Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcement form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups that are non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

Third Candidate for College of Business Dean Position to Visit December 6-7 – Dr. John Groesbeck, candidate for the dean of the College of Business, will be on campus interviewing Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 6-7.

There will be a public reception on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 3:45-4:30 p.m. in the Pecos Room of the Campus Union Building. The general public is invited, as well as ENMU faculty and staff.

Read his condensed vita [here].

Dr. Ronnie Phillips, candidate for the dean of the College of Business, was on campus interviewing last Tuesday and Wednesday. Read his condensed vita [here].

Dr. Bob Allen, candidate for the dean of the College of Business, was on campus interviewing last Thursday and Friday. Read his condensed vite [here].

Fall 2005 Teacher Fair Set for December 13 – The Fall 2005 Teacher Fair, hosted by the Office of Counseling and Career Services, is set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Campus Union Ballroom. It will feature interview opportunities with a number of school district representatives. The community is welcome. To sign up for interviews, come by Counseling and Career Services in SAS 214. For more information, contact the Office of Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211.

Farewell Reception for Betty Crane – There will be a retirement reception for Betty Crane on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the SAS Atrium from 2-4 p.m. Please come and wish Betty well as she retires from Eastern in January.

Chili Bowl Fundraiser – ENMU Clayhounds will sell homemade chili, and hand made ceramic chili bowls, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5 in the Aztec Room of the CUB. Prices begin at $5. For more information, contact Mandi Park at ext. 2166, or Mary Finneran (faculty advisor for Clayhounds) or Amie Griffith (student officer for Clayhounds).

Criminal Justice Students Invited to Networking Event on December 9 – Criminal Justice students are invited to attend a social/networking program from 12:30-2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, in COB 103. An agency representative will be there to informally meet and discuss career opportunities. Refreshments will be served.

Employee Briefs

Gene Smith, assistant professor of accounting, recently published an article in Managerial Auditing Journal titled "Reversing the decreasing trend of students majoring in accounting."

Dr. Tamara Raatz has been invited to present a lecture recital at a conference titled Trajectories of Memory - Holocaust in History and the Arts at Bowling Green State University on March 23-26, 2006. In addition to her lecture recital, Dr. Raatz will present a masterclass for the clarinet students at Bowling Green State University. Additionally, Dr. Raatz has been invited to present lectures on music and the Holocaust at an international conference titled Music and Resistance 1933-1945 on April 10-13, 2006, in Salzburg, Austria. The conference will focus on the music by composers affected by the edicts of the Third Reich, an international conference - 'Music and Resistance: 1933-1945' - is being convened by the University of London, and the Jewish Museum, Vienna, in cooperation with Salzburg University. During the conference, Dr. Raatz will have the opportunity to work with members of the Berlin Philharmonic and the renown conductor Sir Simon Rattle. In conjunction with this presentation, Dr. Raatz has most recently been invited to present a paper and performance at the international conference titled Faith, Spirituality and Social Change at the University of Winchester (UK) on April 8, 2006.

New College of Education Web Site Now Online – The new College of Education web site is now online. According to education dean Dr. Jerry Harmon, "The site is entirely redesigned. We think it is more user friendly, speaks specifically to programs, highlights our people, recognizes our public school and agency partners, is very attractive, and comes up in web searches (based upon educational jargon) more readily. This will greatly aid us in our distance education efforts, recruitment of UG majors, and advisement. I want to express my gratitude to Adam Morrison and David Ortega for their assistance and patience with us. I also want to commend Bobby Wheeler and Ryan Raynes who are CET GA’s that have helped on the college end."

Items for Gift Baskets Sought – The ENMU counseling program, through the Grassroots organization, has an opportunity to participate in a most uplifting way by making gift baskets for the residents at the Heartland Nursing Home in Portales. If you would like to donate items here is a list of items the organization is accepting. Grassroots will be accepting items until Dec. 7. Items can be dropped off in the Education Building, Room 117.
• Small Combs
• Lotions and Creams
• Socks- both men and women
• Gloves
• Chapstick
• Foot Powder
• Hand or Body Soap
• Hard candies
• Candy Canes
• Other non-perishable goodies that you remember your grandparents enjoying.

