Early Reminder: ENMU will be closed for Memorial Day on May 25.
Commencement Highlight
ENMU-Portales recognized 788 students during the institution's 150th commencement exercise this past Saturday. A total of 794 degrees were awarded, including 172 master's degrees, 465 bachelor's degrees, and 157 associate's degrees.
Congratulations, graduates, and thank you to the faculty and staff who helped make these students' journeys possible.
Academic Affairs
ENMU Summer Language & Literacy Studio
Join us this summer to boost your child's reading skills and spark a lifelong love for books! Endowed by Dr. Gay Su Pinnell, this program offers personalized attention to improve fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. Instruction is provided in both English and Spanish. Children will keep their learning fresh and build confidence by focusing on phonics, memory skills, and comprehension. All while experiencing the magic of reading on a college campus.
Available for: Children entering kindergarten through grade 5
When: June 8 through July 2, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9 a.m. to noon
Where: ENMU Campus
Visit enmu.edu/LLStudio for more information.
Little Hounds Instructors Needed
The ENMU Office of Distance Learning is now accepting applications for a Lead Instructor for the summer Little Hounds Program. This fun, hands-on program serves children ages 8–12 and offers flexible one- to four-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!
Contact Ivery at 575.562.4248 for more information on how to apply.
Golden Student Success Center Activities
Available June through July. ENMU's Summer 2026 programming offers a diverse mix of social, creative, and educational activities hosted primarily at the Golden Student Success Center. Highlights include competitive and social gaming through a Cribbage Tournament and weekly Board Game sessions, alongside hands-on creative workshops like Camp Paper Craft, Coptic bookbinding, and textile arts.
For those seeking cultural and intellectual engagement, the schedule features a Philip K. Dick film series, a behind-the-scenes Museum Manager's tour, a Hispanic musical recital, and weekly "Eat, Read, Share" lunch gatherings.
While many events are open to all ages, several technical workshops and tours require advance registration at enmu.edu/SummerPrograms.
Athletics
Upcoming athletics events:
May 21-23: NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championships | Emporia, Kansas
Human Resources
Evaluation Reminder
Annual Employee Performance Evaluations are just around the corner and are due July 31. Please note that employees are evaluated on a fiscal year, July 1 – June 30 (probationary evaluations follow a separate schedule).
ITS
Early Adopters: SharePoint Migration
If your department uses a shared drive, ITS is looking for a few early adopters to pilot the move to SharePoint. This helps us test the process and work through any issues before a broader rollout. Participation includes some prep work and coordination with ITS during your scheduled migration.
Learn more by visiting our link.
Want to be an early adopter? Visit our signup link.
Watch: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Training
AI is already part of your Microsoft 365 tools. This Copilot Chat session, presented by Microsoft, shows you how to use it to save time and get more done in your daily work.
Watch the training by visiting the recording link.
Monday Memo Submissions
Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.
