Monday Memo (Tuesday Edition) September 3, 2024

Academics

Fall Enrollment | As of this morning, enrollment is up 4.9%, and student credit hours are up 8.5% 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 2024-2025. 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.

Alumni

Homecoming 2024 Events | Homecoming 2024 is quickly approaching. Don't miss out on this year's "Out-of-this-World" event schedule. Exciting events for Homecoming 2024 are listed below:

• Monday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. | 33rd Annual Song Fest | Campus Union Ballroom (CUB)
• Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. | Special Guest Lecture by Dr. Joel Ager, Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Cal Berkley | Presentation Area, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC)
• Tuesday, Oct 1 at Noon | Green and Silver Marching Band Festival | Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium
• Tuesday, Oct 1 at 2 p.m. | Roosevelt Science Center Grand Opening
• Wednesday, Oct 2 at 11 a.m. | ENMU Campus Community Lunch | Crossroads Cafe; Campus Union Building (CUB)
• Thursday, Oct. 3- Sunday, Oct 6 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday | The Thanksgiving Play | Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center
• Friday, Oct 4 at 6:30 p.m. | Bonfire and Pep Rally | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena
• Friday, Oct 4 at 7:30 p.m. | Drone Show | ENMU is thrilled to announce the region’s first-ever drone show as part of our 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration! Join us near the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena for an unforgettable sound and light experience by Open Sky Drone Light Shows. Let’s make history together!
• Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. | ENMU Mix and Mingle featuring Comedian and "Breaking Bad" actor Steven Michael Quezada | Enchantment Vineyards
• Saturday, Oct 5 at 11 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | US Highway 70
• Saturday, Oct 5 at 6 p.m. | ENMU Football vs. Central Washington | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena

Many more events are happening throughout the week, including volleyball and soccer games and a cross-country home meet. For a full listing of events, visit enmu.edu/Homecoming.

Athletics

Athletics Alumni Updates | ENMU Athletics is seeking assistance in building its comprehensive database of contact information for all former athletics students. To assist, visit their online form.

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. Pricing options are also available for the 2024-25 season and were recently announced on the Athletics website.

Game Recap | The Greyhound Football team dominated the field last Thursday during their season opener against New Mexico Highlands, earning a 63-37 victory.

Soccer Clinics | Faculty and staff, are you interested in youth soccer clinics for your kids? ENMU women's soccer will hold "Greyhound Kickers" every Sunday evening beginning September 1 at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium. The one-hour clinic will be fun for all ages. Please contact assistant coach Nona Borden at [email protected] to register your kids.

Season Tickets Reminder | 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. Pricing options are listed below:

• General Admission - $65
• Bucket Seats - $90
• Chairback Seats - $150
• VIP Tent - $200

Upcoming Athletics Games and Events

• Men’s Soccer vs. Adams State | Thursday, September 5 | 5 p.m. | Portales
• Women’s Soccer vs. Adams State | Thursday, September 5 | 7 p.m. | Portales
• Cross-Country at Aggie Duels | Friday, September 6 | 7 a.m. (MT), 8 a.m. (CT) | Lawton, Oklahoma
• Volleyball vs. Minnesota Crookston-Steel City Showcase | Friday, September 6 | 8 a.m. | Pueblo, Colorado
• Volleyball vs. Lake Superior State-Crookston Steel City Showcase | Friday, September 6 | 12:30 p.m. | Pueblo, Colorado
• Volleyball vs. Cal State East Bay-Crookston Steel City Showcase | Saturday, September 7 | 10:30 a.m. | Pueblo, Colorado
• Women’s Soccer vs. Ft. Lewis | Saturday, September 7 | 11 a.m. | Portales
• Men’s Soccer vs. Ft. Lewis | Saturday, September 7 | 1:30 p.m. | Portales
• Football vs. Sul Ross State | Saturday, September 7 | 6 p.m. | Portales
• Volleyball at Colorado State Pueblo-Crookston Steel City Showcase | Saturday, September 7 | 2:30 p.m. | Pueblo, Colorado

Campus Life

Pop-up Event (Ice Cream Sundae) | Today, September 3 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Lobby | Come and enjoy a free Sundae with all your favorite toppings! Also, meet your favorite ASAB team members!

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.

Rally on Main | Friday, Oct. 18 | 3-10 p.m. | Featuring a community-wide pep rally at 7 p.m. and a free concert after the event with Portales' own Will Banister

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 www.enmu.edu/RecoveryFund.

Fine Arts

Return of the Hounds: Alumni Masterclass+ Festival | September 10-12 Eastern New Mexico University and the Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will host an inaugural music, arts, film, and masterclass festival. Billed as the “Return of the Hounds: Alumni Masterclass+Festival,” the event will bring back some of the university’s most notable alumni for a three-day event to inspire a new generation of artists, musicians, and journalists. The event is the creation of ENMU alum Mike Dawson (BA Piano Performance, 1985), who serves as its chief executive producer. Dawson is a filmmaker, composer, and music producer with a decades-long industry success record. He is also the founder of Assignment Universe, which produces “big tent” events and partners with educators to promote imaginative thinking and scientific literacy.

ENMU alumni participants include Diné jazz musician Delbert Anderson, Native American Veterans Affairs advocate Thomas Bandzul, and pianist Valerie M. Trujillo. Radio/television historian Dr. Donna Halper, LA Philharmonic President Kim Noltemy, and award-winning Mexican magical realism artist Jade Leyva will attend as special guests.

As the festival finale, a free community concert on September 12 will feature two-time Grammy-winning artist Robert Mirabal of Taos Pueblo. Free tickets are available at enmu.edu/Mirabal.

Full details and a schedule of events can be found online at: enmu.edu/MasterClass.

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 enmutheatre.ludus.com. For any questions, contact the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking at 575.562.2711 or by email at [email protected].

Beautiful Utility: An Exploration of Afghan Blankets—Known and Rediscovered (Exhibition) | Available through September 20 (open during GSSC hours) | Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), Runnels Gallery | This exhibition features Afghan Blankets, whose artists can be identified, and rediscovered pieces from various venues.

If you are unable to attend in person, see the gallery’s virtual tour available at enmu.edu/RunnelsGallery.  

Lifelong Wellness Classes

Faculty and staff can sign up for the following lifelong wellness classes for credit:

• 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 Outdoor Workout Facility 

Visit the new outdoor workout facility located between the College of Business and the outdoor basketball courts. Take your phone and download the app to view 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 enmu.edu/greyhound-life/student-involvement/sports-recreation-intramurals

Monday Memo Throwback

Throwback to Multicultural Affairs students (and Rey Coss and Jacob Lee) at the 2011 Roosevelt County Fair

Multicultural Affairs

Rajasthani Caravan | Today, September 3 | 7 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom | Rajasthani Caravan’s authentic “Rajasthani Folk Music & Dance Show” is high octane and spiced with mirchi! They aim to promote, preserve, and share Rajasthani culture. Performances will include various elements of the Rajasthani arts: colorful costumes, the spinning dance of the snake-charmer, devotional singing, unusual instruments, story-telling, and ancient love songs. For more information, contact International Affairs at 575.562.4915 or by email at [email protected].

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