Year: 2013
December 2013
- December 4 - Thanksgiving celebration at North Campus
- December 4 - Ms. Native 杏吧原创 Gallup Pageant 2013-2014
- December 18 - Wyatt Stiger winner of the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award
Thanksgiving celebration at North Campus
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: December 4, 2013
![Thanksgiving Celebration](/assets/img/thanksgiving-celebration.jpg)
There is something simple and meaningful about Thanksgiving that appeals to a deep need in the human heart. To share a good meal in good company in a spirit of gratitude and joy, nourishes the soul as well as the body. While most of us delight in the pleasures of roast Turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, we savor even more the ambiance of the day: gathering around a table laden with stories and laughter as well as food and drink..
Yet, for many of the Adult Education students at 杏吧原创-G, the simple beauty of Thanksgiving is merely a fantasy in pre-Christmas advertising. There is little money for the traditional feast, a number of family and friends are scattered across the vastness of New 杏吧原创 and Arizona, or perhaps have been lost to tragic circumstances--killed by a drunk driver or an abusive spouse or suicide. Sometimes a gathering is held, but too much to drink ignites an already difficult and dysfunctional situation, so the celebration ends abruptly with hostility and anger.
Such are the tales our Adult Education staff hear daily, so creating a warm, welcoming, peaceful and delicious Thanksgiving at the North Campus has become an important tradition for us, providing our students an opportunity to nourish body and soul Our celebration includes giving students and staff the opportunity to reflect on our time together and express the hearfelt gratitude we share for our relationship.
Our North Campus tradition not only includes the much anticipated meal of turkey with all of the fixins, but we arrange one of our classrooms as a dining room, complete with table clothes and centerpieces, and although we do use paper plates, napkins, and plastic utensils, we find these items in colors and designs appropriate to the season and set the tables with a warm elegance. Soft music plays in the background, and each table accomodates four to eight people.
This year the students received a formal invitation to our Thanksgiving Luncheon that was held on Tuesday, November 26. The invitation requested an RSVP and professional attire. Not only did the RSVP give us an idea of how many would be attending, but we wanted the students to learn about more formal events which require timely responses and certain styles of clothing.
The meal was generously sponsored by McGraw-Hill through their regional Assessment Consultant Gladys Recinos, who works closely with our program, and the local Cracker Barrel restaurant Assistant Manager, Jim Hutchinson.
Because many of our students are unable to afford a Thanksgiving feast in their homes, they eagerly asked if grandparents, children, and spouses could attend. We could not say no, and although our request for extra meals came at the last minute, Ms. Recinos and Mr. Hutchinson did not hesitate to include more food so that everyone could enjoy the meal.
Of course, there's more to a feast than the food, so with the assistance of our division--Community-based Education and Workforce Development-- we were given additional funding to purchase drinks and paper products. Louise Lopez from Community Education graciously arrived at Wal-Mart first thing Tuesday morning to help buy the juice and coffee, cups, plates and the like. Then a trip was made to Cracker Barrel. Mr. Hutchinson and staff loaded a pick-up with boxes and boxes of our well-packaged feast so we could transport it to North Campus.
After some last minute organizing details, a buffet was set up in the lobby: turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, carrots, corn muffins, biscuits, and pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies.
Students arrived dressed in their best clothes accompanied by grandmas and babies, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, and in-laws of all ages. The rich aromas filled our little school with the "classic" scent of Thanksgiving. Smiles and expressions of delight filled the building with joy as everyone admired the abundant feast and the lovely dining room. Students helped their families to the tables and invited their single classmates to come join them. Our staff stationed at the buffet, served the students who proudly introduced their teachers to their families. We were also pleased that our colleagues Lousie Lopez and Denise Silva, our Division Chair, LD Lovett, and Ms. Recinos could join us.
We shared our gratitude for our students' good work and dedication, and recognized the struggles they overcome to attend classes (we have a number of students who hitch hike 30-60miles to get here!) Then as everyone began eating, the room filled with laughter and stories and languages---English and Navajo, Chinese and Spanish intermingling, weaving around us all a tapestry of friendship.
Gently and gradually, as folks finished eating, they were invited into our computer lab where art supplies were laid out, so they could design and create stained glass-like designs on brown paper bags to be used as luminarias that our program will be contributing to the "Holiday in New 杏吧原创" event at the 杏吧原创-G main campus on December 12. All of this done with the creative guidance of our art teacher and ESL student, Vladimiro Pino, a wise teacher and talented artist from Peru.
As the day wound down, Ms. Recinos and LD lingered with students, listening to stories, appreciating the diverse ways the students came to our program and the interesting and varied ways they earn their livings.
Finally, it was time to clean up, and as we set to work, we were joined by a special older woman who had also been invited to the celebration. Miss Mary, as she is fondly known, mostly lives on the streets around North Campus and is an honory staff member. She sweeps the entry way, mops the floor, keeps the kitchen clean, and enjoys the companionship of our students and staff who often offer her lunch or a cup of coffee or a coat or a ride as she needs it.
杏吧原创-G North is a small campus tucked behind a vacant lot and an auto glass business. We are surrounded by a chain link fence, and the roar of trucks on I-40 and the rumble of trains form the sound track to our days. Yet this humble school, located in one of Gallup's poorest neighbors, has heart, inspires hope, and is home to some truly remarkable students for whom we are thankful indeed!
