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. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups that are non-profit. Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University Community Members (employees, students and retirees). The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

Spirit of Eastern Awards Being Accepted – The Board of Regents has approved four new faculty awards for excellence which will be implemented this spring with the awardees recognized at spring commencement. As a result of the establishment of the new awards, faculty will no longer be included in the Spirit of Eastern Awards.

Nominations for the 2005 Spirit of Eastern Awards are welcome from faculty, staff and students to nominate one or more professional and/or support staff whom you believe have performed in the most superior manner relative to the award criteria listed on the nomination form. Deadline for submitting nominations is 5 p.m. on April 1 for Portales and Ruidoso. The selected awardees will be recognized at the Spirit of Eastern Ceremony on April 13.

Visit the new Spirit of Eastern web site at www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/spirit/index.shtml to nominate online. Printed forms are also available at the Information Desk in the Administration Building in Portales and at the Ruidoso Instruction Center office.

Farewell Reception for Sigrid – Please join Academic Affairs in wishing Sigrid Jonsson a fond farewell at a retirement reception in her honor on Tuesday, March 29, from 2-4 p.m. in the SAS Atrium. Punch and cake will be served. Everyone is invited.

Academic Affairs VP Candidate on Campus Today – Dr. Duane Hrncir is on campus today and tomorrow interviewing for the position of vice president for Academic Affairs. There are two sessions today (Monday) employees might want to attend. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Faculty Forum, Aztec Room; 4:30-5:30 p.m., Campus-wide Reception, Zia Room.

Multicultural Affairs Sets Banquets

April 15: International Affairs Banquet “Journey Around the World” from 6-8 p.m. in the Ballroom. Deadline to purchase a ticket, April 8. The cost of ticket is $15. For information contact International Affairs at 562.4914 or e-mail enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu.

April 21: Native-American Affairs Banquet from 6-8 p.m. in the Ballroom Guest Speaker, Ryneldi Becenti, former WNBA Player and Jemez Pueblo Dancers. Deadline to purchase a ticket, April 15th. The cost of ticket is $15.. For information contact Native-American Affairs at 562.2470 or e-mail enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

May 3: Hispanic Affairs Banquet from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. Featuring Trio “Cascada de Flores,” this group explores the musical traditions of Mexico and Cuba. Deadline to purchase a ticket, April 29. The cost of ticket is $15.. For information contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

Academic Honors Convocation – The Spring 2005 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, May 13, for those students receiving graduation honors. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

Fifth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw Set for April 30 – Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology and Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw. The competition will include a WAA (World Atlatl Association) Target Round and an ISAC (International Standard Accuracy Contest). It will be held on Saturday, April 30, at the Blackwater Draw Site, not the museum as in previous years. The site is located along State Highway 467, about 6 miles north of Portales and one mile north of the turn to Oasis State Park, on the road to Cannon Air Force Base. Registration and practice will start at 9 a.m. with the Target Round beginning at 10 a.m. The ISAC round will take place in the afternoon.

There will be categories for men, women, and children, and prizes for the top finishers in each category. Don’t worry if you haven’t done it before. It’s the process, not the prize. Bring atlatls and darts if you have them. There will be some available for loan and sharing if you don’t. This competition is NOT restricted to primitive technology. Atlatls may be made of traditional or modern materials.

Some refreshments will be available for sale. Otherwise, bring a lunch, or plan on a trip into Portales for food. There are restrooms on site.

For more information, contact David C. Batten, Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology, Station 3, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM 88130. Phone 505.562.2750. E-mail david.batten@enmu.edu.

New Secretarial Appointments – Ms. Nikki Howard has been appointed as executive secretary for the office of Academic Affairs. She is replacing Ms. Sigrid Jonsson who will retire at the end of the month. Ms. Joyce Stagg has been appointed to replace Ms. Howard as senior secretary for the College of Fine Arts.

Students Urged to Make Appointment for Advising – Freshman and Sophomore students who have not yet filed a degree plan are advised through the Advising Center. The time has come to make your appointment for summer and/or fall 2005 advising. Advising appointments will begin on Monday, April 4. Freshmen and Sophomores can register beginning April 7. Please call the Advising Center at 562.2338 from 8-5 Monday through Friday to make your appointment. You will need to bring a copy of your transcript and a wish list of classes for your meeting with a faculty advisor. For your best chance at the perfect schedule for you, plan to register early!

Sophomores and juniors who have declared their majors must see their faculty advisor before registering via the Web. Only your faculty advisor can lift your advising hold. Please contact your advisor to arrange a time to discuss your summer and/or fall schedules.

The last day to withdraw from a class is April 1 (no kidding). If you need to withdraw from a course, please visit the Advising Center (SAS 232) if you are a freshman or sophomore, or the Registrar’s office if you are an upperclassman.

Congratulations on surviving midterm examinations – enjoy the weather (?) and have a happy and restful spring break. Thanks for making ENMU such a great place to learn. – The Advising Center, SAS 232, 562.2338

Assessment Day Set for April 6 – Traditionally, students who have completed at least 55 credit hours but not more than 75 credit hours are required to participate in the Academic Profile Test (APT), which measures general education achievement. While participation in the APT is required, the test scores are not part of students' official transcript; however, individual student scores may be used for advising. Low scores may result in additional required courses or course work for the students who have low scores.

