Events

Milner Women in the Arts Lecture and Exhibit: Diane Marsh – A Merging of Worlds

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Lecture: 6:30 Parotti Hall Exhibit Opening and Reception: 7:30 McCray Gallery (Runs through 11/11/21) The paintings of Diane Marsh have evolved over 40 years to portray universal issues which are both deeply personal and profoundly human.  They encompass a dedicated search for truth, beauty, and emotional honesty, while ultimately revealing images of pain, the sorrow of loss, hope, healing, and transcendence. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Marsh was in graduate school at the University of Buffalo (1976-78) during a period of dynamic expansion in media arts, film, and photography.  Fellow students Cindy Sherman, Robert Longo, and Charlie Clough founded the alternative space, "Hallwalls," and the Albright Knox was a rich source of information and inspiration.   In 1979 Marsh received a grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, moved to New York, and set up a studio in Lower Manhattan.  In 1980 Marsh was invited by artist Harmony Hammond to particiapte in an exhibition...
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WNMU Board of Regents Special Session

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The WNMU Board of Regents will meet in a special session on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. * 8:30 a.m. Special Session – Virtual I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of Agenda III. Review Date of Next Board Meeting – Thursday, December 9, 2021, which is the day before the fall commencement ceremony IV. University President’s Report (Information) – WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard V. Old Business A. None VI. New Business A. Revised 5 Year Capital Outlay Projects & Infrastructure & Capital Projects (ICIP) –WNMU President Dr. Joseph Shepard and Vice President of Business Affairs Kelley Riddle B. FY21 Endowment Report – VPBA Kelley Riddle VII. Regents Information Session A. Public Comments B. Board Closing Comments VIII. Adjournment The meeting will be held over Zoom (https://wnmu.zoom.us/j/5755386880) and is open to the public. A recording will be posted on the WNMU Board of Regents meetings video...
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Flu Shot and COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic

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On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., the Grant County Public Health Office and Western New Mexico University will provide another seasonal flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine and booster clinic for WNMU students, faculty and staff as well as to the general public. The clinic will be held in historic Graham Gym on the Western New Mexico University Silver City campus. The Grant County Public Health Office will administer seasonal flu shots as well as COVID-19 vaccinations by Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. The flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine may be taken at the same time and no pre-registration is required. A follow-up vaccination clinic will be held on the WNMU campus on November 30 for those requiring their second COVID-19...
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