Monday Memo October 21, 2024

Academics

Distance Learning: Call for Non-Credit Instructors | Do you have a unique interest or talent to share with others? Teaching non-credit courses may be an option for you. The Office of Distance Learning offers non-credit courses to the campus and local community every semester. If you want to teach a course, complete the proposal using the link below:

Non-Credit Proposal Form

Non-credit classes are within the same time frame as the regular academic semester. If you want to teach a class this spring, please complete your proposal and return it by Friday, November 1. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Distance Learning at [email protected] or 575.562.2165.

KENW 50^th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. | KENW Broadcasting Center

Athletics

Athletics Recap (highlight of last week’s wins):

• Men’s Soccer took a 1-0 win against Oklahoma Christian last Wednesday. During Saturday's game, the team also held off UT Tyler with a 0-0 tie.

Upcoming Athletics Games and Events

• Men’s Baseball Exhibition at the University of Arizona | Today, Oct. 21 | 8 p.m. (MST); 7 p.m. (PT) | Tuscon, Arizona (Listen Live on 105.9 FM tonight)
• Men’s Soccer vs. DBU | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | Portales
• Rodeo at Texas Tech | Oct. 24-26 | Texas Tech University Rodeo
• Volleyball vs. St. Mary’s | Friday, Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | Portales
• Cross Country at Lone Star Conference Championships | Saturday, Oct. 26 | Kingsville, Texas
• Football at Western New Mexico | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 12 p.m. | Silver City, NM
• Women’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 1 p.m. | Portales
• Volleyball vs. St. Edward’s | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2 p.m. | Portales
• Men’s Soccer at Sul Ross State | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2:30 p.m. (MST); 3:30 p.m. (CST) | Alpine, Texas

Live video and ticket information for these events is available on the Athletics calendar.

Campus Life

ENMU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society | Support the ENMU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society by purchasing our exclusive T-shirts! Your $20 contribution will help fund our upcoming conference in February. Sizes range from small to 2XL. We have a limited number of sizes, so please reach out soon to ensure you get one! If you would like more information or would like to purchase, please reach out to Drew Davis at [email protected].

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 Rates 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.

ENMU also has a $104-a-night rate at the Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque-North I-25. Visit the Hotel Booking link to check availability.

Remember to Vote on Bond 3

In the November 5th election, be sure to turn over the ballot and vote on Bond 3. Bond 3 will provide 2300 new jobs to the state of New Mexico, and there will be no tax increase. So when you head to the ballot box, be sure to turn over the ballot and vote on Bond 3!

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

Art Faculty Presentation (2024 Regional Art Faculty Show) | ENMU Department of Art faculty members Dr. Julian Francolino, Mr. Scott Golem, Ms. Ann Underwood, Ms. Britta Urness, and Mr. William Wright have works being presented in the 2024 Regional Art Faculty Show hosted by the West Texas A&M University Art Program and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts, the show takes place in the Southwestern Gallery of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum and runs from October 2, 2024, through January 5, 2024.

Call for Artwork: University Juried Exhibition | Submission Deadline: Friday, Dec. 20 | The ENMU Runnels Gallery proudly announces its call for artwork for the 2025 University Juried Exhibition. The submission deadline is Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

The gallery coordinates this prestigious exhibition annually as an opportunity for students to submit artwork for adjudication by a professional artist in a competitive environment. The selected pieces will be displayed at the Runnels Gallery, located within the ENMU Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), from Feb. 24–March 20, 2025. All students are welcome to submit their artwork.

All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, watercolor, ceramics, mix-media, sculpture, illustration, digital work, clothing design, textiles, etc.

Students can review submission guidelines and enter the exhibition by visiting enmu.edu/ArtShow. Entry is free; cash prizes will be awarded.

For more information, contact Bryan Hahn at [email protected].

Chocolate Sunday | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom | ENMU’s Departments of Art and Culinary Arts host their third-annual all-you-can-eat “Chocolate Sunday” fundraising event featuring all-you-can-eat chocolates, a community art auction, live jazz, and exciting costume contest for kids of all ages. All proceeds go toward funding student opportunities, which include special workshops, artists-in-residence events, and more.

