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Extended Learning Lady Develops Hobbies
from Coordinating Classes
by Colleen Wright
Communication Services
Over the seven years Geralyn Million has worked for Eastern
New Mexico University's  Extended
Learning, she has incorporated many new classes – and has also
taken her fair share for fun and enlightenment.
Extended Learning is a program that offers non-credit courses to both
the community and ENMU students. Currently, there are over 50 courses
offered by 25 instructors, including ones on paralegal, swimming, scuba
diving and yoga.
"I really take pride in my job; it's fun and very rewarding,"
Geralyn says smilingly. "The best part is watching the public benefit
from something I put together." [more]
(photo by Jillian Butler)
ENMU Chemistry Professor Studies Billionths
of a Meter
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services
Dr. Robert Long, assistant
professor of ch emistry
at Eastern New Mexico University, recently participated in the Department
of Energy (DOE) Nanoscale Science Research Centers Workshop in Washington,
D.C. The workshop, on Feb. 26-28, was held to introduce five nanotechnology
centers being created by DOE.
"Nanotechnology is the study of things on the scale of a nanometer
(billionth of a meter). Basically, it's the study of materials at the
size scale of a large protein molecule and below," says Dr. Long.
"The challenges in nanotechnology are to be able to visualize atoms
and molecules and to manipulate them in ways that produce well-ordered
materials at the atomic and molecular levels." [more]
(photo by Curtis Boles)
Cedric Palmer Named to LSC All-Tournament
Team
by Robert McKinney
Sports Information Director
Cedric Palmer of the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds was named
to the Lone Star Conference All-Tournament Team after the LSC Final
Four Tournament in Greyhound Arena over the weekend.
The Greyhounds lost their seminfinal game, 64-58, to Tarleton State
University, the number two ranked team in the country in NCAA II.
In the tournament championship game on Saturday night, West Texas A&M
University upset Tarleton, 69-61, to claim the tournament championship
and an automatic bid into the regional tournament.
The Greyhounds were the regular-season LSC South Division Champions
and finished with a 20-8 overall record, and 11-1 in the LSC South –
three games ahead of second-place West Texas A&M.
For the latest press releases from the Sports Information Office, click
here: [more]
ENMU-Ruidoso Offering Camp Sierra Blanca
Students On-site College Classes
by Dr. Jim Miller
ENMU-Ruidoso
Young men at Camp Sierra Blanca can now enroll in college courses through
Eastern New Mexico University at Ruidoso during their stay at Camp Sierra
Blanca, according to Camp Director Jamey Grover.
A joint venture between the Camp and ENMU has resulted in college courses
in University Studies and math underway this spring for 11 high school
or GED graduates. [more]
ENMU-Roswell Aviation Maintenance
Technology Department Wins 'Diamond Award'
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell
The Aviation Maintenance Technology department at ENMU-Roswell recently
received the Certificate of Excellence 'Diamond Award' from the U.S.
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration.
The award was presented for actively participating in the FAA Aviation
Technician Training Program, and for the university's commitment to
increasing aviation safety. [more]
(photo by Donna Gutierrez))
ENMU-Roswell Accountant Chosen
for National Leadership Institute
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell
Traci Dixon, Grant Accountant at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell,
has been chosen to participate in the National Institute for Leadership
Development, LEADERS program, an international program for administrators
and faculty in higher education. LEADERS participants are chosen for
their professional abilities, their interests in advancement in higher
education, and the quality of their proposed projects.
This year-long program is designed to enhance the skills participants
need to assume major decision-making roles in their institutions. The
program includes institutional practice in supervisory and human relations
skills, planning and budgeting, and organizational transformation as
well as discussions with national experts on the issues confronting
higher education during the next decade. [more]
(photo by Donna Gutierrez))
ENMU-Roswell Instructor Recognized for Textbook Contributions
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell
An ENMU-Roswell instructor has been recognized for her contributions
to the national 'Master
Student' program.
Jan Tharp, Freshman Seminar/Success Skills for Health Careers instructor,
i s
listed as a member of the Advisory Board to the new edition textbook
for University Studies courses (Freshman Seminar), "Becoming a
Master Student - Concise, 10th Edition."
(Jan Tharp, left, is pictured with Nancy Patterson,
Master Student in 2001, and Dr. Judy Armstrong, ENMU provost)
Tharp reviewed the book and made suggestions prior to the printing of
the textbook, which is published by Houghton-Mifflin.
Tharp, who was pleasantly surprised at being credited in the book, has
a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Northern Iowa
and a master's degree in Special Education, Learning Disabilities from
Minnesota State University at Mankato. She has been teaching at ENMU-Roswell
since 1992.
