NMHU Cowboy News Roundup – June 3, 2010
NMHU Cowboy News Roundup – June 3, 2010
Highlands’ Cutting-Edge Water Harvesting Cisterns Conserve Water, Beautify Campus
New Mexico Highlands University is installing cutting-edge rainwater harvesting cisterns on its main campus, with the latest under construction adjacent to the university’s Centennial Tower Flagship of Diversity on 8th Street.
“We are investing in our infrastructure to both conserve water and beautify our campus environment,” said Bill Taylor, vice president for finance and administration. “These rainwater harvesting systems are just one of the many green initiatives we’ve implemented in the last few years.”
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Mark Your Calenders!
The Las Vegas chapter of Alumni will be holding a Viva la Fiesta gathering on July 2 at the Gene Torres Golf Course. Admission will be $5, and Los Tropicales will be providing the music. Scheduled for 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Raffles, fun, etc.
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
June 1 - July 18
“Retrospective” of the works of D. Chase Keightley.
We will have an artist’s reception on Friday, June 4, 2010 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. D. Chase Keightley mostly works in watercolor.
Current Entrance Case Exhibits
Water Conservation & Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping using drought tolerant plants. Find the reasons why you should consider Xeriscaping and Learn tips on plant watering in dry climates.
Notes and News
Donate online today! The NMHU Foundation has partnered with Network for Good to enable online donations.
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Las Vegas Alumni Chapter Seeking New Board Members. We’re looking for volunteers for the Las Vegas Chapter to serve on its board. If interested, please contact Jim Mandarino at
alumni@nmhu.edu.
Homecoming 2010 will be Oct. 1 & Oct 2. Start planning now. Game will be Saturday, October 2. We will be honoring the class of 1960 with an induction of alumni into the Golden Society.
We are looking for volunteers to be Class Agents for Homecoming events for October 1 & 2, 2010. Class agents will work with the Alumni office to provide activities for their class for Homecoming 2010 including making contacts with their peers to provide information and encourage participation. If you are willing to be a class agent contact Jim Mandarino at
alumni@nmhu.edu.
Wishing you could start an NMHU Alumni Chapter in your home town? If you have ten or more NMHU alumni in your community and would like someone from the NMHU Alumni Association to visit with you to start a chapter or have a representative speak about the exciting activities happening at NMHU, please contact Jim Mandarino at
alumni@nmhu.edu.
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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