Monday Memo April 7, 2025
Academic Affairs
Summer Reading Program | The College of Education and Technology has partnered with the NM State Public Education Department for the 2025 NM Summer Reading Program. The program will provide free structured literacy instruction to Kindergarten through grade five students. Student Registration is now open for families wishing to enroll their students in the program!
Dates: June 2-June 27
Times: 8 a.m.-Noon.
Location: ENMU College of Education Building
How to Register:
Visit the NM Summer Reading Program website: https://www.literacy.nm.gov/
Click on “Register Your Child Today” to begin the registration process.
Questions - Please contact Dr. Elizabeth Lester at [email protected] or Dr. Nyabando at [email protected].
48th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship | April 10 at 3 p.m.-April 12 at 12 p.m. | Visit enmu.edu/Scifi for more information. | The Jack Williamson Lectureship brings guest science fiction and fantasy authors and researchers to campus for readings, presentations, and panel discussions, along with other special events. This year’s guest of honor is Darcie Little Badger, a Lipan Apache author who has won a Nebula Award, an Ignyte Award, and a Newbery Honor. Everything is open to the public, and everything except the Friday lunch is free
Athletics
For a full overview of game press releases from the past week, see the ENMU Athletics news archives. Visit the Athletics calendar for upcoming athletics events, live video, and ticket information.
Communication Services
ENMU Alumnus and Former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court Ed Chavez Presentation | Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. | Free and open to the public | Golden Student Success Center Presentation Room | Join us at the GSSC presentation room as retired former Chief Justice Ed Chavez gives a free presentation titled "Justice is a Community Project." Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
Hotel Rates
Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Uptown | Book your corporate rate for ENMU at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Uptown, which is only $144 a night plus tax. Visit this link to reserve at the available rate.
Comfort Inn and Suites Albuquerque Downtown | 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.
Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque-North I-25 | 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.
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 seeks volunteer presenters and speakers for their monthly “The Business Table” lunch seminars. Don’t miss an opportunity to share your expertise and network with like-minded professionals.
For more information, contact Quaylene at 575.356.8547 or by email at [email protected].
Silver Pack Alumni Platform is Live | The Silver Pack Alumni Engagement is now live. The “Silver Pack” will empower fellow Greyhounds to interact with ENMU like never before. This concept, developed by the Office of Advancement and Public Relations, will combine efforts from across campus to reconnect alums to the areas of the university they care most about. It will bring forward a one-of-a-kind experience for members to participate actively with the Greyhound Nation. Learn more by visiting enmu.edu/SilverPack.
Spirit of Eastern Awards Ceremony | Wednesday, April 9 | 3 p.m. | University Theatre Center
Financial Aid
Student Employee of the Year Nominations Sought by April 9
The Office of Financial Aid seeks nominations for the 2024-2025 Eastern New Mexico University Student Employee of the Year. A review committee will evaluate the nominations. We ask each department to nominate at least one student employee for outstanding service. The award will be based on the student’s reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution. Multiple nominations and supporting documents are welcomed. Please be very detailed in your description.
The student must meet the following criteria:
• Undergraduate student employed on campus
• Student must have been employed for a minimum of six months part-time during July 1, 2024 – Current
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
We will select three outstanding students to receive $100 each. All eligible nominated students will be recognized at the Student Affairs Banquet.
The nomination form can be found through the Portal under the Forms and Downloads tab. Click Financial Aid.
Please submit the nominations to Veronica Roybal, Station 20, by Wednesday, April 9.
Fine Arts
Jazzfest | April 11-12 | 7 p.m. on both days | Music Building, Buchanan Hall | A two-part jazz festival event featuring ENMU Jazz Combos and the Faculty and Guest Quintets on Friday, April 11, followed by the ENMU Jazz Ensemble on Saturday, April 12.
Human Resources
Welcome, March New Hires!
John Bamforth, KENW-TV Broadcast Engineer
Austin Bortle, Assistant Football Coach
Cedric Crockett, Custodia,
Makenzie Drake, Agriculture, Food Science, Kinesiology Administrative Assistant
Avery Loya, Registrar and Records Administrative Assistant
Jill McClure, ENMU System Title IX Civil Rights Investigator
Cortez Sigala, Custodian
Audrey Watson, Custodian
Vicki Wilder, Data and Records Processor
Zoe Winfield, Alumni Affairs Coordinator
Student Affairs
Comedian & Life of the Party Jonathan Burns | Wednesday, April 9 | 7 p.m. | CUB, Greyhound Lounge | Get ready for a night of laughs at a comedy event featuring Jonathan Burns, as seen on America’s Got Talent! Known for his hilarious physical comedy and jaw-dropping contortionist skills, Jonathan will have you in stitches with his unique blend of humor and talent. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of nonstop laughter and fun!
Learn Something New | Today, April 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Union Building, Lobby | Learn how to take care of small injuries using things you already have at home by visiting our interactive event. Join Campus Life GA, Kieran, who will show you how to treat cuts and scrapes without needing rubbing alcohol, which can be tough on your skin and slow healing. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain practical first-aid skills with everyday items. Build confidence in handling minor wounds yourself!
Judaism: A Purim Celebration! | Tuesday, April 8 | 2 p.m. | CUB, Sandia Room
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