Commencement Reception Set for December 16 – A commencement reception for ENMU graduates of Fall 2005 will be Friday, Dec. 16 from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to attend. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

VHS Camcorders Sought – The Golden Library is looking to immediately purchase camcorders that use full size VHS tapes. The cameras should be in good condition with essential battery packs and cords. If you wish to sell or donate one, contact Melveta Walker at x2626 or melveta.walker@enmu.edu.

Extended Learning Presenting 'Nutcracker' on December 5 – The Office of Extended Learning will present a version of Peter I. Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" on Monday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre Center, under the direction of instructor Taryn Dedeaux. Admission is free.

Vision Service Plan Summary of Benefits – The following Vision Service Plan (VSP) summary of benefits outlines the ENMU plan that will be effective Feb. 1, 2006, (January deductions). The plan has been enhanced to allow an eye exam each year instead of every two years as allowed in the past. (Benefits for glasses and contact lenses will continue to be allowed every two years.)

VSP is currently offering open enrollment for the enhanced benefits. Interested employees should complete enrollment applications in the payroll office no later than Dec. 23, 2005, (early applications will be appreciated). Employees who are currently enrolled for VSP coverage are not required to submit new applications.

Please feel free to contact the Payroll staff at 562.2320 with any questions regarding vision coverage. – Elaine Ennis

Hanging of the Greens Set for December 6 – Hanging of the Greens will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Campus Union Lobby. Hanging of the Greens is a traditional holiday program sponsored by the Associated Students' Activities Board, ASAB. In co-sponsorship with the Portales Christian Children's Home, children are matched-up to receive gifts from ENMU students, faculty and staff. Children receive their gifts and meet their sponsors at Hanging of the Greens, a holiday celebration complete with refreshments and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Telephone Conference Call Unit Available – The ENMU ITS/Telecommunications Department has installed a telephone conferencing unit that may be used to conference up to six (6) individuals per conference call. There are two ways to use this unit:
1. each caller pays for their own long distance charges, or
2. the ENMU Department pays for the conference call.

To schedule your conference call, contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287. Please include the date and start-time of the call, number of members joining the call, and the billing information. To insure your conference call time is available, schedule as far in advance as possible. After the reservation time has been confirmed, an e-mail will be sent to the conference leader confirming the scheduled time and providing instructions on joining the call.

For further information or questions regarding the conference unit, please contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287.

Academic Honors Convocation – The Fall 2005 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, Dec. 16, for those students receiving graduation honors. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

Civil Rights Activities Underway – Fifty years ago on Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks sparked what is known today as the Modern Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give up her seat on the bus to a white man. For this event African-American Affairs will commemorate all the past endeavors that have helped lead the way for African Americans today.

Informational display boards will be on display all week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 9 in the Campus Union Lobby. Lobby. The boards will include information on Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Modern Civil Rights Timeline and Activities, Little Rock Nine, Emmett Till, NAACP, Voting Rights Act of 1964, Brown vs. Board of Education, James Meredith and Ole Miss March on Selma and Washington.

Informational movies and free popcorn will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 9 in Ground Zero. Movies will include Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, King, Ghost of Mississippi, and Four Little Girls.

For more information, call the Office of African American Affairs at 562.2437 or e-mail enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

Volunteers Needed for KENW-TV Winterfest – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Winterfest 2005 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering the telephone for a few hours during Dec. 3-11. If you are interested in helping us with the drive, please call Janet Sprague or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail us at janet.sprague@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Sewing Machines Needed – The Family and Consumer Sciences Department is looking for new/used sewing machines that are in good working order to ship to Ghana, West Africa. The sewing machines will be used in the Valkpo Vocational High School in the Volta Region of Ghana. If you have a machine please contact Dr. Caryl Johnson at ext.. 2516 of e-mail Caryl.Johnson@enmu.edu.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Winter Break – Close at 5 p.m., Dec. 22, 2005, Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Presidents' Day – Monday, Feb. 20, 2006
Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2006
Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Spring Break Set for March 27-31 – In the March 2005 Board of Regents meeting, the Regents approved the week of March 27-31, 2006, as spring break for ENMU. The Portales and Clovis public schools have also designated this week as spring break.

