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Eastern New Mexico University Taking College to Portales High School
Story and photos by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University is taking college to Portales High School.

Three days a week, Dr. Donald Elder, professor of history and chair of the Department of History and Humanities at Eastern New Mexico University, is teaching “History 101: Survey of American History to 1877” to students at Portales High. The class is held in Room 11, the home room for high school history teacher Alfonso Torres. If they pass the course, the eight young men and six young women, a combination of juniors and seniors, will earn three hours of college credit.

“I think they were a bit intimidated at first,” says Dr. Elder, “but with every question I ask that they can answer, I can see them developing a sense that they can do this.”

In a recent class, Dr. Elder, also a well-known local radio personality, told the class, “In America, you can rise to the best of your abilities. Isn’t that why you are taking this course – because you want to go to college?”

The course examines the historical development of the United States from the arrival of the first inhabitants to the end of the Reconstruction following the Civil War. Particular attention is paid to issues of race, class, ethnicity and gender. A few of the topics include Native Americans, a one-crop economy (cotton), the road to war, the War of 1812, the rise of factories, the changing role of women, slavery and Abolition, the Civil War, and reuniting the nation.

Dr. Elder, a low-handicap golfer at the Portales County Club and noon-time basketball star at Eastern, says that because the class is smaller than a typical required introductory course on a college campus, he can give tests that do not have to be machine-graded. “This makes it good both ways – the kids get a sense of what most college exams are like, and I get a better sense of whether they’re picking up the important themes and concepts.”

Melvin Nusser, principal at PHS, feels that the course is “a great opportunity for our kids. We have a concurrent enrollment with Eastern in which the kids can go to campus to take courses, but many of them feel intimidated. With Dr. Elder coming to the high school, they feel much more comfortable.”

Principal Nusser says that the arrangement is a “win-win” situation for both schools. “Our kids can earn up to six hours of college credit while still in high school, and it’s a great recruiting tool for Eastern. I would love to see more ENMU professors coming to the high school to teach more courses. Our students have to mature very fast because they learn that no one is going to take their hand in a college course and make sure they do the work.” Mr. Nusser said jokingly that he did not expect Dr. Elder to attend parent-teacher meetings.

Mr. Nusser, who has a son who is a junior at ENMU, notes that the arrangement also fulfills some of the requirements of House Bill 212 which requires universities to partner up with local school systems.

“What better guy could we have than Don Elder to teach at our school?” said Mr. Nusser. “He is very active in the community, and has a son who graduated from Portales High and another who is attending. He understands our students and is the perfect person to introduce them to college.”

During a recent class, with huge historical world maps on the back wall, Professor Elder kept the students’ attention as he alternated between leaning on the side of the podium and propping himself on a vacant chair closer to them. Using the exaggerated accent of a New England country farmer, he elicited laughs as he made a point about the development of the cotton gin.

Asking for class participation about factors which led to the rise of factories in the United States, the students answered in rapid-fire fashion – with ideas ranging from the abundance of raw materials to plentiful water to the development of steamships for transportation of goods to a growing market for finished products.

Dr. Elder says that he thinks the class will benefit students beyond receiving college credit; it will ease the transition into college. “They know that they have to come to class every day prepared to learn, and that there's no down time in a 50-minute college class.”

The professor says that there have been a few differences for him in teaching at the high school. “I had forgotten how many interruptions you get during a high school class – PA announcements, kids coming in with an excuse from the guidance counselor, etc. The attitude of the kids has also surprised me – every class I taught back in the day (when he was a high school teacher), I had to tell somebody to shut up, and that hasn't even come close to being necessary.”

Dr. Elder, who broadcasts PHS and ENMU games on KSMX/KSEL radio, gives credit to the teachers at PHS for having the students well prepared. “These kids came to me with a good grasp of the subject; all I have done is take that understanding to a higher level.”

