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 side. 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.

On-Campus Deadline to Contribute to Katrina Relief is Today: $784.47 Raised So Far – The on-campus deadline to contribute to ENMU's Katrina Relief Effort is today (Monday, Sept. 12) at 5 p.m. 100 percent of donations will go to the evacuees. Please make checks payable to "American Red Cross" and in the memo area write "Katrina Relief." Drop jars are located at the cashiers' windows in the Administration Building. If you have any questions, contact Diana Cordova at 562.4914. Thank you for your support!

Latino Leadership Summit Set for Friday, September 16 on ENMU Campus – Several nationally and regionally prominent Latino leaders will be on the campus of Eastern this Friday, Sept. 16, when Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., will present the first Latino Leadership Summit. The theme for this year’s summit will be “Bringing Together Today’s and Tomorrow’s Leaders.” As many as 500 participants are expected.

A renowned human rights activist, civil rights activist, international businessman and corruption fighter, Agustin "Gus" Garcia, will be the keynote speaker. In addition to being the founder of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Garcia is president of Garcorp International, a firm founded by him with several divisions: domestic and international public and governmental relations, private investigations and security, medical security consultants, domestic and international business development, as well as consultant of domestic and international political campaigns.

He has also served as the National Co-Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Speaker's Trust, Executive Director/Consultant for the Miami-Dade County Democratic Party, and serves as consultant, director and management expert to numerous other companies. He is also a Latin media expert and presently has on his list of clients the largest Latino-owned radio media in the U. S.

This will be the first year that Lambda Theta Phi will host a leadership summit on the Eastern campus. During the event, the fraternity plans on drawing high school and college students from across the country to collectively address the issues challenging their communities. During the one-day summit, the fraternity will celebrate the contribution of several prominent Latinos, their diverse culture and heritage, as well as Dieciséis de Septiembre, the National Day of Independence for many Latin American countries.

In addition to Garcia, four other highly recognized and powerful speakers will make presentations. They include Christian Lozano, the Leadership Program Associate for the National Council of La Raza, Center for Emerging Latino Leadership. Ms. Lozano was born in Toluca, Mexico, and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of five. She grew up in Austin, Texas, and graduated from William B. Travis High School in 1999. She then moved to Washington, D.C., to attend Georgetown University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology in 2003; Roy R. Juarez Jr. is a graduate of Southwest High School, World Missions Bible College, and a full-time student in the Alamo Community College District. He works two jobs to survive, yet still finds time to volunteer his time to help other youth in the San Antonio area. Juarez has spoken to over 2,000 students at a White House Initiative in Arizona, Parents at the Family Leadership Institute in Houston, Texas, and most recently at his alma mater, Southwest High School, where he addressed the incoming freshmen. According to his bio, he strives to bring hope to the hopeless and vows to help those who feel they battle life’s challenges alone.

The other speakers are Jose Campos, a representative in the New Mexico House of Representatives, and David Briseno, federal programs director for the Clovis School district.

Other activities will include an elegant lunch with a live performance from a renowned ballet folkloric dancers. The summit will also include a cultural presentation showcasing traditional Latino culture, allowing both students and guests to be educated and entertained. The day will end with a small-group discussion where students can further discuss pressing matters affecting Latinos today, as well as improving leadership skills that will be beneficial to their own organizations as well as their own personal development.

For more information, visit the website at www.enmulambdas.com.

For information about promoting your business through conference sponsorship or to customize a sponsorship opportunity, contact: Diego Espinoza at 505.980.7510, or e-mail Diegotrack@hotmail.com.

ENMU Celebrating Constitution Day This Friday – As mandated by federal law for institutions receiving federal funds, ENMU will celebrate Constitution Day this Friday, Sept. 16.

