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ENMU Enrollment Highest in 30 Years

Enrollment for the fall semester at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is 4,052. This is the highest enrollment since 1975 when 4,248 were enrolled. Friday, Sept. 16, was the official census day for enrollment.

Enrollment is up 2.3 percent from the 2004 fall headcount of 3,959.

Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, says, “We attribute the growth to the efforts of Eastern’s faculty and staff, including the Graduate School and graduate coordinators, in showing prospective and current students personal attention. Eastern's affordable tuition and academic reputation are well known and are keys to our enrollment success.

“In addition, Eastern's recruiting efforts have been successful in attracting a number of students from Texas, who can attend Eastern for in-state tuition if they live within 135 miles of the school. However, the great majority of our students are New Mexicans who live within 150 miles of the campus.

“We are very pleased that students are recognizing the quality education they receive at Eastern at a very affordable price.”

Dr. Gamble added that a thorough analysis of the figures is being compiled.

Homecoming Fundraiser (photo by Wendel Sloan)

For Picture-Taking, Not Throwing – (L-R) Janice Cowen, Heather Haacke and Jackie Bourque of Alumni Affairs say, "Come on all you jokers, have your picture made at the Alumni Affairs registration table in the Campus Union Lobby on Friday, Sept. 30." The Office of Alumni Affairs is sponsoring a fundraiser for the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. Students, staff, and faculty can have their picture made with the jester, boas and beads. Invite your staff, invite your friends and join in the Homecoming fun.

ENMU to Celebrate Homecoming Beginning September 26
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University kicks off Homecoming Week on Monday, Sept. 26, with a flurry of events. The theme this year is “Mardi Gras: Eastern Style.” The theme was selected long before Hurricane Katrina, and will now be used as a tribute to the spirit of the people of New Orleans.

Homecoming starts with Songfest at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Campus Union Building. Enjoy entertainment from different ENMU student organizations as they compete for the coveted Songfest trophy by showcasing their singing, acting and dancing talents. ASAB will perform skits between performances with the highlight of the evening being the introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen candidates.

On Friday, Sept. 30, the Department of Athletics invites you to participate in a great day of golf. Due to popular demand and an overwhelming number of participants, the event will be split into a morning round from 8 a.m. to noon with the afternoon round from 1-5 p.m. Advance registration is required for The Golf Experience. For more information, contact the Department of Athletics at 505.562.2153.

The Office of Alumni Affairs will hold Homecoming registration in the Campus Union Lobby for all faculty, staff, alumni and friends on Friday from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop by and pick up your Mardi Gras beads and Homecoming buttons.

Also on Friday, the annual bonfire will take place at 7:15 p.m. at Greyhound Arena. The 2005 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced as well.

Before the bonfire, there will be a cookout at the Dallan Sanders Memorial Plaza in back of the Campus Union Building at 5 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom, the 30th ENMU Foundation Breakfast honoring donors will take place. The breakfast is by invitation only. The Foundation and Alumni Association Awards will be presented. Members from the class of ’55, Greyhound Hall of Honors inductees, and Distinguished Emeritus Faculty Awards recipients will also be introduced.

The Homecoming Parade on West First Street will begin at 10:30 a.m. A New Orleans Buffet will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the Campus Union Dining Hall. Tickets will be available at the door for $8.

The football game will feature Eastern’s Greyhounds against the Rams of Angelo State at 6 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium.

There are many other Homecoming events. For more information, call Alumni Affairs at 505.562.2125.

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.

Homecoming Fundraisers

ASAB will sell green hurricane relief bracelets during Homecoming. They will donate the funds to the Red Cross. The Bracelets are green and have the words "Relief, Rebuild and Renew" engraved on them. They will sell for $2. (ASAB also donated volunteer time to the Dream center to help sort donations. This was a Community Action Day held on Sept. 10.)

