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'The Sounds of America'! – ENMU Hosting 35th POPS Concert on Saturday, April 12
by Dr. Patrice Caldwell
Executive Director, Planning and Analysis

The University Friends of Music and the Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music will present the 35th annual POPS Dinner Concert on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Tickets are $25 per person, with proceeds supporting scholarships for music students.

The gala event features performances by the Swanee Singers, the Faculty Jazz Players, and a full program by the 75 members of ENMU's Symphonic Band. Musical selections will complement the evening's theme of "The Sounds of America," ranging from show tunes to marches, and classic pieces from the American songbook and silver screen.
Diners will enjoy a gourmet meal of garden salad, Chicken Breast Supreme with sherried mushroom sauce, herb-roasted new potatoes, carrot soufflé, yeast rolls and butter and red velvet cake. A vegetarian option is available upon request when tickets are ordered.

Tickets are sold by mail only. Please send $25 per person by check payable to University Friends of Music to POPS Concert, P.O. Box 195, Clovis, NM 88101.

For more information, contact the School of Music at 505.562.2377 or Nancye Gressett at 505.760.0619.
(photos by Richard Salas)

ENMU Receives NEH Grant for Two Southwestern History and Literature Classes
by Britt Hochhausler
ENMU-Roswell
Eastern New Mexico University is celebrating Roosevelt County’s centennial in a different way: by offering two summer classes in Southwestern history and literature. The project is being supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Both classes begin July 1 and apply to the Greater Southwestern Studies minor at ENMU.

Applying for a grant from the NEH is fairly easy. However, the application process takes time, according to an ENMU professor. [more]
(photo by Greg Erf)

ENMU-Roswell Presenting Free Acoustic Guitar Concert on April 11
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

On Friday, April 11 , Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will present solo acoustic guitarist and songwriter, Jerrod Daniel in concert in the Performing Arts Center on campus. Two free performances are scheduled at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Those who attend can enjoy a variety of music from Daniel's new album, "What You Could Have Had," released on Love Conquers All Records. Daniel has performed across the country, and enjoys playing in coffee houses and more intimate venues, like the Performing Arts Center.

Daniel will perform a variety of original songs with jazz, rock, and folk influences. He said his musical style is varied. "I guess it's usually based around me and my guitar, so I'd like to say folk, but sometimes when I get in the studio, or get an unction, it becomes a lot more than that. I don't know, Neo Post Pop Folk Rock Bluesy Country Jazz?" Daniel said some of the musicians he admires include Elvis, Cat Stevens, U2, Jim Croce, Lionel Richie, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, and America.

Daniel says his album, "What You Could Have Had," is about the choices and decisions people make in their lives. "You know, it's about taking the high road or taking the low road. Sometimes people settle, instead of going for their dreams. Sometimes they go for their dreams, and take for granted the other things – really what they could have had – they don't see the big picture."

Following his concert in Roswell, Daniel will travel to Flagstaff, Ariz., to perform at Northern Arizona University. For more information, contact Lisa White Buchanan at 624.7379.

ENMU Debaters Win National Championship
The Eastern New Mexico University debaters have returned to campus as national champions, having won first place at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament at Morgan State University.

”A total team effort by ENMU debaters put us on top,” according to John Foy, graduate assistant coach. Mick Souders and Lawrence Williams defeated Ithaca College in the final debate. Close behind was the team of Darrick Matthews and Sam Strain with only one loss in elimination rounds. Approximately 70 colleges and universities participated in the national tournament. [more]

Professors Discuss Violations of Geneva Accords During Iraq War
by Colleen Wright
Communication Services

While ethics in war is always shrouded in shades of gray, one thing that is clear is that Iraq has violated the Geneva Accords in its treatment of prisoners of war (POW), according to Dr. Donald Elder, chair of the Department of History at Eastern New Mexico University.

The Geneva Accords is an agreement signed in 1949 to enforce ethical rules about the conduct of war. "The agreement specifies what kind of actions are permissible," the history professor explains. "For example, soldiers may not use civilian cars or dress in civilian cloths. You can use booby traps to attack enemy soldiers, but not landmines which may harm civilians." [more]

ENMU Presenting 'Three Tall Women' on Apirl 10-12
by Britt Hochhausler
ENMU Communication Services

The Department of Music and Dance at Eastern New Mexico University will present “Three Tall Women,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy featuring three lead female roles, on April 10-12 at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. The play is written by Edward Albee, award-winning author of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and one of the leaders of the American absurdist movement in theatre.

