National Fraternity President

Tracey President of National Fraternity

By Toni Carrasco

Ken Tracey (BS 74) serves as the Eminent Supreme Archon (president) of the national Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (ΣAE).

The ΣAE fraternity currently has a presence on 250 college campuses across the nation and has initiated more than 300,000 members since its founding in 1856.

Under Ken’s direction, the ΣAE fraternity has seen great success in the past year. For the first time in the history of the organization, ΣAE initiated 4,300 members. ΣAE also had a record 800 members participate in the organization’s leadership school. Above all, Ken takes great pride in the fraternity’s continuing commitment to the communities in which its chapters are located. Prior to his current position, Ken served the fraternity in numerous capacities, including Eminent Supreme Recorder (executive director) from 1978 to 1992. Tracey holds the Merit Key and in 2001 received ΣAE’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award.

Ken has served on many other fraternal associations, including the Fraternity Executives Association and the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Currently, he is serving as ΣAE’s official delegate to the NIC. For his service to these organizations, he has received awards including the NIC Gold Medal in 2011.

Ken Tracey

Photograph courtesy of www.sae.net. Professionally, Ken is president of KDT & Company, which provides emblematic jewelry to many Greek organizations.

The Passage of Bond C

By Marysa Cordova

Bond C passed on Nov. 6, 2012. Roosevelt County passed the bond by 66 percent Overall the bond was passed by New Mexico voters by 60 percent. The bond raised funds without raising taxes.

Universities all over New Mexico will benefit from the passing of Bond C, receiving funds to help with campus renovations and improvements. ENMU is receiving $9 million to modernize the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building (JWLA), a facility built in 1961 that will now be renovated to meet today’s students’ learning needs.

Since the JWLA building is where the majority of general education courses are taught, many students will benefit from this building’s renovation, especially Eastern’s firstyear students. The passage of this bond financially benefits the community and the region with new construction, and for the University, JWLA’s renovation is a great opportunity to advance ENMU’s mission of student success.

Architectural rendering of the renovated JWLA Main/West Entry and the new Café addition under the existing north overhang