(Written by Laura Jijon, Director, ABE Program)
Ms. Native 杏吧原创 Gallup Pageant 2013-2014
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FOR RELEASE: December 4, 2013
![Ms. Native 杏吧原创 Gallup Pageant 2013-2014](/assets/img/miss-native-2013.jpg)
The 杏吧原创 Gallup Native American Student Association (NASA) celebrated the second annual Ms. Native 杏吧原创 Gallup Pageant hosted by Elroy Natachu Jr., Student President of NASA.
The contest had a duration of three days from November 19 – 21 where the judges had to evaluate the contestants’ skills in public speaking, cultural demonstration, and contemporaneous demonstration. The judges of the competition were Don Tolino, Garnelle Cly, Stella Rockbridge, Dr. Carolene Whitman and Marilu Joson.
Four 杏吧原创 Gallup students competed for the crown: Nicole Young, Amanda Martza, Quintasha Johnson and Nahomi Livingston. During the competition Nicole presented a personal line of Fashion Jewelry, demonstrated traditional Navajo clothing, and sang two traditional Prayer songs. Amanda provided a demonstration of Zuni Bread making and introduced an abbreviated “Zumba” fitness routine. Quintasha explained the origin and concept of the traditional Navajo Ceremonial Basket, a personal Family Tree to explain the Dineh Clan system and sang two Navajo Corn-grinding songs. Lastly, Nahomi demonstrated traditional Navajo Rug-Weaving techniques and also demonstrated Navajo bread making called “Nani-skad-eh” or Grilled tortilla.
The Event was sponsored by Aztec Floral, Pee-Wee’s kitchen, Flower Basket, Glenn’s Bakery, and Garnelle Cly Jewelry. Special guest speakers also included were: Ms. Cody Jansen - the 92nd Annual Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial Queen, and Ms. Onawa Lacy - Former “Miss Gathering of Nations 2008”. Also in attendance was 杏吧原创 Gallup’s own Navajo Language Professor, Mr. Joe Kee, who was instrumental as a co-translator to install subtitle and verbal pronunciation of the “Dineh Language” for the recently released film “Star Wars” which is currently on a national viewing tour in the US.
After the final speeches, the results of the competition were:
Second Runner up - Quintasha Johnson.
First Runner-up - Amanda Martza
And finally the “Winner” and the designated Miss Congeniality of the competition was Ms. Nicole Young- 2013-2014 Miss Native 杏吧原创 Gallup
This event was very demanding and was exciting for all students to witness. Congratulations to All of the Contestants and the staff of the NASA student group for a job well done!
(Written by Carmen Wellborn, Sr. Web Designer and Nick Brokeshoulder, Education Specialist)
Wyatt Stiger winner of the Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award
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FOR RELEASE: December 18, 2013
![Wyatt Stiger](/assets/img/wyatt-stiger.jpg)
The Office of the 杏吧原创 President and the Staff Council have announced the winners of the 2013 Gerald W. May Outstanding Staff Award. 杏吧原创-Gallup is very proud to announce that Wyatt Stiger Senior Academic Advisor of Student Services has been selected as one of the recipients of this prestigious staff award. This award, presented by the Rewards and Recognition Committee of Staff Council, was initiated by former 杏吧原创 President Gerald May to “recognize outstanding staff members who have made significant contributions to the university”.
November 2013
Dec. 2: Free HIV Testing, Art, Music, Food for World Aids Day at 杏吧原创-Gallup
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FOR RELEASE: November 13, 2013
GALLUP, NM—Free HIV testing, health resource information, art, music, food and fun will be provided at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup’s World Aids Day 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013. All events take place in the 杏吧原创-Gallup Student Services and Technology Center, Room 200.
“It is a tremendous honor to be involved with this event that raises the awareness of HIV/AIDS in the Gallup and surrounding area,” said Jordon Johnson, committee member for World AIDS Day and coordinator for McKinley Community Place Matters, an event sponsor. “Where we live impacts our lives,” Johnson said. “With creating spaces such as this on campus and raising the visibility about HIV/AIDS in the surrounding area, it intervenes on the stigma and discrimination that still may exist.”
Anyone attending the Dec. 2 杏吧原创-Gallup World AIDS Day can get tested for HIV with confidential results in about ten minutes, Johnson said. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. While advances have been made in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, it is still considered a very deadly disease. There has been tremendous amount of work done by the Navajo Nation, yet there are high rates of HIV that is important to address. Prevention and early detection are still the best ways to deal with the disease, Johnson said.
Several short presentations will be offered throughout the event. One presentation features a group of 杏吧原创-Gallup students who have created a resource center for young LGBTQ community members.
World Aids Day participants and sponsors include McKinley Community Place Matters, 杏吧原创 Gallup, 杏吧原创 Gallup LGBTQ* Allies, 杏吧原创 LGBTQ Resource Center, Department of Health, PFLAG Gallup, local artists and many others.
For more information, contact Jordon Johnson at (505) 503-5183, or by e-mail at jordon.johnson@yahoo.com.
October 2013
- October 4 - Regional Knowledge Ecosystems and Economic Development
- October 15 - The rock slab display inside Calvin Hall
- October 17 - 杏吧原创-Gallup North campus Fall Festival!
