Monday Memo August 19, 2024
Academics
Fall Enrollment | As of this morning, enrollment is up 11.1%, and student credit hours are up 11.9% compared to this time last year. Thank you to everyone involved in helping us grow enrollment for the fall 2024 semester.
TRIO Student Support Services Nominations | As most ENMU Students qualify for services through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program, the TRIO SSS Program welcomes nominations from ENMU faculty and staff for the Academic Year 2024-25. If you know of a student you would like to nominate, please email the TRIO SSS Office at [email protected] with the student's name and ID number (if available). All nominations will be kept confidential.
Athletics
Athletics Live Streams | ENMU Athletics announced last week that this year’s sports live streams will be available on the Flosports platform. For more information on subscriptions, discounts, and where to access the live streams, visit the Go Eastern Athletics release.
Season Tickets Reminder | ENMU football season is quickly approaching. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to see our Hounds in action. Season tickets are available for purchase on the Go Eastern Athletics website.
Upcoming Events:
- Women’s Soccer at Western Texas College (Exhibition) | Tuesday, August 20 | 1 p.m. (MST) / 2 p.m. (CST) | Snyder, Texas
- Men’s Soccer vs UD NMSU (Exhibition) | Saturday, August 24 | Portales
- Women’s Soccer at Wayland Baptist (Exhibition) | Saturday, August 24 | 1:30 p.m. (MST) / 2:30 p.m. (CST) | Plainview, Texas
Campus Life
Matt the Knife-Comedian and Mentalist | Today, 8 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Ballroom | Matt The Knife (often referred to as "MTK") is an outrageous mentalist, magician, and speaker who's known for his trademark brand of wit that blends intense charisma with wickedly humorous improvisation and unique performance art.
Karaoke Night | Tuesday, August 20 | 6 p.m. | Dallan Sanders Patio | Sing along with other Greyhounds to your favorite songs, and have fun!
Movie Night at Greek Park! | Thursday, August 22 | 8 p.m. | Join ASAB for their monthly movie night. The first fall movie will be featured at Greek Park at 8 p.m. Bring your favorite blanket, and we'll provide the snacks.
Communication Services
Bond 3 Yard Signs | Show your support for higher education in New Mexico! Bond 3 yard signs are now available at the information desk in the administration building.
ENMU Discount Rate in Albuquerque | The Comfort Inn & Suites Albuquerque Downtown offers a $99 ENMU rate for king beds and a $109 rate for two queen beds. Call their general manager, Terese Peralta, at 505.242.5228; she can set you up with the ENMU Discount Rate.
Counseling and Career Services
Part-time Student Hiring Event | We would like to formally invite you to the Part-Time Student Hiring Event in the Sandia Room in the CUB on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have open student positions (both work-study and/or student hire) and are interested in attending, please email [email protected]. If you are interested in posting open positions within your department but are not able to attend in person, please let us know, and we will be sure to include your information at the event and add the posting to the job board. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact us at 575.562.2211 or email us at [email protected].
Department of Public Safety
Parking Decals | ENMU policy requires all motor vehicles to be registered on campus if they will be parked or operated on university property. Last year’s student decals expired on July 1, 2024, and faculty/staff decals are set to expire on July 1, 2025. Parking decals are available at the ENMU Department of Public Safety (ENMU DPS). You can register as many vehicles as you would like, and registration is free for all vehicles.
The ENMU Department of Public Safety will begin issuing warning citations for “Failure to Register” and “Expired Decal” on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 8 a.m. and will resume formal enforcement for these violations on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 8 a.m.
Contractor, visitor, and temporary parking decals are available at the ENMU DPS.
Parking applications are available at the ENMU DPS. Registration requires a completed application form to be presented in person at the ENMU DPS for verification purposes, along with a valid and current driver’s license and a state motor vehicle registration.
ENMU Ruidoso Recovery Fund
ENMU Ruidoso has set up a recovery fund for ENMU-Ruidoso Staff, Faculty, and Students. All proceeds from this fund will be used exclusively to assist ENMU-Ruidoso staff, faculty, and students directly with expenses involved in the recovery and relocation after the June 2024 South Fork and Salt fires and resulting floods. To donate today, visit enmu.edu/RecoveryFund.
Fine Arts
Season Tickets | Available until September 26 | The Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking has announced the availability of 2024-25 season tickets for their theatre performances. Tickets are only $28 each, a savings of $12 over individual tickets. Seats are guaranteed for each show throughout the year. For ticket purchases, visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive . For any questions, contact the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking at 575.562.2711 or by email at [email protected].
Willis Glen Miller III, Guest Piano Recital | Thursday, August 29 | 7-8 p.m. | Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall | This event is free and open to the public.
Lifelong Wellness Classes
Faculty and staff can sign up for the following classes either for credit or non-credit
Non-Credit Course
Yin Yoga
Join Melissa Maas and release and rest on Thursday evenings through the art of Yin Yoga. Yin Yoga aims to get deep into the muscle and facia through long held poses and stretches. Come ready to explore using your props to support the shapes and learn to develop comfort and your edges. Suitable for every level!
When: Thursdays, August 22 – December 12, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: Greyhound Arena, Room 11
Registration Fee: $108
Age: 16+
Call Distance Learning at 575.562.2165 to register.
For Credit Courses
Running: Walking and Jogging
Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. -5:50 p.m.
Greyhound Arena
Zumba
Monday and Wednesday, 5:15-6 p.m.
Greyhound Arena
Aqua Aerobics
Monday and Wednesday; 8 - 8:50 a.m. or 9-9:50 a.m.
Natatorium
Sunset Flow Yoga
Friday; 2-3:40 p.m.
Greyhound Arena
Free New Outdoor Workout Facility
Visit the new outdoor workout facility by the College of Business and in front of the outdoor basketball courts.
Take your phone and download the free app with free workouts that walk you through each station.
A full listing of all workout facilities that students, faculty, and staff can use throughout the year can be found at https://www.enmu.edu/greyhound-life/student-involvement/sports-recreation-intramurals
Free Noon Time Faculty/Staff/Students Basketball
Monday-Friday; 12-1 p.m.
Greyhound Arena
Contact Noontime Commissioner Dr. Donald "Doc" Elder at [email protected] for more information.
Below is a photo taken last week of Dr. Elder in action on the noon ball courts at Greyhound Arena
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