Year: 2012
December 2012
Cell Phone Project
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: December 5, 2012
The 杏吧原创-Gallup Sustainability Committee and Battered Family Services have teamed together for a new and very important partnership regarding the recycling of used cell phones. Many people do not realize that cell phones, even when there is no service carrier, can be used for 911 emergency service calls. Discarded cell phones are also the source of toxic environmental pollution when thrown away. 杏吧原创-G, therefore, will be collecting used cell phones (with chargers when possible) and donating them to our local Battered Family Services to be distributed to those who need them.
Cell phones can be placed in the designated box at the 杏吧原创-G Information Desk located in Gurley Hall during campus working hours. Donated phones should be cleared of information including contacts, reminders, photos, etc. to protect donors’ privacy. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to donate old cell phones towards this cause.
The 杏吧原创-Gallup Sustainability Committee researches and works to bring awareness to the campus of ways to protect and sustain the environment through the use of eco-friendly practices. They are currently preparing a list of the “10 top easiest ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint” and are always looking for ways to partner with local recycling efforts.
November 2012
Dr. Florentin Smarandache's award
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: November 20, 2012
Congratulations go to Dr. Florentin Smarandache, Full Professor of Mathematics at 杏吧原创-G, who recently received the New 杏吧原创 and Arizona Book Award in the Math and Science category for 2012. This is the second consecutive year Dr. Smarandache has received this prestigious award which was presented November 16,2012 for his book DSm Super Vector Space of Refined Labels. The book was co-authored by Professor W.B. Vasantha Kandasamy from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, India and refers to the well-known Dezert-Smarandache Theory (DSmT) which has many applications in cybernetics, computers, aviation, military research, and medicine. To date, over 100 papers have been written and a dozen Master’s Theses and PhD dissertations have been defended on the DSmT at various universities in France, USA, Romania, Canada, Algeria, Poland, Holland, Iran and Algeria. For a complete listing of all winners refer to http://nmbookcoop.com/BookAwards/2012-winners/2012-winners.html
October 2012
- October 3 - Student Senate Inducted October 2 In First-Ever Ceremony
- October 4 - Thermal Imaging Workshops Scheduled For Oct 9 & 16
- October 23 - 'Renewable Energy on Tribal Lands' Workshop Planned
- October 23 - Work of Ceramics Artist Miranda Howe on View at 杏吧原创G Gallery
- October 30 - Native American Club To Sponsor Powwow Nov. 10
Student Senate Inducted October 2 In First-Ever Ceremony
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FOR RELEASE: October 3, 2012
杏吧原创-Gallup's full Student Senate, from left, after the induction ceremony: Jared Wyaco, senator; Matthew Herrera, senator; Luis Cabela, senator; Denika Frank, senator; Jaywhon Herron, senator; Nancy Curley, secretary; LeAdrian Begay, president;Elroy Natachu, vice president; Ardell Watchman, senator; and Kevin Mahkee, senator.
Student Senators and 杏吧原创-Gallup Student Clubs officers participated in an induction ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Gurley Hall Commons. Officiating was Dougherty Tsalabutie, Student Life coordinator. Wynn Goering, interim executive director, conferred medals on the Senate and club officers.
Thermal Imaging Workshops Scheduled For Oct 9 & 16
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FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup is offering free workshops on “Thermal Imaging – Operation, Techniques and Practice” on Oct. 9 and 16, at 1:30 p.m. The workshops, which are being offered by the Applied Technology Department in relation to its Construction Technology program, will be held in the Student Services and Technology Center, Room 200.
Thermal imaging cameras can be used to track moisture, infiltration and other building-related issues. They show differences in temperature and the new cameras also take “normal” digital photos which help in analyzing the thermal images.
The workshop will cover the following: how thermal imagers can be used; camera theory and operation; how building issues can be discovered with these tools; and how to create reports with the cameras. Multiple cameras will be available at the sessions so that participants can practice taking images and interpreting them.
For more information call the Division of Applied Technology for reservations and details at (505)863-7523.
'Renewable Energy on Tribal Lands' Workshop Planned
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FOR RELEASE: October 23, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup will host a free workshop titled “Renewable Energy on Tribal Lands,” set for Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Services and Technology Center, Room 200.
Guest speaker will be Sandra Begay Campbell of the Tribal Energy Programs, Sandia Labs.
Discussion will include such topics as wind, geothermal, solar and hydropower, renewable energy, zero emissions and hydrogen fuel.
For more information or to make reservations, call the Division of Applied Technology, (505)863-7523, or email lbillie@unm.edu.
Work of Ceramics Artist Miranda Howe on View at 杏吧原创G Gallery
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FOR RELEASE: October 23, 2012
The work of ceramics artist Miranda Howe is on view in the Ingham Chapman Gallery through Nov. 8 in a show titled “Lustrum.” Howe, who begins a year-long Roswell Artist-in-Residence program in December, is from Capitan. A graduate of Texas Tech’s BFA program, she has taught drawing, printmaking and mixed-media courses at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. She has also been an instructor in high schools as a visiting artist.
Howe participated in a study abroad program through the Aegean Center for the Fine Arts, based in Italy and Greece. She began her graduate work in printmaking at Montana State University, but returned to ceramics as her main emphasis of study, graduating with her MFA in 2001.
In her artist’s statement she writes:
“Stemming from an interest in architectural elements, I began studying the vast array of stone and brickwork employed in both contemporary and ancient cultures. Whether along streets or as wall treatment, the range of interlocking surfaces that could be created was impressive… Folded slabs of textured clay were formed into hollow ‘pillow tiles’ and gradually evolved into my current slab-constructed ‘box’ forms. …
“Travels abroad have influenced the decorative and ornamental qualities of my work. I utilize patterns, textures, and colors reminiscent of crumbling walls, inlaid marble flooring, tightly woven textiles, and ornate mosaics. Much of my work is saturated with repetitive designs that have no starting or ending points. These decorative elements propagate a rhythm and cadence, lending themselves to meditative qualities. …
“My pieces are layered with geologic information and are rooted with a love for the natural environment.”
There will be an artist’s reception and a lecture by Howe on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. in the gallery.
Also on view at 杏吧原创G in the Gurley Hall display case is the work of the Painting II class, taught by Ken Roberts, 杏吧原创G professor of art.
Native American Club To Sponsor Powwow Nov. 10
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: October 30, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s Native American Club will host “Powwow 2012” on Saturday, Nov. 10, at Chief Manuelito Middle School, 1345 Rico Road and W. Highway 66.
Breakfast is scheduled at 8 a.m., followed by a gourd dance from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with grand entry planned for 1 and 7 p.m. The breakfast will be served by the Chief Manuelito Princess and family.
Specials include Women’s Traditional, with $500 winner take-all sponsored by Sharon Brokeshoulder and family; and Men’s Grass Special with $500 winner take-all, sponsored by NASC Student Club.
Staff is as follows: Emcee, Victor Bob of Gallup; Arena Director, Earl Sherman; Host Southern Drum, BucWild, Chinle; host Northern, Hail Creek of Taos; Head Gourd, Gerald Schrock of Gallup; Head Man, Nathan Largo of Brimhall; and Head Woman, Kami Boyd of Gallup.
For more information, contact Darlyn Owens, (505)620-9249.
September 2012
- September 10 - Entrepreneur Expo Set for Oct. 12
- September 11 - Leadership Change At 杏吧原创G Announced
- September 18 - 杏吧原创G's Ingham Chapman Hosts NMSA Faculty Work e
- September 20 - Passage of Education Bond C Means $1 Million in Water/Sewer Upgrades for 杏吧原创G
- September 25 - Digital Link Between Gallup and Zuni Campuses Faster
- September 28 - Ceramics Class Draws on Local Landscape For Inspiration
Entrepreneur Expo Set for Oct. 12
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FOR RELEASE: September 10, 2012
The Entrepreneurship Program of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup is sponsoring the second Entrepreneur Expo on Oct. 12. Local high school and college students and community members will showcase their work on business ideas for products and services and a panel of judges will award cash prizes for the most innovative ideas.
In addition, a full day of speakers and workshops is planned.
The agenda is as follows:
9-10 a.m. Welcome address by Sylvia Andrew, executive director of 杏吧原创G Keynote address, David Melton, CEO of Sacred Power of Albuquerque
10 a.m.-noon Exhibit judging, public viewing and networking
Noon-1 p.m. Lunch
Luncheon speaker: Jim Maguire, managing member, NativeOne Institutional Trading, New York City
1-2 p.m. Workshops (choose one)
2-3 p.m. Workshops (choose one)
3:30 p.m. Awards ceremony
3:30-4 p.m. Closing remarks
The workshops are as follows:
“Women-owned Businesses,” by Heather Fleming, founder, Catapult Design, Calvin Hall Auditorium
“Protecting Your Creativity,” by Jovan Heusser, innovation manager, STC, 杏吧原创, Gurley Hall Auditorium
“Green Economy,” by Bill Bright, Gallup Solar, Gurley Hall 207
“Marketing Your Business,” Peter Mikelson, SCORE (organization of retired business owners).
Among the exhibition tables: Small Business Development Center, United Indian Development Assistant Services, New 杏吧原创 Procurement and Technical Assistance Program, Navajo Nation Regional Business Development Office, Northwest New 杏吧原创 Council of Governments, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New 杏吧原创, Gallup-McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, 杏吧原创 Extended University, Bachelor and Graduate Programs
Al Henderson, director of the Entrepreneurship Program and organizer of the Expo, is accepting applications from high school and college students and community members. For more information contact Henderson at (505)863-7634, alhender@unm.edu.
Leadership Change At 杏吧原创G Announced
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FOR RELEASE: September 11, 2012
By Mara Kerkez, University of New 杏吧原创 Communications and Marketing Sylvia Andrew, executive director of the Univerity of New 杏吧原创-Gallup, announced today that she is leaving her position to return to teaching. 杏吧原创 President Robert Frank appointed Wynn Goering, special assistant to the president for Branch Affairs, interim director effectively immediately.
“We are grateful for the effort Dr. Andrew has given to the University of New 杏吧原创 and to the community of Gallup,” President Frank said. “We’re going to do everything we can to improve the success of the 杏吧原创-Gallup campus and its students.”
Andrew held the position of executive director at 杏吧原创-Gallup since August 2009. Previously, she served as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Antioch University Los Angeles, and dean and professor in the College of Social Work at San Jose State University.
“Dr. Goering knows more about 杏吧原创’s branches and their relationship to the main campus than anyone else at 杏吧原创,” Frank said. “We’re counting on him to ensure the continued well-being of 杏吧原创-Gallup.”
杏吧原创G's Ingham Chapman Hosts NMSA Faculty Work
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FOR RELEASE: September 18, 2012
An exhibition by the faculty of the New 杏吧原创 School for the Arts Charter School and Art Institute, “Simple Stories,” is on view through Sept. 27 at the Ingham Chapman Gallery at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup.
