Summer Programs
The Following are some of summer programs that will be taking place on the main campus this summer in addition to the regular summer sessions for NMSU students. If you are interested in any of these you can call the contact person directly or call University Communications at (505) 646-3221 for assistance.
RONALD E. MCNAIR SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM
May 9-July 1
Twelve NMSU juniors and seniors will conduct research and participate in intensive GRE preparation and a Preparing to Teach workshop during the summer as part of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program. The McNair Program is designed to prepare low-income, first generation students and/or students from groups who are underrepresented in higher education to pursue doctoral degrees and eventually become professors.
CONTACT: Sue Brown, (505) 646-3137, subrown@nmsu.edu
NMSU SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER
Summer I: May 20-June 29
Summer II: July 5-Aug. 11
Speech-language therapy services will be provided for four weeks during each summer session. Therapy appointments will be taken Monday through Thursday. Graduate student clinicians, supervised by licensed and certified speech-language pathologists, will provide therapeutic services to a broad range of clients (young children to adults) who exhibit speech, language and stuttering or voice disorders.
CONTACT: NMSU Speech and Hearing Center, (505) 646-3906
NEW MEXICO ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION
Summer Community College Opportunity for Research Experience (SCCORE)
May 20-June 29
Students serve as apprentice researchers on a faculty member’s research project and participate in a university-level summer program, where they enroll in a 1-credit hour special topics course. SCCORE is a program that provides research opportunities, fosters student success and assists minority students in the transition to participating New Mexico AMP baccalaureate-granting institutions.
Undergraduate Research Assistantship Symposium
Aug. 12
This faculty-mentored research program allows students to be directly involved in technical research.
CONTACT: Karen Luces, (505) 646-8061, kaluces@nmsu.edu
UPWARD BOUND BRIDGE PROGRAM
May 22-June 28
Thirteen recent high school graduates will take seven credit hours of college courses, participate in an internship and learn habits that will help make them successful in college, such as time management and study skills. The program is designed to help new freshmen make the transition or “bridge” from high school to college.
CONTACT: Tony Marin, (505) 646-5732, amarin@nmsu.edu
UPWARD BOUND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
May 31-July 9
Fifty high school students, from sophomore to senior level, will gain insight to college life during this college simulation experience. Students will take courses in art, computer science, English, foreign languages, math, science and music appreciation while perfecting their study skills and receiving supplemental instruction for the upcoming school year.
CONTACT: Tony Marin, (505) 646-5732, amarin@nmsu.edu
BORDERLANDS WRITING PROJECT
May 31-July 1
This summer institute seeks to promote exemplary instruction of writing in every classroom in New Mexico’s borderlands. The project’s mission is to improve the teaching of writing and advance scholarship in schools in the borderlands area. Interested individuals may visit the Web site http://education.nmsu.edu/projects/borderlands/.
CONTACT: Kyle Shanton, (505) 646-2332, kshanton@nmsu.edu
MATHSTAR LESSON STUDY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
June 1-3
MathStar will be sponsoring a leadership workshop for teachers interested in becoming qualified lesson study facilitators.
CONTACT: Karin Wiburg, (505) 646-1500, kwiburg@nmsu.edu
MINORITY ACCESS TO RESEARCH CAREERS (MARC) PROGRAM
June 1-Aug. 11
Students in the MARC program will participate in research this summer. The 13 students in their first year of the program will do laboratory research on the NMSU campus and participate in three teaching components. The 12 students in their second year of the program will participate in summer research internships at various institutions around the country. The program’s goal is to prepare undergraduate students for post-graduate advanced studies in biomedical sciences and help them lead to Ph.D. degrees.
CONTACT: Cathilia Flores, (505) 646-3476, caflores@nmsu.edu
NMSU PRESCHOOL
June 1-30
Twenty-one children, ages 3 to 5 years old, will participate in individual and small group activities. NMSU students will work with children using the Reggio Emilia approach to teaching, which includes viewing the teacher, child and family as able to contribute to learning and an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable environment as necessary for children to be able to reach their full potential.
CONTACT: Kate Puckett, (505) 646-3206, kpuckett@nmsu.edu
DARIN SPENCE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMPS
Girls’ Individual Basketball Camp
June 1-2
This camp, for kindergarten through eighth grade, focuses on the basic fundamentals of basketball such as shooting, passing and ball handling.
“ Camp Out” Position Camp
June 27-28
Girls ages 14-18 will learn about and improve skills for their individual positions in the Pan American Center. The camp is designed to give the opportunity to learn positions at the high school and collegiate levels.
