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.

ENMU Hosting Career Fair – Eastern is hosting the 2005 Career Fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Campus Union Ballroom. The public is invited to visit with a number of companies. Participants should dress appropriately and bring their resumes. For more information, call Ty Walker, director of Counseling and Career Services, at 562.2211.

The following is a list of companies and agencies expected to be present:
Accounting & Consulting Group, LLP
New Mexico State Police
Allegis Group
New Mexico Department of Transportation
Boy Scouts of America
New Mexico Corrections
Covenant Health Systems
U. S. Navy
Comcast
Modern Woodmen of America
ETI Professionals, Inc.
Los Alamos National Labs
Edward Jones
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Farm Credit of New Mexico
Texas Tech Graduate School
Hastings Entertainment
U. S. Army
Hertz Car Sales
KOBR-TV 8
High Tech Consortium of Southern New Mexico
Officer Selection Team, USMC
Hyatt Regency – Albuquerque
Wal-Mart
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Wells Fargo Financial
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Foundation Breakfast Set for October 1 – The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will honor Foundation supporters and recipients of the Outstanding Business, Philanthropist, and Volunteer of the Year Awards, the Distinguished Emeritus Faculty, Alumni Association and the Greyhound Hall of Honors Awards at the annual Eastern New Mexico University Foundation Homecoming Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 1. This is the 30th annual special recognition event for contributors to the Eastern New Mexico University Foundation. The RSVP invitations are sent to Foundation contributors of $50 or more. Breakfast serving begins at 7:30 a.m. for early arrivals. For more information call ext. 2412.

ENMU Announces 2005 Alumni Awards – Five individuals will receive Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Awards at the 2005 Friends of Eastern Annual Homecoming breakfast, Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Campus Union Ballroom. Hanson Scott of Albuquerque will receive the Honorary Lifetime Alumni Award. Recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Awards will be Larry Hays of Lubbock, Texas, and Dr. Socorro Herrera of Manhattan, Kan. Distinguished Service Awards will be presented to Gari Fails of Albuquerque and New Mexico Senator Carroll Leavell.

For full story and photos, click [here].

ENMU Announces ENMU Foundation Awards – At the Friends of Eastern Foundation commissioned Portales artist (and Eastern alumnus) Ken Leap to design three similar sculptures title “Water” for the three Foundation Awards: Business of the Year, Philanthropists of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year.

Business of the Year
Calton Research Associates
During the summer of 2005, Gary and Sandy Calton’s Maryland-based company, Calton Research Associates, donated enough laboratory research equipment to ENMU to fill two large semi-truck size moving vans that delivered this incredible “In Kind” gift across the country. This tremendous gift of research equipment has enhanced Eastern’s scientific research to a competitive level with other universities in the region.

Gary and Sandy Calton established Calton Research Associates in 1978. Interestingly, Gary has made several inventions, all of which are important to medicine and science: e.g., a medical test for herpes, a new treatment strategy for certain cancers, vaccines, nutritional supplements for patients dealing with cancer or who are on kidney dialysis, industrial treatment of wastes, etc. The list is long.

This “In Kind” donation helped save ENMU over $700,000 (retail value) in equipment costs which the science department faculty could only dream about purchasing in the future. Gary and Sandy are also very involved in Glen Burnie Church of Christ in Maryland where Gary has been the full-time preacher for over 13 years. Dr. Calton visited the ENMU campus earlier this spring and learned that the Science Building was going to undergo some major modernization renovations over the next couple years and that the equipment would be most useful to the ENMU faculty and students especially in microbiology.

To honor Gary’s parents for their strong commitment to an ENMU education for their family, Gary and Sandy have asked ENMU to rename the main lecture hall in the Science Building the George and Clytie Calton Lecture Hall, which was dedicated Friday, September 30, 2005.

Philanthropists of the Year
Albert E. (Al) and Lacy Whitehead

Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1955, Al Whitehead founded and co-founded several oil companies and is currently chairman and C.E.O. of Empire Petroleum Corporation in Tulsa, Okla. His wife, Lacy, has been by his side the entire time.

Al has been a dedicated member of the ENMU Alumni Board since 1985, serving on many important committees and supporting the alumni scholarship program. As a former Greyhound, he remains active in the ENMU Bench Club and helps with many fundraising activities. Most recently, Al and Lacy funded the Athletic Scholarship truck raffle of 2005 and a previous Bench Club truck raffle seven years ago. Over the years, they also have generously supported the Albert E. and Lacy Whitehead Endowed Scholarship in Marketing and the Albert E. and Lacy Whitehead Endowment for Theatre, as well as the 2023 Endowment, the Slone Band Fund, Center Stage, Starter Scholarships and various other scholarships.

They are very instrumental in encouraging others to volunteer and financially support ENMU, whether it is for membership on the Alumni Board or assisting by providing the grand prizes for the athletic scholarship truck raffles. Al and Lacy both “bleed green” with loyalty for ENMU.

Volunteers of the Year
Theta Zeta Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity

The Kappa Sigma Fraternity as a group these last two years have supported the ENMU Foundation tremendously. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity raised funds two years in a row for the Foundation with their annual Cow Patty Drop. This year the Cow Patty Drop raised $6,000 for Campaign Eastern. The Fraternity also gave an additional portion of their funds to the Dan Buzard Fund.

The fraternity members also volunteered to work the first annual Mud Volleyball Tournament hosted by the Student Senate in April which helped raise $1,000 for scholarships. The fraternity members also staffed the two Campaign Eastern phone-a-thons with full crews to call alumni.

