Monday Memo: December 1, 2025
President's Office
President's Holiday Reception (come-and-go) | Wednesday, December 3 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom
Academics
Student Success: ENMU Students Place at 2025 New Mexico Research Symposium
ENMU students made an outstanding showing at the 2025 New Mexico Research Symposium (NMRS) held on November 15 in Albuquerque, securing top placements in both graduate and undergraduate categories.
Graduate Poster Presentation Awards:
- First Place: Getrude Amoah (Biology) | Topic: The Biological Role of Garlic and Chile in Fighting Foodborne Bacteria: exploring natural alternatives to antimicrobial agents
- Second Place: Zoe Hutcherson (Davis Lab)
- Third Place: Reuben Enchill (Biology) | Topic: Antimicrobial and Mode of Action of Cinnamon and Cumin on E. coli and S. aureus.
Undergraduate Poster Presentation Awards:
- Second Place: Kaitlin Rivera (Cabrales Lab)
Congratulations to these students and their faculty mentors for representing ENMU with excellence!
Annual Giving
"1ROO for ENMU" Giving Program Launched
Last month, Eastern New Mexico University launched 1ROO for ENMU, a reimagined annual giving program that combines targeted financial support with the power of alumni storytelling.
Inspired by the distinctive call Greyhounds use to connect with their pack, "1ROO" encourages our community to "Answer the Call" by directing funds to the specific academic, athletic, or community initiatives that match their personal passions.
Still interested in participating?
Give: Visit giving.enmu.edu to support the specific areas of the University you care about most.
Share: Visit enmu.edu/ShareYourRoo to share your "Roo" — your personal story and call to purpose.
Questions? Contact Amanda Baca, director of Annual Giving and Engagement at [email protected].
Athletics
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 1
Women's Basketball vs. Southwestern Oklahoma State | 6 p.m. | Portales
Thursday, December 4
Women's Basketball vs. Cameron | 5:30 p.m. | Portales
Men's Basketball vs. Cameron | 7:30 p.m. | Portales
Saturday, December 6
Track at Washburn Alumni Invitational | All-day event | Topeka, Kansas
Women's Basketball vs. Oklahoma Christian | 1 p.m. | Portales
Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma Christian | 3 p.m. | Portales
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.
Campus Life
ENMU Bookstore (Destress Fest) Goodie Bags | Friday, December 5 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Campus Bookstore
The ENMU Bookstore will distribute goodie bags for Destress Fest. Stop by to see what's inside.
Counseling Event (Student Activity) | Wednesday, December 3 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | CUB, Lobby
Stop by the CUB Lobby to see what special activity Counseling and Career has in store for you!
GSSC Movie Night | Tuesday, December 2 | 7–9 p.m. | Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), Presentation Area
Squishmallow Bingo | Monday, December 1 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Lobby
ASAB invites you to take a study break at Squishmallow Bingo! Join them for a fun, cozy evening and a chance to win your very own adorable, cuddly Squishmallow plushie.
SGA Hot Chocolate and Donuts | Tuesday, December 2 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | CUB, Lobby
Grab a quick snack from Student Government! They will be serving grab-and-go hot chocolate and glazed donuts.
Fine Arts
Annual Holiday Concert | Thursday, Dec 4 | 7–8 p.m. | CUB, Ballroom | Free and open to the public
Experience the ENMU Music Program's annual holiday concert! Led by all student ensembles and faculty, the performance features seasonal favorites and new surprises. Bring the whole family to enjoy beautiful music, festive decorations, and complimentary hot drinks and desserts.
Brass Choir Concert | Tuesday, December 2 | 7–8 p.m. | Music Building (MB), Buchanan Hall | Free and open to the public
Join Concert Director Dr. Sidney Shuler for an evening of rich, vibrant sounds with the ENMU Brass Choir. This energetic ensemble showcases talented students playing the trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.
"Ekphrasis: A Cross-Campus Exchange" Exhibition | Exhibition December 1-12 (open during GSSC hours) | Reception Thursday, December 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center
Students who pursue degrees in English and Studio Art have more in common than they might initially realize. Writing poetry and making a painting are vulnerable acts that require self-reflection, editing, hard work, and even a dash of courage. This exhibition is the result of a collaborative exchange between the fall 2025 sections of Poetry Writing, Painting 1, and Painting Projects. The poets were challenged to write ekphrastic poems based on student paintings. In turn, the painters created new visual responses to the students' poetic works. The result is 30 poems and 30 paintings that speak back and forth, across media and across campus.
Multicultural Affairs
Multicultural Affairs (Student Activity) | Thursday, December 4 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | CUB, Lobby
Stop by the CUB Lobby to see what special activity Multicultural Affairs has in store for you.
Make Your Own Wood Holiday Ornament | Thursday, December 4 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | CUB, Lobby
Faculty, staff, and students: Take a break from finals and create a personalized wood ornament. Stop by the CUB lobby to relax, de-stress, and make a thoughtful keepsake.
Registrar
Save the Date: ENMU Commencement | December 13 | Doors open to the arena at 9 a.m. | Ceremony begins at 10 a.m. | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena
Mark your calendars and come to celebrate the hard work of this semester’s graduating Greyhounds. For more information, access to the live stream link, and a parking map, visit the commencement event page. The updated map now includes highlights for accessible parking and reserved parking.
Reminders
Important Dates:
Finals Week | December 8-12
2025 Fall Commencement | December 13
Campus Closures:
Winter Break | December 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026
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