The next administration of the Academic Profile Test will take place April 6. Students are notified in advance of their need to participate and must register with the Assessment Resource Office. Freshman students will also be completing the Your First College Year (YFCY) survey or participating in Focus Groups. Under the guidance of the faculty Teaching-Learning Committee, faculty and staff will be discussing general education competencies and how these align with assessment efforts.

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.

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony Set for April 12 – On Tuesday, April 12, classes will be dismissed from 12:30-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Department Awards Program. Early afternoon and evening classes will meet as usual. The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented. Graduation honors will be presented at the Honors Convocation to be held Friday, May 13.

KISS to Succeed – The KISS (Keep It Simple - Succeed) Community Literacy Project will be presented by Lisa Streeter Wenner, in fulfillment of requirements for her graduate degree in education. Please join us for a brief presentation concerning this curriculum specifically designed to teach teen parents the importance and benefits of strong literacy foundations. On April 4 at 3 p.m. in ED 126, Portales Campus.

Multicultural Affairs Week, March 28-31

Monday, March 28
International Day
Display Boards from different countries and welcome signs written in other languages

Tuesday, March 29
Native American Day
Display boards from different tribes

Wednesday, March 30
African American Day
Display boards from different African-American leaders

Thursday, March 31
Hispanic Day
Traditional customs and posters with Hispanic personalities
Display posters from every Spanish speaking country
11:30 am – Ballet Folklórico performance
12-2 p.m. Learn how to dance Folklórico and Salsa with the Spanish Club

Learn and enjoy with popcorn and multicultural facts everyday in Ground Zero from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Win prizes, too!

Periodic Evening Phone Service Outages During Spring Break – In able to provide a campus-wide telephone service upgrade, the university campus telephones will experience periodic service outages, approximately one hour in length, between the hours of 6-9 p.m. the evenings of spring break, March 21-25. Please contact the Helpdesk at 4357 if you experience any telephone problems outside this time frame. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this period. – Computer Support Helpdesk

Network Infrasture Being Upgraded During Spring Break – This is a reminder that during the evenings of Spring Break, March 21 - 24, ITS has scheduled an initial upgrade to the network infrasture of the ENMU campus. You will experience some interruptions of network services during this time period. ITS will be working to improve network and internet connectivity all across the ENMU campus and we appreciate your cooperation during this period. Please contact the Helpdesk at 4357 if you experience non-connectivity for more than an hour at any one time. Thank you for your patience. – Computer Support Helpdesk

Student Employee of the Year Nominations Sought – [download the nomination form] The Office of Student Financial Aid seeks nominations for the 2004–2005 Eastern New Mexico University Student Employee of the Year. A review committee will evaluate the nominations. We are asking each department to nominate at least one student employee for outstanding service. The award will be based on the student's reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution. Multiple nominations and supporting documents are welcomed.

The student must meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate student employed on campus
• Student must have been employed for a minimum of 6 months part-time during July 1, 2004 - May 13, 2005.
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

We will be selecting three outstanding students to receive $100 each. In addition, all nominated students will be recognized at the Student Affairs Banquet, April 20, 2005.

Please submit the nominations (Download the PDFStudetn Employee of the Year Nomination Form) to Lenna Rolan, Financial Aid Specialist by Thursday, March 31, 2005.

Student Research Conference Set for April 13 – The 30th Annual Student Research Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13 from 1-3 p.m. in the College of Business. Students compete for cash awards in eight categories at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students may enter research papers/projects in business, communication, English, Hispanic studies, humanities, social sciences, physical and biological Sciences. Abstracts are due April 1 since the original date was listed as March 25. The abstract is a one-page summary of the project and should be submitted to Professor Schroeder by April 1. A group of concerned faculty started the SRC in 1974. Dr. Ram Sharma served as the coordinator of the event until his retirement in 1998.

The SRC committee members are Dr. William Andersen, Dr. Mary Ayala, Dr. Rosemary Bahr, Dr. Tom Brown, Dr. Bill Brunsen, Dr. Ollie Oviedo and Dr. Anthony Schroeder, the coordinator of the conference

Thirty-one research papers were submitted in the 2004 competition and 44 papers in 2003 from students enrolled at ENMU and Texas Tech. The individual with the top paper in each category will receive a cash award of $150.

The presentations are open to the public and ENMU students are encouraged to attend. The conference is held in the College of Business.

Faculty Handbook Committee Sets Faculty Forum at 4 p.m. on April 4 to Discuss Change – The Faculty Handbook Committee is recommending the following change to the Faculty Handbook. The reason for the proposed change is to comply with the legal requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act that requires the employer to notify the employees of the employer’s policy regard the law. This is the Board of Regents' policy as adopted in 1994. This policy already appears in the support and professional handbooks but is not currently in the faculty handbook. Therefore, the amendment is simply to comply with the law.