Established as an ENMU fraternity in 1962, the Kappa Sigma fraternity is currently the largest on campus with over 80 members and has over 500 alumni, many of whom supported the ENMU Foundation Campaign Eastern fundraising effort. As a group, the members earned over 4,000 community service hours the last two years and donated over $13,000 to charities including Habitat for Humanity, ENMU Foundation, and the Dan Buzard Cancer Fund.

Current chapter President is Bryan Frapp. Past president was Eric Smith. Many of the fraternity members are involved in leadership positions on campus including the current student body vice president, Anton Illiuk, and last year’s student body president, Brett Trembly.

“WATER”

The Friends of Eastern Foundation commissioned Portales artist (and Eastern alumnus) Ken Leap to design three similar sculptures title “Water” for the three Foundation Awards: Business of the Year, Philanthropists of the Year, and Volunteers of the Year.

The “Water” sculpture represents the award recipients’ ripple affect that their tremendous support has made on the University and our students. These visionaries and all our ENMU friends are making a difference not only on today’s students, but are also ensuring the continued success of Eastern in the future.

This is the fourth year Ken Leap has designed the award to show our appreciation for those giving outstanding support to ENMU. To view more Ken Leap sculptures, go to www.kenleap.com.

George and Clytie Calton Lecture Hall to Be Dedicated – All employees and students are invited to the dedication of the George and Clytie Calton Lecture Hall in Room 108 of the Science Building at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. A reception will follow.

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 began with Songfest on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Campus Union Building. The highlight of the evening was 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.

Homecoming Fundraisers

Alumni Affairs is sponsoring a booth in the Campus Union Lobby on Friday, Sept. 30, where 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. All proceeds will go to the evacuees of Hurricane Katrina.

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.

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.

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

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

Employee Briefs

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

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.

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
Regents Room
September 30, 2005 – 9:30 a.m.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Declare a quorum
2. Report from the president of the Board
3. Report from the president of the University
4. Report from the president of the ENMU Foundation
5. Report from the Roswell provost
6. Approval of the minutes of September 7, 2005

BUSINESS MATTERS

1. Approval of Lease Agreement for the New Mexico Rehabilitation Center, ENMU-Roswell (Mr. Bill Jones, Action)
2. Memorial Recognizing George and Clytie Calton (Dr. Gamble, Action)
3. Approval of FY 2006-07 Research and Public Service Project Requests (Mr. Smart, Action)
4. Approval of 2004-05 Report of Actuals (Mr. Smart, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discuss one personnel matter

ADJOURNMENT

African American Affairs
Sickle Cell Awareness

Want to Know More About Sickle Cell Disease? – African-American Affairs, along with the Sickle Cell Council of New Mexico and
ENMU Health Services, will provide an informational table and screenings for those interested. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of African American Affairs.
Place: Aztec Room and CUB LOBBY
Time: noon-2 p.m.
Date: 10/10/05
For more information, contact the Office of African American Affairs at 562.2437, or e-mail enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

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 – 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.

Admission is free and the general public is encouraged to attend. For more information, e-mail Sherah Witt at sherah.witt@enmu.edu.

Hispanic Heritage Month Underway on Campus

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

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

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

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 this week are:

Sept. 26- Oct. 2
Monday: Argentina Day, CU Lobby, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuesday: El Salvador Day, CU Lobby, 9a.m.- 4 p.m.
Wednesday: Ecuador Day, CU Lobby, 9a.m.- 4 p.m.
Thursday: Espana (Spain) Day, CU Lobby, 9a.m.- 4 p.m.
Friday: Guatemala Day CU Lobby, 9a.m.- 4 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month Questionnaire

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

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

More Details on Fall Enrollment – The final enrollment for the 2005 fall semester is 4,052, compared to the figure of 3,959 for the 2004 fall semester. This is an increase of 2.3%. Graduate enrollment increased 39 students (5.4%), while the undergraduate increase is 54 (1.7%). This is ENMU's highest enrollment since fall 1975 when the institution enrolled 4,248 students. Eastern has increased 469 students since fall 2001.

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.

'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

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.

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

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

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

Open Enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank through November 30

Medical Leave Bank Policies Explained

What is the Medical Leave Bank?

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

Who is eligible to join?

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

How much do I have to contribute?

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

Who makes decisions on request for time from the bank?

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

How do I enroll?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, 2005
Winter Break – Close at 5 p.m., Dec. 22, 2005, Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Presidents' Day – Monday, Feb. 20, 2006
Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2006
Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4, 2006

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

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.

Student News

M.S. Thesis Defense – Ms. Jennifer Buntz will defend her thesis in S108 at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29. The title of her thesis is "Effects of the Pesticide Lindane on Heat Shock Protein Production, Survivorship, and Reproductive Success in Female Mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis)." This research has been supported by the institutional research grants and under the supervision of Dr. Zhiming Liu, associate professor of biology.

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--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.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Week – Do not run extension cords under carpets. They can become worn, damaged and then ignite the carpet on fire.

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

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

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

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the blue and white shield with a red “V” in it by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button. Then choose “About VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box. There are two things to look for; one is the “Virus Definitions” which should be at least 4590 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4.4.00 (4400). If either one is not displaying the above versions, please contact the Helpdesk at 562.4357 for assistance.

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

Extended Learning Courses

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

Non-Credit Courses

Deletions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Swimming – for ages four years and up with Red Cross Certified Instructor, Shane King at the Natatorium, Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. scheduled as follows: Rotation 1-Sept. 12-22; Rotation 2-Oct. 3-13; Rotation 3-Oct. 17-27; and Rotation 4-Nov. 7-17. The fee is $40 per rotation and includes a Red Cross certification card for the level passed. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

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

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

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

Meetings

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

Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
(student petitions needing action are due by 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month)