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ENMU's MBA Program Marketing Itself as 'Closer
Than You Think'
(taking road show to Roswell, Ruidoso,
Hobbs, Carlsbad and Clovis)
by Shane Brown
Communication Services
Eastern New Mexico University's Master of Business Administration
(MBA) program is allowing students around eastern New Mexico to earn
a master's degree in their hometowns.
The program has been around since the 1970s, usually averaging around
39 students, but recently that number has been rising. The reason is
because of a new marketing strategy, according to Dr. Lee Weyant, assistant
professor of management and graduate coordinator.
When Dr. Weyant became the MBA coordinator 18 months ago, he decided
to refocus on
marketing the MBA program. "I wanted to market the
program a little more aggressively, especially at the ITV (instructional
TV) sites," Dr. Weyant said.
With help from his graduate assistants to coordinate newspaper
and radio ads, Dr. Weyant schedules periodic information meetings at
the ITV sites in Roswell, Hobbs, Clovis, and Ruidoso. These meetings
provided general information about the MBA and emphasized the ENMU MBA
is "Closer than you think". [more]
(photos by Shane Brown)
Secretary Has Her Own Method to the Science
Fair Madness
by Colleen Wright
Communication Services
Walking into the Math office at Eastern New Mexico University this time
of year, one cannot help but notice the secretary's desk piled high
with Science Fair entries. For 17 years, this has become an annual ritual
for Rosemary Mathews.
The entry forms are from students entering the Southeastern New Mexico
Regional Science and Engineering Fair at ENMU. One of six regional science
fairs affiliated with the Intel International Science and Enginering
Fair, the Regional Fair has been held at Eastern since 1986. The competition
is for sixth through twelfth graders in the southeastern part of the
state. [more]
(photo by Colleen Wright))
ENMU Grad Appointed to New Mexico Supreme Court
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services
An alumnus of Eastern New Mexico University was recently appointed to
the New Mexico Supreme Court. Edward L. Chavez, a 1978 graduate of ENMU,
was selected by Governor Bill Richardson to serve on the court.
Chavez graduated with a bachelor’s of business administration degree.
He is a member of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Chavez entered ENMU at the age of 16. While at ENMU, he was a member
and president of the Association to Help Our Race Advance (AHORA). Chavez
also started a minority recruitment program. “ENMU President Warren
Armstrong was very supportive of those efforts,” Chavez said. Chavez
continued to help recruit after his graduation. [more]
Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture
Series Set for February 27 with 'The Awful Truth'
(about archaeology)
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by Colleen Wright
Communication Services
Eastern New Mexico University is hosting the annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams
Lecture Series  on
Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College
of Business.
Dr. Lynne Sebastian, director of Historic Preservation Programs for
the SRI Foundation, a private non-profit dedicated to historic preservation,
and president-elect of the Society for American Archaeology, will speak
on 'The Awful Truth about Archaeology.” The lecture is free and
open to the public.
This will be the third annual lectureship, according to Dr. David Batten,
assistant professor of anthropology. The Department of Anthropology
named the presentation, sponsored by Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club and
the Department of Anthropology, after famous female anthropologist/archaeologist
and former ENMU employee Dr. Cynthia Irwin-Williams.
The late Dr. Irwin-Williams was born and grew up in Denver, Colo. As
early as the age of 12 she developed a passion for archaeology when
she got a job with her brother working part-time in the archaeology
department in the Denver Museum of Natural History. [more]
Music Department Sets Spring Concert for
Friday, February 28
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services
The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University will hold a
spring concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28 in Buchanan Hall of the
Music Building.
The Spring Choral Concert, free and open to the public, will present
the Chamber Singers and the University Singers. In the first half of
the concert, the University Singers will perform pieces emphasizing
diversity. This performance will include Hebrew, Native American and
Scandinavian songs.
The Chamber Singers will perform several secular pieces including a
madrigal (light, secular Renaissance piece), a gypsy song by Brahms',
and a love song by Lauridsen. They will also perform "Regina Coeli,"
an extended sacred piece by Mozart for choir and soloists.
The concert is conducted by Dr. David Gerig, dean of the College of
Fine Arts.
For more information, call Dr. Gerig at 505.562.2373.
