NMHU Cowboy News Roundup – April 22, 2010
NMHU Cowboy News Roundup – April 22, 2010
Sorority Raises $2,300 for Autism Charity
New Mexico Highlands’ Nu Eta sorority raised $2,300 for an autism charity April 18 during a fundraiser walk.
Nearly 150 people joined members of the sorority for a walk benefiting Autism Speaks in Perkins Stadium, and several others made financial donations. Autism affects one in every 110 children and one in every 70 boys. This is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
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Highlands Recognizes Employees
New Mexico Highlands University honored its faculty and staff April 15 at a breakfast on the main campus.
“We’ve come a long way in the past few years, and it’s because of everyone’s individual efforts,” Highlands President James Fries told the more than 200 Highlands employees at the event.
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NMHU Graduate Senate Sponsors Debate April 22 for Sheriff, Magistrate Judge Candidates
The New Mexico Highlands University Graduate Student Senate will sponsor a debate April 22 at 5:30 p.m. for the San Miguel County sheriff and magistrate judge candidates.
The public debate will be in the university’s Donnelly Library, 802 National Ave., in the G35 lecture hall.
The moderator for the debate will be David Giuliani, managing editor for the Las Vegas Optic.
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Highlands Stable Isotopes Signs Distribution Deal with Sigma-Aldrich
The Highlands Stable Isotopes Corp., a licensee of Highlands University, signed an agreement with Sigma-Aldrich, a leading chemical distributor, to exclusively distribute a novel set of patented stable isotope labeled synthetic reagents.
Rudy Martinez, lead scientist for Highlands Stable Isotopes Corp. and principal author of this next generation of patented, labeled synthons, said: "We are pleased to collaborate with Sigma-Aldrich. Because Highlands Stable Isotopes can serve as a hub for biotechnology and other companies, the agreement can bring jobs to this area.”
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HU Campus Violence Prevention Program Sponsors ‘Take Back the Night’ April 27
The New Mexico Highlands University Campus Violence Prevention Program will sponsor the university’s first Take Back the Night event April 27 at 7 p.m. as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The event begins at the university’s Melody Park and includes a march down 11th Street to the corner of National and University Avenues. Organizers hope to make it an annual event.
Take Back the Night will also include information booths staffed by local agencies and organizations who were invited to share information about their resources. In addition, the event features a candlelight vigil and live music by the local band Gil Smith and Company.
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Events on Campus
Let's Talk About It
This popular book discussion continues this semester. Books are available at the library. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, and to register, stop by the library for a brochure or e-mail
ajkent@nmhu.edu.
All Discussions will begin at 7:00 pm in the Despertarse Café.
Thursday, May 6 the discussion will be on The Alchemist. Get your copy now!
Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits
April 5 - May 21
Lithographs by Marc Chagall
Featured works from Donnelly Library's collection of fine art prints.
Current Entrance Case Exhibits
April 12th – May 31st
April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The NMHU Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) has created a display in the library showcasing how common sexual assault is. CVPP and the Women’s Center is working to bring awareness to sexual assault and other issues of violence against women such as domestic and dating violence and stalking. If you or someone you know needs more information please contact CVPP at 454-3445.
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day at Synergyfest. SynergyFest is April 24 at Melody Park - Music, workshops and kids activities are a part of this family-friendly event. Sponsored by the HU Sustainability Club.
Cineflix at Ilfeld
Ilfeld Auditorium presents recently released movies on the big screen. Now in high definition BluRay and surround sound! Cineflix in Ilfeld is a free-of-charge event open to both students and community members.
The Young Victoria
Friday, April 23, 8:00 p.m.
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Brown Named RMAC / Rawlings Player of the Week; Cowboys Continue to Climb in National Polls
The #7 NMHU Cowboy Baseball team has excelled in every aspect of the game this season. The Cowboys have climbed the national rankings throughout the season and have also gotten their fourth RMAC / Rawlings Player of the Week this season. Danny Brown has been named the Player of the Week for Week 12 of the RMAC Season.