Last fall, Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia) added language to a spending bill that required educational institutions that receive federal funds to hold programs about the U.S. Constitution on the anniversary of the document’s signing. On Dec. 8, 2004, President George W. Bush signed a bill (public law 108-447) designating every Sept. 17 as Constitution Day. Because Sept. 17 falls on a Saturday, the first Constitution Day in the United States will be celebrated this Friday, Sept. 16. Eastern New Mexico University, as a recipient of federal funds, will celebrate Constitution Day in a number of ways.

These include: Honor guard Presentation of the Colors at the Latino Leadership Summit at 10 a.m. on Sept. 16 in the Campus Union Ballroom and comments on the U.S. Constitution; Distribution of pocket-sized Constitutions in selected classes; Webpage announcements and broadcast e-mail announcements to faculty, staff, and students about the importance of this historic document; Presentations in several classes about this significant document in our nation’s history. Selected faculty members whose disciplines address American history and culture will take a few minutes to share some facts about the Constitution’s history with their classes this week.

For more information, call Dr. Patrice Caldwell at 562.2315, or e-mail patrice.caldwell@enmu.edu.

History of the Founding of the Constitution
Background: Convening president George Washington almost didn’t attend the Constitution Convention, fearing the debate would be so intense that the convention itself would collapse. By the middle of June, 1787, it became apparent to the delegates that amending the Articles of Confederation was impossible. Instead, they would write an entirely new document to define and separate the powers of the central government, the powers of the states, the rights of the people and election of the people’s representatives.

The Debate: Backers of the Virginia Plan argued for a strong central authority, in which national and state governments would exercise dual sovereignty over the people. Such a dual system, unknown in 1787, was later recognized as one of the most remarkable creations of the Founders. The small states responded with the New Jersey Plan, which retained the single chamber (unicameral) legislature in use under the Articles of Confederation.

The big state/small state dispute was settled by the Connecticut Compromise, or the Great Compromise – a two-chamber national legislature – the House of Representatives, based on population and elected by the people, and the Senate, with two members from each state elected by state legislatures. The convention adjourned on Sept. 17, 1787. By June 21, 1788, nine states had approved the Constitution, finally forming "a more perfect Union."

Legacy: The work produced by the Founders more than 200 hundred years ago has remained remarkably stable. The Constitution had been amended only 27 times, most notably by the Bill of Rights (ratified on Dec. 15, 1791).

Significance: The heirs of the Founders created a constitution as a document of basic beliefs, enunciating simple but lasting principles that could adapt to changing circumstances. Only 8,700 words long (compared to other constitutions averaging over 27,000 words), the U.S. Constitution has proven a remarkably consistent and stable and yet pliable document that Americans of all political persuasions have accepted as the basic law of the land.

Recognition: In 2004 Congress designated Sept. 17 (in 2005, celebrated on Sept. 16) as a day to memorialize the Constitution. This September will be the first nationwide recognition to observe and remember its founding with the designation of Constitution Day.

Celebrate the Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day – Ballet Folklórico de Miguel Caro and fireworks after sunset will be held on Thursday, Sept. 15., from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Dallan Sanders Memorial Plaza at the Campus Union Building to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day. Sponsored by Hispanic Affairs, for more information call 562.2451, or e-mail enmu.hispanicafffairs@enmu.edu.

History of Dies y Seis de Septiembre
Celebrating Mexican Independence

Eleven years of war, decades of despotic Mexican rulers and political unrest preceded Miguel Hidalgo's call for revolution in the pre-dawn hours of Sept. 16, 1810, in the village of Dolores, Guanajuato, México. El Grito de Dolores, "Mexicanos, viva México," called Indios and mestizos to rise against the native Spaniards who had exploited Mexicans for ten generations.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was born in a hacienda in Pénjamo, Guanajuato in 1753. His liberal ideas led him to join forces with a group of people who opposed Spanish dominance. This group, among them Ignacio Allende, reached an agreement in Queretaro to begin a revolution in October of 1810. However, they were discovered and forced to move the date to September 16, 1810. Carrying the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Father Hidalgo gathered many faithful from his parish and urged them to revolution. Inspired by his grito, the people followed Hidalgo and Allende, creating an army that captured San Miguel (today San Miguel de Allende), Celaya, Guanajuato, Valladolid, and Toluca. This army numbered 82,000 by the time it reached Mexico City.

(Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753-1811), padre de la patria, insurgente y sacerdote mexicano. En 1778 fue ordenado sacerdote y en 1803 se hizo cargo de la parroquia de Dolores, en Guanajuato. El 16 de septiembre de 1810, llevando un estandarte con la imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, patrona de México, Hidalgo lanzó el llamado grito de Dolores que inició la revuelta y, acompañado de Allende, consiguió reunir un ejército formado por más de 40.000 mexicanos. El 16 de septiembre, día en que proclamó su rebelión, se celebra en México el Día de la Independencia.)

In 1811 Father Hidalgo was captured in an ambush and, after being relieved of his duties as a priest, he was sentenced and shot to death. His fight was not in vain, as Mexico gained its independence Sept. 21, 1821. Every year at midnight on Sept. 16, Mexicans shout the grito, honoring the crucial, impulsive action of Hidalgo that was the catalyst for the country's bloody struggle for independence from Spain.

History of National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans. The national observance was first established by Public Law 90-498, Approved Sept. 17, 1968, by the 90th Congress.

The September-October period covers a wide range of Independence Days for Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate their independence on September 15th. Mexico celebrates its independence on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18 and Belize on Sept. 21. El Día de la Raza is observed on Oct. 12.

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.

FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities Workshop – This workshop is the anchor of the FranklinCovey Focus Solution. This one-day course integrates a powerful planning system into the curriculum, strengthens the individual's productivity skills, increases focus, and provides solutions to help you focus on and execute the highest priorities – personally and professionally.
September 19
9 a.m to 4 p.m
Sandia Room
$80 per person – includes planner
First-come, first-served basis
E-mail: candace.baros@enmu.edu

Fine Arts Calendar

September
Faculty Recital
Chris Beaty
Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall

October
*Diversity Festival
Oct. 5–8, 8 p.m. • University Theatre Center, Studio
Wind Symphony
Sunday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. • Campus Union, Ballroom
Trefor Smith, Piano
Guest Artist
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Fall Choral Concert
Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall

November
*The Mouse Trap
Nov. 3–5, 8 p.m. • University Theatre Center, Mainstage
*POPS Dinner Concert
Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. • Campus Union, Ballroom
Brass Choir Concert
Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall
John Kennedy, Trumpet
Faculty Recital
Sunday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall
French Horn and Trumpet
Studio Recital
Sunday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall *Student Choreographed Dance Concert Nov. 30–Dec. 3, 8 p.m. • University Theatre Center, Studio

December
*Amahl and the Night Visitors
Dec. 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4, 2 p.m. • Music Building, Buchanan Hall BFA Senior Art Show Dec. 5–16, Library Hours • Golden Library, Runnels Gallery Christmas Concert Symphonic Band and ENMU Choirs Friday, Dec. 9, Two shows 6:30 and 8 p.m. • University Theatre Center, Mainstage

In Memoriam – Dr. Jon S. Jonsson, associate professor emeritus of music and husband of Sigrid Jonsson, former executive secretary for Academic Affairs, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 4. Services were on Thursday at Wheeler Mortuary in Portales. ENMU's condolences to the family.

'Early Alert' to Help Students – An "early alert" may be the difference between a student who makes it through a difficult start in college and a student who gives up and heads home. If you know of a student who is having some transition problems or who is not attending class, here's a link to an online form. It will be sent directly to Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay in the Advising Center, and the student will be contacted right away. www.enmu.edu/earlyalert

Mandatory Student Application Meetings – Mandatory Student Teacher Application meetings for those students who wish to student teach during the Spring 2006 semester.

September 19 sessions are scheduled for noon – 1 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, Campus Union Building, Portales Campus.

September 20 session is from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, Campus Union Building, Portales Campus.