- October 30 - TRiO - Winter Clothing Charity Drive
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: October 4, 2013
Please join us for the first in a series of University lectures presented by 杏吧原创-Gallup
Dr. Kenneth Stokes will speak on
“Regional Knowledge Ecosystems and Economic Development”
Wednesday October 9, 2013
7:00 PM
杏吧原创-Gallup Campus
Student Services & Technology Center
Room 200
Dr. Kenneth Michael Stokes is currently the Chief International Affairs Officer and Executive Director for the Institute for International Innovation Management in Washington, D.C. Dr. Stokes has also held positions as:
- Senior Adviser for Global Business Development to the Asia-Pacific CEO Association
- Adviser/Agent to Vicente Fox, former President of 杏吧原创
- Consultant, “Czech Innovation Investment Fund Planning Committee
- Adviser to Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Academy of Sciences, & Ministry of Education, Republic Moldova
Dr. Stokes received his PhD (Social and Political Thought/International Political Economy), M.A. (Economics) and B.A. (Economics) from York University in Toronto.
Dr. Stokes is well-known for his work in International Relations, particularly his work with “Voices of the Global South” and his extensive research on global climate change.
The rock slab display inside Calvin Hall
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FOR RELEASE: October 15, 2013
![The rock slab on display](/assets/img/rock-slab-wall-display.jpg)
The rock slab on display comes from a quarry in the state of Espírito Santo, on the east coast of Brazil. It is an example of a metamorphic rock – a rock that has been altered in mineralogy and texture by elevated temperatures and pressures within the Earth. In particular, this rock is referred to as a gneiss (pronounced ‘nice’), characterized by segregation of the minerals into light and dark bands. There are several types of gneisses, this one being a migmatite, a gneiss in which temperatures were high enough to melt parts of the rock.
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The rock slab on display comes from a quarry in the state of Espírito Santo, on the east coast of Brazil. It is an example of a metamorphic rock – a rock that has been altered in mineralogy and texture by elevated temperatures and pressures within the Earth. In particular, this rock is referred to as a gneiss (pronounced ‘nice’), characterized by segregation of the minerals into light and dark bands. There are several types of gneisses, this one being a migmatite, a gneiss in which temperatures were high enough to melt parts of the rock.
'杏吧原创-Gallup North campus Fall Festival!
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FOR RELEASE: October 17, 2013
![Two 杏吧原创-G Nursing Instructors](/assets/img/laura-jijon-fall.jpg)
On Saturday, October 12, the Adult Education Staff at 杏吧原创-G North Campus hosted the first Annual Fall Festival. The event was designed to celebrate the collaboration between the Adult Education Program and a variety of community organizations and the ways they work together to assist students or simply strengthen a sense of neighborhood at the campus which is located on the corner of 7th and Maloney. ABE staff estimate that over 500 people visited the Festival throughout the day! The attached pictures attest to the good time had by all.
Gallup Service Mart, which offers sewing classes at North Campus, invited a number of local women who create lovely handmade items including quilts, scarves, aprons, bags, and much more to sell their beautiful creations! 4th World Movement, whose members teach art at 杏吧原创-G North and South Adult Education Centers and in the 杏吧原创-G classroom at the Adult Detention Center on Boardman, provided children's activities at their Story Garden. Gallup Pride, which holds meetings and events at North Campus, had a very popular food booth selling some of the best Navajo Tacos in Gallup. Youth Conservation Corps, which coordinates a gardening project at North Campus with Washington Elementary School, also provided music. In addition Gallup Farmers Market, Gallup Food Pantry, and the Boys and Girls Club offered fresh produce from their gardens. Speaking of home grown, the ever-creative Barbara Babcock, former advisor at 杏吧原创-G, had a small booth selling AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS butters, dips, and soups from recipes she has developed using garlic from her garden in Blue Water! And what would a fall festival be without hay bales--donated by Navajo Feed--and gigantic pumpkins--donated by NAPI.
Attracted by the delicious aromas of fry bread and chili, the sounds of harp music and children's laughter, and the bright colors of ribbons billowing from the trees or quilts unfolded between admiring women, our neighbors stopped by on their way to Wal-Mart or coming back from the flea market. Grandmothers sat at tables draped with autumn adorned cloths as they sipped coffee and ate cupcakes under the shade of the elegant tree in front of the building. Children ran excitedly to parents or aunties or uncles to proudly show off the autumn decorations they made at the crafts booth. Little boys tossed a football around in the gravel on the west side of the building. Groups of all sizes and ages posed happily at the "photo booth" constructed from bales of hay, pumpkins, and scarecrows on the east side of the building. Adult Education students met friends, bought and sold crafts, and delighted in an innocent, light hearted autumn afternoon.
In addition to celebrating collaboration with community groups and savoring the season, the Adult Education Program hosted this event to open their doors to the North side neighborhood, offering children an enticing glimpse at 杏吧原创-G, and to offer a friendly gathering that does not require alcohol or drugs to be fun and entertaining.
Special thanks go to Rulon Ashcroft and his Physical Plant Staff (Tommy Alatorre and Larry Tyler) for assisting with preparation and clean-up for the event. Adult Education Staff Laura Jijon, Dina Dominguez, Loretta Yazzie, Barbra Telynor, and Dawn Martinez should be commended for the wonderful work they've done, not only to organize this successful event, but to reach out to our community and show that 杏吧原创-G is a good neighbor.
If you did not have the opportunity to attend this year's Fall Festival, please plan to attend next year. The Adult Education Staff at North Campus wants to make this an annual event and keep an eye out for their Spring Fling!