A faculty forum to discuss this recommendation will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 4, in Becky Sharp Auditorium. The purpose of the forum is to provide an opportunity for faculty input before the Faculty Handbook Committee finalizes its recommendation to the Faculty Senate. Faculty who cannot attend the forum may submit written comments via e-mail to Steve Palmer, Committee Chair, (steven.palmer@enmu.edu) no later than 2 p.m. on April 4.

The proposed amendment is to insert under Medical Leave – Part Three, Section IX of the Faculty Handbook:

Family and Medical Leave of Absence Policy and Procedures

General Policy
The Family and Medical Leave act of 1993 (FMLA) became effective on August 5, 1993. The purposes of the act are to balance the demands of the work place with the needs of the families, to promote the stability and economic security of families, and to preserve the national interest in preserving family integrity. Listed below is an outline of the conditions under which an employee may request time off without pay for a limited period with job protection and no loss of accumulated service provided the employee returns to work.

Eligibility
The following employees are eligible for leave under the FMLA.

1. Regular full-time and part-time employees who have been employed at ENMU at least twelve months prior to the leave. This includes faculty, professional, and support employees as defined in the respective employee handbooks.
2. Temporary full-time and part-time employees who have been employed at ENMU at least twelve months prior to the leave, and who are employed at least half-time (1040 hours or 6 months or .50 FTE) or more.
3. Employees in the occupational groups of president, provost, vice presidents, executive directors, deans, department chairs, directors, coaches and associates or assistants to these groups may be eligible, however to prevent substantial economic injury to ENMU's operations, restoration may be denied to these "key" employees.
   Occasional employees are not eligible.

Basic Regulations and Conditions of Leave
FMLA leave is taken after all annual leave and sick leave is depleted. Eligible full-time employees who work at least 1250 hours during the year preceding the leave may take up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period (beginning with the first day of leave taken under FMLA). The 12-week leave period will include any accrued vacation and medical leave to be exhausted first. The remainder of the 12-week leave period will be reported as leave without pay (LWOP). For eligible part-time employees who work at least 1040 hours during the year preceding the leave, their leave will be pro-rated as follows: half-time employees (.50 FTE) may take up to six weeks; three-quarter time employees (.75 FTE) may take up to nine weeks, etc.

FMLA leave may be taken for the following reasons. Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks in a 12-month period (beginning from the date of the first leave taken under FMLA) of a combination of annual leave, medical leave, and leave without pay for the following reasons:

1. An employee's own serious health condition which prevents the employee from performing the essential functions for the position within the meaning of the Americans with Disabilities Act. FMLA leave is taken after all annual leave and medical leave is depleted.
2. Care for a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition. A spouse is defined as a husband or wife as recognized by state law. A child is defined as a son or daughter including biological, adopted, or foster child, stepchild, legal ward, or the child of one who acted as a parent (supported, cared for, and is responsible for the child). The child must be under 18 years of age or incapable of self care because of disability. A parent includes a biological parent or someone who acted as a parent by having day to day responsibility of care and support.
   Serious health condition is defined under FMLA as:
   1. inpatient care in a hospital, hospice, or residential medical care facility; or
   2. continuing treatment by a health care provider for a serious health condition.
   If medically necessary, an intermittent schedule or a reduced leave schedule may be arranged for an employee's own serious health condition or for care of a spouse, child, or parent with a serious health condition. If leave is requested on this basis, the University may require the employee to transfer temporarily to an alternative position which better accommodates recurring periods of absence or a part-time schedule, provided that the position has equivalent pay and benefits.
3. For childbirth, adoption, or foster care. Leave must be taken consecutively within the first 12 months following childbirth. FMLA leave is taken after all annual leave and medical leave is depleted. If a husband and wife both work for the University, the combined total leave for birth or placement of a child is 12 weeks.

Procedures for Obtaining FMLA Leave
An employee requests a leave of absence, using a form available from Personnel Services from his/her supervisor who will route the request for the proper administrative approvals, and then forward it to Personnel Services. The Director of Personnel is responsible for the administration of this policy and will notify the employee whether the request is approved or denied.

Notification
When the need for leave is foreseeable, such as the birth or adoption of a child or planned medical treatment, the employee must provide at least 30 days advance notice of the effective date of the leave. An effort should be made to schedule the leave so as not to disrupt University operation if possible.

Medical Certification
All requests for family and medical leave of absence due to a serious health condition of the employee and/or care of a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition will require the employee to provide medical certification from the attending physician describing the medical condition and other pertinent information. Forms are available from Personnel Services. The employee has 15 days to provide the certification unless that is not possible with due diligence.
The University, in its discretion, may require a second medical opinion and periodic re-certification at its own expense, may require the binding opinion of a third health care provider, approved jointly by the University and the employee.
A Personnel Action Notice should be processed by the employee's supervisor placing the employee on leave for the authorized period of time and should indicate the reason for the leave.

Calculation of Intermittent or Reduced Leave
For non-exempt employees, calculation of leave is done on the basis of time actually taken. One day taken each week exhausts 1/5 of one available FMLA leave week. An employee reduced from 8-hour days to 4-hour days uses 1/2 of one available FMLA leave week for every 1/2 time week worked.