September 21 session is from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Instructional Center, Room 206, Roswell campus.

Student Teacher Application Deadline: October 14, 2005

Homecoming to Celebrate Spirit of New Orleans People – Long before Hurricane Katrina, Eastern selected the Homecoming theme of “Mardi Gras: Eastern Style” for its Sept. 26-Oct. 2 Homecoming activities. In light of the hurricane victims in New Orleans, Eastern is turning the theme into a celebration of the spirit of the people of New Orleans. “One thing we know about the spirit of the people in New Orleans is that if a party has been planned, the party will go on,” says Dr. Gary Musgrave, vice president for Student Affairs. “We want to honor that spirit, with sensitivity to their suffering, in every aspect of Homecoming.” A number of Homecoming events will be turned into fundraisers for the hurricane victims, including having donation kettles at the Homecoming football game. Homecoming floats will incorporate support for the victims in their Mardi Gras themes. The night before the game, a moment of silence will be observed before the bonfire. More fundraisers and tributes are being planned.

ENMU Homecoming Parade – Student organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 1 ENMU Homecoming Parade can apply at the Alumni Affairs office in the Administration Building beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6. Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 16.

All individuals wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 1 ENMU Homecoming Parade must register by Friday, Sept. 23. Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant’s name in the parade program that is distributed along the parade route. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 1 at Abilene and Third, goes north to First Street and west on First Street to the ENMU Campus.

This year’s theme is "Mardi Gras Eastern Style."

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Heather Haacke in the Alumni Affairs office at 562.2125. The Alumni Affairs office is located in Room 108 of the Administration Building on the ENMU campus.

To All Departments Sending Out Bulk Mailings – Please be aware that Pitney Bowes has recommended that all customers who send out bulk mailings temporarily remove the addresses of customers in the hurricane-stricken areas. These include the following zip codes: 700, 701, 369, 393, 394 and 396. There is no way for bulk mail in these areas to be delivered.

Several Campus Policies Under Review – With the start of the new semester, we are going to resume revising and reviewing sections of the Administration and Governance Policies and Procedures Manual (the Big Grey Book). Comments from all constituencies are welcome about the next set of revised policies, which can currently be found on the Intranet at the Policy Manual site under Governance (http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=66). The University Policy Council will meet Monday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. in the Regents Room to review these policies. Comments or questions about these or any policies may also be sent via e-mail to Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu or in writing to University Policy Council, Station 2.

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.

Employees Invited to Join University Singers – All faculty/staff members, with any singing experience, are welcome to join the University Singers ensemble in the Department of Music (no registration required). This is a non-auditioned ensemble that will perform twice per semester. This semester the repertoire includes "Music of America," and will feature works by William Billings, Stephen Foster, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and Randall Thompson. Also featured will be two ENMU faculty composers: Michael Sitton (dean of the CFA) and Mark Dal Porto (associate professor of music). The ensemble rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in Music Building 111 (Buchanan Hall). Please contact Jason Paulk (Jason.paulk@enmu.edu; ext. 2798) if you are interested or have any questions. He hopes you'll consider this very worthwhile activity during your busy schedules.

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.

Open Forum for Professional Employees – The Professional Senate is hosting an Open Forum for professional employees to meet each other and discuss issues or ideas at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Room 113 of the College of Business. Refreshments will be served. All professional employees are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Rena Garrett, president of the Professional Senate, at ext. 2112, or e-mail rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

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.

Newly-Designed Parking Permits Available – The University Police Department would like to announce to the campus community that the newly-designed parking permits are now available. The permits are self-adhesive permits which are affixed to the outside rear window of a vehicle in the lower left corner (driver's side).

Last year's hang tag permits expire on Aug. 31. The department is giving a 30-day grace period to allow time for everyone to register their vehicles with the new permit.

Citations for failure to register your vehicle will be issued starting on Oct. 1.

Student permits are valid for a one-year period and will expire on Sept. 30, 2006. Students must get a new permit each year.

