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ENMU Professor Named New Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Dr. Mary Fanelli Ayala has been named the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). She will replace Dr. Thurman Elder after he retires on June 30.

Dr. Ayala, professor of modern languages at ENMU and assistant dean of CLAS, has also served Eastern as the interim director of Social Work; chair of the Department of Languages and Literature; and professor of Spanish since 1992. "We have been very impressed with Dr. Ayala's performance in a variety of important positions at Eastern," said Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president. "The fact that she was selected as our new dean after a national search is indicative of her quality as a professor, administrator and person. Dr. Ayala is an extremely talented person whom we are confident will continue and advance the great work that Dr. Thurman Elder has done as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences." Dr. Gamble added that he was very grateful for the 40 years, including nine years as interim and full-time dean, that Dr. Elder has served Eastern. "You can't really replace someone like Thurman Elder," said Dr. Gamble. "He not only is a part of the history of Eastern, but a key reason that our university has become so well respected."

From 1990-92, Dr. Ayala was an adjunct instructor at Temple University, and from 1991-92 was an adjunct instructor at Community College of Philadelphia.

"We are very pleased that Dr. Ayala was selected as our new dean," said Dr. Robert Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs. "She has a 14-year track record of superior performance here, and a wealth of accomplishment before arriving at Eastern. We had a pool of approximately 40 candidates, and she faced extremely tough competition. The fact that she was selected is not only a testament to Dr. Ayala, but to the caliber of faculty we have at Eastern."

Dr. Ayala, who announces the names of graduates at Eastern's commencement ceremonies, has a 1992 Ph.D. from Temple University in Contemporary Latin American Literature (Allied field: Mexican Literature); a 1990 Master of Arts from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese from Temple University; and a 1982 Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from LaSalle University (Summa Cum Laude).

In 1982-83 she was a D.F. Research Fellow in Colegio de México, México, after being invited as an ITT International Fellow in Mexican Studies in conjunction with the Fulbright Grant Program.

Dr. Ayala's many honors include: Commencement Speaker, Eastern New Mexico University, December 2005; NEH grant recipient, 2003-2004; Carnegie Foundation CASE Award for Professor of the Year, State of New Mexico, 2001; ENMU Spirit of Eastern Award, May 2001; Distinguished Teaching Award, May 1992 (Temple University); and Fulbright Scholar (1982-1983, to Mexico).

View Dr. Ayala's Complete Condensed Vita – [here]

Interview with Dr. Mary Ayala, New Dean Appointee of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"The one big disadvantage of taking on an administrative position like this is the fact that it will take me out of the classroom. I am a teacher by vocation and it is something I truly love." (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Q. What was your initial reaction upon hearing the news that you’d been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?

A. My first reaction was joy, tempered of course by the thought, “What am I getting myself into?!” CLAS is the largest college, by far, on our campus so this position is a tremendous challenge as well as a terrific opportunity.

Q. How do you feel about replacing Dr. Thurman Elder?

A. It will undoubtedly be difficult taking the place of someone who has such a wealth of wisdom and experience in this position. However, I am very grateful to Dr. Elder because he has been an excellent, generous mentor to me during my last three years as Assistant Dean, and he has been instrumental in providing me with all the tools that I need to take on this job with knowledge and confidence.

Q. What is your general philosophy about the purpose of a college of liberal arts and sciences?

A. ENMU is part of the great legacy of liberal education in America, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the natural home on our campus for that focus. Our participation in the LEAP Initiative (Liberal Education and America’s Promise) allows us to take our place alongside 60 leading universities nationwide who recently initiated a ten-year national campaign to focus on what really matters in college – the kinds of learning that will truly empower individuals to succeed and make contributions in the 21st century.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provides the foundation for most of these competencies, which the Association of American Colleges and Universities defines as: ”strong analytic, communication, quantitative, and information skills; deep understanding and experience with disciplines that explore natural, social, and cultural realms; intercultural knowledge and collaborative problem-solving skills; civic, social, and personal responsibility; integrative thinking and the ability to transfer knowledge from one setting to another.”

Our purpose, then, is not only to provide students with the opportunities to acquire these proficiencies, but also to promote a more comprehensive public understanding of their importance in an increasingly knowledge-based global society.

