From the Desk of the President
In the last issue of the @nmsu faculty/staff newsletter, I invited readers to share their ideas, pose questions and give input via e-mail to prezques@nmsu.edu. I received a variety of responses, and I would like to thank those who shared their thoughts. The feedback I received addressed topics ranging from retirement to graduate assistantships to building teamwork. Space will not allow me to address all of these topics, but since retirement was a topic of much discussion earlier this semester, let's begin with a question on that topic: read more... |
News
Many people may view the simple snapshot of 11 young women tacked on the bulletin board above his computer as a nice keepsake, but New Mexico State swimming and diving head coach Rick Pratt sees the photo as a reminder of how the Aggie program has grown. "The picture reminds me that we have come a long way and our program is not only is better, and faster, and all that, but it's also more recognized on the national scene," he said. .read more... | Around the State
New Mexico State University Carlsbad has brought the first chapter of Active Minds to campus - and to the state - to help students deal with stress through awareness, education and open discussion about mental health. Karla Thompson, director of Student Counseling Services, initiated the organization of the chapter after recognizing mental health issues in her own students. "Thompson learned of Active Minds through the participation of National Depression Screening Day, part of National Mental Health Week. Active Minds is a national student organization that aims to reduce the stigma that surrounds mental health issues and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health on campuses across North America. read more... |
Diversity
A self-defense program taught monthly by instructors from the New Mexico State University Police Department is proof that "fighting like a girl" can be a positive thing. According to www.crisisconnectioninc.org, every 21 hours, a rape occurs on a college campus somewhere in America. The women who attended the Fight Like a Girl course at the NMSU Activity Center on Feb. 23, learned that an attacker selects his victim in about seven seconds. It is common for a person to text or to use an iPod or other electronic device while walking alone, making them less aware of their surroundings. A woman who is fully aware of her surroundings is less of a target, the instructors said. read more... | Faculty/Staff Spotlight
Riding the bike paths of New Mexico State University is thousands of miles and decades away from David Shearer's first ride in rural Pennsylvania as a 10-year-old boy, but his passion for two-wheel transportation is just as intense today. Shearer, the assistant director for NMSU's Environmental Health & Safety Department, is a cyclist with a mission: to make NMSU a safe place for bicyclists and pedestrians. read more... |
Raves & Renown
Have you been promoted? Received an award or recognition from a peer organization? Want to share a colleague’s recent accolades? Submit the good news of your accomplishment for publication in @nmsu. read more... | Upcoming Events
Keep up to date on the latest cultural and athletic events on NMSU’s Las Cruces campus via our Upcoming Events calendar. read more... |