(Written by Laura Jijon, Director, ABE Program and LD Lovett, Division Chair)
TRiO - Winter Clothing Charity Drive
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: October 30, 2012
It’s getting cold outside... and there are people in our community who are in desperate need of warm winter clothing. In the spirit of the holidays, TRiO/Student Support Services is collecting new or gently used coats or blankets for adults and children.
Drop Your Donations Off At: · TRiO/SSS (Gurley Hall Basement) · The Information Desk (Gurley Hall) · Veteran’s Center (SSTC) · Lobo Den
Accepting Donations thru November 22, 2013
September 2013
Artist Lecture
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: September 17, 2012
Please join 杏吧原创-Gallup Associate Professor John Zimmerman as he presents an artist’s lecture on his current exhibit at the Ingham Chapman Gallery on the 杏吧原创-Gallup campus. The lecture will be Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 PM in the Calvin Hall Auditorium and will be followed by a reception with light refreshments in the Gallery from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. The events are open to the public and free of charge.
John served as an artist-in-residence in Helena Montana this summer through the Archie Bray Foundation. His current exhibit is the result of his summer work and focuses on “connecting the deep past to the present day.” John started with contemporary objects, gave them glazing and texture to represent different geologic strata, and created a contrast between the past and the present that describes an understanding of the history and connectedness of our universe. He used clay, which is a broken down remnant of the earth’s crust, in a variety of ways including coil building, slab building, wheel throwing and the use of molds. Clay was chosen due to its versatility and ability to allow construction of any texture or form.
The exhibit will be on display through the end of September. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
August 2013
- August 1 - 杏吧原创-Gallup Receives Grant from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation
- August 1 - Two 杏吧原创-G Nursing Instructors Named Certified Nurse Educators
- August 14 - Welding program preparing for the Skills USA
- August 14 - Ceremonial Queen
杏吧原创-Gallup Receives Grant from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation
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FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2013
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Campus has been awarded a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Johnson Scholarship Foundation for entrepreneurship scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year. This is the third consecutive year in which this grant has been awarded to 杏吧原创-Gallup. Funds are available to qualified Native American students with a grade point average of at least 2.0 who are pursuing certificates or degrees in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, or management related fields of study.
Individual scholarships may be awarded up to a maximum of $2,500.00 per year for full-time students maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0-3.4. Individual scholarships may be awarded up to a maximum of $4,000.00 per year for full-time students maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above who have completed 12 semester credits in the preceding academic term. Awards will be prorated for students with a part-time status.
For information on the Johnson Scholarship Foundation scholarships, please contact Al Henderson at (505) 863-7634 or <alhender@unm.edu>. For information on other scholarship opportunities at 杏吧原创-Gallup please visit the scholarship office or refer to the website at
Two 杏吧原创-G Nursing Instructors Named Certified Nurse Educators
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: August 1, 2013
![Two 杏吧原创-G Nursing Instructors](/assets/img/two-unm-g-nursing.jpg)
Marjorie Campbell and June Eastridge
The 杏吧原创-Gallup Nursing Program is pleased to announce that Marjorie Campbell, Nursing Program Director, and June Eastridge, Associate Professor, have earned the designation of Certified Nurse Educators (CNE) after meeting strict eligibility criteria and successfully completing a rigorous certification examination developed and administered by the National League for Nursing.
“The NLN’s Academic Nurse Educator Certification program has conferred new visibility and stature upon the academic nursing community that is long overdue,” said Dr. Beverly Malone, CEO of the NLN. “Through the certification, we have made clear to the ranks of higher education that the role of nurse educator is an advanced professional practice discipline with a defined practice setting and demonstrable standards of excellence.” In years to come, she added, it is hoped that certified nurse educators will command higher salaries and be first in line for promotions and tenure.
The newly certified nurse educators reflect the spectrum of their academic colleagues in the United States: As of August, 2012, there were 3,415 certified nursing educators in the continental United States. Many academic nursing programs in colleges and university settings have recognized the importance of the certification and encourage all eligible nursing faculty to become certified.
With nearly half (42.8%) of nursing faculty projected to retire within the next decade and nearly three-quarters (69.7%) within 15 years, replacing them is of grave concern to nursing and nursing education.
For questions regarding this article, please contact Marilee Petranovich at (505) 863-7770 or mpetrano@unm.eduWelding program preparing for the Skills USA
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: August 14, 2013
![Welding program preparing for the Skills USA](/assets/img/welding-program.jpg)
During the Fall Semester 2013, the 杏吧原创 Gallup Welding Program will be preparing students to participate in the Skills USA competition. The Skills USA is a nationally accredited organization that promotes leadership and team work to students in college who are studying technical careers. The 2014 Skills USA individual and team competitions will be in March. National companies will be present looking for the most qualified students to be recruited.
For more information, contact Joe Sanchez at 505-863-7510 or jet04s@unm.edu
Ceremonial Queen
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FOR RELEASE: August 13, 2013
![Cody Jansen](/assets/img/ceremonial-queen.jpg)
杏吧原创-Gallup is pleased to announce that one of our students was named as the 92nd Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen. Cody Jansen was selected from a group of 7 candidates and was crowned as the Ceremonial Queen at Red Rock State Park during the final night of Ceremonial festivities. Cody, also named “Miss Photogenic,” showcased both a modern talent and a traditional talent by showing clothing she hand-made and playing a song on the Native American flute.