“Three Tall Women” is about three tall women who may or may not be parts of the same woman and their experiences as they reminisce about life and relationships. The play does not always function in reality. The three lead roles do not have names, but are called A, B and C.

“The play forces you to laugh at simple life happenings such as getting older, forgetting, male/female relationships, and mother/son relationships,” said Janiece Scarbrough, associate professor of theatre and director of “Three Tall Women.”

This play will also serve as the senior recital for Leslie Nesbit.

“We chose the play because there are three very strong female parts, and we are always looking for parts for women,” Ms. Scarbrough said. “We always carefully choose the senior recital roles to fit the student, and this is perfect for Leslie.”

The play features four ENMU student actors. Leslie, a Manzano High School graduate, plays B; Jennifer Livingston, an Eldorado High School graduate, plays C; Tanya Miller, an Eldorado High School graduate, plays C; and Solomon Romney, a Valley High School graduate, plays The Boy.

The play is a completely student-designed production. The lighting designer is Stephanie Hensley, scenic designer is Ruth Browne, and costume designer is Will Curry.

Tickets are $3 and will be available at the door.

For more information, call Janiece Scarbrough at 505.562.2476.
(photos by Britt Hochhausler)

ENMU Hosting Native American Awareness Week on April 11-18
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services

The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University will host the 1st Annual Native American Awareness Week from April 11-April 18.

The first event is a presentation called “Great American Indian Dancers” in the Campus Union Building (CUB) Ballroom at 7 p.m. General admission is $5, $3 for students with ENMU ID, and $2 for children over 6. There is a family package for $12 for two adults and two kids. [more]

ENMU Professor Reads Original Poem in Becky Sharp Auditorium
Dr. Anthony Oldknow, professor of English, recently recited his original "White Horses" poem to a gathering of literati in the Becky Sharp Auditorium.

"White Horses"
by Tony Oldknow

See the white horses, altogether in a field grazing,
Cold wind billowing up in the flame of their tails-
They are so arrogant, so proud, so fully alive with love,
The fierce eye that will back off and bellow, kill perhaps,
With the steel up-thrust shoe, the glinting spark maker,
Sharpened on granite. I have been on a horse, riding afraid,
And he wanted me to think he wanted to scrape me off
Onto barbed wire or stop suddenly and spatter my head
Into a tree trunk there in the rain. He was alive.
I was on the back of a living thing. He had a mind
Of his own. I was not in control. I was sure no one on a horse
Is ever really in control. He lunged out with me on his back,
Snarling at another horse, establishing his leadership,
Making me too perhaps look like a leader, earning me jeers
And hatred and anger and disappointment of all the other
Fat riders trying to look in charge there in the moving darkness
Of trees and mud. I like to think now that he liked me,
That horse, took a fancy to me and only half tried to throw me,
That he too jeered at the others with their pretences, which,
Like mine, he knew all too well. So, there they are in the cold
And blazing sun and brisk ice wind where the crocuses bend
And shiver, proud horses, seeing again what they have seen
Over and over in their raw fields: themselves, the lords;
Us, tolerated-keeping us off with images of our weak, cowardly
Eyes and shivering mouths on the surfaces of their eyes.

ENMU-Roswell Sponsoring Flag Football Tourney
by Donna Gutierrez
Communication Services

ENMU-Roswell is the college intramural sponsor for this year's 8th Annual Roswell Hike It & Spike It 4-on-4 Flag Football Tournament. The tournament is set for Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25 at the Cielo Grande Recreation Area at 1500 West College in Roswell.

Those teams who enter in the college intramural division will not have to pay an entry fee, but do qualify for all the prizes. The tournament is open to colleges within a 250-mile radius. A traveling trophy will also go home with the winning team in the division. The trophy is currently being held by NMSU.

The proceeds from this year's tournament will benefit the United Way of Chaves County. Local event sponsors are the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, Xcel Energy, Bank of the Southwest, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., and Wal-Mart.

The 2002 tournament attracted more than 20,000 spectators watching 206 teams. The Roswell tournament is the largest Hike It & Spike It tournament in the region and tournament coordinator Cla Avery expects an even larger, more successful tournament this year.

For more information, call Mr. Avery at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce toll free at 1.877.849.7679 or check the web site www.roswellgridiron.com. Mr. Avery can be e-mailed at cavery@dfn.com. The entry deadline is Saturday, May 3.
(photo by Donna Gutierrez)

Having to Deal with Unacceptable Employee Behavior? Help is on the Way!
The Staff Development Task Force is sponsoring a SkillPath workshop on "Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior" on from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22.
The workshop will deal with such types as the "Antagonist," "Blameless Bob," "Whiner," "Thumb-Twiddler," "Tortoise," "Mr. Attitude" (such as Monday Memo editor), "Hand-Holder," Early Retiree," "Worrywart" and "Clock-Watcher." The workshop will give supervisors tips on how to get productivity, cooperation and results from non-Spirit-of-Eastern types without incurring resentment or damaging relationships.

