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–July 2, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 9 a.m. to Noon
Where: ENMU Campus
Visit enmu.edu/LLStudio for more information.
ENMU Summer Non-Credit Programs – Learn, Grow & Have Fun!
Eastern New Mexico University invites you to explore our exciting lineup of Summer 2026 non-credit offerings—perfect for all ages and interests!
Lil' Hounds Culinary Skills Bootcamp (Ages 8–12)
June 8–11 | 9 a.m. – Noon | $25
Cook up some fun with Chef Lisa Campbell in this hands-on, four-day camp designed for young chefs!
Only a few spots remain!
Financial Literacy Bootcamp (Ages 16+)
June 9–10 | 9:30 a.m. to Noon | FREE
Learn smart money skills from ENMU College of Business experts—great for beginners and beyond!
Adult Mental Health First Aid (Ages 18+)
June 16 | 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $40
Gain valuable tools to support others with confidence and care.
Getting Ready for Your First Year of College (Ages 16+)
July 6, 8, & 10 | 10–11 a.m. | FREE
Prepare for college success with guidance from ENMU Distance Learning.
Dual Credit Breakdown (Ages 15+)
July 14 (English) and July 16 (Spanish) | 4:30–6 p.m. | FREE
Learn how to earn college credit early—plus live Q&A!
Yoga with Melissa Maas (Ages 16+)
Tuesdays | 6–7 p.m. | $55
Choose from Vinyasa Flow or Yin Yoga—perfect for all experience levels.
*All sessions held on the ENMU Campus
*Call to Register: ENMU Distance Learning 575.562.2165
Spots fill fast—don't miss your deadlines!
Make this summer count with ENMU!
Faculty Highlight - Dr. Juchao Yan
Professor of Chemistry and Chair of Physical Sciences: Dr. Juchao Yan attended and hosted a poster session during the 2026 New Mexico NSF EPSCoR Summit from May 19-22. Dr. Yan’s presentation was titled "Use of Carbonyl as an Infrared Reporter for Probing the Nature of Charges in Donor-Acceptor Type Conjugated Molecules."
Golden Student Success Center Activities
Available June-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.
Student Research Highlights
DennAsia R. Cordova
DennAsia R. Cordova, a Chemistry master’s student at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), has been awarded an FY25-26 NM Water Resources Research Institute (NM WRRI) Student Water Research Grant. Working under the guidance of her advisor, Dr. Md Mhahabubur Rhaman, her project focuses on removing excess fluoride from city-supplied drinking water using low-cost, biocompatible materials.
Nicholas Clark
Nicholas Clark, a graduate student in the College of Education and Technology, recently had his paper published in the International Education and Cultural Studies Journal.
His paper is titled "Long-Term Retention of Coaches and Their Impact on Academic Achievement and Athletic Success."
Congratulations, Nicholas!
Rachel E. Hein
Congratulations to MSN graduate nursing student Rachel E. Hein! Her paper, "Interventions to Reduce Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting," was recently published in the Journal of Nursing and Clinical Training (Volume 2, Number 1). We are proud of Rachel’s contribution to clinical research!
Stephanie Gallegos
Stephanie Gallegos, a graduate student in the MSN program, recently published a review article in the Journal of Clinical Nursing & Reports.
Her work is titled "Gluten and Casein Allergies: What are the Issues?"
Congratulations to Stephanie on this academic success!
Spanish Immersion Institute
The Spanish Immersion Institute, directed by Dr. María Valcarlos, is taking place on the ENMU Campus now and continues Sunday, June 7. This annual event is for bilingual teachers who need to take the state exam for bilingual certification in Spanish, Prueba de español. Participants study Spanish all week and speak only Spanish. Their state exam is on Monday, June 8.
Alumni Engagement
ENMU Day at the Isotopes
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. – 10 p.m. | First pitch starts at 6:05 p.m. | Isotopes Park, Albuquerque, NM, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Tickets are selling fast! Be sure to grab your tickets today for the 2026 ENMU Alumni Day with the Albuquerque Isotopes on June 21, 2026, at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque!
