2016 - Monthly News Archives | Eastern New Mexico University

20 Apr

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Dr. Phillip Million Retires

Interview by Wendel Sloan Q. What is your official title? Professor of Communicative DisordersQ. When did you begin working at ENMU? 1992 (retired in December 2015) Q. What were the main duties of you... read more..

20 Apr

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Feminism in “Game of Thrones”

My favorite TV show, “Game of Thrones,” gets a lot of hate for being “anti-feminist.” While there are questionable scenes, the series features stronger female characters than a... read more..

ENMU through the eyes of an International Student

20 Apr

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ENMU through the eyes of an International Student

Josue Nizaleb Jimenez Corzo, an international student from Chiapas, Mexico, has been living in Portales for four months. He says the biggest difference between Chiapas and Portales is the wea... read more..

COB Field trip to Four Seasons in Santa Fe

20 Apr

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COB Field trip to Four Seasons in Santa Fe

The College of Business Dean, Dr. Janet Buzzard, accompanied COB faculty – Dr. Patt Burusnukul, Assistant Professor of Marketing; Dr. Matt Haney, Assistant Professor of Management and Ms. Crista... read more..

ENMU Names Spirit of Eastern Award Winners

15 Apr

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ENMU Names Spirit of Eastern Award Winners

ENMU named the winners for the 2016 Spirit of Eastern awards in the "Support" and "Professional" Category for outstanding service to the University.Judy Privett One of the advantages of working at EN... read more..

14 Apr

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Dr. Scott Roeder Visits ENMU

Dr. Scott Roeder, the master class instructor for Tuba and a professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, was the featured performer on Thursday night in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building... read more..

14 Apr

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Spotlight on Terry Cater

Terry Cater, the county executive director at the Lea County United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Lovington, earned his master’s in mass communications from Eastern New... read more..

14 Apr

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Greek Life is life for ENMU Student

The sorority chapter Zeta Tau Alpha has given Kiersti Bertolas a new view of college life, the view of college Greek life. When Ms. Bertolas attended New Mexico State University she never wanted to ... read more..

14 Apr

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Meet Kelli Young

Interview by Wendel Sloan Q. What is your official title? Payroll Accountant Q. When did you begin working at ENMU? April 4, 2016 Q. What are the main duties of your job? Process bi-weekly payr read more..

14 Apr

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Spirit of Eastern Awards

Spirit of Eastern Support Winners—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has named its winners of the 2016 Spirit of Eastern winners in the "Support" category" for outstanding service to the univer... read more..

The Comic Book Stand: Vol. 2, Issue #25, The Mask

14 Apr

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The Comic Book Stand: Vol. 2, Issue #25, The Mask

Does anyone else remember the slightly-strange-not-sure-if-you-liked-it-or-not movie “The Mask” featuring Jim Carrey that was released in 1994? Well before it was a movie it was a r... read more..

ENMU Department of Anthropology is Well-Represented at National Conference in Orlando

13 Apr

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ENMU Department of Anthropology is Well-Represented at National Conference in Orlando

Students and faculty from ENMU's Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology presented research at the 81st Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) on April 6-10 in Orlando... read more..

Accounting Major Participated in Internship

07 Apr

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Accounting Major Participated in Internship

Whoever said that accounting majors are dull have never met Jose Mendoza. Mr. Mendoza is a junior attending Eastern New Mexico University. He is involved on campus. He is a member of Business Club... read more..

Professor Has Passion for Early Childhood Development

07 Apr

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Professor Has Passion for Early Childhood Development

Dr. Dawn Browder, assistant professor of family and consumer sciences, developed her interest in early childhood after becoming a mother. I have been able to fulfill many roles over the years, i... read more..

07 Apr

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Meet Leila Montgomery

Interview by Wendel Sloan Q. What is your new title? Data Assessment Support and C&I Secretary (Curriculum and Instruction) Q. When did you begin working at ENMU? July 29, 2013 (Montgomery and he... read more..