As winner of the Ceremonial Queen contest, Cody will be the beneficiary of the Little Caesars “Future Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship.” This scholarship was donated to 杏吧原创-Gallup by Little Caesars to honor the 2013 Ceremonial Queen. Mark DeWit, Director of Operations for the parent company Pepperoni Brothers, LLC said “We would like to fully fund the $2,000 this year to make this opportunity a reality for the deserving recipient.” The generous donation of Little Caesars was presented to 杏吧原创-Gallup by Lillian Worthen on behalf of the Ceremonial Queen competition planning committee. Congratulations to Cody and many thanks to Little Caesars!
July 2013
Information Technology Improvements and Upgrades
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: July 13, 2013
Beginning July 16th, 杏吧原创-Gallup will be replacing 282 older computers in a campus-wide project that will take several weeks. IT staff from 杏吧原创-Gallup and student workers from 杏吧原创-ABQ IT department will be on our campus imaging and installing new computers and joining them to the new 杏吧原创-A Active Directory (AD) system. The project consists of two phases that will result in all faculty, some staff members and computer labs with older computers receiving new computers and it will provide improvements in functionality, security and performance.
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
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
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
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: July 25, 2012
![From left, College Store manager Rose Adakai, and staff Lin Comer, Jack Askin and Angie Hood.](/assets/img/bookstoreprofit.jpg)
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 2013
- June 3 - Dyer Named Executive Director of 杏吧原创 Gallup
- June 4 - 杏吧原创-Gallup goes to Hollywood!
- June 19 - TRIO Program Exceeds Predicted Attainment Rates
- June 19 - 杏吧原创-Gallup Students and Faculty Contribute to Red Mesa Review
- June 28 - The rock wall display
Dyer Named Executive Director of 杏吧原创 Gallup
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: June 3, 2013
University of New 杏吧原创 President Robert Frank announced the appointment of Christopher Dyer as executive director of 杏吧原创 Gallup. He assumes the position effective July 1.
Dyer currently serves as dean of academic affairs and is a tenured professor of anthropology at Missouri State University - West Plains. He received both his master's and Ph.D. in anthropology from Arizona State University. He is a native of the southwest and a veteran of cross-cultural programming, assessment and economic development. His field research and community service includes work with Native Americans in Alaska and with Hispanics in North Carolina and Texas.
He has made significant accomplishments at MSU - West Plains, including promoting an emporium math program, which resulted in an increase in introductory math course completions from 34 percent to 67 percent in the first year of the program.
Dyer has more than 10 years of experience as an academic administrator and dean, having served at Our Lady of the Lake University, Mount Olive College and the School for Field Studies.
杏吧原创-Gallup goes to Hollywood!
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: June 4, 2013
Two instructors from the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup campus have found a unique way of bringing their own special brand of Native American culture to the Hollywood scene. Joe Kee and Jennifer Wheeler, Assistant Professors, are working in conjunction with the Navajo Nation Museum, Navajo Parks and Recreation and Lucasfilm, Ltd to dub the classic space film “Star Wars” into the Navajo language. Kee and Wheeler are two of five production assistants who have translated the script of the movie into Navajo. Of the five translators, Kee and Wheeler are the only two who are not only fluent speakers, but can also write and read Navajo.
The partnering entities are planning on dubbing the movie into the Navajo language using a group of Navajo-speaking members of the tribe as voice-over actors. Auditions were held and actors have been chosen for the roles of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Grand Moff Tarkinwill.
Kee and Wheeler recently returned from Burbank, California where they recorded the translated script which will then be used as a tool for those actors who may not be able to read Navajo. Actors will listen to the recordings to assist them in memorizing their lines. The actors will then dub their voices into the original movie. The next production step will be to sync the lip movements with the Navajo words which will be challenging for the dubbing director. To ensure that the adaptation is done well, the director will collaborate closely with a team of Navajo linguists.
The Navajo Nation plans on showing the Navajo “Star Wars” to area school children to promote interest in learning their native language. Part of the inspiration for the translation is to encourage excitement about learning the Navajo language in an attempt to keep the language alive across generations.
The premiere of the Navajo version of “Star Wars” will be at the Fourth of July Celebration and PRCA ProRodeo in Window, Rock. Both Joe Kee and Jennifer Wheeler will be in attendance to celebrate their contribution towards sharing and preserving the Navajo language and culture.
TRIO Program Exceeds Predicted Attainment Rates
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: June 19, 2013
Under the leadership of Program Manager, Jayme McMahon, the 杏吧原创-Gallup TRIO Student Support Services Program exceeded rates of attainment, as predicted and approved by the US Department of Education, in almost every measurable area for the 2011-2012 academic year. TRIO is a grant-funded program which provides personalized academic support services to qualified participants. Currently, the TRIO program is working at full capacity as it serves 160 students, with a waiting list of 1.5 years. Progress towards expected attainment rates is reviewed on an annual basis. Based on the most recent assessment of the 2011-2012 academic year the 杏吧原创-Gallup TRIO program exceeded approved attainment rates in the following areas:
Category 杏吧原创-G Attained Rate
Good Academic Standing
Persistence
Graduation
Approved Rate
80.00%
65.00%
15.0%
杏吧原创-G Attained Rate
92.36%
82.50%
16.42%
Congratulations to Jayme and her staff and the excellent work they do in identifying the educational barriers that challenge the TRIO students and addressing those barriers in a professional manner. As demonstrated by the successful attainment rates, the support and encouragement given the TRIO students works!