Come see the Isotopes take on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys and stay for a post-game firework show (sponsored by ENMU and the City of Portales).
Click the button below or visit enmu.edu/Isotopes to purchase your ticket. Tickets are $28 and include:
- An Isotopes game ticket
- Picnic access
- An ENMU-branded baseball hat for the first 350 paid registrations
Athletics
Athletic Updates
Track and Field
ENMU Track and Field concluded the 2026 outdoor season at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Emporia. Kennedy Ulmer finished with Second-Team All-American honors and 11th place in the discus throw. Andre Smikle also finished 20th for the discus throw.
Women’s Basketball
ENMU Athletics announced the hiring of Destiny Bragman as Assistant Basketball Coach. Visit the athletics press release for more information about Bragman’s coaching history.
Upcoming athletics events
June 14-20
Rodeo attends College National Finals Rodeo | Casper, Wyoming | Visit the schedule link for more information
Communication Services
Hotel Special 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.
Visit the hotel reservation link
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.
Visit the hotel reservation link
Fine Arts
4th Annual Community Juried Art Exhibition
Mon, Jun 1, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. | US/Mountain | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC)
The Fourth Annual Community Juried Exhibition highlights local talent within 40 miles of Portales, New Mexico. This year, guest juror Rhonda Headley—an ENMU alumna and Meow Wolf designer—selected 29 exceptional works from over 100 submissions based on originality and craftsmanship. Open to all media and free to enter, the event celebrates artists of all experience levels and features top awards for Best of Show, First Runner-Up, and Second Runner-Up.
This year’s exhibition was juried by Rhonda Headley, an Eastern New Mexico University alumna and Senior Graphic Designer of Signage at Meow Wolf. In her professional work, Headley helps create visual systems and environmental graphics that guide audiences through immersive experiences. As a juror, she reviewed submissions and selected the works presented in this exhibition.
Featured artists include Linda Anderle, Dalton Banister, Evelyn Bassett, Sarah Bice, Brittany Crone, Clyde Davis, Mackenzie Fox, Jaslyn Gilbert, Jonathon Gooding, Bryan Hahn, Barbara Klapperich Senn, Cooper Knauer, Debbie McCart, Divyaxi Patel, Heather Reno, Arrianna Romero, Becky Smith-Hahn, Mason Stielow, and Crystal Welch.
Learn more at enmu.edu/CommunityArt
For more information, contact Bryan Hahn at [email protected].
ENMU Choir Camp Concert
Thursday, June 4 at 3 p.m. | Buchanan Hall (Music Building) | For more information, contact Dr. Jason Paulk at [email protected].
ENMU Summer by Design Art Camp Closing Show
Thursday, June 4 at 4 p.m. | Art and Anthropology Building - refreshments to be served | For more information, contact Dr. Richard Schwartz at [email protected].
ENMU Band Camp Concert
Wednesday, June 10 at 4 p.m. | Buchanan Hall (Music Building) | For more information, contact Dr. Pam Shuler at [email protected].
Communication Media Bootcamp for Grades 9-12
June 5, 2026 | For more information, contact the ENMU College of Fine Arts Office at 575.562.2373.
ENMU Theatre Arts Drama Academy (TADA!)
ENMU is excited to announce the summer theatre camp. The camp is designed for students in grades 1-12, from elementary through high school. Participants will learn techniques in acting, directing, design, and everything that goes into making a play!
The TADA Academy runs Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To enroll, visit enmu.edu/TADA.
For more information, including scholarship requests, contact Clara Kundin at [email protected].
Summer by Design Art Camp Registrations
The ENMU Summer by Design art camp (Monday, June 1 through Thursday, June 4) is now open for registration (for students in grades 3-12). There are day camp and overnight camp options available.
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.
