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Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University
Community Members (employees, students and retirees). Announcement submissions
must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following
Monday. To submit your Monday Memo item, use the Submit
Announcement from the left sidebar. You may also submit announcements
by email to monday.memo@enmu.edu.
The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/news/monday_memo.html.
Announcements can only be accepted from off–campus groups that
are non–profit.
Auction Cancelled –
The University Auction Sale scheduled for Aug. 2 has been cancelled.
If you have any questions, please contact the Inventory Control Office
@ 2606.
Anthropology/Archaeology Students Win Scholarships
– Three graduate students in the Anthropology and Applied Archaeology
Department have been awarded scholarships from the Archaeological Society
of New Mexico (ASNM). Stacy Galassini from Roswell, Jesse Murrell from
Portales, and James Smith from Carlsbad were awarded scholarships in
competition with other graduate students within New Mexico. Scholarship
awards were based in part on their record of academic achievement and
their education/career goals. Our congratulations on an excellent showing
of our academic success.
Upcoming Admissions Recruiting Events
–
Monday, March 31, 6:30 p.m., pizza party at Randall High school in Canyon,
Texas.
Tuesday, April 1, 11:30 a.m., Lubbock counselor luncheon at Texas Land
and Cattle Steakhouse.
Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m., pizza party at Plainview, Texas.
Thursday, April 10, 6:30 p.m., pizza party at Moriarty High School
Thesis Defense – Matthew Yoder
will defend his Master's Thesis titled "The Effects of Automatic
Stereotype Activationon Conscious Tasks"in Room COB 163 on March
26 at 1 p.m. The defense will be led by Dr. Leslie Gill. All interested
parties are invited to attend.
Altrusa Benefitting Cancer Patients – Altrusa of Clovis
is working on two new projects to benefit cancer patients in the region.
They are the Altrusa Cancer Gift Closet and the Altrusa Comfort Kits.
The gift closet is for any cancer patient in the area. We are seeking
donations of pillows, wigs, scarves, open-front shirts, turbans, exercise
bands, and other non-medical items that would be of use for cancer patients.
These donations will go directly to the gift closet, and are provided
at no cost to the patient. Right now, donated items are being stored
at one of the Altrusan's homes. As soon as the new cancer center is
built, we should have a space for these items.
The comfort kit is for breast cancer patients, and includes a comfort
pillow for post-surgery, a dynoband, cuddly stuffed animal and a note
from Altrusa.
If you have any of the mentioned items you'd like to contribute, or
have items you think appropriate for such a program, please contact
Patti Dobson at 762.0787. During the April 11-12 Relay for Life in Portales,
we will have a site for donations for both programs at the Walkie-Talkie's
camp site in Greyhound Arena.
Papa Lou's Spaghetti Dinner Set
– Westminster Presbyterian in Clovis, 3112 N. Thornton, will hold
its annual Papa Lou's Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 27 from 4:30-7:30
p.m. in fellowship hall. Tickets are $6 donation for adults and $4 donation
for children 4-12. The dinner consists of homemade meat sauce, spaghetti,
salad, bread, beverage and the famous Westminster Dessert Buffet. Takeouts
are available. For tickets or more information, call Patti Dobson at
762.0787.
Portales Community Meeting Set –
Monday March 24, 6-8:30 p.m., Portales Public Library
218 South Avenue B. The City of Portales is hosting an open meeting
for the community to discuss a Community-Wide Network Project. Areas
of discussion will be: Benefits and Uses of Community Websites; How
to Become Involved in the Project. For more information, contact Denise
Burnett at 356.3940.
Intramurals
Kicking-Off Kickball – The Intramurals and Recreation
Department encourages all interested Faculty and Staff members to participate
in Softball and Kickball Intramurals (Yes, Kickball!). Entry forms will
be accepted as late as March 25. Entry forms can be picked up at the
Information Desk at the Campus Union Building, the Max-Pac (Greyhound
Arena) or come by the Intramural office in Greyhound Arena, Room 14.
With Daylight Savings Time approaching, games can be scheduled as late
as 6 p.m. What a great way to participate with co-workers and mingle
with students in a fun, relaxed setting!
For more information, please contact Sia Poyer and the Intramurals and
Recreation Office at 562.2297 or 562.2739.
