Announcements

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 right sidebar. You may also submit announcements by E-mail 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.

Surviving Columbus Video – On Monday, Oct. 13, Columbus Day Observance, the Native-American Affairs Office will show a video, "Surviving Columbus." Showtimes will be at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in Ground Zero.

Brin Polycom Teleconferencing Available – The Department of Science has placed the Brin Polycom in Library 141 for use by faculty and staff. Please contact Ellen Gardiner at X2259 for more information or to schedule a conference.

GEAR UP Offering Leadership Retreat – GEAR UP will offer the 2nd Leadership Retreat for Portales High School 10th and 11th graders. ENMU students who will be attending as facilitators on Oct. 13-15 are: Kyla Elliott, Regina Montoya, Richard Parson, Noemi Perez and Kayla Stevens.

Correction on Authorized Absence – The authorized absence form that was submitted for the football game in Tahlequah, Okla., game had an incorrect date for the departure. The date submitted was 9/15/03 and it should have been 9/19/03.

Small Intra-Campus Envelopes Requested – Career Services has requested that any departments with extra intra-campus (small) envelopes send them to them at Station 34.

Nursing CDs Available – A number of Educational Nursing CDs have arrived for the New Mexico Educational Software Clearinghouse. These include: Nursing Assessment of the New Family: a) Physical Assessment of the Newborn; b) Gestational Age Assessment of the Newborn; c) Nursing Assessment of the Postpartum Patient. Infection Prevention: a) Breaking the Chain of Infection; b) Hand Hygiene and Gloving; c) Basic Sterile Technique. Administration of Injections: a) Intramuscular Injections; b) Subcutaneous Injections; c) Intradermal Injections. Administration of Intravenous Medication: a) IV Medication Administration – A) An Overview; b) Administering IV Medications to Adults; c) Administering IV Medications to Children.

If any faculty or nursing staff want to review or preview these, contact Dr. Michael Shaughnessy or Eric Dictson at the New Mexico Educational Software Clearinghouse, now housed in the Center for Teaching Excellence, at 505.562.2266.

Participants Sought for Ballet Folklorico – The time has come for ENMU to have its own Ballet Folklorico. All interested should meet in the Zia Room @ 3:30 on Thursday Oct. 23. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs @ 562.2451 or e-mail Nancy Varelas at Nancy.varelas@enmu.edu.

Human Resource Manager Presentation Open to Everyone – The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will have an interactive presentation by Donna Smith, PHR, Human Resources director for ENMR Plateau, on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in the COB Room 103. The presentation will be over by 8 p.m. Ms. Smith will challenge you to examine the skills and decision-making abilities required to be an effective HR manager. She will talk about various paths into the field, and how to get the experience necessary to advance in your career. This is open for all majors, not just Human Resource Management.

Ms. Smith graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's of business of administration degree and from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a master's degree in aeronautical science (specializing in aviation management). Ms. Smith has been the director of Employee Services with ENMR Plateau Telecommunications in Clovis for eight years. She is responsible for all aspects of human resources, including recruiting and personnel, training, benefits administration, compensation and HR information management for a 250+ employee corporation.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Lance A. Pyle, ENMU SHRM Chapter president, at lance.pyle@enmu.edu or 505.253.4231 or 505.799.1405.

The First Annual ENMU-Roswell Golf Tournament – Faculty, staff, family and friends are invited to compete. Oct. 18, 4-Man Scramble; $50 per person. Roswell Spring River Golf Course. For more information, call 505.624.7338.

Lifelong Wellness to Present Stretching Exercises – Lifelong Wellness will present stretching workshops: Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7:45 a.m. in Room 11 in Greyhound Arena; Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 12:45 p.m. in Gym 87; Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5:45 p.m. in the MaxPAC; and Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 12:40 p.m. in the Aztec Room in the Campus Union. Any ENMU employee is welcome to attend.

Important Fringe Benefit Information – The New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority is offering the following switch enrollment opportunities. Premium changes for these adjustments will be made with the December payroll deductions for coverage changes effective Jan. 1, 2004.
 
