Southwest Word Fiesta

Southwest Word Fiesta takes place October 19-24 with over 20 events featuring 40 authors. Most sessions are virtual and everything is free and open to the public. Audience members need to register at swwordfiesta.org, where they'll also find the full schedule. As the major sponsor, WNMU is hosting several of the face-to-face events taking place on campus. All except the first will also be live streamed over Zoom. Oct. 19, 6:30-9 p.m.: Screening of "Words from a Bear" documentary about writer N. Scott Momaday in Light Hall Theater. Oct. 20, 4-6:30 p.m.: "Hillerman Day" with Anne Hillerman and James McGrath Morris (Tony Hillerman's biographer) in Miller Library. Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m.: Book launch--Jack Crocker in conversation with JJ Amaworo Wilson at Light Hall Auditorium. Oct. 22, 5-6 p.m.: Fiction forum with Catalina Claussen, Phillip Parotti and Peter Riva in Miller Library. Oct. 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Banned Books readings/presentations by WNMU students in Miller...

Virtual Transfer Workshop

Western New Mexico University is hosting an interdepartmental virtual transfer workshop on Wednesday, October 20, from 6-7 p.m. Mountain Time. After completing an associate’s degree, transfer to WNMU to earn a bachelor’s degree and get one step closer to your goals. WNMU accepts all credit hours from your associate degree. Register for the workshop here. Who Should Attend? Students nearing completion of their associate degrees Students continuing education into a 4-year college Students looking for affordable and quality education Benefits of WNMU Affordable tuition Professionally qualified and dedicated faculty Small class size for personalized education 100% open Silver City campus for face-to-face learning All participating programs are available entirely online Accredited programs (ACBSP Business Accreditation) Meet With Admissions professionals Financial aid professionals Program advisors and faculty mentors Participating...