Important Dates:

Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, Nov. 25 – Friday, Nov. 27 | multi-day | University Closed

Save the Date: Giving ROOsday

Tuesday, Dec. 1 | All Day | Online

ENMU's day of giving, when alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends unite to support student success. Together We Succeed. | Watch your email and socials for more information.

Academic Affairs

Academic Highlights

Biology Graduate Student Award

Congratulations to biology graduate student Getrude Amoah (M.F. Varela, advisor), who took First Place for her graduate student poster presentation at the 2026 New Mexico Research Symposium! At last year’s 2025 NMR Symposium, Getrude also took first place, and Biology graduate student Reuben Enchill took third place.

Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon!

Nov. 5-13 | Dr. Gay Su Pinnell Education Building

The College of Education and Technology's MAESTRO program will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Nov. 5–13. We invite the campus community to stop by and support this exciting literacy event.

Blackwater Draw Food Drive for YA Keys Program

BWD Museum Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-Noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.

Now through Nov. 23 Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark and Museum is collecting nonperishable food donations through Nov. 23 in support of the United Way of Eastern New Mexico's YA Keys Program, which assists young adults in our community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to drop off donations at the museum during regular business hours. 

ENMU Language Lab

The ENMU Language Lab is officially open for the Fall semester, running through Dec. 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!

NM-INBRE Summer Programs

Applications for the 2027 Summer programs are now open! 

Alumni Engagement

Calling All Greyhound Football Fans | Alumni Tailgate

Join us this Saturday, Nov. 14, for the final tailgate of the season as we honor our military community and cheer on the Greyhounds against Midwestern State. Enjoy free food, T-shirts, and game tickets while supplies last. Connect with active-duty service members and veterans. ENMU Veteran Affairs will be on site.

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. All are welcome. Go Greyhounds!

Sponsored by Western Commerce Bank and co-hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Portales Military Affairs Committee, with support from Kappa Sigma Fraternity. 

Athletics

Athletics Highlights

Chama El-Hadiri places 6th at the Lone Star conference, cross-country championship. Becoming an all conference runner back to back years. | Read more

Events Preview

Monday, Nov. 9

Women's Basketball vs Fort Lewis | 5 p.m. | Portales, N.M.

Friday, Nov. 13

Men's Basketball at New Mexico Highlands | 5 p.m. | Las Vegas, N.M. / John A. Wilson Complex

Women's Basketball vs Regis | 5:30 p.m. | Portales, N.M. / Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena

Saturday, Nov. 14

Football vs. 24 Midwestern State (Kids Free Day & Senior Day) | 2 p.m. | Portales, N.M. / Al Whitehead Field at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.

Kids under 12 get in free when ENMU Football takes on Midwestern State for our last home game of the season. Bring the kids in their green, let them make some noise, and help us give our seniors a big sendoff on Senior Day.

Men's Basketball vs Fort Lewis | 3 p.m. | Las Vegas, N.M. / John A. Wilson Complex

Women's Basketball vs Adams State | 5:30 p.m. | Portales, N.M. / Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena

Tuesday, Nov. 17

McDonald’s Kids’ Day | Men’s Basketball Home Opener vs. Justice College | Noon | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena.

Free admission for local schools and youth groups. Bring your class, team, or youth organization to a college basketball game to help sell out The Loy and make some noise for the Greyhounds. Group leaders, RSVP directly to Athletics (include your school/organization, leader's name, student/adult counts, and accessible seating needs).

Campus Life

Safe Ride Pedal Carts

Monday, Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CUB Bus Lane

Come out to test how being under the influence can make driving take a turn for the worse.

Diya Painting Pop-Up

Monday, Nov. 9 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CUB Lobby

International Affairs invites everyone to a vibrant pop-up event where you can paint and decorate your own diyas. A diya (also known as deepa or deepam) is a small oil lamp traditionally made from clay, metal, or bamboo, with a cotton wick dipped in oil or ghee. It’s an important part of Diwali, representing light overcoming darkness and good overcoming evil.

