2015 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

01 Dec

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BAAS Student Prepares to Graduate

"The effort invested is the biggest predictor of knowledge obtained." – John Rosner John Rosner is set to graduate this May with a bachelor of applied arts and sciences from Eastern New Mexico Univ read more..

01 Dec

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Crystal Jones Comes Back to ENMU

photo and story by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "The faculty is awesome, kind, caring and appreciative." – Crystal Jones Crystal Jones, who attended Eastern New Mexico University in 1999, read more..

01 Dec

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Aspiring ENMU Filmmaker

"If I can make movies for a living and not have to worry too much about money, then I'll be living the dream," - Brandon Carter Brandon Carter, an ENMU senior and Portales native, recently filmed a read more..

Benjamin Rodriquez Aspiring Director/Writer and ENMU Senior

01 Dec

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Benjamin Rodriquez Aspiring Director/Writer and ENMU Senior

by Amy WaltnerCommunication Services ENMU student Benjamin Rodriguez recently held a casting call for his thesis film, In the Outfield, at the University of New Mexico (U.N.M.). In the Outfield is ab... read more..

01 Dec

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Vee Lucas Sails to ENMU

interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "I want to help students improve their lives and reach their goals." – Vee Lucas Editor's Note: Vee Lucas, who began her position as Eastern New Mexic read more..

01 Dec

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Two Graduates Nominated as Regents

by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "I would like to explore new programs to meet present needs of employers in the State." – Susan Tatum "It is important that all matters that come before t read more..

01 Dec

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Spotlight on Terry Cater

interview by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "Looking back, I had many opportunities that I would not have had at a larger university.”– Terry Cater Terry Cater, the county execu read more..

Meet New Athletics, Marketing and Events Manager

01 Dec

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Meet New Athletics, Marketing and Events Manager

interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "As boring as it sounds, my hobby is my job!" – Shelby Kirkes Editor's Note: Shelby Kirkes is new Athletics Marketing and Events Manager (replacing Sa read more..

01 Dec

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ENMU Grad Runs Music Studio

by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "I get to do what I love to make money." – Sharron Whipple Sharron Whipple, an Eastern New Mexico University graduate, owns the Sharon Whipple Music read more..

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Spotlight on Sarah Marquez

by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services “Both of my kids love school. They both talk about what they will be when they go to college.” – Sarah Marquez Portales Municipal School read more..

01 Dec

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Ronda Stanley is All About That BAAS

by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services “I was a little intimidated to attend a university but the ENMU staff were very helpful and it made it a comfortable transition.” – Ronda read more..

ENMU Graduate Working in High Cotton as CEO

01 Dec

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ENMU Graduate Working in High Cotton as CEO

by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services “The classes I took at ENMU in the business department for marketing, management and accounting prepared me for the real world and what I would need to su read more..

Robert Graham Promoted to "Director" of Alumni Affairs

01 Dec

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Robert Graham Promoted to "Director" of Alumni Affairs

by Wendel Sloan Communication Services “It is just the right thing to do and will make ENMU a moral leader in respecting and honoring the Zia Pueblo’s right to the Zia symbol.” &nda read more..

New Human Resources Generalist is an ENMU Graduate

01 Dec

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New Human Resources Generalist is an ENMU Graduate

edited by Wendel Sloan Communication Services Editor's Note: Pauline Martinez, the new Human Resources generalist at Eastern New Mexico University, began her position on July 7. Her job duties inclu read more..

ENMU Grad Publishes Book on Theatre Luminaries

01 Dec

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ENMU Grad Publishes Book on Theatre Luminaries

Paula Edmonds Moore, A.A. degree ENMU (1964) has recently published a book on theatre luminaries Abby Lewis and John Seymour. Her husband, Leon Moore, graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1964. Paul read more..

01 Dec

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Nicole East Moves From West

Interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "I helped raise money for California legislation which improved living conditions for farm animals." – Nicole East Editor's Note: Nicole East, curricu... read more..