Health Insurance Switch Enrollment
Employees who are currently participating in one of the three ENMU health insurance plans now have the opportunity to "switch" their enrollment between the plans. The three health plans offered are Blue Cross/Blue Shield Point of Service, Cigna Point of Service, and Cimarron HMO. Employees interested in "switching" health insurance carriers should complete a change form in the Payroll Office, Admin. 117, by Nov. 15, 2003.
 
Dental Insurance Switch Enrollment
Employees who are participating in an ENMU United Concordia dental insurance plan now have the opportunity to "switch" their enrollment between the high and low options. Employees interested in "switching" dental insurance plans should complete a change form in the Payroll Office, Admin. 117, by Nov. 15, 2003.

A Request from The Chase – Attention Professors and Students: The Chase would like to do feature stories each week highlighting individuals at ENMU or in our community. These individuals can be students, seniors, professors, or anyone in the community that is involved in something interesting. We would really like your input on who we can feature. If you would like to submit any names, please submit them to Lillie at the.chase@enmu.edu.

Fall POPS Approaches – The University Friends of Music and the Department of Music proudly announce the 36th annual POPS Dinner Concert on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. A performance of the University Wind Symphony and a superb dinner will welcome the fall season is a very special way. Tickets are $25 per person, available by mail order only. Special seating preferences will be extended to members of the Friends of Music. This event supports scholarships for talented music students. For more information, contact the Department of Music at 562.2377 or Patrice Caldwell at 356.6591 or e-mail Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu.

El Portal Winners Announced – The spring 2003 issue of El Portal is now available. First place winners in the spring 2003 issue were Sarah Boyts, art, Elizabeth Ann Galligan, poetry, and Melissa Jones Witt, fiction. Honorable mention awards went to Jennifer Buntz (fiction) and Leslie Riggins (poetry). Featured authors in the issue include Holly Atwood, Leah Berry, Robin Bennett, LaShawn Byrd, Shannara Green, Laura Holder, Bob Huber, Marilyn Huber, Ruven Ortiz, M. Lynette Palma, Nicole Phinney, and Sarah Wheeler. The faculty sponsor of this issue was Ms. Jane Thompson; the student editor was Natalie Solomon, assisted by Matthew Yoder and Ann Dennis, judges. Submissions for this semester’s magazine are due Oct. 27. Submission guidelines are available in JWLA 208, or contact editor Leslie Riggins, at 742.0182 or by email at lesliejriggins@yahoo.com.

Faculty Blackboard Workshops – Please join us (Faculty Resource Center) for a one hour workshop on Blackboard fundamentals.
Oct. 14
Blackboard Basics @ 9 a.m. - T 102
Blackboard Basics @ 3 p.m. - T102
Oct. 15
Blackboard Basics @ 4 p.m. - T102
Oct. 22
Bb Quizzes and surveys @ 4 p.m. - T102
Oct. 23
Bb Quizzes and surveys @ 3 p.m. - T102
Oct. 24
Bb Quizzes and surveys @ 9 a.m. - UCC 107
Bb Quizzes and surveys @ 3 p.m. - T102
Oct. 28
Bb Quizzes and surveys @ 3 p.m. - T102
Oct. 29
Blackboard Basics @ 3:30 p.m. - T102
Oct. 30
Bb Quizzes and surveys @ 3 p.m. - T102
Please call Ellen Gardiner at X2259 for other courses and times.

Minutes to Spare? – One of the responsibilities of the Office of Planning and Analysis is the archiving of committee minutes. This is a friendly reminder to committee chairs and recording secretaries to submit your minutes once they are approved. Please send the signed original and two copies to Deborah Bentley at Station 2, plus an email copy to Deborah.Bentley@enmu.edu.

New Online Resources at Library – Golden Library offers new online resources including Choice Online for academic book reviews, Dictionary of Literary Biography for the most influential literary figures, and HealthSource:Nursing/Academic edition for health news updated daily. See http://www.enmu.edu/academics/library/periodical-databases/newfall2003.shtml for more detail.

Electronic Resources Page – The Golden Library invites you to visit the new electronic resources page at http://www.enmu.edu/academics/library/periodical-databases/index.shtml. New items on the page include an alphabetical listing of the online periodical indexes, a listing of databases by subjects, and a listing of full-text journals (online). We hope you find the page user-friendly.

