Academic Affairs
49th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship | April 9–11 | Golden Student Success Center
The 49th Williamson Lectureship is upon us! The Lectureship will take place from April 9–11.
Ursula Vernon, who writes under the name 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.
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. For more information, email [email protected] or call 575.562.2501.
Blackwater Draw's Hands-On History Day and Grand Re-Opening | Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m., with an 11 a.m. director's tour | Blackwater Draw Locality No. 1, 508 Route 467, Portales, NM
Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark and Museum invites you to be part of their Hands-On History Day, a free day of activities including crafts, atlatl dart throwing, pinch pottery, artifact handling, and more! Celebrate the Grand Re-opening of the Visitor's Center, featuring new and updated exhibits.
Little Hounds Instructors and Non-Credit Course Proposals
The ENMU Office of Distance Learning is now accepting applications for a Lead Instructor for the Little Hounds Program this summer! This fun, hands-on program serves children ages 8–12 and offers flexible 1- to 4-day course options.
Lead instructors receive a paid stipend and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while engaging young learners in an energetic, supportive environment. If you enjoy working with children and would love to share your skills this summer, we encourage you to submit a course proposal and join us!
Distance Learning also accepts non-Credit course proposals for this year's summer session. If you're interested in teaching a course this summer, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit proposals by April 10. Summer non-credit classes begin on June 1st and must be completed by July 24.
Contact Ivery at 575.562.4248 for more information on how to apply for either of these opportunities.
Athletics
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!
Upcoming athletics events
Thursday–Saturday, April 9–11
- Rodeo will visit Big Spring, Texas, for the Howard College Rodeo
Friday–Saturday. April 10–11
- Track at Joe Meaker Classic and Multi Outdoor Track and Field | Two-Day Event | Canyon, Texas
Friday, April 10
- Softball versus Oklahoma Christian | Two games: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (MST) | Edmond, Oklahoma
- Baseball versus Lubbock Christian | 5 p.m. (MST) | Lubbock, Texas
Saturday, April 11
- Baseball versus Lubbock Christian | Two games: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. (MST) | Lubbock, Texas
Sunday, April 12
- Baseball versus Lubbock Christian | 12 p.m. (MST) | Lubbock, Texas
- Softball at Cameron | Two games: 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (MST) | Lawton, Oklahoma
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
Game Show Night | Tuesday, Apr 7 | 8–9 a.m. | CUB Lobby | Join ASAB for a family feud-style game night, where you can compete with friends and fellow students for a chance to win prizes.
Fine Arts
Friends of Music Scholarship Competition | Thursday, April 9 | 7 p.m. | Buchanan Hall, Music Building
Please join us for an exciting showcase of talent as students from all areas of the music department compete for the Friends of Music scholarships!
Just Duet, A Piano Duo Recital: Featuring Marina Bengoa-Roldan & Kayla Liechty | Monday, April 6 | 7 p.m. | Buchanan Hall, Music Building | Free and open to the public
JazzFest 2026
This event will feature two concerts with pianist Dr. Willis Delony (LSU) and trumpet artist Dr. Paul McLaughlin (Las Cruces Public Schools).
- Concert 1 (ENMU Jazz Combos) will take place on Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall.
- Concert 2 (ENMU Jazz Ensemble) will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.
Both concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Dr. Richard Schwartz: [email protected].
Human Resources
Welcome, March New Hires!
Kimani Decombre, Groundskeeper
Irma Fuentes, Purchasing Administrative Assistant
Khatuna Lord, Custodian
Laura Lovelady, Donor Relations, Stewardship and Scholarship Coordinator
Many Martinez, KENW FM Operations Assistant
Anais Medina-Carty, Languages and Literature Administrative Assistant
James Whitecotton, Groundskeeper
University
ENMU Women's Spring Luncheon | Join ENMU Women at their Spring luncheon on Wednesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Greyhound Lounge. Connect with other amazing women, enjoy great food, build new friendships, and stay for a chance to win a door prize. For any additional information, please email Blessy Coss at [email protected]. If you'd like to bring a dish, sign up at the potluck signup link.
Spirit of Eastern Awards | Wednesday, April 8 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | University Theatre Center
Monday Memo Submissions
Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.
