New Mexico Highlands University

Online orientation ONGOING
2020-08-03 - 2020-12-31 | Everywhere, 800 University Ave., Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701, USA
Ready to see what’s happening? Access your online orientation page here, at your convenience. It’s available 24/7.
https://highlandsuniversity.goorientation.com/

Fall Semester 2020
2020-08-19 08:00 - 2020-12-11 17:00 (America/Denver) | Campus Wide
Full term August 19—December 11
Last day to register August 24
Last day to drop August 27
Last day to withdraw from a single course: October 23
Other term varies—See class schedules
Last day to register: First day of class
Last day to drop/withdraw from a single course: Depends on start/end date of class.

Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2021
2020-11-16 08:00 - 2021-05-15 17:00 | Everywhere, 800 University Ave., Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701, USA
Register for the spring semester 2021 beginning November 16, 2020.
Full spring semester calendar is here.

Through 1.4.21: Native American Virtual Art Exhibition in Ray Drew Gallery
2020-11-30 08:00 - 2021-01-04 17:00 | Ray Drew Gallery
Through 1.4.21: NMHU Native American Heritage virtual art exhibition in the university’s Ray Drew Gallery.
The seven-minute video of the art exhibition can be viewed online at http://galleries.nmhu.edu/ray-drew-gallery/ It features four Native American artists from New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Canada.
“There are four artists exhibiting a variety of 2 and 3-D media, including some very powerful sculptures, dynamic paintings and incredible pottery,” said Karlene Gonzales, the Ray Drew gallery curator. “The styles range from traditional to contemporary.”

Winter break
2020-12-23 00:01 - 2021-01-03 00:01 | Campus Wide
The university will be closed December 23 until January 3, 2021
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Virtual Legislative Forum
2021-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Everywhere, 800 University Ave., Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701, USA
The American Association of University Women of Las Vegas will be hosting a virtual legislative forum, “Sharing of priorities for the 55th NM Legislative Session,” with Q&A on Saturday, January 9, at 10 a.m.
Guests include New Mexico senators Pete Campos and Liz Stefanics and representatives-elect Roger Montoya and Ambrose Castellano.
The event is open to the public and will be presented on Zoom at https://nmhu.zoom.us/j/99168510395
Join by phone by dialing +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 991 6851 0395
To submit your questions in advance or for more information contact:
Sonya Berg 505 425-6680, berg.sonya42@gmail.com
Barbara Perea Casey 505 454-1117, bap.casey@yahoo.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Jan. 18
2021-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Campus Wide
Highlands will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Full term January 20—May 14
2021-01-20 08:00 - 2021-05-14 17:00 | Campus Wide
Welcome back! Below are some key dates:
Last day to add or drop classes: January 29
Last day to withdraw from a single course: March 26
Other term varies—see class schedules
Last day to register: First day of class
Last day to drop/withdraw from a single course: Depends on start/end date of class. Contact Registrar’s Office.
First half: January 20—March 13
Last day to register: January 22
Last day to drop: January 23
Last day to withdraw from a single course: February 26
Second Half: March 22-May 14
Last day to register: March 24
Last day to drop: March 25
Last day to withdraw from a single course: April 30

Meet and Greet - Student Affairs Team
2021-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Campus Wide
Join the Student Affairs team on Thursday, January 28 at 3 p.m. via Zoom and meet our HU family. Dr. Kimberly Blea will introduce her team to the HU community. Below are upcoming dates for future Meet and Greets. Get to know your HU family!
HU students/faculty/staff, please go to the HU portal for your Zoom link!
February 4 at 2 p.m. – Center for Professional Development and Career Readiness (CPDCR)
February 18 at 2 p.m. – Registrar’s Office
March 4 at 2 p.m. – Student Success Center
March 25 at 2 p.m. – Financial Aid Office

Health Talk - Understanding COVID-19 Treatments
2021-02-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Campus Wide
Health Talk – Understanding COVID-19 Treatments
Today, Feb. 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. (MST),Dr. Stoltze provides a health talk discussing his experiences working at the UNM Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
A Las Vegas, NM native, Dr. Stoltze graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2016. He currently works in Albuquerque, NM, and specializes in internal medicine.
Dr. Stoltze will be discussing the function, safety, and effectiveness of the two FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines, Moderna and Pfizer. In closing, Dr. Stoltze will highlight his experiences as a medical student and offer advice to students currently interested in pursuing a medical degree.
Please access your Zoom link through the HU portal!

Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair
2021-02-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Campus Wide
Spring Career Day!
February 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fair via Handshake. More than 35 employers are registered for the event, offering over 40 group sessions and 300 individual sessions for students to choose from. You may register by clicking the link below:
https://nmhu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/20924/student_preview?token=kYnWS087-BG7OzMTQQrb2Ja44eYDjYUme83qL65FutQzADmao0f62w&lor=1&utm_source=mass_mailer&utm_medium=email&utm_content=743911&utm_campaign=uni_targeted_emails
Must have a Handshake account to participate.

Tonight: Chocolate! Highlands Loves goes virtual
2021-02-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Everywhere, 800 University Ave., Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701, USA
Same exciting event, different format! You all know this event for the amazing chocolate desserts, delicious wines, and lively auctions that support Highlands Student Success. Check the details for this three-part format.

February 4, 5 p.m.– Silent auction opens. For your shopping pleasure, check out the wide variety of items offered and place your bids! The silent auction will close at approximately 8 p.m. on February 10. Free to register!
February 10, 6 p.m. – Wine & Chocolate virtual experience. Chef Sean Sinclair of Kin at Castañeda will lead us on a culinary adventure via Zoom. You’ll taste three specially chosen wines and a variety of chocolate. Which combination is your favorite? Find out here! The cost for this event is $100 per household. You must register by February 2 so that we have time to deliver your wine and chocolate to you. Participate from the comfort of your own home – register here by February 2.
February 10, 6:45 p.m. – Highlands Loves Virtual Gala. This is your chance to brush off the hardships of the last few months and celebrate the opportunities Highlands gives to our students. Bid on exciting vacation packages and unique experiences, jewelry and handbags, sports and entertainment collectibles, wine, fine art…and much more during our live auction. Along the way, be inspired about what Highlands is doing to meet the needs of our deserving students and feel great about how your donation is making the difference. Facing unprecedented challenges these last few months, now more than ever our students and community need to feel the love. Let’s celebrate together! Free to register!

All proceeds benefit our Highlands Student Success programs.

KEDP assignment application — online notice
2021-02-11 17:00 - 2021-03-15 17:00
On February 9, 2021, New Mexico Highlands University, Licensee of KEDP, 91.1 FM, LasVegas, New Mexico, filed an Application with the Federal Communications Commission for Assignment of KEDP’s broadcast license. Members of the public wishing to review this Application or obtain information about how to file comments or letters on the Application, can visit:
https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/fm-profile/kedp/ownership-reports/additional-documents/contracts-and-agreements/510fd092-3ea9-76f4-e875-5db2889a064c/
https://www.nmhu.edu/kedp-91-1/

Through 2/28: Black Violin virtual performance
2021-02-16 - 2021-02-28 | Campus Wide
Free virtual showing of Black Violin! Event is open to all HU community and can be viewed anytime from February 1 to March 1, 2021. Take some time out of your busy day and enjoy some music!
Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” Black Violin enters the student virtual space with an all new, high energy, performance that takes their unique blend of classical music, hip-hop, jazz and pop to new heights. Embedded in the performance is a message for students and educators about challenging stereotypes and status quo conventions, and that pathways to success require commitment, practice and unwavering dedication. During a pre-recorded question and answer session, Black Violin discusses their personal history, their journey to the stage, and their plans to continue their mission with their non-profit organizations.
Wil and Kev place heavy emphasis on educational outreach, and have perform for more than 100,000 students each year. Through their student engagement and public performances, Black Violin challenge the stereotypes and preconceived notion of what a “classical musician” looks and sounds like. “The stereotypes are always there, embedded so deep in our culture,” says Wil. “Just by nature of our existence we challenge those ideas. It’s a unique thing that brings people together who aren’t usually in the same room, and in the current climate, it’s good to bring people together.”
Black Violin virtual performance and Q & A will be available any time during the month of February, 2021.
Go to the HU Portal to access your web link and codes!