(photo by Donna Gutierrez))
ENMU Professor Publishes Book Chapter on Social Implications of Information
Systems
by Shane Brown
Communication Services
Dr. Robert D. Sprague, assistant professor of business administration
at Eastern New Mexico University, has authored a chapter which has been
accepted for publication in a  forthcoming
book.
The book is titled The Social, Ethical and Policy Implications of
Information Systems. It will be used as a textbook and a management
book.
The chapter Dr. Sprague wrote is titled "Liability for System and
Data Quality." The book is edited by professors from Mercer University
in Georgia and is a collection of materials from different authors.
Dr. Sprague's chapter was published after the editors put out a request
for submissions. "I submitted a chapter in an area I specialize
in. After review, it was selected," he explained.
Although this is his first book chapter, Dr. Sprague has been published
over two dozen times.
(photo by Shane Brown)
ENMU Professor to Present Faculty Recital
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services
The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University will present
a faculty recital by Dr. Tamara Raatz at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13
in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building.
Dr. Raatz, assistant professor of music education and clarinet, will
perform works by various composers and musical styles. She will be accompanied
by Dr. John Olsen, professor of music and piano, Dr. Jean Ornellas,
professor of voice and music theatre, Neil Rutland, associate professor
of percussion and music technology, John Kennedy, assistant professor
of high brass and music education, as well as Houston, Texas, freelance
pianist David Fleming, and Texas Tech professor of bassoon Richard Meek.
“The audience will experience an evening of chamber music that
incorporates a diversity of sounds and textures,” Dr. Raatz said.
The concert is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Dr. Raatz at 505.562.2374.
Jazz Concert Set for March 11 in Eastern's
University Theatre
by Wendel
Sloan
Communication Services
There will be a Jazz Concert on Tuesday,
March 11 at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre at Eastern New Mexico University.
The concert will feature (right)
the Faculty Jazz Players and the Jazz Ensemble.
It
will also feature (pictured
above with trumpet) John
Kennedy, assistant professor of trumpet, and (left)
J.D. Hipp, a freshman music major from Roswell, as soloists.
Highlights will include music from the
libraries of Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Miles Davis.
The concert is free and open to the public.
For more information, call Chris Beaty at 505.562.2471.
(top photo by Vanessa Ring; bottom photo by
Richard Salas)
ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Portales to Present Free Concert
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell
The Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Community Band and the ENMU
Symphonic Band from Portales will present a combined concert on Monday,
March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the Roswell campus.
Each band will play five or six songs, and the program will feature
a number of familiar marches. The public is invited to attend and admission
is free.
The music selections to be performed Monday night include:
Whirr, Whirr, Whirr!!! by Ralph Hultgren (an Australian composer and
educator)
Down a Country Lane by Aaron Copland
Chant and Jubilo by W. Francis McBeth
Washington Grays by Claudio Grafulla (Mr. Kent Jordan, guest conductor)
Overture for Band, Op. 24 by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartoldy (composed when
Mendelssohn was 14!)
Galop by Dmitri Shostakovich (has real audience appeal!)
Still
Time to Register for Second Eight-Week Session
by Dr. Renee Neely
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Undergraduate courses are being offered during the second eight-week
period for this semester at ENMU-Portales.
The course SOC 212 satisfies general education requirements and is appropriate
for individuals with no prior coursework in the discipline. Other courses
that will help students maintain eligibility for financial aid or scholarships
include the "Psychology of Success" and "Contemporary
Social Issues."
All freshmen must go through the Freshman Advising Center (SAS 232,
Phone: 562.2338) and others can register through the Office of the Registrar
(Ad 105, Phone: 562.2175).
Registration for these courses has been extended to March 14. The second
eight-week session begins Monday, March 10, and meets through May 9.
ENMU
Hosting International Fair on March 10-14
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services
The Office of International Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University
in Portales is hosting “International Week,” March 10-14.
The week begins with international displays in the Golden Library and
the lobby of the Campus Union Building (CUB). Student representatives
from foreign countries will explain their country’s customs on
Monday, March 10 in the CUB from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Materials for henna
body art (non-permanent tattoos using paint from the henna plant) will
be available.
International Affairs will show several international films in Ground
Zero of the CUB from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. Some
of these films will show the history of Mexico and Spain.
International Day is Wednesday, March 12 in Ground Zero from 6-8 p.m.
Student representatives from different countries will show traditional
costumes, music, dances and food from their countries.
For more information, call Diana Cordova at 505.562.4914.
New ENMU Ring Being Unveiled
at Bookstore on March 11
by Colleen Wright
Communication Services
This year Eastern New Mexico University is presenting the school's first
official class ring.
The shoulders of the ring feature the fountain at the heart of the campus
that represents a strong sense of community among students. The words
of the school fight song, “O hail ENMU to you,” communicate
a sense of respect and esteem for the alma mater, according to Janice
Cowen, director of Alumni Affairs.