Painting with a Swirl with Bella Short

Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 7–9p.m. | Virtual (Zoom)

Join our talented Campus Life Artist, Bella Short, for a fun and relaxing step-by-step painting tutorial where you’ll create a stunning masterpiece inspired by pumpkins, fall leaves, and the cozy autumn season. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Link: Zoom Session

NMDVS Mobile Outreach

Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | CUB Bus Lane Veterans can meet one-on-one with a Veteran Service Officer for assistance with VA and New Mexico State benefit applications. Our team will also provide guidance on healthcare, compensation, pensions, education benefits, and state programs and services available to veterans and their families.

Noon Time Karaoke

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | CUB Lobby

At noon, unleash your inner rock star and enjoy a fun-filled break while reconnecting with friends and fellow students. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, this is your chance to shine on stage.

History Guild Spooky Film Fest

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 5 p.m. | JWLA 112

The History Guild concludes its Spooky Film Fest and Lecture series with the feature film “Rasputin,” the 1996 biopic of the infamous Russian monk, starring Alan Rickman. The screening will begin with an introductory lecture by Kylie Colvill. Join us for the film, snacks, and refreshments—everyone is welcome!

Pottery Painting Night

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Multicultural Center Get creative at our pottery painting night! Participants will have the chance to paint and design their own pottery pieces while learning about the importance of pottery in Native cultures.

ASAB Concert Featuring Kristine Merlin

Monday, Nov. 16 | 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | CUB Crossroads Dining Hall

Kristen Marie Merlin is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who blends pop, rock, and country music into energetic, engaging performances (Standard Pricing at Door).

Facing Anxiety Study

Tuesdays through Nov. 24 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | BSU Christian Challenge (across from the library). Anyone dealing with or wanting to know more about anxiety is invited to a video study from Pastor/Author Jonathon Pokluda on dealing with anxiety in the modern world.

Career Services

ENMU Student Employee Orientation and Training – Fall 2026

• Monday, Nov. 9 | 9–11 a.m. | SSS Room 212
• Monday, Nov. 23 | 2–4 p.m. | SSS Room 212

For additional dates and times, see the ENMU Student Employee Orientation and Training Information Spreadsheet in Frontline Staff General Documents on the University Portal. To schedule a separate date and time for your team, contact [email protected].

Steppingblocks Digital Career Counselor – Nov. 2026 Launch!

ENMU Career Services will launch Steppingblocks on Nov. 2, 2026. Steppingblocks supports ENMU student success with data-driven career guidance. Career Services will host training sessions and campus tabling events to help the ENMU community get familiar with this new resource.

• Faculty & Staff Training | Monday, Nov. 2 | 10–10:45 a.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Sandia
• In-Person Student Training | Monday, Nov. 2 | 12–12:30 p.m. and 2–2:30 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Sandia
• Virtual Student Training | Monday, Nov. 2 | 4–4:30 p.m. and 7–7:30 p.m. | Microsoft Teams
• In-Person Tabling | Tuesday, Nov. 3 and Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB)
• Athletics Tabling | Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 9–11 a.m. | Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena
• Virtual Tabling | Thursday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 12 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Microsoft Teams

For virtual meeting links, please check your ENMU inbox for the email titled "Steppingblocks Digital Career Counselor Launch Today!"

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

Distance Learning

Continuing Education: The New Mexico Chile Class Series with Evelyn Ledbetter

Wednesday, Oct. 7 through Wednesday, Nov. 18 | Various Times | ENMU KENW Broadcast Center

Hands-on continuing education series covering the traditions, growing, and cooking techniques of New Mexico chile (Ages 16 and older, register by calling 575.562.2165).

Cooking with NM Green Chile

Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 6–8 p.m. | $25 for the class

Registration ends Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Prepare Ledbetter Green Chile Stew and homemade red chile enchilada sauce, and leave with recipes.

