NMSU-A News
Eulogy for Lowery Davis
October 24, 2008
Lowery H. Davis, former dean of the New Mexico State University College of Human and Community Services, now the College of Health and Social Services, passed away in Las Cruces October 4th at the age of 87. According to many NMSU Alamogordo Faculty & Staff, Lowery was a consistent and effective supporter of NMSU-A during his tenure. For a NMSU Communications Release on Dean Davis, please see: NMSU remembers first dean of College of Human and Community Services.
Dr. David Townsend presented a eulogy for Lowery Davis on October 9th. Here it is in full:
EULOGY for LOWERY DAVIS
Delivered by David Townsend
October 9, 2008
Several years ago, Lowery called me in Alamogordo and, serious, as only Lowery could be, asked if I would do a eulogy at his funeral. Equally seriously, I told him I had a very crowded calendar and what date did he have in mind? Lowery, very serious by this time, told me I would never amount to anything because I could not get serious. I agreed to do the eulogy because there is no graceful way to decline. Besides, I loved Lowery Davis and was honored by the request, hoping this day would never come, but it has.
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Spring Schedule Available Online
October 23, 2008
The NMSU-A Spring 2009 Class Schedule is now available online!
- Spring 2009 Class Schedule (PDF, 1.7 MB)
The printed edition should be available by Monday, October 27th.
More Nursing Scholarships Awarded
October 3, 2008
The Dorothy K. Talbert Nursing Scholarship was awarded to Raelynn Johnson This nursing scholarship was established by Mary and Bill Moore in 2005 to honor Mrs. Talbert’s many years of dedicated service to nursing. It pays $1500 each semester for each of the four semesters leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing.
A third nursing scholarship awarded this fall at NMSU-A was the Karyl M. Smith Nursing Scholarship which is awarded to a 3rd or 4th semester nursing student who meets the eligibility requirements. It awards $1000 based on academic excellence and financial need and $500 based on academic excellence alone. This year’s recipient is Cheryl Sloane-Rodgers (no photo available).
