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New Mexico State University’s Hidalgo County Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with other county offices, will host the Southwest Pregnancy Check Clinic in Deming, New Mexico from March 12-14. The Catron, Luna, Otero, and Sandoval County Extension offices, along with the Department of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources, will also be providing support at the clinic.According to the announcement, the clinic will take place at the Quality Inn on March 12, followed by sessions on March 13 and 14 at Blandford Farms. Savannah Daniels from NMSU...
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The New Mexico State University Foundation has received a generous donation of $500,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. The donation includes two separate gifts, one for $300,000 to fund a professor of practice in the NMSU School of Nursing for three years, and another for $200,000 to support students studying social work or nursing.The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Professor of Practice position aims to address the need for nurses and nurse practitioners in rural counties of New Mexico. This initiative will focus on community outreach to enhance...
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On March 5, 2024, New Mexico State University's Graduate School shines a light on the dedicated and accomplished Kari Bellavita, who has been an integral part of the administrative team.Bellavita's journey at NMSU began in April 2019 as a temporary customer service representative, eventually progressing to the role of senior administrative assistant. Reflecting on her career growth, Bellavita shared, "In August 2019, I was hired as a full-time customer service representative, and in March 2021, I was promoted to senior administrative assistant as admin to former Dean Luis...
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New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service is gearing up to hold the 2024 fruit growers workshop on March 15 at the Alcalde Community Center. The event aims to educate fruit growers on methods for orchard improvement, regardless of the size of their operation.Santa Fe County Extension Agriculture agent, Tom Dominguez, expressed, “This is an opportunity to enhance fruit growing knowledge and learn about new and upcoming varieties.”The workshop will feature a range of sessions covering various topics important to fruit growers. Attendees can expect to...
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The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced that they will convene for a closed online meeting on Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to deliberate on the finalists for the position of NMSU president. As stated by the announcement, "The meeting has been called to discuss the finalists for president of NMSU."During this closed session, the discussion regarding the candidates for the presidency will not be open to the public. This decision is in accordance with the provisions set forth in NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013)....
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Assistant dean of student success and Engineering Technology and Surveying Engineering department head at New Mexico State University Gabe Garcia has been honored with the Michael and June Gittings Endowed Chair. This honor recognizes Garcia’s history of leadership and his contributions to the college.In response to the recognition, Garcia expressed his gratitude, stating, “It is an honor to be the first recipient of the Michael and June Gittings Endowed Chair in the College of Engineering. This is not just a recognition of past achievements, but a call to action toward...
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New Mexico State University's Mora County Cooperative Extension Service is gearing up to host the AgriVenture Symposium on April 10 in Taos. The event, which will run from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taos County Agriculture Center, will delve into various crucial topics surrounding agriculture.The symposium will feature discussions on regenerative agriculture, soil health, wireless fencing, cattle outlook, climate trends, and living with fire-prone landscapes. According to Sunny Finley, Mora County Ag Extension agent, the event is designed to address contemporary...
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The New Mexico State University Fire Department has issued a reminder to the university community regarding the smoking and vaping policies on campus. The department emphasized the importance of knowing and respecting the NMSU Smoking Policy, which can be accessed at https://arp.nmsu.edu/16-63/.According to the reminder, smoking and vaping are permitted on campus, but specific regulations must be followed to ensure the safety of individuals and campus facilities. Smoking or vaping must take place at least 25 feet away from any building entrances and exits, and at least 50...
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The Department of Borderlands and Ethnic Studies at New Mexico State University is set to unveil its new research center during Research and Creativity Week at NMSU. The event will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. in the BEST offices on the second floor of Garcia Center.Dulcinea Lara, head of the BEST department, highlighted the center's focus on empowering marginalized communities through decolonial frameworks. She stated, “The BEST Research Center uses decolonial frameworks as its foundation to prioritize and empower marginalized communities. It will...
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The New Mexico State University’s Graduate School is gearing up to host the Three Minute Thesis competition on March 1, offering graduate students a platform to showcase their research in concise and understandable presentations. The event, set to take place from 9 a.m. to noon in Domenici Hall, room 109, challenges participants to articulate their research or creative scholarship work in three minutes or less for a general audience.According to Ranjit Koodali, the dean of Graduate School and provost of International Affairs at NMSU, the competition serves as a means to...