Fine Arts

Hamed Edalati Tabrizi | Work in Progress: Selected Designs Exhibition

Work in Progress: Selected Designs Exhibition | Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Dec. 11 | Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC), 1500 S. Avenue K | Free and open to the public.

Features more than two decades of poster and typography work created in Iran and the United States across Farsi, English, and Arabic typographic contexts. The exhibition explores the intersections of identity, language, visual form, and cultural migration—framed as a درنگ (pause) within an ongoing creative process.

Hamed Edalati Tabrizi is an Iranian multidisciplinary designer, educator, and researcher who serves as Assistant Professor of Art/Graphic Design at The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB). He holds a master's degree in visual communication from the University of Tehran and an MFA in Studio Arts (Graphic Design concentration) from Florida Atlantic University (FAU), with national and international exhibitions across Texas, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, and Tehran.

Contact Bryan Hahn at [email protected] for more information

Music High School Visitation

Tuesday, Nov. 10 | All Day | Music Building

High School Art Visit Day

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fall Jazz Concert featuring Delbert Anderson

Thursday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Buchanan Hall, Music Building Free and open to the public.

Featuring Richard Schwartz, conductor, and Diné jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator Delbert Anderson, who merges Navajo "spinning songs" with jazz and funk. The concert will feature original works by Mr. Anderson, including his tribute to jazz great Don Cherry, "Dear Don," as well as music by John Coltrane.

ENMU Percussion Ensemble: "Noisy Americans"

Monday, Nov. 16 | 7–8 p.m. | Buchanan Hall, Music Building

A Tribute to Percussion in the United States. This event is free and open to the public.

New Mexico New Play Festival

Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21 at 7 p.m. | Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. | University Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

ENMU’s Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents five new short plays from New Mexican Playwrights, including works by ENMU students, alumni, and state professionals. This year’s festival is geared toward retelling New Mexican myths and folklore in an accessible way for young audiences.

General Admission is $10; Senior Citizens and Active-Duty Military tickets are $7. Tickets can be purchased in advance at enmu.edu/TheatreLive.

POPS Dinner Concert

Saturday, Nov. 21 | 7 p.m. | Campus Union Ballroom

The ENMU Music Department and the University Friends of Music will host their annual POPS Dinner Concert, featuring an elegant meal and great performances by our talented students in ENMU's Wind Symphony and the Swanee Singers. Tickets are $40 per person, and reservations must be received by Thursday, Nov. 12. To reserve your tickets, contact Kathleen Salter at [email protected] or call 575.359.0145.

Human Resources

Welcome, October New Hires!

Adam Melinn, Advisor

Ashley Reyna, Nursing and EMGT Administrative Assistant

Bronza Swain, Custodian

Chelsea Parra, Academic Services Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth Martinez, Student Learning and Licensure Systems Specialist

Jonathan Erwin, Custodian

Mary Trujillo, Recruiter

Rita Bickham, Data Clerk

Timothy Dison, Custodian

Vincent Koonce, Custodian

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.

The primary transition for Campus Applications is targeted for Dec. 15, after the semester wraps up.

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 Clubs

Science Outreach Club Seeking Volunteers

The Science Outreach Club is looking for volunteers for Community Outreach Science Day, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 07, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Science Square – Community Science Day will feature community activities, lab tours, science activities, and a keynote address on microplastics by Dr. Ross M. Clark, Vice President of Research at UNM. The event takes place at the CUB Ballroom and around ENMU. Everyone is welcome.

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!

TRIO Student Support Services

Personalized support for ENMU college students to help them succeed, stay on track, overcome challenges, and prepare for their future, offering academic, career, and personal coaching, tutoring, financial aid assistance, study skills, mentoring, and workshops. Log in to the portal and search "TRIO SSS" to apply or contact Assistant Director Adriana Guzman at 575.562.2226.

Monday Memo Submissions

Please submit any announcements to enmu.edu/MondayMemo by the Friday before the new Monday Memo is published.