Faculty and Staff permits are issued for three- year cycles. Faculty/Staff permits for this cycle will expire on Sept. 30, 2008.

There are two ways to obtain a parking permit, in person or online. We encourage you to visit our department in person, meet our friendly staff and obtain your permit. We are located at the intersection of South Ave K and West Third Street across from Curry Hall. Please bring your vehicle registration information with you.

If you have an on-campus mail station number or on-campus post office box you are eligible to apply for a parking permit using the online application process. Permits are NOT mailed off campus. To apply on-line visit Eastern's homepage at www.enmu.edu, click on the Faculty/Staff link or Student link. On these web pages, you will find a link for Application for Parking Privileges. Be sure to completely fill out the online application. Incomplete applications will be rejected and no permit will be mailed. Once a completed application is received, it will be processed and the permit mailed to the on-campus mail station or post office box within 3-5 days.

The University Police can be reached at 562.2393 for any questions regarding parking permits or other issues.

ENMU Important Dates Information Labels Available for Back of Business Cards – Ever wish you had quick and easy access to the important dates for the current semester? Ever wish the students did? Title V Cooperative has designed a label which can easily be attached to the back of your business card and includes important dates, such as registration, drop/add, holidays, and finals, for the fall 2005 semester. Labels are easily printed from your standard printer. Please contact martie.watson@enmu.edu to view a sample sheet of labels or to receive a copy of the document and information concerning which labels to purchase.

Haven't ordered business cards in a while? Need a large quantity of cards with this information on the back? At your request, University Printing Services will print this information directly on the back of your business card during the initial printing process for a small additional fee. Note: you must specifically request "double-sided business cards with the fall 2005 important dates information on the back" at the time you order your business cards. Please remember that this information will only be valid for the fall 2005 semester and order only the number of cards you would normally distribute during a semester.

Kids Invited to Join Li’l Hound Pound – T he Li'l Hound Pound is the ENMU Athletics kid's club, open to kids 12 and under. Club membership is free. Members can sign up by calling 562.2721.

Members receive free admission to all home sporting events when wearing their Li'l Hound Pound shirt. Members who don't receive the shirt need only to present their membership card at the door or gate to receive free admission. Of course, each member must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend any ENMU Athletics sporting event.

The first 200 kids to sign up for the Li'l Hound Pound each receive a Li'l Hound Pound T-shirt and membership card.

Call the ENMU Campus Bookstore at 562.2721 to sign up today.

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

Committe Information Update Site – "If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee – that will do them in." – Bradley's Bromide
Not sure if you're still on a committee? Forget how many committees you're on? At the governance web site you can view the most up-to-date list of 2005-2006 university standing committee members alphabetized by last name or sorted by committee: http://www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/administration/governance/committees-councils/rosters/index.shtml/. These lists will be updated as additional members are elected/appointed. Please contact Lisa Gregory x2315 or Lisa.Gregory@enmu.edu with any questions.

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

Message from ITS Regarding Use of Cell Phones in Emergencies – Recently, there have been several articles appearing in local newspapers and radio spots regarding emergency contact information stored on cellular phones. Last year a British paramedic came up with the idea, and because of the recent London bombings, the idea has swept through the country by e-mail. The idea already has the support of New Mexico law enforcement agencies.

In order to help emergency personnel locate next-of-kin and other emergency contacts for incapacitated victims of emergency situations, it is recommended that every mobile phone user place emergency contact information in their cellular phone’s phonebook under the heading “ICE”. Emergency personnel can quickly find names and numbers under that heading to make essential contacts and also to obtain information regarding medications the victim might be using. “ICE” stands for “In Case of Emergency” and emergency medical personnel will look for that entry as a new public awareness campaign is launched this month in this area.

Jan Elliott, executive director of Eastern New Mexico Emergency Medical Services, is encouraging residents of Portales and surrounding areas to “ICE” their cell phones. Many times, other forms of identification are carried by victims but do not provide the necessary information to contact relatives or other interested parties, resulting in delays of notification and needed services.
Consent is required for certain types of medical treatment and/or transportation of injured parties and the ICE program could speed up the process of obtaining that consent and possibly save a life.

