rushing attack.
Sophomore quarterback Mario Sanchez was named to the list after a sensational sophomore season. He started all eleven games under center. He guided the offense, throwing 66-of-107 (61.7%) for 1,184 yards and 13 touchdowns. He posted 135 carries for 558 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Junior Jonathan Watson had a productive first season with ENMU. His honorable mention recognition comes after 52 carries for 362 yards and five touchdowns.
Clovis, N.M. native Robert Nora made the honorable mention team as a return specialist. Over the course of the season, he returned 21 kicks for 452 yards (21.5 avg).
Two other specialists made the list. Francisco Moreno Gonzalez was one of four punters selected on the list. The graduate student from Mexico posted 43 punts, with 15 pinned inside the 20-yard line for an average of 40.1 yards per punt.
Long snapper Dillon Hein is a big reason why the punt game was so strong in 2023. In addition to those duties, the Las Cruces, N.M. native helped the team go 4-of-7 on field goals and 45-of-46 on PATs.
In addition to recognition as a first-teamer, Andre Jones was named the LSC Offensive Freshman of the Year.
Men’s Basketball – The men’s team split the weekend with a 92-82 win over Adam’s State and a 75-74 loss to Fort Lewis.
Men’s Soccer – Congrats to Sophomore defender Felix Drizinsky, who was selected to the LSC All-Conference Second Team, while first-year forward Ignacio Lopez was recognized to the LSC All-Freshman Team.
Volleyball – Congrats to Mikaela Garvin on being named All-LSC Second Team. Garvin earned her fourth career LSC award.
Women’s Basketball – The women’s basketball team split the weekend. They beat Adams State 70-58 and dropped a challenging game at Western Colorado 64-58. They are on the road this weekend at CSU Pueblo on Friday and at UCCS on Saturday.
Women’s Soccer – Congrats to Samantha Jefferies on being named to the LSC All-Academic Team
ENMU History
November 23, 2023, marks the 90th anniversary of the Administration Building dedication on the Eastern New Mexico University campus.
On Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 1933, 7000 people gathered for a program to celebrate the opening of the Administration Building on the Eastern New Mexico Junior College campus.
Fine Arts
This past fall, the Greyhound Sound took the field at stadiums across New Mexico, performing songs from the band Metallica.
Why was the Greyhound Sound rocking out to a heavy metal band that has dominated the hard rock scene for the last forty years?
This past year, Metallica announced the inaugural marching band competition for Universities and High Schools, titled “For Whom the Band Tolls,” with over $180,000 in prizes to be awarded. Seven prizes are available: one Collegiate Division 1 Prize, one Collegiate Division 2 & 3 Prize, three High School Prizes, one Fan Favorite – Collegiate Prize, and one Fan Favorite – High School.
To vote for the ENMU Greyhound Sound, visit www.Metallicamarchingband.com from your mobile device or text ENMU’s voting hashtag of #UENEWMEXICO to (833) 609-0330.
Golden Library
ENMU AI Town Hall will be held Friday, December 1, from 1-3 p.m. in the GSSC Presentation Area. Join the ENMU AI Task Force for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities generative AI presents for teaching and learning at ENMU. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
Human Resources
The University will close Wednesday through Friday (November 22-24, 2023) during the Thanksgiving holiday
Summary of Payroll 24 Deadlines:
Paperwork deadline: November 13 at 5 p.m.
Timesheet deadline: November 17 at 1 p.m.
Timesheet changes: November 20 at 9 a.m.
Employees (faculty/staff/students) who normally pick up a paper check in the HR office can do so beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. However, checks will be dated November 24 and cannot be cashed/deposited until that date. Checks not picked up before the break will be available Monday, November 27, 2023, at 8 a.m. in the Human Resources Office.
Monday Memo Throwback
Dr. Gamble with Miss Native American ENMU from 2011
Policy and Planning
University Council October 2, 2023, Minutes approved.
Budget and Planning October 18, 2023, Minutes approved.
70-6 Post Office Policy revisions have been approved by the Board of Regents on 11/17/2023.
Please go to the Governance Portal pages to view the policy and the meeting minutes.
President’s Office
President’s Holiday Reception | Tuesday, Dec. 5 | 10 a.m. – Noon | Campus Union Ballroom | Enjoy an array of holiday treats, hot and cold beverages, and the company of dear friends and colleagues.
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.