CONTACT: Lisa Brown, (505) 646-1570, lisab@nmsu.edu
MATHMATICALLY CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (MC2) ACADEMIES
June 6-23, July 11-28
The MATHSTAR and New Mexico Math-Science Partnership (MC2) will sponsor three academies designed to help middle school teachers learn mathematics content and apply what they are learning with students who will be visiting the academies during the last two weeks. The academies are also designed to help teachers meet the No Child Left Behind criteria and enhance mathematics instruction. New Mexico State University will host the first institute. The other will be held in Carlsbad, with one co-sponsored by the Northern Network in El Rito in northern New Mexico.
CONTACT: Karin Wiburg, (505) 646-1407, kwiburg@nmsu.edu
LAS CRUCES PRE-FRESHMAN ENGINEERING PROGRAM
June 6-July 22
One hundred-fifty middle and high school students will participate in a range of programs designed to introduce them to science, mathematics and engineering concepts.
CONTACT: Alyne Fulte, (505) 646-4007, alcotton@nmsu.edu
SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOPS
The Kinesthetic Learner
June 6-9
During the workshop, general education, special education and physical education teachers of kindergarten through eighth grade will learn how to include movement in education so all students can participate in kinesthetic activities that can be learned in the classroom.
Viva La Danse
June 23-28
Flamenco, Spanish Dance, Ballet Folklorico, and Argentine Tango will be instructed and performed by guest artists Jose Tena, Pablo Rodarte, Luren Bellucci and Michael Walker. The classes are for beginners and for those who have dance experience. The performance is Sunday, June 26.
CONTACT: Debra Knapp, (505) 646-2070, deknapp@nmsu.edu
NMSU DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
Children’s Theater Workshop
June 6-24
Elementary and middle school students from second through eighth grade will participate in the performance of “The Storyteller: Legends from the Southwest.” Classes will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Hershel Zohn Theatre on the NMSU campus. The final performance of “The Storyteller: Legends from the Southwest” will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, in the Hershel Zohn Theatre.
CONTACT: Ruth Cantrell, (505) 646-4517, rucantre@nmsu.edu
NIKE JUNIOR GOLF CAMP
June 12-17, July 10-15
Players ages 9 to 18 will hone their golf skills.
CONTACT: Pat Gavin and Eddie Renio, (505) 646-7686, pgavin@nmsu.edu, erenio@nmsu.edu
SUMMER HEALTH CAREERS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
June 12-July 23
High school students from throughout Southern New Mexico will participate in a program at NMSU for six weeks, take courses and participate in activities, including a trip to the University of New Mexico Medical School on July 15, certification in First Aid/CPR and career shadowing opportunities in various health professions and medical centers in the Las Cruces area. Participants also will receive training in student skills, psycho-educational skills, cultural competency in the health careers and eight other courses related to health careers. Students will present their own research projects and poster displays at an awards ceremony on July 23. Summer HCOP activities are meant to help students pursue an education in health careers and prepare them for the rigor of college and to become part of a diverse and culturally competent health workforce.
CONTACT: Cristobal Rodriguez, (505) 646-3441, Ext. 23, crisrod@nmsu.edu
FUTURE AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARS SUMMER PROGRAM
June 12-17
American Indian high school juniors and seniors will come to NMSU to participate in the Future American Indian Scholars Summer Program, a one-week orientation to college life.
CONTACT: Lydia Jacquez, (505) 646-4207, ljacquez@nmsu.edu
SUMMER BAND CAMP
June 19-25
The Department of Music is offering an intensive week of music, study and performance for high school students throughout the southwest. The students will participate in musical activities including concert bands, jazz bands and private lessons. The camp will also include evening entertainment including concerts, cookouts, movies, talent shows and more.
CONTACT: Greg Fant, (505) 646-2421, gfant@nmsu.edu
AGGIE JUNIOR GOLF CAMP
June 26-July 1
The 2005 NMSU Aggie Junior Golf Camp is open to boys and girls ages 11-17 who are interested in learning the game of golf and pursuing their game to the next level.
CONTACT: NMSU Athletics Department, (505) 646-7630
LAS CRUCES MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND CAMP
June 27-July 1
More than 350 students will meet on the NMSU campus to get acquainted with the band and band instruments. Students who have never played an instrument before will receive guidance in choosing an instrument and experienced students can receive instructions on a second instrument.
