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Interim Director of Retention Activities Uses Life Experiences in Understanding Students
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University interim director of Retention Activities Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay is using her life experiences in her current position.

The Texas Tech University alumna, who received bachelor, master and doctorate degrees from Eastern’s neighboring institution to the east, also attended three other institutions. She was a “traditional” and a “non-traditional student” along the way.

"When I took this position in July of 2004, Dr. Gamble felt that combining the freshman advising and retention activities would help students enrich their academic experience at Eastern," said Dr. Balch-Lindsay.

A large part of her current position is to supervise the University 101 freshman seminar courses, which have increased in enrollment since last fall.

"We believe that the freshman seminar courses expose freshmen to the campus so that they know what services are available to them," Dr. Balch-Lindsay said. She added that the university has experienced the highest enrollment this semester since 1975.

Eastern also initiated an early-alert system for students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other transition
problems in their first year at school. Dr. Balch-Lindsay added that faculty and staff could access this form through the Intranet by clicking on the faculty and staff link on Eastern's homepage.

"Once the Advising Center receives the alert, the student will be contacted or referred to appropriate areas for intervention," said Dr.
Balch-Lindsay.

This alert system has been around, according to Dr. Balch-Lindsay, but with weekly reminders being sent out via e-mail, the system has been much more active this semester. "Because of the reminders, faculty and staff are much more aware," she said.
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The new position is in place to serve as a bridge between students and departments. "The job allows me to be more active in student support and achievement," Dr.
Balch-Lindsay said. "It is a position that can make a difference."

“I told my two kids to choose their college by what they want to do with their degrees,” said Dr. Balch-Lindsay, whose daughter attends ENMU. “All universities are known for different things. They should follow their hearts, basically, and do what they have a passion for--that's how they'll succeed.”

Dr. Balch-Lindsay said that helping students achieve their goals makes the job exciting. "This entire campus is here to support student learning," Dr. Balch-Lindsay said, “and I am proud to be a part of that.”

Want a Raise? Bosses' Luncheon Set for October 11 – AEOP invites you to bring your boss or just yourself to the Annual Bosses Luncheon.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
Campus Union Ballroom
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
$7 per plate
Contact Kathie Brunson at ext. 2343 for a reservation form by Oct. 5 and to make arrangements for payment by 4 p.m. on Oct. 7.

General Faculty Meeting on Friday – There will be a general faculty meeting on Friday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building.
Tentative Agenda
1. Enrollment
2. New residence halls
3. Undergraduate program review
4. Higher Learning Commission accreditation update
5. Other

Eastern Professor Studies Songbirds
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Editor's Note: This feature on Dr. Greg Keller is another in a Monday Memo series highlighting professors who have received ENMU internal grants.

Eastern New Mexico University’s Dr. Greg Keller, assistant professor of biology, received an internal grant from ENMU to study the long-term population decline of songbirds in North America.

The study, which focuses on Nearctic-Neotropical songbirds, shows declines have been associated with habitat fragmentation in both the breeding and wintering grounds, but liitle work has been done during the migratory period. Exploring foraging behavior of migrants could help conservation biologists quantify overall habitat quality as it affects population declines of migratory songbirds.

"This grant pays for travel to the locations around eastern New Mexico, as well as three field assistants who are ENMU students," said Dr. Keller.

Dr. Keller's day starts as early as 4:30 in the morning to begin his observation work when first light hits at 6:30 a.m.

"I get to spend many fall mornings watching tropical birds pass through eastern New Mexico on their trip to South America," said Dr. Keller. He said that he and the three student field assistants will conduct point counts in wooded habitats in eastern New Mexico for several migrant species of warblers (MacGillivray's, Wilson's, Townsend's, yellow-rumped, orange-crowned, and yellow) during spring and fall migration within three habitat types: (1) natural cottonwood and elm patches; (2) invasive salt cedar patches; and (3) residential wooded habitats dominated by cottonwoods and elms.

Dr. Keller's goals are to determine relative abundance of the five species and perform observations on their foraging behaviors to
determine differences among habitat types. Information from this study will be valuable to elucidate differences among species and habitats during migration to help in overall conservation of songbirds.

Dr. Keller is the father of two boys (Henry, 3, and Max, nine months) who occasionally go with him as field assistants. "My son Henry has come out with me a few mornings, where we will talk about and do everything but look at birds," said Dr. Keller with a smile.

The Boston Red Sox fan admits, though, that a family member has been one of his better field assistants. "I would have to say that my wife, Beth, has to be the best field assistant I have ever had," said Dr. Keller. Beth, prior to marrying the Eastern professor 14 years ago, assisted him on one of his the field projects.

