Archived News & Info
Esther Velasco visits Highlands
Alumni Golf Tournament
Denise Chavez lecture
Rosina Conde entertains Highlands community
Support Services Award banquet
ITV & Internet courses cancelled for April 24
All New Mexico Highlands University’s ITV and Internet courses are cancelled today, April 24,
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PUT ON THE RITZ WITH THE NMHU JAZZ CHOIR
The NMHU Jazz Choir will be “Puttin’ on the Ritz” in Ilfeld Auditorium May 2 at 7:30 p.m.
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Geology receives software grant
Environmental geology students at New Mexico Highlands University will soon have access to state-of-the-art research software thanks to a recent grant from Seismic Micro-Technology Inc. awarded to environmental geology professor Michael Petronis.
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Remembrance Run successful
New Mexico Highlands University’s Exercise and Sport Sciences Club raised $1,300 during its annual Remembrance Run April 12.
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Environmental geology receives grant
Environmental geology students and faculty at New Mexico Highlands University are collaborating with researchers from Ireland and France on geologic rifts thanks to a recent grant from the National Science Foundation.
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Student Art Show
The biannual New Mexico Highlands Student Art Show will be on display in the university’s Burris Hall gallery through May 1.
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Highlands students remember Virginia Tech
School of Education receives grant
New Mexico Highlands University’s School of Education received a $500,000 grant to begin a vocational evaluation emphasis to its master’s degree program.
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Wilson floor update
Despite water damage to the main floor, New Mexico Highlands’ commencement ceremony will take place as planned in the university’s Wilson Complex.
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Highlands honors top high school graduates
National Library Week
Concert Choir to perform Singing Sondheim
The New Mexico Highlands Concert Choir will perform works by one of America’s most distinguished Broadway composers and lyricists for its spring program April 20 at 3 p.m. in Ilfeld Auditorium.
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Dr. Gonzales-Berry speaks on Chicano/a literature
SWING WITH THE BAND
Lively numbers by Chuck Mangione, Duke Ellington, Dean Sorenson and Dizzy Gillespe will ring Ilfeld Auditorium during the Swing and Latin pulse of the New Mexico Highlands University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble in a concert on April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
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Music Department presents Spring Concert
New Mexico Highlands Department of Music will present twice the usual enjoyment of a spring concert with “Love, Fantasy and Romance” in the university’s Ilfeld Auditorium April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
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Science students participate in research
New crystal growth equipment in New Mexico Highlands’ Department of Science will open the doors for research collaboration around the region, according to university officials.
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Graduate student studies Gallinas River watershed
It is early morning, and Bildad Eta Eyong is literally thigh deep in his work searching the Gallinas River for insects.
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Students receive local scholarships
New Mexico Highlands University graduate students Lidia Atencio and Julianna Montenegro have been awarded $337 each from Territorial Title of Las Vegas Graduate Endowment.
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Student Senate sponsors luau
Chicano lecture series features Dr. Valenzuela Arce
Highlands students attend National Strength and Conditioning Conference
Fifteen faculty, staff and students from New Mexico Highlands’ Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Personal Training conference in Las Vegas, Nev. March 10-11.
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Adaptive Technology Center grand opening
New Mexico Highlands will have a grand opening for its new Adaptive Technology Center March 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. on the first floor of the university’s Donnelly Library.
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Cyber Tech conference
A conference to explore cyber technology’s role in Las Vegas and the state will be at New Mexico Highlands University’s Sala de Madrid building March 10-11.
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Cool Cats concert
Iron Pour
School of Education federal grant
A recent federal grant to New Mexico Highlands’ School of Education will help local teaching assistants earn their bachelor’s degrees at the university.
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Time change for Student Affairs and Bldgs. & Grounds
The Buildings & Grounds and Student Affairs Committee meetings have been rescheduled.
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Comedian Tig Notaro to perform
The first time Tig Notaro stood in front of a microphone, she didn’t consider the likely possibility the audience would be laughing.
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Highlands hosts RMAC tournament
w Mexico Highlands University will be the host of the 2007 NCAA Division II Western Regional / Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship Tournament March 1.
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President Fries appoints vice presidents
New Mexico Highlands President Jim Fries announced the appointment of a vice president of academic affairs and a vice president of finance and administration.
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Thomas Mishler Scholarship Recital
Four New Mexico Highlands music students will perform in the Thomas Mishler Scholarship Recital at 3 p.m. March 9 in Kennedy Lounge.
