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On Tuesday, December 10, the WNMU Mailroom and the Child Development Center (CDC) hosted their first “Letters to Santa” event. The mailroom allowed the CDC children, staff, and families to come in and mail their letters to the North Pole. The mailroom staff stamped their letters and the children inserted them into the mailbox directly to
Continue reading ➞ WNMU Mailroom welcomed the Child Development Center to have “Letters to Santa”
On Friday, December 6, WNMU hosted the first annual Jingle and Mingle at Light Hall Patio. This event was a celebration in honor of the festive season. Students, families, staff, and friends all united to spend a jolly time. Decorated Christmas trees luminated the Light Hall Patio. There was live music for all who attended.
Continue reading ➞ Jingle and Mingle: A Christmas Celebration
On Tuesday, December 4, WNMU hosted the 15th Annual WNMU Academic Student Research Symposium and Career Fair, in the Intramural Gym. Students exhibited and presented their work that was connected to research, public service, or technology. There were local and regional employers to give students opportunities for future employment. The featured speakers of this year’s
Continue reading ➞ Students showcase work at 15th Annual Research Symposium
The University Foundation and students from Public Speaking Communications course are participating in the annual Giving Tuesday event, hoping to raise funds for good causes. Students of Dr. Benji Cline’s communications course are partnering with Guadalupe Montessori School to raise awareness and to receive more donations for the Silver City-based school. They will have a
Continue reading ➞ Foundation, Public Speaking class to participate in Giving Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 12, the newly formed Mustangs Care Club and the on-campus Child Development Center (CDC) united to have a community project called Helping Hands. The club organized the event to diversify its involvement within the university community. Members of Mustangs Care were divided into the three Pre- Kindergarten classrooms in the CDC, where
The Department of Student Life hosted its first Grocery Bingo event on Monday, November 11, in the Life Lounge. Students played bingo against each other in hopes of taking some groceries home. There were a variety of prizes for students to choose from. The event had a favorable outcome. “I thought it was a
On Halloween morning, WNMU staff and students united at the Intramural Gym to host the annual Halloween Walk. Departments of WNMU came and give out candy for the trick or treaters. Community members and the Child Development Center (CDC) also participated. Children, parents, teachers, and staff dressed in their best Halloween costumes. Adriana Leon, WNMU
Are you afraid creepy crawlers? You will be in for a scare if you attend Mozart’s House of Horrors, the annual Haunted House in Parotti Hall. This year’s theme is Venom. Bryant Chaffino is WNMU’s music program coordinator and director of Mariachi La Plata. Chaffino started working for WNMU six years ago, when he was
Continue reading ➞ Music Program’s Annual Haunted House to Feature Venomous Creatures
On Monday, October 22, students gathered to compete in Cupcake Wars, hosted by the Department of Student Life. The event was to test students on creativity and their piping skills to decorate a cupcake. There were three rounds where students showed their talents for this competition, which were Color, Theme, and Decoration. The Color round
Continue reading ➞ Students showcase piping talents in Cupcake Wars
On Tuesday, October 15, Student Life hosted its first dodge ball game in the Intramural Gym. There were two teams of five people, Team A and Team B. The first round was won by the A Team. The second round finished off one against one. It was Gerald Davis, football coach, against Xavier Saunders, freshman