Meet and Greet - Registrar's Team
2021-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Campus Wide
Join us in meeting the Registrar’s team, led by Henrietta Romero, Registrar.
Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Get to know your HU family!
Go to the HU portal to pick up your Zoom link!

Thursday, 2/25: 2nd in 2-part series on the opioid crisis
2021-02-18 17:30 - 2021-02-25 19:00
The second in a 2-part series on the opiod crisis.
Thursday, February 18 and Thursday, February 25
5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom: https://nmhu.zoom.us/j/96757510924Join us for a two-part series on the opioid crisis and treatment interventions, presented by Dr. Bruce Trigg.
Dr. Bruce Trigg is a pediatrician, public health physician, and addiction medicine consultant. He worked for the New Mexico Department of Health for 25 years where he helped to implement one of the first statewide harm reduction programs in the U.S.

Dr. Trigg will present two in-depth sessions describing the epidemiology of addiction in New Mexico and nationally; the scientific basis for using medications to treat addiction; the need to expand access to harm reduction interventions for people who use drugs; and how to address stigma and work to end the racialized war on drugs and mass incarceration.
The content will be relevant to behavioral health, social service and medical providers who work with people who use drugs, and for anyone who has friends, neighbors or family members impacted by the opioid epidemic.
Sponsored by the Facundo Valdez School of Social Work, School of Education, Counseling Department, and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
For more information, contact Lori Rudolph, Professor of Counseling at lhrudolph@nmhu.edu

Get your digital caricature!
2021-02-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Campus Wide
Let’s have some fun with Angel Contreras on Tuesday, February 23 from 4 to 7 p.m.!
Angel Contreras is a caricaturist and cartoonist. He is the creator of the wonderful logo
artwork Clown Camp®. He is a well-respected artist who was commissioned to create the award
statues for persons being inducted into the International Clown Hall of Fame. Many camp
participants have enjoyed his creation of their own clown faces for publicity artwork on business cards, coloring pages, and other promotional pieces. Caricaturist, entertainer…overall goofball…. Angel Contreras has been an entertainer himself for almost 14 years as a caricaturist
(pronounced kar-ick-ah-choor-ist) in Chicago and the Midwest.
Having entertained at McDonald’s corporation (though they would deny it) to his own kid’s birthday party (he would deny it as well). From trade-shows, birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, grand openings to funerals–you name ‘em, he’s done ’em!
Employing his artistic skills and slightly twisted humor, Angel keeps the laughs going
and therapists in business.
Go to the myHU Portal for your zoom link!

2021 Summer Semester Academic Calendar
2021-03-01 08:00 - 2021-07-29 17:00 | Campus Wide
Early registration begins March 1
Summer Intersession May 17-June 4
Full term June 7-July 29
Important dates:
Classes begin: June 7
Last day to register: June 9
Last day to drop with no grade: June 10
Last day to audit a course: July 2
Last day to withdraw from single courses: July 2
Other term varies—see class schedules
Summer Intercession

Latrice Royale - Drag Queen Bingo
2021-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Campus Wide
Join Latrice Royale on March 2, 2021 at 6 p.m. for Drag Queen Bingo.
Please go to the HU Portal for zoom link!
Latrice Royale bio:
“Most recently, you may have seen me on VH1 for my participation in RuPaul’s Drag All Stars Season 4. However, many originally came to know me as RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 and Season 1 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Since then, I have been touring clubs and theaters all over the world more directly touching the hearts of the people first experienced me through television.
A native of Compton, California, I have called South Florida home for more than 20 years and that is where Latrice was born. After years in the clubs and paying for some bad choices that led to incarceration, I was totally forced to remold myself into a stronger, more dedicated individual. Now, a decade after my release, I am stronger than ever and more determined to show the world who Latrice Royale is. Based on a need I saw in the industry, and on my personal experiences, I chose to create LRJ Talent & Management, not only to represent myself, but to provide complete and professional representation to other artists.”