After Dr. Elder concluded a recent class with the next assignment, the students – sporting everything from football jerseys for their game that night to trendy trademark-emblazoned pullovers to a red backpack imprinted with “Dork” – joked good-naturedly with each other and their college professor as they obediently waited for the bell.

One, relating a point about women working in factories after so many men were killed in the War of 1812, told a particularly bad joke: “Why did the woman cross the road? Who cares, she was supposed to be in the kitchen.”

Following groans and a few dagger stares from the women, Dr. Elder told the student he was on his own.

As the bell rang and the college professor was exiting the high school classroom safely behind the student stampede, he commented, “I feel like I'm combining 'Welcome Back, Kotter' with 'Head of the Class!'”

'Boy in the Bubble' Doctor is ENMU Grad: Now Retired in Portales
Story and photo by Carolyn Edwards
Communication Services

One of the attending doctors to the "Boy in the Bubble" is an Eastern New Mexico University graduate who has retired in Portales.

Even as a teenager, Mary Ann South knew she wanted to be a doctor. "At age 12, I read 'Disputed Passage,' a romantic novel by Lloyd C. Douglas," she said. "It was about a woman doctor. I thought that if girls could be doctors, I'd like to be one. Then I read Douglas's next book, 'Magnificent Obsession,' and one of the characters was a woman doctor, so I decided to be one."

Dr. South graduated from Portales High School and attended Baylor University for two years. "Then I returned to Portales and enrolled at ENMU, where I had a full scholarship as a veteran's orphan," Dr. South explained. "The science department was small and very limited, but I could take all my pre-med requirements."

She graduated from Eastern in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry."

She fondly remembers Bartlett Dewey, Oscar Hofstad, Richard Stroup and Ernest Propes as her chemistry, biology, physics and math professors. "They paid individual attention to the students, and they taught what we needed to know," Dr. South noted. "Another professor whose class I enjoyed was Dr. Hermann Decker. He taught humanities, which was a required course for everyone."

Dr. South went back to Texas and earned her medical degree in 1959 from the Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston. After completing her internship and pediatric residency requirements, Dr. South received a two-year fellowship at Baylor to study pediatric infectious diseases with Dr. Martha Yow and then another two-year fellowship at the University of Minnesota to study pediatric immunology. These two areas of study laid the base for Dr. South's distinguished medical career. Her mentor in immunology was the late Dr. Robert A. Good, who subsequently did the first successful non-twin human bone marrow transplant. [more]

'Scene/Unseen National Juried Exhibition Set Through November 15 in Runnels Gallery
by Amelia Armenta
ENMU Gallery Management Class

Scene/Unseen '03 National Juried Exhibition, sponsored by the Department of Art at Eastern New Mexico University, will be held through Nov. 15 at Runnels Gallery in Golden Library. Thirty-eight two-dimensional works of art by 32 artists representing 19 states will be featured.

Best-in-Show, second and third place awards, as well as honorable mentions will be announced and presented by juror Amei Wallach, President Emeritus of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA/USA) at the awards ceremony to be held on Nov. 5. Ms. Wallach selected works for the exhibition and determined award winners from more than 600 entries from 40 states.

Recognized as a leading U.S. art critic, Ms. Wallach is a frequent commentator on art for television and radio on both sides of the Atlantic. In the wake of the Sensation exhibition controversy about the Virgin Mary, she moderated an emotional symposium on the mayor of New York City and the Brooklyn Museum. She is heavily published, has lectured and traveled widely, and reviewed many of the important exhibitions in recent history.

The general public is invited to a reception from 5-6:30 p.m. in Runnels Gallery on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and the 7 p.m. awards ceremony in Room 112 of the Liberal Arts Building.

For further information, contact Dr. Haig David-West, professor and chair, ENMU Department of Art, at 505.562.2778.

ENMU Science Fiction Author was Honored Guest at World Fantasy Convention
by Daniel Lucero
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University faculty emeritus Dr. Jack Williamson was one of the guest authors at the 29th World Fantasy Convention in Washington, D.C., from Oct. 30 – Nov. 2.

