Monday Memo May 5, 2025
Academic Affairs
Distance Learning: Summer Non-Credit Course Offerings:
Lil Hound’s Science Camp
The Department of Distance Learning presents “Lil’ Hounds Science Camp.” Join us for a three-day summer camp, where Michelle Hughes, from the ENMU Biology Department, will lead hands-on labs about germs, photosynthesis, and chemical reactions.
When: Tuesday through Thursday, June 10 to June 12; 8:45 a.m. to Noon
Where: Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), Presentation Area
Ages: 8-12
Registration Fee: $35
Gardening 101: Gardening for Beginners
Gardening 101 is an online course that teaches the basics of growing healthy vegetables, herbs, and popular fruits with easy-to-follow steps for gardeners of all ages. The course covers climate and growing season, creating garden space, starting seeds, soil preparation, garden management, etc. The course will involve a one-week in-person workshop for hands-on training on the practical aspects of gardening. Taught by Dr. Anu Ogunleye from ENMU’s Department of Agriculture, Food Science, and Kinesiology.
When: Asynchronous Web; In-Person times TBA
Where: Hybrid (Canvas) and five required in-person meetings at ENMU
Ages: 18 and older
Registration Fee: $100
Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices
Plant propagation is an online class that teaches the biology of plant propagation, propagation environment, seed development, principles of propagating by seeds, cuttings, grafting, and propagation of selected annuals and herbaceous perennials used as ornamentals. Students can attend a three-day workshop at ENMU (not compulsory) for a physical demonstration of the concepts learned online. Taught by Dr. Anu Ogunleye from ENMU’s Department of Agriculture, Food Science, and Kinesiology.
When: Asynchronous Web; In-Person Times TBA
Where: Web (Canvas) and three optional in-person meetings at ENMU
Ages: 18 and older
Registration Fee: $100
Cenare Con Te: Dinner with You: An Italian Dinner Cooking Class
Attend this three-hour course on preparing an Italian meal in the Culinary Lab.
The course will start with preparing delicious Focaccia bread baked with love in our kitchen. Next, you will watch a demonstration on how to make gelato ice cream for the dessert portion of the meal. You will create a beautiful Carbonara dish: a pasta dish made with pork belly or bacon, hard cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Dessert will have the gelato base with various toppings created in the course and served with coffee, tea, or Italian soda. As we close the evening, we will dine on our creations in the restaurant portion of the building with soft music playing. Taught by Chef Lisa Campbell from ENMU’s Culinary Program.
When: Thursday, June 12 from 5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Food Science Building
Ages: 18 and older
Registration Fee: $25
Summer Yin Yoga with Melissa Maas
Come release and rest on Thursday nights. Yin Yoga aims to get deep into the muscle and fascia through long-held poses and stretches. Come ready to explore using your props to support the shapes and learn to develop comfort at your edges. Suitable for every level!
Melissa's yin yoga teaching style encourages you to pause and bring awareness to the subtlety of this transformative practice. Melissa aims to empower every student to explore themselves, tap into their unique gifts, and gain the confidence and knowledge to let the practice of yoga charge up their whole being. She says, "I want my students to love yoga as much as I do; I want them to feel for themselves how much it can heal and elevate on and off the mat."
Melissa has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2012. While studying under internationally acclaimed Raja Yoga Therapist Ranjitha Sandeep, she received her first certifications through the Yoga Sutra for Life training program. She continued her education by assisting with Yoga Sutra for Life's wellness programs and teacher trainings. Additionally, she has attended advanced studies with experts, including Sri Dharma Mittra, Meghan Currie, Ryan Leier, Bessel Van Der Kolk, and many other thought and movement leaders in the yoga and mindfulness world through her work at Wanderlust Festivals.
When: Thursdays, June 5 to July 24 from 6-7 p.m. (7 classes)
Where: Greyhound Arena, Room 11
Ages: 18 and older
Registration Fee: $55
Financial Literacy Bootcamp: Building Your Financial Future
Are you ready to take control of your finances and secure a brighter future? Join us for our Financial Literacy Bootcamp, a comprehensive program designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to manage your money wisely. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your strategies, this boot camp will provide you with practical insights and tools to confidently navigate the financial world. Taught by Dr. Corey Cole, Dr. Ying Yan, and Tim Winrow from ENMU’s College of Business.
When: Tuesday through Thursday, June 24 to June 26; 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: College of Business (COB), Room 132
Ages: 16 and older
Registration Fee: Free
Introduction to Cybersecurity
This non-credit course provides a foundational overview of cybersecurity principles, threats, and best practices. Designed for beginners, it covers key topics such as online safety, password management, phishing awareness, and how to protect personal data. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to improve their digital security skills. Taught by Brandon Flen from ENMU’s Department of Information Technology Services.
When: Thursdays, June 12, June 26, and July 10; 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: University Computer Center (UTC), Room 107
Ages: 18 and older
Registration Fee: Free
What is AI? How does it work? Should you be afraid?
This course will give those who are not super tech-savvy an overview of what AI is, how it works, and what is good and bad about artificial intelligence. The course will help participants become aware of where AI is already a part of their lives and some ways in which they could use it. Taught by Dr. Terri Cullen, from ENMU’s Office of Distance Learning.
When: Tuesday, July 22; 3- 5 p.m.
Where: Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), Presentation Area
Ages: 18 and older
Registration Fee: Free
Contact Distance Learning for more information and to register! Call them at 575.562.2165 or email them at [email protected].
