UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: November 10, 2019

Flu Shots will be available to ALL on Wednesday, December 11 from 11:00-1:00PM in Calvin Hall 106. McKinley Academy School Health Office in collaboration with the New Mexico Department of Health is offering an immunization clinic at no cost to you! Anyone under 18 years old require a signed parental consent form.

https://www.gallup.unm.edu/pdfs/FluShot-ChildrenConsent.pdf

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: September 4, 2019

Greetings everyone,

Notice that UNM Gallup PPD/FMD will be performing building fire drills and fire equipment tests beginning 9-4-19 at 8:30AM through 5:00PM on Thursday 9-5-19 or until all have been completed. The fire drills and testing are required to be performed annually and are to be conducted during normal operating / occupied hours. The fire alarms in each building will be activated individually, and all occupants in that building will be required to vacate, during which time our team will be documenting the Drill and testing the equipment throughout the building. Once each inspection is complete, an “ALL CLEAR” notice will be given for reentry and we will move on to the next building accordingly. Each Drill should last no more than 15 minutes.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

Ron and Team

Ron Petranovich , BUS
Mgr. Physical Plant & Facilities
UNM Gallup
705 Gurley Ave
Gallup, New Mexico 87301
505-863-7596 OFFICE
505-863-7621 FAX

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: September 9, 2019

UNM-Gallup MLT Program will be hosting two life-saving events - a Blood Drive and a Bone Marrow Registry Drive on Thursday, September 12, 2019 (9:00AM to 2:00PM) at Gurley Hall Commons Area.

BLOOD DRIVE

Please help our community by donating blood or recruiting donors. There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and every pint of blood you donate can save up to 3 lives!

Who can donate? Here are the basic requirements for blood donation:

• Must be at least 16 years old (16- and 17-year-olds must bring a signed permission form from a parent or guardian, if required by state or school). minor donor permit
• Weigh at least 110 pounds.
• Be in good general health.
• For your safety and to ensure a positive donation experience, make sure you eat within two hours ahead of your donation. Drink plenty of water that day and 24 to 48 hours beforehand. Feel free to help yourself to something to eat and drink in our refreshment area.
• Bring your ID—something with your name and one of the following: date of birth, donor ID number or your photo.
• You must wait eight weeks between whole blood donations. Learn more about specific intervals for other types of donation.
• You should not be under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs at the time of donation.

Reminder to blood donors:

• Please bring a valid picture ID, eat a good meal and drink plenty of water.
• To avoid long lines, please make an appointment here: https://www.bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&hlc=UNMGNS&hostlookupcode=UNMGNS Walk-ins are welcome, but we strongly recommend that you make an appointment.

BONE MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE

Every 3 minutes, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer. You could be the cure.

There will be an information session at Gurley Commons Area at 12:00-1:00PM. The registry drive will run from 9:00AM till 2:00PM.

Here are two short videos that show the importance and power of the registry. Can't Wait To Meet & Robin Roberts PSA

Our community needs your help. If you are not able to donate, you can still help by spreading the word and recruiting potential donors. Please help us share this information to anyone who may be interested. Thank you.

Best,

Corine

Corine Gonzales, Program Director
Medical Laboratory Technology
University of New Mexico - Gallup
705 Gurley Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
gonzalesc@unm.edu
(505) 863-7598

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: June 7, 2019

All employees and spouses/domestic partners enrolled in the UNM LoboHealth or the Presbyterian medical plan are invited to benefit from a Catapult Health checkup at NO COST. Catapult Health checkups are by appointment only.

NOTE: The health checkup is not for pregnant women or those with a history of double mastectomy with bilateral lymph node removal. If either of these pertain to you, please do not schedule an appointment with Catapult Health and continue routine care with your healthcare provider. You may fill out an Exemption Form to obtain your Eligible Employee $200 premium credit or $100 Eligible Spouse/Domestic Partner premium credit. If you need further assistance, please email support@catapulthealth.com or call 877-234-1840.

