Monday Memo Feb 3, 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 for participants and two guests in the evening, where category winners are announced and given a cash prize. Please visit enmu.edu/SRCC for more information.

Call for Proposals-Grant Applications | Internal Faculty Research and Instructional Development Grant Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

The deadline for receiving applications is the last Friday of March, Friday, March 28, 2025.

Eligible Faculty:

• Faculty eligible for internal grants are tenured or faculty in tenure-track positions who hold terminal degrees in their discipline.
• Faculty hired into a tenure-track position as ABD (“All But Dissertation”) who expect to complete their terminal degree within one year are also eligible to apply.
• Non-tenure track faculty are welcome to submit applications.

Please visit my.enmu.edu/FRID for more information.

Call for Writers-El Portal | Deadline: February 9, 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].

Athletics

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

• Following a tight game against their opponents, Women’s Basketball player Abbi Holder scored five points in the final four seconds of the game, ending the game with a 70-69 win over Midwestern State last Thursday. 
• After a tug-of-war against the Midwestern State Mustangs, the Men’s Basketball team closed their Thursday game, winning 70-69.
• Baseball took three of four from Texas A&M Kingsville on the road this past weekend
• Softball took 4 of 5 on their road trip at the South Central Region Crossover. 

Upcoming Athletics Games and Events

• Women’s Basketball vs. Angelo State | Thursday, Feb. 6 | 5 p.m. | Portales
• Men’s Basketball vs. Angelo State | Thursday, Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | Portales
• Softball vs. Lincoln (Mo.)-West Texas A&M Invitational | Friday, Feb. 7 | 10:15 a.m. (MST); 11:15 a.m. (CST) | Canyon Texas
• Softball vs. UCCS West Texas A&M Invitational | Friday, Feb. 7 | 10:15 a.m. (MST); 11:15 a.m. (CST) | Canyon Texas
• Baseball vs. St. Edward’s | Friday, Feb. 7 | 2 p.m. | Portales
• Softball vs. Minnesota State – Moorhead | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 10:15 a.m. (MST); 11:15 a.m. (CST) | Canyon, Texas
• Baseball vs. St. Edwards | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 1 p.m. | Portales
• Women’s Basketball vs. UT Permian Basin | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 1 p.m. | Portales
• Men’s Basketball vs. UT Permian Basin | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 3 p.m. | Portales
• Baseball vs. St. Edwards | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 4 p.m. | Portales
• Softball vs. Lincoln (Mo.)-West Texas A&M Invitational | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 5 p.m. (MST); 6 p.m. (CST) | Canyon, Texas
• Softball vs. Lincoln (Mo.)-West Texas A&M Invitational | Sunday, Feb. 9 | 8 a.m. (MST); 9 a.m. (CST) | Canyon, Texas
• Baseball vs. St. Edwards | Sunday, Feb. 9 | 1 p.m. | Portales

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

Campus Life

Black History Month: Success: Comedy Performance by Trey Mack | Tues., Feb. 4 | 6 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Greyhound Lounge | From the moment he steps on stage, Mack effortlessly weaves relatable tales of life, love, and spirituality, striking a chord with both devout followers and comedy enthusiasts alike. His impeccable timing and delivery add an extra layer of brilliance to his material, making every punchline hit with resounding hilarity. As he explains, a good friend once told him, "Success is doing what you love." Join in on this awesome show that is nothing short of a success!

Grocery Bingo-CUB Lobby | Wed. Feb. 5 | 6 p.m. | Campus Union, Lobby | Are you running low on groceries? Do you like playing Bingo? Join us for a chance to play Bingo and the opportunity to win your groceries for your dorm room or apartment. ASAB will be in the CUB lobby for the event. All you have to do is sit and play!

Learn Something New | Monday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m. | Campus Union, Lobby | Campus Life GA, Kieran, will teach you how to make tasty and healthy meals using three to five ingredients. Perfect for busy students on tight budgets, this session shows how easy it is to turn basic items into satisfying dishes. You'll leave with fast recipes and useful tips for eating well.

Painting Black American Heroes- Kits Provided | Wed., Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Campus Union, Multicultural Center (lower level)

Communication Services

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.

Roosevelt County Chamber “The Business Table”- Volunteers Wanted | First Friday of each month | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Roosevelt County Chamber Board Room | The Roosevelt County Chamber is seeking volunteer presenters and speakers for their monthly “The Business Table” lunch seminars. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to share your professional expertise and network with like-minded professionals.

For more information, contact Quaylene at 575.356.8547 or by email at [email protected].

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

ENMU Single Reed Celebration | Feb. 7-Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. | Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall | ENMU Single Reed Celebration is an event full of performances, master classes, clinics, rehearsals, and camaraderie for clarinetists and saxophonists. Each year features different guest artists, a chance to meet and work with ENMU faculty, and an opportunity to get to know ENMU students.

This event is free and open to the public. Visit enmu.edu/clarinet-celebration for more information.  

Student and Faculty Highlight | Congratulations to the ENMU Trumpet Ensemble (Natalie Begaye, Jared Fishburn, Zane Gassman, Landon Jordan, Marcos Lopez, Ignacio Perez, and Grayson Timmerman; Dr. Sidney Shuler, director) on its selection as a finalist for the upcoming National Trumpet Competition. In addition to the Trumpet Ensemble, Marcos Lopez was selected as a finalist for the solo competition. The 33rd Annual National Trumpet Competition will take place from March 13–16, 2025, at Texas Christian University. Thank you to Dr. Shuler and our students for their hard work and dedication!

Human Resources

Welcome January New Hires!

• Karli Bustos, Head Volleyball Coach
• Jack Fitzgerald, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Distiny Gomez, Information Technology Services Administrative Assistant
• Cassandra Maestas, Planning and Policy Administrative Assistant
• Justin McClure, Sports Performance Associate Athletic Director
• Kaden Merrell, Assistant Football Coach
• Kaliana Wallen-Reed, Public Safety Aide
• Ronald Wilder, Information Technology Lab Supervisor

President Office

Eastern New Mexico University released enrollment data on Monday, February 3, 2025, for Spring 2025; the results showed continued enrollment growth on the main campus, with spring enrollment up 5.2 percent over spring 2024

Graduate student enrollment is also up from spring 2024 by 9.6 percent, with 1,479 graduate students currently enrolled and student credit hours at the graduate level increasing by 13.2 percent.

“As ENMU continues its growth semester over semester and year over year, I express my appreciation to all the faculty and staff efforts to help students enroll and attend ENMU,” said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. “This continued growth underscores the importance of ENMU in our region and the country to provide access to higher education and opportunity for students to earn a college degree.”

ENMU continues to see increases in its students attending in-person classes at the University, with resident halls and on-campus apartments running close to capacity this spring.

This marks the fourth consecutive spring of overall enrollment growth for the University.

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 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

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