"To tell the truth, for what we went through on that colonial bird project in Newport News, Virginia, I can't believe she stuck with me,"
said Dr. Keller – since the birds scare predators (including humans, specifically his wife) away from nests by bombarding them with fishy vomit, fish-scale feces, and finally striking them on their heads with their feet and bills. At the time, his future wife had a job as a computer contractor at Langley Air Force Base and had some free time in the summer to help.

Apparently, the pair's study of birds also turned into a study of bees.

Non-Traditional Organization Offering Lunch and Guest Speaker – The Non-Traditional/Re-Entry Educational Services Organization is presenting the second in a series of six luncheons to help students balance academics and homelife. Join them on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and a workshop with guest speaker Heidi Borden for a discussion about "Communication." EVERYONE WELCOME! Lunch will be provided by the Non-Trads through the ENMU dining hall. There is a $2 reservation fee (fees are applied to future Non-Trad events) and you must RSVP to Virginia Amaro or Joe Lafuente at 562.2434 or Esthela Banuelos at 562.2842.

$5,000 Donation (photo by Wendel Sloan)

From SCEC – Members of the Student Council for Exceptional Children at Eastern New Mexico University recently donated $5,000 to the ENMU Foundation. The money, raised through twice-yearly Book Fairs, will provide scholarships to special education students during their student-teaching semester. The Student Council for Exceptional Children is a student organization committed to the support and learning of how to educate students with exceptions. Pictured are: (front row, L-R) Gene Anderson, SCEC president; Steven Gamble, ENMU president; Noelle Bartl, director of ENMU Foundation; (middle row) Dr. Robin Wells, faculty advisor; Lia Romero, treasurer; Amber Lynn Ashcroft, secretary. (back row) Dr. Kathie Good, faculty advisor; members Jennifer Settle and Kevin Lackey, and Kate Handrich, vice president. Not pictured is faculty advisor Michael Shaughnessy.

'Real World’ Producer Coming to ENMU – The Associated Students Activities Board (ASAB) at Eastern New Mexico University is sponsoring a leadership program featuring reality television producer David Wallach at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Becky Sharp Auditorium of the College of Business on the Portales campus. The event is part of the Leadership on Campus Series and is open to the public. Wallach is a five-time Emmy award-winning producer who has worked for such networks as CNBC, FOX, A&E, PBS, NBC and many more over the last 15 years. His credits include “The Real World” on MTV and the current “Starting Over.” This is not a casting call, but a leadership workshop. Wallach will discuss overcoming obstacles, as well as advice on working in the entertainment industry. He will give some advice on what producers are looking for when casting for reality television programs. For more information, call ASAB at 562.2631.

Flu Vaccine Clinic Set for October 11 and 13 – A Flu Vaccine Clinic will be held in the Student Health Services office on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 8-10 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 13 from 11a.m.-2 p.m. The cost per shot is $10.

KENW/KMTH Public Radio Needs Your Help – Volunteers are needed for the KENW/KMTH-FM Public Radio Fall membership drive. The dates are Oct. 15-22. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please call the Broadcast center at ext. 2112. We have openings for on-air hosts, development assistants and telephone volunteers. We also need those who are already Friends of KENW/KMTH-FM to record member testimonials. For more information, contact Virginia McReynolds @ ext. 2112 or e-mail virginia.mcreynolds@enmu.edu.

Diversity Festival Set for October 5-8
by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

ENMU's Diversity Festival is gearing up for its 8th season on Oct. 5-8. An annual event each fall, the theme this year is “The Condition of Being Different” and features four one-act plays with four or fewer characters. The plays, which begin at 8 p.m., range in length from 10 to 20 minutes.

The purpose of the Diversity Festival is to open the door to conversation about being different. This can range from very personal issues such as disability, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion to more global topics such as politics, animal rights, famine and eco-terrorism. This year’s topics include communication between the sexes, religious tolerance, racial tensions between Anglos and Mexican-Americans and feminist concerns.

The festival is student driven. For example, all four playwrights are students, as well as all of the actors, and three of the four directors are students as well. Another interesting aspect of this year’s festival is that all the playwrights are women, as well as almost all of the characters.

“Nothing in the festival is ‘in-your-face,’” says Dr. Anne Beck, assistant professor of Theatre and Diversity Festival coordinator. “The language and sexual content is very PG, and there is no violence.”

According to Dr. Beck, one of the plays has been selected to compete in the American Collegiate Theatre Festival in Commerce, Texas, in November. Winners from that festival will then continue on to a national competition in Washington, D.C., that will be held at the Kennedy Center.

The Diversity Festival runs from Oct. 5-8 in the Studio Theatre. Curtain time is 8 p.m. and all tickets are $3. The names of each play is as follows:

Something's Amuck by Jamie Barnes
Beans by Aleka Garcia
Binding Off by Jamie Barnes
Strong Suit by Jennae Pinnell

The entire evening runs approximately 90 minutes, including a 10-minute intermission.