According to officials at the State Attorney General’s office, there are no specific legal issues dealing with “ICE-ing” a mobile phone. By entering the ICE information into the phone, you are giving consent to emergency personnel to access it and obtain phone numbers of emergency contacts.

If you have questions regarding “ICE-ing” your phone, please contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287. – submitted by Linda Hamrick

Number Changed for Employees to Make Long Distance Calls While Traveling – For the past three years, Eastern New Mexico University employees traveling outside of the local calling area could dial an 800 number and use their long distance authorization code and a four-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) to make long distance calls. These calls would be billed to their department. On June 26 a new toll-free number will be activated for this purpose, eliminating the need to enter the PIN. After this date, the previous toll-free number will no longer be used. This toll-free service should only be used outside our local calling area.
To use the new toll-free access:

Dial 1.866.788.7016 and you will hear dial tone.

Dial * 6 * + authorization code + # (sign) + 6 + area code and phone number.
(This is the same dialing sequence that is used when you are on campus)

Charges for these calls will appear on your department bill.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287 or Rick Bresler at extension 2265.

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.

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.

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

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Student News

African American Affairs Presents 2nd Annual Meet and Greet

Old or new, you are invited to our Meet and Greet. Come and enjoy cookies and punch while meeting other ENMU students. This would be the perfect opportunity to find out more about our office and the events we have planned for the year. SEE YOU THERE: WHEN: 09/13/05
WHERE: Sandia Room (CUB LOBBY)
TIME: 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact:
African American Affairs
ENMU Station 38
562.2437
enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu

Note to Graduating Students – Undergrads and Grads: Are you graduating this semester? If so, please go to: www.enmu.edu/graduation and follow the instructions. The deadline is at 5 p.m. on Sept. 16.

Roswell News

Read the September/October issue of Eastern Clips from ENMU-Roswell by clicking [here].

Read the September issue of The Grapevine from ENMU-Roswell by clicking [here].

Off-Campus News

High Plains Yard Sale for Katrina Relief

Contacts:
Dan Williams, Dept of Health, 769.2797 ext 6344
Nancy Taylor, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 763.6130
Lance Clemmons, Ministerial Alliance, 799.9911
Erinn Burch, United Way of Eastern New Mexico, 769.2103

Eastern New Mexico and West Texas – Area agencies, churches and interested citizens have come together to arrange a local community response to the Katrina Hurricane victims.

Because cash donations are the most effective and desirable at this time (due to the high price of transportation and the ever changing relief needs), this group is organizing an area-wide yard sale to turn the donated items of generous citizens into the
much needed cash for three relief organizations: American Red Cross, Salvation Army and Second Harvest.

All interested parties are invited to gather their household items in good condition to donate toward the High Plains Yard Sale. The Drop Off Site and Sale location will be at the Curry County Fairgrounds. Dates for drop off and sale of items are as follows:
Drop Off--Saturday, September 24, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, September 30, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yard Sale-- Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Curry County Fairgrounds 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Volunteers are also needed to help receive items and sort them in preparation for the sale, as well as on sale day.
Finally, everyone is encouraged to come out to the Curry County Fairgrounds on Oct. 1 to find some treasures while helping families affected by this disaster regain their dignity, health, and well-being.
What: High Plains Yard Sale for Katrina Relief
Where: Curry County Fairgrounds
When: Oct. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Who: Everyone can get involved and Everyone can help!
How to help: Call one of the contacts above to help out with this great project. All groups welcome.

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Branch, October 19 - 21, 2005. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. Please forward, post, and distribute this e-mail to your colleagues and listservs.

All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call 888.824.4424 or visit The Grant Institute website at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com.