杏吧原创-Gallup Students and Faculty Contribute to Red Mesa Review
The 2012 edition of the Red Mesa Review is now available and spotlights the talent of our 杏吧原创-Gallup students, as well as several faculty members. The Review is a literary journal that is open to all students who have attended any branch of the University of New 杏吧原创. This year’s edition has a striking celestial image on the cover which was designed by 杏吧原创-Gallup DDM Professor Chad Adelhart. This edition of the Red Mesa Review contains fiction by Emery McCabe, Candice Antonio, Lindsay Buffalohead, Rechelle Johnson, Henry Iris, Cindy Lee and Karla Mercando. Of special interest is a story by Ron Wood with a Navajo translation provided by Dr. Jennifer Wheeler.
The journal is available, free of charge, at the following locations:
- Lower floor of the 杏吧原创-Gallup Student Services Technology Center
- The 杏吧原创-Gallup Library
- The Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona
- The Octavia Fellin Library in downtown Gallup
- The Coffee House in downtown Gallup
The Red Mesa Review has won two awards from the Community College Humanities Association. The next deadline for Volume 18 will be January 30, 2014. For further information, please contact Dr. Gloria Dyc, Chair of the Editorial Board at (505) 863-7566
The rock wall display
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: June 28, 2013
![Rock Wall](/assets/img/rock-wall.jpg)
The rock wall display at the southwest entrance to Calvin Hall shows a cross-section of the eleven rock formations that occur between the center of the Zuni Mountains just southeast of Bluewater, and the Gallup area, with large representative samples of each rock type. The paint colors on the wall give an idea of how the different rock units are arranged underground. The oldest rock displayed is the Zuni Mountains Granite, which is approximately 1.4 billion years old. The youngest is the Crevasse Canyon Formation sandstone, about 86 million years old, which was deposited during the time dinosaurs lived in what is now New 杏吧原创. This formation underlies the 杏吧原创-Gallup campus, and contains many leaf fossils of plants that are now extinct. The rocks in between are younger than the granite, but older than the Crevasse Canyon, and formed predominantly from sediments deposited by rivers and sand dunes. The Zuni Mountains formed when compressional forces about 70-50 million years ago pushed up a large, elongated dome of rock, with the ancient granite at its core, tilting the overlying, younger sedimentary rock layers, as shown on the wall. This event created the hogback that marks the western side of the Zuni Mountains and runs through the eastern part of Gallup.
May 2013
杏吧原创-Gallup 2013 Graduation
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: May 3, 2013
杏吧原创-Gallup 2013 Graduation
When: May 15, 2013 2:00 p.m.
Where: Red Rock Park
TRiO Graduation Celebration!
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: May 3, 2013
Graduation Celebration honoring our
2012-2013 TRiO Graduates and TRiO Alumni
When: May 8, 2013 2:00 p.m.
Where: Gurley Hall
Light refreshments will be served
Practice TEAS Test
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
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
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
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
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
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.
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
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
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
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
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
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 2013
- April 17 - Gallup Branch Executive Director Finalists Named
- April 19 - 杏吧原创 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
- April 24 - Grand Opening! 杏吧原创-G Veterans Resource Center
Gallup Branch Executive Director Finalists Named
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 17, 2013
After an extensive nationwide search, University of New 杏吧原创 Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Chaouki Abdallah, on behalf of President Bob Frank, announced there will be three finalists for the 杏吧原创 Gallup Branch Executive Director position.
The candidates and their visits are as follows:- April 22-23, 2013 for Dr. Gaither Loewenstein. Dr. Loewenstein earned his PhD in Urban Affairs from the University of Delaware. He currently serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Long Beach City College. Dr. Loewenstein previously served as President of Modesto Junior College.
- April 25-26, 2013 for Dr. John Garmon. Dr. Garmon has been a teacher and administrator at colleges and universities in the U.S. for more than 30 years. He is a past president of Berkeley City College in California and served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at New 杏吧原创 State University in Carlsbad. He earned his Ph.D. at Ball State University in Indiana. He also served as Director of Community Services at New 杏吧原创 Junior College in Hobbs.
Dr. John Garmon Itinerary - April 29-30 for Dr. Christopher Dyer. Dr. Dyer earned his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Arizona State University. He has over 10 years of experience as an academic administrator and dean, having also served at Our Lady of the Lake University, Mount Olive College, and School for Field Studies. He currently serves as Dean of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer and Professor of Anthropology at Missouri State University-West Plains.
The three finalists will each speak at open forums where members of the faculty, staff, students, and Gallup community members will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
The community forums are scheduled as follows:
Dr. Gaither Loewenstein – Monday, April 22, 2013; 6:00 PM; Gurley Hall 1124
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 10:00 AM; 杏吧原创-Gallup Zuni Campus
Dr. John Garmon – Thursday, April 25, 2013; 6:30 PM; Gurley Hall 1124
Friday, April 26, 2013; 10:00 AM; 杏吧原创-Gallup Zuni Campus
Dr. Christopher Dyer- Monday, April 29, 2013; 6:00 PM; Gurley Hall 1124
Tuesday, April 30, 2013; 10:00 AM; 杏吧原创-Gallup Zuni Campus
杏吧原创 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 19, 2013
The University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup Campus is pleased to announce that Kenneth Roberts, Professor of Art, has been selected to receive one of three 2012-2013 Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards from the University of New 杏吧原创. With this award, Professor Roberts is honored and recognized for his valuable contributions as a classroom instructor and a leader within the university.