The conference is held every year on Halloween weekend and is devoted to professional writers, editors, and publishers. (Attendance to the convention is limited to 850 members.)

Because of Dr. Williamson’s health, he was unable to make the trip. However, he was asked to do a video interview, which was shown at the convention.

Dr. Williamson was interviewed by another science fiction/fantasy writer, Dr. Christopher Stasheff, author of “The Warlock in Spite of Himself” and associate professor of communication at ENMU.

Dr. Williamson said, “Christopher Stasheff did a great job with the interview.” In the interview, Dr. Williamson discussed how he’s been a writer for 75 years, the authors he has known, how science fiction has changed, and his writing career.

“It was quite an honor, and I enjoyed it very much,” Dr. Williamson said about being asked to be a guest of honor and being interviewed for the convention. He also said he’s had “a great life as a writer; it was great to have friends and readers. I appreciate it.”

For more information, call Dr. Stasheff at 505.562.2841.

ENMU Giving Red-Carpet Treatment to Creators of Documentary for Dual-Language Immersion Program
Eastern New Mexico University will give the red-carpet treatment to honor Dr. Julia Rosa López-Emslie, professor of bilingual education, and Orlando Ortega, mayor of

Portales and director of operations at KENW-TV, for their production of a half-hour documentary about a program titled Planting Seeds of Success Through Language.

The documentary, which has aired on PBS stations throughout the state, will be shown following introductions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the University Theatre.

Following the documentary, David Briseño will introduce children from La Casita in Clovis who have benefited from a dual-language immersion program – which the documentary explains. Dr. López-Emslie will then make comments, followed by a question-and-answer session. The formal evening will conclude with a reception in the theatre lobby.

The public is invited free of charge.

(photo by Jill Butler)

About the Documentary

Planting the Seeds of Success Through Language, a half-hour program produced by KENW-TV, highlights a Spanish/English Two-Way Dual-Language Immersion Program that has been in place at Dolores Gonzales Elementary school in Albuquerque for the past eight years. According to Dr. Julia Rosa López-Emslie, director of Bilingual/Multicultural Education at Eastern New Mexico University, "The two-way program has as its goals that of preparing three distinct groups of students K-5 to be bilingual literate citizens."

The program at Dolores Gonzales Elementary begins with kindergarten and continues through the fifth grade. Students with English as their first language, students with Spanish as their first language, and heritage language learners (non-Spanish speaking Hispanics) are grouped together in the classroom. During half of the school day, the students are immersed in English-only instruction and during the other half, they are immersed in Spanish-only instruction.

Planting the Seeds of Success goes inside the classroom to document first-hand the benefits and challenges in the teaching and learning of two languages. Teachers discuss the curriculum model and nature of instruction, families of students comment on the challenges and rewards of the program, and experts analyze the behavior and progress of the students. After six years of the Spanish/English Two-way Dual-Language Immersion Program, students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary School are realizing its many benefits, also known as "La Cosecha" – "The Harvest."

Based on an idea that originated more than 40 years ago, Two-way Dual Language Immersion Programs can be found in more than 260 schools in the United States. The program was introduced in New Mexico in 1969.

Two-way Dual-Language instruction comes in many different forms, including Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, and Navajo, with the Spanish/English program being taught most frequently.

KENW-TV is committed to producing programming that reflects and promotes quality of life in New Mexico. Its mission is to empower public television viewers by enlightening them about issues that affect them and their world.

Columnist Praises ENMU Steel Band Concert in Recent Sunday Issue of the Clovis News-Journal
by Clyde Davis
Clovis News-Journal

(Editor's Note: The following column by Clyde Davis first appeared in the Sunday, Oct. 26 Clovis News-Journal and is reprinted by permission.)

Clyde plays electric bass; plays it with finesse and grace." So are the opening words of a song by Waylon Jennings, written for his bass player who complained that there was never a song with his name in it. This complaint inspired Waylon to write one for him.

