ASWMU Public Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2016

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ASWNMU PUBLIC MEETING Miller Library November 17, 2016 I. THE ASWNMU open meeting was held in the Miller Library on the campus of Western New Mexico University on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Dylan Kester, ASWNMU Vice President, called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. II. Opening Ceremonies III. Roll call: Executive Officers present: President

Editorial: Meeting the United States Poet Laureate!

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Silver City, NM- It was a big day at Western New Mexico University! Juan Felipe Herrera, the Poet Laureate of the United States, was visiting. As Dr. Jack Crocker had put it, WNMU was now the most literate place in the Southwest, due to his presence. Now, there was a common question that I heard

Mustangs Hold on Late for Win Against Eagles

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Silver City, N.M. – The Western New Mexico University women’s basketball team were able to hold on late and take the victory against Northern New Mexico College, 68-66, last Monday evening. The Eagles held their own offensively by outgaining the Mustangs in every shooting category; field goals (38 percent to 34 percent), three-pointers (52-35) and

University Introduces New Technology

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Silver City, NM – Joseph Kerski, Education Manager for the Environmental Systems Research Institute, or ESRI, stopped by Western New Mexico University last Thursday to present ArcGIS (geographic information systems) to students. ArcGIS is a data, mapping spreadsheet that crosses throughout the United States. If one was looking to go into any type of business

WNMU Deming Holds Open House for Luna County Community

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Deming, NM- The Western New Mexico University Deming Branch held an open house for the local community on Thursday, November 17. Potential students and their families came by to speak with representatives of the College of Arts and Sciences, Applied Technologies, the Alumni Association, Adult Education Services and the Small Business Development Center.  A wonderful

ASWNMU Secures Free Wednesday Bowling Nights For Students

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Silver City, NM- Attention all bowling leagues! The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University have secured a free bowling night for students on Wednesdays at Silver Bowling Center. On Wednesday nights, students can present their student IDs to the officials at the bowling alley, get a night of free bowling and even receive a

Students to Host Bake Sale For Social Inequality Awareness

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Silver City, NM – This coming Wednesday, Dr. Emma Bailey’s Social Inequality class will be hosting a bake sale to spread awareness of social inequality. The bake sale will be held on the first floor of the Student Memorial Building. Social Inequality can be defined as discrimination against class, race and stratification. The bake sale