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Briana Beaudoin Plans to Help Children as an Adoption Center Agent

Written by Dillon Korte

Briana Beaudoin wants to be a positive force for children. “I had a hard childhood, and one thing that my life taught me was that we need more caring, competent social workers in the world,” she said.

Briana Beaudoin

“I hope to enhance the lives of the clients I encounter; and I love children, so I believe that I can be a positive force for children in need.”

The ENMU social work major has short-term plans to be a child welfare social worker, but hopes that she can pair children with good families as an agent for an adoption center one day.

“I want to make a difference in the lives of my clients throughout my career,” Briana explained. “I want to be the kind of social worker that someone remembers as the person who changed their lives in a positive way.”

Briana chose to attend ENMU because of financial aid access and the proximity to her hometown, Roswell, New Mexico. “I am from a very low-income family, and it has been very hard for me to navigate college life because of that, but the resources I’ve had at Eastern have made it all possible,” she shared.

“I loved the community and support that I felt on the ENMU campus and felt that the staff and faculty here would guide me through my college journey in the way I needed as a first-generation college student.”

International Student Finds Success at ENMU

Written by Shaylee Moon

“I chose my field of study because I am interested in the processes in and on the Earth,” says Ivar Moinat, an international student at ENMU pursuing a bachelor’s degree in environmental science.

Ivar Moinat

“Right now, I want to go into urban planning, which is a little different than my field of study,” stated Ivar, who plans to graduate in May 2020. “I want to be involved in big projects, like building new neighborhoods and more specific projects. I don’t really want to work on the technical side, but the planning side.”

Born in Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, to parents Hans Moinat and Carolien Edwards, Ivar came to ENMU as a freshman. His parents and his brother, Maxim Moinat, now live in a smaller town named Hoofddorp. Ivar credits his father, who competed in the 400m hurdles, for his running ability.

Ivar, who was named Greatest Greyhound (Men) and recieved the Greyhound Club Track and Field/Cross Country Scholarship this year, has been on the Dean’s List for six semesters. He took a leap of faith when choosing to attend ENMU. “I was attracted to the Environmental Science Program, and I had a good opportunity to be on the track team. It was hard to choose a school from far away because I was not able to visit, but it has been a great choice,” he said.