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ENMU Signs Exclusive Beverage Vending Contract with 'The Real Thing'
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University has signed an eight-year agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling of Clovis to become the exclusive beverage vendor on campus, according to Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president. "Coca-Cola of Clovis is known for wanting to help educational institutions in this area," said Dr. Gamble. "We are especially pleased at the way this partnership will benefit students."

Eastern will receive $80,000 per year in unrestricted funds. According to Danny Earp, vice president for Business Affairs, approximately $25,000 of that will be dedicated each year to athletics.

"Coca-Cola is proud to partner with ENMU," said Mike Metcalf, Sales Center manager for Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Clovis. "This partnership allows us to give back to the University in a meaningful way and to stay close to our community."

Timothy Larko (left) and Mike Metcalf of Coca-Cola present (center) ENMU president Steven Gamble with a check for $80,000.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

As part of the contract, Southwest Canners of Portales will donate $10,000 each year to the Friends of Eastern Foundation for the new Foundation Flagship Stellar Membership.

(L-R) Southwest Canners Plant Manager Bob Workman and Chief Financial Officer Rick Hauptmann presented Friends of Eastern Foundation Board President Steve Doerr and Executive Director Noelle Bartl a $10,000 check for the new Foundation Flagship Stellar Membership. In return, the Foundation presented Southwest Canners a plaque honoring their Flagship membership. So far, Foundation Flagship business contributions in 2002-2003 will support $45,000 for ENMU Starter Scholarships to incoming freshmen.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

All beverage vending machines on campus have already been converted to Coca-Cola products. Coca-Cola will also have exclusive vending rights in campus dining facilities and at athletic events.

Products to be vended will include such beverages as Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani Water, Powerade as well as other juices, isotonics and carbonated soft drinks.

The agreement is retroactive to July 28, 2002, according to Mr. Earp.







Noelle Bartl and Danny Earp tried to deposit the checks from Southwest Canners and Coca-Cola at the ENMU cashiers' window. However, try as they might, the checks wouldn't fit. Although cashier Jana Small suggested a good soaking, Danny, with years of experience, wisely pointed out that soaking would only make them tender – not legal.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)








Freshman Broadcasting Major from Amarillo Enjoys ENMU's 'Cozy' Atmosphere
by Colleen Wright
Communication Services

Those who have watched Eastern New Mexico University's Scene 3 News on KENW-TV, Eastern's public broadcasting station, may be familiar with the face of weatherwoman Kimberly Hanna.

The freshman says that she chose ENMU because it was close to her hometown of Amarillo, but far enough away for her to live on her own. What appealed to her was Eastern's "cozy" atmosphere.

"I applied to many colleges, but the minute I visited Eastern it was obvious this is where I belonged," Kimberly says. "I love the small-college atmosphere; the college is like a small city within a little town." [more]

Former CNN Anchor/ENMU Graduate Coming to Campus on January 30
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Former CNN anchor and ENMU graduate Kysa Daniels will visit Eastern New Mexico University on Thursday, Jan. 30, for a full day and evening of presentations.

Ms. Daniels will meet with students from regional high schools, with ENMU students in several classes, tape a "Creative Living" segment with Sheryl Borden on KENW-TV, and present an evening program designed for the campus and community.

To see Kysa's detailed schedule, click here. [more]

According to her web site, Kysa's "creatively-crafted keynotes and seminars combine song, humor and straight talk for a power-packed presentation. Audiences respond positively to Kysa’s high-energy and quick-paced programs which offer not only inspiration, but practical and guaranteed-to-succeed steps to personal and professional development."

To view Kysa's web site, click here. [web site]

Visiting Duo to Play Buchanan Hall, Hold Master Class for Students
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services

Two critically-acclaimed musicians will play in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 during a nationwide tour.

Julia Heinen and Shari Raynor, a clarinet-piano duo together since 1997, will perform several contemporary recitals before they perform at Carnegie Hall in February.