Q. How do you feel about the present state of ENMU’s CLAS?

A. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences includes a very diverse group of departments, most of which house several disciplines and/or professional programs. While the sheer numbers and breadth included in this college represent a genuine challenge, there is also a great wealth of experience and leadership among the faculty and staff who make up the CLAS team.

José Vasconcelos, Mexican philosopher and educational icon, envisioned a “Raza Cósmica” or “Cosmic Race” that found its strength and distinction precisely in the diversity upon which it drew. In that respect, CLAS is ENMU’s “Raza Cósmica”!

I believe that the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences includes some of the most talented, engaged folks on campus and that we are poised to explore exciting new collaborative opportunities both within our own campus and in conjunction with partner institutions around the world.

Q. What are some of your future goals for CLAS?

A. I would like to see CLAS take a more active leadership role on campus, and also to provide a strong infrastructure for mentoring and professional development within our departments and college. I hope to encourage more collaborative work among faculty and students in different disciplines and departments, because interdisciplinary studies and approaches to learning are some of the most rewarding and engaging experiences we can have.

Also, I plan to utilize my relationships with international organizations and partner institutions abroad to explore prospects for our faculty, students, and programs to access international educational opportunities, both in person and through virtual collaboration on projects.

Q. Other thoughts?

A. The one big disadvantage of taking on an administrative position like this is the fact that it will take me out of the classroom. I am a teacher by vocation and it is something I truly love, but I hope that this position will allow me to share that passion with my colleagues and our students in a meaningful way.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Newton Hilliard, chemistry, presented an invited seminar at New Mexico Tech titled "Microbial Sulfur Oxidation in the 'S4' Pathway of a Moderately Neutrophilic Chemlithoautotroph."

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Marcel V.J. Veenmann, of the University of Leiden and Utrecht in the Netherlands have received a book contract to co-edit a text on Meta Cognition. Dr. Veenmann is currently Editor in Chief of the Journal on Metacognition.

Mr. Bill Gaedke, Instructor in Educational Studies, recently reviewed the fourth Edition of the textbook " Lenses on Teaching: Developing Perspectives on Classroom Life" by Leigh Chiarelott, Leonard Davidman, and Kevin Ryan, published by Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Services for Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education Dr. Dewey Langston were held on March 31 at the First Baptist Church in Portales. He passed away on March 28 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested contributions to the Dr. Dewey F. Langston Endowed Scholarship in Kinesiology. Those wishing to contribute may send contributions to the ENMU Foundation at Station 8.

Anyone wishing to contact the family may call Dr. Langston's daughter, Judy, at 356.3706.

Former Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell provost Dr. Loyd R. Hughes will be the guest of honor at the Fifth Annual Foundation for the Future banquet hosted by the ENMU-Roswell Foundation on Tuesday, April 18 at the Best Western Sally Port Inn and Suites. The event will begin at 6 p.m. The annual dinner gives the foundation an opportunity to publicly recognize and thank those who have helped the university to move forward. The "Harris Awards for Distinguished Service to ENMU-Roswell" will be presented to Hughes for his visionary leadership in building the Roswell campus.

Dr. Tamara Raatz, associate professor of music, presented a master class for the clarinet students at Bowling Green State University on March 24. In addition, she was selected as a scholar lecturer for the international conference on the Holocaust in History and Arts. Her lecture on March 25 focused on Music in the Camps and she shared a panel presentation with Joseph Toltz from the Sydney Conservatory in Austalia. The conference featured artistic performances, as well as research from scholars who study the effects of the Holocaust on the present and the ways the present understands, defines and represents the past.

The Monday Memo has received second place in the state for electronic newsletters in a competition sponsored by New Mexico Press Women. The award will be presented on April 22 at a banquet in Santa Fe.

Question and Answer Session with Jo Allison
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A. I work in Accounts Payable and have been here a total of seven years. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. I was a stay at home Mom for a while, but before that, I worked at Poynor’s Home and Auto for 10 years. Q. How do you feel about your current job, and what are your future plans? A. I really like the work, and as far as the future goes…only time will tell! I really want to stay at Eastern; I think it’s a great place to work. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Q. What extracurricular activities/organizations/hobbies/jobs are you involved in?

A. I was involved with the Support Senate for a couple of years and I am also on Staff Development. I think being involved with these two organizations has really helped in my growth as an employee and a person. I don’t know if I really have a hobby, my kids take up most of my free time.