As the youngest state university in New Mexico, Eastern looks with pride
upon its accomplishments since the dream of having a university in eastern
New Mexico first arose many decades ago, notes Janice. The Administration
Building reflects Eastern's rich heritage since its 1934 founding. In
addition, the words “Green and Silver, Loyal and True” are
cast inside the ring – "a constant reminder that to our school
we will always remain loyal and true and the green and silver colors
will reign forever," says Janice.
The University's first official rings will be on display from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Campus Bookstore on Tuesday, March 11. All ENMU students
that have over 60 credit hours are invited to purchase the ring. This
is the only time this school year that the official Eastern New Mexico
University class ring will be available. Rings will be presented at
a special class ring presentation ceremony on April 25 in the Becky
Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business.
For more information, call the Alumni Office at 505.562.2125.
'Where Is the Portales River?' (and, yes,
there is one) Set for Thursday, March 13
Dr. Robert Pierce,associate professor of geology
at Eastern New Mexico University, will be the next
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Colloquium speaker at noon on Thursday,
March 13 in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union building. Dr. Pierce's
presentation is titled "Where Is the Portales River?" (and,
yes, there is one).
Everyone, including the public, is welcome to bring a tray from the
cafeteria and enjoy Dr. Pierce's talk.
Workshops Set for High School Students and
Parents in Roswell
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell
The NM MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) program is sponsoring
two informational workshops for local high school juniors, seniors and
parents on Tuesday, March 18. An ACT workshop for juniors will be held
from 3-5:30 p.m. in the Goddard High School cafeteria.
Ina Miller will provide comprehensive, in-depth information on the ACT
test. Refreshments will be provided by Goddard High School prior to
the workshop; however, no food or drinks will be allowed during the
session. Students must sign up with Cheryl Deode at Goddard High School
or with Rudy De Los Santos at Roswell High School. Students should complete
the practice test prior to this workshop. Student must also bring their
test booklet, bubble sheet, pencils and paper. [more]
Quote of the Week
"Thanks for reminding people that music is
really an affair of the heart. Your head just comes along for the ride."
– Alma Lyle Bilberry (in note to Dr. John Olsen)
Caught in the Act
Ginger Creighton and Richard Blalock of the Physical
Plant finding, carrying and setting up chairs on the spur-of-the-moment
for the Media Room at Greyhound Arena during the Lone Star Conference
Final Four Tournament.
Question of the Week
Q. How
many printed Monday Memos are still distributed each week to
retirees and others without access to e-mail?
A. Approximately 300 (of course, they
miss out on all the features and photos).
Candid
Camera
A
Few Guessed Wrong...
(courtesy photo) |
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In
Last Week's "Mystery Employee Photo Contest"
The
identity of those who guessed wrong will be withheld to protect
them from razzing by their co-workers. Wrong guesses included:
"Dr. David Gerig"
"David Duke"
"David Gerig"
"My guess is John Kennedy, mainly because of the recital
outfit. Looking good, John!"
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The
Feature Story...
( photo by Wendel Sloan) |
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Should've
Been a Subtle Hint
We
gave readers a subtle hint by featuring Dr. John Olsen in last
week's Monday Memo. Here, the music professor draws the
winner from an orange picnic cup (since our large pistachio jar
and the Monday Memo editor's maroon hat have mysteriously
disappeared in recent weeks from the corporate offices of the
Monday Memo).
Those
who guessed correctly and qualified for the drawing for two Greyhound
basketball tickets were:
Wanda Newberry, Lena Rolan, Norma Stroik, Dorothy Bulls, Mark
Dal Porto, Billy Gaedke, Dianne Parker, Sigrid Jonsson, Gaylinda
Long, Alma Lyle Bilberry, Sharon King, Jane Thompson, Rick Hauptmann,
Brenda Wiggins-Gonzales, Deanna Teal, Doncella Caywood and Amber
Dixson.
A couple of their comments, with exclamation marks intact, include:
"This could be no other than John Olsen. The tux and the
lid of the grand piano in the background is a dead giveaway!!."
– Sigrid Jonsson
"That is Dr. John Olsen...with an awful lot of hair!!!!"
– Gaylinda Long
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And
the Winner Was...
( photo by Wendel Sloan) |
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Jane
Thompson – The
coordinator of Teacher Education at ENMU was the lucky winner
for two reserved-seat tickets to the Greyhounds' Lone Star Conference
Quarterfinal pounding of East Central University, 112-79, in Greyhound
Arena. The Association of Educational Office Personnel (AEOP)
was the generous sponsor of the prize for the "Mystery Employee
Photo Contest." If we still had it, our maroon hat would
be off to them.
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Pumped-Up
for the Greyhounds!