Payroll Holiday Deadlines – The deadlines for the Nov. 18 payroll will remain as scheduled.
Deadlines for the Dec. 2 payroll:
The paperwork deadline (PANS, SPANS, W-4s, Insurance enrollment, Special Pay Slips, etc.) has been changed from 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, to Friday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m.
Timesheets will be available for pickup at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Timesheets must be completed and returned to payroll by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
Deadlines for the Dec. 16 payroll:
The deadlines for the Dec. 16 payroll will remain as scheduled.
Deadlines for the Dec. 30 payroll:
The paperwork deadline (PANS, SPANS, W-4s, Insurance enrollment, Special Pay Slips, etc.) has been changed from 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, to Friday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m.
Timesheets will be available for pickup at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Timesheets must be completed and returned to payroll by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Release of Dec. 30 payroll checks:
The Dec. 30 payroll checks for students, faculty, and staff will be available for release at the ENMU Post Office from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30. Faculty and staff checks that are not picked up on Dec. 30 will be delivered to their usual locations on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Student checks that are not picked up on Dec. 30 will be available at the Cashier's Office on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Students Invited to Apply for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

Students interested in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply to the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.

Established by Congress in 1986, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering.

In the spring of 2006, the Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college junior or seniors during the 2006-2007 academic year. In order to be considered for an award, students must be nominated by their institution. The deadline for receipt of all nominations is Feb. 1, 2006.

The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Junior scholarship recipients can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Senior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of support.

To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior and must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average or equivalent, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national, who will pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

Interested sophomores and juniors should contact Dr. Regina Aragon in JWLA 118B by Nov. 11, or e-mail regina.aragon@enmu.edu.

Catering Request Form – This is a reminder to the campus community that anytime you have a catering event or to have people sign up for a meal, through Sodexho, you need to complete a Catering Request Form. This form requires three (3) signatures: the requestor, department head and the vice-president for the area To obtain a Catering Request Form, you can visit the following site: http://www.enmu.edu/facultystaff//forms. The Catering Request Form must be turned in to Sodexho prior to the company providing services. This form will also allow the Business Office to process the invoices in a timely manner, without incurring finance charges. Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions or Sodexho at 562.2190 if you would like to find out more information about what they can do for your next catering event.

Bookstore Has FranklinCovey Planner Refills – The Campus Bookstore has FranklinCovey planner refills in stock for Classic and Monarch with two-page daily or weekly formats for Jan.-Dec. 2006. Other sizes and accessories can be ordered by e-mailing bobby.brunson@enmu.edu.

Spring Schedule on Web – The Spring 2006 schedule has been rolled out and made accessible for viewing on the web. This schedule may be accessed by going to https://itsnv406.enmu.edu:7177/prod/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched and selecting Spring 2006 from the drop down box. This schedule is also accessible via current students, prospective students, and academics links located on the ENMU Web page www.enmu.edu. For example, the schedule can be accessed by going to the ENMU web page www.enmu.edu; then selecting academics, then courses and catalogs, and then class schedule index.

Fine Arts Calendar

December

BFA Senior Art Show
Dec. 5-16
Runnels Gallery in Golden Library
(Library Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday Noon to 11 p.m.)
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: ENMU Department of Art, 505.562.2778

Christmas Concert
Symphonic Band and ENMU Choirs
Friday, Dec. 9, Two Shows: 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

ITS Helpdesk Office Hours – Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

ENMU Recycles Empty Printer Cartridges – Please call 562.2430 if you have questions or would like for someone to pickup your empty printer cartridges.

Portales National Bank-University Branch Lunch Hours – The University Branch of the Portales National Bank is closed from 12-1 p.m. each day.

List Your Events on the University Calendar – It's never too late to take advantage of the online University Calendar. Make sure your University events are listed online by submitting your additions via e-mail. To ensure your request is processed in a timely manner, please send all calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. For any questions or problems regarding this process, please direct correspondence to betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134. Calendar Tip: Use the calendar to check what is happening around the University to help you when you are scheduling your event dates.

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours – To reach the Campus Police Officer on duty after 5 p.m., before 8 a.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday you can call the officer on his cell phone number at 760.2945. If for some reason you are unable to reach the officer on that number, call the Portales Police Department at 356.4404 extension 0. The dispatcher will then send a Campus Officer to your destination to assist you.