Q. What do you like about Eastern, and what would you like to see changed?

A. Having worked in the private business sector, I see what wonderful benefits we have here at Eastern. There is always room for improvement (increase in salaries would be great) but overall Eastern is a lot better than some places out there.

Q. Where are you from and what was your life like growing up?

A. I was born in Andrews, Texas. Spent a few years in Dodge City, Kansas, and came to Portales when I was in the second grade. I have moved a couple of times, but always come back to Portales. I had the best life growing up. My parents are wonderful people. Hard working, honest, and the most loving people you will ever meet. I also have 3 older sisters and 1 younger brother.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I am married and have two children. My husband’s name is Tim and we have been together for almost 20 years. He works for the state as a Livestock Inspector. My oldest daughter, Sara, attends Eastern and keeps me on my toes. My youngest daughter, Reda, attends Dora Schools and keeps me on the road! Both kids are involved in 4-H. I have a great family and I can’t imagine my life without them.

Q. What kind of music do you like and what are some of your favorite songs?

A. I listen mostly to country music. I love anything Keith Urban does, but, my favorite would have to be "The Dance" by Garth Brooks.

Q. Do you like to cook, and what are your favorite foods in general?

A. I absolutely HATE to cook. It seems like such a waste of time. You stay in the kitchen for 30 to 45 minutes and it’s over in a matter of minutes. I love Mexican food as long as I don’t have to cook it.

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot?

A. My usual vacation spot is the County Fair, State Fair, etc. If I could really go on vacation it would be somewhere warm and by the ocean.

Q. What are some of your general philosophies or attitudes about life, religion, wars, etc.?

A. No matter how hard life gets, just keep fighting. There is always an answer to every problem. It is important to have a support system because it’s never easy to go through life by yourself. Life can really be what you make of it.

Q. What is one thing you'd really like to do before you die?

A. I would really like to travel across the United States and visit every historical site in each state. That might take a while!`

ENMU Receives Award from United Way of Eastern New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University recently received the "#2 Pacesetter Award" at the annual banquet of the United Way of Eastern New Mexico, held at The Landing at Cannon Air Force Base. Eastern received the award for contributing the second most amount of money in Roosevelt County. The United Way reached its fundraising campaign combined goal of $482,005 for Curry and Roosevelt counties. "I am happy that Eastern's people support the United Way," said President Gamble, who accepted the award on behalf of Eastern. "The United Way is so important to those who need help in our community. I am very pleased that Eastern's employees recognize the important work of the United Way and can always be counted on to step up to the plate."

2006 QWEST Phone Books Available at Administration Information Desk – The 2006 Qwest/Dex Telephone books are available at the Information Center in the Administration Building. For more information, call Betsy Chavez at ext. 2134.

Dance Concert Set for April 6-8 – The Department of Theatre and Dance invites you to an evening of dance, movement and performance. On April 6-8 at 8 p.m. in the University Theatre Center, the department will present "re:VISION" Dance Concert. With brand new works ranging from modern to jazz, movement performance to poetic dance and even ballet, there is something to please all audience members.

These world premier new works come from the creative minds of Janeice Scarbrough (chair of theatre and dance), Joseph Sanders (dance and acting faculty) and Benjamin Ruhren (guest choreographer from New York).

Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 3. For more information, call the UTC Box Office at ext. 2710.

Health Care Spring Conference Set for April 8 – The Child Care Training and Technical Assistance Program will be offering its Spring Conference on Saturday, April 8. The conference is an opportunity for child care professionals in the community to come together for informational workshops to help meet their state training requirements. Baji Rankin, Exec. Dir. of NMAEYC will give a keynote address on the New Mexico Pre-K Initiative. Fifteen workshop sessions will be offered on a variety of topics. The conference runs from 7:30 a.m. (registration) to 4 p.m. For more information, call 562.2850.

Lost Dog Looking for Master

Found on Campus Friday Afternoon – This good-natured dog trailed Terri Doerr and Toni Acker outside the Administration Building Friday afternoon as they were taking a Wellness walk. To claim the little girl, who is fond of Hillshire Farm sandwich meat, contact Toni Acker at ext. 2611. If she is not claimed, ENMU will try to late-register her for two hours of Wellness. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Family Fair Set for April 29 – The City of Portales, The ENMU Title V Cooperative Grant, and The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a Family Fair at Portales Recreation Center on April 29 from 12-5 p.m. The purpose is to promote community and family involvement in recreation and education.