Student Government is looking for volunteers to place themselves on a seat above a giant tank of water on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the
Homecoming Tailgate Party at Greyhound Arena. Students, staff, faculty and members of the community will pay $1 for an attempt to dunk you. Each volunteer will sit only 20 minutes (maximum) in the dunk tank. This is a great way to show students that faculty and staff have school spirit.

Student Government is asking for volunteers from all Greek organizations, high profile community volunteers, faculty and staff, and from Cannon. We would like each group to have at least two representatives. 100 percent of the proceeds collected will go to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

They will also have a 50/50 basket where tickets can be purchased and the winner gets half of the money and the other half goes for relief.

Please join in the fun, and show your support for ENMU and the thousands in need in New Orleans. Contact the ASENMU office at 505.562.2473 or Kori Totten at 505.749.1768.

ENMU Alumni Chapter in Portales Invites Residents to Join – The ENMU Portales Alumni Chapter would like to extend an invitation to all Eastern alumni and friends to join the Portales Alumni Chapter. Our main objective is to support and encourage Portales High School graduates to attend Eastern by providing scholarships to graduating seniors. Membership fee is $15 per person, and all friends, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join.

If you have any questions, please contact Susan Cramp, president, Gina De Groot, vice president, or Trish Maguire, secretary/treasurer. You may also contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125 if you would like to participate.

ENMU Hires Former Small-Town Mayor as Grants Coordinator
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University has hired Denton, Texas, resident Jo Laney to replace Sharon King as grants coordinator. Ms. King retired last spring after 25 years at ENMU.

“I have been on the job for three weeks now, and I am enjoying and am excited about my new position,” said Ms. Laney, who brings 26 years of experience in grant writing and grant management to Eastern.

She said that everyone in Portales has welcomed her with open arms. It’s been wonderful and has meant so much to me. I had been wanting to move to New Mexico and this was a great opportunity.”

The road to Eastern for the experienced grant writer led through the town of Ponder, Texas. “At the time I moved to Ponder, I had just finished a term as president of the Denton League of Women Voters, so when no one signed up to run for mayor of Ponder, I did,” said Ms. Laney.

In winning, she became the first woman mayor in the small Texas town of 355, which was considered a distinction not only because she was a woman, but also because she was not a native Texan. “After I put my hat in, one group of folk placed one of there relatives on the ballot and then another group countered with a relative of their own,” said Ms. Laney. “That race did bring out the vote,” she added. “Ninety-five percent of those that could vote did, and the other 15 folk went to a rodeo."

Ms. Laney went on to serve two terms as mayor. The former mayor took several lessons away from her time in office: “I learned that water and waste-water are one of the most important considerations that small towns must address as well as there is no real buffer zone between you and citizens if your are a small- town mayor.”

She said that when she took office the mayor was both the acting law enforcement and judge of the town. “I remember getting a call at midnight from one of my constituents about someone else’s chickens in his yard,” said Ms. Laney. “I got up and went over to their house where I found the neighbors waiting for me. I told both men that I would pay for the supplies to fix the fence that the chickens got out from under from my own pocket. After some grumbling, they agreed and the next weekend we were able to fix the fence and the neighbors, who were friends just having a minor spat, had a barbeque afterwards.” She added that after settling that dispute she quickly hired an on-call police officer, as well as a judge to come in once a month.

As the mayor, Ms. Laney did normal things that any person in political office gets to do. “I got to bake bread with a kindergarten class from scratch as well as sit in on many local, state and national committees,” she said.

Ms. Laney, who admits to being a an avid collector of flamingos, doesn’t have many set up in her current office in the College of Business because of her impending move to Quay Hall. “My house is decorated in all types of flamingos, though,” she noted. She added that when she was traveling with her late husband that they would go into antique shops just to find flamingos.

“But, when I move over to my new office, it will be decorated in movie posters,” she promises.

Besides of her love for flamingos, she owns a seven-toed cat named Elliot Puddlefoot. “My cat has seven toes on each of his front paws. When she walks it seems she has to place one paw almost around the other so that she can walk.”

