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.

Pat Green in Free Concert at ENMU This Thursday Night – Texas country superstar Pat Green will play a free concert in the Campus Union Ballroom at Eastern at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. The concert is limited to 2,000 fans. ENMU students will have first priority, ENMU faculty and staff second, and the general public third. The doors will open at 7 p.m. for students, 7:30 p.m. for faculty and staff, and 7:45 p.m. for the public.

Green will play from his album “Wave On Wave,” released July 15, his first new album in almost two years. "Wave on Wave" is currently high on the national records charts. Green has been touring incessantly since 1995 and continues to be one of the biggest concert draws in the country. Green's last album, “Three Days,” peaked on the country billboard charts at number seven, then proceeded to stay on the charts for a year.

The concert is sponsored by Student Activities and Organizations at Eastern. For more information, call Will Kayatin at 505.562.4321, or e-mail will.kayatin@enmu.edu.

Informational Forum on Constitutional Amendments – On Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. a forum on two important amendments to the New Mexico Constitution will be held in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, on the campus of ENMU. Voters will decide on these amendments on Sept. 23.

Amendment 1 would create a Secretary of Education and reorganize the Department of Education, including the Education Commission. Amendment 2 would increase the distribution to K-12 education from the Land Grant Permanent Fund. Handouts presenting pro and con arguments from several sources will be distributed at the door. Three panelists will then give short presentations, one on the history of the Department of Education and the Permanent Fund, one arguing for the proposed changes, and one arguing against. The panelists will then address comments and questions from the audience.

This forum is sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Portales Branch, and the local unit of AARP. For further information, contact Mercedes Agogino at 356.8709.

Hispanic Affairs Hosting 16 de Septiembre Celebration: Includes Fireworks on Campus! – Hispanic Affairs is hosting 16 de Septiembre Celebration, a celebration in remembrance of Mexico’s Independence Day. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Students and the community are invited. The celebration will include a performance from the Raramuri, a group of dancers who will perform dances from different states in Mexico. Refreshments and prizes will be given. A fireworks show will be located between the Campus Bookstore and the water fountain at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 505).562.2451.

Business Office Training Sessions – Available in SAS 166 from 2-3 p.m. on the following days:

Sept. 16: Purchase Order/Requisition Process
Sept. 17: Purchasing Card Process
Sept. 23: Budget Process
Sept. 24: Travel Procedures
Sept. 30: Payroll Process

For more information, call Dorothy Bulls at ext. 2611.

Partners Training Program – Counseling and Career Services will start conducting the Partners Training Program on Monday, Sept. 22. 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:

Sept. 22 through Oct. 9, Mondays and Wednesdays 9-11 a.m., Tuesdays andThursdays 1-3 p.m.

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.

Note: After the first 3 weeks the times change.

Comprehensive Examination WorkShop – Saturday, Oct. 11 in Room 120 of the Education Building from 9 a.m.-noon. Students taking the comprehensive examination are strongly urged to attend this workshop. No prior registration necessary.

Comprehensive Examination: Saturday, Nov. 1 in Room 120 of the Education Building from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Registration required by Sept. 19.

Writing Proficiency Examination: Saturday, Oct. 11 in Room 125 of the Education Building from 10-11:30 a.m.. Graduate student must complete this exam during the first semester of graduate study.

There is no charge for these events. Students are required to bring a pen or pencil. Questions may be directed to Pat Gallegos at ext. 2691 or Dr. Cheri Quinn at ext. 2938.

Soccer Youth Clinic Set – The soccer team is holding a soccer youth clinic at the soccer fields on Sept. 21 from 5-6:30 p.m. for players ages 5-14, instructed by ENMU head coach Travis McCorkle, assistant coach Tracy Simmons, and the ENMU women's soccer players. It will be
free and the players must provide their own soccer ball and shin guards. Parents must sign a participation form which will be available on site or at the ENMU athletic office.

