Science Matters: Women of STEM

WOMEN IN STEM: SCIENCE MATTERS FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1st will showcase WNMU Faculty, Students, Alumni and bring innovating speakers to WNMU. Throughout the week students will get an opportunity to enter a drawing for a scholarship. MONDAY FEB 26th: Tours of Natural Science Labs are available to the public contact mjost@wnmu.edu 5pm-6pm MILLER LIBRARY: Showcase of Research from Scientists in Natural Science Dr. Lynn Haugen, Dr. Jan Frye, Dr. Corrie Neighbors, Dr. Manda Jost, and Dr. Kathy Whiteman 6pm-7pm MILLER LIBRARY Introduction by Dr. Christina Sanchez Volatie “Why Women in Science?” Speaker: Martha Cooper, Biologist, Nature Conservancy Martha Cooper has worked for The Nature Conservancy in Southwest New Mexico since 2006. Working with a diverse group of conservation partners in the region, she manages science, stewardship and restoration projects on the Conservancy’s Gila and Mimbres River Preserves and watersheds. Martha received an MS in 1999 in forest...

Free Yoga for Veterans

The class is beginner-friendly and open to veterans from around campus and from the community. People of all abilities are welcome. You deserve to feel good, healthy and well. Connect yourself with yoga and watch your life change for the better. Benefits of yoga: Stress relief to feel more relaxed Pain relief to feel more comfort Sense of community by being welcomed Relaxation of mind and body for improved moods Improved breathing for better health Inner peace and acceptance by feeling at ease Improved focus and concentration from more clear thoughts Increased strength and flexibility from using your body. Drop by the MeCHA building (Native American Cultural Center) on Tuesday evenings (starting Jan. 23, 2018). The class runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing. This free yoga class is a partnership between WNMU Veterans Center and the Lotus Center of Silver City. Contact Cate Bradley at 520-235-4313 for more...

Free Home Cooked Meals

Free home cooked supper, made by professors of WNMU, is available at The Center from 7:00 pm to 9:00...