The Main ARTeri at 311 N. Main in Clovis (742-3112) is offering the following Clay Classes for the Fall. Classes are for eight weeks. Oct. 27 - Dec. 21.

1. Beginning Clay (grades K - 3) $45
Mondays 3:30 - 4:30
Students will hand build, paint and glaze both
functional and non-functional objects.
Minimum - 5

2. Exploration in Clay (grades 4 - 8) $70
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:00
Students will explore different methods for hand
building and glazing clay vessels and sculpture.
Minimum - 5

3. Handbuilt Clay Sculpture (grades 9 - 12) $95
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30
Students will use a variety of techniques including
pinch, coil and slab to make and glaze sculptures.
Minimum - 5

4. Handbuilt Clay (Adults) $85 + supplies
Thursdays 11:00 - 1:00
Students will use a variety of techniques including
pinch, coil and slab to make and glaze sculptures
and vessels.
Minimum - 5

5. Handbuilt Clay (Adults) $85 + supplies
Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00
Students will use a variety of techniques including
pinch, coil and slab to make and glaze sculptures
and vessels.
Minimum - 5

6. Wheel thrown pottery (grades 4-8) $95
Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30
Students will learn wheel throwing techniques for
making vessels.
Minimum - 4, Maximum 6

7. Wheel thrown pottery (grades 9 - 12) $95
Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00
Students will learn wheel throwing techniques for
making vessels.
Minimum - 4, Maximum 6

8. Wheel thrown pottery (Adults) $85 +supplies
Saturdays 3:00 - 5:00
Students will learn wheel throwing techniques for
making vessels.
Minimum - 4, Maximum 6

9. Wheel thrown pottery (Adults) $85 +supplies
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00
Students will learn wheel throwing techniques for
making vessels.
Minimum - 4, Maximum 6

10. Mom /Dad and Me (ages 3-5) $25
Saturdays 11:00 - 12:00 (4 weeks only)
Mom and/or Dad help the child create functional and non-funtional pieces in clay. This is quality time for parents and children Minimum - 4 children (parent must accompany) Minimum - 5

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

Computing
Welcome back after a seemingly short summer. As you begin your daily activities and preparations for the Fall semester, one thing to check is your computer system. When opening and using your software such as e-mail, Internet, and the Office applications, make sure everything works as before. The two things that you should verify on your system are that it has all of the Windows updates applied and that your virusscan software is at current versions.

To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current Windows service packs and critical security updates, open the Internet Explorer browser, click on “Tools”, then “Windows Update”. This will open an update page on the Windows web site. Click on the option “Scan for Updates”. This will begin checking your system and will display any updates it finds. Choose the option to install the “Critical Updates and Security Packs” only. After the updates are finished, reboot your system if required.

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 4579 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.

For questions or help with dialing instructions, programming, or setting up voice mail, call Linda Hamrick at extension 2287.

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

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.

Beginning Scrapbooking – Don’t forget your five to ten themed photos and join Mandi Park, Creative Memories Consultant, Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to noon, SAS-166 for a beginning class in scrapbooking. Registration is only $10 with a $5 kit fee, payable to the instructor. Please register by Sept. 28.

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.

Home Gourmet Done Simply – join Adam Baca, Certified Chef due Cuisine, for one or all four of these hands-on classes where instructive gourmet meals are made simple for the home chef. Adam, who earned a Culinary Arts degree at the Art Institute of Phoenix, will offer one entrée each evening, Sept. 26-29, 6:30-8 p.m., FCS-98 for the registration fee of $18 and lab fee of $10, payable to the instructor. The following entrées will be offered: Monday, Beef and Shrimp Skewers with Herb Roasted Red Potatoes; Tuesday, Potato Encrusted Fish with Haricote Vert Almandine; Wednesday, Almond Apple Pork Roulade with Caramelized Apples; and Thursday is Appetizer Night with Smoked Salmon Crepes with Sour Cream Capers and Chives/Spicy Shrimp Tapas/Stir Fried Green Beans in Tortilla Wraps and Mediterranean Tomato Salad.