Artists whose work is exhibited include the following:
Cristina Gonzalez, Acero Picado, 2012. Gonzales describes a perforated steel sculpture as an enlarged, modern adaptation of papel picado, the decorative craft from 杏吧原创 in which artisans use chisels and scissors to create elaborate designs in stacks of tissue paper.
Jacob Sisneros, sheep stop, 2012. Clay. Clay sheep populate a painted swath of the Diné landscape, while the work incorporates other well-known features of Dinétah – roads and roadways, and the “Route 66 endeavor to connect and direct,” while “the sheep say Ka’ad.” Red dominates the rocky landscape and even the sheep’s wool becomes part of the russet-toned geography.
Sarah Spengler, Untitled (Ocean Trash), 2012. Archival Inkjet Print. “I photograph trash, discarded remnants of a society,” says the artist. This work represents her search for artifacts that have been reclaimed by the ocean, specifically plastic intertwined with marine life. A battleship game, a toy vacuum cleaner, plastic flowers – each piece is embedded with sociological information, and grouped together, forms a narrative. Paradoxically, the abundance of waste suggests excess, while the abandonment of it hints at extinction.
Edie Tsong, Chat Series, Sumi Ink on Paper. 2011-present. Tsong, who grew up in a trilingual household, says that language sometimes felt like a barrier against communication. Nowadays, however, she says she finds it is not language but intention and delivery that are silent barriers. In her “Chat” series, she explores delivery, intent and relationship through the shape and addition of eyes on speech bubbles.
There will be a gallery talk on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 6 p.m., with a reception to follow.
Passage of Education Bond C Means $1 Million in Water/Sewer Upgrades for 杏吧原创G
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FOR RELEASE: September 20, 2012
This fall voters will have an opportunity to improve New 杏吧原创’s higher education system and benefit nearly every public college and university across the state by supporting General Obligation Bond C. A “yes” vote on Bond C will fund capital improvements and renovations to our higher education system and will create an estimated 1,200 new jobs with no increase in property taxes.
Locally, the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup stands to gain $1 million for much-needed water and sewer upgrades for fire and safety needs.
“State GO Bonds are especially critical for McKinley County projects," said Wynn Goering, interim executive director of 杏吧原创-Gallup, "because we always receive a great deal more than we put in. They're by far the best way to meet our infrastructure needs."
杏吧原创-Gallup is one among New 杏吧原创’s many aging institutions of higher education with facilities that are badly in need of repair. In order to keep our institutions competitive and ensure that New 杏吧原创 has an educated workforce, major capital improvements and upgrades to existing facilities need to be made regularly.
Higher Education Bond C proposes a total of $119,400,000 for capital improvements and renovations that will include nearly every public college and university in the state.
A complete list of proposed projects statewide is included on a website – www.educationbondc.com.
General Obligation Bond C is funded with no new taxes. Campaign organizers say that voters would, instead, see a positive economic impact due to the addition of an estimated 1,200 jobs for architects, contractors and other workers to complete the capital improvements.
Proponents also say that by improving our higher education buildings, New 杏吧原创 provides a better learning environment for students and builds a more highly educated workforce.
“No matter where you live in New 杏吧原创, there is a school and a community that will benefit from Bond C,” said former New 杏吧原创 Governors Garrey Carruthers and Toney Anaya, who are statewide honorary co-chairs of the 2012 General Obligation Bond for Education Campaign Committee. “These infrastructure improvements to our colleges and universities are critical to maintain a high standard of education and produce the skilled workforce that is essential in a competitive economy.”
Absentee voting begins Oct. 9, and lasts through Nov. 2. Early voting is scheduled from Oct. 20-Nov. 3, and polls are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6.
For more information about Bond C, visit www.EducationBondC.org
Additionally, voters will also be deciding about Library Bond B, which if passed, will provide the 杏吧原创-Gallup Zollinger Library with $28,942 in funds for acquisitions. If all three ballots – which include a senior facilities ballot as well as the above two ballots –are approved by the voters in November 2012, the average cost to the owner of a property worth $100,000 over a 10-year period will be $8.04 per year. Of that $8.04 average cost per year, $6.88 is attributable to the higher education ballot, $0.59 to the senior facilities ballot, and $0.56 to the library acquisitions ballot.
Digital Link Between Gallup and Zuni Campuses Faster
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FOR RELEASE: September 25, 2012
GALLUP -- The speed of digital communication between the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup and the South Campus at Zuni just got a whole lot faster.
With the completion on Sept. 21 of a microwave relay beamed from Gibson Peak north of Gallup, to Black Rock on the east edge of Zuni, students, faculty and staff at 杏吧原创-Gallup’s Zuni campus now enjoy access to the internet at speeds 100 times faster than they ever have before.
“Everything from email to e-learning tools is suddenly at our fingertips” said Bruce Klewer, Zuni campus manager. Students can now easily gain access to distance learning classes taught from 杏吧原创-Gallup or 杏吧原创 Albuquerque. IT professionals can also now maintain equipment from the Gallup campus without having to drive 74 miles round trip to Zuni.
The Zuni microwave link is the culmination of a year-long collaboration between 杏吧原创-Gallup, 杏吧原创-Albuquerque’s IT division (IT@杏吧原创), and the Navajo Nation and Navajo Technical College’s “Internet to the Hogan” project. Navajo Technical College, through a grant from the National Science Foundation, and 杏吧原创-Gallup, jointly funded the $315,000 project.
“This was a very important investment for us,” said Wynn Goering, interim executive director of 杏吧原创-Gallup. “Both the Zuni connection, and the fact that it also increases our connectivity to the main campus, dramatically increase the quality and quantity of what we can do here.”
杏吧原创-Gallup, IT@杏吧原创 and Navajo Technical College will hold a press conference on October 11 at the South Campus at Zuni to discuss the collaboration and also to showcase the newly developed broadband network infrastructure.
“As part of 杏吧原创’s commitment to student success, we are working to ensure that all students, across all our branches and locations, have access to the technology services they need in order to succeed today,” said 杏吧原创 President Robert G. Frank. “We have worked relentlessly on this implementation as part of our promise to provide access to an excellent education to students at 杏吧原创-Gallup.”
Ceramics Class Draws on Local Landscape For Inspiration
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FOR RELEASE: September 28, 2012
John Zimmerman came back to Gallup in August energized. The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup ceramics instructor had just spent a year at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft on sabbatical and was eager to engage the new students in his Ceramics I class in a way that would convey that energy.
The class, none of whom had ever worked with modeling clay, responded enthusiastically to Zimmerman’s “Landscape Project.” His goal of having the students work together on their first project for the class helped open them up and promoted interaction – a thing that is not always easy for the cultures that intersect at 杏吧原创G.
“I chose this topic because the landscape is the one thing that everyone shares,” Zimmerman said. “It’s something we all have in common.”
The collaborative sculptures started with the basics. Students learned the coil-built procedure to create the base structure. From there, they added on, creating interesting and sometimes fantastical interpretations of the local landscape. Bighorn sheep and fearsome snake heads, plants, geographical features such as waterfalls and caves, totemic figures and humans ascending a rough-hewn staircase, all figure into the sculptures and create a sometimes phantasmagoric aspect.
“They built the structures the same, textured to look like rock, and added individual elements to create a theme,” Zimmerman explained. “They tried to think of their projects in a holistic way, creating one big thing as opposed to several small things.”
Zimmerman is planning two more such collaborative projects: a seascape and a cityscape.
Many of 杏吧原创-Gallup’s students have never seen large bodies of water, so Zimmerman says he’s eager to see what they will come up with. In the seascape, they may imagine sea creatures they know through images, he says, but he is also encouraging them to think about water on the scale they are familiar with – be it a puddle or a well, or a windmill and a pond. He will encourage them to think in terms of their daily experience.
The cityscape will likewise provide some challenges for students who are mainly rural and whose experience of the wider world may be limited. Zimmerman also looks forward to seeing how they will try to translate what they know about urban life into ceramics.
Beyond breaking down social barriers, however, Zimmerman sees these projects as a way to help beginning students understand Contemporary Art. Many are familiar with traditional Indian art but it can take a class like Ceramics I to open them up to the expressive possibilities that lie with Contemporary Art.
“I’m a white guy from Ohio,” Zimmerman said. “I can’t teach Native American pottery, but I can help push the students beyond this one tradition. My job is twofold: to allow them to express their own culture, but not just to stop there. I can help them ask, ‘how do I express living within this culture but with a contemporary world view?’ How is this information relevant today? We see a duality in these pieces, for instance, in that they talk about the past and honor it, but also express a view that is about the present and the future.”
He credits fellow instructor Ken Roberts’ History of Art classes with opening the door to contemporary art for many of the students.
“Ken’s classes give them a huge spectrum. I can tell which students have taken these classes – their knowledge is larger.”
Zimmerman, who is also manager of the Ingham Chapman Gallery, says ultimately the goal of 杏吧原创G’s Fine Arts Department is to honor the local culture but also to provide students with an opening to see new horizons of artistic expression.
The results of the class’s first efforts, the Landscape Project, are on view in the display case in Gurley Hall.
August 2012
- August 9 - Entrepreneurship Students May Apply for Scholarship
- August 23 - MLT Program Director On Board
- August 27 - Register To Vote In Higher Education Bond C Election
- August 29 - Student Senate Elected For 2012-13
Entrepreneurship Students May Apply for Scholarship
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: August 9, 2012
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation is once again awarding funds to Business Management and Technology students enrolled in the certificate or associate’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration or a management-related field of study at 杏吧原创-Gallup for the fall semester. The total grant awarded is $25,000 for the academic year 2012-13 in support of the Rural Entrepreneur Institute of 杏吧原创G.
The scholarship, which is based on need as well as merit, was increased by $5000 for the academic year 2012-2013.
JSF, of West Palm Beach, Fla., has been a supporter of the REI at 杏吧原创-Gallup since 2009. The foundation requires that the annual award be split in half between fall and spring semesters. A selection committee chooses the recipients from a field of applicants.
The funds will be used for tuition, books, school supplies, transportation and other needs. The awardees must maintain a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible for the scholarship. However, students who maintain a 3.5 GPA or better may be awarded up to $4000 for the academic year.
“The Johnson Scholarship Foundation requires that students be committed and dedicated to business professions or careers, with the long-term goal of being business owners,” said Al Henderson, 杏吧原创-Gallup lecturer in Business Technology and coordinator of the Rural Entrepreneur Institute, adding that 杏吧原创-Gallup is required to track the students during the course of their study and after they graduate.
Students interested in the scholarship for the fall semester may contact Henderson at 863-7634, or ahenderson@gallup.unm.edu.
MLT Program Director On Board
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FOR RELEASE: August 23, 2010
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Corine Gonzales
Corine Gonzales has joined the faculty of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup as Medical Laboratory Technician program director.
