Institute of Rural Social Work Launches Two International Projects

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Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, MX; Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX- The Institute of Rural Social Work (IRSW) has been hard at work with our neighbors south of the border, expanding the international reach of WNMU. One student, Jeanine Celeste Romo, has been working on bringing members of another culture to Western New Mexico University, on behalf of IRSR, the

Miller Library Showcases Banned Books; Celebrates US Constitution

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Silver City, NM- The Miller Library hosted a banned books event on Thursday, September 15 in celebration of Constitution Day. The event showcased books banned in many countries that are free to be read in the United States, thanks to the Constitution. Students, faculty, staff and community members performed readings from such diverse books as

Student Wellness: Mental Health Awareness Month

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This piece was prepared by Caitlin Talty. Staying healthy goes beyond exercise and eating vegetables, it encompasses the whole realm of one’s life. Mental health plays a huge part in focusing, getting good grades, and productive social interactions. As students, life can get pretty hectic and stress can influence academic performance, and compromise the state

Mustang Club of the Week: Student Social Work Association

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This weeks featured club is the Student Social Work Association. This press release was prepared by Leslie Cook, Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Experience. The Social Work Student Association (formerly called the Social Work Club) has been in existence since the mid 1990’s, when the BSW program was new to Western

Eighteen Students Graduate from WNMU ESL Classes

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Deming, NM- On Thursday, September 1, the WNMU Language Institute’s Domestic Program in Deming, NM graduated 18 students to the next level of ESL courses. Nine students were beginners, graduating from level one to level two, while the other nine were in more advanced courses, graduating from level nine to level ten. Director Manuel Rodriguez

Benay Weintraub takes on Athletic Advisory Position.

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Silver City, NM- WNMU Athletics has a new Compliance Coordinator. Memphis, Tennessee native Benay Weintraub has joined the Western New Mexico University Athletics program, hoping to keep student athletes on the right track. The position of compliance coordinator is designed to ensure that students are in the best of health, both physically and mentally. They

Editorial: Why Small Town Traditions are Important

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Cynicism can ruin a lot of things, but it is very important that we don’t allow it to do so. Those of you that live in Silver City may or may not know that this weekend marked the 37th annual Great American Duck Races in Deming, NM, my hometown. This event, not unlike Silver City’s

ASWNMU Public Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2016

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ASWNMU PUBLIC MEETING August 25, 2016 I. THE ASWNMU open meeting was held in the Miller Library on the campus of Western New Mexico University on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Dylan Kester, ASWNMU Vice President, called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll call: Executive Officers present: President – Claudia

ASWNMU Senate Meeting Agenda for 8/25/2016

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This is an agenda for the first ASWNMU Student Government Public Meeting of the year. Associated Students of Western New Mexico University ASWNMU Senate Meeting Thursday, August 25, 2016 Miller Library, 8:30 a.m. I. Call to Order II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll Call IV. Approval of Agenda V. Approval of Minutes VI. Executive Officer Reports