 The same could be said about Darren Dyke and Zack Orr, who headlined the ENMU steel drum concert last Friday evening. [ No, not the part about the name, although I don't recall hearing those names in a song either.] The aspect I refer to is the acoustic guitar and steel drum which these two gentlemen combined for some incredibly transporting music.
 
When I say transporting, I mean exactly what you think I mean. Shall we go to Barbados? The Bahamas? Trinidad? We have only to close our eyes and our chairs in the CUB Ballroom become beach chairs. We can hear the surf pounding behind the ringing and rhythm of the steel drum, sliding up and down the scale, followed by the soft acoustic guitar.
 
Oh, no. Reality brings us back to here and now, just as I was getting up to take a swim or order a cool coconut you know what drink. We are not sitting where the waves come crashing in and invite us to play. There is not a big yellow Caribbean moon over head. That is the stage light from the front of the auditorium.
 
But it seemed so real. I thought I was there. Awww.... No, Jackson, you were still right here in Portales. These two guys are just so good, they make you think you are in the islands.
 
We've done this routine before. In fact, we have done it for five years, each spring when the steel drum band gives its concert outside. Led by Neil Rutland, their director, they move their considerable amount of equipment out to the ENMU lawn. You bring the picnic, they make the music. As night comes down around you, you pretend that you are on the islands.  If you get really caught up in the fantasy, you may find yourself diving into the fountain....
 
But hey, these two guys added icing to the already very appealing cake. The steel drum band welcomed a considerable number of new players this year, who benefited I am sure from being exposed to the two special guests.
 
The only sad part of the evening was when one of my freshman, who plays in the band, informed me that the previous evening had been a jazz concert, which we also like to attend and which we managed to miss.  There will, I am sure, be another....
 
Anyway, cheers to Professor Rutland and his musicians for arranging this event and bringing in two special guests. Boos, as always, to those who sat home Friday night and complained that there is nothing to do around here....get out and live, mon!
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

ENMU Novice Debater Polishes Off Competition from Larger Universities
by Mick Souder
ENMU Forensics Program

The Eastern New Mexico University speech and debate team excelled in several new categories of speech events last weekend at the Al Johnson Invitational Tournament at Colorado College in Colorado Springs.

Senior Britt Hochhausler was the star of the weekend, taking the Top Junior Award in Informative Speaking and 6th Place overall, earning a leg to the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament (NIET). Hochhausler defeated opponent schools such as Texas Tech University and the Air Force Academy to reach finals.

Thomas Howard barely missed reaching the final round of Extemporaneous Speaking after receiving first place in his first preliminary round. Unfortunately, Howard received fourth place in second preliminary round and failed to reach finals.

"It was a good tournament for Britt," said coach Mick Souders, "Britt wasn't quite ready when we left for the tournament, so we didn't know what to expect. But hours and hours of work on the night before the tournament paid off."

Hochhausler's speech informs her audience on the 'slow food movement' that rejects fast-food and attempts to focus on the process of preparing and enjoying food. Hochhausler points out that engaging in the joy of eating as a process of creation and fulfillment is both healthy and socially beneficial. [More]
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

Miss Native American to be Crowned at ENMU
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

The Miss Native American Pageant at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is set for Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 6-8.

The Thursday luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union Building. Tickets are $7 per person.

The Contemporary Competition will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business.

On Friday, Nov. 7, the Traditional Competition will be from 5-7 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium. The Honor Banquet will be from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Tickets are $12 for the banquet.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, a Public Speaking Competition will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Becky Sharp Auditorium with the crowning of Miss ENMU Native American at 12:30 p.m. The winner will make a public appearance at that day's "Wagon Wheel" football game against West Texas A&M University, which begins at 1 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium.

The public is invited to all activities. For more information, call the ENMU Native American Affairs office at 505.562.2470 or e-mail enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

ENMU-Ruidoso Hosting EMT Refresher Courses
Submitted by Dr. Jim Miller
ENMU-Ruidoso

Escape to Ruidoso for the weekend and complete your First Responder/EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate Refreshers at the same time. ENMU Ruidoso will host two EMT refreshers this fall in the beautiful tall pines of the Southern Sacramento Mountains.