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Black History Month celebrated
Marching and singing old-time spirituals like “Amazing Grace,” “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “Sweet Chariot,” New Mexico Highlands University students celebrated Black History Month by parading around the city spreading the message of freedom last week.
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Iron Pour
New Mexico Highlands’ fine arts department will conduct its iron pour March 1 at the university’s foundry building on 11th Street and Rosenwald Avenue.
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Chicano literature lecture
Folk music in New Mexico
Media Arts exhibit in Washington, D.C.
Social Work pilot program
A pilot program at New Mexico Highlands’ School of Social Work will improve the lives of children whose parents are incarcerated.
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Presentation on the music of New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University student Juan Archuleta will be giving a presentation, Feb. 21 at the Las Vegas Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation, about folk music of New Mexico.
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Winter Fest Concert
Lecture on Using Nursing Research to Better Patient Outcomes.
The RN-BSN Nursing Department at New Mexico Highlands will present a community lecture Feb. 28 on promoting evidence-based nursing.
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Graduate Student Senate takes oath
Lecture on economic impact of race and racism
The School of Business at New Mexico Highlands University will present a lecture Feb. 21 on the economic impact of race and racism.
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Lecture series on Chicano literature
New Mexico Highlands University’s Department of Humanities will present a lecture series on Chicana/o literature, featuring noted authors and critics.
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President Fries visits local school
COOL CATS VI Concert
The sixth annual Cool Cats Concert, featuring rock and roll, blues, soul and jazz will be March 1 at 7 p.m. in Ilfeld Auditorium at New Mexico Highlands University.
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Highlands opens new site in Raton
New Mexico Highlands University officially opened its new site in Raton during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 1.
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College Night
Highlands at Las Vegas Day at the Legislature
Media Arts students film documentary
Two New Mexico Highlands media arts students joined students from the College of Santa Fe and the Institute of American Indian Arts to film a documentary on SITE Santa Fe’s Seventh International Biennial Exhibition.
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Professor gives presentation in Japan
New Mexico Highlands University professor Pete LeRoy recently gave a presentation in Sapporo, Japan at an International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education World Congress.
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Rehearsing a magical world
Dr. Andre Garcia-Nuthmann to be featured soloist with Santa Fe Symphony
Highlands University music professor Andre Garcia-Nuthmann will perform with the Santa Fe Symphony Feb. 24 at the Lensic Theater in Santa Fe.
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Navajo art exhibition now showing
Beyond the seemingly childlike forms and curiosity in Melanie Yazzie’s artwork lies a confident statement.
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Raton Center ribbon-cutting ceremony
New Mexico Highlands University will mark the opening of its new site in Raton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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New Mexico Highlands Media Arts Students' Display Headed to D.C.
A museum-style exhibit created by New Mexico Highlands media arts students will be on display next month at the National Science Foundation’s headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Performing Arts Club to Present “An Enchanted Disney Journey”
New Mexico Highlands’ new Performing Arts Club will present “An Enchanted Disney Journey” 7 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, and 9 at the university’s Sala de Madrid building.
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Regent resigns
New Mexico Highlands University Regent Walter Adams resigned from his position Jan. 14.
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Students visit Mexico
Eighteen students from New Mexico Highlands University School of Social Work had the chance to practice both their social work and Spanish-speaking skills during a two-week visit to Chihuahua City, Mexico. - By Amanda Skotchdopole© 2007 Las Vegas Optic. Reprinted with permission
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NMHU Remembrance Run registration form
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Raton Center begins classes
Science Annex gets renovation
Highlands opens new site in Raton
New Mexico Highlands officials announced the opening of the university’s new site in Raton, N.M. New Mexico Highlands’ Raton classes begin Jan. 14.
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Winter Dance Concert
New Mexico Highlands University’s Ilfeld Auditorium will be a 703-seat time machine Feb. 16 as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper take the stage for their legendary 1959 final tour.
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NCAA football: Roanhaus returns to NMHU as new head coach
Reprinted with permission of The New Mexican
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Highlands awarded Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, or ACBSP, announced that New Mexico Highlands University was awarded reaffirmation of accreditation of its business school...