Meet and Greet - Student Success Center
2021-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Campus Wide
Meet Caroline Montoya, Asst. Director of the Student Success Center
and her team!

Join us on Thursday, March 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Meet your campus family!

HU faculty/staff/students, go the the HU Portal for zoom link access!

Women in Leadership: How to make impact in the rooms where decisions are made
2021-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Campus Wide
More women than ever are in leadership today, but there is still a gap in the top rooms where decisions are made. It’s costing women, and organizations, in their potential and their paychecks.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was almost right when she said, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
She’s right, they need to be there, but not just to be the token woman in the room, but be empowered and supported to make her unique impact in that room.
Here’s the thing.
You already have what it takes to lead with confidence. Holding back, keeping your ideas silent serves no one. You will find your voice when you learn to trust your body, intuition.
Join Kelli Thompson on March 5 at 11 AM MST! She’s a women’s leadership coach who has coached and trained hundreds of corporate women leaders. This inspiring and free webinar, in honor of International Women’s Day, will help you:
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1. Reflect on your current approach and opportunities to create influence and turn your ideas into results.
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2. Choose confidence over conformity by claiming your unique talents, desires and goals.
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3. Outsmart your doubt and overcome imposter syndrome by exchanging your expensive thoughts for high value actions.
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4. Practice a model for advocacy to help you show up as your authentic self, advocate in alignment with your values, and make clear and compelling impact in the rooms that matter.
To Register, please visit the link below:
https://www.kelliraethompson.com/makeimpactwebinar
This event is open to the public!

IWD@Home: Night of Empowerment & Inspiration
2021-03-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Campus Wide
Celebrated annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity while featuring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. It has been celebrated for over a century, with the first ever event held in 1911 with support from over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.
Having spoken at the 2017 and 2018 IWD celebrations, Alexis Hughes-Williams and Liz Delgado-Fitzgerald successfully launched the 2019 #IWDNashville event at The Parthenon, which was celebrated again in 2020.
For the 2021 International Women’s Day event, they have partnered with Lauren Bailey and Lindsey Ross to launch a new event experience: #IWDAtHome, broadcast live from two cities, Cincinnati and Nashville, simultaneously, with an amazing cast of Speakers and Performers ready to #SOAR.
After the difficulties we leave behind in 2020, our IWDTeam returns, more dedicated to their goals, partnering with like-minded allies across the spectrum, and working to create a legacy of events, talks, and workshops meant to further our progress on the path toward gender parity.
#IWDAtHome2021 continues the work of representing women, girls, and members of every shade of the gender spectrum involved in helping our Cincinnati and Nashville Communities #ChooseToChallenge and #SOAR.
Please register for the event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iwdathome2021-tickets-137324361863
This event is open to the public!

International Women's Day Leadership Panel
2021-03-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Campus Wide
Join individuals around the globe virtually to celebrate women’s achievements and increase visibility while learning insights to consciously address inequality.
Panelists include:
Jennifer Wesley – Global Director, Product Curriculum at Google
Julie Setser – Senior VP, Research & Development, P&G Ventures at Procter & Gamble
Paaras Parker – Head of Performance, Career & Leadership Development at Kroger
Katie Frey – Principal at TiER1 Performance will moderate.
All gender identities/expressions are welcome! Forging gender equality requires awareness and action from us all, especially those who possess gender privilege.
#ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021 #ConsciousLeadership
Please register for the webinar using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4916137724780/WN_VVPxcscxRBaRmg_0Q1mU_Q
This event open to the public!