A First Responder/EMT Basic refresher will be held Nov. 7-9 and an EMT-Intermediate refresher will be held Dec. 5-7. Both the First Responder/Basic and Intermediate refreshers will be held Friday night from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ENMU College Office, 709 Mechem Drive, in Ruidoso. Both refreshers will include the new scopes of practice for each level of EMT.

Cost of the refresher courses will be $26 for residents of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs, and $30 for non-residents. Registration can be completed by phone, fax or by mail and you must be registered to attend. The instructor for these courses is Chris LaCounte, RN, CEN, NREMT-P, EMS I/C.

For registration information, call ENMU Ruidoso at 505.257.2120 or 800.934.ENMU (3668). For visitor or accommodation information, contact the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce at 505.257.7395.

ENMU Student Getting His Kicks South of Route 66
by Garet Ervin
Communication Services

Davey Close is not just a certified karate instructor – he is also a Black Belt in Kwon Shu Karate, a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, a Brown Belt in Jujitsu, and a Brown Belt in Shotokan.

The 23-year-old from Orem, Utah, got interested in the martial arts about nine years ago. “My friend and I got a coupon in the mail so we tried it and liked it,” said Davey.

The broadcast production major's mom didn’t like the idea of him learning martial arts, but eventually gave in and allowed it.

Davey has started teaching a club at ENMU, the Kwon Shu Group, and is looking for more members. “Last semester we had more people but some graduated and some joined the military, so we lost a few,” added the library student worker.

This is not the first time Davey has taught martial arts; he had his own studio in Utah for three years.

On top of being a full-time student and teaching martial arts, Davey is also married. His wife is a nursing student at Clovis Community College.

Davey has no plans to open a studio, but is interested in recruiting people for the Kwon Shu club.

"I just love teaching the martial arts, so I decided to start a club where students could work out and learn," said Davey. Davey’s club is meeting every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. in Room 11 at Greyhound Arena. Anyone is welcome to join.

For more information, call Davey at 505.356.6389 or e-mail him at daveyclose@yahoo.com.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

ENMU Graduate Using ENMU Professors as Role Models in Pursuing Her Dream of Being a Professor
by Tracy Henderson
Communication Services

Margaret (Terzin) Klayton-MI is giving back her experience of Eastern New Mexico University’s caring professors to her students at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va. Dr. Klayton-MI was promoted to full professor of business administration last year. Her impact and success started even before her promotion.

A 1980 ENMU BBA and 1981 MBA graduate, Margaret felt she was destined to go into personnel administration. However, due to the influence of the dean of the College of Business, Charles Irvin, who showed his students how much he cared about their success, Margaret decided to pursue a career in higher education. “Dr. Irvin was always concerned about our progress and was an excellent role model,” said Margaret.

She received a Ph.D. in human resource management from Virginia Commonwealth University to pursue her new dream of become a great professor. As a professor of business, she began to demonstrate the qualities she learned at Eastern, which included putting the students first. The Governor of Virginia appointed Dr. Klayton-MI to his Task Force on Telecommuting and Telework where she designed the telecommuting interest survey for the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is available through America-On-Line in Virginia-On-Line. Telecommuting allows students to take courses without coming to campus (often known as distance education).

Dr. Klayton-MI was the originator and first editor of TeleTrends, a telecommuting newsletter. She currently serves as a vice president of the International Telework Association and Council. She was one of two invited to present at the Telematics and Innovation Conference in Spain. She also presented lectures in China at Jaio Tong University in Shanghai.

Margaret’s Eastern experience prepared for her future in various ways. “The professors at Eastern were highly qualified and gave a good, sound education.”

During her time at ENMU, a graduate assistantship gave her the financial backing that she needed, and also gave her the opportunity to teach college-level courses. She served as president of Returning Students, an organization designed for non-traditional students making the transition to school a little easier. She also served as president of the Marketing Association.

