Foundation Board Undertakes $300,000 Campaign to Improve NM Education

The New Mexico Highlands University Foundation will undertake a two-year $300,000 campaign to provide seed money for a Center of Excellence that will assist middle schools in improving teaching of math and science.

Highlands Board of Regents President and former President of the Foundation Board Leveo V. Sanchez has pledged the initial $50,000 as a challenge grant.

Highlands School of Education dean, Michael Anderson, said the Center for Excellence’s focus on middle-school teaching of math and science addresses a critical need in New Mexico schools as well as across the nation.

“We know that we begin to see our students lose interest or capabilities in the math and science fields in the middle school years,” Anderson said. “By working with teachers in those areas to assist them in new methods, to refresh their skills, or provide a stronger foundation, we can improve the student outcomes in math and science. Frankly, this is critical for our state, which has one of the largest numbers of employment opportunities in the country due to our national labs.”

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Community Meeting Jan. 27 at Highlands for Campus Master Plan Update

New Mexico Highlands University will host a community meeting to present the campus master plan update and receive public comment Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Margaret Kennedy Alumni Hall, 905 University Ave.

The Jan. 27 community meeting is part of an ongoing campus master plan update process that started early in 2009. Light refreshments will be served at the meeting.

“Updating our campus master plan is part of an overall strategy to create the most attractive and functional campus possible for Highlands University now and well into the future,” said Highlands University President Jim Fries.

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Highlands University Signs Agreement With N.M. Veterans Services For Santa Fe Vets

New Mexico Highlands University signed an agreement with the State of New Mexico Department of Veterans Services in December aimed at increasing small business education opportunities for veterans through the university’s Santa Fe Center.

“Our entrepreneurial business courses, designed by Dr. Rob Reider, will give veterans tools to be more successful in their small businesses,” said Steve Martinez, director for the university’s Santa Fe Center. “We’ll provide classroom instruction in Santa Fe so vets won’t need to drive to Albuquerque for these types of business courses.”

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At the Ray Drew Gallery

Jan. 11 - Feb. 10
Apache Land - Paintings by Keith Humphries

This exhibition is on loan from the Geronimo Springs Museum and sponsored by We the People Project, New Mexico Humanities Council, Las Vegas Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and New Mexico Highlands University


Cineflix at Ilfeld

Ilfeld Auditorium presents recently released movies on the big screen. Now in high definition BluRay and surround sound! Cineflix in Ilfeld is a free-of-charge event open to both students and community members.

WHITE OUT
Friday, January 22, 8:00 p.m.

G-Force
Sunday, January 24, 2:00 p.m.

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Cowgirls Shut Down Rangers

The NMHU Cowgirls played host to the Regis University Rangers at the John A. Wilson Complex on 1/16. The Cowgirls came out victorious and beat the Rangers 67-65. The Cowgirls’ fate was sealed as Jessica Armijo hit a jumper with 32 seconds remaining followed by Whitney Polosky making a shot from the charity line.

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Sharp Shooting Cowboys Knock Off Rangers 86-68

The NMHU Cowboys rebounded from their 1/15 loss to Metro State College in a big way on 1/16 as they pounded the Regis Rangers by a final score of 86-68. The Cowboys took an early lead and never looked back as they cruised to their ninth win of the season. The Cowboys are now 9-6 overall and 3-4 in RMAC play. The Cowboys will hit the hardwood again on 1/22 when they take on the Mavericks of Mesa State College.

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Cowboys Picked 2nd in RMAC Preseason Poll

NMHU Cowboy Baseball has been chosen to finish second overall in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference this season according to the latest RMAC Preseason Poll. The Cowboys received two first place votes in the poll, and are behind RMAC powerhouse Mesa State College who is picked to win the RMAC for the seventh season on a row. The Cowboys finished the 2009 season with a 39-21 record. Five Cowboys have also been named to the 2010 RMAC Preseason All-Conference Team. David Bustillos, Christian Garcia, Jason Carr, Drew Vassil and Derek Grieve all received preseason honors. In addition to being named to the RMAC Preseason Team, Drew Vassil has also been named the RMAC Preseason Pitcher of the Year.

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Upcoming Games

Thu, Jan. 21, 2010
    Wrestling vs Fort Hays State University 7:00 pm

Fri, Jan. 22, 2010
    Wrestling vs University of Central Oklahoma 12:00 pm
    Women's Basketball vs Mesa State College 6:00pm
    Men's Basketball vs Mesa State College 8:00pm

Sat, Jan. 23, 2010
    Women's Basketball vs Western State College 6:00pm
    Men's Basketball vs Western State College 8:00pm


Notes and News

Las Vegas Chapter Business After Hours Event
Come join us on St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the NMHU Gene Torres golf course.  Free admission and hors d'oeuvres will be provided. Raffle prizes and a cash bar will add to the fun. See you there!

Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Seeking New Board Members.  We’re looking for volunteers for the Las Vegas Chapter to serve on its board.  If interested, please contact Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

Homecoming 2010 will be Sept. 23, 24, and 25th , 2010. Start planning now. Game will be Saturday, Sept. 25. We will be honoring the class of 1960 with an induction of alumni into the Golden Society.

Winterfest 2010 at New Mexico Highlands University brings Blue Oyster Cult center stage Sat., Feb. 13, 8 p.m., at Ilfeld Auditorium, 900 University Ave. Tickets are on sale now at KEDP at 901 University Ave., 505-454-3238. Tickets are also on sale at Clarity Gift Gallery, 166 Bridge St., Las Vegas, 505-425-3599. Or contact Donna Martinez.

We are looking for volunteers to be Class Agents for Homecoming events for Sept. 23-25, 2010. Class agents will work with the Alumni office to provide activities for their class for Homecoming 2010 including making contacts with their peers to provide information and encourage participation. If you are willing to be a class agent contact Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

Wishing you could start an NMHU Alumni Chapter in your home town? If you have ten or more NMHU alumni in your community and would like someone from the NMHU Alumni Association to visit with you to start a chapter or have a representative speak about the exciting activities happening at NMHU, please contact Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

What’s going on your life? Let us know for the NMHU alumni Notes. New job? Retirement? New members of the family? Travels? Let us know by contacting Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

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