People you care about and work with may have serious health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, and not even know it. Others may not have had a health checkup in years. All would benefit from receiving a worksite Preventive Checkup, just like you.

Forward this email and invite your coworker(s) to join you!

Visit this link to schedule your appointment: https://schedule.catapulthealth.com/?hid=006C000001CkibpIAB&utm_source=emailCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=helpAFriend&utm_source=SendGrid&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=website

Your Catapult Health Team

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: June 7, 2019

Ann Jarvis, faculty sponsor for the UNM-Gallup Chapter of SkillsUSA, announced that Isaiah Garcia has received the mikeroweWORKS Foundation Travel Scholarship to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Isaiah, from the CCTE Fire Science Technology program of study, was recently awarded this prestigious scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to help defray travel costs to the national conference which will be held from June 24-28, 2019. As a state gold medal winner, Isaiah was eligible to apply for this scholarship which required a student-written narrative that describes financial need.

Isaiah is the only SkillsUSA member from New Mexico to be awarded this honor. He is a recent Gallup Central High graduate and will be pursuing a career in fire and emergency services. Ann Jarvis notes, "He displays an eagerness to become involved in activities and to encourage others to participate in events. If I had to describe Isaiah in one word, I would choose 'determined' because he sees what he wants and set out a course to action to reach his intended goal."

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: May 4, 2019

Dr. Antoinette Abeyta has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant that will provided paid research opportunities for UNM-Gallup students. Dr. Abeyta is looking for three students to participate this summer. Please see below, and the following flyer, for details about the program and submission requirements.

NSF Research interns flyer

Research Opportunities for Undergraduates in Earth Science and Civil Engineering -July 1 to August 16, 2019.

The University of New Mexico Gallup is offering a 8 week Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Gallup, NM in conjunction with University of Central Florida, Montclair University, and Denison University.

Over the summer, participants will conduct cutting edge research while learning computer and statistical modeling. Participants will work with a team of researchers across the country to understand the behavior of coastal river systems.

The program is open to undergraduate students interested in civil engineering, geosciences, ecology, mathematics, or related fields. We encourage applications from students who have been historically under-represented in Science – women, Native Americans, nontraditional students, first generation college students, and veterans.

Program benefits include:

• $5,000 stipend
• Professional development and technical skill training
• Travel Funding to present research at a conference

To apply, visit: https://bit.ly/2BS7Pl6

Application deadline is April 26th. Questions – please contact Antoinette Abeyta abeytaant@unm.edu

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: February 1, 2019

Still looking for the perfect Valentine gift? What about a "life-saving" one?

UNM-Gallup MLT Program is sponsoring a pre-Valentine life-saving event on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 (9:00AM to 2:00PM) at Gurley Hall Commons Area. Please help our community by donating blood or recruiting donors. There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and every pint of blood you donate can save up to 3 lives!

Who can donate blood?

For the most part, donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. All 16- and 17-year-olds must have parent or guardian permission to donate (see minor donor permit). There is no upper age limit. All donors must pass the vital signs and health history examinations given prior to donation. Please see donor eligibility below.

https://www.vitalant.org/Donate/Donor-Eligibility.aspx

Reminder to donors:

• Please bring a valid picture ID, eat a good meal and drink plenty of water.
• To avoid long lines, please make an appointment here: https://bloodhero.com/index.cfm?group=op&expand=823674&zc=87301 Walk-ins are welcome, but we strongly recommend that you make an appointment.

Successful donors will receive a light refreshment and Hero Rewards from Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services

Our community needs your help. If you are not able to donate, you can still help by spreading the word and recruiting potential donors. Please help us share this information to everyone in the community. Thank you.

Find the hero in you. Give blood, save lives!