Other Upcoming Activities:
Racquetball Tournament: April 7 @ Greyhound Arena
Frisbee Golf Tournament: April 22-23 @ Area 51
Outdoor Volleyball: April 24-26 @ Eddy Hall Fields
Golf Scramble: April 26 or March 3. @ Clovis Municipal City Course,
18 Holes, 3-person Best Ball.
In a Related Matter, Old Fogies in Administration
Building Needing Kickball Players – Some of the vagabonds
in the Administration Building are putting a kickball team together
and would love to challenge other building vagabonds to compete and
enjoy with us old fogies. Let's show those kids the true grit of our
elementary and junior high days! Contact Coach Betsy Chavez at ext.
2134.
Internal Research Grants Deadline Set
– The deadline for applying for Internal Research Grants is Friday,
March 28. Funding will be available on July 1. Applicants must be tenure-track,
terminal-degree faculty members. The proposal packets may be obtained
by e-mailing Sharon King at sharon.king@enmu.edu.
Gigantic Garage Sale – Students
in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences will be having a gigantic
yard sale on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, from 7 a.m. to noon.
If you have materials you would be willing to donate, please call Merlene
Olmsted @ 2075. Students are willing to pick up the donated items. Thanks
for your support.
Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards
Ceremony – On Tuesday, April 15, classes will be dismissed
from 3:30-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Spring
Endowed Scholarship and Department Awards Program. Early afternoon and
evening classes will meet as usual. The program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
in the Campus Union Ballroom. Endowed scholarships and department honors
will be presented. Graduation honors will be presented at the Honors
Convocation to be held Friday, May 9.
Portales History Display Making the Rounds
– The Portales history display, celebrating over 100 years of history
through vintage photographs, will be displayed at Eastern's Golden Library
through March 31. The display features restored pictures of historic
events, people and places, and celebrates the history and growth of
the town. Both displays are free and open to the public. For more information,
contact Jeremy Gardels, art coordinator, at 562.2624.
The 5th Annual Portales Poetry Olio Set for
April 12 – The 5th Annual Portales Poetry Olio Salutes
the Faces, Places, and Spaces of Roosevelt County, Buchanan Hall, Music
Building, ENMU, Saturday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. Come join the fun!
Read, recite, or perform an original poem or poem by your favorite cowboy
or New Mexico poet! Keynote Poet and Performer: Mr.Chris Harrell from
Portales will perform poems from his CD: Rhythms of Enchantment, along
with other invited poets! Sponsored by The Blackwater Draw Council of
the International Reading Association. Admission at door: $1.00 per
person, participants free. For further information,contact Olio host:
Karen Alexander: 356.4777, Patsy Neely: 356.0042, or DeAnna Davis: 356.3594.
Portable USB Memory Drives –
Bookstore now carries these marvels of technology. In stock: 128MB for
$69.95. Can order: 8MB to 2.1GB. Call Bobby Brunson for more info. at
562.2718.
Stafford Loan Deadline – The deadline
to apply for a Spring 2003 Stafford Loan is April 18. No spring loans
will be processed after this date.
Silver Pass Office in SAS 229 – Effective
Monday, March 3, the Silver Pass Card Office will be located in SAS
229 (Station 34). Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
or by appointment as needed. If you need assistance with your ID card
or if you have questions, please contact the Silver Pass Card Office
at extension 2840.
Birthday Discounts at Bookstore
– The ENMU Campus Bookstore would like to offer all faculty and
staff a 40 percent discount on one item in the bookstore on your birthday.
We are asking everyone who would like to participate in this offer to
please e-mail us your birthday as soon as possible. When your birthday
comes around we will send you a certificate to receive your discount.
Sorry, but this offer does exclude textbooks, cd's, dvd's and convenience
items.
We are trying to gather ideas about what the Faculty and Staff at ENMU
collect and enjoy. Please let us know what you like or what you might
like us to order and we will do everything we can to get these items
in. Thank you - ENMU Campus Bookstore. 562.2721.
Golden Acres Looking for Entertainment
– Golden Acres in Portales is looking for occasional entertainment
on the first Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Anyone
at the University who would like to volunteer to entertain at one of
the noon luncheons will receive a free meal. For more information, call
Roger Schafer at 359.1312 (portroad@yucca.net)
or the Golden Acres office at 356.3692.
Writing Workshops Set for The Alley
March 26
Writing Workshops: Tutoring Services (Organizing and Outlining a Research
Paper)
2-3 p.m. (CUB, The Alley)
April 2
Writing Workshops: Tutoring Services (Information Gathering and Note-taking
for Research)
2-3 p.m. (CUB, The Alley)
April 9
Writing Workshops: Tutoring Services (Summarizing and Paraphrasing)
2-3 p.m. (CUB, The Alley)
April 16
Writing Workshops: Tutoring Services (Editing and Proofreading)
2-3 p.m. (CUB, The Alley)
These writing workshops are presented by Graduate Teaching Assistants
from the Department of Languages and Literature. Questions? Please contact
phillip.gill@enmu.edu or call 562.2842 or 562.2286 for details.
