Academic Affairs
Constitution Day Presentation
Thursday, Sept. 17 | 3:15-4:30 p.m. | Jack Williamson Liberal Arts (JWLA), Room 108 or Online via the presentation link
Attend "The Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights," an in-person and online presentation by Jerome Foss, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Core Curriculum and Professor of Political Science at St. Vincent College.
Distance Learning Fall 2026 Non-Credit Courses—Learn. Move. Grow.
Looking for a new hobby, professional development opportunity, or fun activity for your child? Eastern New Mexico University's Fall 2026 Non-Credit Courses offer something for every age and interest. Join us this semester and discover new skills in wellness, dance, and cybersecurity.
Register early to reserve your spot! Space is limited. Please contact ENMU Distance Learning at 575.562.2165 for more information.
No-cost Professional Development
Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense Training (PER-256)
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2026 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Golden Student Success Center, Room 217 | Ages 18 and older.
This intensive 32-hour training helps IT professionals strengthen cyber defense strategies and earn a certificate of completion. Registration required.
Register For Cybersecurity Training Today!
Youth Dance Programs with Heidi Crates
- Tiny Dancers (Ages 3-5) | Thursdays beginning Sept. 17 | 6–6:45 p.m. | $125 (12 sessions)
- Beginning Ballet (Ages 6 and older) | Mondays beginning Sept. 14 | 6:45–7:30 p.m. | $125 (12 sessions)
- Intermediate Ballet (Ages 8+) | Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15 | 7:15–8 p.m. | $125 (12 sessions)
Sibling Discount Available: Second child receives 50% off registration.
ENMU Language Lab
The ENMU Language Lab is officially open for the Fall semester, running through December 4, 2026.
Free tutoring and language support are available for Spanish, ESL, Italian, and French. Student-tutors help with conversation, pronunciation, grammar, and exam prep. The lab services are also available to community members.
Sessions are available in-person at the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts building, JWLA 100, or online. Plus, enjoy free conversation hours, cultural events, and language resources open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Check tutor availability, book a session at enmu.edu/LanguageLab, or drop by room 100 in JWLA!
Alumni Affairs
Calling All Greyhound Football Fans | Alumni Tailgate
Join us at the Alumni Tailgate tent before every home game! Connect with fellow Greyhounds, enjoy the game-day atmosphere, and pick up some Greyhound merch while supplies last.
Please register if you plan to join a tailgate.
Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. Tailgate
2 p.m. game time - Greyhounds vs. UT Permian Basin (Family Weekend) | Register today!
Oct. 17 at Noon Tailgate
3 p.m. game time - Greyhounds vs. West Texas A&M (Homecoming) | Register today!
Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. Tailgate
2 p.m. game time - Greyhounds vs. Central Washington | Register today!
Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. Tailgate
2 p.m. game time - Greyhounds vs. Midwestern State | Register today!
We look forward to seeing you at the tailgate and cheering on the Greyhound together.
Mammoths and Mocktails
Sept. 18 | 5–7 p.m. | Blackwater Draw Locality 1, New Mexico 467, Portales, NM
ENMU Alumni Affairs and Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark and Museum invite you to Mammoths and Mocktails: An Evening at Blackwater Draw!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of community, history, and family-friendly activities at one of North America's most significant archaeological sites. Enjoy refreshing mocktails, participate in hands-on activities, and experience a special presentation exploring the deep history of Blackwater Draw. Whether you're reconnecting with fellow alumni or visiting the site for the first time, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Roosevelt Refreshers
Sept. 22, 2026 – What's that Tweet? Birds of Roosevelt County and New Mexico
Join us for an evening of fun, drinks, & a natural history chat from guest speaker Dr. Jonathan C. Schmitt, Gennaro Natural History Museum Curator, on birds of our County and the Natural History that influences them. Enchantment Vineyard doors open at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and the chat starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to all!
Sept. 24, 2026 – What's that Tweet? Birds of Roosevelt County and New Mexico
Join us for an evening of fun, drinks, & a natural history chat from guest speaker Dr. Jonathan C. Schmitt, Gennaro Natural History Museum Curator, on birds of our County and the Natural History that influences them. Chat starts at 5:30 pm on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Portales Public Library. The event is free to all!