CONTACT: Tony Montano, (505) 523-7315, tmontano@mh.lcps.k12.nm.us
STATE 4-H CONFERENCE
July 11-15
More than 400 students from New Mexico will meet on the NMSU campus to compete in a variety of contests ranging from livestock judging and archery to marksmanship and consumer products ratings. The festivities will include a dance.
CONTACT: Amy Zemler, (505) 646-5204, azemler@nmsu.edu
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL JORNADA SYMPOSIUM
July 14
The Jornada Symposium will present 15 invited talks on various research projects in the Chihuahuan Desert region from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jornada Experimental Range Building (Wotton Hall), 2995 Knox St., from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A social and barbecue dinner will be held at the Jornada Experimental Range, about 30 miles northeast of Las Cruces. The Jornada Basin Long Term Ecological Research project at NMSU deals with the dynamics of the desert in which we live.
CONTACT: Kris Havstad, (505) 646-4842, khavstad@nmsu.edu
UCA CHEERLEADING CAMP
July 18-21
Sponsored by the Universal Cheerleaders Association and will be held on the NMSU campus.
CONTACT: Jamie Graham, (806) 352-4999
NCA CHEERLEADING CAMP
July 22-25
Sponsored by the National Cheerleaders Association and will be held on the NMSU campus.
CONTACT: Jack, 1-800-527-4422, Ext. 1278
AGGIE VOLLEYBALL CAMPS
Setter Camp
July 23-24
Each session begins with group demonstration and instruction by NMSU Volleyball Coach Michael Jordan. The Single-Item-Focus style of teaching allows participants to master the art of setting one step at a time. NMSU assistant coaches and current Aggie players will instruct in small groups of no more than 10 campers to one coach. Drills will be designed according to skill level. Campers will work on their skills in the same drills that New Mexico State players use during the season.
Team Camp
July 25-27
This camp will focus on developing serving, passing, setting, attacking and defense and transition skills in a team environment. Sessions will include advanced offensive and defensive systems with information and team concepts offered by the NMSU coaching staff for each individual team. Great tournament experience is also provided for high school teams looking to compete prior to their season. Each team will be provided with a camp coach and will have the opportunity to work directly with NMSU Volleyball Coach Michael Jordan. Teams are limited to minimum of six and maximum of 12 players.
All Skills Camp
July 28-31
Campers will be grouped by level of athleticism, experience and age into elite, intermediate or beginner levels. The camp focuses on developing all volleyball skills in a fun and energetic environment. Campers will also be grouped for competitive games within their skill level.
Adult Camp
Aug. 1-3
The first ever Adult Camp will focus on all the skills necessary to enjoy the game of volleyball at any level. Competitive games will be coupled with skill sessions to improve ability. All variations of volleyball will be covered.
CONTACT: Ashley Hardee, (505) 646-2368, wbranch@nmsu.edu
UDA DANCE CAMP
July 26-29
Sponsored by the Universal Dancers Association and will be held on the NMSU campus.
CONTACT: Jamie Graham, (806) 352-4999
LIONS SURVIVOR CAMP
Aug. 1-5
This second annual camp is designed to give children who are deaf or hard of hearing a chance to participate in a developmentally appropriate camp that will help improve their motor skills and recreational enjoyment, sponsored by the Las Cruces Sunrise Lion’s Club. The program consists of activities in the pool, gym and dance areas and at the NMSU Rockwall, a climbing wall. The activities are designed to improve balance, agility and cardiovascular strength.
CONTACT: Scott Pedersen, (505) 646-2071, pedersen@nmsu.edu
AGGIE PRIDE BAND CAMP
Aug. 11-21
Members of the “Worlds Most Dangerous Marching Band” will learn music and marching style in preparation for the upcoming football season. The camp will culminate with the band’s annual Concert on the Green.
CONTACT: Fran Kemp, (505) 646-2304, fkem@nmsu.edu
AGGIE WELCOME WEEK
Aug. 16-19
This new student orientation will give incoming freshmen the opportunity to meet faculty and staff in their colleges before classes begin, listen to national speakers address a wide variety of issues, smart choices about alcohol and other relevant information. Students will participate in team-building exercises, discussions about the variety of programs offered, campus tours and special events.
CONTACT: Aggie Welcome Week Office, (505) 646-1055
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO SCIENCE ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS AEROSPACE ACADEMY (SNM-SEMAA)
June 6-July 1
Middle and High school students will be engaged in inquiry-based science learning in the SEMAA laboratory located in the Engineering Complex 3. They will be exploring the mysteries of Mercury and flight. 100 students from grades 6-9 will attend this academy (25 each week).
CONTACT: Susan Brown, 646-1397, susanbro@nmsu.edu