Academic Affairs

Manny Varela (professor of biology), Ann Varela (instructor of mathematics), and Michael Shaughnessy (professor of special education) have published a new book titled “The Most Influential Scientists Who Changed the World.” DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/PZCQ3305

The MAESTRO Mentoring Program at the College of Education and Technology is excited to announce a series of Friday Brown Bag Sessions this semester. Join us from Noon to 1:00 p.m. to explore diverse topics and discover on-campus resources tailored to support your academic journey.  These sessions are open to all students and provide valuable learning opportunities and insights. Don't miss out!

• February 23 | Dealing with Stress
• March 22 | Navigating Library Databases and Library Resources
• April 5 | Writing Center Services, APA Format and Strategies to Avoid Plagiarism

Use the link below to reserve your seat! Available either in person or by Zoom.

https://enmueducation.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxT5LoS2zZFaTFI

Athletics

Congrats to former ENMU Greyhound Basketball player and College Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Hays on his induction into the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame. The Dora, NM native, who holds two degrees from ENMU, went on to win more than 1500 games coaching baseball at Lubbock Christian and Texas Tech. He will be honored at a banquet at the Albuquerque Convention Center on June 23. 

After a 2-2 weekend, Baseball is back home Friday through Sunday against Texas A&M Kingsville. All games are free to attend.

Softball is 7-1 in the season. They are on the road to open LSC play against Texas A&M International this weekend.

Congrats to the following track athletes after another great weekend in Albuquerque.

• Jodian Stewart now has the 27th furthest jump among DII student-athletes in the long jump. Her mark of 5.82m (19-1.25) puts her in a solid spot going into the Lone Star Conference championships.
• Tamia Smith threw over 15 meters for her third time this season with a 15.04m (49-4.25) result in the weight throw. Smith ranks fourth among all throws from the Lone Star Conference in the event and is one of three student-athletes to toss that distance (15m) three times or more in 2023-24.

The Greyhounds will now be off for two weeks to prepare for the 2024 indoor Lone Star Conference track and field championships.

Campus Life

Movie Night | Campus Union Ballroom | Tonight at 8 p.m. | Contact Campus Life for more information

Valentine's Day Pop-Up Cake Pops | Campus Union Lobby | Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Communication Services

Communication Services is now collecting photo submissions ahead of ENMU's 90th anniversary. Alumni and current students can submit photos of their happiest moments at Eastern by submitting their photos to www.enmu.edu/PictureSubmission. Submissions may be used for our 90th Anniversary celebration webpage.

Eastern New Mexico University proudly presents Rodney Atkins at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 6 p.m., sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank.

Rodney Atkins, one of Country Music’s biggest stars, has reached such heights as being named the Top New Male Vocalist at the ACM Awards and seeing his single "Watching You" become the number one song of the decade, according to Country Aircheck, and earn the songwriter a BMI “Million-Air” Award.

To order tickets today, visit www.enmu.edu/RodneyAtkins.

Fine Arts

Swanee Singers & Jazz Concert | Thursday at 7 p.m. | Buchanan Hall, Music Building

Single Reed Celebration | Opening Concert Friday at 7, Closing Concert Saturday at 4 | Buchanan Hall, Music Building

Foundation

ENMU students, it is time to apply for scholarships from the ENMU Foundation! Applications are being accepted through Feb. 15 at 11 a.m., MST.

To apply, you must be admitted to ENMU. For admission questions, contact Enrollment Services at 575.562.2178 before you apply for ENMU Foundation Scholarships.

If admitted, log onto your ENMU Portal and select "Apply for Foundation Scholarships" from the Financial Resources section on the left Launchpad menu.

Once you are redirected to the Community Force Login page, select "ENMU Student" at the top. This will then take you directly to the application.

For more information on scholarships from the ENMU Foundation, https://www.enmu.edu/admission/scholarships/current-students.

Golden Library

2023 New Mexico Tax Documents are available at the GSSC and can be found on the media display case near the circulation desk! Check out the Tax Information Library guide for more tax resources.

Monday Memo Throwback

Here is the throwback to 2.12.2014 when current ENMU Alumni Board President Carla Anaya was still a student here

Multicultural Affairs

Ghanaian Heritage Presentation | Today at 2 p.m. | Sandia Room, CUB | From History to culture, dances, traditions, music, and much more. Join the Ghanaian graduate students: Charity and Felix as they share educative information on their home country and all its wealth.

Delicacies from a Ghanaian Cuisine | Tomorrow at 5 p.m. | Culinary Arts Building | A live demonstration of how to prepare Ghana Jollof Rice and some side dishes with Benedicta Sackey-Clarke and Chef Agudie, as well as the help of other International Ghanaian students in ENMU. The menu will consist of Soup for starters, Jollof rice, Kelewele (Spicy fried plantains), and coleslaw.

Honoring Love and Legacy: Saint Valentine’s impact on Black History | Wednesday at 2 p.m. | Sandia Room, CUB | This unique, thought-provoking, and engaging event will delve into the intersection of love, history, and culture, as we explore the remarkable story of Saint Valentine within the context of Black history.

Black History Month Durags and Bonnets | Friday, February 16 | All Day | The idea generated from the want and desire to express self-care and self-love to Black men and women throughout the University. In the '90s and early 2000s, the Durag became a fashion statement of Black pride, worn by rappers like 50 Cent and basketball players like Allen Iverson. Although its trend has worn off, it is now re-emerging as an act of self-love. In that vein of reclamation, various colleges are celebrating Durag and Bonnet Day.

Student Research and Creativity Conference

The 50th Annual Student Research and Creativity Conference deadline for submission is March 4th! Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines can present their research and creative works in paper, poster, performance, and art display categories. This year, we will also welcome Culinary Arts to the conference, where students will submit and prepare original or modified interpretations of recipes for review. This university conference allows students to gain valuable presentation experience and feedback on their work from faculty members across many disciplines. There is a complimentary awards banquet in the evening for participants and two guests where category winners are announced and given a cash prize.

Complete information about the conference, including details for sponsoring faculty, can be found by clicking the “SRCC Information” button on the website www.enmu.edu/srcc.

Monday Memo Submissions

Please submit any announcements to www.enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is set to be published.