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Silver City, NM- The students of Dr. Allison Evans’ 201 Political Science class gathered three prominent members of the Grant County community to discuss today’s current education system. Three panelists were gathered by the students of her class to discuss the state of education in the climate of 2017, particularly in the Grant County area.
Continue reading ➞ Education and the Media Panel Held by Political Science Class
Silver City, NM- “Art is a beautiful tool to bring people together. We need more of that,” quotes the founder of the One Million Bones project Naomi Natale. The Directors of “The Art of Revolution,” an organization devoted to social chance and art, Naomi Natale and Susan McAllister visited Western New Mexico University to speak
Silver City NM- The Southwest New Mexico Homebuilder Association took it upon themselves this week to award 6 scholarships to different students enrolled in Western New Mexico University’s School of Applied Technology. In order to obtain a scholarship the applicant had to be a freshman, enrolled in the School of Applied Technology, and must have
Continue reading ➞ Six Freshmen from WNMU Applied Tech Program Awarded Scholarships
Silver City, NM- Western New Mexico University’s student population come from different places and backgrounds, and from cities and towns that are hours away or across the state. There is no doubt that students can get a feeling of homesickness from being away from home; however, there’s no better remedy for this than a slow
Continue reading ➞ The Center Gives Home-Cooked Meal to Students
Silver City, NM- WNMU Student Health and Student Life held four role-playing demonstrations around campus on Tuesday, September 26. These demonstrations featured “what would you do” scenarios including such topics as bullying, hostile arguments and harassment. The demonstrations were overseen by WNMU Counselor Sarah Guck and the Directors of Student Activities Abe Villareal and Jessica
Continue reading ➞ Student Wellness: Students Step Up During Campus Safety Demonstration
Silver City, NM- Western New Mexico University’s Light Hall once again welcomed breathtaking talent underneath their stage lights on Tuesday, September 26. This time, the Department of Cultural Affairs hosted a group of four talented gentlemen and their string instruments. These string quartets take on the alluring sound of classical themes in every show. Sucre
Continue reading ➞ President’s Chamber Music Series: Willy Sucre & Friends
Silver City, NM- A familiar sight around the Grant County area is New Mexico State Police Officer Thaxter Richard, a.k.a “Scrappy. The Officer, known for his kindness and his character, was recently honored with the Outstanding Alumni Award at the 2017 Western New Mexico University Homecoming Celebration on September 23rd. Scrappy had a varied career
Continue reading ➞ Homecoming 2017: Outstanding Alumni: Thaxter “Scrappy” Richard
Silver City, NM- Mustang Entertainment lived up to their name by engaging a full house of WNMU students and staff in a colorful and energetic “Lip Sync Battle.” Students ranged from solo acts to group performances, including an entire sports team taking the stage, making for a very diverse and overall wild night. The show
Silver City, NM- On September 23, WNMU honored two outstanding alumni, one of which was a man named Larry Barstow. Barstow graduated from WNMU with the class of 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Sciences. Barstow also played Left Tackle with the WNMU
Continue reading ➞ Homecoming 2017: Outstanding Alumni: Larry Barstow
Silver City, NM- The Western New Mexico University English Honor’s Society Sigma Tau Delta hosted a trivia night focused around the beloved HBO series Game of Thrones. Seven WNMU students participated in the event and prizes for third, second and first place included a pair of Funko Pop dolls, the complete first season on DVD
Continue reading ➞ Sigma Tau Delta Hosts Game of Thrones Trivia Night