Ms. Laney looks at the day she received her cat as a blessing of sorts. “She was born just days before my husband was killed in a car accident. Bacuase of that, I think I developed a special bond with Elliott Puddlefoot.”

Ms. Laney, who is the mother of one son who lives in Houston, has also been a member of a Texas Workforce Board, an Outstanding Young Woman of America (“When I was young,” she added), a member of the U.S. Department of Education’s "Teen Drop-Out Task Force," advisor to the Denton County Teen Court, and founder of the Denton County Literacy Program.

In addition she has written workforce, education-based, and secondary-language curriculum for such entities as Sears, Frito Lay, SER Jobs for Progress, La Raza, Chicago’s 21st Century Program, NiñosFirst, the governments of Puerto Rico and Mexico, and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Michael Sitton, dean of the College of Fine Arts, has received an annual Composers Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers of Music. This award is for compositions written, performed and published in 2004.

Dr. Robert Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs, is successfully recovering from surgery and is expected to return to Portales from Houston by this Thursday. He and his wife, Laurel, express their appreciation for the sincere concern exhibited by the University's faculty and staff.

Academic Affairs is pleased to announce that Ms. Mary "Maggie" Gardels has been appointed Senior Secretary for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective, Monday, Sept. 26. Maggie's phone number is 562.2421. Maggie is replacing Ms. JoAnn Hays, who will retire from Eastern effective Friday, Oct. 7.

ENMU Faculty Member Performing Saxophone Recital

Chris Beaty, assistant professor of music, will perform a faculty recital on the saxophone at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building.

Featured on the program are works by John Harbison, Astor Piazzolla, Charles Loeffler, Charles R. Young, and Paul Siskind. The recital will focus on contemporary solo works written for saxophone within the last 20 years.

Mr. Beaty will be accompanied by Kayla Paulk, piano; Neil Rutland, marimba; Michael Sitton, piano; and Eileen MacNaughton, viola.

The recital is free and open to the public.

Defensive Driving Courses Offered – In order to drive a university vehicle or 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 at the following times: Monday and Wednesday, Sept. 26 and 28, from 1-4 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 12-13, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
If you have taken the 6-hour Defensive Driving Course you must renew your certificate every four 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, from 8 a.m.-noon

You must register for the class by calling the Physical Plant at 2511. When you call to register for the class you will be given the location.

First Amendment Conference to Discuss Patriot Act and Other Hot Issues
by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

The Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences and the Department of Political Science are teaming up to present this year’s First Amendment Conference.

The conference will be held Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium. It is titled “What is the Price of Freedom? Balancing Civil Liberties and First Amendment Rights.” The purpose of the conference is to provoke critical thinking and a broader knowledge of what is happening in our nation on both sides of the First Amendment issue. Speakers and topics include: “USA Patriot Act: Balancing Protection” by Dr. Christopher Stasheff; “Security and Democracy in an Age of Terrorism” by Dr. Daniel Acheson-Brown; “The Role of Free Press in This Time of Crisis” by Ms. Patti Dobson; and “Free Speech in an Era of Turmoil” by Dr. Margaret Kirby.

“It is very important we understand where our rights come from; rights of free speech, assembly, religion and the right to research. It is important to know because the Patriot Act is restricting many of these rights,” says Dr. Anthony Schroeder, a professor in the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences.

“Anyone interested in communication issues is going to come away with a broader understanding of how both private citizens as well as members of the media are being impacted,” says Dr. Kirby.

Dr. Schroeder says, “This is something we have done for several years in the past and would like to make this an annual event.”

Admission is free and the general public is encouraged to attend.

“Among the topics I will address at the conference is that freedom of speech has never been absolute, says Dr. Stasheff.

For more information, e-mail Sherah Witt at sherah.witt@enmu.edu.


Hispanic Heritage Month Underway on Campus
by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

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.