In his award letter to Professor Roberts, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chaouki Abdallah states “Students and colleagues provided strong evidence that you have made a significant positive impact on student learning. Your commitment to the enhancement of teaching and learning has led to direct student benefit. The pool of applicants was very strong this year; you were clearly an outstanding applicant within that pool.”
Professor Roberts has a Bachelor of Arts from Manchester Polytechnic UK, a Master’s of Art from Birmingham Polytechnic UK and a Master’s of Fine Arts from the University of New 杏吧原创. He has been an instructor at 杏吧原创-Gallup since 1993 and has had other teaching positions including Lecturer at Southport College of Art and Design UK, Visiting Lecturer at the University of South Dakota, Visiting Professor and guest lecturer at the Institute of American Indian Arts, and artist-in-residence and director of Stone Lithography and Plate Lithography workshops for Albuquerque Public Schools.
He has had numerous one-person and group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. His work is included in many collections including the University of Liverpool, and the private collections of Emmi Whitehorse and Dirk De Bruycker.
Professor Roberts will be honored as Outstanding Teacher of the Year in a ceremony on May 2, 2013 on the main 杏吧原创 campus in Albuquerque.
Grand Opening! 杏吧原创-G Veterans Resource Center
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: April 24, 2013
Event: Grand Opening! 杏吧原创-G Veterans Resource Center
When: May 1, 2013 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: SSTC 200
For more information:
Contact Student Services
Anthony Billy
(505) 863-7503
or
Wyatt Stiger, Advisement
(505) 863-7607
March 2013
- March 14 - Lobo Scholars honored
- March 15 - Reception for all alumni of the Anderson School
- March 15 - Disability Services Open House
- March 15 - Open House at 杏吧原创-Gallup
- March 15 - Scholar Awards in Gurley Hall
- March 19 - Veterans Resource Center visit
- March 27 - Communities that flourish retain local talent
- March 28 - Free Blood Typing
- March 29 - Free Mini Workshops
- March 29 - 杏吧原创 Transfer Day
Lobo Scholars honored
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 14, 2013
Event: Lobo Scholar honored.
Description: 400 area high school seniors who have a 2.5 GPA or higher will be recognized as Lobo Scholars.
When: March 19th - 06:00 P.M.
Where: Calvin Hall Auditorium
Reception for all alumni of the Anderson School
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 15, 2013
Event: Reception for all alumni of the Anderson School
Description: 杏吧原创-G, Bachelor and Graduate Programs, and Anderson School of Management are collaborating on a reception for all alumni of the Anderson School, 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M for the reception, and tours of the campus will be given from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Refreshments provided by the CCTE culinary arts students. All Anderson School of Management alumni are invited.
When: - March 20th - 05:30 P.M. - 07:00 P.M.
Where: SSTC Room 200
Disability Services Open House
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 15, 2013
Event: Disability Services Open House
Description: Disability Services will sponsor an Open House to discuss those services and accommodations available for students with disabilities.
When: April 19th - 08:00 A.M. - 05:00 P.M
Where: Gurley Hall.
Open House at 杏吧原创-Gallup
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 15, 2013
Event: Open House at 杏吧原创-Gallup
Description: During the Open House our Divisions will have classroom demonstrations; clubs will have booths; tour will be given; and lots of giveaway.
When: April 23 th - 10:00 A.M. - 02:00 P.M.
Where: Gurley Hall
Scholar Awards in Gurley Hall
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 15, 2013
Event: Scholar Awards in Gurley Hall
Description: Scholarship recipients recognized and academic awards presented.
When: April 25th - 02:00 P.M.
Where: Gurley Hall.
Veterans Resource Center visit
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 19, 2013
Event: Veterans Resource Center visit
Description: Mr. Joaquin Barela, Military Outreach Coordinator for 杏吧原创, will be visiting the 杏吧原创-G campus to present information to students, staff and faculty as well as to train a certifying officer for this campus. Information presented will include how to best serve student veterans on our campus, how to negotiate the college system after serving in the military, and recognizing readjustment issues.
When: March 22, 2013, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Where: SSTC Room 200.
Communities that flourish retain local talent
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: MARCH 27, 2013
Guest Column for Gallup Independent
Wynn Goering, Interim Executive Director, 杏吧原创-Gallup
3/23/2013
My friend Sandra Begay Campbell – civil engineer at Sandia National Laboratory, former University of New 杏吧原创 Regent, and 杏吧原创-Gallup’s most famous alumna – recently told me that from her first enrollment at 杏吧原创-Gallup, her goal was ultimately to transfer into 杏吧原创’s engineering program in Albuquerque. Today she gives back to her home community through her work as the head of Sandia’s Tribal Energy Program, a DOE sponsored project that fosters the development of renewable energy sources on tribal lands.
Erik Nourse, from Prewitt, was just looking for a way to make a living when he “stumbled upon” 杏吧原创-Gallup’s nursing program in the summer of 2010. He already has a job waiting for him at Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital when he graduates this May.
Fidel Cuevas needed something even more basic – a high school diploma. He completed his GED at 杏吧原创-Gallup’s northside campus in 2009 and is now on his way to a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Psychology at 杏吧原创.
These stories – and hundreds more like them – are what’s really at stake in all the current buzz about 杏吧原创-Gallup’s potential “d-i-v-o-r-c-e” from the University of New 杏吧原创.
Universities play distinctive and powerful roles in developing the human capital of the regions they serve. Of course they must be the primary source of postsecondary “workforce training” needed by area businesses. But equally important, they foster the educational possibility on which a thriving community and its citizens depend.