Faculty Publication Highlight
Dr. Manny Varela, professor of biology, has just published a chapter titled "Quinolone and Colistin Resistance in Escherichia coli: Occurrence, Mechanisms, and Future Challenges" in the 2025 book "Antibiotic Residue and Resistance in Seafood Safety and Quality." DOI 10.1007/978-981-96-4640-1_5
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:
Click on “Register Your Child Today” to begin the registration process.
Questions - Please get in touch with Dr. Elizabeth Lester at [email protected] or Dr. Nyabando at [email protected].
TRIO Student Support Services Nominations | As most ENMU Students qualify for services through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program, the TRIO SSS Program welcomes nominations from ENMU Faculty and Staff for Academic Year 2025-2026. If you know of a student you want to nominate, please email the TRIO SSS Office at [email protected] with the student's name and ID number (if available). All nominations will be kept confidential.
Alumni Affairs
Join ENMU for one of our largest alumni gatherings of the year on May 31 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, as the Albuquerque Isotopes take on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at 6:35 p.m.
The price is only $25 per person and includes one game ticket, one admission to the ENMU group picnic, a free t-shirt for the first 350 people who register, and the game fireworks show sponsored by ENMU.
Don't miss out on one of the most fun alumni gatherings of the year. To sign up today, visit www.enmu.edu/Isotopes
Athletics
Congrats to Track & Field Athlete Hemon Joseph on breaking the school record for points and winning the 2025 LSC Decathlon title
Congrats to Track & Field Athlete Grizell Scarlett for taking second in the 100 M and third in the 200 M this weekend
For a complete overview of game press releases from the past week, see the ENMU Athletics news archives. Visit the Athletics calendar for upcoming events, live video, and ticket information.
Communication Services
2025 Retirees Reception | Wednesday, May 7 | 3:30 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom | A retirement reception will honor the dedicated faculty and staff retiring this semester. Please extend a warm thank you to our retirees and their dedicated service to the University.
Our retirees include:
Ms. Diana Cordova, Director – Multicultural Affairs (11/1999–2/2025)
Dr. James Finley, Associate Professor of Chemistry (8/2002–8/2025)
Ms. Ellen Gardiner, Coordinator – Distance Learning (10/2006–1/2025)
Ms. Rena Garrett, Director, Development/Promotion KENW TV (12/1996–11/2024)
Mr. Scott Golem, Associate Professor of Art (8/2017–7/2025)
Mr. Richard Gormany, Custodian (1/2007–9/2024)
Mr. Greg Senn, Professor of Art (8/1986–7/2025)
Mr. Larry Nelson, Director – Emergency Services (7/2010–7/2025)
Ms. Noelia Tinajero de Hernandez, Custodian (10/2012–5/2025)
Mr. Dwayne Wilkerson, Instructor of Communicative Disorders (8/2010–7/2025)
Spring 2025 Commencement | Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m. | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena, South Gym | Join us in celebrating our students' hard work and dedication!
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 alumni 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 https://www.enmu.edu/SilverPack.
Fine Arts
ENMU “Summer by Design” Art Camp (Grade 3-12 students) | June 2-5, 2025 | Art and Anthropology Building
ENMU's art camp, "Summer by Design," is perfect for elementary, middle, and high school students (grades 3–12) interested in art! Our next art camp will occur Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. High school students can select an area of focus (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, graphic design, and more).
We have two options:
Day Camp option includes lunch, art materials, instruction, and a t-shirt for $175.
Residence Hall option - for high school students (9-12) only - includes a four-night stay (Sunday through Wednesday evenings) in a residence hall, breakfast, lunch, dinner, art materials, instruction, and a t-shirt for $300.
For more information or to enroll, visit enmu.edu/ArtCamp. Please fill out the application and participant waiver form. For questions, please call 575.562.2778.
Spring Digital Filmmaking Student Film Screening | Wednesday, May 7 | 7-8 p.m. | University Theatre Center (UTC), Mainstage | Free Admission
Financial Aid
Student Employee of the Year Awardees | Student employees are an integral part of the workforce here at ENMU. Each year at this time, we recognize outstanding student workers with the Student Employee of the Year Award. Nominees for this award must be undergraduate students with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA and have worked in their position for a minimum of 6 months.
The following students were nominated by faculty and staff: Adan Carrillo, Ron Craten, Emma Gallegos, Alena Fisher, Kevin Green, Marcos Johnson, Bitipone L. Suwaratana, Chloe Lemley-Shaw, Heidi McFarlane, Colton Morrison, Naomi Pion, Ariel Quinones, Emily Turner, Sierra Villanueva, Cali Walker, John Taigaafi, Isabella Robertson, Lanah Rubi, Desiree Dominguez-Pinon, Isabella Wolf, Sarai Melendrez, Leslie Jaquez, Dylan Traver.
Each of these nominations was evaluated by a committee of faculty, professional and support staff, and students not employed on campus. Each of our Student Employee of the Year recipients received a $150 cash prize. Our first Student Employee of the Year is Alena Fisher from Information Technology Services and is described as an individual who always takes initiative, treats everyone with respect, and is an essential part of the media services team. Our second Student Employee of the Year is Dylan Traver from the Black Water Draw Museum, who approaches work with care, precision, and respect. His commitment to his role has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our third Student Employee of the Year is Cali Walker from Financial Aid and has been described as a stellar worker who greets everyone with a smile and is always lending a helping hand, taking the lead on projects.
We want to congratulate all of our nominees and award recipients!
Human Resources
Welcome, April New Hires!
Nicholas Kipp, Police Officer I
Leeanne LeClear, Child Development Center Lead Teacher
Patricia McClure, Instructional Designer
Student Affairs
Late-Night Breakfast | Today | 9 p.m. | Students, don’t forget tonight is the Late-Night Breakfast in the Dining Hall!
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