ENMU briefs - March 9

Mud Volleyball tourney approaching

Eastern New Mexico University’s mud volleyball tournament will be returning April 29 to the field behind Greyhound Arena.

Thalia Pantoja, a member of the mud volleyball committee, said the theme of the tournament will be Disney, and teams will be encouraged to have a Disney-themed name.

Scholarships will be awarded for most spirited group, best team name, best dressed team, and the winner of the tournament.

Proceeds from the event will go toward funding the 50th Senate Student Success Scholarship, a scholarship provided by the ENMU Foundation, Pantoja said.

While the event is open to the community, only current ENMU students are eligible for the scholarships.

Check-in for the event will take place at 8 a.m., with games beginning at 9 a.m.

Admission for the event is $100 per team (6-8 players required), and registration forms can be obtained by emailing Sara Connelly at [email protected].

Forms must be submitted to the ENMU Police Department by 5 p.m. April 14.

ENMU clinic receives equipment

The ENMU Speech and Hearing Clinic recently received funds to purchase and install new state-of-the-art diagnostic testing equipment from GN Otometrics. The clinic’s previous equipment was nearly 16 years old.

The audiology clinic at ENMU provides a full range of hearing tests and rehabilitation services including hearing aids and other hearing-assistance technology. An audiology evaluation involves several different tests to determine the type and severity of hearing loss, and helps in developing a treatment plan.

The new audiometer is computerized and stores patient files in an electronic database, while previous equipment required hand-written results. The electronic file format makes comparison of previous test results easier.

— Compiled by Staff Writer Eamon Scarbrough