Writing Across the Curriculum – Eastern New Mexico University is hosting an opportunity for teachers who want to learn effective research-based strategies for "Writing Across the Curriculum." The High Plains Writing Project at Eastern is hosting its second annual showcase conference, “Writing Across the Curriculum” from 8-11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the ENMU-Roswell IC building. All teachers and teachers-in-training are invited to attend. The cost is $20 for teachers and $10 for students, student teachers, and associates. New teachers who come with their mentors are free. Register by mail (High Plains Writing Project, Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, P.O. Box 6000, Roswell, NM 88202) for a 10 percent discount. In just one morning, you will receive information on at least 16 research-based teaching demonstrations and have the opportunity to talk to the teachers who developed them and who are using them in New Mexico schools. A CD will be available for purchase containing handouts and research rationales for all the demonstrations, both those presented throughout the morning and those exhibited in the showcase rooms. For more information, contact Dr. Marian Matthews, professor of elementary education, at 505.624.7362.

Kitchen Creations, A Cooking School for Diabetics and Their Families – is coming to Roosevelt County. People with diabetes in Roosevelt County will have a chance to learn how to prepare good-tasting and healthy foods at the new Kitchen Creations cooking school sponsored by the Roosevelt County office of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.

Kitchen Creations offers recipes and up-to-date information for nutrition and meal planning. People with diabetes, as well as their family members or caretakers, are encouraged to attend. Classes will be held every Monday beginning on Sept. 22 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at ENMU Family and Consumer Education Department. Call 356.4417 as soon as possible to register. The classes are free but spaces are limited, so call now to enroll. Classes may be taken for credit through ENMU Continuing Education for a fee. Participants or a family member must have diabetes, in order to take the class.

The Young Democrats of Eastern New Mexico – will be having our first meeting on Sept. 17 in the Pecos Room. There will be free pizza and
refreshment. We will be discussing our goals for the semester and talking about our trip to New Orleans, La., for a campus invasion. All ENMU
students are welcome. For more information please call Justin Ward at 505.356.9905 or visit the Young Democrats web page at
http://YDENMU.ontheweb.com.

ENMU Homecoming Parade – All individuals and organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 11 Eastern New Mexico University Homecoming Parade must register by Monday, Sept. 29. Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant's name in the parade program that is distributed along the parade route.

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Abilene and Third, goes north to First Street, and west on First Street to the ENMU Campus. This year's theme is "Classic Movies." Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Danica Silva in the Alumni Affairs office at 505.562.2125. The Alumni Affairs office is located in Room 108 of the Administration Building on the ENMU campus.

Student Organizations Can Get $100 to Help with Homecoming Floats – Student organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 11 ENMU Homecoming Parade must register by Monday, Sept. 29. Those entering floats can receive $100 in assistance from Alumni Affairs. Organizations can apply at the Alumni Affairs office located in the Administration Building beginning Monday, Sept. 17.

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Danica Silva in the Alumni Affairs office at 505.562.2125. The Alumni Affairs office is located in Room 108 of the Administration Building on the ENMU campus.

Kellie McGaarh Scholarship Available – One Kellie McGaarh Scholarship in the amount of $250 is available for an undergraduate education major student teaching elementary, secondary, or special education in the spring semester, 2004. Application packet will consist of application form and an essay explaining "gender equity and its application in the classroom." Reference letters or forms will not be considered. The 2003-2004 Guide to Scholarships is available online at www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/development/scholarships/index.shtml and at the Office of Development. Application deadline is Oct. 1, 2003.

ENMU Seniors Invited to Career Workshop on Friday, Sept. 19 – Sodexho and Career Services cordially invite ENMU seniors to the Fall Career Workshop on Friday, Sept. 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the Zia Room. Free dinner with Dining Etiquette and Career Information will be presented, in addition to career packets loaded with resume and interview tips and dressing for success tools for those attending. Pre-registration is required and a $10 refundable deposit. To register come by the Counseling and Career Services Office located in SAS 214. The deadline to to register is Sept. 17. Workshop limited to the first 60 students to register. For questions, please call Career Services at 562.2211. Launch your career with this great workshop. We look forward to seeing you there. All deposits refunded at the event. – Career Services and Sodexho.

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.

The next defensive driving for new people that need to attend the course will be offered on Sept. 8 and 9 from 6-9 p.m. in the Zia Room in the Campus Union Building. We have another class set up for Sept. 10 and 11 at the same place and same times. 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.