Another major event is the Latino Leadership Summit, which took place Sept.16, which also marks Mexico’s independence from Spain. Some of the featured speakers were Jose Campos, Roy Juarez Jr. and David Briseno.

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 the coming week are:
Sept. 19 Movie Night
Argentina Day – CU Lobby 9a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 20 Columbia Day – CU Lobby 9a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 21 Chile Day – CU Lobby 9a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 22 Bolivia Day – CU Lobby 9a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 23 Costa Rica Day – CU Lobby 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 23 Make Your Own “Pinata” – Aztec Room, 5 p.m.

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.

Scenes from Latino Leadership Summit (photos by Richard Salas and Lavonda Franco) (photo by Richard Salas)

Great Attendance and Lots of Fun – More than 400 high school students attended the Latino Leadership Summit on campus Friday. The conference was organized by ENMU student and Board of Regents member Diego Espinoza.

ENMU Professor Describes Research on 'Property Crimes in Buenos Aires'

Editor's Note: Several ENMU professors have received internal grants to further their research. Today, the Monday Memo looks at the work of Dr. Paul Lockman, professor of sociology, on "Property Crimes in Buenos Aires."

Abstract of Dr. Paul Lockman's Proposal

In this library research and investigative look at property crimes, mainly thefts, in the Argentinean city of Buenos Aires, we will also look at the legal system in this country. We will try to gain a greater understanding of the trends in property crimes in that large metropolitan area.

Property crimes have steadily increased in recent years as the Argentinean economy has declined and stagnated. A number of questions will be addressed: How much has economic conditions contributed to the rise in crime? Who is committing the property crimes: adults, youth, men and/or women? How has economic conditions affected juvenile crime and has it led to an increase in gang problems?

This research paper will be descriptive with the intent to be used later in both my Comparative Criminal Justice class, where analysis of different criminal justice systems can be carried out, and Urban Sociology. The source of the information gathered will be gained through library research at the University of Buenos Aires, and other agencies.

Lambda Alpha Epsilon Sets Meeting – Delta Mu will hold a general interest meeting for students wanting to hear the benefits of joining a national association of criminal justice students. The meeting will be held Sept. 20 at 12:30 p.m. in COB 117. Contact Kim.Begay@enmu.edu, president, or Melissa.Blevins@enmu.edu, advisor, for further information.

ENMU Professor Portrays Abraham Lincoln for Portales High School
(See Professor Elder in Top Hat at Link to Video Below Article)
by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

What do Abraham Lincoln and Dr. Donald Elder, professor of history at Eastern New Mexico University, have in common? To Portales area school children, they are one and the same.

Dr. Elder has recently dusted off his black broadcloth suit and stove pipe hat to play one of America’s most famous presidents.

It all began in 1997 when his son’s fourth grade teacher asked if he would talk to the class about President Lincoln. Upon accepting her invitation, she asked if he would be willing to come in costume. So with a little help from Eastern’s theatre department and a friend or two, Dr. Elder came in costume to Deanna Davis’ fourth grade class to talk about America’s 16th president.

Dr. Elder says he has made approximately 20 appearances in the last eight years as President Lincoln, usually in February due to the celebration of Presidents’ Day. He was asked by several area schools to appear this month because the state of New Mexico has mandated that schools teach about the Constitution. Along with his scheduled appearances on Sept. 16 at Valencia and James Elementary in Portales and at Floyd on Sept. 22, he has filmed a spot for Portales High School that will be used in their Web courses.

“As a Midwesterner by birth, I have always considered Lincoln a kindred soul,” says Dr. Elder. “I have always been impressed by the fact that he lost a son in 1862 and yet he worked his way through his grief to create the Emancipation Proclamation.”

Part of the reward of playing Honest Abe is watching the children respond. The younger the class, the more questions they have. “A third grade class will ask 40 minutes worth of questions, so you don’t talk for very long. However, a sixth grade class will only ask 25 minutes worth of questions, so you can talk for 20 minutes,” says Dr. Elder.