Salary reductions for exempt employees are allowed without jeopardizing the exempt status of the employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Therefore, exempt employees taking two (2) days off per week can have their weekly salary reduced to 2/5.
Status of Employee Benefits During Leave of Absence

Any employee who is granted an approved leave of absence under this policy is advised to provide for the continuation of his or her group health insurance coverage by arranging with the Payroll Office to pay the employee's premium contributions during the period of unpaid absence. The University will continue to contribute the employer's portion of the group medical insurance premiums during the family leave.

In the event that the employee elects not to return to work upon completion of an approved unpaid leave of absence or returns to work for less than 30 days, the University may recover from the employee the cost of any payments made to maintain the employee's coverage, unless the failure to return to work was for reasons beyond the employee's control. Benefit entitlements based upon length of service will be calculated as of the last paid work day prior to the start of the unpaid leave of absence.

In case of illness, employees will periodically be required to report their intent to return to work to their supervisor. If the employee gives an unequivocal notice of intent not to return, then the University's obligations to maintain the employee's benefits (except COBRA) and to restore the employee end.

Reinstatement
An employee returning from Family and Medical Leave of Absence must contact Personnel Services prior to the expiration of the leave. Medical leave granted for an employee's serious health condition will require the employee to provide a medical certification of fitness for duty from the attending physician that the employee is able to return to work. A form is available from Personnel Services for this purpose. No employee will be permitted to return to work without being cleared by Personnel Services.
Once cleared for reinstatement by Personnel Services, the employee's supervisor will process a Personnel Action Notice to place the employee back on payroll.

Record Keeping and Notice
A notice explaining the FMLA provisions will be posted throughout the main campus, the branch campus, and other ENMU off-campus locations.

The FMLA Leave of Absence Policy and Procedures will be placed in the Administrative and Governance Policies and Procedures Manual. The policy will also be referred to in the respective constituencies' handbooks.

All medical records will be kept separate and confidential from other personnel files as prescribed by state and federal laws.

Appeals
An employee may appeal a decision related to FMLA leave as outlined in the University's grievance procedure.
NOTE: This policy was written to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The act's governing regulations covering definitions and details will apply to this policy.

Will Jose’ Villarrael Jr., John “Brunhilde” Humphreys or Greg Hobbs Teach in Drag? (ENMU College of Business Fundraising for Relay for Life) – The College of Business is running three drawings to raise money to contribute to Relay for Life. Tickets are $1 each. You may choose from each of the following drawings:

• Drawing 1: The “Goodies” Basket is filled to the brim with student/office supplies, cash, gift certificates, a digital camera, and an MP3 player. Total value of this basket is worth over $300. The basket continues to grow! It may be worth up to $500 by the time of the drawing.
• Drawing 2: A beautiful handmade alpaca poncho from Peru. The poncho is camel colored with fur trim and taffeta lining. An absolutely gorgeous and unique fashion item!
• Drawing 3: Four gift certificates from Hertel Veterinary Clinic. Each certificate is worth $50 to apply toward your pets' veterinary needs. Separate drawings will be made for each gift certificate. A $1 ticket means four chances to win!

Not interested in drawings?! Two professors from the College of Business have volunteered to shave their heads at the Relay for Life event if the campus raises enough money. One professor has volunteered to teach an ITV class dressed in DRAG!

Who will shave his head? Will he teach in drag?
Dr. Jose’ Villarrael, Jr. $350; Dr. John “Brunhilde” Humphreys $500; Mr. Greg Hobbs $750.

Help us raise $750 so we can see both professors get their heads shaved! Who would want to miss out on seeing Dr. Humphreys in drag?!

Please contact the COB at 562.2342 or e-mail Rebecca.Cree@enmu.edu to participate. – submitted by Sun Vega

Scholastic Book Fair to Raise Funds for Student Council for Exceptional Children – The Student Council for Exceptional Children will hosting the Scholastic Book Fair this year from Monday, April 4 to Saturday, April 9. The Book Fair Will be in the College of Education Lobby from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Please support the SCEC and support reading and literacy. Checks, money, and credit cards will be accepted. For more information, call Dr. Shaughnessy at 562.2791.

Beware of Sky-High Prices for Copier Equipment – Recently, some University departments have received calls asking for information about the department's copier equipment. These calls are an attempt to sell supplies at inflated prices. All supplies, except for paper and staples, are provided through the ENMU maintenance plans. Central Copies would like to caution departments against giving out information concerning copiers. If you receive one of these calls, please direct the caller to Central Copies at ext. 2425.