Margaret said, “There are a lot of opportunities for leadership at Eastern, which I took full advantage of and which made me the person I am today.”

ENMU Fraternity President Robert Bean a Jumping Jack Flash
Story and photo by Garet Ervin
Communication Services

Being a full time student, working 40 hours a week and being the president of a fraternity keeps Robert Bean jumping. Yet the 24-year-old still makes time to hang out with his friends.

“I try to make a good time happen wherever I go,” said Robert. His friends describe him as hilariously funny and non-stop entertainment. The Clovis High School graduate is a communication major emphasizing in public relations and will graduate in two more semesters.

After graduation he plans to enter the job market. “I would like to find a job in Dallas,” said Robert. Already, he is no stranger to a full-time job. He works 40 hours a week in the Portales Wal-Mart sporting goods department, and has for five years. “Working at Wal-Mart has taught me some humility,” said Robert.

Being the president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity has had its share of stressful times. “Being the president of a fraternity is a lot of responsibility and more stress than I thought it would be. At the same time I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” said Robert. “SAE has taught me how to work with people in high-stress situations and made me a stronger person.”

When asked what was one of the worst times while attending ENMU, he replied, “The worst time was two years ago when my house
burned down and my roommate and I almost died; then I came to the shocking reality that I had no possessions.” The second worst time for Robert was when the SAE house was set afire by arson.

" Throughout all of this Robert has made many sacrifices and learned that sometimes you’ve just got to take one for the team,” said alumnus Shane Brown.

When asked what is the single most important thing learned while at ENMU, Robert replied, “I have learned that in the best and worst of times true friends will always be there for one another.”

ENMU Mourns the Loss of Greyhound Football Player

Tragedy visited the Eastern New Mexico University family once again on Sunday morning, Oct. 26, when Greyhound football player Eric Hodgest was killed in a car accident in Amarillo, Texas. News reports indicated that Eric's car became disabled and was run into by another vehicle. The driver of

the other vehicle has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

Eric, along with three other ENMU students who have died since July – Amanda Tenorio, Rayla Parra and Roland "Rojo" Ellsworth, and Maj. Ronald Milam (who died
on 9-11 at The Pentagon) – were remembered at the Dia de los Muertos
(Day of the Dead) celebration on Friday in the Campus Union Ballroom.

Those who knew Eric said he had a great sense of humor, and was totally honest in expressing his opinion. ENMU football coach Bud Elliott remembered him as having
a lot of good friends on the team and being a "pretty good football player."

Most of us did not know Eric, but we wish we had. His life ended too soon, but his memory lives on in his friends. Their sharing of what he was like enriches us all.

The Eastern community grieves the loss of Eric and the other students, but will always be grateful that they chose to pass our way.
(photo on left by Robert McKinney; on right by Wendel Sloan)

Special Thank You

A special thank you to Jeff Blake of Student Activities and Organizations for his behind-the-scenes efforts on behalf of the Peanut Valley Festival.

If you would like to publicize a special thank you to someone, e-mail information to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Welcome to Eastern

Amuel Mason – Patrolman, Campus Police

Don't Forget

The Greyhound football team will be retaining the "Wagon Wheel" against the Buffaloes of West Texas A&M University at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Greyhound Stadium. In addition to the ENMU band, the Clovis Mini-Wildcats will perform at half-time, and the new Miss ENMU Native American will be introduced.

Don Friesen, comedian, at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Ground Zero.

Zia volleyball vs. Wayland Baptist University at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Greyhound Arena.

Scene/Unseen reception from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the Runnels Gallery in Golden Library.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Phillip Million, associate professor of communicative disorders and chair of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Nursing, was recently re-elected as vice president for audiology of the New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Million serves on the Executive Board and advises on policy matters affecting the association. He attended the annual meeting of NMSHA in Albuquerque on Oct. 23-24.

