Monday Memo August 18, 2025
Another Dawg Days is in the books. Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who came out to kick off the academic year this past weekend. Welcome back, students!
Athletics
ENMU students can register to try out for cheerleading by Aug. 20 at https://goeasternathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=1106
Upcoming Events:
Women’s Soccer versus Wayland Baptist | August 23 | 2 p.m. | Portales | Free admission
Football Season Tickets | Tickets are now available for the upcoming football season. Visit the ENMU ticket news release for pricing and purchase.
Campus Life
Hispanic Affairs: Hispanic Royalty Sign Ups | Sign-up August 20-September 10 | Winners announced September 12 | Celebrate and promote Hispanic cultural awareness by running for ENMU Hispanic royalty! Open to students of Hispanic descent, winners will receive a crown, sash, and scholarship. Royalty must be able to reign from September 2025 to September 2026. Apply now and help represent our vibrant Hispanic community on campus! Applications are available by visiting the sign-up link here.
For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 575.562.2451 or email them at [email protected].
“Just Dance” Party 2025 | Thursday, August 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom
Outdoor Movie Night (Lilo & Stitch) | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 8-11 p.m. | Dallan Sanders Patio (behind the Campus Union) | Join ASAB for their monthly movie night. Be sure to bring a blanket! Snacks will be provided.
Piñata Contest! | August 20 at 8 a.m.—Sept 23 at 5 p.m. | Deadline for submission is September 22. Sign up by visiting the link here. | Show off your piñata-making skills for a chance to win prizes! Students on and off campus will vote on the best piñata and who will earn first, second, and third place!
Voting takes place at the Campus Union Multicultural Affairs Center on September 23 at 4 p.m. Participants must be present to enter. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 575.562.2451 or email them at [email protected].
Welcome Back Bash Dallan Sanders Patio | Wednesday, August 20 | 5-8 p.m. | Dallan Sanders Patio | Let’s welcome back all the Greyhounds to campus with free food, music, and activities! Live Music by Jay Sueños! Do not miss out on the Manic Game Shack (Gaming Trailer) with all your favorite video games! This event is sponsored by ASAB and the Housing Office!
Communication Services
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.
One Portales Music, Beer, Wine and Peanut Festival Featuring Mark Chesnutt | Saturday, Oct. 18 from Noon to 9 p.m. | Roosevelt County Fairgrounds | The all-day music, beer, and wine festival will bring together the University, the chamber, the county, the city, and the surrounding area to complement the annual Peanut Valley Festival at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds the same day. Tickets are $40 for adults, and kids 18 and under are $20. For more information, visit www.enmu.edu/OnePortales.
Rally on Main and One Eastern Day-Portales (Part of ENMU Family Weekend) | Sept 12 | 5–10 p.m. | Roosevelt County Electric Co-op Plaza, Portales Main Street | Join us for a night of fun on Main Street, featuring live music, inflatables, a hot air balloon, and so much more!
Sign up your group or organization to take part by visiting enmu.edu/OneEasternSignup.
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].
Distance Learning
Distance Learning: Fall Non-Credit Course Offerings
The Office of Distance Learning is offering the following courses as part of the Fall 2025 Non-Credit Course Offerings:
Yin Yoga with Melissa Maas
Tiny Dancers (ages 3-5)
Beginning Ballet (6+)
Intermediate Ballet (8+)
Advanced Ballet/Contemporary Dance (12+)
For dates, times, and prices, visit https://my.enmu.edu/pages/distance-learning-non-credit-course-list
Contact Distance Learning for more information and to register! Call 575.562.2165 or email [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 ongoing floods. To donate today, visit enmu.edu/RecoveryFund.
Fine Arts
Creative Connections: An Evening of Art and Crafts | Thursday, August 21 | Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), Runnels Gallery | 6-7:30 p.m. | Whether you’re a crochet connoisseur, a knitting newbie, a doodle dreamer, or a watercolor wizard, we’ve got the perfect event for you. Every third Thursday of the month, join fellow artists, crafters, and makers to enjoy a fun-filled evening of fellowship and creativity. Bring your supplies, tools, and creative energy. You can connect with others, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere.
Participants are welcome to bring their own creative projects to work on or join a gallery-led activity designed to spark inspiration. All are invited to create, connect, and explore in a welcoming space.
All ages welcome; free to attend. An adult must accompany minors at all times.
Contact Bryan Hahn at [email protected] for more information.
Form | Function | Fabric: An Exhibition of Handcrafted Wedding Dresses | August 4 — September 19 | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, GSSC | Visit the Runnels Gallery’s newest exhibition. Admission is free and open to the public. The gallery is available during GSSC hours. For more information, contact Bryan Hahn at [email protected].
Monday Memo Submissions
Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.