01 Dec

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ENMU Grad's Adventure in Africa

Story by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "Seeing the excitement in their eyes about what they are going to be able to teach their children was very fulfilling.” – Meghan Wall Meghan W read more..

Meet Mark Mitchelson: New Employee Wants to Achieve Inner Peace and Happiness

30 Nov

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Meet Mark Mitchelson: New Employee Wants to Achieve Inner Peace and Happiness

Interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "Money comes and goes, but memories and experiences stay with you forever." – Mark Mitchelson Editor's Note: Mark Mitchelson, Lab and Classroom read more..

30 Nov

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Spotlight on Marea Smith

Story by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "The learning curve from classroom educator to business owner has been staggering. I really only feel I've just begun." – Marea Smith Marea Smith, wh read more..

Lonzo Used to Have a Three-Hand-Length Beard

30 Nov

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Lonzo Used to Have a Three-Hand-Length Beard

by Robin Haislett Communication Services “By the time students leave here, they know as much as people working in TV for 10 years.” – Lonzo Lassiter Eastern New Mexico University we read more..

Student from Jamaica Influenced by Dr. Bill Brunsen

30 Nov

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Student from Jamaica Influenced by Dr. Bill Brunsen

by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "Dr. Brunsen was a phenomenal person." – Kriss-Ann Walters Kriss-Ann Walters, who received a BS in psychology with a minor in Spanish from ENMU in the spr read more..

ENMU Grad Now Assistant Principal in Longview, Texas

30 Nov

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ENMU Grad Now Assistant Principal in Longview, Texas

Interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services "And to think……it all started with ENMU!" – Kim Whaley Editor's Note: Kim Whaley graduated summa cum laude from ENMU in December o read more..

30 Nov

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Graduate Reflects on Time at ENMU

Stroy by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services “If you have completed your degree and had some fun along the way, you have a lot to be proud of."– Katie Merrill Katie Merrill, who grad read more..

Former ENMU Student Celebrates Over 20 Years in Radio

30 Nov

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Former ENMU Student Celebrates Over 20 Years in Radio

Stroy by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services “My grandmother's family homesteaded near Elida in the early 1900’s and some of her brothers and sisters still lived there.” – K.C. Counts K.C. Cou read more..

ENMU Student to become Chef Johnny Vee's Assistant

30 Nov

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ENMU Student to become Chef Johnny Vee's Assistant

"Eastern has a beautiful campus, a welcoming atmosphere and amazing staff who are always prepared to help when needed." – Jessica Roberts Jessica Roberts, a graduate student at Eastern New Mexico U read more..

ENMU Student and Graduate Pair Up to 'Embrace Grace' Offers Support for Unplanned Pregnancies

30 Nov

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ENMU Student and Graduate Pair Up to 'Embrace Grace' Offers Support for Unplanned Pregnancies

"Going through an unplanned pregnancy alone or with little support is difficult." –Jennifer Senkowsky ENMU communication student Jennifer Senkowsky and Danielle Cavazos, who earned a bachelor's in read more..

30 Nov

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Spotlight on Janice Baca-Lujan

by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "I enjoy the fresh perspective the students bring to their internships each semester." – Janice Baca-Lujan Janice Baca-Lujan, who earned her master&r read more..

30 Nov

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Spotlight on James Golden

by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services "Each and every day I have a goal to be a better educator than I was the day before. I ultimately just want my students to succeed and grow to love music t read more..

Sooner or later.. You Gotta Feed the Alligator

30 Nov

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Sooner or later.. You Gotta Feed the Alligator

Story by Amy Waltner Communication Services Editor's Note: Huie Brown, who began working at ENMU in 2001, is a "Science Technician" for the biology and physical sciences departments. In the interview read more..

ENMU Grad Named Corporate Controller at YES Housing Inc.

30 Nov

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ENMU Grad Named Corporate Controller at YES Housing Inc.

Story by Desiree M. Cooper Communication Services “My job is constantly changing and there is always something new to learn." – Holly Barela Eastern New Mexico University graduate Holly B read more..