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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...
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New Mexico State University is currently offering free tax filing assistance to underserved individuals in the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). The services are provided by NMSU accounting students who have undergone training and received certification to assist taxpayers with filing their tax returns.Rebeca Pérez, a visiting assistant professor at NMSU, highlighted the importance of the program, stating, "This semester at NMSU, we created this opportunity where our students get course credit for participating in the VITA program, as...
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Poet Anthony Sutton, known for his book "Particles of a Stranger Light," will be giving a public reading at New Mexico State University on February 23. The event, part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, is co-hosted by La Sociedad para Las Artes and the Department of Art.Sutton, a fellow in the University of Houston Literature and Creative Writing Ph.D. program, will be joined by Master of Fine Arts candidate Kathy Key-Tello, who will also be sharing her thesis works during the reading. The event, taking place at the Creative Media Institute Theater in Milton Hall,...
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Students from the school of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Environmental and Consumer Sciences are gaining valuable real-world experience by organizing a series of food and beverage events this spring. The students, who come from various experiential learning classes and student clubs, are future leaders in the hospitality industry.Director of NMSU’s School of HRTM, Jean Hertzman, expressed, “By participating in these meals and events through classes and volunteering, HRTM students gain the hands-on...
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Las Cruces, Feb 15 2024 - Wanda Bowman, a well-known business owner and philanthropist in Las Cruces, is set to receive the prestigious "Hometown Hero" award at the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF). The festival, supported by New Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces, will take place from April 3-7.The "Hometown Hero" award is presented each year to an individual with ties to the Las Cruces area who has made significant contributions to the community. Wanda Bowman has been recognized for her kindness, generosity, and selflessness by Ross...
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Ed Macha, the CEO of Reliable Controls Corporation, will be delivering this year's annual College of Engineering Bromilow Lecture at New Mexico State University (NMSU). The lecture will take place on Friday, February 23rd at 4 p.m. in Jett Hall, Room 259. The event is open to the public and free of charge.Macha, an engineering alum of NMSU, founded Reliable Controls in 1999. The company specializes in industrial plant automation and commissioning, and is renowned for its exceptional services in the mining and heavy industry sectors. Having started in Salt Lake City,...