New Mexico Attorney General Coming to Campus – On April 21, mid-morning (time to be confirmed) ENMU Student Health Office will host Patricia Madrid, Attorney General for the State of New Mexico, and Century Council on campus. There will be an interactive CD presentation on alcohol. We would like to invite you and your classes to participate in this program. If you are interested in bringing your class or a group of students, please email karen.roach@enmu.edu We will advise you at a later date on specific place and time. – Karen Roach, ENMU Student Health Services

Upward Bound Offering Summer Employment – The Eastern New Mexico University Upward Bound Program is looking for qualified individuals to teach Upward Bound Classes during the summer program. The participants in the Upward Bound Program are high school students aged 13-18. The positions can be work-study, student hire, and licensed or professional teachers. Instructors are needed in the following areas:

Math - 1 position for each class: • Pre-Algebra • Algebra I • Algebra II • Geometry / Algebra III • Pre-Calculus • Business Math	Sciences – 1 position for each class • Astronomy • Biology
English - 1 position for each class: • Composition • Literature Foreign Languages – 1 positions for each class • French (Beginning) • Spanish II • Spanish III	Other Subjects – 1 position for each class, unless noted otherwise • Study Skills (two teachers needed) • Careers • Philosophy • Art • Theater • Beginning Swimming, • Weight Training, • Volleyball.

The dates of employment will be from June 13 through July 23, with mandatory training on June 3. Salary ranges from $8 to $15 an hour depending on teaching experience and qualifications.

In addition, the Upward Bound Program is seeking one qualified hall director and five resident assistants. Benefits include room and board plus a salary of $200–$300 per week. Dates of employment are June 1 through July 29, with mandatory training from June 1-5.

Please inquire at the ENMU Upward Bound Office located in the University Annex Building or call 562.2452 for a job description and employment application. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 25.

Minutes Reminder – This is just a friendly reminder that the approved minutes of committee meetings now go to Lisa Gregory in the Office of Planning and Analysis. Please e-mail a copy to Lisa.Gregory@enmu.edu and send 3 hard copies to Station 2. Thank you.

Get Ready for Imaging – To prepare our Purchasing Card Statements for imaging (instead of being microfilmed), the following information is being relayed to you. Items that are highlighted do not image very well or not at all. Please do not highlight information on your Purchasing Card Statement or on your receipts. Use black ink when writing in any reclassification information as well as signing the statement.

Lowe's Tax Solution
There is a problem with the charging of tax on purchases from Lowe's in Clovis. When the clerk asks you for a phone number, please use the phone number of 562.2425 (Purchasing Department) it will link your purchase to Eastern New Mexico University, therefore, eliminating the problem with being charged tax. Also, I was informed that Eastern New Mexico University has been assigned the number 20 with Lowe's. So, use 20 if they ask you for your assigned number.

If you have any questions, please give me a call. – Dorothy Bulls, Office Coordinator, Business Office, 562.2611

Planning Ahead for Future Fine Arts Events

ENMU Student Juried Exhibition
Feb. 23-March 27, Golden Library, Runnels Gallery
Awards Ceremony: Feb. 25, 4-6 p.m. Golden Library, Runnels Gallery
Contact: 505.562.2778
Free

"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
(Dinner Theater with a Roman Flair)
March 31-April 2, Dinner 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.
Matinee April 3, Dessert 2 p.m., Show 3 p.m.
Campus Union Building Ballroom
Director: Jean Ornellas

TOGO Party. Door prize for the best costume worn by an audience member.
Prices for Show and Dinner: Adults $22, Seniors $21, Students $20, ENMU Students $19.
Dinner Show Only: Adults $7, Seniors $6, Students $5, ENMU Students $4.
Prices for Matinee Show and Dessert: Adults $15, Seniors $14, Students $13, ENMU Students $12
Matinee Show Only: Adults $7, Seniors $6, Students $5, ENMU Students $4
Group Discount for 10 or more: $1 off per ticket
Military Discount: $2 off per ticket; 10 or more military, $3 off per ticket
Limit: 220 per show
Contact: 505.562.2373

Dinner and Dessert reservations must be received by 5 p.m. on March 28

ENMU Concert Band Clinic
Monday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dr. Richard Mark Heidel, clinician and guest conductor
Campus Union Ballroom
Free

Participating bands:
Gattis Junior High School Varsity Band, Karl Powell, conductor
Clovis High School Symphony Band, Bill Allred, conductor
Hobbs High School Symphonic Band, Russell Crowe, conductor
Clovis High School Concert Band, Keith Sacane, conductor

ENMU Concert Band Clinic Concert
Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Dr. Richard Mark Heidel, guest conductor
ENMU Wind Symphony, Dustin Seifert and Neil Rutland, conductors
Clovis High School Symphony Band, Bill Allred, conductor
Free

Clovis High School Symphony Band and ENMU Wind Symphony
Tuesday, April 5, 7 p.m., Campus Union Building, Ballroom
Contact: Dustin Seifert 505.562.2671
Free

Darren Feldberg, Violin Guest Artist Recital
Monday, April 18, 7 p.m., Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Contact: Joyce Stagg 505.562.2377
Free

"The Seagull"
April 13-16, 8 p.m., University Theatre Center, Studio
Contact: Anne Beck 505.562.2711
Admission: $3

Spring Graduating Senior Art Exhibition Show #1
April 25-30, Participants TBA, Reception April 29 4-6 p.m.
Contact: 505.562.2778
Free

Large Works Choral Concert
Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m., Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Contact: Joyce Stagg 505.562.2377
Free