Raise Your Glass for Equality Virtual Toast
2021-03-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Campus Wide
The special event will be filled with music, fun, and dedications from around the globe in support of equality and International Women’s Day.
AGENDA
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking, Fun & Games
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Speakers, Live Music and Toast!
EMCEE, LEE WOODRUFF
Speaker & Author
The event will be Emceed by New York Times best-selling Author & Speaker, Lee Woodruff.
As author of the New York Times best-selling In an Instant, Lee Woodruff garnered critical acclaim for the compelling and humorous chronicle of her family’s journey to recovery following her husband Bob’s roadside bomb injury in Iraq.
Her best-selling book Perfectly Imperfect – A Life in Progress is the testimonial of a woman who embraces the chaos of her surroundings, discovers the splendor of life’s flaws, and accepts that perfection is as impossible to achieve as a spotless kitchen floor. Woodruff has been a contributing reporter for ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS This Morning.
Register using the following link:
https://www.womenofthevine.com/events/wotvs-toast-raise-your-glass-for-equality
This event is open to the public!

Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation: Challenge to Change
2021-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Campus Wide
Razia’s Ray of Hope Foundation is a non-profit based in Wellesley, MA that runs the Zabuli Education Center and the Razia Jan Institute which provide free K-12 education and post-secondary vocational training to young women and girls in Kabul Province, Afghanistan.
For International Women’s Day they will be hosting a virtual event for college students.
The event will focus on women in Afghanistan, female empowerment, and girls’ education through the lens of this year’s theme of “Challenge to Change.”
To register for this event, click the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/razias-ray-of-hope-international-womens-day-zoom-tickets-142021166131
This event is open to the public!

"She's Speaking" panel discussion
2021-03-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Campus Wide
Join four amazing women leaders for a thought provoking panel discussion on redefining self-love, entrepreneurship and building WIN/WIN partnerships. Speaker panelists include: Ashley Clark, Founder and CEO of Sense to Cents, Nikia Phoenix, Founder of Brown Girl Beautiful, Otescia Johson, Founder and CEO of B.O.Y.( Bet On Yourself) and Brittany Bosco, Founder and Creative Director of SLUG Agency. The panel moderator will be Michelle Rouche founder and CEO of She Is International.
You could register by clicking the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shes-speaking-panel-discussion-iwd-2021-tickets-141248627447
This event is open to the public!

8th Annual International Women's Day 2021 panel
2021-03-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Campus Wide
The 8th Annual International Women’s Day panel featuring women from Uruguay, India, Kenya and Switzerland sharing how International Women’s Day is celebrated in their home countries and their experiences with women’s rights in their home countries and in the US.
Each woman will have time to speak and then answer questions from the audience.
Please register using the following link:
https://uwlax-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucOCppjIsHdGlGNsMGOk8JxsUxZhefIwY
This event is open to the public!

Diversity in STEM
2021-03-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Campus Wide
In this panel discussion, learn how to tackle challenges to create inclusive STEM environments.
In our current political, social, cultural climate a resounding call for diversity and inclusion can be heard.
In celebration of International Women’s Week, The Innovation Hub and Women Accelerators are cohosting a panel discussion to learn more about topics from experts in STEM fields such as:
Diversity in engineering, sciences , and academia
Diversity and Bias in scholarly publishing
Combating a lack of diversity in the workplace
Personal experiences of a lack of diversity in STEM
How to support women and the next generation of STEM professionals
How to facilitate and create environments conducive for inclusion
To register please visit the link below to register:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Activity/16400/Diversity-in-STEM
This event is open to the public!

HU graduate students present research at Missouri conference
2021-03-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Campus Wide
NMHU graduate students from the Department of History & Political Science will present their research at the Missouri Conference on “Stories from the Santa Fe Trail: Migrants, Jews & Painted Ladies.”
Billie Mathews, M.A. candidate, Public Affairs
Stephen Beauchamp, M.A. candidate, Public Affairs
Laura Gonzales, Education & Volunteer manager, El Rancho de las Golondrinas
Chair: Luke Ritter, Assistant Professor
Register here: https://mch.shsmo.org/
This event is open to the public!

Virtual Bilingual Poetry Night
2021-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Campus Wide
Virtual Bilingual Poetry Night featuring 2011 New Mexico State Slam Poet Champion Olivia Romo. Sponsored by the Hispanic Language & Culture Association. For additional information contact club president, Benito Vigil at bvigil42@live.nmhu.
Please go to the HU portal to access your link!
