Other NM universities announcements

Starting in March, New Mexico State University's Latin American Programs will begin its monthlong initiative of creating a broader and more intentional space for connection, advocacy, and celebration in a series of events called Frutos y Raíces.

Latin American Programs, or LAP, originally hosted a week of events called Latino Week every spring. But when Chicano Programs transitioned into LAP and the Hispanic Council became the Latin American Student Council, student leaders took charge in driving systemic change.

The New Mexico Senate has confirmed Rico Gonzales and Marisol Olivas to serve on the New Mexico State University Board of Regents.

Gonzales, El Paso Electric's regional vice president for New Mexico, and Olivas, a graduate student at NMSU, were nominated to serve as NMSU regents by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Gonzales succeeds Dina Chacón-Reitzel, who recently completed her term on the board. Olivas succeeds Garrett Moseley as the board's student regent.

Gonzales, a seasoned public policy and communications leader, has more than two decades of experience in legislative and regulatory strategy. In his current role at El Paso Electric, he leads government affairs and community engagement efforts across multiple states.

Two faculty members from New Mexico State University's College of Arts and Sciences were honored with the prestigious Donald C. Roush Award for Teaching Excellence at a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Milton Hall.

"This recognition underscores the outstanding work of our faculty," said Enrico Pontelli, dean of NMSU's College of Arts and Sciences. "Dr. Chinnasamy and professor D'Antonio-Hangen exemplify the high standards we strive for at NMSU, and their impact on students is immeasurable. Their passion for teaching inspires excellence across campus."

The deadline is approaching for New Mexico State University civil engineering students to apply for the Construction Side Hustle course, a five-week online program designed to help participants transform their skills into a profitable business.

An element of the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints, the course begins March 5. Applications will close Friday, Feb. 28. The program is open to NMSU civil engineering students and staff members. Teams are welcome to apply, provided at least one member is a civil engineering student.

With the March 5 start date fast approaching, this is the final opportunity to enroll. Students interested in gaining practical business experience and entrepreneurial skills in the construction industry are encouraged to apply.

WHAT: La Sociedad para Las Artes at New Mexico State University will host a public reading event for New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp as part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, which invites visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community. The series is named in honor of writers Antonya Nelson and Robert Boswell, who began their teaching careers at NMSU.

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University invites the NMSU community to attend the Hult Prize Student Idea Pitch Competition Thursday, Feb. 27.

The event, hosted in collaboration with the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints, will feature four teams of civil engineering students presenting innovative solutions that leverage construction technologies to address global challenges.

The Hult Prize is a globally recognized competition that challenges university students to develop high-impact startups aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for students," the competition spans more than 120 countries, providing mentorship, funding and the opportunity for students to pitch their ideas on a global stage. The winning team from NMSU will advance to the Hult Prize national competition in Boston, with all expenses covered, to compete for a $1 million seed investment to bring their idea to life.

The New Mexico State University Museum will debut a new exhibit, "Corn Mother: Her Story in the Southwest," with a grand opening event from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at NMSU's Kent Hall.

The exhibit, curated by Sabrina Gonzalez, a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts degree in NMSU's anthropology program, explores the deep cultural and historical significance of corn in Indigenous communities of the Southwest. It highlights corn's role as a symbol of sustenance, resilience and spiritual connection, emphasizing how the crop has influenced traditions, ceremonies and daily life for centuries.

Portales, NM – February 20, 2025- ENMU's Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking is proud to present a theatre performance of "She Kills Monsters" at the University Theatre Center Feb. 27–March 2, 2025.

"She Kills Monsters" is a comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games. The play tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the queer, imaginary world that was her sister's refuge. In this high-octane, dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and '90s pop culture, audiences will pay homage to the geek and warrior within us all.