Gonzales, formerly a medical technologist at Gallup Indian Medical Center and Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, was also a faculty member in the Medical Technology Department and the graduate school of the Angeles University Foundation of the Philippines. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology and a Master’s in microbiology. Gonzales is also certified as an International medical Technologist by the America Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
“My goal is to ensure that our students succeed,” Gonzales said, “and also to earn re-accreditation for the department through the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.”
Six MLT students are completing their degree requirements in September and six in January.
“Corine is highly qualified and has excellent teaching and lab experience,” said Teresa Wilkins, chair of Education, Health and Human Services Division. “She has developed a strong mentoring relationship with these students and is starting a new cohort right now. I am happy to have her on the faculty.”
Register To Vote In Higher Education Bond C Election
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: August 27, 2012
Be sure to register to vote in the upcoming Bond C for Higher Education election in November. More at http://www.educationbondc.com/index.html 杏吧原创G stands to gain $1 million for important campus upgrades if this bond measure is approved!
And don't forget these dates:
Absentee Voting:
October 9 - November 2
Early Voting:
October 20 - November 3
Election Day Voting
November 6, 7am - 7pm
Student Senate Elected For 2012-13
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FOR RELEASE: August 29, 2012
Friday, August 31: Executive Meeting, 1-4 p.m., Student Lobo Den
Friday, September 7: Clubs/Open Meeting, 1-4 p.m., Student Lobo Den
Friday, Sept. 14: FISCAL/Food Handlers' Permit Meeting, 1-3 p.m., Executive Director's Conference Room
Friday, October 5: Clubs/Open Meeting, 1-4 p.m., Student Lobo Den
Friday, November 9: Clubs/Open Meeting, 1-4 p.m., Student Lobo Den
Tuesday, November 20: Clubs/Open Meeting, 1-4 p.m., Student Lobo Den
Friday, December 7: Clubs/Open Meeting, 1-4 p.m., Student Lobo Den
July 2012
- July 9 - Lobo Academy Students Up Test Scores
- July 16 - Andrade Nursing Scholarship Available
- July 20 - Something Different: Honors Classes
- July 25 - Bookstore Reports Profit
Lobo Academy Students Up Test Scores
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FOR RELEASE: July 9, 2012
Results of pre- and post-Compass test score averages are in, and it looks as if students who participated in 杏吧原创-Gallup’s intensive summer academic bridge program, Lobo Academy, are enjoying the benefits. The average scores for writing rose 18.23 percent and for reading, 19.41, percent after students completed the four-week program.
Lobo Academy was launched for the first time this summer to help remedial students move quickly into non-remedial coursework. A ceremony honoring the students and awarding them certificates was held June 27 in Gurley Hall, where the 17 enrollees were recognized. Along with the certificates they were given, they each earned their first college credits by successfully completing this three-hour course.
Lobo Academy is designed to give students confidence and a positive self-image by providing a smooth transition from high school to college. Most of the attendees were first generation college students from populations considered to be at risk as far as success in higher education. Presentations, workshops and activities were held in a relaxed, fun setting. Instruction was given on financial issues, along with information on critical thinking and goal setting and careers.
“Students learned writing skills, reading skills, career presentations, introduction to college-level expectations, life skills and coordinated use of computerized software applications to refresh and build upon their background knowledge in writing and comprehension training,” said Nick Brokeshoulder, College Learning Center tutor and Lobo Academy instructor, who with fellow instructor Elizabeth Lawrence took the students through the class work.
The students who participated in this pilot program will be monitored throughout their careers at 杏吧原创-Gallup and provided with intensive mentoring and advisement.
Future academies will be constructed based on this pilot program, and the program will also be offered in Zuni.
Andrade Nursing Scholarship Available
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: July 16, 2012
A new scholarship is now available to 杏吧原创-Gallup Nursing students in their last semester of study. Drs. Lawrence and Aedra Andrade started the scholarship in memory of their 2-year-old daughter, Santana Milagros Teresa Andrade, who died in 2011 as a result of numerous medical complications.
The scholarship was funded with donations from the community in memory of Santana, totaling $2937.20, with additional funding due from a golf tournament. It is available to Nursing students who meet the criteria for Fall 2012, and will provide $500 each semester. Preference will be shown for students stating an interest in pediatric nursing. Students may contact the Financial Aid Department at 杏吧原创G for more information, 505.863.7663.
![Caption: From left; (back) Dr. Sylvia Andrew, executive director; Dr. Lawrence Andrade; Marji Campbell, director of the 杏吧原创G Nursing program; (front) Xavier and Iliana Andrade.](/assets/img/p17andrade.jpg)
Caption: From left; (back) Dr. Sylvia Andrew, executive director; Dr. Lawrence Andrade; Marji Campbell, director of the 杏吧原创G Nursing program; (front) Xavier and Iliana Andrade.
Something Different: Honors Classes
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FOR RELEASE: July 20, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup University Honors program is offering three courses during the fall semester. The classes are:
Legacy of Ancient Medicine. 3 credit hours. Examines the history and development of medicine from the Paleolithic period through Mesopotamia and Egypt to Classical Greece and Rome to modern medicine today. Will examine midwifery, blood-letting, cupping, surgery and scarification. Instructor: Glenda Friend. Thursdays, 6:40-9:20 p.m.
The Psychology of Woody Allen. 3 credit hours. Discussion seminar featuring Woody Allen’s movies and thoughts on relationships good and bad, morality, a universe that just happens, suicide and death. Instructor: Ralph Casebolt. Mondays, 6:40-9:20 p.m.
The Fantastic in Literature. 3 credit hours. Explores convergences and divergences of fantasy and science fiction and how they affect our image of the world. Students will examine how science fiction follows or predicts trends in science and how these fantasies evolve in utopian realms or devolve into dystopian worlds. Instructor: Robert Galin. Tuesdays, 6:40-9:20 p.m.
Honors classes meet the New 杏吧原创 Humanities Core Curriculum requirements and are transferable. They provide an opportunity for students and faculty to engage in seminar discussions on topics not available in other departments. Courses are interdisciplinary, bringing together questions and ideas from fine arts, literature, science, philosophy, religion, psychology, anthropology, history, law and others.
For more information, contact Ralph Casebolt, 863-7592, or rcasebolt@gallup.unm.edu.
Bookstore Reports Profit
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FOR RELEASE: July 25, 2012
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From left, College Store manager Rose Adakai, and staff Lin Comer, Jack Askin and Angie Hood.
Nearly a year after former Borders bookstore manager Rose Adakai took over the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s bookstore, the store is reporting a profit of $111,000. Adakai, who was appointed manager in September 2011, attributes the profit to improved inventory procedures and more attention to receiving and invoicing. Adakai was hired a few months after a 2011 audit of the store revealed a large loss.
“When I went through the software training, it took a lot of time to figure out how the system works, but from that training I was able to determine steps that weren’t being taken. We needed to do a better job with receiving and invoicing, making sure everyone knows how to do paperwork correctly,” she said. “Most of the loss was because of human error, and that was from lack of training for the staff. Now they know how the system works. That, combined with my background knowledge of running a bookstore, has helped turn things around.”
A representative from Nebraska Book Company, an enterprise that offers contract services for college bookstores nationwide, provided training.
This year, the store closed the last week of June – the end of the fiscal year – so the staff could perform a thorough inventory.
“Usually the inventory was done in a couple of days, but we inventoried every item. Formerly, the staff did bulk counts, but after running my own store, I have learned you need to scan each item. Books come from different vendors, and you have to look at each book in a stack to make sure which ones are used and which are new. It really pays to take the extra time,” Adakai said.
She also watches the purchasing and inventory carefully. Sales and promotions each month have helped reduce inventory, while purchases have been planned to coincide with vendor promotions.
“For instance, you buy for fall at the beginning of the year, and in fall for next spring. The National Association of College Stores and the Albuquerque campus bookstore help us out with vendors, notifying us of vendors who will give us discounts. The challenge is also finding the right merchandise for our students and other customers,” she said.
The store was renovated last year, prior to Adakai’s hiring, and more diverse merchandise was added, as was a snack bar/refreshment area. These changes, along with the improved business practices and better training, have resulted in a more contented staff who, Adakai reports, are proud that things have turned around, and reflect that in improved customer service.
“The staff likes the changes,” Adakai says. “Our customers – the students and the customers who come here to order books and audiotapes – see it. They say the store is nice, the atmosphere welcoming, and comment on how customer service-oriented the staff is. It’s great to hear it.”
Adakai has also introduced more books for a general audience, and is evaluating what sells well as more locals learn that the 杏吧原创G store has more than textbooks. Children’s books, she says, sell particularly well.
“A lot of people don’t have access to the Internet and want to come here and order books and audio tapes. I plan to add bargain books for the holiday season this year. All of this money goes toward making a profit,” she said.
June 2012
TRiO Opens Door to College Success
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FOR RELEASE: June 2, 2012
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Leah Kayonnie receives a TRiO stole from TRiO Program Manager Jayme McMahon.
During recent commencement exercises for the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup, spectators strained to pick out their friends and relations from the sea of red gowns in the arena. That sea of red represented in toto the Class of 2012, but as with any graduating class, it was made up of individuals – each one with a story to tell. And for many of those, the story is about walking a road fraught with challenges, from the time they entered the front door of 杏吧原创G to the crowning moment when they received a diploma on the stage at Red Rock Park.
Some of the more touching stories of the Class of 2012 could be told by the 12 students who had draped around their necks a red and white stole awarded by the TRiO program. It’s the first time that participants in this federally funded outreach program for disadvantaged students have been distinguished thus for successfully completing their course work. Prior to the graduation ceremony with their classmates, they had their own ceremony in Gurley Hall where TRiO Program Manager Jayme McMahon and her staff handed out the stoles to students who were ready to graduate.
Although each TRiO student’s story is unique, there are startling similarities. A number have enrolled as older adults for a second try at college, having been too immature or too distracted after high school to succeed at their first attempt. Many have backgrounds that include problems such as domestic violence or substance abuse among family members. And almost all need help brushing up on their basic academic skills, such as reading, writing and math.
“Many students enter college with self-doubt; they doubt their intelligence, their confidence, and their ability to be successful,” McMahon said. “They doubt their choices, their path, their future plans. This doubt is very apparent when they make the decision to apply for the TRiO program, but once they complete their intake session and realize that this doubt is common – and normal – and that there is a support system in place to help them succeed with people who truly care about them and their success, we see a dramatic shift. “ TRiO provides a number of services for these students, including advisement regarding financial aid, academics, careers and transfer. Staff tutor students in English and math, and help improve computer skills. Further, TRiO provides loans of scientific calculators and laptops, and offers workshops and supplemental instruction.