Participants will learn such techniques as how to recognize the 15 warning signs that a problem is brewing, how to act – not react – in a negative situation, offering constructive feedback, choosing the right intervention technique, setting measurable performance standards, how to determine when to terminate an employee and how to conduct such a meeting, and how to be protected from wrongful termination lawsuits.

While the University has offered several workshops on how to document unacceptable employee behavior, this workshop is the first designed to assist supervisors in dealing effectively with such employees. These performance management methods will result in higher morale, fewer discipline problems and increased productivity.

There is a charge of $50 per participant (charged to ENMU departmental budgets) to help cover the charges. The regular fee is $149.

Please call Candy at ext. 4490 to reserve your spot and give her your budget number. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis with a maximum of 40 participants.
(left photo by Jennifer Poyer, right by John Pritchett)

Keep Up With the Latest in ENMU Varsity Athletics
by Robert McKinney
Sports Information Director

For the latest press releases from the Sports Information Office, click here: [more]

Quote of the Week

"The secret of teaching is to appear to have known all your life what you learned this afternoon." – Author Unknown

Caught in the Act

Ed Kabrick, head athletic trainer, taking time out of his busy schedule to offer physical therapy to a regular old staff member suffering from a noon-time basketball injury.

Question of the Week

Q. Did Judy Armstrong really play in the faculty/staff basketball game between the Roswell and Portales campuses?

A. Yes, but reports that she dunked the ball are slightly exaggerated.

Candid Camera

ENMU-Roswell/ENMU-Portales Split 'April Fool's Basketball Battle' Doubleheader
(photos by Donna Gutierrez)

Fighting Tumbleweeds Win Epic Faculty/Staff Dust-Up

'Battle' Lives Up to Name – In the first-ever sports competition between the Roswell and Portales campuses of Eastern New Mexico University, the two campuses played the "April Fool's Basketball Battle" doubleheader on April 1 in the ENMU-Roswell gym. The first game was between faculty/staff, followed by the intramural champions from Portales vs. an all-star intramural team from Roswell. The faculty/staff game more than lived up to the "battle" part of the title. In a hard-fought, physical contest, the Fighting Tumbleweeds of ENMU-Roswell defeated the Goober Gulchers of ENMU-Portales, 80-75. Gregory M. Jones of the Roswell Daily Record described the action this way: "It was a surprisingly physical game, with bodies banging and bouncing off the floor as the ebullient atmosphere quickly dissipated, giving way to some serious competition." The Fighting Tumbleweeds were led by the amazing Ray Smith (pictured in lower right corner of above photo) with 46 points – including 10 three-pointers.

The Goober Gulchers

The Dusty Half-Dozen Road Warriors – High scorers for the Goober Gulchers were Mark Romero with 27, Don "Doc" Elder with 22, and James Chacon with 13. The Goober Gulchers would like to express their appreciation to all the folks at ENMU-Roswell for their hospitality. A special thank you to Judy Armstrong, Donna Gutierrez and Eva Watley for their tremendous efforts in organizing the event. Gratitude also to Bill "Shaq" Jones for the tasty after-game meal. The Goober Gulchers extend a cordial invitation to the Fighting Tumbleweeds to come to Portales for a game of their choice – basketball, flag football or softball. Although it will be hard to match the hospitality of ENMU-Roswell, ENMU-Portales will do its best, and try to have a first-aid station for both teams.

Before the Game

Nice to Meet You – The two teams exchange cordial greetings and peanut and pecan products. One player was overheard suggesting that the goodies be sent to an ENMU-Roswell lab for testing.

The Sixth Man

Rooting for the Home Team – The enthusiastic crowd cheered wildly for every Fighting Tumbleweed bucket. In a show of great sportsmanship, about a half-dozen fans later broke away and sat near the Goober Gulchers' bench to root for the lonely visitors.

Up in the Air (photo by Colleen Wright)

Air Smith and Air Elder – Ray Smith of the Fighting Tumbleweeds contests a shot by Don Elder of the Goober Gulchers.

Driving the Lane

No License Required – Mark Romero prepares to drive toward the basket, with Judy Armstrong bracing herself as the last line of defense.

