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Monthly Archives: June, 2010

  1. Highlands Computer Science Professor and Student do Robotics Research at Sandia Labs

  2. Student Orientation Leaders Welcome New Students

    Photo Margaret McKinney/University Relations Student Orientation Leaders Welcome New Students Highlands University student orientation leaders perform a boot camp skit to kickoff new student orientation June 25. Reporting for duty left, Roxy Avalos, Matt Guzman, and Makisi Maka. New students and their parents were on campus for a day of university information, tours, food and…

  3. Highlands University Science Club Completes Charitable Delegation to Honduras

  4. Highlands University Honors 14 at Retirement Reception June 16

    Highlands University Honors 14 at Retirement Reception June 16 New Mexico Highlands University honored 14 retiring staff members at a reception June 16.   “You represent almost 300 years of committed service to the university and that’s really phenomenal,” said Highlands University President Jim Fries at the reception. “It’s a privilege to represent the university…

  5. High School Students Experience Hands-On Science Through Highlands Summer Immersion Program

    High School Students Experience Hands-On Science Through Highlands Summer Immersion Program Since 2007, high school students from Northeastern New Mexico have come to Highlands University for a free hands-on summer science immersion program aimed at increasing interest in science professions. This year the program runs June 7 — 18. The learning is experiential with much…

  6. Media Arts Students Designing Projects Statewide Through Summer Internships

    Media Arts Students Designing Projects Statewide Through Summer Internships   New Mexico Highlands University media arts student interns are designing multi-media projects throughout New Mexico this summer for  museums,  other cultural institutions, and a national astronomy observatory.  The paid summer internship program is a partnership between the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and media…

  7. $1 Million Lottie Wood Washburn Endowment Established for NMHU Foundation

    $1 Million Lottie Wood Washburn Endowment Established for NMHU Foundation Longtime teacher Lottie Wood Washburn’s educational legacy continues through a $1 million endowment her son, Beverly W. Washburn, established with the New Mexico Highlands University Foundation. The endowment is the largest single donation ever made to the university. Each year, the Lottie Wood Washburn Endowment…

  8. Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos Awarded Scholarship for Academic Advising Institute in Philadelphia

    Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos Awarded Scholarship for Academic Advising Institute in Philadelphia Thomasinia Ortiz-Gallegos, director of Academic Support Services for New Mexico Highlands University, received a scholarship to attend the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Summer Institute in Philadelphia June 27 — July 2. Ortiz-Gallegos competed with applicants nationwide for the scholarship and was one of only…

  9. Free Computer Science Camp for Youth, Teachers at Highlands June 28 — July 2

  10. Department of Music Presents Mozart’s First Opera in Dinner Theater at Plaza Hotel July 7, 8

    Department of Music Presents Mozart’s First Opera in Dinner Theater at Plaza Hotel July 7, 8 The New Mexico Highlands University Department of Music presents Mozart’s first opera in a dinner theater July 7 and 8 at the historic Plaza Hotel on the Old Town Las Vegas Plaza.   The dinner theater is a benefit…