Mike Terry, principal of James Elementary, says, “Dr. Elder is excellent as Abe Lincoln. Every year he delivers an impressive performance. The children sit enthralled, absorbing every word. The children ask questions, and he has an answer for everything. He is truly an expert on Lincoln’s life.”

“I have been lucky enough to have spoken to wonderfully receptive classes of all ages,” says Dr. Elder. “I hope they learn more about the personal side of Abe, and I'm rewarded by seeing kids develop a greater appreciation of one of the outstanding leaders of all time.”

Below is the link to the video. The viewer must have java enabled on their browser and no pop-up blockers.

To view, click on green link: [http://tegrity.portalesschools.com/tegrity/Doc%20Elder%20Constitution%20Presentation_060905090616/class/default.htm]

'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

ENMU Secretaries Get Enrichment from Luncheons
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services
(photos by Kathie Brunson, College of Business)

Eastern New Mexico University secretaries have their own lunch-time staff development meeting each month to learn new skills and enjoy camaraderie.

Some of the topics have included telephone etiquette, postal guidelines, facilities request and work order forms, what other departments do, etc.

“I see some of the benefits as meeting others who work at the college and learning what their departments are doing,” said Nikie Bonner, department secretary in the nursing program.

Ms. Bonner added that the meetings are valuable for learning about campus topics and improving job skills, as well as experiencing fellowship among the secretaries.

The luncheon for the secretaries was first developed by Ronnie Birdsong, vice president for University Relations and Enrollment Services. Gail Crozier, receptionist/records clerk in the Graduate School, agrees with Ms. Bonner’s thoughts.

“I enjoyed meeting the new people in the various offices and seeing a face with the voice on the phone,” Ms. Crozier said.

Ms. Crozier added that, personally, she feels a sense of importance that the university will buy lunch and provide the opportunity to learn new things about the university. She also feels that the tips on different topics are of great value.

Winners of door prizes at the most recent meeting were:
1. Nikie Bonner: Gift Certificate to Mark’s Eastern Grill
2. Olympia Chino: Gift Certificate to Cattle Baron
3. JoAnn Hays: Gift Certificate to Red Lobster
4. Gail Crozier: Gift Certificate to Wagon Wheel and a flip-flop candle

Non-Traditional Organization Offering Lunch and Guest Speaker – The Non-Traditional/Re-Entry Educational Services Organization is presenting the first in a series of six luncheons to help students balance academics and homelife. Join them on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and a workshop with guest speaker Connie Moyers of the Roosevelt County Extension office for a discussion about "Keeping Healthy and Nutrition." 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.

Leadership ENMU Presents $6,000 Check (photo by Richard Salas)

For Scholarships to ENMU – Leadership ENMU recently presented a check for $6,000 to the ENMU Foundation for six scholarships to Eastern New Mexico University for students from Curry and Roosevelt Counties. The funds were raised from the Leadership ENMU Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Clovis Municipal Golf Course. Pictured are Leadership ENMU Golf Committee members (also known as the Mulligan Man and the Golf Goddesses), along with the ENMU Foundation director and ENMU president (L-R): Wendel Sloan, Diana Cordova, Noelle Bartl (ENMU Foundation director), Dr. Steven Gamble (ENMU president), Stephanie McClary, Lilah Gainey, Janice Cowen and Ginger Creighton. Leadership ENMU members not present were Toni Acker, Jane Blakeley, Betty Dever, Jessie Luna, Sherri Johnston, Jessie Luna and Ty Walker.

$1,500 Raised For Katrina Relief – ENMU employees and students donated $1,500 to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund through the jars for the American Red Cross at the cashiers' windows. Thank you to everyone.

FFA Free Cookout – Eastern New Mexico University Collegiate FFA would like to invite all ENMU students, staff, faculty, adminstrators and their families to a free cookout on Monday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the ENMU Portales Campus-Agriculture Building lawn. If you need more information, call 562.2521.