Dr. Beck says, “In today’s society, it is so important to promote tolerance and raise awareness, because tolerance and awareness of the world around us does lead to sensitivity.”

For more information, call 562.2710.

Enrollment Period for Health and Dental Insurance – The NMPSIA Board of Directors approved a switch enrollment for employees currently enrolled in one of their Blue Cross or Presbyterian health insurance plans. They have also approved a special open enrollment for the high and low option dental insurance plans with United Concordia. The special open enrollment begins immediately for a January 1, 2006 effective date of coverage (December 2005 payroll deductions). To accommodate NMPSIA’s deadlines, interested employees should complete applications in the Payroll Office (Admin. 117) no later than Wednesday, November 9. Employees enrolling family members that are not currently enrolled in any other line of NMPSIA coverage will need to provide supportive documentation such as marriage certificates and dependent birth certificates. Employees are encouraged to contact the Payroll Office at 562.2320 with any questions. Please share this information with employees in your area who may have missed this notice.

General Comments and Compliments

Sender's Name: The College of Education and Technology
Person to Thank: Dr. Robin Wells and Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas
Message: The College of Education flower beds are beautiful because of your time and effort. Your enthusiasm to create a better atmosphere is appreciated by all who come to our building. We hope you will accept the offers to help you maintain and water the beds as to keep them beautiful for the future. Thank you again for your dedication to a more beautiful campus.

Employee Briefs

Ms. Pam Acree has joined the President's Office staff as a half-time secretary. Her phone number is 562.2121.

Michael F. Shaughnessy and Peter McLaren have a joint paper accepted for publication in the book "Rage and Hope: Peter McLaren on Critical Pedagogy". This book is set to be published by Peter Lang Publishers early next year.

Dr. Tamara Raatz, associate professor of music, has been invited as a guest artist and lecturer at The School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts at the Australian National University for an international interdisciplinary symposium on Art and Time on Nov. 3-5 at the Manning Clark Centre, ANU in Canberra, Australia.

A book written by Dr. Robert Bender, history instructor at ENMU-Roswell, was recently accepted for publication. The book, A Soldier’s Life: The Civil War Letters of Sgt. William Remmel, 121st New York Infantry, 1862 – 1864, will be published by the University of Alabama Press. The book is expected to be released in late 2006. Bender began teaching at ENMU-Roswell in 2002. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a master of arts degree and Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas.

Farewell Reception for Ramon – Come one, come all to the final farewell for A. Ramón Garcia, director of Campus Union and Auxiliary Services. After 14 years of dedicated service, Mr. Garcia is leaving to embark on a new journey as the director of Auxiliary Services at Colorado State University - Pueblo. The Farewell Reception will be on Monday, Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m. in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union.

Farewell Reception for JoAnn – Please join the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in wishing JoAnn Hays a fond farewell at a retirement reception in her honor on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 2-4 p.m. in the SAS Atrium. Punch and cake will be served. Everyone is invited.

Winners from Last Week's Communication 212 'Digital Photography' Competition

First Place – Vertical

Photo by Liguang "Claire" Zheng

Second Place – Vertical

Photo by Richard Salas

Photo by Hua “Oscar” Wen

Photo by Ama McDermid

Second Place – Angle

Photo by Cody Scott

Third Place – Angle

Photo by Sherah Witt

First Place – Background

Photo by Cody Scott

Second Place – Background

Photo by Brendon Flen

Third Place – Background

Photo by Ashley Cruz

Want to Know More About Sickle Cell Disease? – African-American Affairs, along with the Sickle Cell Council of New Mexico and
ENMU Health Services, will provide an informational table and screenings for those interested. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of African American Affairs.
Place: Aztec Room and CUB LOBBY
Time: noon-2 p.m.
Date: Oct. 10
For more information, contact the Office of African American Affairs at 562.2437, or e-mail enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

Defensive Driving Schedule – In order to drive a university vehicle or an Enterprise vehicle for the university you must have the 6 hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate. The 6 hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered as follows:
Saturday October 8th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday and Thursday October 12th and 13th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
If you have taken the 6 hour Defensive Driving Course you must renew your certificate every 4 years. The 4 hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered at the following times:
Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 1-5 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 29 8 a.m. to noon
You must register for the class by calling the Physical Plant at #2511. The classes will be held in the Campus Union Building Zia Room.

Director of Financial Aid Voted President-Elect for New Mexico Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Story and photo by Shelley Gilmore
Communication Services

Joyce Eldridge, director of Financial Aid, is now the president-elect of the New Mexico Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. The association takes nominations once a year and is voted on by all of its members.

Joyce, a big fan of Lucille Ball, says, “For my colleagues to vote me into this position, I’m truly humbled.”