Business Office Training Sessions – Available in SAS 166 from 2-3 p.m. on the following days:
October 14 – Payroll Process
October 15 – Budget Process
October 22 – Purchasing Card Process
October 28 – Purchase Order/Requisition Process
October 29 – Payroll Process
These workshops will be held from 2-3 p.m. in SAS 166. Please contact the Business Office at 2611 if you have any questions.

Radio Station Needs Volunteers for Pledge Drive – It's that time of year again! The Fall pledge drive for public radio station, KENW/KMTH-FM is scheduled for Oct. 18-25. Please take a look at the attached schedule and let me know when you will be available to volunteer. As always, I look forward to working with you. – Virginia McReynolds, 562.2112.

'Cowboy Boss' Luncheon Set for Oct. 14 – Ya'll come whether you're the boss or not. The event is sponsored by the Association of Educational Office Professionals, and is set on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Tickets for the Chuck Wagon are $5 per person. The contact is Kathie Brunson, ext. 2200. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Oct. 7. The menu includes: Barbeque Brisket or Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cowboy Biscuits, Peach Cobbler, Tea, Coffee or Water. Dress is "cattle drive casual." Entertainment will be by Billy Cathy and his Cowboy Ropes, and Blue Grass Music by The Howards. There will also be door prizes.

Partners Training Program – Counseling and Career Services will start conducting the Partners Training Program. If you have any questions, please call Shirley at 562.2211. The Partners training program is approximately two hours in length complete with video and handouts. The program includes topics such as: Advantages of Working on Campus, Active Listening, Learn Good Telephone Techniques, Going the Extra Mile, Asking Questions, Handling Difficult Situations, Confidentiality, Student Employment Contracts and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Note: All student employees are required to only attend one two-hour Partners Training Program session while attending Eastern. The Training Program will be held in SAS Room 214.

Following is a schedule of the date and times:

Oct. 13-30, Mondays and Wednesdays 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11 a.m.

Students will need to stop by SAS 214 or call 562.2211 to sign up for a session. Please inform your student employees that each session is limited to 20 students.

AA Meetings – The Lamplighter Group of Alcoholics Anonymous is sponsoring two weekly meetings on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Ave. K. Portales residents and members of the University community who are concerned about their own or others' alcohol and drug abuse issues are invited to attend. It is an open meeting.

Defensive Driving Renewal Required Every Four Years – Renewal of defensive driving is required every four years. For "faculty and staff" that is in need to be recertified for defensive driving we have approximately two years to have this recertification completed. It does not have to be completed this year. We have ample time to have everyone including first-time students, faculty and staff to complete this training. The University Police Department is in the process of providing schedules to try to meet everyone's needs. These will include some day-time classes, along with some night-time class and if need be then we will have some classes on Saturday.

For personnel that need to renew their defensive driving, which is a four-hour class, those dates are Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to noon, Oct. 21 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. and Oct. 28 from 1-5 p.m. Everyone needs to sign up at the University Police Department to get their material for the course.

Recruiters 'On the Road Again'

Monday, October 13
8:30 a.m.
Albuquerque High School-Michelle Wallis
9:30 a.m.
Bernalillo High School-Viviano Archuleta
Cuba, Jemez Valley
12:50 p.m.
Rio Grande High School-Michelle Wallis
7:00 p.m.
Manzano Parent Association-Michelle Wallis
Tuesday, October 14
7:45 a.m.
Valley High School-Michelle Wallis
9:00 a.m.
Socorro High School-Christina Gregg
Alamo Navajo, Magdalena
9:30 a.m.
Manzano High School-Michelle Wallis
1:00 p.m.
El Dorado High School-Michelle Wallis
6:00 p.m.
Santa Fe Community College-Viviano Archuleta

Wednesday, October 15
7:45 a.m.
Cibola High School-Michelle Wallis
9:00 a.m.
Moriarty High School-Christina Gregg
Corona, Estancia
9:00 a.m.
Rio Rancho High School-Viviano Archuleta
1:00 p.m.
Highland High School-Michelle Wallis
7:00 p.m.
La Cueva High School-Christina Gregg & Michelle Wallis

Thursday, October 16
8:30 a.m.
Los Lunas High School-Christina Gregg
9:30 a.m.
Sandia High School-Michelle Wallis
10:30 a.m.
Belen High School-Christina Gregg
Mountainair
12:00 p.m.
West Mesa High School-Michelle Wallis
Tohajiilee