Student Teacher Application Meetings Scheduled – All ENMU students who plan to student teach during the Spring 2004 semester must attend a pre-application meeting to receive the required information concerning application procedures. Three sessions at the Portales campus have been scheduled and students may choose the session that is most convenient for their schedule. One session each has also been scheduled at the Roswell and Ruidoso campuses.
Sept. 22 sessions are scheduled for 12-1 or 3:30-4:30 in the Faculty Lounge, Campus Union Building, Portales campus.
Sept. 23 session from 6-7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, Campus Union Building, Portales campus.
Sept. 24 session from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Instructional Center, Room 206, Roswell campus.
Sept. 25 session from 4-5 p.m. at the Ruidoso campus.
During the sessions students will complete a pre-application packet indicating intent to student teach during the Spring 2004 semester. Attendance is mandatory. Additional information can be found at http://www.enmu.edu/academics/undergrad/colleges/edtech/teacher-education/index.shtml

Show Me the Money: A Workshop About Workstudy/Student Hire Budgeting –
September Workshops
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Additional workshops will be offered in October provided there is sufficient interest
October Workshops
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
All workshops will be held in Room 141 of the Golden Library.
These workshops will give "hands on" training using an Excel Spreadsheet to calculate your department's workstudy/student hire budgets. Learn how to monitor your student's allocations, along with determining monies needed for the next fiscal year.
Basic excel knowledge required. Enrollment will be limited to 10 persons per session (to allow for individual attention). Anyone interested in attending needs to e-mail Nikki.Howard@enmu.edu with the date and time of the session they are interested in.
There is no charge, but space is limited so make your reservation as soon as possible. These workshops are sponsored by the ENMU Staff Develpment Team.

Recruiters 'On the Road Again'
Monday, September 15
8:30 a.m.
West Las Vegas High School – Viviano Archuleta
10:30 a.m.
Robertson High School – Viviano Archuleta
Mora, Pecos, Wagon Mound
Tuesday, September 16
8:30 a.m.
Raton High School – Viviano Archuleta
Cimarron, Des Moines, Maxwell, Roy, Springer, Branson, Trinidad, Trinidad Catholic
1 p.m.
Clayton High School – Christina Gregg
Wednesday, September 17
9:30 a.m.
Tucumcari High School – Christina Gregg
Logan, Mosquero, San Jon
2 p.m.
Santa Rosa High School- Christina Gregg
Thursday, September 18
9 a.m.
Fort Sumner High School – Christina Gregg
House, Vaughn
1 p.m.
Clovis Community College – Christina Gregg
Clovis, Grady, Texico, Farwell
Friday, September 19
9:30 a.m.
Eastern New Mexico University – Christina Gregg
Dora, Elida, Faith Temple, Floyd, Melrose, Portales

ENMU Looking for Artistic Alumni and Students – Members of Eastern's Department of Art and the Alumni Association would like to invite artistic alumni and students to participate in an art exhibition to be held Homecoming weekend on Oct. 10-12. The show will be held in the Campus Union Building, and will be open to the public for viewing.

The artist exhibiting the piece voted as the Homecoming favorite by those attending the show will be given a “small, but prestigious award.” If you are interested in showcasing your artwork, please e-mail janice.cowen@enmu.edu or contact the Office of Alumni Affairs, ENMU Station 48, 1500 S. Ave. K, Portales, NM 88130, 505.562.4251.

ENMU Library to Showcase Books Written by ENMU Grads – The Golden Library will present a special display of publications written by ENMU alumni during the Homecoming weekend, Oct. 10-12. If you would like your work to be included in the exhibit, please contact the Golden Library staff as soon as possible. If you have books you would like to donate to the library or to the Homecoming Book Sale, call 505.562.2624.

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.

For Maximum Attendance for Your Event, Check University Calendar First – To maximize attendance at your Eastern event, you may want to check the University calendar before deciding on a date. This will assist you in picking a date in which there are not a lot of competing events. To find the calendar, go to ENMU's home page (www.enmu.edu), click on "Calendar" on the right-hand top corner, then click on arrows to the desired month. You can submit your additions for the on-line University Calendar via e-mail at calendar@enmu.edu. F or any questions or problems regarding this process, please direct correspondence to betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134.