Dr. Heinen is currently an associate professor at California State University in Northridge where she teaches clarinet, coaches chamber music and coordinates the musicianship program. She is originally from Minnesota and holds a doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota.

At 11, Ms. Raynor made her debut with the Florida Gulf Coast Symphony. She continued to perform piano through the years, winning many national competitions, including the Presidential Medallion in the Arts. Her music can now be heard on classical radio stations around the world. Ms. Raynor holds a master's degree from the University of Southern California.

The duo will play several contemporary pieces, including works written specifically for them. They will also play standard piano-clarinet selections.

Dr. Heinen and Ms. Raynor will also hold a master class for ENMU music students at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 29. For more information, contact Dr. Tamara Raatz at 562.2374.

ENMU-Roswell Holds In-Service, Announces Good News, Recognizes Employees
by Linda Whitehead
ENMU-Roswell

The ENMU-Roswell in-service meeting on Friday, Jan. 10, opened with good news from Dr. Judy Armstrong, provost.

The morning after spring 2003 open registration, the ENMU-Roswell headcount stood at 2,495 students.

Dr. Judy Armstrong (right), presents Carolyn Shearman (left), Division Chair of Business and Science, with a commemoration for her 25 years of service at ENMU-Roswell. [more]
(photo by Donna Gutierrez)

ENMU Band Members Selected to Perform in National Intercollegiate Honor Band
by Dustin Seifert
Director of Bands

Two music majors and members of the Eastern New Mexico University Symphonic Band have been selected to perform with the 2003 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Small College Intercollegiate Honor Band.

Anthony Alvarado (tuba) and Manuel Young (trumpet) will rehearse and perform with an ensemble comprised of musicians from 51 universities located in 27 states.

Held in conjunction with the CBDNA National Convention, the Small College Intercollegiate Honor Band concert serves as one of the capstones for this national/international conference.

Anthony and Manuel will travel to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in late March where they will have the privilege of performing under the baton of Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero, associate conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Anthony and Manuel are graduates of Roswell High School and former students of Kent Jordan (MME, ENMU), Director of Bands at Roswell High School and Coordinator of Instrumental Music, Roswell Independent School District.

ENMU-Roswell Student Receives Master Student Award
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

ENMU-Roswell student Jackie Witt was selected in December as the winner of the local competition in a Master Student scholarship contest. Ms. Witt will receive the ENMU-Roswell Master Student Award.

Her essay was chosen as the best by a team of judges consisting of three of Roswell's full-time faculty members, Dr. Don Burleson, Dr. Constance Matheny, and Nicholas Macaluso.

Her essay, written on the topic "What Is a Master Student?", has been submitted to the Houghton-Mifflin Student Success Programs to be considered in a competition to win one of three national $1,000 tuition reimbursement scholarships. Ms. Witt was a student in Sammye Goldston's Freshman Seminar during the fall 2002 semester.

ENMU-Roswell Hosted Video Relay System Open House
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

The public experienced an innovative communication system for the hearing-impaired at a video relay open house at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. ENMU-R was selected as one of seven pilot sites in the state to house a new Video Relay System for the hearing impaired.

In cooperation with Relay New Mexico, the system is free and available for use by the public. Interested residents saw the system in action during an open house hosted by New Mexico Video Relay Services on Wednesday, Jan.15. The video relay site is in Room 112 of the Learning Resource Center on the Roswell campus.

Utilizing a computer with a camera and an online interpreter, the relay system allows users to communicate in real time. The system replaces the old TDD machines where messages are typed in and transmitted via a telephone line to a similar machine on the other end.
(photo by Donna Gutierrez)

AEOP Elects New Officers; Enjoys What Sounds Like a Mighty Fine Meal
by Mandi Park
Extended Learning Administrative Secretary

AEOP elected new officers at their Jan. 14 meeting.