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Minority Doctoral Assistance Loan for Service Program Act
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Students Meet Pen Pals
Printed with permission of the Rio Grande Sun By Dan Mauzy, Staff Writer
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Holiday Matanza
Gershwin concert
Media Arts exhibition
Retirement Luncheon
NMHU Mariachi to accompany Community “Las Posadas” Celebration
The Highlands University mariachi group, Mariachi Vaqueros de la Sierra, will provide the musical accompaniment to the Las Vegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce’s newly instituted Las Posadas celebration Dec. 8 beginning at 4 p.m. in the Plaza Park gazebo, preceding the start of the annual Electric Light Parade.
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NMHU Mariachi Winter Concert
New Mexico Highlands’ Mariachi Vaqueros de la Sierra, under the direction of James K. Leger, will present its annual winter concert at 2 p.m., Dec. 9, in the university’s Ilfeld Auditorium.
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Student art exhibition
Choir to perform "Gershwin and More"
Highlands wind ensemble
Media Arts Fall Show Thursday December 6
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Choirs to perform at open house
NMHU choirs under the direction of professor Andre Garcia-Nuthmann will be caroling at the holiday open house at Fort Union National Monument Dec. 8 from 12 to 1 p.m.
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Miss Native American Pageant
Rodgers Administration decorates
All Student Recital at Kennedy Lounge
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Highlands Jazz Choir Highlights Open House for Friends of the Museum
Highlands Jazz Choir Highlights Open House for Friends of the Museum
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NMHU presents a Farewell Benefit for Elizabeth Bunch
NMHU presents a Farewell Benefit for Elizabeth Bunch
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Student Art Show
Forget the primaries. Forget Super Tuesday. The important voting will be in New Mexico Highlands University’s Fine Arts Building.
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Jazz Choir rehearses for "Gershwin and More"
New Mexico Highlands’ Jazz Choir will perform “Gershwin and More” Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Ilfeld Auditorium.
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Fulbright scholar visits Highlands
Parents are a vital key to preserving their children’s linguistic heritage, said a Fulbright scholar while visiting New Mexico Highlands University.
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Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble in concert
New Mexico Highlands University’s Ilfeld Auditorium will resonate with the spirited music of the NMHU Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble in a concert Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
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Highlands Thanksgiving Lunch
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Music Dept. presents "Songs of Hispania"
The Highlands University Department of Music will present “Songs of Hispania” in Ilfeld Auditorium on December 2 at 3:00 p.m.
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Student Multimedia display at Los Alamos Public Library
A New Mexico Highlands University student multimedia display on the origins of life opened Nov. 19 at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
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Important information regarding course evaluations
A reminder that course evaluations need to be completed before you can view your final grades online.
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School of Education appeals finding
New Mexico Highlands is appealing a decision from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, an accrediting agency for the university’s School of Education.
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Four faculty members awarded tenure
Four New Mexico Highlands University faculty members were awarded tenure at NMHU Board of Regents meeting Nov. 9 at the Rio Rancho campus.
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Sigma Xi Chapter Award
The New Mexico Highlands University Chapter of Sigma Xi, a scientific research society, recently won a national award for its student research fund program. The award was given at Sigma Xi’s national meeting Nov. 2 in Orlando.
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Donnelly Library features latest in technology
The New Mexico Highlands University Thomas C. Donnelly Library not only doubled its initial size as it was expanded to 59,000 square feet in 1997, but it also features the latest in technology where patrons can access information at any time.
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First Year Experience and Learning Community Programs to hold seminar
Students at New Mexico Highlands University can get a jump-start on the spring semester by attending a one-stop shop seminar from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight at the NMHU Student Center.
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Concert Choir to perform with Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra
The New Mexico Highlands University Concert Choir along with the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra will be performing at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 at Ilfeld Auditorium.
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Language Learning Center presents Las Calaveras
The New Mexico Highlands University Language Learning Center will be airing a performance of Las Calaveras, a cultural activity as part of El Dia de los Muertos, at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 on KEDP 91.1.
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Media arts graduate student produces documentary
Jason Valdez knows the pain associated with drunken driving. In high school, Valdez lost three friends from driving while intoxicated.
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Ghoulish groove
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Rio Rancho Halloween Revue
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Rugby scholarships available beginning spring semester, 2008
New Mexico Highlands University Rugby Club’s coach, Dick Greene, will be offering five $500 scholarships per semester beginning in the spring semester for anyone interested in committing to this historically successful team.
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School’s Ghouls
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Highlands hosts NM Library Association Mini Conference
New Mexico Highlands University hosted the New Mexico Library Association Mini Conference Oct. 11-12.