Dreamweaver Available – Dreamweaver is available for employees' Web updating needs. Licensing costs are $55 each if ENMU purchases in bulk. If you are considering purchasing Dreamweaver, take advantage of this opportunity to save (regular cost is $89.99 per license); please contact Candace Baros at 4490 by Friday, Aug. 22. Please keep in mind each license is for one computer only.

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

Calling All Former Cowboys and Cowgirls – All past and present cowboys and cowgirls who have been members of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association at Eastern New Mexico University are invited to celebrate "40 Years of Rodeo" at the first Alumni Rodeo Reunion. The celebration will kick-off during ENMU's annual "College Daze Rodeo" Sept. 18-20 at Lewis Cooper Arena in Portales. Alumni will meet Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Campus Union Building for lunch and special events. Sunday's events include a breakfast buffet, followed by a cowboy church service. The registration fee is $30 per person or $50 per couple. This includes the luncheon on Saturday, breakfast buffet on Sunday and rodeo tickets for the Saturday night performance. For additional information, contact Charles Chambers, Alumni Rodeo Chairman, at 505.356.5732, or e-mail charles.chambers@enmu.edu, or send your name and address to ENMU Alumni Rodeo Reunion, P.O. Box 1253, Portales, NM 88130.

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.
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.
MS Word/Excel for Home and Business – with Richard Bradfute Monday, Sept. 22, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $40. Please register by Sept. 17.
Intro to Networking – Learn to network, manage and share resources, set up basic security and audit policies with Richard Bradfute Thursday, Sept. 25, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $100. Please register by Sept. 22.
Building Web Pages with FrontPage – with Richard Bradfute Monday, Sept. 29, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $40. Please register by Sept. 24.
CPA Review Courses – take one or both and be ready for the next CPA exam, Nov. 5th and 6th, with Gene Smith, Mondays/Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., COB-156. Auditing CPA Review will be held Aug. 25-Sept. 29 and Financial CPA Review will be held Oct. 1-Nov. 3. Both require $32.95 textbooks that should be ordered in advance. Please call Gene Smith at 562.2816 for information. Each course is $200 or prepay only $375 for both! Please register by Aug. 20 and Sept. 20, respectively.
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.
Computers-Unraveling the Mystery - designed for those who know nothing about computers with Richard Bradfute, Monday, Sept. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $40. Please register by Sept. 10.
Computers-Unraveling the Mystery – Designed for those who know nothing about computers with Richard Bradfute, Monday, Sept. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $40. Please register by Sept. 10.
Paralegal Program – An intensive 84-hour certificate program held during six consecutive weeks, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all day Saturday, Sept. 16-Oct. 25, COB-128. The fee is $845. Five textbooks (approximately $250) should be ordered before September 8. Please call Extended Learning at 562.2165 for information.
Woodcarving – A three-hour class to determine whether this art form is for you. Taught by Rev. Clyde Davis Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6-9 p.m., JWLA-109. The project will be a simple hardwood walking stick carved, sanded and waxed. Please bring a fixed-blade knife and register by Sept. 15. The fee is $20.
Internet Essentials – Learn everything you need to know about the Internet with Richard Bradfute Thursday, Sept. 18, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $40. Please register by Sept. 15.
Easy Crazy Patch Quilting – Hands-on class for both beginners and advanced quilters with Judy Matthews, Patchwork House, Clovis, Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., FCS-100. The fee is $20. Please register by Sept. 17 and don't forget to ask for your supply list!
Water Garden Tour – View the personal creations of former water gardening students and other water gardening lovers with Margaret Estrada in an ENMU van Saturday, Sept. 20, 12-4 p.m. The fee is $20, but space is limited so please register well before Sept. 17!
Genealogy-Discover Your Roots – Join Jenny Hamblin for two Saturdays, Sept. 20 and 27, 2-4 p.m., UCC-204 and find out who your ancestors are! The fee is $25. Please register by Sept. 17.

Meetings

University Council Meeting
September 29, 2003
3:10 p.m.
Regents' Room

Curriculum and General Education Committee
Sept. 29, 2003
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 Friday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in COB 163
(student petitions needing action are due by 5 p.m. the first Friday of the month)

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

Support Senate Meeting
Sept. 18
1:45-3:45 p.m.
UCC 117 (Conference Room)

Professional Senate Meeting
Sept. 16
2-3 p.m.
UCC 117 (Conference Room)