Brown came through big time for the Cowboys in their weekend series against the Cougars of Colorado Christian University. Brown was instrumental in the Cowboys third straight RMAC series sweep and their fourth RMAC series sweep of the season. Brown finished the weekend with a .400 batting average, three homeruns, scored four runs and eight RBI’s. Brown (4-0) also worked his magic from the mound as he is earned his fourth win of the season. Brown allowed just two runs on seven hits in six innings pitched as well as recorded five strikeouts in the win.
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Student Athletes Make Their Mark in the Classroom
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has released the names of the student athletes who have been named to the Academic All- RMAC teams and Honor Roll in softball and baseball. To qualify, student-athletes must have a GPA of 3.30 or better, be a starter or reserve, and completed two consecutive semesters or three quarters at their current institution. Graduate students must have earned a 3.30 in their undergrad and graduate classes. The listed GPA is what the student-athletes had earned prior to softball season beginning. RMAC Sports Information Directors at schools that sponsor the sports selected First and Second Team Academic All-RMAC.
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Cowgirls Excel on the Track and in the Field
The New Mexico Highlands University Women’s Track and Field Team joined 20 teams from throughout the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains for the Colorado State University-Pueblo Invitational on April 15-17th. Teams from as far north as the Dakotas as well as Wyoming and Nebraska attended the chilly 42 degree meet at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl Stadium and Throws complex.
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#8 Cowboys Pound Cougars 22-3
The #8 NMHU Cowboys continued their winning way on 4/16 with a 22-3 thrashing of the Colorado Christian University Cougars. The Cowboys dropped the hammer on the Cougars early with a six run first inning and would continue to pile it on en route to their 30th win of the season. With the lopsided win, the Cowboys increase their overall record to 30-6 and the RMAC record to 20-3 on the season. The Cowboys look to complete their fourth RMAC sweep of the season as they conclude their RMAC series with the Cougars with a double header on 4/17 at Runyon Park in Pueblo, Colo.
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Upcoming Games
Fri, Apr. 23, 2010
Baseball at Mesa State College 7:00pm
Women's Rodeo vs NMHU Rodeo TBA
Men's Rodeo vs NMHU Rodeo TBA
Sat, Apr. 24, 2010
Baseball at Mesa State College (DH) 12:00pm
Softball at Colorado State University - Pueblo (DH) 12:00pm
Women's Track & Field at Colorado State University TBA
Women's Track & Field at Drake University TBA
Sun, Apr. 25, 2010
Softball at Colorado State University - Pueblo (DH) 11:00am
Baseball at Mesa State College 12:00 pm
Notes and News
Don't forget to register for the 2010 NMHU Alumni Golf Tournament at the Chamisa Hills Country Club in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Friday April 30, 1:00 p.m.
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Donate online today! The NMHU Foundation has partnered with Network for Good to enable online donations.
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Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Seeking New Board Members. We’re looking for volunteers for the Las Vegas Chapter to serve on its board. If interested, please contact Jim Mandarino at
alumni@nmhu.edu.
Homecoming 2010 will be Oct. 1 & Oct 2. Start planning now. Game will be Saturday, October 2. We will be honoring the class of 1960 with an induction of alumni into the Golden Society.
We are looking for volunteers to be Class Agents for Homecoming events for October 1 & 2, 2010. Class agents will work with the Alumni office to provide activities for their class for Homecoming 2010 including making contacts with their peers to provide information and encourage participation. If you are willing to be a class agent contact Jim Mandarino at
alumni@nmhu.edu.
Wishing you could start an NMHU Alumni Chapter in your home town? If you have ten or more NMHU alumni in your community and would like someone from the NMHU Alumni Association to visit with you to start a chapter or have a representative speak about the exciting activities happening at NMHU, please contact Jim Mandarino at
alumni@nmhu.edu.
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