Dr. Antony Oldknow, professor of English, presented a paper, “Political Allegory in Hamlet,” at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Philological Association, held at the Goldstrike Resort, Tunica, Miss., On Oct. 16-18.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Professor Deanna Kuhn of Columbia University have a joint collaborative project accepted for publication in Educational Psychology Review. It will appear early next year.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy has had two papers accepted for presentation at the New Mexico International Reading Association Meeting to be held in Carlsbad in January.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, assistant professor of music, has been selected for the 2nd year in a row for inclusion in Who’s Who in America (2004 58th edition). Since 1899, Who’s Who in America has been America’s preeminent biographical publisher chronicling the lives of accomplished men and women in every significant field of endeavor.

Candid Camera

ENMU-Portales Institutes New Dress Code (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Following the Lead of ENMU-Roswell's – new calico and denim dress code, ENMU-Portales has also instituted a new dress code. The key difference is that ENMU-P is not requiring specific fibers, but only threads that express who the employee really is.

ENMU-Roswell Relaxes Strict Calico and Denim Dress Code (photos by Donna Gutierrez)

Following the Lead of ENMU-Portales' – edict to dress like you feel on the inside, ENMU-Roswell has relaxed its strict calico and denim (with casual polyester Fridays) dress code. The surprise has been how many people feel alike.

Scenes from Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration on Friday in Ballroom (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Judges Confer – (L-R) Diana Cordova and Mary Ayala share notes about which groups tried to entice them with Bizcochitos to influence their decision about the winning altares. Diana said if they'd added some atole to wash down the cookies, she would have been tempted. Meanwhile, math professor Regina Aragon and bilingual professor Julia Rosa López-Emslie– hard at work adding up the scores – wonder why they didn't bring a $3 calculator.

Winning Altares – Mrs. Garcia's class at James Elementary in Portales took home the top prize. Second place went to Dr. Mary Ayala's Spanish 403 class at ENMU. Taking third place was ENMU student Monica Martinez.

That flash is bright!

Back-to-School Meeting in Middle of Semester (photo by Wendel Sloan)

The Cookies Were Exceptional – Another orientation meeting about what different departments do was held Thursday for employees who are new or were unable to attend the ones at the beginning of the semester. Employees who enjoyed the first one so much that they wanted to sit through another round were also welcome. Many employees even took extra cookies back to their offices "for our students."

Saturday Morning Sitting (photo by Wendel Sloan)

For a Good Cause – ENMU employees Mandi Park and Troy McCollum were still staging a sit-down Saturday morning at Valley Furniture in Portales to raise money for breast-cancer research on behalf of the American Cancer Society. They had to receive donations of $30 for each bathroom break. As an added bonus, Troy received the sofa and love seat for raising the most money, and Mandi received a recliner for taking third. The four sitters raised a total of over $6,200.

Natatorium Renovation Finally Finished (photo by ENMU alumnae Bing Lin)

Watch Out for Boats While Swimming Laps – Renovation of the Natatorium, the on-campus indoor pool, has finally been completed. Those who like to swim laps are encouraged to watch out for obstacles – like tankers and aircraft carriers – that were not there before. Those used to swimming up to 50 laps in the old facility are now encouraged to limit themselves to no more than one lap to the horizon and back. Although lifeguards will not be on duty, the Coast Guard will.

Ghostly Apparition (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Appears on October 31 – This ghostly apparition appeared outside the Monday Memo second-floor office in the Administration Building on Friday, Oct. 31. One staff member suggested it might have been an administrator – looking out for Eastern's best interests – trying to get a sneak peek at the Monday Memo.

The Monday Memo is published by the Office of Communication Services Editor Wendel Sloan Monday.memo@enmu.edu 505.562.2253 Staff Writers Britt Hochhausler Daniel Lucero Garet Ervin Staff Photographer Richard Salas ENMU-Roswell Contributing Editor Donna Gutierrez ENMU-Ruidoso Contributing Editor Jim Miller Technical Support Jennifer Poyer