Friday, October 17
8:00 a.m.
Del Norte High School-Michelle Wallis
Freedom, New Futures
8:00 a.m.
Santa Fe High School-Viviano Archuleta
St. Michaels, Santa Fe Prep
10:00 a.m.
Capital High School-Viviano Archuleta
Santa Fe Indian School
11:00 a.m.
Southwest Secondary Learning Center-Michelle Wallis
APS Charter High Schools

Monday, October 20
8:00 a.m.
Montrose High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Centennial, Ridgeway, Olathe, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, Norwood, Nucla
9:00 a.m.
Cedarredge High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
9:00 a.m.
Brownfield High School-Texas-Michelle Wallis
6:00 p.m.
Lubbock Area College Night-Texas-Michelle Wallis
Tuesday, October 21
9:00 a.m.
Plainview High School-Texas-Christina Gregg
1:00 p.m.
Abernathy High School-Texas-Michelle Wallis
5:30 p.m.
Frenship High School-Texas-Michelle Wallis
6:00 p.m.
Amarillo College Night-Texas-Christina Gregg
7:00 p.m.
Salida High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Buena Vista, Mountain Valley, Moffat County, Cotopaxi
Wednesday, October 22
9:00 a.m.
Frank Phillips College-Texas-Christina Gregg
9:30 a.m.
South Plains College-Texas-Michelle Wallis
5:30 p.m.
Pampa High School-Texas-Christina Gregg
1:00 p.m.
Florence High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Cannon City, Cotopaxi
7:00 p.m.
Canon City High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Cotopaxi, Custer City, Florence
Thursday, October 23
9:30 a.m.
Western Texas College-Texas-Michelle Wallis
9:30 a.m.
Dumas High School-Texas- Christina Gregg
3:00 p.m.
Seminole High School-Texas-Michelle Wallis
6:30 p.m.
Hereford High School-Texas-Christina Gregg
7:00 p.m.
Lamesa High School-Texas-Michelle Wallis
7:00 p.m.
Colorado State University-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Pueblo County, Pueblo South, Centennial, Pueblo West, Keating, Pueblo Tech Academy
Rye, Pueblo East, Pueblo Central, Pueblo School for the Arts and Sciences

Catering Request Form Here – Find the link to the new ENMU/Sodexho catering request form at http://www.enmu.edu/facultystaff/forms/dining_request.pdf. This form replaces any prior versions and should be used for all campus catering/dining requests.

Web Site for Posting Work Study/Student Hire Positions – The Website for posting work study/student hire positions is: http://www.monstertrak.com/se/employers.html. Our office will provide applicant data base and bulletin board as well. – Counseling and Career Services, 562.2211. – Ty Walker, Director

General Comments

"I was in the FCR of the Music Building getting a cup of coffee at about 11:30 Monday morning, about 30 minutes until our Band class starts. I hear students coming down the hallway. They meet another student who asks loudly, "Hey, I had a great weekend, How was yours." A female voice answers, "Bad, and this morning isn't any better. (Pause) But you know what, my next classs is Band and Band always makes everything good." – from an employee in Music Building

"Thanks for all your help and support on this project. The article in the Monday Memo was great. I shared it with the teachers in Clovis. The events at Barry & Highland Schools went very well and they had excellent news coverage – thanks to you. (There was) an article today in the Clovis newspaper." – ENMU professor about Ghana villages re-creation at two Clovis schools

"I am so pooooor, I cannot afford a newspaper. I need to spend my money in clothing so people will compliment me." – from employee who constantly wants the Monday Memo editor to give her his personal newspapers

"Loved your captions!! So funny!" – ENMU-Roswell employee

"I enjoyed the Monday Memo! I especially enjoyed the sunflower picture and caption." – from an alumna

"Great edition this week." – employee

"Great issue – where DO you come up with these captions?? They are fun and keep us reading! – ENMU-Roswell employee

Quote of the Day

"To be good is noble; but to show others how to be good is nobler and no trouble." – Mark Twain