She will represent the state as president and a member for the Southwest Administrators. This association is made up of financial administrators from New Mexico.

As president, Joyce will address financial issues, support groups and offer training around the state for financial aid high school counselors. “We do a lot of training in the state for employees other than the officers to make sure we are in compliance,” she says.

The first board meeting will be in November and Joyce will officially be president-elect in January. She will serve one year as president and one year as past president.

Aside from the responsibilities of being director of Financial Aid, Joyce is currently working on her master's in counseling. She has been in financial aid for 25 years. A native of Amarillo, she worked eight years at Texas State Technical College and 12 years at Amarillo College.

Hispanic Heritage Month Underway on Campus

Hispanic Heritage Month on the Eastern campus began with the Ballet Folklorico de Miguel Caro performing on the Dallan Sanders Patio on Sept. 15. Along with dancing, fireworks accompanied the event, officially kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month.

“The purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month is to increase awareness of what Hispanic culture is, says Nancy Vallez of the Hispanic Affairs office. “We want people to be aware that Hispanic Heritage is about so much more than a few holidays, food and dancing.”

To accomplish this, Hispanic Heritage Month will feature a different country every day. Part of teaching about the culture is to feature not only the country, but also their national anthem, their flag and what it means, as well as names and profiles of outstanding leaders from those countries and the contributions they have made to the United States. There are students attending Eastern from six of the represented countries, and they will be making presentations on the day their country is featured.

The Hispanic Affairs Office, comprised entirely of students, sponsors most of the events. The staff includes Nancy Vallez, Lelia Martinez, Hector Martinez and Blanca Rojo. The purpose of this office is to promote Hispanic culture and to help Hispanic students reach their goal of graduation through advocacy and support. “Students can receive with anything from financial aid to how to communicate with a professor,” says Vallez.

The office was founded thanks to AHORA (Association to Help Our Race Advance), an organization that has been at Eastern for 36 years.

Flyers with a calendar of events can be picked up at the Hispanic Affairs Office, located in the Campus Union in The Alley.

Events for this week are:
(each day 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in CUB Lobby)
Oct. 3 – Honduras Day
Oct. 4 – Mexico Day
Oct. 5 Nicaragua Day
Oct. 6 – Panama Day
Oct. 7 – Paraguay Day

Hispanic Heritage Month Questionnaire

Please answer the following questions and take to Multicultural Affairs in the basement of the CUB to receive a free Maraca Key-Chain. For more information, call 562.2451.

1. What is Argentina’s capital?
2. Cuba’s leader is?
3. Where is the Office of Hispanic Affairs located?
4. The 1992 Summer Olympics were held here.
5. What is the capital of Spain?
6. What is the Office of Hispanic Affairs phone number?
7. Who works at Hispanic Affairs?
8. When did México win its independence?
9. How many Spanish Speaking countries are there?
10. What is the email address for the Office of Hispanic Affairs?
11. This country has one of the driest regions in the world and one of the wettest areas in the South America.
12. This country has a famous canal?
13. Who is considered Hispanic?
14. How many Hispanic students are currently registered or attending ENMU?
15. Which country was known as “Switzerland of South America?
16. How did Honduras get its name?
17. Who founded Lima, Peru in 1535?
18. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from________________ to ____________
19. This country is a vital asset to world’s energy; it’s one of the top ten crude oil producers and a top supplier to the United States?
20. Define culture.

Science Hall Named After Donor's Parents
Story and photo by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

During last week's homecoming at Eastern, many alumni were here to visit old classmates and professors, participate in Songfest, and a myriad of other activities. One alumnus that returned was especially busy.

George and Clytie Calton Lecture Hall (photo by Helen Carroll)

Dedicated on Friday – The George and Clytie Calton Lecture Hall was dedicated on Friday in the Science Building. Pictured are (L-R): Sandra, Gary and Clytie Calton. The lecture hall is named after Clytie and her late husband, George.

Dr. Gary Calton, Eastern graduate and biotechnology businessman extraordinaire, was a regular on campus last week. Dr. Calton and his wife, Sandra, recently donated over $700,000 of laboratory equipment to the science department at Eastern. The donation was a tremendous help for students currently enrolled in various science programs, and has also served to make Eastern very competitive in the field of sciences when students are choosing what school to attend.

A native of Portales, Dr. Calton has strong roots here. His parents, George and Clytie Calton, founded Calton Furniture, a business that is still family owned and operated today.

During a lecture given on Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Physical Science building titled "The Business of Science--or how to make a million having fun and serving mankind," Dr. Calton had some very kind things to say about Eastern.

“Let me assure you students that you are receiving a top notch education here at Eastern. It is a little known fact that the majority of CEOs come from small towns and colleges just like this one--from the Midwest to the Southwest. Not the big fancy schools on the West coast or the East coast, but from places just like Portales, and from colleges just like this one.”