Athletics
ENMU Athletics will feature an array of home-game action in the coming weeks. Volleyball will have its first home match against Texas A&M International on Sept. 18, followed by a 2 p.m. Match against Texas A&M Kingsville on Saturday, Sept. 19. The rivalry matchup with West Texas A&M will take place on Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Football will have their first home conference game Sept. 26 against UT Permian Basin. The College Daze Rodeo will be held Sept 17-19, with a 7 p.m. performance nightly. Finally, women's soccer will return home on Sept. 25 to take on DBU and on Sept. 30 to face Texas Woman's University.
Campus Life
The Growth Code- Leveling Up & Unlocking Impact with Dr. Donya Ball
Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Sandia Room
Join us for an engaging leadership workshop presentation led by Dr. Donya Ball, where students will explore practical strategies for effective leadership, communication, and personal growth. This session offers valuable insights designed to inspire and empower individuals to lead with confidence in professional and community settings.
Filipino Traditional Dance Class
Friday, Sept. 11, 5-6 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Sandia Room
Get ready to experience the rhythm, romance, and rich traditions of the Philippines with Pantomina Mayor, a beloved folk dance from the Bicol Region! Join us for a fun cultural experience where you'll learn the basic steps and discover the story behind the dance. Pantomina comes from the Spanish word pantomima, meaning "to imitate"—as dancers gracefully mimic the romantic courtship of doves.
Career Services
ENMU Student Employee Orientation and Training - Fall 2026
Date: Sept. 14, 2026
Time: 9–11 a.m.
Location: SSS Room 212
Date: Sept. 28, 2026
Time: 2–4 p.m.
Location: SSS Room 212
For additional dates and times, please see the Frontline Staff General Documents - ENMU Student Employee Orientation and Training Information Spreadsheet. If your team would like to schedule at a separate date and time, please contact [email protected].
Contact Career Services at 575.562.2418 for more information.
Communication Services
Higher Ed Bond 3
ENMU has deep roots in New Mexico's ranching and farming communities, and we are stepping up to the plate with some massive upgrades! Thanks to a recently approved $2 million bond and a historic $15 million measure going to the ballot this fall, we are completely transforming our agricultural program with brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities. Remember to vote on Bond 3 in this election." There is no tax increase.
The upcoming $15 million ballot request this fall is for a brand-new Ag and Arts building. If approved by voters, this building will provide state-of-the-art technology, classrooms, labs, and shop spaces.
We've already broken ground on phase one of our growth, using a $2 million bond to construct a cutting-edge animal production and management facility.
These new facilities ensure local multi-generational ranching families have the top-tier technology and resources to thrive.
Visit our press release for more information.
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
Clue Theatre Production
Oct. 1-3 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. | University Theatre Center (UTC), Mainstage Theatre
The Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents "Clue," based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, and directed by Clara Kundin. The show runs from Oct. 1-3 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. in the UTC Mainstage Theatre.
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each guest has an alias; the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Appropriate for ages 12+
General admission tickets are $10 each, while senior citizens and active-duty military tickets are $7 each. Free admission for ENMU students with current ID/activities sticker. Tickets can be purchased in advance at enmu.edu/TheatreLive.
Faculty Gala
Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Music Building, Buchanan Hall
The Department of Music is hosting its annual Faculty Gala concert on Thursday, Sept. 17 , at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The concert features faculty members from the Department of Music and acts as a "friendraiser" to further support our students, though donations will be accepted. For more information, please contact Dr. Tracy Carr at 575.562.2681 or [email protected].
Faculty Highlight
Pianist, composer and ENMU Professor of Music, Dr. Mark Dal Porto, and his wife, oboist and fellow ENMU Professor of Music, Dr. Tracy Carr, traveled to the Czech Republic mid-May of 2026 for two notable musical events. Dal Porto’s newest work, Symphony of the Ages, was recorded by the Brno Philharmonic in a 2-day session and Carr and Dal Porto, as Duo Encantada, presented a full-length recital featuring Dal Porto’s award-winning composition, Lyric Suite for Oboe and Piano.
Symphony of the Ages is a four-movement work musically representing a wide span of emotions and feelings. Dal Porto shares, “I view Symphony of the Ages as an especially relevant work for today’s audiences as its meaning and emotions are meant to accurately reflect the times in which we live.” The four movements of the Symphony are: I. Song of Eternity, II. Satirical Dance, III. Pastoral and Fanfare, and IV. From Desolation to Exultation.