Building strong, positive relationships among their peers is considered an important factor in how successful the students are, so TRiO also offers cultural enrichment activities and field trips. McMahon said the program takes transfer trips to Albuquerque, and also takes students to attend shows at Popejoy Hall, to attend the Gathering of Nations and to go to museums. For some, these trips are the first times they’ve ever attended a live event. The 杏吧原创G TRiO program also takes part of National TRiO day by taking students to Santa Fe to celebrate TRiO programs and advocate for funding. Students have the opportunity to meet with legislators and experience the political process; they also take part in professional development sessions with fellow TRiO students from around the state.
“We try to have a holistic approach when working with students,” she says. Certainly the student testimonials in support of TRiO give strong evidence that the program is working.
Valerie Yazzie, who recently graduated from 杏吧原创 with an Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology, is typical of older students who turn to TRiO to help them gain confidence in college.
“When I first enrolled, I didn’t know where I was going, what classes to take. My cousins, Wilma Lee and Gary Lee [also TRiO students and recent graduates], showed me the TRiO program. They signed me up, helped me schedule classes, and showed me the ropes on how college is,” Lee said. She found help with math and English as well as computers.
“I didn’t finish high school. I got a GED. Computers were foreign to me, and it had been 15 years since I got my GED,” she says.
But from the moment she walked into the door, help was waiting. Lenette Sheyka, the administrative assistant, greeted her and made her feel welcome. Other staff engaged her not just as advisors and tutors but in a way that made her feel part of the TRiO family by talking to her, calling her, emailing and making sure her needs were met.
“I had a lot of doubts,” Lee recalls. “Every semester, I would think, I can’t do it. But then I would find the motivation to try harder.”
The support of her TRiO cohort was of immense importance to her success, says Lee.
“When you get there, you’re all in the same classes, or maybe we all have the same teacher even if it’s at a different time. We brain storm back and forth with the tutor,” Lee said, explaining that studying with her peers not only gave her confidence but helped her assimilate the material she was exposed to in class.
Leah Kayonnie, who earned her Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts in Fall 2011 and is going on for a Bachelor’s degree in Business at Extended University, found TRiO more helpful in advising her on transferability issues.
“I really didn’t need tutoring, but I noticed some of the TRiO students and I wanted to be part of it. I asked one, and they told me about it. I decided to apply, I qualified, and was glad to be in,” she says.
“It was a great way to meet new people,” Kayonnie said. “If I needed help, I could go to Jayme or to another staff member. They told me about college and scholarships, how to look for them, step by step. They gave me insight into different universities and different programs, helping me figure out what I wanted to do. It was a really excellent program and helped steer me in the right direction.”
TRiO, which was started in the 1960’s, has been a 杏吧原创G fixture for more than a decade. Currently, it serves 160 students each year, and there is always a waiting list.
“We serve first generation college students,” McMahon said. “They often do not have a great support system. We try to help them achieve balance between their personal obligations and family and school.”
Data consistently prove that TRiO helps 杏吧原创G students stay in school and to transfer into baccalaureate programs.
“In addition to the many services we provide students, we also strive to help build confidence and empower students so they know it is possible to overcome barriers,” McMahon said, adding “it is possible to change the course of one’s life and one’s future. We begin to see a sense of resiliency emerge from our students, and they begin to accept that they no longer have to be victims of circumstance. They have the power to create change.”
Summer Enrollment Dips
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: June 29, 2012
Summer enrollment was down from 2011, with a recorded head count of 690 students this year, as opposed to 790 last year. Credit hours are likewise down from 3712 in Summer 2011 to 3215.
“The availability of financial aid and the changes in Title IV have affected our summer enrollment,” said Zeke Garcia, director of Student Services. “Students have run out of Pell [grant funding] due to the length of time it took them to complete their programs. Some ran out because they changed their educational goals. The new regulations on the number of allowable semesters to be eligible for Pell had an impact, as did the fact some courses students may have needed were not offered this summer.”
Garcia said all the 杏吧原创G branch campuses experienced a decline in summer enrollment, but that 杏吧原创G’s enrollment had declined less than the others did.
May 2012
- May 1 - Couple Honored for Troop Support
- May 2 - Cultural Awareness Day
- May 4 - Practice TEAS Test
- May 9 - 杏吧原创G, 杏吧原创's Anderson School Team Up
- May 10 - 杏吧原创G Zuni Book Extravaganza Held
- May 10 - Registration Under Way
- May 10 - 杏吧原创G Gets a Nod from 杏吧原创 for $3M IT Upgrade
- May 17 - 2012 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
- May 21 - 194 Graduate from 杏吧原创G
Couple Honored for Troop Support
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FOR RELEASE: May 1, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s Nick Brokeshoulder, education specialist in the College Learning Center, and his wife Sharon recently received the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award on behalf of Sharon’s employer, Gallup Indian Medical Center, for their support of the couple’s contribution to U.S. troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006.
The Brokeshoulders traveled to Iraq to boost morale through a demonstration of Native American song and dance during Native Awareness Month. The award acknowledges Nick’s creation and development of a Native dance exhibition team that traveled to nine combat bases to demonstrate Native song and dance for more than 1500 soldiers.
Sharon Brokeshoulder has been involved in a number of other support activities for National Guardsmen employed at GIMC.
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for supporting employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. ESGR was established in 1972 to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives.
The New 杏吧原创 ESGR approved nomination for GIMC as an employer that has implemented, coordinated or participated in military support programs for deployed service members and their families while engaged in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Cultural Awareness Day
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FOR RELEASE: May 2, 2012
Students at 杏吧原创G celebrated Cultural Awareness Day on May 1 by wearing a variety of costumes celebrating their various traditions, and by having lunch and music on the patio behind Gurley Hall.
Practice TEAS Test
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FOR RELEASE: May 4, 2012
PRACTICE TEAS Test will be administered and timed for a first practice run. The TEAS test is the Test of Essential Academic Skills, a multiple choice exam that measures entry level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants.
TIMES: Friday, May 4, or Monday, May 7
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. ONLY
PLACE: College Learning Center
Gurley Hall Second Floor GH2205
Please contact the College Learning Center for any questions. Nick Brokeshoulder, nbrokesh@unm.edu OR Come by the CLC.
杏吧原创G, 杏吧原创's Anderson School Team Up
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FOR RELEASE: May 9, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup and 杏吧原创’s Anderson School of Management have partnered to offer a 30-hour customized training for elected officials, chapter administrative personnel and other tribal departments that work with the Navajo Nation chapters. The ten topics of the training are all human resources-related ones that address the “personnel module” of the Navajo Nation’s Five Management System – a system of policies and procedures that includes management of fiscal matters, personnel, procurement, records and property.
The training is designed to help improve students’ organizational and leadership skills so they can achieve success in the workplace. The program is scheduled for five consecutive Fridays beginning May 4 and ending June 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon completion, participants will be presented with a certificate.
Classes will be held in the Student Services and Technology Center, Room 108.
For more information in Gallup, call Sonny Moore, coordinator, at 505.863.7733 or send an email to hmoore@gallup.unm.edu. Drop payments off with Moore at Lions Hall, 705 Gurley Ave.
In Albuquerque, call 杏吧原创 at 505.277.2525 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or send a fax to 505.277.0345. Enrollment can also be done in person at 1924 Las Lomas NE, Graduate School of management, Third Floor Room 327, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Go to http://certificates.unm.edu/navajonation for more information, or email cert@mgt.unm.edu.
杏吧原创G Zuni Book Extravaganza Held
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FOR RELEASE: May 10, 2012
The Book Extravaganza at the 杏吧原创-Gallup South Campus at Zuni was held April 24 and drew a large crowd of book lovers.
“Over 1000 books were given away to eager readers of all ages,” said Erica McFadden, 杏吧原创-Gallup faculty member and organizer of the event.
Among the donors of the books were “Everett” and the Navajo Nation Library, Liz Herron, Monica Wyaco, Sue Cote and the Chief Manuelito Middle School staff, Al Henderson, Irene Den Bleyker, Zuni Middle School, Angela Hall and Jerry Stalter with Aerocare, Pamela Burgess, Southwest Indian Foundation, Carol Sarath and McKinley County Schools, Ken Van Brott and Extended University, and the Early Childhood Multicultural Education program. Also helping was the Half Price Bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bill and Cindy McFadden in Loveland, Ohio.
McFadden said there will another book extravaganza in the fall.
Linda Thornton
Senior Public Affairs Representative
Registration Under Way
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: May 10, 2012
Registration for the summer and fall semesters is under way at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup.
The first day of the summer semester is June 4. The first day of fall classes is August 20.
杏吧原创G Gets a Nod from 杏吧原创 for $3M IT Upgrade
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FOR RELEASE: May 10, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创 has given the go-ahead to the Gallup branch to proceed with a $3 million upgrade to its Information Technology infrastructure, starting this summer.
The upgrade will raise 杏吧原创G’s IT capabilities to 杏吧原创’s standards, and will include replacing and removing cables, grounding all equipment and providing fire stops. The need for this upgrade has been termed “critical,” according to Sylvia Andrew, executive director of the Gallup branch, in a report to the 杏吧原创G Local Board on April 18. Andrew added that “the current system is woefully inadequate to support instruction, administration and student support services.”
Capital infrastructure expense is estimated at $1,811,400, with recurring refresh and service support at $1,339,000. The funds for the upgrade will come from 杏吧原创G’s reserve account.
The Gallup campus has a total of eight buildings, with Gurley Hall needing the most extensive refurbishing of its cabling and renovations to the server room in Old Gurley and the PBX room in new Gurley. In addition, the Zollinger Library will require a new IT room, as the existing one is in the basement and has previously been flooded.
Among the extensive upgrades that will take place are recabling, cleaning up the closets that the current equipment is stored so they will be ready for the new systems, pulling copper and fiber, installing new switches and installing a new voice system. The current outdated switchboard system that serves the Gallup branch and the South Campus at Zuni will be replaced, and the new system will include both those campuses, as well as the North Campus ABE center. The 杏吧原创G campuses will be tied in to the 杏吧原创 voice system; there will be greater voice mail capacity as well as no long distance charges for instate calling. There will also be five-digit dialing between the two Gallup and Albuquerque campuses.
Gil Gonzales, 杏吧原创’s chief information officer, said the upgrades are due to start in June, while the faculty are away for the summer. The project is due to be concluded in June of 2013.
2012 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
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FOR RELEASE: May 17, 2012
Nursing students were awarded their Nursing pins in the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s annual Nursing Class Pinning Ceremony on May 15.
The students, who upon successfully completing their course work, will be qualified to be RN’s, were: Abraham Azua, Brian Benally, Raelynn Benally, Hector Cisneros Jr., Monica Cooeyate, Samantha Garcia, Sara Gasparich, Stefanie M. Grandjean, Virginia D. Gustafson, Jerita Harker, Tricia Harris, Sylvia R. Henderson, Terri A. Joe, Josue Lopez, Kaylee Menini, Jessica Ochoa, Michelle Platero, Brittany Sandoval, Melanie R. Smith, Calandra Space, Glenefer Mae Tabar, Kelli Teran and Sarah L. Yazzie.