Dr. Calton also offered insightful information for students of business and science. Topics from how to patent a product to alleviating tax liability were discussed. Dr. Calton says, “Having a good and trustworthy CPA is very important. Mine just happens to be my wife.”

On Friday, Sept. 30, Dr. and Mrs. Calton were part of another event; a dedication of a lecture hall in the Science Building, honoring his mother and father.

Before the unveiling of the plaque, Dr. Calton was asked to say a few words. He told an anecdote about how his mother once got his wife, Sandra, fired from a job. Sandra Calton had decided to go to work while Dr. Calton pursued his education, putting her own education on hold. Clytie Calton would have none of it, explaining to her daughter-in-law’s employer that she had to be fired because it was so important that she find a way to return to school. Before his passing, George Calton often reflected that his daughter-in-law graduated summa cum laude, and his son graduated “Lordy How Come.”

During the dedication, Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, said, “The Calton family has been an important part of this community, and an important part of Eastern. We are grateful for the donations they have made, and proud to make this dedication in your mother's and father’s honor.”

Quotes from Students Attending Dr. Calton's Presentation:

“Listening to our special speaker was a great experience and one that I will remember for the rest of my life.”

“Dr. Calton made me see that confidence is a great aptitude to have and, without it, you will not get far in anything that you want to pursue. This is a quality that I lack and I will begin to work on.”

“Science and business are two things that I have a profound interest in and I never have met anyone or heard about anyone that meshed the two together.”

“Dr. Calton has given me hope that I can still be successful in science and still be able to procure other interests."

New Educational Technology Course Being Offered – This semester the first course in Educational Technology, Technology Integrated Curriculum (ELED/SED/SPED 532), is being offered. This course is the first of five which will be offered in succession to complete the emphasis. Class will begin Saturday, Oct. 22. If you are interested in adding this course to your semester load, please attend this session at the Portales Campus, Education Building, Room 115, at 9 a.m.
The Educational Technology class meeting dates are:
Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 25, 12-6 p.m. (Open Lab)
Saturday, Nov. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 2, 3-7 p.m. (Open Lab)
Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

If you are interested, please contact Alta Elder at 562.2261 or alta.elder@enmu.edu so that your name can be added to the enrollment count. Make-up sessions can be made with pre-approval of the instructor.

Fine Arts Calendar

October

Diversity Festival
Director: Anne Beck
Oct. 5–8, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Studio
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Admission: $3
Contact: Anne Beck, 505.562.2476

These plays are by Eastern theatre majors and cover topics of difference, including religious tolerance, feminism; the difficulty men and women have communicating, and racial tension between white and Mexican-American college students.

On the bill that will run each night are four plays:

Binding Off by Jamie Barnes (running time aprox.15 minutes)
Beans by Aleka Garcia (running time aprox.15 minutes)
Something’s Amuck by Jamie Barnes (running time aprox.15 minutes)
Pent Up! By Jennae Pinnell (running time approximately 60 minutes)

ENMU Wind Symphony
Contact: Joyce Stagg 505.562.2373
Sunday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. • Campus Union Ballroom
Free
Contact: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

ENMU Jazz Ensemble and Combo in Free Concert – The Eastern New Mexico University Jazz Ensemble and Combo will perform a free concert on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the University Theatre Center. It is open to the public.

Featured composer works include Count Basie, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and others.

For more information, contact Teresa Muldez at 505.562.2377.

Guest Artist
Trefor Smith, Piano
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Fall Choral Concert
Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

November

“The Mouse Trap”
(Agatha Christie murder mystery set in a bed and breakfast in London.)
Director: Janeice Scarbrough
Nov. 3–5, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Admission: General $7, Senior Citizens $6, High School Students $5, ENMU Students with ID $4
Contact: Janeice Scarbrough, 505.562.2092

POPS Dinner Concert
Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Campus Union Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Admission: $25
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Brass Choir Concert
Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Faculty Recital
Sunday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m.
John Kennedy, Trumpet
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Studio Recital
Sunday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
French Horn and Trumpet
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Student Choreographed Dance Concert
Nov. 30–Dec. 3, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Studio
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Admission: To Be Determined
Contact: Shirlene Peters, 505.562.2711

December

Amahl and the Night Visitors
(Christmas opera)
Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, 2 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Admission: Adults $7, Senior Citizens $6, Students $5, ENMU Students with ID $4
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

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

Pretty in Pink

Will and Montana's Daughter – Former ENMU employees Will and Montana Kayatin recently had a baby girl on Sept. 25. Her name is Brianna Summer and she weighed in at six pounds, 14 ounces, with a length of 20 1/2 inches. Reports are that Briana is already playing the violin and booking her own gigs.