Sherrye Burleson provided the installation program with a music theme. In-coming and out-going officers provided a meal of enchiladas and the fixin's, followed by a short business meeting. The topics of discussion included future meetings, design of a logo and web page, fundraisers and scholarships.

The next meeting will be on Feb. 11.

New AEOP officers are: (right to left): Alma Lyle Bilberry, "party prez"; Betsy Chavez, vice prez (who admitted disappointment after learning her position had nothing to do with vice); Mandi Park, secretary (who was bummed upon learning her new position was not a promotion from her job in Extended Learning); Bonnie Sink, treasurer and – in emergencies – money-launderer for AEOP's $10 yearly dues (as well as linguist consultant for the proper use of "inter-campus" vs. "intra-campus" envelopes); and Jennifer Poyer, parliamentarian (although she confessed she had no idea what it is.)
(photo by Gayle Pratt)

ENMU Employees from All Campuses Invited to Participate in Free ' 7 Habits' Workshop
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University employees from all three campuses (Portales, Roswell and Ruidoso) are invited to participate in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building on the Portales campus.

The workshop, based on the work of Stephen Covey, is free to ENMU employees and will be open to the first 60 who RSVP to Candace Baros at 505.562.4490, or e-mail candace.baros@enmu.edu. (At cyber press-time, it was almost filled up.) Lunch is "on your own," but employees from all campuses will be able to eat in the cafeteria for the special rate of $3.49 (plus tax).

The "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" are: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; Put First Things First; Think Win-Win; Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood; Synergize; and Sharpen the Saw.

The presenter will be Dr. Ed Roach, vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at The Troy State University System. [more]

Students Also Invited to Participate in Their Own ' 7 Habits' Workshop
ENMU students are invited to participate in a "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" student leadership workshop in the Campus Union Building from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23.

Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, Jan. 21 by calling the Office of Student Activities and Organizations at 505.562.2631. A complimentary dinner will be served at 5 p.m. followed by Dr. Roach's presentation.

Inclement Weather Policy for ENMU-Portales Explained
(Weather Line: 505.562.4395)
by Ronnie Birdsong
Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment Services

The decision on whether to close the University will be based on the condition of the campus streets and parking lots and the surrounding main arteries.

Each year, the University's inclement weather policy and procedure will be communicated to the entire University.

Weather closing information will be made available in the following ways. [more]

ENMU-Portales Legislative Issues for 2003 Session Revealed
by Danny Earp
Vice President for Business Affairs

New Funding Formula
The Commission on Higher Education (CHE) is recommending legislative approval of a new funding formula for the universities and community colleges. Key elements of the proposed formula that should benefit ENMU include full funding of extended learning and summer session instruction. ENMU supports the new formula but is concerned that it be adopted as proposed by CHE.
Faculty and Staff Compensation
Eastern and all other New Mexico universities continue to lag their sister institutions in other states in salaries. Presently, ENMU faculty receive approximately 90 percent of the national average of its peer institution group. ENMU supports the CHE recommendation of a four (4) percent salary increase for faculty and staff.
Capital Funding Request
With the successful passage of the 2002 G.O. Bond (for Eastern, $4M for a new communications building; $1.24M for infrastructure), CHE has prioritized a new capital projects list for consideration during the 2003 legislative session. The top institutional priority for the state on the CHE list is $7M to ENMU for a new science center. Ruidoso is also on the list with $750,000 for expansion of their facility. In addition, ENMU would receive funds through CHE-recommended appropriations for instructional technology and campus infrastructure improvements.
135-Mile Rule
The 135-mile issue is somewhat in limbo pending the final report of the Waiver Task Force. The Task Force is producing a strong argument that the Texas Waiver is in the best interest of New Mexico. The key to this assertion is an economic impact statement that demonstrates the positive result of Texas students' expenditures in our state. The report was reviewed and validated by the UNM Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

Ron Landschoot Named Interim Head Women's Softball Coach
by Robert McKinney
Sports Information Director

Ron Landschoot, who has 35 years of fastpitch softball experience as a player, head coach and umpire, has been named interim head softball coach at Eastern New Mexico University.