Update on Early Alert – Thanks to all who have sent names of students to the Advising Center for follow-up. If you still have some students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other transition problems, please note that there are now two ways to access an early alert form. www.enmu.edu/earlyalert
Follow these links from the ENMU home page:
Faculty and Staff
Faculty Resources
Early Alert
Forms can be completed online, and will come directly to me, Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, in the Advising Center. If you choose to complete the PDF version of the form, please remember to either print the template and enter information by hand or complete the template online (it will not be saved, however) and print immediately. Either way, once the Advising Center receives the alert, the student will be contacted or referred to appropriate areas for intervention.

COB Sweet-Talks Campus (photo by Lavonda Franco)

Annual Ice Cream Social Gets Cold Reception

(photo by Lavonda Franco)

(photo by Lavonda Franco)

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(photo by Marc Schoder)

Fine Arts Calendar

September

Faculty Recital
Chris Beaty (contemporary saxophone literature)
Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Chris Beaty 505.562.2471

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

Guest Artist
Trefor Smith, Piano
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

Fall Choral Concert
Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

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: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

Brass Choir Concert
Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

Faculty Recital
John Kennedy, Trumpet
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

Studio Recital
French Horn and Trumpet
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

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: Shirlene Peters 505.562.2711

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: Joyce Stagg, 505.562.2373

Dr. Elwyn Hulett Speaks to International Club on 'The 7 Cs – Life Principles'
by Jane Liu
ENMU Center for Teaching Excellence

The International Club was very fortunate to have Dr. Elwyn Hulett, director of Center for Teaching Excellence on the ENMU campus, as a recent guest speaker. We are so grateful that ENMU has such an administrator who is willing to share his personal life as well as his life principles with us.

He began his speech with Chinese proverb: I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand. It is easy to forget things while just hearing about them; but when taking notes and seeing examples, our minds help us remember those things better. However, if we really try to learn those pieces, we need to put them into practice, and then the understanding becomes strong.

Dr. Hulett also shared his 7 Cs life principles at the meeting.

First C is Confidence. Everyone needs confidence. We have confidence to share our differences and cultures, which are good things. Letting others know our culture provides rich experiences for everyone involved.

Second C is Commitment. To get a better education, to contribute to our individual countries, and to improve our life status, we need the commitment. Great leadership needs commitment. He encouraged us to be future world leaders. To reach such a goal, we need to build up strong commitments.

Third C is Completion. Following through with our goals and completing our education are important parts of preparing ourselves to be the most qualified that we can be. After working overseas for 12 years, Dr. Hulett was determined to further his education and work towards his doctorate degree. Hence, he made himself finish it.

Fourth C is Comprehend (v). We need to understand what kind of the tasks are ahead of us. Be aware of how our educational training can be used for making our country/ies stronger; we eventually can make very positive impact on this rapidly developing world.

Fifth C is Capture (v). We need to capture history. Great leaders always learn from historical mistakes. If we could learn and utilize the information our fore-fathers left for us, we will be able to make this world a better place to live.

Sixth C is Character. Good character is based on integrity and doing what is right. Effective leaders need to base their decisions on doing what is good and right for their country. Good character can make the difference for effective leadership.

Seventh C is Courage. At times, we need courage to do what is right. We can choose to do good or not, to be positive or not, and to make difficult decisions or go the easy way. Having courage to bring positive change starts with a vision. We need to develop this courage and use it in a positive way. It takes courage to cause change. He then challenged us to “think big” about our potential to contribute to our own countries.

The International Club joined the Portales Trek for Trash activity this Saturday as their contribution back to the local community.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

ENMU Women Holding Fall Breakfast on September 24 – ENMU Women would like to invite any woman associated with Eastern to attend our annual fall breakfast to be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 am. Denise Hobbs has graciously offered her backyard for this event. Her address is 1324 S. Abilene Ave. We will be celebrating a successful 2004-2005 year and planning for the 2005-2006 year. This invitation is open to current female students, alumni, female faculty and staff or the spouses of male faculty or staff. The mission of ENMU Women is to further the interests of ENMU. Come to the breakfast and learn where you might be able to help.