Graduate Catalog Available as PDF Document – The 2004-06 Graduate Catalog is available as a PDF document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Undergraduate Catalog Available as PDF Document – The 2005-07 Undergraduate Catalog is available as a PDF document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Student News

Thesis Defense
statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.
name: Vikram V. Puvenna
title_of_thesis: Hormonal Regulation of Aconitase Synthesis in Ovarian Follicles of Xenopus laevis
building: Sciences
room: 210
day: Friday
date: 12/09/2005
time: 1:00
am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense
statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.

name: Heidi L. Fuller

title_of_thesis: Post-Chacoan Faunal Variation in the San Juan-Mesa Verde Region

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Friday

date: 12/09/2005

time: 2:00

am_pm: PM

Internship Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 120 on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 3:15 p.m. as Dawn Reeves presents the results of her internship at Cummins Natural Gas Engines, Inc. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 202.

Internship Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 120 on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 3:50 p.m. as Sarah Brooks presents the results of her internship at Walt Disney World Co. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 202.

Roswell News

Read the November issue of The Grapevine – click [here]

Ginger's Fire Safety Tips for the Christmas Holidays – H ere are some guidelines when decorating the office for the holiday season:

1) The best locations for decoration include reception areas, lobbies, foyers, and break rooms. Please do not block exit corridors, nor place in such a manner as to obstruct the view of exit signs, fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, or hose cabinets.

2) Always check Christmas lights whether they are old or fresh out of the box. Examine them carefully for broken or frayed wires or loose connections. If you find any of these conditions, do not attempt to repair it. Discard the lights.

3) Remember no open flames and candles in state-owned property.

4) Use of extension cords is discouraged; if they are used, make sure they are in good condition. Make sure the extension cord is large enough to carry the intended load. (The thicker the cord, the greater the load it should be able to carry without overheating.) Never staple an extension cord to the wall or woodwork. It could damage the cord and present a fire hazard. Don't run cords through doorways or under rugs. The insulation on the cords can become damaged if the door closes on the cord, or if people step on it under the rug, causing a potential fire and/or shock hazard.

5) Turn decorative lights on only when you are at work. Never leave lights on when the office is unoccupied.

The Safety Office wishes you all a very merry and safe Christmas!

TechTips – Helpful Hints for using ENMU Technology (courtesy of ITS Computing)

Computing
Windows series – Handy Windows shortcuts
Use these quick keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work. They are also very handy if your mouse is malfunctioning or a program is frozen.
Ctrl C: Copy a selected item to the clipboard.
Ctrl X: Cut a selected item and send it to the clipboard.
Ctrl V: Paste a selected item from the clipboard.
Ctrl A: Select All
Ctrl N: New Document
Ctrl O: Open
Ctrl P: Print
Ctrl S: Save
Ctrl-Z: Undo
Ctrl-Y: Redo
Alt: Select top menus (File, Edit, View, etc.). Use Arrow keys and enter to navigate dropdowns.
Alt-Tab: Cycle through open applications
Alt-F4: Quit a Program
F1: Help
F12: Save As
Shift-Click: Do this at the first and last item on a list to select everything in between.
Ctrl-Click: Do this for multiple items on a list to select specific items
Ctrl-Alt-Delete: Bring up Task Manager to close programs that are frozen, not responding or unwanted.

Excel series – Flipping Data in an Excel Worksheet
Ever create an Excel table and then wish the columns were rows and the rows were columns? Here's a solution:
1. Select the table.
2. Choose Edit + Copy.
3. Select the cell where you want the new table to begin (this cell CAN be in the old table).
4. Choose Edit + Paste Special.
5. In the Paste Special dialog box, select Transpose and click OK.
6. If necessary, delete the remains of your old table.

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the blue and white shield with a red “V” in it by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button. Then choose “About VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box. There are two things to look for; one is the “Virus Definitions” which should be at 4642 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4400. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “V” again with the right mouse button, then choose “Update Now” in the pull-down box. This will open a dialogue box displaying the status of the update process. Once complete, close the dialogue box and rerun the “About VirusScan Enterprise” option as described above. If the version is not at or greater than the one above, please contact the Helpdesk at 562.4357 for assistance.

If you have a tip you would like to share with us please send it to: ENMU.TechTips@enmu.edu

Extended Learning Courses

The following is a list of Extended Learning offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

Non-Credit Courses

Yoga: The Mind and Body Connection – Reduce stress and relax your body with Lisa Moyer Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:50 p.m. through Dec. 8, GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel. The fee can be paid proportionately for the remaining semester at Extended Learning.

Meetings

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)