Other NM universities announcements

WHAT: The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University will host two new exhibitions: The 2025 Juried Student Show and "Trinities of Heaven and Earth." Receptions for both exhibitions will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21.

WHO: The 2025 Juried Student Show features a wide range of mediums and artistic approaches, with selected works created by NMSU students from diverse disciplines across NMSU's main campus—including both art and non-art majors. Please visit the UAM website for the full list of participating artists.The exhibition provides an important platform for emerging artists to share their creative voices with the university and local community. Students' art will be judged by artist Carlos Rosales-Silva is the creator of "Border Destroyer," a mural currently on display in the Mullennix Bridge Gallery at the UAM.

New Mexico State University's College of Arts and Sciences will host a public event for the entire family in April.

"The Big Bang Bash: Where Arts and Sciences Collide," will include demonstrations of science, art and interactive fun along with food trucks and more from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at NMSU's Kent Hall, 1280 E. University Ave.

Tickets are $10 for adults, while their children 12 and under get free admission. To purchase tickets and register for the event, visit https://alwaysanaggie.org/donate/big-bang-bash.

Through one simple but completely separate Google search, Sheri Morgan was astounded to discover a family-tied studio photography exhibit that brought her and her family back to their roots in Las Cruces after nearly six years.

The exhibit "The Ballard Studio: A Portrait of Community," curated by NMSU's Archives and Special Collections and the Branigan Cultural Center, showcased hundreds of studio portrait photographs by Morgan's great grandfather, James "Jim" Ballard, that made quite an impact to not just her family, but dozens in the Las Cruces community.

New Mexico State University will celebrate American Indian Week March 17-22 with several activities to unite the campus community while showcasing Native American culture.

An opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at Corbett Center Student Union's outdoor stage.

The event will feature a discussion about the week's events and an introduction to the United Native American Organization, a student organization that promotes cultural unity among Native Americans at NMSU. The current Miss Native American NMSU, Shaylyn Smith, will also speak.

It's almost that time of year when the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University opens its doors to the public to showcase its cutting-edge programs and facilities.

The College of ACES invites visitors of all ages to its annual open house to learn about the college's academic, research and outreach programs while exploring buildings, museums and labs across NMSU's agricultural complex and participating in hands-on activities. The free event takes place between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5.

The NMSU Art Department, with support from the Lilian Steinman Visiting Artist Fund will host a public lecture followed by a question-and-answer session with two professors in the Department of Art and History at Amherst College. For those interested in attending virtually, sign up here, https://nmsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OHlpvLilS92-nyUd94JxuA#/registration

Lucia Monge's, work explores human relationships with the natural world, particularly interactions with plants. She is best known for organizing Plantón Móvil, an annual "walking forest" performance that has helped create public green spaces in cities such as Lima, London, New York, and Paris.

Portales, NM – March 12, 2025 – Eastern New Mexico University Chancellor James Johnston is set to host his first-ever "State of the University" event at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art in Roswell, New Mexico, on Friday, March 21, at 6 p.m.

"I am looking forward to seeing alumni and friends as I get to share all the good things happening across the ENMU system," said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. "I will also share my vision for the ENMU system and my thoughts on how we can keep the ENMU system strong in the future. "

Two chefs whose culinary chops have landed them on the Food Network will be the special guests at a dinner fundraiser hosted by New Mexico State University's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism.

Chefs Marie Yniguez and Mike White will join HRTM's annual Chef Artist Dinner on Thursday, March 27, at NMSU's Corbett Center Student Union on the Las Cruces Campus. Dinner service will feature a menu designed by the chefs and wines paired for each course.

Chef Jon Young, owner of At Last Farm in Corrales, New Mexico, will also make a special appearance. NMSU alumnus and mixologist Patrick Abalos will serve specialty cocktails at the welcoming reception at 5:30 p.m. A silent auction will also take place.