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Huiping Cao, a professor in the Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University, shared her journey and passion for academia. Cao, who joined NMSU in 2010, focuses her research on data mining, applied machine learning, and data engineering.Reflecting on her role, Cao expressed, "I take immense pride in the accomplishments of the students I have guided through their academic journeys." She highlighted her success in graduating four Ph.D. candidates and the close relationships she developed with each student, nurturing their growth and celebrating their...
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Huiping Cao, a professor in the Department of Computer Science at New Mexico State University, has been making significant contributions to the academic community since joining in 2010. With a focus on data mining, applied machine learning, and data engineering, Cao's dedication to teaching, research, and student mentorship shines through."I take immense pride in the accomplishments of the students I have guided through their academic journeys," expressed Cao, reflecting on her role in nurturing the growth of four Ph.D. candidates she successfully graduated.Cao's...
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The upcoming regular meeting of the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, March 11. The meeting will take place in the Regents Room of the Educational Services Building on the NMSU Las Cruces campus. In addition to in-person attendance, the meeting will be livestreamed for public viewing at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.As per the Open Meetings Act, the agenda for the meeting will be available at least 72 hours in advance on the university's website at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.Individuals...
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New Mexico State University graduate student Aaron Stewart found a unique connection between mountain climbing and mathematics through the mentorship of NMSU mathematical sciences professor Prasit Bhattacharya. Stewart expressed, “Dr. Bhattacharya has compared mathematics with my favorite pursuit outside of school, alpinism, also known as mountain climbing. To climb a route no one has climbed before involves more failure than success, more struggle than ease and more restless nights than easy years. I think being effective at mathematics requires understanding that.”...
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The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced a closed meeting scheduled for March 2 to discuss the finalists for the position of president. The meeting will take place at 8 a.m. in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces campus.According to the information provided, the discussion of candidates will be held behind closed doors as permitted under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013). It was clarified that no official board action will be taken during this meeting.Individuals seeking further details about the meeting can reach out to the Office of the...
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The New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced that they will be holding a closed meeting on Thursday, Feb. 29, to interview finalists for the position of NMSU president. The meeting, scheduled from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Hadley Hall, Room 130, on the Las Cruces Campus, will be closed to the public as allowed under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1.H(2) (2013).According to the announcement, the regents will not be taking any official board action during this closed meeting. Individuals seeking more information about the meeting are encouraged to contact the Office of...
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Joyce Garay, an associate professor of Latino/Latina literature and feminist theories at NMSU, has been appointed as the inaugural director of the Chicana/o Studies program in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation. Speaking about the program, Garay emphasized its inclusivity, stating, "These courses are really for everyone."Garay highlighted the importance of a Chicana/o Studies program at NMSU, emphasizing the significance of understanding the complex experiences of Chicanas/Chicanos in the region. She expressed, "The opportunity for students to take...
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Dancers and musicians from New Mexico State University, along with local performers, are gearing up for "Reignite: A Dance Concert," hosted by the NMSU Dance program from March 1-3.The concert will feature a diverse range of choreographies, including contemporary, hip-hop, flamenco, tap, and Latin ballroom, showcasing the talents of NMSU dance majors and minors. Choreographers for the event include NMSU dance faculty members Applehelen Kirby, Ana Suffle, George Torres Jr., and Ryan McMullen, who is also the director of the NMSU Dance program.NMSU dance students Amelia...
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Five finalists for president of the New Mexico State University system are set to visit the Las Cruces campus starting February 26, as announced by the Board of Regents. The visits will include public forums allowing the campus community and the public to engage directly with the candidates.According to the Board of Regents, the public forums will kick off on Monday, Feb. 26, at NMSU’s Las Cruces campus. The morning sessions will address faculty, staff, and community issues, while the afternoon sessions will focus on student concerns. Everyone is encouraged to attend...
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New Mexico State University’s Art Museum is embarking on a significant digitization project to make its vast collection of Mexican retablos accessible to the public and scholars alike. Courtney Uldrich, Collections Curator at the University Art Museum, expressed the need for this project, stating, “It has never been properly inventoried or integrated into our current collections database system with updated photographs."Retablos and ex-votos, with roots in European and Mexican art from the 16th to 18th centuries, are religious images painted on tin plates and other...