Spring Dance Concert
April 28-30, 8 p.m., University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Contact: Jill Pribyl 505.562.2229
Gen Admission $7, $4 for ENMU students with ID, $5 for pre-college and $6 for seniors

Symphonic Band/Wind Symphony
Sunday, May 1, 3 pm, Campus Union Building, Ballroom
Contact: Dustin Seifert 505.562.2671
Free

Spring Graduating Senior Art Exhibition Show #2
May 2- 7, Participants TBA, Reception May 6, 4-6 p.m.
Contact: 505.562.2778
Free

Spring Graduating Senior Art Exhibition Show #3
May 9-14, Participants TBA, Reception May 13, 4-6 p.m.
Contact: 505.562.2778
Free

Business Affairs Training Sessions – Business Affairs is offering the following training session in March The training will take place in the Sandia Room in the CUB. The training time is from from 2-3 p.m.

March 23
Physical Plant
562.2511

Please contact the above department if you would like to get detailed information on the training session.

Speaker Scheduled at Wesley Foundation – Dr. Evelyn Parker, Associate Professor of Christian Education at Perkins School of Theology, SMU, will make a presentation to interested members of the university community on "The Spirituality of Young Adults" from 2-4 p.m. at The Wesley Foundation on Friday, April 1. Dr. Parker has done extensive research and writing in the adolescent religion and spirituality. Among her writings is the book "Trouble Don't Last Always: Emancipatory Hope Among African American Adolescents". She has written extensively about young gangs as well as faith formation in a minority context. She holds degrees from Northwestern University, Lambuth College and Prairie View A&M. Dr. Parker will also present a workshop on Saturday morning, April 2 from 10 to noon, for church leaders, pastors and religious educators. For more information, contact Don Holladay at don.holladay@enmu.edu.

Writing Center Open – The ENMU Writing Center, JWLA 204 will be open during the spring semester during the following hours: Monday and Wednesday - 9- a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesdays - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays - 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays - 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Turbo Tax Deluxe Being Sold at Bookstore – TurboTax Deluxe is now being sold at the Campus Bookstore until April 15, 2005. It retails for $39.95.

Bad Weather Announcements – If ENMU has a delay in opening due to bad weather, employees and students can find out details by calling 505.562.4636. Also, Communication Services contacts all area media. Broadcast e-mails and phone messages are also sent to all employees' offices. If there is no delay, no announcement is made.

Work Orders Should Now Be Submitted Online – If you will begin at ENMU home page/campus services/ additional services/ Physical Plant, you will see a link on the left that says Work Orders. You have the capability of tracking your work orders with this system. You will receive an e-mail saying it has been accepted or rejected and another e-mail when work is completed. If you have any questions, please call the Physical Plant at 562.2511.

Campus Police Provides Escort Service for Students – If a student needs an escort to their car, dorm or classroom, ENMU has an escort service available during the hours of darkness. For escort services, call Campus Police at 760.2945.

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.

Student News

Thesis Defense for Sherolyn Battke – In COB 103 from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, April 1

Attention MBA Students – The MBA Comprehensive Examination will take place on Saturday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the College of Business, Room 126. Please contact Dr. John Stockmyer, ext. 2352, for more information.

ENMU Hosting Student Film Festival – The Communication Department is hosting the Spring 2005 ENMU Student Film Festival. All ENMU students can submit projects for the festival. Submission forms are available from Dr. Stasheff in COB 187 or from David Close. Send E-mail requests for a PDF version to daveyclose@yahoo.com. All submissions are due by April 29 at 5 p.m.

A.H.O.R.A. Softball Tournament Set for April 1-3 – A.H.O.R.A.'s (Association to Help Our Race Advance) 1st Annual Come-back Co-ed Softball Tournament. Scholarship Fundraiser is April 1-3 at the City, Softball Complex. Register @ Hispanic Affairs downstairs in the CUB. For more information, call Erika at 760.1535. A Homerun Derby, hosted by Omega Delta Phi, will kick-off the tournament.

ENMU-Roswell News

Students and faculty at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will be taking some time off from classes the last week of March. Spring Break will run from Saturday, March 26 through Friday, April 1. Saturday classes will resume Saturday, April 2. All other classes will resume Monday, April 4.

All main campus offices, including the bookstore and student computer lab, will remain open during spring break observing regular campus hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. until noon. The Developmental Studies Lab and the Learning Resource Center (LRC) will be open Monday, March 28 through Thursday, March 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Friday, April 1 from 8 a.m. until noon. The Developmental Studies Lab and the LRC will be closed Saturday, March 26 and Sunday March 27 and will resume regular hours on Saturday, April 2. The P.E. Center will be open Monday, March 28 through Thursday, March 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Friday, April 1 from 8 a.m. until noon. The center will be closed Saturday, March 26 and Saturday, April 2. The cafeteria will be open Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 2 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

GED testing, LaserGrade testing and computer-based testing will not be conducted during spring break. Placement testing will be available by appointment only. Call Testing Services at 624.7227 or 624.7183 for placement testing times and to schedule an appointment. For campus information, call 624.7000.