A former 杏吧原创G Nursing instructor and a graduate of 杏吧原创G’s Nursing program, Kathy Head, spoke to the students, who participated in 杏吧原创G Commencement ceremony the following day. Student speaker was Brian Benally.
194 Graduate from 杏吧原创G
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: May 21, 2012
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GALLUP –One hundred and ninety-four students participated in the May 16 graduation exercises of the University of New 杏吧原创-gallup. These students were awarded certificates and diplomas for successfully completing course work for high school, GED, associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The ceremony was held at Red Rock Park.
The platform guests included New 杏吧原创 Secretary of Higher Education Jose Garcia, Pueblo of Zuni Gov. Arlen Quetawki Sr., and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly. President of the Beta Tau Psi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Tracy Yellowhair spoke on behalf of 杏吧原创G students.
April 2012
- April 11 - Books Sought for Zuni Extravaganza
- April 19 - Graduation Set for May 16
- April 20 - Pell Grant Changes: Fewer Semesters of Aid
- April 20 - Summer Kids' College Courses Announced
- April 24 - Local Board Approves 2012-13 Budget
Books Sought for Zuni Extravaganza
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FOR RELEASE: April 11, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup is hosting the third Zuni Book Extravaganza at the South Campus at Zuni on April 24.
Transitional Studies faculty Erica McFadden, organizer of the event, has invited the public to donate books of all genres and reading levels, all shapes and sizes.
“This year we are short on children’s and young adult books, but I would be more than happy to accept any donations,” McFadden said.
Books can be dropped off at Gurley Hall 2207 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Mondays and Wednesdays between 2-5 p.m. If McFadden is not in her office, donors may leave books in the black box on the door, or a box next to the door, or a designated box outside her office.
The book giveaway will start at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of the South Campus.
Graduation Set for May 16
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 19, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup will host commencement activities on Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in Red Rock Park Arena.
Over 300 students will be eligible to participate, receiving certificates and diplomas. Among the students graduating will be those who have successfully completed their course work in GED, Middle College High School, vocational certificate programs, and associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Among the speakers will be Secretary of Higher Education José Garcia, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly, Pueblo of Zuni Gov. Arlen Qwetawki Sr., and representing the University of New 杏吧原创, Wynn Goering, 杏吧原创 vice provost and currently interim business operations manager for 杏吧原创-Gallup.
Pell Grant Changes: Fewer Semesters of Aid
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 20, 2012
GALLUP –An adjustment to the federal Pell Grant program is likely to impact thousands of college students nationwide who are receiving financial aid, as it reduces the number of semesters students are eligible to receive the award.
At the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup, Financial Aid advisors are notifying students of these changes, and warning some that they may find they have already exhausted their awards when they enroll in the fall.
The Pell Grant, which grew out of federal legislation of the late 1960s that provided funds for low-income students to attend college, currently allows students to use the grant for a total of 18 semesters. Starting in the fall of this year, or after July 1, students may receive the grant for only 12 semesters, or the equivalent of six years. That means if a student was enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits any semester prior to Fall 2012, that semester will be counted toward the maximum total allowed. Students enrolled for less than 12 credits during any one semester will be calculated at a part-time rate. The Pell Grants are available only for the fall and spring semesters.
The change affects any student using Title IV funding attending any college or university in the country. All colleges and universities will be monitoring students’ Pell awards throughout their academic history through a national website.
Students who enroll for the fall semester who have previously been awarded Pell Grants should discuss with a Financial Aid representative how much longer they are eligible to receive the funding, as well as alternative types of funding, such as student loans or scholarships.
This month the Department of Education began sending emails to all 2012-2013 FAFSA applicants who appear to be nearing their lifetime limit. Students may also view their percentage of Pell grant used by logging into www.NSLDS.ed.gov.
For more information on the new Pell Grant rules, 杏吧原创-Gallup students may contact Financial Aid at 505.863.7663.
Summer Kids' College Courses Announced
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 20, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Community Education schedule of non-credit classes has been announced for Summer 2012.
For more information: Call 863-7738 or 863-7743.
The schedule is as follows:
Computers - Ages 7 and up. Learn the basics of computers, keyboarding skills, Microsoft programs and creating a PowerPoint.
Monday–Thursday, June 11–14, 9 a.m. –noon, Roosevelt Elementary RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Esther Sanchez, instructor.
Bugs and Frogs - Ages 5 and up. Follow Mother Nature and spring into action! Study and create art for indoor and outdoor use. Make bug jars, magnifying glasses, flower pots, frog games, bug catchers and much more fun.
Monday – Thursday, June 11–14, noon–3 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary School RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Esther Sanchez, instructor.
Cooking for Kids - Ages 5 and up. Kids learn how to make fun and interesting breakfast and lunches for themselves.
Monday-Thursday, June 11– 14, 9 a.m. – noon, Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Nancy Bruker, instructor.
Painting for Kids - Ages 5 and up. Dip your brush into paint and let the creativity begin. Work with a variety of paint, watercolors, acrylic and even spray paint. Learn to mix paint to make new colors. Paint on a variety of surfaces, such as paper, canvas, glass and fabric.
Monday-Thursday, July 11-14, noon– 3 p.m., Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Nancy Bruker, instructor.
Ceramics - Ages 5 and up
Create your master piece, choose ceramic piece and choose design and colors. Material and tools will be supplied.
Monday–Thursday, June 18–21, noon–3 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Esther Sanchez, instructor.
Arts and Crafts for Kids - Ages 5 and up
Do you like to make things with your hands? Then this class is for you. You’ll spend time making magnets, origami, robots and lots of other fun crafts.
Monday–Thursday, June 18–21, 9 a.m.–noon. Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Nancy Bruker, instructor.
Science Projects - Ages 5 and up
Students will learn a variety of fun and interesting science facts including volcanoes, tornados and many more.
Monday-Thursday, June 18–21, noon–3 p.m, Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Nancy Bruker, instructor.
Jewelry Making - Ages 5 and up
Craft one-of-a-kind pieces and wear your own jewelry. Learn how to bead necklaces, earrings, bracelets and design your own jewelry box.
Monday–Thursday, June 25-28, 9 a.m.–noon, Roosevelt Elementary School RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Esther Sanchez, instructor.
Pirates – Facts, Legends & Crafts - Ages 5 and up
Ahoy, Mates! Design your own pirate coin, flag, compass and your very own pirate chess. Final day of class, students will come dressed as pirates and go on an actual treasure hunt.
Monday–Thursday, June 25–28, noon–3 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary School RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Lisa Blanco, instructor.
Castles & Knights - Ages 5 and up
Step back into the days of dragons, castles and knights. Create your own castle, shield and medieval food. Also get information and cool facts.
Monday–Thursday, July 9–12, 9 a.m.–noon, Roosevelt Elementary RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Lisa Blanco, instructor.
Xbox & Wii Games - Ages 5 and up
Get your feet in motion and have fun burning off calories. Compete with peers in sporting, adventure and dancing. Bring bottle water for an afternoon of fun.
Monday–Thursday, July 9–12, noon–3 p.m. Roosevelt Elementary School RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Lisa Blanco, instructor.
Viva 杏吧原创 - Ages 5 and up
Explore the fascinating culture of 杏吧原创. Make projects, piñatas, placemats, ojos, ponchos, and sombreros.
Monday-Thursday, July 16–19, 9 a.m.–noon, Roosevelt Elementary School RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Lisa Blanco, instructor.
Wild Wild West - Ages 5 and up
Saddle up and head out on the dusty trails of the Wild West. Make your own covered wagon, pan for gold, and cook a cowboy meal, as well as make cow chip cookies. Look forward to seeing you there, partner!
Monday–Thursday, July 16–19. noon-3 p.m. Roosevelt Elementary RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Lisa Blanco, instructor.
Burning/Wood burning - Ages 7 and up. Learn how to use a wood burner, create patterns and pictures on wood while using your creativity and/or designing pictures using carbon paper.
Monday–Thursday, July 23–26, 9 a.m.–noon, Roosevelt Elementary School RM 12, 400 E. Logan. Fee: $25. Esther Sanchez, instructor.
Basic Artistic Pencil Drawing Ages 5 & UP
Develop skills to draw what you see with a pencil and paper to create a “work of art”.
Monday–Thursday, July 23–26, 9 a.m.–noon. Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25, Felix Diaz, instructor.
Local Board Approves 2012-13 Budget
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 24, 2012
The Local Board of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup approved a budget of $17,092,874 for 2012-2013 at the board meeting on April 25.
The budget reflects an increase of $489,500 in the total state general fund appropriation.
Wynn Goering, interim business operations manager, reported to the board that in seven of the past eight fiscal years, 杏吧原创G has under spent its annual operating budget, resulting in a $1 million surplus largely due to salaries not spent for vacant positions.
Revenues for the budget are broken down as follows: $3,105,966 in tuition; $547,500 in general fees; $8,703,700 in state appropriations; $2,100,000 from the general mil levy; $536,159 in other sources, such as work force training tuition from DWI classes, facilities rentals, gifts, etc.; $599,549 in balances; $1,250,000 from the bookstore; and $250,000 from childcare.
Goering also reported that the college bookstore is currently $80,000 in the black.
Some other highlights announced in the budget:
- The college for the first time budgeted a contingency fund, of $377,112 for FY 13.
- The state allocation includes $151,000 to resume the state’s share of employee pensions that was reduced in FY 12.
- The main campus budget includes a proposal to give employees a 1.75 percent non-recurring salary supplement in FY 13. If approved by the 杏吧原创 Board of Regents, 杏吧原创G will have to follow suit.
- The college plans to reopen the childcare center for FY12-13.
March 2012
- March 1 - All ABE Activities to Move to North Campus
- March 1 - Student Senate Sponsoring Talent Show, Spring Rock Show
- March 2 - Painter's Work Draws from Nature
- March 2 - Student Nurses Plan Health Fair March 23
- March 6 - Luau Dance Set for March 9
- March 6 - Exec to Speak on Domestic Violence
- March 12 - 杏吧原创G Campus to Close for Electrical Work
- March 23 - Heavy Equipment, CDL Students Graduate
- March 27 - Student Senate Announces Activities for April
- March 29 - Applications for Daniels Scholarship Available
- March 30 - Rep. Lundstrom Speaks on Economic Development
All ABE Activities to Move to North Campus
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 1, 2012
The Adult Basic Education program at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup is well known at its North Campus location at 425 N. 7th St. Less well known is the fact that some ABE activities have been taking place upstairs in Gurley Hall at the Gallup campus for many years. But that is about to change.
“Closing the ABE location at the Gallup campus has been under discussion for a long time,” said Laura Jijon, interim manager of ABE. Final approval for the move was given last week.
