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WESTERN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (WILL)WILL offers a lifetime adventure for continued intellectual discovery in a supportive, expansive, and informal learning environment - for eager learners of any age. Will is a grass-roots organization created by Grant County residents and is a partner of Western New Mexico University in Silver City.
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 HISTORY OF THE SPANISH BARB HORSE IN THE U.S. AND NORTH AMERICA The story of a strain of the Spanish Barb horse, called the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Barb. This line (strain) goes back to the late 1800s, when it was discovered in a remote area in southern Arizona, now the Buenos Aires Nature Preserve. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy took on the "rescue" of this herd in 1989. [ Spring Course Schedule ] The Spring schedule includes 70+ courses in seven categories. |
 NEW MEXICO'S CENTURY OF LEADERSHIP IN SPACE EXPLORATIONFriday, March 28, 2014 at 6:00 pm Parotti Hall Auditorium, in the WNMU Fine Arts Complex Loretta Hall, Author and Space Ambassador for the National Space Society. Loretta will discuss ". . . New Mexico's crucial contributions to manned space flight made by scientists, engineers, and assorted adventurers, beginning with Robert Goddard's arrival in Roswell in 1930. [ Program Details . . . ] |
 GARY TROUSDALE, STORYBOARD ARTIST/DIRECTOR Thursday, April 10, 2014, 6:30pm Parotti Hall Auditorium, in the WNMU Fine Arts Complex Gary Trousdale, Storyboard Artist/Director gained prominence in his field with the success of his animated film directorial debut Beauty and the Beast, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and won a LAFCA Award. Get to know some of America's finest artists - learn about an artist's motivations, techniques and history while being genuinely entertained. Light refreshments will be served. [ Program Details . . . ] |
 THOUGHTS ON LIFE AS A NEW MEXICO WRITER Friday, April 25, 2014 Refreshments- 5:00pm, Presentation- 5:30pm WNMU Global Resources Auditorium Michael McGarrity, author of the acclaimed Kevin Kerney crime-suspense novels that take place in modern New Mexico, will discuss his experiences as a writer and law enforcement officer. Refreshments will be served in the auditorium lobby. [ Program Details . . . ] |
 ONE DAY UNIVERSITY Friday, April 4, 2014 WNMU Global Resource Center This annual program is made possible through the combined efforts of The Western Institute for Lifelong Learning and Western New Mexico University. [ Program Details . . . ] |