ENMU Student Helps Cook for Hurricane Katrina Victims
by Tony Garner
Freedom Newspapers

Editor's Note: The following article by Tony Garner of Freedom Newspapers features Amanda Thrower, one of ENMU's new TRIO Student Support Services/CSP students.

Mother and daughter, Linda and Amanda Thrower, spent their holiday weekend cooking.

They weren’t grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for family though, the duo spent 16 hours a day preparing and serving hot meals for approximately 500 Hurricane Katrina victims who began trickling into Lubbock on Saturday.

The mother/daughter Salvation Army volunteers drove 90 miles to Lubbock to assist with those evacuees.

Linda Thrower described the situation at Reese Air Force Base as “well-organized.” She said each evacuee was first given an identification card, then directed to medical personnel. According to Thrower, a pharmacist was available with some of the most commonly used prescriptions. The evacuees were given clean clothes, water and hot meals.

Preparing and serving the hot meals is where Linda Thrower, nursing instructor at Clovis Community College, volunteered on Sunday.

“I had only planned to stay for a little while,” Thrower said, “but they had so much need.”

Thrower worked a 16-hour day before heading to a local hotel for some much-needed rest. “I was back up early Monday morning to serve breakfast,” she said.

Thrower, a former military medical technician, said she spent most of her time unloading groceries, preparing food and creating take-out boxes.

She said her medical training was definitely not wasted even though she was in the food service division.

“So many of these people had special diet requirements,” Thrower said. “They needed low sodium or extra potassium. We had figs. They are high in potassium, so that really helped.”

Nursing students from Texas Tech were among some of the volunteers, according to Thrower. “I was glad to see them there,” Thrower said. “I told them they were definitely going to get to put their skills to use.”

Volunteer doctors and nurses from Lubbock health facilities were also on hand to address medical problems.

“So many of these people arrived dehydrated,” Thrower said. “They transported them to local hospitals for intravenous fluids.”

The Salvation Army is utilizing the old military dining hall at the former Reese Air Force Base as its hub. Thrower said the kitchen hadn’t been used in three years.

Thrower said she found her volunteer experience to be “emotionally and physically” taxing.

“I cried all the way home,” she said.

Thrower said most of the evacuees were in good spirits despite their hardships.

Thrower’s daughter, Amanda, a religion major at Eastern New Mexico University, looked at her experience with the evacuees from a different perspective.

“I am very active in The Salvation Army,” Amanda Thrower said. “I saw this as a great opportunity to help.”

The younger Thrower said she had the opportunity to talk with many of the hurricane survivors she was feeding.
“It was so emotional,” she said. “These people have nothing left except the clothes on their backs.”

One man’s story really tugged at her heart strings, she said. He told her of witnessing his four children being swept under the rising water. None of his children survived the ordeal.

Amanda Thrower said hearing the heart-wrenching stories was difficult, but her previous volunteer training through The Salvation Army taught her to maintain her composure.

“I prepared myself mentally and spiritually,” she said.

It is unknown how long the Hurricane Katrina victims will call Reese Air Force Base their home.

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

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

Sept. 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.

Sept. 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: Oct. 14, 2005

Communication 212 Students Have 'Back-to-School Photo Contest

There are 30 students enrolled in "Communication 212: Introduction to Digital Photography," taught by Dr. Margaret Kirby. Their first assignment was to rove the ENMU campus and come away with a photograph that visually says “back to school.” The class voted anonymously last week for what they think is the “best” photograph of the bunch. Second place ended up in a three-day tie, and third ended up in a two-way tie. Below are the winners.