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.
Christmas Tree – please bring your glue gun and join Lisa Schmidt Saturday, Nov. 15, 9am-12pm, FCS-100. The fee is only $5 with an additional kit fee of $5, payable to the instructor. Please register by Nov. 12.
Journaling Your Life – with Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m., JWLA-109. Please bring notebook and pen and register by Oct. 31. The fee is $15.
Busy Gourmet Does Thanksgiving – learn how to complement your turkey with pumpkin soup, cranberry dressing, wild rice stuffing, nutty apple salad and cheesy corn spoon bread taught by Jan Hauptmann, Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m., FCS-98. The fee is $15 with a $5 lab fee payable to the instructor. Please register by Nov. 3.
Tamales 101 – learn to make both sweet (chocolate pecan and cranberry walnut) and savory (turkey with green chile and beef with red chile) tamales taught by Carmen Matthews, Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., FCS-98. The fee is $15 with a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor. Please bring a bag lunch for a short lunch break. Please register by Nov. 5.
How to Care for Your Computer/Virus Protection – with Mick Hoffman Thursday, Oct. 23, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please register by Oct. 20.
Christmas Angel – with Doncella Caywood, Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FCS-99. The fee is only $5 with a $5 kit fee payable to the instructor. Please register by October 20.
Victim Advocacy – a 48-hour certificate program held during three consecutive weeks, Monday and Wednesday evenings and all day Saturdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 15, COB-130. The fee is $525 and includes textbook. Please register before Oct. 20 by phoning Extended Learning at 562.2165.
One-Night Speedy Cross Stitch – with Victoria Garrett, Cozy Cottage Cross Stitch Shoppe, 119 S. Main, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The fee is $7 with a $5 kit fee, payable to the instructor. Please register by Oct. 9.
Meditation, Visualization and Christian Spirituality - a one-evening class with Rev. Clyde Davis, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6-9 p.m., JWLA-109. The fee is $15. Please wear comfortable clothing. Please register by Oct. 13.
All About Hummingbirds – a one-evening class with Dan True, author of Hummingbirds of North America, Thursday, October 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., COB-138. The fee is $15. Please register by Oct. 13.
Cooking with Kids for the Holidays – a team price of only $15 for both parent and child to learn kid-friendly recipes for the holidays, Saturday, Oct. 18, 9-11:30 a.m., FCS-98. Ages 6 years and up are welcome with a lab fee of $10, payable to the instructor, Carmen Matthews. Please register by Oct. 15.
Aqua Aerobics – with Kristy Jones, Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept. 2-Nov. 20, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium. The fee is $90 for all 12 rotations or pay $8 each Tuesday. All you need is swimsuit, towel and appropriate shoes.
Yoga – With Lisa Moyer, Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 25 and 27), 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. The fee is $70 prepaid. Sorry, no walkup payments; however, proportionate payment arrangements can be made with Extended Learning by calling 562.2165.
Swimming – With Kristy Jones and additional Red Cross Lifeguards will be held at the Natatorium for ages 4 years and up in four 8-day rotations, Mondays-Thursdays, 4-4:50 p.m. The fee is $40 and includes a Red Cross Certification Card for the level passed. Rotation #1 is Sept. 8-18, #2 is Sept. 29-Oct. 9, #3 is Oct. 20-30 and #4 is Nov. 10-20. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation. Parental consent is required.
Scrapbook Power Class – With Kyla Gray, Creative Memories Consultant, Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., either Sept. 13 or Oct. 18, COB-156. The fee is only $10 and includes class handouts! Please register by Sept. 10 or Oct. 15, respectively.

Meetings

Developmental Studies Advisory Group
Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month in JWLA 127 from 1-2 p.m.
Oct. 17
Nov. 7
Nov. 21
Dec. 5

Support Senate Meeting
Oct. 15
9-11 a.m.
UCC 117 (Conference Room)

Curriculum and General Education Committee
All meetings are on Monday afternoons from 3:30-5 p.m. in the University Computer Center Conference Room
Oct. 13, 2003
Oct. 27, 2003
Nov. 10, 2003
Nov. 24, 2003
Feb. 9, 2004
Feb. 23, 2004
March 8, 2004
March 29, 2004
April 12, 2004
April 26, 2004

Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
(student petitions needing action are due by 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month)

Faculty Senate Meetings
First and third Thursdays of each month
3:30-5 p.m.
COB 113