06 Apr

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Greyhound Grads Find Puppy Love

Eastern New Mexico University played a role in starting the relationship between Joe Wellborn and Heather Balas, who have been married for 20 years. Joe grew up in Tucumcari, but graduated from... read more..

06 Apr

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Dr. Jean Wozencraft-Ornellas Retiring

Editor’s Note: Dr. Jean Wozencraft-Ornellas, professor of music, is retiring from ENMU this summer. In the following interview with Wendel Sloan, director of media relations, she discusses her l... read more..

The Comic Book Stand: Vol. 2, Issue #24, Spider Jerusalem

05 Apr

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The Comic Book Stand: Vol. 2, Issue #24, Spider Jerusalem

Spider Jerusalem, a sarcastic, drug-addicted, foul-mouthed, gonzo journalist, is from the DC comic book Transmetropolitan. He was created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Darick Roberston. Jerusalem ... read more..

04 Apr

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ENMU Hosting Junior Preview Day

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host Junior Preview Day on Saturday, April 16.The event gives high school juniors a chance to learn about majors, tour campus, see residence halls, meet ... read more..

04 Apr

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ENMU Hosting JazzFest on April 8-9

Jazzfest will be held Friday through Saturday, April 8-9, in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building (MB), and all events are free and open to the public.Jazzfest will feature Ellen Rowe, a renowned jazz ... read more..

Amanda Lewis talks about being AIGA president

31 Mar

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Amanda Lewis talks about being AIGA president

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) is an organization at Eastern New Mexico University for graphic design majors--although some members are visual arts majors. AIGA's purpose is to help art stu... read more..

The Comic Book Stand: Vol. 2, Issue #23, Jessica Jones

31 Mar

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The Comic Book Stand: Vol. 2, Issue #23, Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones is a superheroine who spent time in a coma after coming in contact with experimental chemicals. This led to her emerging with superhuman abilities including strength, flight and being ab... read more..

ENMU Hosting 'Surprising Impact of Missionary Work'

31 Mar

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ENMU Hosting 'Surprising Impact of Missionary Work'

Eastern New Mexico University is hosting "On Unintended Consequences: The Surprising Impact of Missionary Work Among the Awajun of Eastern Peru" at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1, in Room 110 of the Art an... read more..

30 Mar

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ENMU Hosting JazzFest on April 8-9

Jazzfest will be held Friday-Saturday, April 8-9, in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the Portales campus of Eastern New Mexico University. All events are free and open to the public. Jazzf... read more..

Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been at ENMU for 24 years.

29 Mar

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Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been at ENMU for 24 years.

Dr. Mary Ayala, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been working at ENMU for 24 years. She was a teaching assistant at Temple University and an adjunct instructor at Philadelphia Com... read more..

Former ENMU Student Celebrates Over 20 Years in Radio

29 Mar

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Former ENMU Student Celebrates Over 20 Years in Radio

“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. Counts, who attended Eastern New read more..

Senator for the College of Fine Arts Loves Student Government

24 Mar

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Senator for the College of Fine Arts Loves Student Government

Leonard Tapia is an active member of Eastern New Mexico University's Senate for the College of Fine Arts. Mr. Tapia describes Senate as being a collegiate level of Student Government. "... read more..

ENMU's ‘Clovis Points' Could End Up on Asteroid That Destroys Earth

24 Mar

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ENMU's ‘Clovis Points' Could End Up on Asteroid That Destroys Earth

Images of Eastern New Mexico University’s very own Clovis Points from the Blackwater Draw Archaeological site might make an appearance on an asteroid which could destroy Earth in 170 years. The ... read more..

23 Mar

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Meet Arnulfo Marquez

Q. What is your official title? Articulation/Degree Certification Officer Q. When did you begin working at ENMU? March 7,2016 Q. What are the main duties of your job? Articulation of Transcripts and ... read more..

Professor of Religion used to be Air Force Chaplain

22 Mar

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Professor of Religion used to be Air Force Chaplain

Pastor Gary Piepkorn, adjunct professor of religion, was an Air Force Chaplain before retiring from the military in 2004. “Upon retirement, I accepted a part-time call by Faith In Christ Luthera... read more..