Drs. Dal Porto and Carr attended all four of the symphonic recording sessions, along with the recording and mastering team. The finished recording will be available in December 2026 on a variety of music platforms.
Lyric Suite for Oboe and Piano was commissioned by the Delta Omicron International Music Fraternity with Dal Porto as the award-winning composer in the Thor Johnson 2025 Commission Competition. Lyric Suite for Oboe and Piano attempts to portray feelings and activities one may experience daily. It is written in four movements titled I. Pastorale, II. Tarantella, III. Nocturne, and IV. Celebration. Carr and Dal Porto also performed the Suite at the International Double Reed Society Conference in July 2026 and will perform it again in November at the College Music Society National Conference.
Limited Time Remaining on Theatre Tickets Season Passes
The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking Season Tickets are only $28 each (a 30% savings or $12 off the regular price), and seats are guaranteed for each show throughout the year.
These discounted passes are only available for purchase until Sept. 18, 2026. To order your tickets today, please visit enmu.edu/TheatreLive.
This year's production schedule features four exciting adaptations:
- "Clue" by Sandy Rustin, directed by Clara Kundin (UTC Mainstage, Oct. 1-4, 2026)
- NM New Works Festival (third iteration), coordinated by Leonard Madrid, featuring previously unproduced short plays by New Mexican playwrights with a theme of folklore and legends (UTC Studio Theatre, Nov. 19-22, 2026)
- "E. 2nd Str" by LW Miller, a gritty retelling of the Peter Pan story set in the 90s NYC punk scene, directed by Jon Barr (UTC Mainstage, Feb. 25-28, 2027)
- "Electricidad" by Luis Alfaro, a reimagining of Electra set in the barrios of LA, directed by Leonard Madrid (UTC Studio Theatre, April 29-May 2, 2027)
For any questions regarding season tickets, contact the Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking at 575.562.2711 or by email at [email protected].
Open Figure Drawing
Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Art and Anthropology, Room 162
Open figure drawing is available at no cost for artists 18 and older. Contact Britta Urness for more information.
General
ENMU Road Closure
The City of Portales is currently conducting phase one of road work on South Avenue K. The road work began on Monday, July 13, 2026. South Avenue K, between West 17th Street (Guadalupe Hall) and West 14th Street (GSSC). Roads will be closed to all traffic until this phase of road work is complete. Vehicles parked in this area, moving traffic control devices, or jumping curbs to gain access after the above deadline will be towed at the owner's expense. This construction will be completed in two phases to complete the entire length of South Avenue K. Additional information will be provided prior to the start of phase two.
Please contact the ENMU Department of Public Safety at 575.562.2392 if you have any questions.
Rally on Main
Sep 25, 2026 | 5-10 p.m.
The City of Portales and ENMU invite people of all ages to join us in Downtown Portales for our Annual Rally on Main event. Enjoy our community pep rally, musical entertainment, food trucks, and more at the Roosevelt County Electric Co-op Plaza (next to the post office). See the full list of Rally on Main entertainment at enmu.edu/RallyOnMain!
ITS
Authentication Updates
As part of ENMU's Authentication Modernization project, ITS is preparing to transition our commonly used campus applications from our existing authentication service to Microsoft Entra ID. This will change the sign-in experience for applications such as the ENMU Portal, Canvas, and Banner applications.
We plan to target Dec. 15 for the primary transition of Campus Applications.
Additional information is available on the following pages:
- Authentication Modernization – Overview of the project and the Departmental and Campus Application transitions.
- Campus Applications – Details about the upcoming change, applications being transitioned, and what students, faculty, and staff should expect.
- Departmental Applications – Information for departments and application owners about planning and coordinating the transition of departmental applications.
Student Affairs
ENMU Homecoming
Save the date for ENMU Homecoming: Oct. 12-17. Our theme this year is "Greyhounds Together We Ride." We will face off against West Texas A&M. Visit enmu.edu/Homecoming to stay up to date on all the activities for Homecoming week.
Science Outreach Club Seeking Volunteers
The Science Outreach Club is looking for volunteers for Community Outreach Science Day, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We need volunteers for hands-on activities, lab tours, registration, and more. No experience needed – training provided!
Please contact: [email protected] or 575.562.2078.
Come have fun, earn community service hours, and bring science to life for our community!
Monday Memo Submissions
Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.