Corine Gonzales, Program Director
Medical Laboratory Technology
University of New Mexico - Gallup
705 Gurley Dr
Gallup, NM 87301
gonzalesc@unm.edu
(505) 863-7598

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: February 12, 2018

By Marilee Petranovich

UNM-Gallup will be hosting open forums for Dean of Instruction candidates on the following dates:

Thursday, February 15, 2018 Dr. William Brownsberger
Monday, February 19, 2018 Dr. Tarlochan Dhillon
Thursday, March 1, 2018 Dr. Gouranga Banik

Open forums:
11:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Services Technology Center, Room 200

Candidate biographies:

Dr. William Brownsberger is currently the Academic Dean at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Missouri, a position he has held since 2012. He also holds the position of Chair of the Department of Theology at Conception Seminary College. Dr. Brownsberger earned a Doctor of Sacred Theology and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome where he graduated magna cum laude. He received a Master of Arts in Theology from The Catholic University of American, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Dallas. Prior to his current position, Dr. Brownsberger was the Director of Intellectural Formation at Holy Trinity Catholic Seminary in Irving, Texas and the Director of Philosophy and Letters Major and Pre-Theologian Program at the University of Texas. He has held faculty appointments since 2001 and is author of the book Jesus the Mediator ​as well as a number of peer-reviewed articles .

Dr. Tarlochan Singh Dhillon is currently a tenured professor of Engineering and Electronics in the Department of Engineering and Technology at New Mexico State University Dona Ana Community College in Las Cruces, New Mexico. From 2006 - 2011 he also served as the Department Chair of Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology at the same institution. He received his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering with specialization in Solid State Electronics Devices from the University of Texas at El Paso, a Master of Science in Engineering Physics with specialization in Electronics from Meerut University, Meerut, India, and a Bachelor of Science (triple major) in Physics with Electronics, Chemistry and Mathematics from Pan Jab University, Chandigarh, India. Dr. Dhillon has held faculty appointments since 1972 and has authored several textbooks as well as peer-reviewed journal articles.

Dr. Gouranga Banik is currently a tenured professor and prior division head in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma which is a position he has held since 2015. Prior to that he was department chair and professor for Civil and Architectural Engineering at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee, as well as a tenured professor at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Banik earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and a Ph.D in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Banik has authored several textbooks has an extensive list of peer reviewed articles, research publications and referred presentations.

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: February 22, 2022

Delays and Closures

For the purposes of this policy, a "delay" means that:

• employees who do not work in critical areas will not be expected to report to work until the time specified in the delay announcement;
• classes and labs normally scheduled to begin and end before the time specified in the delay announcement will not be held;
• classes and labs normally scheduled to be in progress at the time specified in the delay announcement will begin at the delayed start time and end at their normally scheduled time; and
• classes and labs normally scheduled to begin at or after the time specified in the delay announcement will meet as usual.

A closure means that the University will not be opened for the day or will be closed before the end of the regular work day. Employees will be expected to return to their normal shift or work schedule beginning at or after 6 a.m. the following day, unless otherwise specified.

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: January 14, 2018

College students have always had to navigate a myriad of choices as they decide on a school, program, career pathway and educational plan. More and more, students are also having to decide on which learning environment is best for them.

Face-to-face classes are still very popular and offer traditional coursework with students and an instructor meeting in-person on regularly scheduled dates and times, generally in a classroom setting. Online courses are offered primarily through an internet-based platform such as the UNM-utilized Blackboard learning system. Hybrid, often called blended, courses offer a combination of face-to-face and online components.

Online classes can be either synchronous or asynchronous. Synchronous classes are scheduled at regular times and students participate simultaneously through live video conferencing which allows for real-time interaction with the instructor and other students. Asynchronous classes let students log in at any time and access predesigned modules. This provides more freedom of scheduling, but students still must meet deadlines as established by the instructor.

Online learning is growing nationally as reported by U.S. News and World Reports (January 11, 2018). Of 4,700 colleges researched, more than 6.3 million students took at least one online course in the fall semester of 2016. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year. Public colleges and universities report the largest growth in online enrollments.

Within the University of New Mexico system, 39% of students take at least one online course each semester (http://online.unm.edu). At the UNM-Gallup branch, the spring 2019 semester will offer 73 online sections which represents 17% of total classes. 11%, or 50 sections, will be offered as either hybrid or web-enhanced (https://www.gallup.unm.edu/academics/schedule.php).