The Drive Aftermath

Checking Out the Vitals – Tumbleweed Judy Armstrong gets a "breather" from Dottie Lee after the Gulcher's drive.

Dottie, Please Report to the Floor

Who Needs Football? – While being helped up again, one of the Gulchers was heard to comment to a downed Tumbleweed, "Don't you think scheduling a football game would be a bit redundant?"

Rare Battlefield Respite

Peaceful, Easy Feeling – Taking advantage of a split second as the ball goes in, both teams look up in grateful repose for the rare battlefield respite.

Making the (Extra) Point

Working for a Bonus – Eva Watley of the Fighting Tumbleweeds works to get around Wanda Newberry of the Goober Gulchers. The women had an extra incentive to score – they received a bonus point for each basket.

After the Battle

A Fairytale Ending – After the final buzzer, camaderie and brotherhood (and sisterhood) were exhibited by all and both campuses lived happily together forever after – with temporary exceptions for possible future contests.

Oh Yeah, There Was Also an Intramural Game

First ENMU Multi-Campus Intramural Champions – The ENMU-Portales men's intramural champions defeated an all-star intramural team from ENMU-Roswell, 108-95, in the second game of the doubleheader to claim the "First ENMU Multi-Campus Intramural Champions" title. Marcos White led Portales with 29 points, including nine three-pointers.

ENMU-Roswell All-Star Team

Valiant Effort – ENMU-Roswell made several rousing comebacks during the intramural championship game, before finally running out of time. Travis Gaines and Marques Bowman both finished with 13 points for Roswell.

Intense Youngsters

But Not As Intense As the Oldsters – Some fans expressed surprise that the faculty/staff game turned out to be more physical than the intramural one.

Scenes from the Advanced Warning Tour (photos by Richard Salas)

Heads of the State of ENMU (photo by Donna Gutierrez)

Photo Op at ENMU-Roswell – (L-R) Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president; Alva Carter, regent; Dr. Judy Armstrong, ENMU-Roswell provost; Tracy Henderson, regent; Dr. Jay Gurley, regent; and Marshall Stinnett, regent.

Basketball Not Only Thing Happening at ENMU-Roswell (photo by Donna Gutierrez)

There Was Also a Career Fair – ENMU-Roswell co-sponsored the Spring 2003 Career Fair with the Roswell Chamber of Commerce on April 3. About 32 employers participated and 270 area job seekers attended. Picture are (L-R) Dina Jenks, recruiter for Career and Technical Education, and Jim Primm, director of the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program.

Happy 23rd! (photo by Wendel Sloan)

So Far, Five of the Best Years of Her Life – Colleen Wright, a student writer in Communication Services who has had frequent bylines and photo credits in the Monday Memo, recently celebrated her 23rd birthday in the office. Colleen reports that her five years at Eastern – including time spent after-hours in Debaca Hall – have been some of the finest and most fulfilling of her soon-to-be adult life.

A Tisket, A Tasket... (photo by Wendel Sloan)

A Pink Easter Basket – Win everything you need for Easter, including a stuffed bunny, chocolate candy, flower bulbs, plastic candy-filled eggs, plastic basket, egg-coloring kit, toys and more! Even though it's not a Slinky, it's still fun for adults and kids alike! Valued at $35, this is a basket you don't want to miss! Chances are $1 per ticket from any AEOP member, or go by the Information Center in the Administration Building. The drawing will take place on April 15 at 10 a.m. Please call Kathie at ext. 2200 for additional information.

Dr. Tracy Carr, assistant professor of music, was a guest soloist at the University of New Mexico's faculty recital of Dr. Kevin Vigneau, Friday, March 14.

Dr. Caryl Johnson of the FCS Department at Eastern and Dr. Vannetta Perry, Executive Director, Global EduTrek, received a $64,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Education - Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program. As part of the grant, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Perry will take 18 public school educators to Ghana, West Africa the month of July.

Dr. Zhiming Liu and his graduate students (Naresh Pandey, Jennifer Buntz, and Vikram Pruvenna) attended the Second Annual Symposium of the New Mexico Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network in Taos from Feb. 28 to March 2. They presented two research papers: (1) Isolation and Purification of a Putative Progesterone Binding Protein from the Plasma Membrane of Xenopus laevis; (2) Differential Effects of a Progesterone Receptor Antagonist, Mifepristone, on Follicular Maturation and Ovulation in Xenopus laevis.

Dr. Antony Oldknow, L&L, has had one poem published: "Refugee" The Montserrat Review (California) #7 (Spring 2003): 2.