Flight Safety Training Center Funding Approved
at ENMU-Roswell
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell
Pilot training and research at the Flight Safety Training Center at
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will continue thanks to federal
funding approved in the 2003 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The bill contains
$3 million for the joint university-industry project, which trains commercial
airline pilots and collects research data utilizing advanced 'in-flight
simulation' technology.
Through this training, pilots learn how to respond to loss-of-control
aircraft situations, which is the leading cause of all commercial aviation
accidents. The program began operations one year ago. Approximately
80 pilots have completed the training, with about 3,000 more on a waiting
list. [more]
History Professor to Speak on 'The Man Who
Segregated Baseball'
Dr. Donald Elder, ENMU professor of history, will present "The
Man Who  Segregated
Baseball" at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Colloquium
at noon on Thursday, Feb. 27 in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union
Building.
Everyone is invited, and welcome to bring lunch from the cafeteria while
listening to Dr. Elder's talk. The man to the
left in a "cap" is a hint.
TRiO Celebrating 38th on March
7 with Scholarship Luncheon
by Nico Cameron
Student Support Services/College Success Program Director
This year Eastern's TRiO programs will celebrate the anniversary of
38 years of TRiO.
Eastern has had TRiO programs for over 30 years, and we will celebrate
TRiO Day with a luncheon in the Ballroom on Friday, March 7. Entertainment
will be provided by some of Eastern's music students who will present
some arias from Dido & Aeneas. A big thanks to David Duke who is
arranging the music students.
Eastern's TRiO Achiever for 2003 will be a former Upward Bound student,
Erika Mendoza. Erika is applying to medical school at UNM. She graduated
from UNM last may with a bachelor's degree in biology. She has been
doing medical research for the last four years relating to a link between
eye disease and diabetes. She dissects corneas and extracts RNA. She
also participated in a UB Math/ Science exchange while a participant
in UB.
Tickets will be $12.50. Proceeds will go to the TRiO Scholarship fund.
For more information, contact Student Support Services at 562.2455.
35th Annual POPS Dinner Concert Set for
April 12
by Dr. Patrice Caldwell
POPS Spokesperson
The 35th annual POPS Dinner Concert will present An American Heritage
of Music on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.
Featuring performances by the University Symphonic Band, the Swanee
Singers, and the Faculty Jazz Players, the event underwrites scholarships
for talented music students.
Admission is $25 per person, with tickets available by advance purchase
only.
Please join the University Friends of Music and ENMU's Music Department
for this evening of elegant dining and beautiful music.
For more information, contact the Department of Music at 505.562.2377.
Annual Williamson Lectureship Set for March
6
by Garet Ervin
ENMU Student
The 27th Annual Williamson Lectureship will be held Thursday, March
6, on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University.
Science fiction writers Joe Haldeman and Connie Willis will join Jack
Williamson as featured guest speakers. This year's lectureship, “Celebrating
75!”, honors Williamson's diamond anniversary of publishing science
fiction. Thursday’s luncheon, at 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., in the Campus
Union Ballroom, features comments by the writers, book sales and author
signings.
The Lectureship evening panel, at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music
Building, will further explore Williamson’s contributions to the
field. Books by the writers will also be available for purchase. The
panel event is free and open to the public.
For lunch reservations ($7 payable at the door) and for further information,
call 505.562.2315 or contact Patrice Caldwell by phone or e-mail at
Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu.
For more information, contact Patrice Caldwell at 505.562.2315.
Departments Invited to Showcase Themselves
During Science Fair
by Rosemary Mathews
Science Fair Secretary
Attention, Academic Departments: Every year Eastern New Mexico University
hosts the Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering Fair.
This year's fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 1. Please consider
participating in an open house that will showcase your department.
For instance the Science Department always hosts an open house for the
6th through 12th graders who bring their science projects to exhibit
on that day. We expect about 200 exhibitors, in addition to their parents
and teachers, and some siblings.
Many students are coming to a college campus for the first time, so
all departments are encouraged to have a presence on this day. For example,
non-science departments could produce a display with a scientific theme,
or help out with the machinations of Fair Day itself. To give you an
idea of the kind of presentation we have in mind, email
rosemary.mathews@enmu.edu or robert.mctaggart@enmu.edu
for more information.
Science Fair Web Page
The web page for the Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science and Engineering
Fair, being hosted by ENMU on March 1, can be found at http://academic.enmu.edu/mctaggar/www/ScienceFair.html.