Fly Tying – learn basic and advanced techniques for tying your own flies for trout and other game fish in this eight week class instructed by Vance Dewbre, Thursdays, 6:30-9 p.m., Sept. 29-Nov. 17, COB-137. The fee is $35. Some materials will be furnished, but additional tools will need to be purchased under the direction of the instructor by a list furnished in class. Please register by Sept. 26.

Creative Cooking for Kids – Adam Baca will conduct four interactive instructive cooking courses for parent and children ages five years and older, each evening Sept. 14-22, 6:30-7:45 p.m., FCS-98. Adam earned a Culinary Arts degree at the Art Institute of Phoenix and has experience as Sous Chef, Pointe Hilton, Phoenix. Each class has a $12 registration fee for parent and child with an $8 lab fee, payable to the instructor. Contact Extended Learning at 562.2165 for the menu for each class as well as discount information. Please register by 14.

Landscape Design – Learn what you need to know to design a landscape and more from Charles Guthals, Guthals Nursery, Clovis in this six-week class, Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 27, 6-7 p.m., COB-130. Materials include T-square, engineer scale, 30/60 triangle, 45/90 triangle and mechanical pencil and can be purchased at the ENMU Bookstore. The fee is $35. Please register by Sept. 19.

Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement – discover the facts concerning this alternative, doctor-prescribed hormone therapy with Victor Baca, R. Ph., Village Pharmacy, Thursday, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m., COB-156. The fee is $25. Please register by Sept. 19.

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.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz/En Pointe – Join Taryn Dedeaux this fall with leotard, tights and appropriate shoes required. All classes are $75, but be sure to ask about discounts if you have more than one child or if your child is enrolled in more than one of Miss Taryn’s dance classes. Please call Extended Learning at 505.562.2165 for class dates, times and location.

Pilates – with Jill Pribyl Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:10-6 p.m., Sept. 12-Nov. 30, Zia Room, Campus Union. Be sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. No classes will be held Nov. 21 and 23. The fee is $60. Please register by Sept. 7.

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.

Hip Hop – Mytrice Williams is offering two age-related Hip Hop classes this fall, Fridays, Sept. 16-Dec. 9, GA-11. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Ages 6-10 Years Hip Hop will meet 5-5:50 p.m. Ages 11+ Years Hip Hop will meet 6-6:50 p.m. The fee is $75. No class will be held Nov. 25. Please register by Sept. 13.

A Gardening Class in Trinity – Take three classes in one with Curt Jaynes, Garden Source, 42405 U.S. 70, Saturday, Sept 17, 9-11 a.m. Curt will include container gardening, culinary and medicinal herbs and composting all in one class. The fee is $20. Please register by Sept. 14.

Belly Dance – take this class, Saturdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 10, 3-4:30 p.m., GA-11, which requires no experience, for fun or even as a stress reliever! Loubna Jebbanema, Instructor, was born and raised in Morocco, where dancing is a part of Moroccan life, i.e. weddings and baby showers. Be sure to wear a long skirt and hip scarf. The fee is $70. No class will be held Nov. 26. Please register by Sept. 14.

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.

Legal Nurse Consultant – This 42-hour course teaches legal concepts related to the health care industry as well as the role a legal nurse consultant might play in litigation areas, Saturdays/Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 10-25, COB 113. The fee is $730 with one textbook, $115 plus shipping and handling. Registration and textbook order can be placed by calling (800) 522-7737 by Sept. 2.

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
First meeting, Sept. 13

Curriculum Committee
Monday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the University Computer Center Conference Room

The Graduate Student Association will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept.12 in Ground Zero of the Campus Union Building. All graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend. The GSA is still in need of graduate students to serve as representatives for various academic departments.

University Policy Council Open Meeting
Monday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.
Regents Room
Policies for review can be found on the Intranet at the Policy Manual site (http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=66)

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)

Professional Senate Meeting
9 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 15
University Computer Center Conference Room