New Name Tags Are in the House and On-the-House (But Not Extra Ones)
– The new employee name tags are available
for pick-up from Betsy Chavez at the Information Center in the Administration
Building. It is suggested that each department send one person over
to pick up the tags for their departments. They will need to sign for
them and verify that all information is correct.
The University is providing one tag per person. Attached to each tag
will be an order form that can be taken to Richard Vigil at the Bookstore
to order additional tags. The prices are: top line for name, $5.25;
one additional line, $5.25; two additional lines, 6.25; and three additional
lines, $7.25.
For more information, call Betsy at ext. 2134 (betsy.chavez@enmu.edu).
Spirit of Eastern Awards Sets
Ceremony for April 17 – A selection committee, appointed
by the President and made up of administrators and prior award winners,
will review all nominations and make recommendations to President Gamble
for the Spirit of Eastern award winners. Those nominees confirmed by
the President (four employees from each employee group) will receive
a check for $500, a plaque, a pin, and will be recognized at the Spirit
of Eastern Awards Ceremony on April 17 in the University Threatre.
In 1995, the Board of Regents approved an employee compensation bonus
program known as the "President's Spirit of Eastern Awards."
Any employee or student is encouraged to nominate one or more faculty,
professional and support staff members whom s/he believes has performed
in the most superior manner relative to the award's program cirteria
listed on the nomination form. Deadline for submitting nominations
is March 28, 2003.
A printable nomination form can be found at the link below, as well
as a list of previous recipients. Forms are also available from the
President's Office, Information Desk in the Administration Building,
and the Ruidoso Instruction Center Office.
Nomination Form [more]
Previous Winners [more]
Volunteers Needed – Youth Opportunities
Unlimited, Inc. is now searching for persons interested in volunteering
to be group facilitators or children program workers for parents anonymous
support groups. If you are interested in finding out more information
about how you can be a part of a parents anonymous support group in
your area, contact Dawn Pivonka or Brandie Sweet at 762.8385.
We will be conducting a free one-day training on March 1 from 8:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. at Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Inc. at 414 Mitchell Street
in Clovis. Lunch will be provided.
Please call today to reserve you place.! Applications must be received
by 5 p.m. on Feb. 28 in order to participate.
ENMU Bookstore Participating in Discount Card
– The ENMU Bookstore is a participating merchant for the Portales
High School Ram Band Booster Discount Card. There are 18 local merchants
honoring the card. The card is valid through Dec. 31, 2003, and can
be used repeatedly with most of the participating merchants. If you
don't have your card yet, contact Bobby Brunson (562.4361) at the Bookstore
to purchase one. They are $10 each--all of which goes to support PHS
Ram Band.
Works of Two Artists on Display
at Library – Through March 27, the Golden Library will
feature the works of two outstanding artists. Kathee Mullins, who runs
the Rainee Day Gallery in Clovis, will display a variety of ceramic
and acrylic pieces. Clyde Gilbert Davis Jr., a Presbyterian minister
residing in Portales, will offer a fine display of woodcarvings. The
Gallery is free and open to the public. For more information, contact
the art coordinator, Jeremy Gardels, at 562.2624.
Master of Physical Education –
Oral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Health and Physical
Education will be conducted in Greyhound Arena Room 40 according to
the following schedule: Kelley Lee - March 26, 2:30 p.m.; Andy Correll
- March 28, 2:30 p.m.; Marcos White - April 11, 2:30 p.m.; Rick Apodaca
- April 18, 2:30 p.m. For more information call ext. 4344.
POPS Dinner Concert Set – The
35th annual POPS Dinner Concert will present An American Heritage of
Music on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 PM 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.
Student Models Sought – The
Office of Communication Services is seeking students of all vintages,
majors and shapes to serve as models to represent ENMU in publications
and on the Web. If interested, call Richard Salas at 562.2154, or come
by Room 218 of the Administration Building between 1-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday,
or e-mail jrsalas@msn.com.
GED Classes – Clovis
Community College offers free GED instructional classes on the ENMU
campus in Room 234 in the Student Academic Services Building (SAS) on
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. The instructor's name is is Ken
Derenzy. For more information, call 769.4095.