The primary reason, says Jijon, is that the North Campus location offers a centralized, more compact environment that helps students stay focused and thus improves their chances for success.
“One of the biggest issues is that our students need structure and self-discipline,” Jijon said. “At the Gallup campus, there are a lot of distractions, and students can become engaged in other things in a way that doesn’t happen at the North campus. We have classrooms, so it’s not an open space. The way the campus is set up offers more of a sense of community and belonging for ABE students. The fact that a lot of them don’t feel they belong anywhere has helped them develop a sense of ownership in the North Side facility. It's a home away from home for many of them.”
Another reason for the move is that having staff all in one building will help them work together as a collaborative team, said Jijon.
Further, the staff will be able to broaden the schedule of offerings to make the best use of the three classrooms and computer lab. Most of the activity in GED and ESL classes currently takes place in the morning; Jijon would like to see the facilities occupied in the afternoon as well. To that end, she says afternoons might be devoted to skills review students – students who score too low on COMPASS to get into for-credit classes on the Gallup campus, but who don’t need the GED prep that ABE offers because they already have a high school diploma. These students are referred to ABE by advisors as not being ready for college, yet perhaps needing tutoring and computer work. Jijon thinks having the skills review program centered on the North Campus will allow the college to provide more structure for these students.
Finally, ABE staff at the North Campus have developed a keen interest in getting more involved with the North Side community.
“There is the Senior Center, the schools, the Boys and Girls Club, and a community garden is in the planning stages – students are interested in participating in these projects for a sense of ownership and pride in the local community,” Jijon said. “They would like to improve the neighborhood, as a long-term goal.”
Jijon said that the move would most likely be made in June, when there are no classes so that staff would be in place by mid-July, when the third session of ABE begins. The program hopes to hold a celebratory open house to welcome students and the community and introduce the center more formally to the neighborhood.
Student Senate Sponsoring Talent Show, Spring Rock Show
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 1, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Student Senate will host a talent show on Wednesday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Gurley Hall Commons. Anyone who wishes to sign up may do so by coming by the Student Senate office, Gurley Hall 1101, and getting a packet. First through 4th-place prizes will be awarded.
Also on that day there will be a Spring Rock Show, featuring Sleep Taste Pretty, Chuck Todd and Ruction in the 杏吧原创G Courtyard at 1 p.m.
Call 863-7553 for more information.
Painter's Work Draws from Nature
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 2, 2012
The work of Raymond Yeager is on view at Ingham Chapman Gallery of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup. Yeager is a professor of art and the curator of the Frankenberger Gallery at the University of Charleston in West Virginia. He was formerly the chair of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and Associate Professor of Art at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill.
Yeager’s exhibition at the gallery is a series of abstract paintings of complex images taken from nature, done in charcoal, oil, encaustic on wood and mixed media, and most are from his Janus series.
As the artist explains, “During the last couple of years, the main focus of my work has been concerned with the formal investigation of perception. I am exploring that moment between seeing and comprehending. I want to captivate the viewer with something that may not be understandable or recognizable at first glance but will absorb the viewer’s attention and keep it. In my work, I strive to create an imagery that is at once naturalistic, yet abstract.”
He begins the process for developing the imager with sketches, observations and photographs of a subject. The subject must offer possibilities for visual complexity. Mostly, he focuses on images from the natural world. Once the study of the subject is concluded, Yeager scans the sketches and photographs into Photoshop and manipulates them through different perspectives, contrasts and cropping.
“The result is a dissolution of the subject into abstract forms suggestive of a variety of visual phenomena,” he continues in his artistic statement. “After this process, the image is then printed and used as a guide for my paintings. The overall effect of this technique renders an image that is abstract, yet grounded in reality.”
The exhibition will be on view through March 29, with a reception on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gallery. For more information contact Interim Gallery Manager Alex Kraft, akraft01@unm.edu, 505.863.7774. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Student Nurses Plan Health Fair March 23
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 2, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Student Nurses Association will sponsor a health fair on Friday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Gurley Hall.
Among the exhibitors: Just Move it, promoting physical education and health; Boys and Girls Clubs, promoting community involvement and youth programs; WIC, promoting maternal and prenatal health and education for new mothers; Health Department, stressing education and health awareness; Be The Match, promoting match-ups for bone marrow donors; Fire Department, education about CPR, fire safety, and other topics; Behavioral Health, stressing community awareness and education; United Blood Services who will do blood typing; Dental Assisting Department of 杏吧原创G; Native Medicine presenting information on alternative medicines.
There will also be a Walk for Wellness on the 杏吧原创G track as well as a Zumba dance session, promoting staying fit.
There will also be information on recycling, and promoting community awareness and responsibility.
Student nurses will serve as guides.
Luau Dance Set for March 9
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2012
GALLUP – The Student Senate of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup has moved the date of their spring talent show to Thursday, April 5. The location will still be Gurley Hall Commons. Although participation is limited to those attending 杏吧原创-Gallup, the public is invited to attend.
The Spring Rock Show is still scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, on the 杏吧原创G patio.
Also planned is a 2012 Spring Dance called Luau Nights, Friday, March 9, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The theme of the dance is “Luau Nights.” The public is invited.
Admission is $3, or free if you or a guest are in luau attire (swimsuit, swimming trunks, hula skirt, etc.) Music will be by DJ Treach. The public is invited.
Call the Student Senate office at 863-7553 for more information.
Exec to Speak on Domestic Violence
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2012
GALLUP – Barbara Lambert, the executive director of Gallup’s Battered Families since 2004, will be the kick-off speaker during the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s month-long Women’s History Month. Lambert will speak on domestic abuse in the work place and also, how domestic violence can affect college students on Thursday, March 8, at 1:30 p.m. in Gurley Hall 1124.
Lambert, who has a master’s in social work from New 杏吧原创 State University, has been involved with the New 杏吧原创 Coalition against Domestic Violence since 2003, working on legislative issues and policy. Prior to working with Battered Families, she served as director of social services for Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, where she began the batterer intervention program.
In addition to her master’s degree, she has training as a psychiatric social worker, having received her license in 1997 in California. She is also a trained facilitator of batterer intervention classes as prescribed by the California Penal Code.
Among her professional memberships and organizations she lists National Association of Social Workers, New 杏吧原创 Coalition Against Domestic Violence (served on board and as secretary-elect) and the Navajo Nation Advisory Council Against Domestic Violence.
More speakers, and a movie series, will be announced throughout the month. For more information contact Linda Thornton, senior public affairs representative, 505.863.7565.
杏吧原创G Campus to Close for Electrical Work
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: MARCH 12, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup campus will be closed on Thursday, March 15, while the City of Gallup upgrades its main electrical equipment.
Power to the Gallup campus will be off with the exception of Lions Hall. Lions Hall will be open, although there will be no telephone or computer service. The North Campus Adult Basic Education Center and the South Campus at Zuni will not be affected and will be open.
Although 杏吧原创G is planning to be open on Friday, March 16, there is a slight possibility the campus could again be closed on that day if the City encounters any problems at the end of Thursday. An announcement will be made to employees and students via LoboAlerts, 杏吧原创’s email and text message alert system.
The campus is currently on spring break through Saturday, with no classes being held and faculty taking a break through the week.
Heavy Equipment, CDL Students Graduate
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 23, 2012
Students in the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s Heavy Equipment Operator and Commercial Driver’s License courses participated in graduation exercises on March 16 in Lion’s Hall.
Students completing CDL and HEO training were: Dennison Boone, Vinell James, Kerwin Joe, Tiffany Johnson, Albert Manuelito, Malcolm Roan, Melvin Taylor, Monica Yazzie and Walter Yazzie.
Students recognized in various categories were: Melvin Taylor, All Around Top Gun Operator, Best Gannon Tractor Operator, Best Skid Steer Operator, Best Backhoe Operator, Best Scraper Operator; Dennison Boone, Best Excavator Operation; Vinell James, Best Motor Grader Operator and Best Loader Operator; Kerwin Joe, Best Dump Truck Operator and Best Forklift Operator; and Albert Manuelito, Best Roller Operator.
Instructors for HEO courses are Gary Fastwolf and Judith Woods; instructors for CDL are Jimmy Gonzales, Joey Ortiz, Miguel Cantu and Natalie Ludwig.
Student Senate Announces Activities for April
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 27, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Student Senate is planning a number of activities for April, both for students and the public.
On Thursday, April 5, the Senate will sponsor a talent show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Although only 杏吧原创G students and employees may participate, the public is invited to view the show in the Commons.
Then during the week of April 9-12, the Senate will feature an activity each day. On Monday, the week kicks off with a fry bread contest; on Tuesday, April 10, students are invited to dress in the native dress of their particular countries or heritage; on Wednesday, April 11, there will be a rock concert on the patio from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (public invited); and on Thursday, a lunch for students only.
Then on April 18-19, the Senate will hold elections for next year. Applications may be picked up in the Student Senate office in Gurley Hall, Room 1101E, or else in the in box beside the door.
For more information call 863-7553.
Applications for Daniels Scholarship Available
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 29, 2012
Seven University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup students will be selected to receive scholarships from the Daniels Opportunity Scholarships this fall. Applications will be accepted starting this spring semester.
Scholarships will be awarded to three students from Health Careers, two from Entrepreneurial Studies and two from Green Building. These students will qualify by being either Adult Learners returning to school later in life, GED recipients, or Returning Military Personnel. These students cannot be receiving either Pell grants or tribal incentive scholarships.
The scholarships are for $1052 per semester, to be divided as follows: $852 per semester for tuition; $100 per semester for a book stipend; and $100 per semester for travel stipend.
Scholarships can be awarded for four consecutive semesters.
Scholarship applications are available in the Financial Aid Office in the Student Services and Technology Center, 505.863.7663.
Rep. Lundstrom Speaks on Economic Development
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 30, 2012
Patty Lundstrom, New 杏吧原创 State Representative District 9, and executive director of the Gallup Economic Development Corporation, was the final speaker in the college's Women's History Month lecture series. Lundstrom spoke on economic development challenges in Gallup, and said she would use information gleaned from the students who attended the lecture to help bolster Gallup's efforts to bring more jobs to town.
February 2012
- February 1 - 杏吧原创G Phones Down
- February 3 - Western Nurses' Association Reactivated
- February 7 - 杏吧原创G Sets FAFSA Days
- February 14 - 杏吧原创G Announces Spring 2012 Enrollment Figures
- February 16 - 杏吧原创G Student Wins Soroptimist Scholarship
- February 17 - Mardi Gras Party Planned for Feb. 24
- February 20 - LOBO Trax Training Mandatory
- February 27 - Johnson Scholarships Awarded for Spring
- February 27 - 21 Inducted Into Honor Society
杏吧原创G Phones Down
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 1, 2012
GALLUP-- The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup has been experiencing technical difficulties with its phone system. Repairs are under way, and while projections are that the problem may be resolved by Friday, technicians say they are still trying to assess the damage and will have a better idea by Friday if the system will be down into next week.