First Place

Photo by Liguang "Claire" Zheng

Second Place (3 Ties)

Photo by Brandon Flen

Photo by Justin Gee

Photo by Cody Scott

Third Place (2 Ties)

Photo by Lavonda Franco

Photo by Sherah Witt

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]

ENMU-Ruidoso Runs for Beach (courtesy photo)

For a Good Cause – This is the e Team ENMU picture from the *th Annual Run for the B.E.A.C.H. - 5K Run /Walk. (Breast Cancer, Education, Awareness, Cure and Hope) run in Ruidoso. This was ENMU-Ruidoso's first year with a team entry. The event raised $13,000 for free mammograms in Lincoln County. The team members are: (from back row) Mike Byrnes, Harvey Twite, Mary Weaver, Anne Lucero Sue Lutz, Anne Twite, Vivian Twite, Cynthia E. Orozco, Simon Pawlak and Jim Pawlak.

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.

ENMU Retires Football Jersies (photo by Lavonda Franco)

But Not Numbers – At the first home football game this year, Eastern retired the Greyhound jersies (but not the numbers) of Conrad Hamilton, Jeff Howard, Michael Walton and Ty Touchstone.

(photo by Lavonda Franco)

Recent Graduate Jeff Howard – was there to accept his award. He is the son of Greyhound offensive coordinator Mike Howard.

(photo by Lavonda Franco)

So Was Michael Walton – current assistant coach for the Greyhounds. Michael not only took a break from coaching at halftime to accept his award and request a duet fight tune from the horn section, but also used the balloons to gauge the wind direction before deciding which end to defend the second half.

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

General Comments and Compliments

Multicultural Affairs would like to thank everybody who donated money to ENMU’s “Katrina Relief Efforts”. The total amount was $1,500. Thank you for your support. – Multiculturasl Affairs

Student News

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team will host an open tryout Monday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Greyhound Arena. The program is hoping to add one or two more members to the squad. If selected the individuals will have an opportunity to play on this years squad provided they are eligible for NCAA competition. The program is looking to add either a primary passer or defensive specialist. If interested please attend Monday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. in Greyhound Arena.

Two ENMU music majors were selected, via taped audition, to perform as members of the 2005 Kappa Kappa Psi National Intercollegiate Honor Band. Membership in the ensemble is open to all collegiate band members nationwide regardless of university size.

Victoria Fernandez (junior, music education) and J.D. Hipp (senior, music performance) served as assistant principal and principal clarinet, respectively, in this ensemble. Both are students of Dr. Tamara Raatz, associate professor of clarinet.

The ensemble was formed at the July 2005 Kappa Kappa Psi National Convention held on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ken. The ensemble was conducted by Professor Michael Haithcock, director of Bands, at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and Mr. Philip Sparke, distinguished composer.

Funding for this student trip was provided by the ENMU Department of Music and the Eastern Bands.

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

The Portales Public Library will sponsor a blood drive on Friday, Sept. 30. It will be conducted via a donor coach parked in front of the library, at 218 S. Ave. B and will begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m. that day. Walk-ins will be accepted, but appointments are preferred. Schedule your appointment by calling Danielle Swopes at the Portales Public Library at 356.3940 or schedule your appointment by going online at www.bloodhero.com. Use the sponsor code: portalespubliclib to access that information. At the time of your appointment, please bring a list of your medications, a picture i.d. and your travel information. All donors will receive a free gift.
CONTACT: Danielle Swopes
PHONE: 356.3940
FAX: 356.3964

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

Ginger's Fire Safety Tip of the Week – Always know two ways out – wherever you are – at home, in your residence hall, a restaurant, a movie or a party.

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

Computing
Word series – Get easy access to documents you use often
Want to keep documents you frequently use handy for future use? Using the Work menu is an easy way to keep your favorite Word files accessible.
To add the Work menu to the menu bar or a toolbar:
1. On the Tools menu, click Customize, and then click the Commands tab.
2. In the Categories box, click Built-in Menus.
3. Click Work in the Commands box and drag it to the menu bar or