The site also has a copy of the judges' reply form for those who would
like to judge.
Trio Encantada Performing in North Carolina
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services
Trio Encantada, a three-piece music ensemble featuring faculty from
Eastern New Mexico University, was chosen to perform at the annual International
Double Reed Society Conference (IDRS) this summer.
Formed in 1972, the IDRS is a prestigious international professional
organization for oboists and bassoonists. Currently, the organization
represents 5,200 members in 27 countries.
According to Dr. Tracy Carr, assistant professor of music history and
double reeds at ENMU, members of the society include professional musicians,
international soloists, students, amateurs, instrument dealers and supply
companies. The conference alternates locations between the U.S. and
abroad. [more]
(photo by Richard Salas)
Quote of the Week
"Just want to let you know we appreciate
your work. And we have been talking to Stephanie since she has been
at home, and she is really enjoying ENMU. She has talked to a lot of
her friends that are at different schools. She is very happy with her
choice to go to Portales; her decision was an excellent one and she
enjoys her classes and everybody. She earned 5 A's and 2 B's for the
semester grades. Again thanks a million! – Dennis Powell
Caught in the Act
Donna Gutierrez faithfully sending in great stories
and photos to the Monday Memo every week to keep employees from
all three campuses informed and entertained about what is going on at
ENMU-Roswell.
Cedric Palmer Named LSC South Player-of-the-Week
by Robert McKinney
Sports Information Director
 Eastern
New Mexico University senior forward Cedric Palmer (6’6”,
200 lbs., Houston, TX/McLennan CC) has been named Lone Star Conference
South Division Men’s Basketball Player-of-the-Week after leading
ENMU to a 3-0 record in games played Feb. 17 through Feb. 22.
Eastern defeated West Texas A&M, 85-76, on Feb. 17,
downed Angelo State, 93-88 in overtime, on Feb. 20, and defeated Abilene
Christian, 87-74, on Feb. 22.
All three games were played at Greyhound Arena, as ENMU
improved to 17-7 overall and to 9-1 in the LSC South.
The Greyhounds, who have won 13 of their last 14 games,
clinched at least a tie for the LSC South title. ENMU also clinched
a home game in the quarterfinals of the LSC Tournament, Mar. 4, against
either the third place team or the fourth place team from the LSC North.
[more]
(photo by Craig Massey)
Question of the Week
Q. If the Greyhounds win the Lone Star
Conference South Division in basketball, will they host the LSC Final
Four?
A. If they win their opening-round game
against the number four seed from the North Division on March 4, they
will host the LSC Final Four in Greyhound Arena on March 7-8.
(photo by Richard Salas)
Keep Up with the Latest in ENMU Varsity
Athletics
by Robert McKinney
Sports Information Director
To keep up with the latest in the world of ENMU varsity athletics, including
(in the game pictured above) the Greyhounds' dramatic over-time
victory against Angelo State University – after Angelo missed two
free throws with .5 seconds left in regulation – click here: [more]
Candid
Camera
Everyone
Was 'Bowled' Over at the Way the Ladies of 'The Alley' 'Strike'
a Pose When There's Cake to 'Spare'
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Sweet Ladies Serve as Warning
– At the grand opening
of the student support offices in "The Alley" in the
CUB basement, Nico, Tara, Diana and the Bettys serve as a dire
warning about the dangers of un-treated sugar addiction.
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TV
Debut
(photo by Richard Salas) |
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Who Says TV Can't Be High-Brow?
– Dr. Haig David-West, chair
of ENMU's Department of Art, made his television debut when Lisa
Schmidt of KVII-TV in Amarillo interviewed him about Lydia Thompson's
"Works on Paper" Black History Month exhibit in the
Runnels Gallery of Golden Library. There will be a reception for
Professor Thompson at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Runnels
Gallery, followed by her public lecture on "Contemporary
Crafts in Higher Education" at 7 p.m. in JWLA 112. Dr. Thompson
teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Her exhibit
runs through Feb. 28.
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ENMU-Roswell
Faculty/Staff Basketball Team?