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Donnelly Library gets new assistant librarian
Cheryl Zebrowski is the new assistant librarian at New Mexico Highlands University’s Thomas C. Donnelly Library in charge of cataloging and systems.
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Rio Rancho assistant professor to retire
Peter Hughes, a visiting assistant professor at New Mexico Highlands University’s Rio Rancho Center since 2002, will be retiring after the spring semester.
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Delta Sigma Zeta is Passionately Pink for the Cure
New Mexico Highlands University’s Delta Sigma Zeta sorority is sponsoring a walk of hope for breast cancer, Passionately Pink for the Cure from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 at the university’s John A. Wilson Complex.
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Highlands health professors give presentations
New Mexico Highlands University health professors Pete LeRoy and Angela Hason made presentations at this year’s New Mexico Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention in Albuquerque.
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Urban hip hop group "Break" to perform at Ilfeld Auditorium
BREAK, an urban funk hip-hop dance group from New York City, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Ilfeld Auditorium on New Mexico Highlands University’s campus.
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Highlands moving toward a greener future.
Highlands University has set several goals to increase conservation of Northern New Mexico’s resources.
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Highlands professors nominated for 2007 Bronze Briefcase Award
Four New Mexico Highlands University professors teaching at the Rio Rancho Center have been nominated for the 2007 Bronze Briefcase Award.
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Highlands International Club Fundraiser
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Dia de los Muertos Commemoration
The New Mexico Highlands University Art Department along with Casa de Cultura, a non-profit group whose mission is to provide cultural and educational opportunities that contribute to community development, are sponsoring a commemoration of Dia de los Muertos with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Burris Hall.
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NMHU Hosts Out Of The Ashes Oct. 13-20
New Mexico Highlands University’s Fine Arts Department will serve as host, Oct. 13-20, to Out of the Ashes, a community art project against sexual violence. The week corresponds with YWCA’s international Week Against Violence.
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NM Military Institute inducts Highlands professor into Hall of Fame
A New Mexico Highlands University professor of bioengineering, ER “Dick” Greene, will be inducted into the New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Hall of Fame in a ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at Pearson Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 19 in Roswell.
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Youth Leadership Conference
The Back to School Family Institute and the ENLACE-GEAR Up Youth Leadership Institute conference will be Oct. 11 and 12, at the Ohkay Casino-Resort Hotel, two miles north of Espanola.
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Graduate Fair
Highlands Learning Center Tutoring Services
Ron Garcia, a 19-year veteran academic advisor at New Mexico Highlands University and the tutor coordinator for the NMHU Learning Center Student Support Services, is encouraging Highlands University students to visit the Learning Center’s tutoring services at the Felix Martinez Building to experience the benefits of meeting with a tutor.
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Highlands students present documentary
Virginia Marrujo and Kenneth Bachicha, two New Mexico Highlands University media arts students, will present a 16-minute, non-fiction documentary film featured at the Second Annual Northern New Mexico Film Festival, this weekend in Las Vegas.
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Concert of Hispanic Art Songs
New Mexico Highlands University’s music coordinator and director of vocal studies, Dr. Andre Garcia-Nuthmann, will headline a concert of Hispanic art songs at 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Kennedy Lounge.
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Graduate Fair
New Mexico Highlands University will host a graduate fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Kennedy Hall.
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State of the University
New Mexico Highlands is in a position to create a national reputation for education, according to the university’s president.
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NMHU Media Arts Students Emerge as Multimedia Exhibition Designers
NMHU Media Arts Students Emerge as Multimedia Exhibition Designers
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Alumni Recognition Luncheon
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Homecoming Pageant
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Homecoming Pageant 2
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Career Expo
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Highlands to host New Mexico MESA competition
New Mexico Highlands University will host the New Mexico MESA (Math, Engineering Science Achievement) Northern New Mexico Fall Design Oct. 30.
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Soil Science class
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Career Expo
More than 20 employers are expected to participate in the 2007 New Mexico Highlands University Career Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Sala de Madrid.
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College Night
New Mexico Highlands University and Luna Community College will present College Night 2008, between 5-7 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Las Vegas Recreation Center on North Grand Ave.
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Donnelly Library Exhibits
he New Mexico Highlands University Thomas C. Donnelly Library is more than just a place where you can go read a book.