New Mexico Teacher Assessment of Basic Skills Refresher Set for October 29-30 – If you are planning to take the New Mexico Teacher Assessment of Basic Skills and need a little refreshing on your writing and mathematics skills or if you are experiencing test-taking anxieties, we invite you to attend our two-day workshop on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon in Education 120, and Sunday, Oct. 30, from 1-5 p.m. in Education 120. The workshop is sponsored by Title V Cooperative and is free of charge, but you do need to RSVP because of limited seating. Call 562.2440 or e-mail carolyn.parkinson@enmu.edu to reserve a spot.

Student Teacher Application Deadline – The student teacher application deadline is Oct. 14. For more information, call ext. 2895.

Houston Hurricane Survivors (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Arrive in Tattered Jeans – Two of these four alumni not only survived a 16-hour, nine-mile attempted automobile escape from Houston in front of Hurricane Rita (before gas fumes and nature forced them to detour to the airport for a flight out), but a wild Homecoming night at Goober's after arriving in Portales. Paying homage to their guru and mentor, Daniel Lucero of Albuquerque, are the three blonde, tanned, rested and ready-to-party graduates who worked hard for their Mardi Gras beads (L-R): Jill Butler (Houston), Christy Lawlis (Cattle Baron) and Nikole Lindsey (Houston). Below is a photo of the incredible wind damage that Hurricane Rita did to Jill and Nikole's Houston patio.

Scenes from 2005 Homecoming
(photos by Richard Salas and Lavonda Franco)

Open Enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank through November 30

Medical Leave Bank Policies Explained

What is the Medical Leave Bank?

The medical leave bank is a pool of hours to which any regular employee who earns medical and/or annual leave may donate some of their accumulated leave hours. The purpose of the medical leave bank is to provide medical leave to contributors who have suffered an unplanned personal illness, injury, disability or quarantine and who have exhausted their compensatory time and medical and annual leave balances.

Who is eligible to join?

Any regular ENMU employee who earns medical and annual leave and has a current medical leave balance of at least six days (hours are prorated for part-time employees) as of September 30, 2005, is eligible to participate in the Bank.

How much do I have to contribute?

Initial contribution is three days if you work full-time; hours are prorated if you work part-time. With prior written notice, the medical leave bank committee may request additional hours from the membership if the hours in the bank fall below one day per member.

Who makes decisions on request for time from the bank?

The medical leave bank is administered by a five-member committee appointed by the President to review requests for withdrawal of medical leave from the bank.

How do I enroll?

The medical leave bank policy, enrollment and request forms are available from the office of Personnel Services, Administration Building, Room 207, or by calling the office at 562.2115. Return completed form to Personnel Services, Station 21, by Nov. 30. Members who have been in the Medical Leave Bank for 30 calendar days are eligible to apply for days from the Bank.

Note: If you are already in the Bank, additional contributions are not needed unless notified by the committee.

To View the Complete Medical Leave Bank Policy – click [here]

To View the Medical Leave Bank Enrollment Form – click [here]

Presenters Wanted for Future Educators Conference – Title V Cooperative is placing a call for presenters for the 2005 New Mexico Future Educator’s Association State Conference that will be held at ENMU on Nov. 18-19. This is your opportunity to reach hundreds of junior high and high school students from all over the state with your creativity, humor, experience, and education. These students are interested in becoming teachers, and they need to hear your encouragement, advice, and success stories. The conference will feature four break-out sessions with five 50-minute workshops held during each session. Opportunities are limited so please e-mail martie.watson@enmu.edu with your workshop idea by Sept. 15 if you are interested in being a presenter.

'Life with God' Course – For 12 Sunday evenings (from Sept. 11) from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Student Center ("J" and 14th Lane), a course will be offered that covers the basics of Christianity and compares the differing positions concerning the doctrines of the faith. It is the sort of course where you can ask those questions that you always wanted to ask but were afraid to do so. Everyone is welcome and invited.

ENMU Advertising on Area Movie Screens – ENMU is presenting three promotional slides on all Clovis and Portales movie screens before each movie starts. The slides were designed by graphic artist Dave Ortega.

Domestic Violence Panel Set for October – The ENMU Social Work Program and the Curry/Roosevelt Counties Domestic Violence Coalition annonce that a Domestic Violence Victim-Witness Panel will be presented at Becky Sharp auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m.

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

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.

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.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, 2005
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

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.

Update About Work Orders Being Submitted Online – Physical Plant would still like work orders submitted online, but you now have to access the site through Inside ENMU, under services and then to Physical Plant. 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.

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

The Comprehensive Examination date for Fall 2005 semester is Oct. 15 in the College of Education Rm 120. Meeting times are 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. For more information, please call 562.2443.

ENMU Debate Team Breaks Even, Expects Promising Season
Submitted by ENMU Forensics

ENMU's debate team came home from its first tournament of the year with an even record. Eastern sent a new coach and one team who won three and lost three to the Mel Moorhouse Debate Tournament at Wichita State University, on Friday and Saturday.

