Monday Memo Feb 10, 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 and 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.

Athletics

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

• What an excellent weekend for Men's and Women's Basketball. Both teams swept the weekend against Angelo State and UTPB. These huge wins help position both the men's and women's teams in a position to make a run at the Lone Star Conference Basketball tournament. 
• Baseball had an impressive Saturday with a pair of shut-out victories against St. Edwards.
• Softball had two great wins this past weekend against MSU Moorhead and Lincoln at the West Texas A&M invitational. 

Upcoming Athletics Games and Events

• Esports vs. Western Nebraska Community College (Valorant and Overwatch) | Feb. 11-12
• Women’s Basketball vs. Western New Mexico | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 5:30 p.m. | Silver City, New Mexico
• Men’s Basketball vs. Western New Mexico | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | Silver City, New Mexico
• Track at Don Kirby Elite Invite (Indoor Track and Field) | Feb. 14-15 | Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Track at Jarvis Scott Invite (Indoor Track and Field) | Feb. 14-15 | Lubbock, Texas
• Baseball vs. West Texas A&M | Friday, Feb. 14 | 1 p.m. (MST); 2 p.m. (CST) | Canyon, Texas
• Softball at Texas A&M International | Friday, Feb. 14 (two games) | 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Portales
• Baseball vs. West Texas A&M | Saturday, Feb. 15 (two games) | First game: 12 p.m. (MST); 1 p.m. (CST) | Second game: : 3 p.m. (MST); 4 p.m. (CST) | Canyon, Texas
• Women’s Basketball vs Sul Ross State | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 12 p.m. (MST); 1 p.m. (CST) | Alpine, Texas
• Men’s Basketball vs Sul Ross State | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 2 p.m. (MST); 3 p.m. (CST) | Alpine, Texas
• Baseball vs. West Texas A&M | Sunday, Feb. 16 | 12 p.m. (MST); 1 p.m. (CST) | Canyon, Texas
• Softball vs. Texas A&M (Kingsville) | Sunday, Feb. 16 | 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. | Portales

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

Campus Life

Foodie Movie: Princess and the Frog | Monday, Feb. 10 | 6 p.m. | Campus Union, Ballroom | Tonight’s movie selection is Princess and the Frog.

Movie Night: King Richard | Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 6 p.m. | Campus Union, Multicultural Center (lower-level)

Magician Comedian-Tyler Korso  | Wed., Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | Campus Union, Greyhound Lounge | Prepare to be amazed by this week’s magic show featuring illusionist comedian Tyler Korso, as seen on Chicago Improve Where Comedy Begins! Combining humor and mind-blowing magic, Tyler’s interactive performance uses everyday objects like cards, ropes, and more to captivate and entertain the audience. Don’t miss this unforgettable show!

Valentine’s Pop-up | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m. | Campus Union, Lobby | Make this Valentine’s Day even sweeter with a special treat from your favorite Valentine—ASAB!  Swing by and share the love (and the snacks)!

Hair Braiding Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 2 p.m. | Campus Union, Sandia Room

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 enmu.edu/RecoveryFund.

Fine Arts

Student and Faculty Highlight (American Choral Director’s Association) | Thirteen members of ENMU's student group, the American Choral Director’s Association, are representing ENMU in attendance at the nation's largest music convention later this week in San Antonio, TX. Students will attend countless professional development sessions, training, and networking opportunities for their future as music educators, as well as recruiting for the Fine Arts department.

Student and Faculty Highlight (Trumpet Ensemble) | Congratulations to the ENMU Trumpet Ensemble (Natalie Begaye, Jared Fishburn, Zane Gassman, Landon Jordan, Marcos Lopez, and Ignacio Perez; 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!

Planning and Policy

Policy Changes | Please note that the ENMU Board of Regents has recently approved changes to the following policies:

40-2 – Employee Classification
40-3 – Recruitment and Hiring
40-7 - Leave
40-8 - Employee Benefits
40-10 - Employee Evaluations
60-1 - Technology Acceptable Use
80-20 - Campus Access
Please also note that a judge from the Eastern District of Kentucky Court recently struck down the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide, reverting enforcement back to the 2020 Title IX regulations for all institutions. Therefore, ENMU will operate under the 2020 regulations as captured in Policy 80-12. Contact the Office of Planning and Policy at 575.562.2315 if you have any questions.

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

Monday Memo Submissions

Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.