The Student Development/Advising Center at ENMU-Roswell will hold a Transfer Night on Tuesday, April 12 in the Campus Union Building cafeteria from 6-8 p.m. The event is designed for currently enrolled students who plan to transfer to other colleges and universities. A number of colleges and universities from New Mexico and West Texas will be represented: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, The University of New Mexico, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at El Paso, New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Tech, Western New Mexico University, and Lubbock Christian University. Students can get information on the application/admission process, majors, financial aid, and housing. Representatives will also answer general academic and student services questions. RSVP by April 8 to 624.7163.

Off-Campus News

Job Openings at City of Portales

1. F/T CODE ENFORCEMENT/ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER applications are being accepted by the City of Portales Police Department. This position requires the ability to perform activities involving enforcement of all City Codes. Enforcement activities include weeds, trash, abandoned vehicles, and animal control; involves capturing of stray animals, care and feeding of animals, disposition of dead animals, and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and facilities; requires maintenance of records and reports, investigation of violations, issuance of citations, and to testify in court.
   
   Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a current New Mexico driver's license. Normal work schedule is 40 hours per week, subject to call back, irregular hours, weekends and holidays as necessary. Schedule established by supervisor. City is an EOE.
   
   Application and job description is available at the City Hall, 100 West 1st St. Portales, NM 88130. Job open until filled.
   
2. FT TEMPORARY GROUNDSKEEPER applications now being accepted by the City of Portales for the Parks/Recreation Department. This position involves numerous and varied duties in care and operation of area parks and cemetery, light to heavy lifting as well as light maintenance on buildings, vehicles and equipment. Some requirements include current NM Drivers License; at least 16 years of age; ability to follow through on work assignments and pass a Physical/Drug test. Schedule to be established and is subject to change by supervisor. City is an EOE. Application/Job Descriptions available at City Hall, 100 West 1st St., Portales, NM, 88130. Job open until filled.

TechTips – Helpful Hints for using ENMU Technology (courtesy of ITS Computing)
Computing
Word series – Paste Special
Outlook series – Attachments Being Blocked Because of Filename
Have you ever had a file that you attached to an e-mail message or received as an attachment blocked or sent to the “Quarantine” area in Outlook? Barring that the file is infected with a virus, there is another reason why this might be happening. If you included any punctuation such as a period in the filename before the extension name, the virus-scanning program will consider this as a non-trusted file and block it. Many trojans and viruses use punctuation characters in their naming convention. An example of a filename that will be blocked by the scanning software is 03.23.05Letter.doc. Although the file is not infected by a virus, the file will be quarantined because it has a naming convention of a trojan or virus. A valid filename would be 032305Letter.doc; the only punctuation character is the period between the filename (032305Letter) and the extension (doc). When naming files that you will be attaching to email messages, be sure to not include any punctuation characters in the filename.

DAT file version update – 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 4455 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4.4.00 (4400). If either one is not displaying the above versions, 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

Tiny Tadpoles – Taught by Red Cross certified instructor Devin McMaster for ages one-three years. Offered twice for convenience join her 4-4:30 p.m. either Monday/Wednesday, April 18-27 or Tuesday/Thursday, April 19-28 at the Natatorium. The fee is $25. One or both parent or an adult is required in the water with the toddler at all times throughout the class. Please be sure to have waterproof panties over your child’s diaper if they are not potty trained. Register by April 13.

MS Excel Basics – Learn all the basic spreadsheet features with Becky Lopez Thursday, April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $25. Please register by April 18.

Victim Advocacy – a 48-hour lecture course held on a three-week format Monday and Wednesdays evenings and all day Saturdays, April 11-30, COB-130. The fee is $525 with an additional textbook, approximately $50. Please register by April 4.

The Busy Gourmet Does Delectable Desserts – join Jan Hauptmann for this one-night, hands-on dessert party and enjoy the samplings of turtle pie, chocolate picnic cake, rich chocolate lime pie, peanut butter chocolate cake and butterscotch bars, Thursday, April 14, 6-9 p.m., FCS, 98. The fee is $15 with a $10 lab fee, payable to the instructor. Due to food purchases and preparation for specific numbers, this class must be prepaid with no refunds issued to non-attendees. Please register by April 7.

A Notary Public’s Responsibility – Join Larry Smith, former Assistant Attorney General, State of New Mexico and Notary Public, Sherry Morrison, Graham Abstract Company, Portales for a survey of the law and responsibilities related to notaries in the State of New Mexico, Thursday, April 14, 6-8 p.m., ED-126. The fee is $20. Please register by April 11.

Journaling Your Life – Learn how to journal with Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Portales, Mondays, April 4 and 11, 6-8:30 p.m., COB-156. Be sure to bring journal and pen. The fee is $20. Please register by March 30.

Genealogy-Discover Your Roots – Learn how to research your family’s history with Jenny Blaylock, Mondays, April 4 and 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., UCC-204. The fee is $25. Please register by March 30.