"I'm proud of the showing we've had. It's an indication of the good season to come," the team's new Graduate Assistant Coach, Greg Thomas, said. "Josh Wilson and Thomas Howard learned a lot about how to get wins in Wichita, but for now the squad will focus on next week's University of Wyoming tournament."

Debating large state schools with Division I athletic programs--such as the University of Texas and the University of Kansas, and Kansas State University--ENMU showed that it could stay competitive with any school.

"I know that if we had elimination round debates, we could beat any of those teams," Thomas Howard, returning All American debater, said. "We started off on the wrong foot, but corrected the mistakes by day two. In all honesty, I attribute the wins to the coaching of Greg Thomas."

The tournament marks the first at ENMU for Coach Thomas, for whom winning is nothing new. Prior to Portales, Thomas won a landslide election, garnering over 44,000 votes for the Soil and Water Conservation District in Fayetteville, N.C. Thomas is from Hope Mills and debated at Methodist College. He is now a graduate student in College of Communicative Arts and Sciences.

The team is motivated to do better at their next tournament. Sophomore and returning Academic All American, Josh Wilson, said that he expects the team to perform stronger against regional rivals, such as the University of Wyoming, Idaho State University and the University of Denver.

"I expect a promising season for the team," Director of Forensics Dr. Anthony Schroeder said. This is the 30th year at the position for the Communication Professor. He has been involved in the activity in one form or another since 1957.

The team must be prepared to debate multiple perspectives on United States-Chinese foreign relations. The debates revolve around the topic: whether the United States "should substantially increase diplomatic and economic pressure on the People's Republic of China in one or more of the following areas: trade, human rights, weapons nonproliferation, Taiwan."

"I've learned so much about China and have had to challenge a lot of stereotypes and misperceptions," Wilson said. "But that is what debate is about, learning new ideas and challenging yourself."

"The activity prepares citizens to do cost benefit analysis. That was the single most important tool I learned from debate," Coach Thomas said.

"It's hard work, but I believe the rewards are worth it," Howard said. "Debate can give you a strong foundation for a number of academic and professional fields. It provides an arena to have in-depth political discussions, you might not have anywhere else."

The team meets on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. in College of Business Room 157. All interested are invited to attend. You can contact Coach Greg Thomas at greg.thomas@gmail.com.

Roswell News

In observance of the first day of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair on Monday, Oct. 3, classes will not be held at ENMU-Roswell. The campus will also be closed until 1 p.m. on Oct. 3 to allow staff to attend the parade. Regular campus hours and all classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 4.

The Art Club at ENMU-Roswell is hosting a Hurricane Relief Effort Fundraising Event on Thursday, October 20 in the Student Services Center Lobby on campus. The public is invited to attend and participate. All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid victims of recent hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

The first part of the event will be a coffee and donut special. Guests can choose and keep their own handcrafted or donated coffee mug, fill it with coffee, and enjoy a donut or sweet roll for a $10 donation. Coffee and donuts will be served from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. The coffee and donuts will be provided by area businesses, organizations and individuals from the campus community, Roswell and Chaves County.

The second part of the event--an auction of donated artworks--will begin at 11:30 a.m. Works by area artists and student artists ranging from paintings, photographs, ceramics, drawings, crafts, and handmade pillows will be included. The auction will proceed, with musical intermissions, throughout the lunch hour, concluding at approximately 1 p.m.

The Art Club is a campus organization that was newly re-chartered in September of 2005 with the goal of serving humanity through the arts. The club is composed of ENMU-Roswell students and three faculty advisors.

Ginger's Fire Tip of the Week – Don't overload an outlet with too many appliances, especially those that draw a lot of electricity.

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

Computing
Excel series – Create a graph with a single keystroke
1. Looking at your data in the worksheet, select the area of data you wish to graph
2. Press the F11 key on the keyboard; this will generate a bar graph.
3. If you wish to have a different type of graph, simply click the Chart Type icon on the Chart toolbar,
4. If the Chart toolbar is not showing go to View then Toolbars.

PowerPoint series – Make your mouse a “pen” to write on PowerPoint slides.
While the show is running, Press Ctrl+P to turn the pen on (adjust the color by right clicking and choosing Pointer Options and then Pen Color). Ctrl+A turns the pen back, to erase your marks, simply press E on your keyboard. This is a great way to answer questions about something or point something out while running a slide show. Note that the pen is only as accurate as your mouse skills!

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 least 4590 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

Biblical Archaeology – This two evening class Mondays, Nov 7 and 14, 6-8:30 p.m., JWLA-119 is an overview designed to definitely whet your curiosity. Join Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Portales, who will examine the past century and a half of biblical archaeology, beginning with the application of scientific theory to biblical history in the late 1800’s. Be sure to bring a bible with the Old Testament. The fee is $20. Please register by Nov. 2.

