Good morning, Greyhounds! Congratulations to both our Women's and Men's Basketball teams for their phenomenal games over the past weekend at the Lone Star Conference.
Advancement and Public Relations
Save the Date: 2026 State of Eastern Address | March 19, 2026 | 3-5 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Ballroom
It's time to gather, reflect, and look ahead. You are cordially invited to join us for the 2026 State of Eastern Address as we celebrate our collective progress and chart the course for our future.
Chancellor James Johnston will present this year's vision:
"One Eastern, One Family, One Detail at a Time"
Connect with colleagues, listen to highlights about our current "One Eastern" progress, and hear firsthand the direction our university system is taking in 2026 and beyond.
Save the Date:
- When: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 3–5 p.m.
- Where: Campus Union Building (CUB) Ballroom, Portales, NM
- We will have hors d'oeuvres and drinks available while you catch up with the Greyhound community. This event is free to attend.
- The event will also include live piano music performed by Kayla Leichty throughout the evening. The ENMU Brass Quintet will also perform the Alma Mater.
- Stay to socialize and grab yourself a slice of cake created by the Department of Culinary Arts.
How to Attend:
- In-Person We'd love to see you there! To help us prepare the refreshments and catering, please let us know you're coming:
enmu.edu/StateofEasternRSVP - Virtual: Can't make it to the CUB? We've got you covered. A live-stream link will be updated closer to the event date. Bookmark this short link to watch the future live broadcast: enmu.edu/StateofEastern
We look forward to seeing the "One Eastern" spirit in full force on March 19. We encourage attendees to RSVP and encourage others to attend.
Advising
DegreeWorks Workshops | Join ENMU Advising for DegreeWorks Workshops to teach undergraduate students how to find their degree requirements and classes they need to complete their degree. These workshops are offered before summer/fall registration begins to help students prepare for their advising appointments.
All workshops will be in UCC 108, either in person or via MS Teams, or students can request a recording. Please register online at enmu.edu/DegreeWorksWorkshop.
March 17, 2026, at 2 p.m.
March 18, 2026, at 1 p.m.
March 19, 2026, at 4 p.m.
March 23, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
March 24, 2026, at 6 p.m.
March 27, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Student Success Workshops | Join ENMU Advising for in-person or MS Teams workshops for undergraduate students. You can register for these workshops at enmu.edu/StudentSuccessWorkshops.
Building a Balanced Diet: The Plate Method, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Pecos Room:
Come join us for some delicious information about the building blocks of a balanced diet using The Plate Method. Learn about the major categories that make up the plate and the importance of each category. Additionally, learn about an exciting event done in collaboration with Sodexo in the dining hall. This event will feature a representation of the workshop materials in the form of your very own balanced bowl that you can eat!
It Is Never Too Early: Prepare for Finals Ahead of Time, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3 p.m. in UCC 108:
This workshop's primary focus is to discuss the nature of finals and the importance of early preparation. This session will cover finals jitters, reaching out for assistance after midterms, other considerations (meal planning, a clean space), and discovering appropriate resources to help prepare for finals.
Athletics
Upcoming athletics events:
- Season tickets are now on sale for football. Five home games against top-tier competition. Contact Aaron in Athletics by phone at 575.562.2153 to buy today!
Friday, March 13
- Women's Basketball at Texas Woman's NCAA Division II South Central Regional | Denton, Texas | Time TBA
- Softball vs. St Mary's (two games) | 1 and 3 p.m. | Portales
- Baseball at UT Tyler | 6 p.m. (MST); 7 p.m. (CST) | Tyler, Texas
- Track at NCAA Division II Indoor Championships | Virginia Beach, Va. | 3:10 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
- Baseball at UT Tyler (two games) | 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (MST) | 3 and 5 p.m. (CST) | Tyler, Texas
Sunday, March 15
- Baseball at UT Tyler | 12 p.m. (MST); 1 p.m. (CST) | Tyler, Texas
- Softball vs. St Edwards (two games) | 1 and 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.
Department of Languages and Literature
49th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship | April 9-11 | Golden Student Success Center
Ursula Vernon, who writes under T. Kingfisher, will be our Guest of Honor. Ursula Vernon has two Locus Awards, a Lodestar Award, three Dragon Awards, three Mythopoeic Awards, three Nebula Awards, and four Hugo Awards. Vernon has an extensive publishing career, but you might know her best from Nettle & Bone, A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, and What Feasts at Night (currently nominated for several awards this year).
In addition to our Guest of Honor, several other science fiction authors and scholars will be speaking on panels, including Connie Willis, Rebecca Roanhorse, Arkady Martine, Walter Jon Williams, Darynda Jones, and Melinda Snodgrass, among others.
More details are available at enmu.edu/SciFi. All events will be free except for the luncheon/keynote address. The Williamson Luncheon will be on April 10 at 11:30 am in the CUB Ballroom, catered by the ENMU Culinary Arts program, and tickets are $16 or $10 for ENMU students. For more information, email [email protected] or call 575.562.2501.
Financial Aid
Student Employee of the Year Nominations Sought by March 13 | Nominate Your Outstanding Student Employee by March 13. The Office of Financial Aid is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025–2026 Student Employee of the Year Award!
Each year, Eastern New Mexico University proudly recognizes the incredible contributions our student employees make across campus — and we need your help identifying those who go above and beyond.
A review committee will carefully evaluate every nomination, and we encourage each department to spotlight at least one exceptional student employee who has made a meaningful impact on your team. Multiple nominations and supplemental materials are welcomed and encouraged — the more detail, the better! We're looking for students who shine through their reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contributions.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate or graduate student employed on campus as a student employee (Graduate assistants are not eligible)
- Have worked at least six months part-time between July 1, 2025, and today
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Three outstanding students will receive a cash award, and all eligible nominees will be honored at the Annual Student Affairs Banquet.
The nomination form is available on the ENMU Portal under Forms and Downloads → Financial Aid. Please submit nominations by Friday, March 13, to Veronica Roybal, Financial Aid, Station 20. Let's come together to celebrate the students who help make ENMU exceptional!
Fine Arts
Chamber Singers Head to Alice Hall at Lincoln Center | March 16 | The Eastern New Mexico University Chamber Singers are preparing for a premier performance in New York City, taking their talents to the prestigious Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on Monday, March 16. Read more about the upcoming performance in our press release.
University Juried Exhibition | February 17 through March 20, 2026 | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) | Free admission and open to the public | Open during GSSC hours | Event followed by Gallery Reception on March 20
From 116 submissions, only 30 works were selected, representing 24 outstanding artists from six schools across New Mexico and West Texas. This annual competitive showcase highlights the depth, originality, and authenticity of emerging talent throughout our region.
Juror Warren Lloyd describes this year's exhibition as a bold, authentic, and unique collection chosen for its powerful first impressions, creative integrity, and meaningful connection to regional culture. Each selected work reflects thoughtful artistic process, compelling conceptual frameworks, and honest engagement with materials and perspective.
This esteemed exhibition not only celebrates student achievement but also enriches our university and surrounding communities through artistic excellence and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
University Juried Exhibition Closing Reception | Friday, March 20 | 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC) | Free admission and open to the public | Open during GSSC hours.
Monday Memo Submissions
Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.