Fresh Floral Arrangements – Learn how to care and prepare fresh flowers in arrangements for the table and other areas in your home with Rose Riley, Katie’s Flower Land, Clovis, Tuesday, April 5, 6-9 p.m., FCS-100. Each student will design, complete and take home two fresh floral arrangements. The fee is $20 with a $30 kit fee, payable to the instructor. Be sure to bring pliers, wire cutters, knife, floral tape and scissors. Please register by March 31.

Too Foo Tote – Create this fun bag in just four classes with Kerri Forrest, The Sewing Basket, Clovis, Thursdays, April 7-28, 6:30-9 p.m., FCS-100. A $9 pattern is required and don’t forget to ask for your materials list when registering. The fee is $50. Please register by April 4.

Container Gardening – Bring your favorite container Saturday, 9-11 a.m., April 9 to Garden Source, 42405 U.S. 70, Portales and let Curt Jaynes help you design it. The fee is $20, and materials include a container and plants of your choice. Please register by April 6.

Advanced Stained Glass – an extension of Beginning Stained Glass with Amy Armenta, each student will complete both flat lead came and three dimensional projects, Saturdays, April 9-May 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech-112. The fee is $85. Materials will be discussed at the first class. Please register by April 6.

MS Outlook – Did you miss this class? If so, call Extended Learning and let them know you would like to have it offered again. If we get enough calls, we can make this happen!

Internet Navigating Basics – Join Becky Lopez Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., UCC-107 and learn the basics of accessing and using the Internet. The fee is $25. Please register by March 24.

Investing for Income – Join Glen O’Rear, EdwardJones, at his office, 403 West Fourth, Portales Thursdays, March 31-April 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., for this informal, four-week class and increase your income through diversification and laddering your investments. The fee is $20 with an additional $8 textbook fee, payable to the instructor. Please register by March 28.

Night Sky-A Look at Our Universe – Join astronomy enthusiast Mick Hoffman Friday, April 1, 2005, 7-9 p.m., Science Building, Room 108 for a fun and interesting evening of star gazing for the whole family. Mick will begin with a presentation followed by a viewing through a large telescope (weather permitting) and a tour of the night sky. Please bring your binoculars. Your planisphere (one per family) will be furnished with your $10 per family registration fee. Please register by March 29.

Grant Writing 101-The ABCs of Getting a Grant – Join Sharon King, Coordinator of Grant Activities and learn how to find a funding agency, how to write a grant proposal and what to do once the grant is funded, Saturdays, April 2 and 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., COB-130. On-your-own lunch breaks are scheduled noon-1 p.m. The fee is $50. Please register by March 30.

Real Estate Workshops – Take this opportunity to attend one or all four of these real estate continuing education classes Campus Union, Sandia Room and earn 4-23 required hours in only two weekends with Louis C. Tulga, CRB, Albuquerque. On your own lunches 12-1 p.m. are planned for March 11 and April 22.
NM Real Estate Commission Mandatory Course (8 Mandatory Hours) Friday, March 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $75.
Transaction Brokerage (4 Education Hours) Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $50.
Understanding and Using RANM Forms (7 Education Hours) Friday, April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $70
Contract Negotiations (4 Education Hours) Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $50.

ONEStroke™ Painting – Let Kris Cranford certified instructor of this folk art style painting show you how to enhance almost anything from glassware and pottery to furniture and walls. Take one or all three classes for $20 each with complete supply kits ranging from $18-$25, FCS-100, 6-9 p.m.

ONEStroke Beach – Tuesday, Feb. 15, Kit Fee $25

ONEStroke Easter Basket – Tuesday, March 15, Kit Fee $18

ONEStroke Gated Garden – Tuesday, April 19, Kit Fee $20

Pilates – with Jill Pribyl Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 31-April 27, 5:10-6 p.m., Faculty Lounge, Campus Union. Be sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. No classes will be held Feb. 21 and 23, Presidents’ Week and March 21 and 23, Spring Break. “Newcomers are welcome to pay a proportionate amount for the remainder of the semester at Extended Learning.

Yoga, Stretch, Tone and Relax – with Lisa Moyer Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 1-April 28, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Children 5-10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Newcomers are welcome to pay a proportionate amount for the remainder of the semester at Extended Learning. No class will be held March 22 and 24, Spring Break.

Swimming – for ages four years and up with Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor, Devin McMaster, at the Natatorium. Rotations are Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. scheduled as follows: Rotation 1-Jan. 24-Feb. 3; Rotation 2-Feb. 7-17; Rotation 3-March 7-17; and Rotation 4-March 28-April 7. The fee is $40 per rotation and includes a Red Cross certification card for the level passed. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Aqua Aerobics – Join Alisha Eldridge, Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor at the Natatorium for this 12-week class offered two times a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-6:50 p.m., Jan. 24-April 27. Pay $8 per week or receive a discount by prepaying $90. Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel and appropriate shoes. No classes will be held Feb. 21, Presidents’ Day and March 21 and 23, Spring Break.

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)

University Council
Monday, March 28
3:10 p.m.
Regents Room

The Curriculum and General Education Committee will meet on the following Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in the University Computer Center Conference Room on the following Mondays.

3/28/05
4/11/05
4/25/05