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Student Museum Grand Opening
When Jesse Lopez first arrived at New Mexico Highlands University, the question kept coming up in his mind. For more than a century, students have studied in their classrooms at Highlands University, socialized in the hallways and dorms, and graduated, leaving the university with fond memories and lofty ambitions. What were they like, Lopez asked.
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Homecoming Schedule
A variety of events have been scheduled for New Mexico Highlands University Homecoming Week beginning Monday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 22.
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Highlands participates in Blood Drive
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Geology Department receives grant
New Mexico Highlands University Geology Department professors Michael Pertronis and Jennifer Lindline received a grant from the National Science Foundation for about $20,000.
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Highlands H-Club to induct new members
The New Mexico Highlands University H-Club will be inducting eight new members into its Hall of Honor at a dinner beginning at 5 p.m., Sept. 20 at the Highlands University Student Center.
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Highlands joins in Santa Fe Fiestas
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Highlands the right choice for freshman
Nichole Robin Mares is an 18-year-old freshman and she already realizes that New Mexico Highlands University was the right choice for her.
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Highlands to implement text-messaging emergency system
New Mexico Highlands University will be implementing a text-messaging emergency system according to Max Baca, director of Information Technologies Services. The system will go into effect Sept. 17.
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Water Resources Research by Highlands Students
Three New Mexico Highlands University students are conducting research in the Gallinas River after receiving grants from the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute Program.
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Rush Week
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Student DJs to host on KEDP
New Mexico Highlands University radio station, KEDP, will be having student disk jockeys hosting radio shows on 91.1 FM according to Donna Martinez, KEDP general manager.
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Graduate chemistry students awarded grants
New Mexico Highlands University graduate chemistry students Ernest Asani and Andrey Yakovenko were both awarded travel award grants at the American Crystallographic Conference in Salt Lake City during the summer.
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NMHU to show free movies
New Mexico Highlands University will have free movies this semester for students, faculty and staff at the historic Ilfeld Auditorium on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 5. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with the movies beginning at 7:30 p.m.
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Highlands professor to participate in Fiesta Soldaldo
Greg Fernandez, an adjunct professor with exercise and sports sciences at New Mexico Highlands University and Highlands University alumnus, is serving in this year’s Santa Fe Fiesta Royalty/Cuadria.
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KEDP to broadcast Highlands football
New Mexico Highlands University’s radio station, KEDP, will begin broadcasting Cowboy home football games and men’s and women’s basketball games this semester.
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Alcohol Awareness Week
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Former English professor passes away
Former New Mexico Highlands University professor Robert Manson Bunker passed away Aug. 25 in his home in Chacon, N.M. He was 89.
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Athlete helps new students adjust
Sidney Sovala-McKenzie is more than just a football player for the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys. He is an ambassador for the school and a testament to determination.
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Applications for Homecoming King and Queen Candidates Now Available
New Mexico Highlands University students who are interested in running for the title of 2007 Homecoming king or queen should pick up applications at the NMHU Office of Campus Life at the NMHU Student Center beginning Monday, Sept. 3.
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Highlands Madrigal Choir Huge Success in Austria
The New Mexico Highlands University Madrigal Choir, also known as El Coro de la Tierra Alta, recently returned home after participating in The Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria. The festival took place from July 31 to Aug. 16.
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HU Marching Band to perform at home games
The New Mexico Highlands University Marching Band is getting ready for another year of performances which will feature a pregame and halftime show for the university’s homecoming football game, scheduled for Sept. 22.
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Welcome Back Barbeque
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HU Gear Up Funded
The New Mexico Highlands University GEAR-UP received $807,935 in funding from the Department of Education for Aug. 15, 2007 through Aug. 14, 2008.
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HU Nursing Program receives Grant
The New Mexico Higher Education Department awarded New Mexico Highlands University’s nursing program a $130,000 grant.
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Fall Semester Begins
The fall semester at New Mexico Highlands University started off with a lot of enthusiasm with nearly 400 new freshmen on campus.
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Suicide Prevention Training at HU
Suicide has always been a concern of Ane Romero since her early teens. “I lost a close friend at the age of 13,” Romero said.
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Bingaman addresses Higher Ed issues
Two pieces of legislation in the U.S. Senate will improve students’ ability to afford higher education, said Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M.
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New phone number for Campus emergencies
New Mexico Highlands University is implementing a new four-digit emergency phone number for campus emergencies.
