Tuesday Memo January 21, 2025

Academic Affairs

51st Annual Student Research and Creativity Conference | The 51st Annual Student Research and Creativity Conference deadline for submission is March 3! Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines can present their research and creative works in paper, poster, performance, and art display categories. This university conference is an opportunity for 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. Please visit enmu.edu/SRCC for more information.

Call for Writers: El Portal | Deadline: February 9th, 2025 | Calling all writers and artists! El Portal’s student prizes are open to submissions in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and art. To submit and be in the running for a cash prize and publication in the spring 2025 issue of the literary journal, visit elportal.submittable.com!

Questions? Send them to Dr. Megan Arlett at [email protected].

Faculty Highlight | On January 10, 2025, Dr. Mark Dal Porto’s orchestral work, titled "Tarantella," was released on the Navona Records SYMPHONIC STRADIVARIUS album. The studio recording of this work was done on June 6th, 2024, by the London Symphony Orchestra. Further information about this release can be found here: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6688/.

SOFO (South Fork Natural Shark History Museum) Presentation | Discover the Fascinating World of Sharks at ENMU!

Eastern New Mexico University is excited to host the SOFO (South Fork Natural History Museum, Bridgehampton, Long Island, N.Y.) Shark Research and Education Team from January 21–24, 2025! The SOFO Team will be presenting throughout the week in specific ENMU classrooms, local high schools (Portales and Clovis), and the general community (see below). This extraordinary team features world-renowned experts in shark/marine science:

Dr. Bradley Peterson from Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, specializing in marine ecology. Dr. Tobey Curtis from NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Service focuses on shark conservation and fisheries management. Mr. Greg Metzger, Chief Field Research Coordinator for SOFO Sharks and founder of Reel Science Charters, is renowned for his innovative shark tagging and tracking work.

The visit culminates with a public seminar on January 23 at 6 p.m. in the Golden Student Success Center. This interactive event will dive into the following:

• Sharks’ essential roles in marine ecosystems.
• Cutting-edge advances in shark satellite tracking technology.
• The power of education to inspire the next generation of marine scientists.

Join us for this inspiring event to meet these global experts shaping marine conservation. Can’t make it? Catch the live stream link on our website: youtube.com/live/QJootGGJeoc.

Learn more about the SOFO Research Team here: sofo.org/sharks/media/

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to explore the captivating world of sharks, a truly unique experience for our university and community!  

Athletics

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

• Women’s Basketball won 98-78 over Sul Ross State last Thursday at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena.
• Men’s Basketball beat their rival, Western New Mexico, on Saturday with a 101-72 victory.

Upcoming Athletics Games and Events

• Women’s Basketball vs. #13 UT Tyler | Thur., Jan. 23 | 4 p.m. (MST); 5 p.m. (CST) | Tyler, Texas
• Men’s Basketball vs. #13 UT Tyler | Thur., Jan. 23 | 6 p.m. (MST); 7 p.m. (CST) | Tyler, Texas
• Track at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational | Multi-day event, Jan. 24-25 | Albuquerque, NM
• Track at Colorado Running Company UCCS Invite | Multi-day event, Jan. 24-25 | Colorado Springs, Colorado

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

Business Office

Surplus Inventory | Departments can view Surplus Inventory available for Department use. Visit the portal on Forms and Downloads/Inventory/Surplus Available. If you want to request an item for your department, click on the order form. Call Inventory at 575.562.2956 for any questions.

Campus Life

Christianity - Unusual Converts to Mere Christianity Presentation | Wed, Jan. 22 | 2 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Sandia Room

Painting with a Swirl | Wed. Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom | Join our talented Campus Life Graphic Artist, Eduardo Najera-Apodaca, for a step-by-step painting tutorial where you'll create a stunning masterpiece to celebrate Valentine’s season! Enjoy refreshments while unleashing your creativity.

Communication Services

ENMU Day at the Roundhouse | ENMU will have Greyhound Day at the Roundhouse from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan 22. Twenty five departments from ENMU will be up at the Roundhouse to celebrate all things Greyhounds. 

ENMU Announces Headlining Artist for Fourth Annual Spring Concert (Sponsored by J.P. Stone Community Bank) | ENMU proudly continues its tradition of bringing top country music acts to the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena with platinum-selling artist, songwriter, and producer Breland. The show will also feature the Phil Hamilton Band and opening act Thomas Hinds.

Purchase your tickets now and join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena for a night you won’t want to miss. Pre-sale is now open! Get the best seats at enmu.edu/Breland with code: ENMU. Doors open at 6 p.m.

For more information about VIP Packages, call 575.562.2123 or email [email protected]. Ticket purchases help raise money for scholarships here at ENMU.

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.

Employee Calendar | 2025 Employee calendars can be found on the portal under Forms/Downloads/Communication Services or Human Resources.

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

Animal Bodies: An Exhibition of Artwork from Misty Gamble | Jan. 2- Feb. 14; open during GSSC hours | Runnels Gallery | This event is free and open to the public.  

Marina Bengoa Roldan Faculty Piano Recital | Thur., Jan 23 | 7 p.m. | Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall | This event is free and open to the public.  

Student Services

2025 DegreeWorks Workshops | The spring 2025 DegreeWorks Workshops for currently enrolled undergraduate students will take place in person in UCC 108 or live via Microsoft Teams. Please register to attend a workshop via https://my.enmu.edu/forms/degreeworks-workshop-registration.    

• Tuesday, Mar 18 at 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Mar. 20 at 6 p.m.
• Monday, Mar. 24 at 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, Mar. 26 at 3 p.m.
• Thursday, Mar. 27 at 12:30 p.m.
• Friday, Mar. 28 at 12:30 pm

Monday Memo Submissions

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