Special student “to go” boxes are available. Advance tickets are $25.00 per person (credit card, cash, or check). Tickets at the door are $30.00 per person (cash or check only). Current registered full-time ENMU Students may purchase a $15 “to go” box at the door (cash or check only). To order advance tickets or for more information, go to enmu.edu/ChocolateSunday, call 575.562.2373, or e-mail [email protected].

Faculty Highlight | The New Mexico Art Education Association (NMAEA) has named Dr. Richard A. Schwartz as the 2025 Higher Education Art Educator of the Year for his dedication and service to art education in the state of New Mexico. This significant award honors those whose exemplary classroom practices and community contributions in the field of Visual or Media Arts are deserving of recognition. Schwartz served as the NMAEA higher education representative and facilitated Eastern New Mexico University hosting the NMAEA state-wide conference in November 2023. He will receive his award during the annual New Mexico Art Education Association’s professional development conference in November 2024.

Fear Film Festival | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | University Theatre Center (UTC), Mainstage | Fear Fest is a horror-themed, student-ran, film festival. The event is free and open to the public.  

Vault Open: A Retrospective of Artwork from the University Collection | September 30-November 1, 2024 | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) | The Runnels Gallery is proud to share this diverse selection from the University Art Collection, including existing works from seven artists alongside newly gifted pieces by two artists. The work was curated with place, space, and movement thematic elements. We hope you enjoy this unique blend of past and present.

Information Technology Services Cyber Security

Cyber Security Presentation (Cyber Security Month) | Throughout October, Eastern New Mexico University Cyber Security will be conducting presentations to raise awareness and educate faculty, staff, and students on common cyber threats and how to protect themselves online.

ITS will cover different cybersecurity topics for each week during October. This will be an online event and requires registration before attending. Below is a list of dates with webinar descriptions and links to register for each event.

Previewed below are the dates and Teams events for the Week 3 Password Phishing and Spoofing Webinar:

In this session, we will break down two common cyber threats that target individuals and businesses alike: phishing and spoofing.

• Monday, October 21, 10-10:30 a.m.:  Register for the Teams event.
• Tuesday, October 22, 10- 10:30 a.m.: Register for the Teams event.
• Thursday, October 24, 2-2:30 p.m.: Register for the Teams event.

KENW 50th Anniversary Celebration

Make your plans now to join KENW on Saturday, Oct. 26 as we celebrate 50 years!

Schedule of events:

• 2:30 p.m. | Rededication ceremony of the Duane W. Ryan Broadcast Center
• 3:15-5 p.m. | Tours of the Duane W. Ryan Broadcast Center

Location:

52 Broadcast Center
Eastern New Mexico University
1500 S Ave K

Multicultural Affairs

Japanese Festivals | Today, October 21 | 2 p.m. | Sandia Room, Campus Union (CUB) | Mio Kaikawa, an International Student from Osaka, Japan, will enlighten the audience with the significance of the festivals in Japanese culture, such as Ohanami, Natsu-matsuri along with various events associated with them. For more information, contact International Affairs at 575.562.4915 or [email protected].

Student Affairs/Services

DegreeWorks Workshops | The Advising Center will be offering workshops for current students to learn the new DegreeWorks degree evaluation system to be ready for spring 2025 registration. The workshops will be held in UCC 108 in person and live via MS Teams. Students are asked to register at enmu.edu/DegreeWorksWorkshop, and we will send you an invite to the workshop.

• Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.
• Oct. 22 at 6 p.m.
• Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.
• Oct. 28 at 2 p.m..

Eastern’s Got Talent Show | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom | Come to the annual Eastern's Got Talent event on Oct. 22! Support your peers as they showcase their talents and compete to win cash prizes! We have an amazing line-up this year and want an amazing audience to go with it! See you there!

Safe Ride Presents: Just One Drink | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Greyhound Lounge | Just One Drink is designed to help students avoid making huge mistakes with alcohol by educating students that if they do choose to drink, to be responsible and to make smart choices. The program is done in an entertaining, fun way so students will listen, laugh, and learn.

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