In the meantime, the branch is routing the Information Desk phone number, 505.863.7500, through 杏吧原创 in Albuquerque. Callers will hear a list of options and may leave messages, which will be delivered to the appropriate persons.
Additionally, Student Services has sent out an email to all 杏吧原创G students letting them know that the phone system is not working. Student Services advises students to use e-mail or come to campus to contact their instructors. Student Services will be one of the options for callers calling in to leave messages at the 505.863.7500 number.
Western Nurses' Association Reactivated
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 3, 2012
The western chapter of the New 杏吧原创 Nurses’ Association, District 16, is reactivating, according to Marji Campbell, Nursing Program director at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup.
“All nurses are welcome,” Campbell said, adding that “this is an important time because of such legislation as the Nurse Practice Act, which will be reviewed in the 2013 State Legislature.”
Some of the benefits of joining: networking opportunities with peers, discounts on conferences and publications for American Nursing Association members and tax-deductible dues.
All area nurses are welcome. The next meeting is March 1 in the Nursing conference room, 6:30-8 p.m. For more information contact Campbell at 505.863-7752, mcampbel@gallup.unm.edu.
杏吧原创G Sets FAFSA Days
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 7, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Financial Aid office will host a FAFSA Free-for-All on Wednesday, February 15, and Wednesday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. 杏吧原创G is joining colleges statewide in offering students free professional assistance with their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) at statewide events through June 1.
In addition to helping both college-bound seniors and degree-seeking students complete the annual federal form, FAFSA Free-for-All events will also supply students with information on other financial aid opportunities, statewide student services, and admission requirements. Further, each of more than 60 event locations will provide one $500 scholarship to an attendee who completes a FAFSA at an event by March 1, 2012, and all students are eligible for prizes including laptops computers. Students attending the 杏吧原创G events will be able to go online and register for the free prizes and the scholarship.
In the United States, 8.4 million students did not complete a FAFSA during 2007-08. Of these, approximately 2.3 million students would have been eligible for a Pell Grant, free federal assistance that made it possible for over 8 million low-income students to afford college tuition in 2009-10. Although over $154 billion in federal aid is available every year, 41 percent of students still do not complete a FAFSA – the form that colleges, universities, and vocational schools use to determine a student’s complete financial aid package, which can include grants, scholarships, work-study awards, and federal loan assistance.
For more information about the FAFSA Free-For-All call 863-7663 or go online at FAFSAfreeforall.org.
杏吧原创G Announces Spring 2012 Enrollment Figures
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 14, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup has released its enrollment figures for Spring 2012.
Headcount was officially recorded at 2764, as opposed to 2896 for Spring 2011. Credit hours were 26,760, compared to 28,446 for last Spring.
Zeke Garcia, director of Student Services, said part of the reason for the drop is that the college implemented the probation/suspension of students not making academic progress.
“Those students who did not make academic progress on their financial aid contracts were not re-instated on financial aid,” Garcia said.
杏吧原创G Student Wins Soroptimist Scholarship
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 16, 2012
Sophena Bebo has had her share of hard times, but over the last two years, she’s become cautiously optimistic that things may have turned around. Among other signs that life may be on the upswing: the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup student was recently notified that she was chosen by the Soroptimist Club to receive a $1000 scholarship as a result of an essay she wrote about overcoming a lifetime of difficulties.
Bebo, a student in the college’s TRiO program and the single mother of five children, took several stabs at getting an education over the last decade. For one reason or another she was unable to enroll at 杏吧原创G and as the years went by, she began to feel she was too old for school in her mid-30s and thus was reluctant to try again.
“Fear played a big part in keeping me from enrolling,” she said.
Finally in 2010, she got her courage up and she took a leap and enrolled in for the spring semester.
Bebo had previously attempted to study nursing as a reaction to the birth of her fifth child, who was born with a heart defect. In time, however, she realized she was not cut out for nursing, and this time around, decided she’d pursue studies in pre-elementary education.
“I always wanted to help children,” she says, adding that she has worked as a substitute teacher and done volunteer work in schools.
By the Fall of 2011, she was working on bringing up her skills through TRiO, a federally funded student support program that helps many of 杏吧原创-Gallup’s succeed at college. Bebo worried about her grades, but by semester’s end, found to her delight that she had passed her classes. This semester, she is feeling a bit more encouraged that she can and will do well.
The struggles that Bebo relates are not unique; many 杏吧原创G students have had similar experiences. She has had to contend with domestic violence and alcoholism, as well as overcoming a difficult home life as an adopted child. Although she got through high school successfully, she made some choices she now regrets, including partying and choosing the wrong partners. But it was writing about that life that helped win her the scholarship that now will boost her effort to be a successful student and eventually, a self-supporting citizen.
“What I wrote was meant to help other women going through domestic violence and difficult life situations, and overcoming,” she says.
These days, she is enlisting her eldest child to help look after the young ones while she is studying and going to class. The Pell Grant helps pay tuition and some living expenses, but she is aware that she must maintain her grades at a 2.0 to hold onto the grant and her dreams.
“I would like for other women to know that 杏吧原创G is here for the taking, but you have to put in the work,” Bebo says. She also adds, for those now caught up in the spiral of domestic violence and alcoholism, “The choices we make are important. You put yourself in your own situations. Being here has helped me keep my life going in a good direction, even though I did what so many young people are doing now. I didn’t know how make the most of my opportunities. But in time, I knew I wanted something better for me and my children. I want to do better for them.”
Mardi Gras Party Planned for Feb. 24
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 17, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup is planning a Mardi Gras part on Friday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. in Gurley Hall Commons.
There will be music, refreshments, and mask-making for children. Student clubs will also be hosting tables with games.
The public is invited.
LOBO Trax Training Mandatory
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 20, 2012
University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup academic advisors are scheduling trainings for students to use LOBO Trax degree audit, an advisement tool developed for all 杏吧原创 students that has been in use since February 2010. LOBO Trax checks students’ credits as they progress toward graduation, and is accessible by students via their Loboweb accounts.
The academic advisors have scheduled training sessions on LOBO Trax on Wednesday evenings and on Thursdays. Advisement holds will be placed on students’ registration to make it mandatory for 杏吧原创-Gallup students to learn this process.
Students are required to sign up for the training sessions beginning Feb. 22 through April 27 by calling the Academic Advisement Department at 505.863.7706. Students who have already learned LOBO Trax should contact the department as well.
LOBO Trax produces a report when the student has listed a program or major. When students do not have a declared major, and are reported as unclassified or non-degree, then LOBO Trax will not produce a report.
“The report is a self-guidance tool that, when used correctly, will help them complete their degree objective at 杏吧原创 and 杏吧原创-Gallup,” said Paula Sayers, advisor. By using this audit, students will not have to ask what courses they should take next because the report will present the information to the student, Sayers added.
Johnson Scholarships Awarded for Spring
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 27, 2012
GALLUP -- Awards from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation have been made to Business Technology students enrolled in the certificate or associate’s degree program at 杏吧原创-Gallup for the spring semester. The awards, totaling $10,000 for the semester, are given in support of the Rural Entrepreneur Institute of 杏吧原创G.
The awardees are Jonathan Arthur, Marshall Arviso, Fenessa Dayish, Magdalena Garcia, Genevieve Lee, Tiffany Toledo, Neil Montano and Kyle Notah.
JSF, of West Palm Beach, has been a supporter of the REI at 杏吧原创-Gallup since 2009. The foundation requires that the $20,000 award be split in half between fall and spring semesters. A selection committee chooses the recipients from a field of applicants.
The funds will be used for tuition, books, school supplies, transportation and other needs. The awardees must maintain a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible for the scholarship.
“The Johnson Scholarship Foundation requires that students be committed and dedicated to business professions or careers, with the long-term goal of being business owners,” said Al Henderson, 杏吧原创-Gallup lecturer in Business Technology and coordinator of the Rural Entrepreneur Institute, adding that 杏吧原创-Gallup is required to track the students during the course of their study and after they graduate.
Students interested in the scholarship for the fall semester may contact Henderson at 863-7634, or ahenderson@gallup.unm.edu.
21 Inducted Into Honor Society
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 27, 2012
Twenty-one students of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup were inducted into the Beta Tau Psi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Friday, Feb. 24, in the Student Services and Technology Center.
Advisor Dougherty Tsalabutie welcomed the members and their families. The prospective members processed into the large smart classroom and sat at the front of the room while their names were announced and while each went up individually to sign the book noting their official induction. Executive Director Sylvia Andrew and Director of Student Services Zeke Garcia congratulated the students on their membership in the honor society. The students and their families were honored with a reception following the ceremony.
Tsalabutie says that the group will meet soon to decide what sort of events they will sponsor on the campus.
The inductees were: Jonathan Arthur, Sharon Brown, Britney Coonsis, Brian Curley, Gabriel Davis, Arlinda Fatty, El-Dino Henio, Adam Lee, Mercedes Lopez, Michael Madrid, Natalia Pete, Adrian Pioche, Tiffany Shetima, Judith Slade, Thomarita Stewart and Ardell Watchman.
Officers are Tracylyn Yellowhair, president; Marcus Yazzie, vice president; Tabitha Halloc, treasurer; Winterdawn Billie, secretary; and Lacee Romero, public relations secretary.
January 2012
- January 5 - Still Time to Register for Spring Semester
- January 9 - Spring 2012 Community Education Schedule Released
- January 9 - Radio TV Performance Course Offered
- January 9 - Attention, Students
- January 11 - Gallery Manager's Work On View at Ingham Chapman
- January 13 - Zuni Program Manager Hired
- January 20 - Auto Tech Student Achieves Master Auto Tech
- January 25 - Olympian Billy Mills Visits 杏吧原创G
Still Time to Register for Spring Semester
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: January 5, 2012
GALLUP – The spring semester at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup starts January 17, but there is still time to register for classes, according to Zeke Garcia, director of Student Services.
New students must be admitted to the college prior to registering. Prospective students should plan to visit the Admissions Department in the new Student Services and Technology Center Building to be admitted to the college. Financial aid may still be obtained, but payments will not be made to students registering at this late date until well into the spring semester.
For more information, contact the Student Services Department at 505.863.7524.
Spring-2012-Community-Education-Schedule-Released
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Community Education schedule of non-credit classes has been announced for Spring 2012.
The schedule is as follows:
Traditional English Grammar – What you wanted to know but didn’t ask. Topics include: Why is English like that? Phrases and clauses. Nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Exceptions and irregulars. When is a verb not a verb? The art of making pictures from sentences.
Wednesdays, Jan. 25-April 25. No class on March 14. 6-8 p.m. Lions Hall 103. Fee: $65. Michael J. “Mike” Volz, instructor.