Landschoot was head coach at New Mexico State University in 1991, 1992 and 1993, and was head coach at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Ariz., during the 2001 and 2002 seasons.

“I’m very enthusiastic about the addition of Ron Landschoot,” Athletic Director Mike Maguire said in announcing ENMU’s coach. “We’re in a tough situation (the Zias’ first regular season games are Feb. 1), and Ron comes to us with a great background and knowledge of the game. We’re glad to have him on board." [more]

Keep Up with the Latest from the Greyhounds and Zias
Keep up with the latest news and results from the world of ENMU varsity athletics, including Zias and Greyhounds who have been named to the Daktronics All-Region Team, by reading press releases from ENMU Sports Information Director Robert McKinney. [more]

Welcome to Eastern
The following is a list of ENMU employee(s) recently hired.

Support
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Quote of the Week

"The tax which will be paid for the purpose of education is not more than the thousandth part of what will be paid to kings, priests and nobles who will rise up among us if we leave the people to ignorance." – Thomas Jefferson

Caught in the Act

Will Kayatin and Student Activities and Organizations putting together a knock-out "Dawg Days" CD-ROM video for recruiting.

(submit your entries to the Monday Memo about employees going above and beyond)

Candid Camera

Only Two Knew

After hearing complaints that the previous "Mystery Employee" photo contests were "too easy," the Monday Memo granted readers their wish by running the above photo last week. Only two people answered correctly (by the deadline) and qualified for the drawing for a gift certificate from the ENMU Campus Bookstore. Some of the incorrect guesses were: "Could it be the lovely Betty Crane???" "Alisa Giulietti" "Lilah Gainey" "Minnie Navarro" "Is it that beautiful Ms. JoAnn Hays???" "Janice Cowen" "Sherri Burleson" "This is definitely a toughie! Hmmm... My guess is Sherri Johnston." "Karen Leonhardt?" "Yes, this is a tough one. My guess is Wanda Graham."

And the Mystery Employee Is... (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Sigrid Jonsson – The executive secretary for Academic Affairs was one of those who complained about the contests being too easy, so we told her to put her photo where her complaint was. She took us up on our offer in amazing fashion. Here, she draws the name of the winner (from the Monday Memo editor's new maroon hat which replaced the traditional large pistachio jar damaged in a mysterious night-time accident) from the only two correct guesses.

And the Winner Is... (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Lois Nichols – The retired ENMU employee said that she used some detective work to guess the identity of the "Mystery Employee." Lois had a photo of Sigrid from when she attended Lois' farewell party, and she compared facial features. For her bone-structure sleuthing work, Lois was presented with a gift certificate to the Campus Bookstore by manager Jessie Luna. The other correct response was from retired ENMU employee Nancy Miller. Olympia Chino also guessed correctly, but her entry arrived after the deadline when the secret drawing had already been conducted in a secret room in the back of the Monday Memo offices.

Best Caption Contest ( photo by Richard Salaz)

Supply a Witty Caption for This Photo – The Monday Memo will run the best captions for this photo of ENMU student Ruven Ortiz in next week's issue. E-mail captions to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Performing in Mansions (courtesy photo)

Good Work(s) If You Can Get It – Dr. Tracy Carr, oboist, and Dr. Mark Dal Porto, pianist and composer, performed two full-length recitals at The Breakers Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island, Dec. 22, 2002, and at Blithewold Mansion, Bristol, Rhode Island, Dec. 28, 2002. The program included works by Dal Porto, Telemann, and Debussy.

Trio Encantada, featuring Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas, lyric soprano; Dr. Tracy Carr, oboist; and Dr. Mark Dal Porto, pianist, was recently invited to perform Dr. Dal Porto's "At Midnight" at the College Music Society 2003 South Central Regional Conference, Feb. 27-March 1, 2003, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.