Face-to-face, online and hybrid classes all offer distinct advantages and disadvantages which students must consider when planning academic schedules. Benefits of face-to-face classes include:

• Instructors can make more immediate adjustments to content and style based on feedback, interaction and comprehension;
• Speaking and collaborative skills can often be used and developed within the more traditional classroom model;
• Some students are more motivated by the structure of face-to-face classes which are regularly scheduled, although synchronous on-line courses often follow the same structure as face-to-face;
• Certain technical, scientific and “hands-on” courses are dependent on an in-classroom or lab environment;
• Speaking skills can be more easily honed and practiced in an environment where instructors and students can have in-person engagement with immediate responses.

Face-to-face classes can have disadvantages for some students:

•  
There can be a lack of individualized attention and all students have to adhere to the same schedule and pace; The lecture component of face-to-face classes can sometimes discourage engagement if that is the only style used; Scheduling is rigid and can be difficult, if not impossible, for those who work full-time; Large classroom management can be challenging and distracting; Students who have a difficult time speaking in public may be intimidated by large classrooms and miss out on engagement opportunities.

In the same manner, online classes can offer benefits and drawbacks for students. Some advantages of online learning include:

• Flexibility which allows students to work on their own schedule, at their own pace and from off-campus locations. This can be beneficial for both instructors and students by enhancing work, school and life balance;
• The ability to review material is often viewed as an advantage of online classes. Students have the ability to re-watch recorded lectures and videos which can be particularly beneficial to students for whom English is a second language or for those who find a particular topic difficult and need to hear the information more than once;
• Asynchronous online classes allow students to choose when they will engage in coursework. Students can study anytime and decide when they are most intellectually alert and ready to engage with classwork;
• Facilities management is much easier for institutions if they do not have to maintain a regular classroom space;
• Access can be greatly increased by online classes. Students who do not have ready access to a local institution of higher education can be served by online courses and the availability of courses from multiple colleges offers more variety and program options.

Online learning can also have some disadvantages which means students need to consider the value of depending exclusively on this platform. When deciding on whether or not to incorporate online learning into one’s education plan some things to keep in mind are:

• Online learning may not be the best option for students who lack self-direction. Students who are not highly motivated may struggle with the responsibility of navigating online courses;
• Personal communication opportunities between students and faculty members may not be as readily available or as spontaneous as in face-to-face classroom encounters;
• Networking and collaborative opportunities may be difficult to arrange in an online class. Well-constructed online classes, however, often offer online discussion boards that can draw students into meaningful interactions;
• Training is required by students and faculty to become familiar with online platforms;
• Technology divides and malfunctions can also be problematic, especially for students who may already have limited access to internet, computers or support resources.

Hybrid classes that combine online and face-to-face coursework while offering the best of both approaches can also suffer from the disadvantages of both learning environments. All instructional platforms have clear pros and cons. The availability of multiple formats provides options that broaden access and offer choices that can enhance the ability of students to balance their roles in the classroom, the workplace and within their families and community obligations.

In order to determine the best match, students need to consider preferences in scheduling, in-person interactions, program access, and academic planning. Students should always rely on advisors and faculty mentors as valuable tools in deciding their personalized education strategies. The ability to design coursework across multiple learning platforms can help in deciding on and achieving school and life goals.

For more information contact:
Marilee Petranovich
mpetrano@unm.edu
(505) 863-7770

UNM-GALLUP NEWS RELEASE

FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2018

UNM-Gallup is collaborating with STC.UNM and the Innovation Academy on a spring 2019 seminar series geared towards students and community members interested in entrepreneurial training and business assistance. These seminars are free and open to the public.

The first seminar will take place Friday, January 18th, from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Dean’s Conference Room, SSTC 200 (flyer below and attached). Program mentor Sandra Begay will introduce the seminar series and provide valuable information on starting and growing your own business.

There is a certificate program attached to these seminars – for more information, contact Mr. Mark Remillard at (505) 863-7705.

View pdf version of the Meet a Mentor flyer