NMHU Cowboy News Roundup – May 20, 2010

Don't miss Mozart Madness tonight, May 20

The New Mexico Highlands University Department of Music presents, ‘Mozart Madness’ May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Margaret Kennedy Alumni Hall, 905 University Ave.

The program features Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s one-act comic opera, ‘Bastien und Bastienne,’ composed in 1768 when he was 12. Mozart composed the original music for the opera as a parody of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s opera, ‘Le Devin du Village,’ translated as, ‘The Village Soothsayer.”

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Michael Petronis Named Professor of the Year at Highlands

New Mexico Highlands University environmental geology Professor Michael Petronis was named professor of the year for 2009 – 2010.

The Highlands University Geological Society, a student club, nominated Petronis for the award, writing in its application, “Dr. Mike S. Petronis has devoted endless time, energy and effort to go above and beyond his faculty duties to ensure that his students not only receive a well-rounded education, but have opportunities to participate in field work and research.

“Mike also spends countless hours writing research grants to provide funding for student involved research,” the students wrote.

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HU Biology Graduate Tania Ruiz Accepted Into Medical School at UNM

When she was a young child growing up in Mexico City, New Mexico Highlands University biology graduate Tania Ruiz dreamed of becoming a doctor. She made a major step towards achieving her lifelong goal when the University of New Mexico accepted her into medical school on May 10.

Ruiz, who is 23, said her grandfather, an obstetrician, was her role model and gave her inspiration.

“My grandpa was well respected, and a very caring, good person who always had people at his house giving them free consultations,” Ruiz said. “When I was in high school, my grandpa was very sick and the whole family took care of him. That’s when I realized it was still my dream to become a doctor, and I would accomplish it no matter what. In 2006 I left my family and everything else to come here and chase my dream.”

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2010 NMHU Athletics Summer Camps

Sports never stops at NMHU. This year's line up includes:

The Joe Harge Cowboy Individual Camp
The Joe Harge Cowboy Team Camp
The Tiffany Darling Cowgirl Basketball Camps
The Roanhaus Cowboy Youth Camp in Clovis, N.M.
The Roanhaus Cowboy Full-Padded Linemen Camp

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Events on Campus

Let's Talk About It
This popular book discussion continues this semester. Books are available at the library. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, and to register, stop by the library for a brochure or e-mail ajkent@nmhu.edu.
All Discussions will begin at 7:00 pm in the Despertarse Café.
Thursday, June 3rd the discussion will be on Like Water for Chocolate. Get your copy now!

Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits
April 5 - May 21
Lithographs by Marc Chagall
Featured works from Donnelly Library's collection of fine art prints.

Current Entrance Case Exhibits
April 12th – May 31st

The NMHU Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) has created a display in the library showcasing how common sexual assault is. CVPP and the Women’s Center is working to bring awareness to sexual assault and other issues of violence against women such as domestic and dating violence and stalking. If you or someone you know needs more information please contact CVPP at 454-3445.

Cineflix at Ilfeld

Ilfeld Auditorium presents recently released movies on the big screen. Now in high definition BluRay and surround sound! Cineflix in Ilfeld is a free-of-charge event open to both students and community members.

Friday, May 21, 8:00 p.m.
"Invictus"

Sunday, May 23, 2:00 p.m.
"The Spy Next Door"

Wednesday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.
"Dear John"

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Cowboys Bounce Back in Day Two Action; Eliminate UNK with 9-3 Win

The NMHU Cowboys bounced back on 5/14 to eliminate RMAC foe the University of Nebraska-Kearney Lopers with a 9-3 win. The #1 seeded Cowboys were stunned by the St. Cloud State Huskies in the first round of the NCAA Central Regional as they fell 11-2 on 5/13. The Cowboys will now wait to see who they will face on 5/15 in the 3:00 pm game. The Cowboys are now 40-12 on the season and 1-1 in NCAA Regional play.

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Cowboys Continue in Tournament; Eliminate Mesa State 11-8

The New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys will continue on in the NCAA Division II Central Baseball Regional Tournament as they defeated the Mesa State Mavericks. After the Cowboys’ victory, the #3 seeded Mavericks were eliminated from the tournament.

Earning the win on the mound for the Cowboys was Danny Brown. He walked and struck out three Mavericks in 5.1 innings pitched. He is now 6-2 on the season. Tyler Shaddy earned the save, his third of the season, as he had two strikeouts in one inning. Shaddy struck out the last batter to end the game.

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Cowboys Fall to St. Cloud; End 2010 Season with 41-13 Overall Record

The NMHU Cowboys 2010 season came to an end on 5/15 with a 12-8 loss to St. Cloud State University in the NCAA Central Regional Tournament. The Cowboys, the tournament host, finish the tournament with a 2-2 record and a 2010 overall record of 41-13. The 2010 Cowboys broke many records this past season, most notably being ranked #1 in the Central Region and hosting the NCAA Central Regional Tournament for the first time in NMHU history. NMHU Head Coach Steve Jones broke NMHU’s All-Time win record and became the All-Time Winningest Coach in NMHU History. In the magical season of 2010, the Cowboys reached many milestones and broke many records and have etched their place in NMHU History.

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Notes and News

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Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Seeking New Board Members. We’re looking for volunteers for the Las Vegas Chapter to serve on its board. If interested, please contact Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

Homecoming 2010 will be Oct. 1 & Oct 2. Start planning now. Game will be Saturday, October 2. We will be honoring the class of 1960 with an induction of alumni into the Golden Society.

We are looking for volunteers to be Class Agents for Homecoming events for October 1 & 2, 2010. Class agents will work with the Alumni office to provide activities for their class for Homecoming 2010 including making contacts with their peers to provide information and encourage participation. If you are willing to be a class agent contact Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

Wishing you could start an NMHU Alumni Chapter in your home town? If you have ten or more NMHU alumni in your community and would like someone from the NMHU Alumni Association to visit with you to start a chapter or have a representative speak about the exciting activities happening at NMHU, please contact Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

What’s going on your life? Let us know for the NMHU alumni Notes. New job? Retirement? New members of the family? Travels? Let us know by contacting Jim Mandarino at alumni@nmhu.edu.

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