(photo by Holly Kilness) |
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Although They Deny It –
This is rumored to be the ENMU-Roswell
Faculty/Staff Basketball Team which has challenged the grizzled
veterans from ENMU-Portales to a contest. Their clever cover story
is that this was actually part of the group of 21 faculty and
staff that attended Community College Day on Feb. 17 at the Legislature
in Santa Fe, which recognizes the programs and students in New
Mexico's 20 community colleges. At any rate, pictured are (L-R):
Cherryl Kilness, Carolyn Shearman, State Representative Dan Foley,
Helen Cogan, Judy Armstrong, Donna Gutierrez, Paul Merryman and
Bill Jones. (Secret scouting reports peg Jones as the probable
starting center.)
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Coaches?
(photo by Donna Gutierrez) |
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Community College Day in Santa
Fe – Jim Primm (left) and
Mike Montoya (seated) demonstrated the computerized flight simulator
that is used to train pilots at ENMU-R.
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Cheering
Section?
(photo by Donna Gutierrez) |
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Community College Day in Santa
Fe – Part of the ENMU-R
group at the evening student reception with State Representative
Avon Wilson were (L-R): Top row: Miguel Cruz, Dr. Dwight Rogers,
Dusty Heritage, Hipolitalisia Gutierrez, Gretchen Flanary; Bottom
row: Cherryl Kilness, Rollah Aston, Jane Batson, State Representative
Avon Wilson, Carolyn Shearman and Helen Cogan
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Trainers?
(photo by Donna Gutierrez) |
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Breathalyzer?...Hair Straightener?
– ENMU-R Respiratory Therapy
student Hipolitalisia Gutierrez assisted visitors with a device
used for measuring peak lung flow and oxygen saturation in the
blood at the Community College Day in Santa Fe.
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Strategy
Session?
(photo by Donna Gutierrez) |
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ENMU-Roswell Provost Judy Armstrong
– made a presentation to the Leadership Roswell
class during their visit to campus on Friday, Feb. 21.
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Engineering
a Win...
(photo by Wendel Sloan) |
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And Finally Putting 'The Love
Basket' to Rest Dr. Hamid Allamehzadeh,
assistant professor of electronics engineering, was the winner
of AEOP's "Love Basket" in their Valentine fundraiser.
Despite astronomical, astrological and mathematical odds, (left)
Science Fair Secretary Rosemary Mathews used the scientific method
to sell Hamid the winning ticket. Giving the engineering professor
advice on the basket's wooing properties is AEOP "Party Prez"
Alma Lyle Bilberry herself.
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Patricia Thatcher, instructor of English, recently
defended her dissertation titled "An Historical Perspective on
the Resolutions Process of the National Council of Teachers of English."
Dr. Thatcher's committee at Indiana University of Pennsylvania awarded
the dissertation with distinction.
Trio Encantada, featuring Dr. Tracy Carr, oboe; Dr.
Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas, lyric soprano; and Dr. Mark Dal Porto,
piano, have been invited to perform Dr. Dal Porto's Three Nocturnes
for Oboe, Voice, and Piano at the 2003 International Double Reed Society
Conference in June at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. The
nocturnes are based on poetry by Nietzsche, Rumi, and Rückert.
Dr. John Olsen and Dr. Tamara Raatz performed as guest
artists at The Society of Composers conference at Henderson State University
on Feb. 13-16. They performed works for clarinet and piano by Erich
Stem, University of Maryland and John Blair, Sam Houston State University.
Dr. Tamara Raatz, assistant professor of clarinet, has been invited
to perform a guest artist recital at Henderson State University on March
19 and the University of Central Arkansas on March 20.
Dr. Tamara Raatz has been invited to present a clarinet master
class at the Texas Tech University Clarinet Day and to adjudicate the
high school competition on March 29.
Dr. Tamara Raatz has been contracted to record a second compact
disc for Capstone Records beginning May 21.
Dr. Tamara Raatz and Dr. John Olsen will perform in recital with
Richard Meek, professor of bassoon, at Texas Tech University on June
2.
Dr. Tamara Raatz has been invited as a guest artist to present
a recital at the International Clarinet Symposium at the University
of Oklahoma on June 8. The other artists collaborating with Dr. Raatz
for this performance are Dr. John Olsen, pianist, and Dr. John Kennedy,
trumpet (ENMU Faculty), and Richard Meek, bassoon (professor of bassoon
at Texas Tech University).
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