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These 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.

Candidate Interview Schedule for Director of Information Technology Services –
The search committee for the Director of Information Services position is pleased to announce that interviews have been scheduled for two excellent candidates who will be brought to campus over the next two weeks. The first candidate to arrive on campus is Dr. Robert Hilgenfeld who will be here for interviews Monday, March 3, and Tuesday March 4. We invite the University community to drop by the SAS Building Atrium at 9:30 Tuesday morning for an open reception and visit with Dr. Hilgenfeld.

Dr. Hilgenfeld's current position is Director of Information Technology Services at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, GA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming and has over 25 years of experience with technology in learning and education in a variety of settings.

The complete interview schedule follows: Monday, March 3: 7:30 a.m., Breakfast at the ENMU Cafeteria; 8:30 a.m., Interview with Search Committee (UCC 117); 9:30 a.m., Tour of Campus; 10:15 a.m., Information Technology (UCC 117); 11:30 a.m., President Steven Gamble (Admin 102); 12 p.m., Lunch at the ENMU Cafeteria; 1 p.m., Core Staff (SAS Sloan Room); 4 p.m., Informal reception at ENMU-Roswell; 4:30 p.m., Tour of ENMU-Roswell IT facilities; 5 p.m., Roswell Administrative Team; 6 p.m., Dinner in Roswell; Tuesday, March 4: 8 a.m., Breakfast at the ENMU Cafeteria; 8:30 a.m., Academic Affairs (UCC 117); 9:30 a.m., Open Coffee Reception (SAS Atrium); 11 a.m., Exit Conference with Vice President Danny Earp (Admin 118)
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To view Dr. Hilgenfeld's resume, click here: [more]

Spiritual Retreat Held at ENMU
The Wesley Foundation-Portales Campus hosted a United Methodist Pastors' Spiritual Retreat on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21-22. Nineteen pastors and spouses from the area heard presentations by Dr. Scott and Mary Lou Jones of Dallas, Texas. Scott is assistant professor of evangelism at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Pastors attending came from Raton, Logan, San Jon and Roswell as well as the Clovis-Portales area. The retreat closed with Holy Communion at 12 p.m. on Saturday. The Wesley Foundation is an educational ministry of the New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church. Dr. Don Holladay, assistant professor of religion, is the director of the Wesley Foundation.

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.

ENMU Hosting High School Speech and Debate Tournament
– Eastern New Mexico University will host the 2003 State High School Speech and Debate Tournament, March 6-8. The state tournament is the culmination of the activities started in September. The students will be awarded state champion titles in a variety of events. The competition is excellent, very enjoyable and your help is needed. Please return the forms mailed to you mid-February or call ext. 2741 to donate your time. A training session will be held on Tuesday evening, March 4, in COB 156 at 7 p.m.

Navajo Taco Sale Tuesday
– The Office of Native American Affairs is having a Navajo Taco Sale on Tuesday, March 4 in the Education Building front lobby. The proceeds of the sale will go toward the "Pow Wow on the Pecos" fund. Please support us by having a Navajo Taco. Prices are: Navajo Taco with drink...$5; Frito Pie with drink...$3; Frybread...$1.

Get'em While They're Hot! – Students In Free Enterprise is selling freshly-made Golden Nuggets Minature Donuts from 8-10 a.m. every Monday at the College of Business Vendor Stand.

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 5
Writing Workshops: Tutoring Services (Grammar and Punctuation)
2-3 p.m. (CUB, The Alley)

March 12
Writing Workshops: Tutoring Services (Resumes, Cover Letters, and CV's)
2-3 p.m. (CUB, 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).


Board of Regents Meeting Cancelled – The March 7 Board of Regents meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be in Ruidoso. There will be a workshop for the Regents on April 2 and a regular Board meeting on April 3.

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.

Cooking Classes for People with Diabetes – If you have diabetes, selecting and preparing foods that are low in sugar, fat and sodium can be a real challenge. The Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program is offering a series of cooking classes for people with diabetes and their family members or caretakers. You will learn how to plan healthy meals and prepare delicious dishes without adding extra sugar, sodium and fat. Class participants will receive recipe books, prepare recipes and taste foods made with less fat, sugar and salt. Space is limited so call to enroll now! You should plan to attend all four sessions:
March 17, 24, 31 April 7, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the ENMU Family and Consumer Sciences Building, Portales.

To enroll, call Connie Moyers, Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist, at 356.4417. This class may be taken for one hour credit. Those taking it should have diabetes or be a caretaker for someone who has diabetes.

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.

A Century of Portales History – Celebrating 100 years of Portales history, the Golden Library will feature a display of vintage pictures of the town's history. The restored pictures feature historic events, people and places, and celebrate the birth and growth of the town. The historic display will be featured upstairs in the Golden Library, and will run through March 8. The display is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the art coordinator, Jeremy Gardels, at 562.2624.

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.

Going Once, Going Twice… – The date for the University auction is tentatively set for Aug. 2. More details will be forthcoming. For more information, contact The Moon Man (David) at ext. 2606.

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: M.J. Anderson - Garett Williams - March 11, 2:30 p.m.; Todd Wallis - March 13, 2:30 p.m.; 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

"Thanks for including all those lovely photos--with the misleading captions!! – haha. People around here (ENMU-Roswell) liked it."

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.
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, your choice Tuesday, March 11, 6:30-8 p.m. or 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, either Feb. 25 or April 8, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please register by Jan. 20 or April 3, respectively.
Tole Painting – a six weeks class for ages 15 years through adult with Janice Lee Wednesdays, Feb. 26-April 9 (no class March 19, spring break), 6-8 p.m., FCS-99. The fee is $36 with a $5 kit fee payable to the instructor. Materials include water bowl, paper towels and brushes. If you do not have brushes, please call Jan at 478-2303 before purchasing. Please register by Feb. 21.
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 #1 meets Feb. 18-27, rotation #2 meets March 3-13, rotation #3 meets March 24-April 3 and rotation #4 meets April 7-17. Please register by the Friday prior to each rotation.
Fast Formula – with Creative Memories Consultant, Kyla Gray, your choice Thursday 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 20 or Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. on March 8, SAS-166. The fee is $10 with a kit fee of $22 payable to the instructor. Please register at least one week prior to the class to order supplies.
Aqua Aerobics – 12 two-day rotations with Kristy Jones, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m., Jan. 28- 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, either February 1-22 or 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 (Feb. 8, 22, Mar. 8, 29, April 12 and 26), 3-5 p.m., at different sites for $10 per session or pay only $50 for all six! The first class will meet in COB-137 and requires pencil and/or charcoal and newsprint tablet. Additional 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.

Meetings

The New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation student organization, Scientists of Color, will have their March meeting from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, in JWLA 109. Yolanda Vela from Career Services will present a resume writing workshop. All are welcomed.

Curriculum Committee

Monday, March 10
3:30 p.m.
Library Conference 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