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President Welcomes Faculty and Staff
New Mexico Highlands University is embarking on a new period of academic and community leadership in northern New Mexico and the state, according to the university’s president.
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Highlands University Administrative Associate Pursues Ph.D.
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Highlands University Accepting Applications for 2007 Homecoming Parade
Highlands University Accepting Applications for 2007 Homecoming Parade
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Highlands Professor Presenting Paper at Management Academy
Highlands Professor Presenting Paper at Management Academy
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Highlands University Names Steven Wilson VP of Finance and Administration
Highlands University Names Steven Wilson Vice President of Finance and Administration
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Highlands University Renovating Conner Hall Dormitory and Cafeteria
Highlands University Renovating Conner Hall Dormitory and Cafeteria
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U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Discuss the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Bill
U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman to Discuss the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Bill
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NMHU Students to Attend ALPHA National Convention
The New Mexico Highlands University Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting Student Chapter (ALPFA) will be attending the 2007 ALPFA National Convention in Orlando, FL.
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CESDP Sponsors Get Acquainted Luncheon
CESDP Sponsors Get Acquainted Luncheon
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Faculty Development Week Agenda
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NMHU El Conquistador Building Demolition Day Three
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High School Students Participate in NMHU Filmmaking Boot Camp
High school Students Participate in NMHU Filmmaking Boot Camp
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Highrise Demolition Announcement
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NMHU Student Chooses to Finish Degree Before Chance at Music Career
NMHU Student Chooses to Finish Degree Before Chance at Music Career
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Brown-Lopez serves as panelist at NM Black Expo 2007
Gloria Brown-Lopez, a senior administrative associate and per course instructor with the New Mexico Highlands University School of Business, has been invited to be a guest panelist at the Inaugural New Mexico Black Expo 2007.
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CESDP Awarded $1.3 million Education Grant
The U.S. Department of Education recently notified the Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations (CESDP) that is being awarded it a five-year, $1.3 million, graduate level teacher training grant, according to Dr. Paul Martinez, Director of CESDP.
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Dean receives Educator of the Year Award
Dr. William Taylor, New Mexico Highlands University’s Dean of the School of Business, was one of four-area educator’s that received the Partners for Progress Educator of the Year Award, at its banquet held on June 28, 2007.
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HU Child Development Center awarded Pre-K contract
The New Mexico Highlands University Child Development Center has been awarded a contract by the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department. The $43,439 Pre-K Program grant is for the 2007-2008 school year.
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HU Madrigal Choir performs with Santa Fe Symphony
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Natural Sciences Research at HU
If her research is successful, New Mexico Highlands University Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences Dr. Carol Linder, along with her students and technical staff will someday help with the diagnosis and treatment of male infertility.
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New Director of University Relations at NMHU
President James Fries, has announced the appointment of Sean Weaver to the position of Director of University Relations for New Mexico Highlands University.
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NMHU's Educational Outreach Services
Educational Outreach Services (EOS) at New Mexico Highlands University is embarking on its 11th year of providing instructional services and support to individuals throughout the state of New Mexico and beyond through the use various electronic technologies.
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Forest and Watershed Restoration at NMHU
Dr. Ken Smith has been the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Director at New Mexico Highlands University for nearly seven months.
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HU Madrigal Choir to Perform in Austria
The New Mexico Highlands University Madrigal Choir, also known as El Coro de la Tierra Alta, will have the opportunity to showcase their talent at the international level when they participate in The Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria this coming August.
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HU Holds Tech Consortium
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Highlands to Host the North/South All-Star Games
Highlands to host the North/South All-Star Games
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U.S. Olympic Track Coach Holds Seminar at Highlands
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Donnelly Library - in step with Technology
Ruben Aragon has been working at New Mexico Highlands since 1985. He became director of the Thomas C. Donnelly Library in 1992.
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Olympic Track Coach to Speak at HU
Joe Vigil, a U.S. Olympic Track Coach for the Beijing Games in 2008, will be speaking at New Mexico Highlands University from July 9 - July 11 as part of the Ben Lujan Leadership and Public Policy Institute.
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Campus Life Initiative
In an effort to get more students involved in school activities, Margaret Gonzales director of Campus Life at New Mexico Highlands University, along with Ricky Serna, student activities coordinator, has been actively working on several new initiatives to engage the campus community.