University Police Cell Phone for Routine Calls
– The University Police (UP) carry a cell phone on duty between
the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday for routine
call. The cell phone number is 760.2945, available anytime from 5 p.m.
through 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
for routine help. All other calls should go through the Portales Police
Department at 356.4404 ext. 0; this will contact the caller with the
Portales Police dispatcher.
Cafeteria Prices for Faculty/Staff
– The faculty/staff prices for meals in the Campus Crossroads (cafeteria)
are as follows: Breakfast - $2.99; Lunch - $3.49; Dinner - $4.99.
Two-Year Course Rotation On-Line
– To assist in planning schedules, a two-year rotation listing
of courses is also available at http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/rotation/index.shtml
or by clicking on "course rotation" on the "courses and
catalogs" web page.
General Comments
Extended Learning Non-Credit Courses
– The following is a list of non-credit course offerings. Please
call 562.2165 for more information or to register.
Swing-Dance Workshop – a one-evening workshop for 12 years
through adult with Lisa Moyer Friday, April 11, 5:30-7 p.m., GA-11.
The fee is $10 per person or $15 per couple. Please register by April
8 and wear comfortable clothing with tennis, dance or jazz shoes.
Scuba Diving – a two-weekend class with PADI Instructor
Mike Hale, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 4-6, ENMU and Saturday
and Sunday, April 12-13, Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, NM. Registration is
$200 plus an $80 open water fee, payable to the instructor. Please call
Extended Learning for specific times, location, material costs, age
limitations, etc.
There is Life After CD's – with Glen O'Rear, Edward Jones
Investment Representative, Tuesdays, March 25-April 15, 6:30-8 p.m.,
COB-137. The fee is $20 with a textbook fee of $8 payable to the instructor.
Please register by March 24.
Victim Advocacy – a 48-hour live lecture certificate program
held on three consecutive Monday/Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday
format, March 24-April 12, COB-130. The fee is $450. Please register
and order textbook (approximately $30) by March 17.
Journaling Workshop – with Creative Memories Consultant,
Kyla Gray, Saturday, April 12, 10-11:30 a.m., SAS-166. The fee is $10
with a kit fee of $12, payable to the instructor. Please register at
least one week prior to class to order supplies.
How to Care for Your Computer and Virus Protection – with
Mick Hoffman, April 8, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please
register by April 3.
Swimming – for 4 years and up with Ben and Jared Zatorski,
Lifeguards/Red Cross Certified Instructors, Natatorium, Mondays-Thursdays,
4-4:50 p.m. The fee is $40 per rotation and includes a Red Cross certification
card. Rotation #3 meets March 24-April 3 and rotation #4 meets April
7-17. Please register by the Friday prior to each rotation.
Aqua Aerobics – 12 two-day rotations with Kristy Jones,
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m., through April 24, Natatorium. The fee
is $8 per rotation or discounted to $90 prepaid for all 12 rotations.
No classes March 18 and 20, spring break. Please register by Monday
prior to each rotation.
Model Rocketry – for 8 years through adult (8-14 years require
parent/guardian) with Bill Moyer, April 5-26, 9-11 a.m., COB-123. In
each of the four-week classes, three sessions will consist of lecture
and model construction while the fourth session will be held at the
Portales Municipal Airport to launch your model. All supplies are included
in a $20 kit fee payable to the instructor at the first class. Registration
is $20 and be sure to enroll one week prior so that Bill can order your
supplies!
Yoga – for 14 years through adult with Lisa Moyer, Tuesday/Thursdays,
7-7:50 p.m., through May 1, GA-11. Please wear non-confining, comfortable
clothing. Mat, strap, block and blanket are optional. No drop-ins are
accepted; however, pro-rated payments can be arranged with the Extended
Learning Office.
Saturday Painters' Forum – for ages 10 years through adult
(ages 10-15 years require parent/guardian) with Tim McGee scheduled
six Saturdays ( March 29, April 12 and 26), 3-5 p.m., at different sites
for $10 per session. Class sites such as Grulla National Wildlife Refuge/Oasis
State Park will be determined by each prior class. Using a medium of
your choice – watercolor, acrylic or oil, you will be responsible
for your own supplies; but please contact Tim at 562.2065 prior to any
first-time purchasing. Any transportation or park fees are the student's
responsibility. Please contact Extended Learning at 562.2165 for the
scheduled site location.
Curriculum Committee
3:30 p.m., Monday, March 24
Library Conference Room
University Council
Monday, March 31
3:10 p.m.
Regents' Room
University Budget Committee
Second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in Regents Room
Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
Faculty Senate Committee
First and third Thursdays of each month
3:30-5 p.m.
COB 113
University Budget Committee
Second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in Regents Room
Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
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