(photos by Wendel Sloan and Wanda
Newberry, montage by Jennifer Poyer) |
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The
Green Dream Team – Webmaster Jennifer Poyer and son Malcolm,
along with anonymous ENMU employees' clothes, limbs and digits,
showed patriotic fever on Friday as the Greyhound basketball team
prepared to host the Lone Star Conference Final Four for the first
time in school history.
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'75
Years' of Science Fiction
(photo by Wendel Sloan) |
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27th
Annual Williamson Lectureship –
"75
Years" was the theme of this year's Williamson Lectureship
on Thursday in the ENMU Ballroom honoring (left) Dr. Jack Williamson's
75 years of writing science fiction. Guest science fiction writers
paying tribute to Jack, 94, were (2nd and 3rd from left) Connie
Willis and Joe Haldeman.
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Doctor
Doctor
(photo by Colleen Wright) |
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Big
Fan – Dr.
Mary Ayala, chair of ENMU's Department of Languages and Literature,
lets Dr. Jack Williamson know what a big fan she is of his science
fiction.
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Getting
Together Afterward
(photo by Rick Hauptmann) |
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In
Golden Library's Special Collections –
Gathering
in Special Collections in the Golden Library, home to the Jack
Williamson Science Fiction Library, after the Williamson Lectureship
– in honor of the 75th anniversary of Jack Williamson's first
published story (1928's "The Metal Man") – were:
(seated) Patrice Caldwell, Connie Willis, Jack Williamson, and
Joe Haldeman; (standing) Daniel Abraham, Brian A. Hopkins, Joan
(Spicci) Saberhagen, Fred Saberhagen, Scott Edelman, Eleanor Wood,
Walter Jon Williams, Sage Walker and Stephen Haffner.
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Beautiful
Minds
(photo by Colleen Wright) |
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38
Years of TRiO – The
TriO programs at Eastern New Mexico University celebrated their
38th anniversary with a luncheon on Friday in the Campus Union
Ballroom.
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More
Beautiful Minds
(photo by Colleen Wright) |
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A
TRiO of Minds Is Better Than...
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Oranges
and Apples Alert
(photo by Wendel Sloan) |
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Audio
Conference – Attending
an audio conference in the Slone Room of the SAS Building on how
to prepare for emergencies were ENMU employees Ray Chambers, Ginger
Creighton, Gary Musgrave, Lewis Reeves, Phyllis Seefeld, Ty Walker
and (not pictured) Carol Holland and Wendel Sloan. Ms. Creighton,
ENMU's Safety Officer, also demonstrated the proper technique
for storing internal food supplies.
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A
Tisket, A Tasket...
(photo by Wendel Sloan) |
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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.
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Dr. Steven C. Russell, dean of the College of Education
and Technology, and professor of special education, presented a paper
with several colleagues from Central Michigan University titled "A
Tale of Mythic Proportions: Shared Responsibility for a Policy Change
on Teacher Education Admissions" at the 55th Annual Meeting of
the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in January
in New Orleans.
Dr. Steven C. Russell, dean of the College of Education and Technology,
and professor of special education, presented a workshop with colleagues
from Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, and Western Kentucky University titled "Accountability
Systems: Impact on Teacher Education and Student with Learning Disabilities"
at the 40th International Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association
of America in February/March in Chicago.
Dr. Steven C. Russell, dean of the College of Education and Technology,
and professor of special education, presented a clinic with colleagues
from Virginia Commonwealth University, the LDA Professional Advisory
Board, and Virginia public schools titled "Real Schools, Real Teachers:
A Problem-Solving Clinic" at the 40th International Conference
of the Learning Disabilities Association of America in February/March
in Chicago.
Robert D. Sprague, assistant professor of business administration,
has authored a book chapter titled "Liability for System and Data
Quality" which has been accepted for publication (after a refereed
review process) in the forthcoming book, The Social, Ethical & Policy
Implications of Information Systems.
Several Eastern New Mexico University professors have had a book of
interviews published in South America. The book is published in Portuguese
and contains interviews with some of the leading educational theorists
and philosophers in education. Dr. Michael Shaughnessy and Dr.
Kathy Peca of Educational Administration, Dr. Alan Garrett,
chair of Educational Studies and Special Education, and Dr. Mark
Isham of Educational Studies each have chapters in the text.
Dr. Mark Dal Porto, assistant professor of music, has recently
been selected for inclusion in the 2003 edition of Who's Who in America.
This has been a result of Dr. Dal Porto's biography being selected for
publication in the last three editions of Who's Who Among America's
Teachers.
Dale Hamlett, Distinguished Professor of Art Emeritus, recently
gave a program for the Friends of the Portales Public Library where
he discussed the art of watercolor painting. He showed and discussed
18 of his paintings.
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