Other NM universities announcements

The Borderland and Ethnic Studies department at New Mexico State University has begun an interdisciplinary research-art project, "Shahadat Theatrical Readings," based on Manal Hamzeh's 2020 book, "Women Resisting Sexual Violence and the Egyptian Revolution: Arab Feminist Testimonies."

The book is a result of eight years of relational and on-the-ground research that she started in 2012 between Las Cruces, Amman, Jordan, and Cairo, Egypt. In the book, Hamzeh's scholarship refutes Western imperialist feminist narratives about the Revolution and Arab women, and legitimizing Arabyya research methodologies of shahadat and haki –public political testimonies and trust-based intimate conversations.

The New Mexico State University Board of Regents will present alumnus Gale Harvey, class of 1962, with an honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of the decades of support he has provided to the university and his contributions to science. NMSU Interim President Mónica Torres will present the award at the NMSU commencement ceremonies starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 13 at the Pan American Center.

"We proudly honor Gale Harvey for his outstanding service and support to both the university and the Foundation," said Sylvia Y. Acosta, CEO of the NMSU Foundation. "This honorary doctorate reflects his ongoing dedication to advancing education and his legacy of generosity in supporting our Aggies. He's helped countless students achieve their dreams, and we are truly grateful."

Whether you're looking for a special gift or want to treat yourself, you can scratch your shopping itch later this month at the annual jewelry sale at New Mexico State University.

Metalsmithing students in NMSU's Department of Art will have hundreds of one-of-a-kind, handmade, wearable art pieces at their 42nd annual jewelry sale. The one-day event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at the coffee shop in the NMSU Bookstore on 1400 E. University Ave., with two hours free parking for customers.

"The jewelry sale gives the students experience as professionals in the jewelry industry," said Motoko Furuhashi, associate art professor. "The students learn jewelry advertising, marketing, accounting, customer care and jewelry production."

New Mexico is once again seeing a decrease in teacher vacancies, according to a report by New Mexico State University's Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center.

A report last year found a slight increase in these vacancies. As of Sept. 9, there were 1,259 educator vacancies in New Mexico, with 737 teacher vacancies. Last year, there were 751 teacher vacancies, indicating a 2% decrease in 2024. In 2022, there were 690 teacher vacancies.

As in 2023, the area with the highest need was special education, which had 280 teacher vacancies, making up 38% of all teacher vacancies. Elementary teachers had the second largest total with 179 vacancies, or 24% of all teacher vacancies.

New Mexico State University will continue a new tradition established in 2023 to acknowledge people and organizations working to positively impact economic development in New Mexico. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Kevin B. Boberg Excellence in Economic Development Award. The award's first winner, Jon Barela, CEO of the Borderplex Alliance, an economic development and policy advocacy organization, was honored last fall at the 2023 NMSU Outreach Conference.

The award is named after Kevin Boberg, who helped launch Arrowhead Center at NMSU and was its first director and CEO. Boberg passed away in March 2021.

New Mexico State University Global Campus is launching its new AI for Beginners microlearning course this month, developed in collaboration with industry leader RealmIQ.

For a limited time, students can enroll for $100 using the discount code P27CT at checkout, making this course an unbeatable opportunity to dive into the world of artificial intelligence. The new online course is for individuals without a technical background who want to explore AI, which is increasingly impacting industries around the world. The course offers a unique opportunity for professionals to future-proof their careers and gain essential knowledge about AI's role in the workplace, society and innovation.

Research by a New Mexico State University assistant sociology professor in the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation on the lives of residents along the United States-Mexico border in Texas has been recognized with a 2024 Emerging Scholars award from the college.

Bertha A. Bermúdez Tapia said her research involves the use of photography and intensive interviews, as well as observing participants in the Mexican border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros. Reynosa is located south of McAllen, Texas, while Matamoros is located just south of Brownsville, Texas. Her focus is on how federal policies have restricted and shaped the asylum process along the U.S.-Mexico border.

For the third year, hundreds of T-shirts will silently tell the stories of survivors of violence and abuse at New Mexico State University. The "Clothesline Project" will create awareness and insight into the lived experiences of survivors with a public display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the third-floor ballroom in Corbett Center. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

NMSU's event, created by the Department of Criminal Justice, is among many activities across Las Cruces recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.