Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University celebrates its 88th Homecoming this week.
According to a news release from John Houser with ENMU’s Marketing and Communications department, this year’s Homecoming theme is “There’s No Place Like ENMU.”
Houser writes the theme is meant to evoke “the magical Land of Oz” as the campus welcomes home alumni from “far and wide.”
Festivities began Monday with “Coffee with the President” that morning and a “Song Fest” that evening at the Campus Union Ballroom.
An ENMU alumni art exhibition opened Tuesday in the Golden Student Success Center Runnels Gallery.
The 6th annual Powderpuff Tournament, sponsored by the Associated Students Activities Board at Greyhound Stadium today at 6 p.m.
Thursday, ENMU’s Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking premiers its production of “Wait Until Dark,” at the University Theatre Center. Performances run each night starting at 7 p.m. and conclude with a matinee presentation on Sunday, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for general admission, $7 for senior citizens ages 60 and older and active military, and free for ENMU students with a valid ID.
Friday, features the annual Homecoming golf tournament at Colonial Park Golf Course in Clovis, NM. At 10:30 a.m., choir and music alumni gather in Buchannan Hall in the Music Building for a celebration of the life of former choir director and alumnus George Umberson. An alumni barbecue runs from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Presidential Residence, followed by an ENMU volleyball match with St. Mary’s University at 6 p.m. and the annual bonfire and pep rally at 6:30 p.m., both at Greyhound Arena.
Saturday, features events for alumni, students, friends and family members kicking off with the ENMU Foundation awards breakfast at 8 a.m. which honors prominent alumni and ENMU donors. Homecoming events continue throughout the day with the annual homecoming parade at 11 a.m., the alumni pre-game tailgate party at 3 p.m. and the Homecoming football game at 6 p.m. against Central Washington University.