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Despertarse Coffee Shop
Looking for a convenient and inexpensive place to eat? Then the Highlands’ Despertarse Coffee Shop, located next to Donnelly Library, is the perfect place for you.
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NMHU President and Dean Honored at Partners for Progress Banquet
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HU Distinguished Alumnus joins Faculty
When Dr. Joseph (Joe) McCaffrey joined the New Mexico Highlands University faculty as a visiting professor of computational engineering this spring, he felt that he had come home.
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Educational Scholarships
The Education Rehabilitation Counseling Program at New Mexico Highlands University has five graduate scholarships available for the upcoming fall semester.
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Golf Course Superintendent Hired
New Mexico Highlands University is one step closer to opening the Gene Torres Golf Course with the hiring of H. George Greiner Jr. as its golf superintendent. He will begin his duties on July 9.
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HU Graduates accepted to New York Academy of Art
One current New Mexico Highlands University bachelor of fine arts graduate and two former NMHU BFA graduates have been accepted to first-rate graduate schools.
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Highlands removed from AAUP censure list
New Mexico Highlands University was removed from the censure list of the American Association of University Professors this past weekend.
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HU Special Ed Professor appointed to board
New Mexico Highlands University Associate Professor of Rehabilitation and Special Education, Michael D. O’Brien, has been appointed co-editor of the Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals Journal and to the editorial board of the Journal of Adult Education.
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Capital Projects Manager Appointed
New Mexico Highlands University president Dr. Jim Fries has announced the appointment of Marisol Miranda-Greene as the university’s capital projects manager.
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HU leads State in Advanced Placement
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) continues to lead the state in Advanced Placement training for teachers.
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HU hires BSN Program Director
New Mexico Highlands University is one step closer to starting its RN to BSN Program after hiring Susan Williams, RN, Ph.D. as its director. Williams will also be on the RN to BSN faculty.
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New Athletic Director Appointed At New Mexico Highlands
President Jim Fries today announced the appointment of Ed Manzanares as the new Athletic Director for New Mexico Highlands University.
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Student Orientation Summer Schedule
Over 500 students are expected to participate in one of seven New Mexico Highlands University’s student orientations this summer.
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LANS funds Highlands endowment
Los Alamos National Security (formerly LANL) recently signed an agreement with New Mexico Highlands University, and its Foundation, to provide $100,000 per year for seven years to establish an endowment that will support faculty salaries in the computer science field.
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Senator Pete Domenici visits New Mexico Highlands University campus
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Agricultural Science Camp to begin June 4
Agricultural Science Camp to begin June 4
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HU Media Arts presents Digital Filmmaking Boot Camp
The New Mexico Highlands University Media Arts Program has accepted 12 outstanding high school juniors and seniors from around the state for its inaugural Digital Filmmaking Boot Camp that will be held from July 15 through July 26 on the university’s main campus.
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NMHU hosts 13th annual Spanish Immersion Program
NMHU will host the 13th annual Spanish Immersion program from June 3-June 10, 2007, on its main campus in Las Vegas.
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38-year Career Associate Professor of Anthropology Retiring
After a long and illustrious 38-year career, Dr. Bob Mishler, associate professor of anthropology at New Mexico Highlands, is retiring.
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Special Education Professor/Advocate Retiring
After teaching thousands of special education students at New Mexico Highlands University, Dr. Jose Hurtado, professor of special education is retiring.
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Important information regarding course evaluations
A reminder that course evaluations need to be completed before you can view your final grades online.
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Lt. Governor Denish Speaks at HU Commencement
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President Fries Swears in new Student Senate members
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Graduate Scholarship Program deadline extended
Application deadline for the Graduate Scholarship Program for Academic Year 2007—2008 has been extended until June 8.
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NMHU Rio Rancho Commencement Ceremony
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HU alumnus named Fulbright Scholar
Kris Otto, a former New Mexico Highlands University graduate student and current teacher in Springer, has been named a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar through the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. Otto teaches grades 9-12 at Springer High.
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NMHU Ranked for Hispanic Enrollment
The May 7 issue of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education presents its annual lists of top 100 colleges for Hispanics.
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Highlands announces commencement ceremonies
Almost 800 New Mexico Highlands’ graduates are eligible to walk across the stage during upcoming commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place next week.
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NMHU Center @ San Juan Commencement
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8th annual NMHU Employee Banquet held Tuesday
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NMHU students dance at the grand opening of Club HU
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