Tablescaping for Your Holiday Gatherings – Ammie Whaley, Sodexho Campus Services will show extraordinary tips and hints to help put some pizzazz into your holiday decorating Thursday, Nov. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., COB-123. Please register by Oct. 31. The fee is $25.

Paralegal – An intensive, six-week course held Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 1-Dec. 17. COB=113. The fee is $845 with additional textbooks required for approximately $250. Please register by Oct. 25. No classes will be held Nov. 22, 24 and 26, Thanksgiving week.

Busy Gourmet Does Everything but the Turkey – Join Jan Hauptmann for this hands-on dinner party with a menu including wild rice with cranberries, baked corn pudding, fall harvest fruit salad, slow cooker praline sweet potatoes, surprise pumpkin muffins and noel roll pie crust. Registration is $15 with a $10 lab fee, payable to the instructor. Due to food purchase and preparation for specific numbers, this class must be prepaid with no refunds issued to non-attendees, Thursday, Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m., FCS-98. Please register by Oct. 24.

Victim Advocacy – a 48-hour lecture course held on a three-week format Monday and Wednesday evenings and all day Saturday, Oct. 24-Nov. 12, COB-130. The fee is $525 with an additional textbook, approximately $38 plus shipping and handling. Please register by Oct. 17.

Real Estate Law/Principles and Practice (Pre-Licensing Classes) – Two pre-licensing real estate classes offered by Lou Tulga, CRB, Albuquerque, will make you eligible to take the NM Salesman’s exam. Each class will be held in a four and one-half day format Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27-30 and Nov. 17-20, Campus union Sandia Room for a total of 60 contact hours. The fee for both classes totals $500 and registration must be prepaid by Oct. 20. Three textbooks are required and are available at the ENMU Bookstore for approximately $87.20. On-your-own lunches are scheduled noon-1 p.m.

How to Care for Your Computer and Virus Protection – Learn a step-by-step process for caring for your computer with Mick Hoffman Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oct. 13, UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please register by Oct. 10.

One Night Speedy Cross Stitch – Join the circle of fun Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Victoria Garrett Cozy Cottage Cross Stitch Shoppe, 119 S. Main Street, Portales and walk away with your own potpourri heart pillow. The fee is only $7 with a kit fee of $5, payable to the instructor. Please register by Sept. 29.

Investing for Fun and Profit – Join Glen O’Rear, EdwardJones, at his office, 403 W. Fourth, Portales Thursdays, Oct. 6-27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. for his informal, four-week class and increase your income through diversification and laddering your investments. The fee is $20 with an $8 textbook fee, payable to the instructor. Please register by Oct. 3.

China-A Brief Survey – Zheng Liguang with the Americanized name of Claire is an exchange student at ENMU from Sichuan University in China and wants to share her native country offering four, two-day classes this fall on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Chinese Culture and History, will be offered Sept. 26 and 29, COB-137 for a fee of $15. Chinese Oral Language will be offered Oct. 10 and 13, COB-137 for a fee of $20. Chinese Written Characters will be offered Oct. 24 and 27, COB-137 for a fee of $20. Chinese Cooking will be offered Nov. 7 and 10, FCS-98 for a registration fee of $15 and lab fee of $5, payable to the instructor.

Swimming – for ages four years and up with Red Cross Certified Instructor, Shane King at the Natatorium, Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. scheduled as follows: Rotation 1-Sept. 12-22; Rotation 2-Oct. 3-13; Rotation 3-Oct. 17-27; and Rotation 4-Nov. 7-17. 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.

Mexico-A Brief Survey – Estela Gonzalez is a student at ENMU offering three classes to help you learn more about Mexico this fall: Spanish Conversational Language, Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct 3, 6-8 p.m., JWLA-115, $45; Mexican Culture and History, Mondays, Oct. 10-31, 6-8 p.m., JWLA-115, $45; and Cooking “Healthy” Mexican Food, Nov. 14-28, 6-7:30 p.m., FCS-98, $40, with a $10 lab fee, payable to the instructor.

Aqua Aerobics - Taught by Red Cross Certified Instructor Celeste Holloway this resistance type water exercise is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m. Aug. 30-Nov. 17, Natatorium. Pay only $8 per rotation or receive a $6 discount for prepayment of all 12 rotations for only $90.

Yoga: The Mind and Body Connection – Reduce stress and relax your body with Lisa Moyer Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:50 p.m., Sept. 6-Dec. 8, GA 11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel. Lisa is offering four weeks free this fall. The fee is only $50. No classes will be held Nov. 22 and 24.

Meetings

University Computer and Technology Committee
Second Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the UCC 117

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)