Basic Conversational Chinese. Learn Mandarin, and you will be able to communicate with nearly 20 percent of the world’s population – 1.1 billion people. In this conversational Chinese class, students will learn to speak basic conversational Chinese Mandarin including tones, basic vocabulary, basic sentence structure, greetings, getting around, eating and drinking, entertainment and shopping.
Mondays, Feb. 6-Feb. 27, 6:40-7:20 p.m, Lions Hall 100. No fee. Dr. Yi-Wen Huang, instructor.
Intermediate Computer Class. Do your friends and relatives consider you ancient history because computers just don’t like you? Join us for peaceful exploration of computers at your own pace. Topics include: computer vocabulary, operation of programs, using e-mail, internet aid for on-line research and creating your own documents.
Mondays, Feb. 6-March 26, 6-8 p.m., Lions Hall Computer Lab 114. Fee: $50. Bud Tack, instructor. Enrollment limited to 15 students.
Introduction to Basic Microsoft® Office Suite (2010): Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint. Looking to enhance your skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (2010): Word Access, Excel and PowerPoint? This course will introduce students, working professionals and job seekers to beginner-level and some intermediate hands-on training in the Microsoft® Office Suite (2010) software application.
What you will learn:
- Introduction to practical application usage
- Creating, saving, modifying and printing any 2010 Office file
- How to use keyboard shortcuts and commands
- How to make basic presentations in PowerPoint by adding pictures, music and sound, and different introduction slide techniques
- How to add tables from existing Word documents to Excel, plus how to use formalas to automatically calculate various scenarios, and how to use Excel to enhance projects by adding pie, bar and graph charts
- Using Access to formulate a database by using the Wizard templates, including keeping track and generating reports based on general search criteria
- How to create a customer and inventory database log
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 7 to March 29, 6-8 p.m., Lions Hall Computer Lab. Fee: $75. Bud Tack, instructor. Enrollment limited to 15 students.
Glass and Seed Beading. This class will teach you how to make earrings, key chains and necklaces. You will also learn how to make a Native-style yarn hair tie. Bring any small, empty, clean jar or vase for your own personal candle. Supply list given at registration.
Tuesdays, Feb. 7-Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Marie Platero, instructor.
Tuesdays, Feb. 7-Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Marie Platero, instructor.
Holiday Gift Basket and Bow Making. Learn how to put beautiful gift baskets together for all occasions and how to top them off with big, beautiful bows. Supply list available at registration.
Mondays, March 5 & 12, 6-8 p.m, Lions Hall 103. Fee: $25. Ara Green, instructor.
Scrapbooking. It’s time to put all your memories into your own personalized album. Bring your special pictures and other memorable items to create pages of your history with all your special moments. Please bring your pictures and feel free to bring personal acid-free albums or other supplies. Paper albums will be provided along with acid-free pens, stickers and cutouts.
Tuesdays, Feb. 7-Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., Roosevelt Elementary School Room 12, 400 E. Logan, Gallup. Fee: $35. Esther Sanchez, instructor.
Where Is the Picture? This course is geared toward general photography techniques, information and understanding your pictures. Students should bring hard copy images of their pictures, as well as writable C’s and notebooks. Week 1: Course overview, including process of a picture, discussion of various formats, composition and editing.
Week 2: History of photography, including rules and ethics, and types of photography: portraits, weddings, lands capes, pets and animals, flowers and others.
Week 3: Lighting and composing
Week 4: Lenses and composing
Week 5: Editing your picture.
Week 6: Editing continued.
Week 7: Reading from Bernstein’s Books – Portraits
Week 8: Critiquing your pictures for display, including proper matting and backing.
Tuesdays, April 3-May 22, 6-8 p.m., Lions Hall Computer Lab. Fee: $50. Mark Goldstein, instructor.
Cutting Cabs from Rough for Jewelry. Become acquainted with the tools of lapidary.
Learn about the following:
- Types of rough rock (life after turquoise)
- Design using templates to freeform
- Which shapes and sizes are best suited to various types of jewelry
- Cut and police like the pros
Stones supplied. Mondays, March 19-May 7, 6-8 p.m., Lions Hall 103. Fee: $50. Mark Goldstein, instructor.
Candle Making. Make and decorate scented candles for mood improvement. Bring any small, empty, clear jar or vase to hold your candle. Supply fee $15, due first day of class.
For more information on any of the above courses or to register, please contact 505.863.7738 for Denise Silva or 505.863.7743 for Louise Lopez.
Thursdays, March 22-April 19, 6-7:30 p.m., Lions Hall 103. Fee: $35. Nancy Bruker, instructor.
Radio TV Performance Course Offered
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FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2012
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup and KGLP 92.7 FM, Gallup Public Radio, have partnered for a spring semester course in Radio TV Performance, a 3-credit course set for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-4:30 p.m., with individual labs by appointment.
“We are often called to address friends or groups using audio gear, or to get in front of a camera for everything from social networking, demos for job applications, or even auditions and media performances for YouTube, education or even film,” writes Rachel Kaub, station manager and the instructor of the course. “Techniques in this class will focus on vocal performance, body language, being present for the camera, blocking, scripts and improvisation.” Kaub said there may be discussion of the overlap between traditional radio and television broadcast technologies and media such as online streaming, mobile devices and social networks.
Grading will be based on a combination of participation in class exercises, lab practice and individual and /o0r group projects, such as demo tapes or presentations.
For more information, call 505.863.7626 or email manager@kglp.org. To register, call 505.863.7524 for information on how to do so.
Attention Students
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FOR RELEASE: January 9, 2012
Announcement from 杏吧原创G Advisement
- Spring 2012 classes begin on January 17th! There is still time to register if you have not done so already; please see your advisor today, and make sure you bring a printed copy of your LoboTrax degree audit (found in LoboWeb under the “records” section of your student tab), and have your proposed schedule of classes that you would like to register for. Advisement begins daily at 8:30a.m. and ends at 6:00p.m., with the last sign-in at 5:40p.m. Classes are filling up, so don’t delay enrolling!
- JANUARY 6th, 2012, was financial disenrollment. If you did not have aid in place and you did not set up a payment plan you were DROPPED from your courses. Students must make satisfactory academic progress and follow-up on their financial aid status; you can check your progress and status by logging into My 杏吧原创, clicking on LoboWeb, and accessing your Financial Aid tab. Click on the “overall status of your financial aid” link to see if you have unsatisfied requirements.
- Remember to check your schedule before classes begin for any course cancellations or changes, and to find out the correct room for your class; classes may be cancelled through the first week of the semester, and room assignments are subject to change at any time. You also need to check your 杏吧原创 email regularly for updates from registration, advisement, financial aid, and faculty. If you don’t like the 杏吧原创 webmail system you can change your preferred email address by signing into the 杏吧原创 portal, My 杏吧原创, and clicking the “Manage My Information” link; this will forward all 杏吧原创 messages to another email address.
- All students are required to have a parking permit each semester. If you do not have a permit you will receive a parking ticket. Parking permits are issued by the Campus Police, located in Gurley Hall 1123 (next to the old Financial Aid office); you must have a valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and insurance, and your class schedule. Permits must be renewed every semester, so if you had one from Fall you will need to get a new one for Spring.
We look forward to serving you this semester!
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Gallery Manager's Work On View at Ingham Chapman
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FOR RELEASE: January 11, 2012
GALLUP-- The work of Alex Kraft, interim manager of 杏吧原创-Gallup’s Ingham Chapman Gallery and visiting assistant professor of fine arts – ceramics, will be on view Jan. 17 through Feb. 16 at the gallery. A reception for the artist will be held on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the gallery.
Kraft was an artist in residence in Roswell from 2008-09 where she taught art in the Arts Connect! Program for local public schools and taught community clay classes at the Roswell Museum and Art Center.
A native of Tucson, Kraft has an MFA from the University of Montana, and an undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University.
She has also been an artist in residence at the following institutions: Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Mt., Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn., Clay Studio of Missoula, Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Newcastle, Maine, and Red Lodge Clay Studio, Montana. She has also shown in her work in numerous juried shows and given lectures and workshops nationwide.
Kraft, who teaches ceramics and drawing, employs “layered oxidation glaze firings from mid-range temperatures through non-fired surfaces,” according to her artist’s statement. “I have developed a brightly colored, multi-surfaced glaze palette that unifies the formal qualities of my work with its content. Concepts relating to the internal are also evident in my two-dimensional and mixed media works.
“I am interested in using the viscera and bodily systems as a departure point for imagined life forms and their environments,” she also writes.
For more information about the gallery or the ceramics program at 杏吧原创G, contact Kraft at 863-7562.
Zuni Program Manager Hired
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FOR RELEASE: January 13, 2012
GALLUP-- Bruce Klewer has joined the staff of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup as the manager of the South Campus at Zuni.
Klewer was formerly the business manager for the Boyce Thompson Arboretum of the University of Arizona. In addition to his most recent employment, he was vice president for administrative services for Northland Pioneer Community College in Holbrook, Ariz., and dean for administrative services for Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Wash.
He has an MBA from Western International University in Phoenix and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business and a Bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of Arizona.
“He brings a wealth of experience in administration, financial management, strategic planning and support services for students that will be of great benefit to our South Campus at Zuni,” said Sylvia Andrew, executive director.
“I look forward to making a significant contribution to the South Campus,” Klewer said. “It’s an exciting challenge.”
Klewer started his new position on Jan. 11, working at the Gallup campus to familiarize himself with policies and procedures. He is scheduled to start at the South Campus on Jan. 17.
Auto Tech Student Achieves Master Auto Tech
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FOR RELEASE: January 20, 2012
Davlucas Jose, a fall graduate of the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s Auto Tech program, has achieved the status of Master Automobile Technician, awarded by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
Jose, of Crownpoint, attained the designation after testing for and being awarded certification in eight categories of achievement: engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspensions and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning and engine performance.
Jose said it is common for those testing for the technician certification to take four tests one day and four another. He took and passed five tests one day, and three on a following day – an almost unheard of feat, according to his Auto Tech instructor, Jeff Davis.
“These are very hard tests,” Davis said.
Davis, who is also an ASE Master Automobile Technician, said that there are only about 90,000 master technicians in the United States, and in this area, only a handful.
Jose, who received an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology, is continuing with his education at the Gallup branch, studying for a Bachelor’s degree in organizational learning and instructional technology at 杏吧原创’s Bachelor and Graduate Program.
Olympian Billy Mills Visits 杏吧原创G
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FOR RELEASE: January 25, 2012
Olympian Billy Mills on January 24 gave a motivational talk to students in the large smart classroom of the Student Services and Technology Center. Note the 16-panel screen in the background, which displays the presentation as it is being filmed. Mills, who is Oglala Sioux, was the second Native American to earn the gold in the Olympics. He competed in the 1964 Tokyo games, and was awarded his medal for his record-breaking feat in the 10,000-meter race.
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