Consider this example. When the “Taos Education Center” joined 杏吧原创 in 1993, an average of 11 of its students transferred each year into a main campus baccalaureate degree program. Last year, that number was 73. 杏吧原创 25 Taos County high school graduates used to start their educational journeys at 杏吧原创 as freshmen each fall; now that figure is 45 and includes a number of prestigious merit scholars.
At 杏吧原创-Gallup, with a longer history and larger student body, 100 - 120 transfers and 70-80 students from McKinley County high schools enroll in a University of New 杏吧原创 baccalaureate program each year. The latter include standouts like 杏吧原创 Regent Heidi Overton, a member of the BAMD program and future Gallup physician.
That is the literal impact of a university presence in a rural New 杏吧原创 community. The numbers are significant because students who remain in state to pursue higher education, are far more likely to stay there to live and work. Conversely, communities that flourish are the ones that produce and retain local talent – to staff and run their businesses, provide their healthcare, and teach their students. Those that end up providing most of the labor and importing most of the management, do not. It’s that simple.
And that, finally, is what’s wrong with the current talk of institutional divorce and proposals regarding independence for 杏吧原创-Gallup. They’re a bit like arguing about who should get the furniture, before any serious consideration has been given to what would be best for the family and the children.
I believe the most pressing issue facing 杏吧原创-Gallup today is not the feasibility of its independence. Rather, it is this: how can we most efficiently and effectively prepare more Sandra Begay Campbells, Erik Nourses, Fidel Cuevases and Heidi Overtons, to serve the workforce and leadership needs of Gallup and its surrounding communities?
If we, as a community, could come up with some good strategies for that question, then, maybe, we could ask ourselves who should own the buildings.
Free Blood Typing
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 28, 2013
Event: Free Blood Typing.
Description: In celebration of the National Laboratory Week (April 22-26, 2013), the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program will be holding a Free Blood Typing. All interested minors must have a consent form signed by parent or guardian.
When: April 22nd- 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 PM
Where: Gurley Hall Lobby
For more information, please contact
Medical Laboratory Technician Program
Health Careers Center Room 133
(505)863-7598
Free Mini Workshops
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 29, 2013
The Business and Applied Technology Division will be having Free Mini Workshops throughout April, 2013 all being conducting in the new Student Services building in SSTC-200. This is a great time to ask questions on best practices in construction, weatherization and sustainability efforts.
April 1 - Weatherization for Homeowners, Contractors and Associated Parties, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
April 15 - LEED Process and Ways to Build and Remodel, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
April 22 - Green Building Maintenance for Facility Managers, Engineers, and Interested Parties, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
April 29 - Green Building and Economic Development, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
For more information contact: Lori Notah - Division of Business and Applied Technology - (505)863-7523 - lbillie@unm.edu
杏吧原创 Transfer Day
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: March 29, 2013
杏吧原创 Transfer Day
Gurley Hall common area
10am - 2pm, Wednesday, April 3
杏吧原创 Gallup Bachelor & GraduatePrograms invite you to meet in person with program advisors from 杏吧原创 main campus departments. This is a great opportunity for students to bring their questions and learn about the many career and program choices available to them.
The application fee is usually waived for students who submit their applications to 杏吧原创 at Transfer Day.
Questions? Call 863-7618
gallupbgp.unm.edu | email: gallup@unm.edu
February 2013
- February 4 - Yi-Wen Huang’s Story
- February 12 - Student Senate Voting
- February 13 - 杏吧原创-Gallup CFO and Director of Business Operations Named
Yi-Wen Huang’s Story
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 4, 2013
![Yi-Wen Huang](/assets/img/wi-yen.jpg)
Yi-Wen Huang, Assistant Professor of English & Linguistics, was a guest speaker for gifted students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Tohatchi Middle School. She talked about Chinese geography and its influence on Chinese history and Chinese attitudes toward outsiders throughout history including ancient time, during the Cultural Revolution, and at the current time. She also spoke to the mid-schoolers about Daoism and Confucianism. Ms. Huang is also working to establish a Chinese language outreach program at Tohatchi Middle School.
Student Senate Voting
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 12, 2013
Student Senate will be holding a student voting on Thursday February 14th, 2013 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in Gurley Hall lobby next to the book store.
The Voting will be on Amendments to the University Of New 杏吧原创- Gallup Student Senate Bylaws and Constitution. For any further information, please contact the Student Senate.
杏吧原创-Gallup CFO and Director of Business Operations Named
杏吧原创-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE: February 13, 2013
Tim Martin has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Operations at the University of New 杏吧原创-Gallup, interim executive director Wynn Goering announced today. Martin, who was previously Associate Vice President for Academic Budget and Resource Management at Kent State University in Ohio, began his duties at 杏吧原创-Gallup on February 4.
“Tim’s background and relevant experience was easily the best of all the candidates we looked at,” Goering said, “and he was the clear favorite among the groups who interviewed him. We were very lucky to get him.”
At Kent State Martin was responsible for developing and maintaining operating budget guidelines and financial projections for that university’s seven branch campuses with total budgets of over $80 million. In addition he worked with campus financial administrators to prepare academic program and new capital construction business plans.
“I was a nontraditional student myself,” said Martin, noting his work as the owner/operator of a trucking company before returning to Kent State to finish his bachelor’s degree in accounting. “So I already feel at home here, and I’m looking forward to getting to know the campus and the community better.” Martin also holds a master’s degree in business from The University of Akron.
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