You and your organization are invited to participate in the festivities. 10’ by 10’ vendor spaces are available both indoors and out for a fee of $35. Vendors are encouraged to promote products and activities that align with the family theme. To reserve your space, call Vicky Medley at 562.2618.

Interview with Comedian Coming to Ballroom in Free Show
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Comedians Adam Hunter and Steve Hofstetter will perform a free show in the Campus Ballroom at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. The show is open to everyone.

Hofstetter, 26, is an author, columnist and comedian. He is also the host of Four Quotas, which airs twice per week on Sirius Satellite Radio. One of the main faces of Comedy Express, National Lampoon's forthcoming TV Network, Hofstetter is also the network's Director of Acquisitions, making him one of the youngest television executives in the world. According to his Website, Hofstetter tours over 100 college campuses and dozens of clubs each year. Due to his popularity in the college market, Hofstetter.com is the most trafficked website of any American standup act on the market today. At 18, Hofstetter co-founded "Sports Jerk of the Week," an irreverent Website featured by press like USA Today's Baseball Weekly, Sports Illustrated, and CNN. At 20, Hofstetter took a year off of school to head up Web content for the New York Yankees. Hofstetter has appeared on NBC's "Ed," "Law and Order," and "Last Comic Standing," been featured by the New York Times, and been an in-studio guest of the Bob & Tom Show. Most notably, Hofstetter was one of the comedians featured during NBC's tribute to Johnny Carson.

In the following interview with the Monday Memo, Hofstetter discussed his general philosophies about comedy, as well as his thoughts about ENMU and Portales.

Q. Your new CD is called "Cure for the Cable Guy." Can you please explain this title?

A. Aside from "Cure for the Cable Guy" being funny, I chose the title because I'm sick of dumbed down comedy being so popular. And while plenty of comedians do the easy, racist, trite garbage, I feel like Larry the Cable Guy is the current head of that movement.

Q. Your humor has been described as "thinking man's humor." How does this description differentiate you from most other comedians?

A. Some comedians believe that the purpose of comedy is to make you forget about your problems. I believe that the purpose of comedy is to make you laugh through them.

Q. What role, good or bad, do you think organized religion plays in world affairs, and how do you deal with it in your show?

A. Organized religion is responsible for most of the wars that have ever been fought. And it's responsible for a lot of election results, too. I don't have a problem with the concept of organized religion. I have a problem with people who do awful things in the name of a higher being. In my show, I have a number of jabs at those types of people - the people who misinterpret the idea of religion by only being moral about certain things.

Q. What are your political views?

A. I think it's ironic that the administration is tapping our phone calls but can't seem to hear what else we're saying. My views are that consensus builds negativity. Mob mentality is an awful thing. We're now dealing with a HUGE consensus on a lot of powerful issues, and so few people are standing up to think for themselves. My views are that you vote for issues, not candidates. And candidates, not parties. Anyone who thinks they support a party 100 percent has never done research on that party.

Q. What are some of the topics that students at Eastern New Mexico University can expect you to address?

A. Race, religion, politics, body image, sure. But I'll also talk about more mundane things like relationships and facebook. My act is about the world and everything in it, from the basest detail to the most complex issue.

Q. Do you tailor your show for different audiences? In other words, can students at ENMU expect a slightly different show than you might give at a non-college venue?

A. Sure, I might make more references that college students get, and I might ad-lib about my surroundings. But my voice and my point don't change from stage to stage.

Q. How would you describe your stand-up style? Do you involve audience members, pick on them, etc.?

A. I am willing to go into a crowd, but I never attack someone unless they hit me first. If they do, well, they're dumb enough to pick on a professional so they deserve every bit of what comes at them. When I go into a crowd, it's to involve people and personalize the show, not to get laughs at someone's expense. I am a satirist and a preacher, a silly observationalist and a social critic. My style on stage is my style in life - the guy that complains a lot, but you tolerate it because it's funny when he does.

Q. What is the most unusual special item that you will require in your dressing room?

A. Someone recently asked me what I need to go on. I said, "a microphone and silence." I always ask for a postcard with the school's name on it as a souvenir. But beyond that, I just want a good attentive crowd and I'll take care of the rest.

Q. You've played in Portales before. How do you feel about your return?

A. I never like to stereotype a town - I believe there are intelligent, forward thinking people everywhere. And that's the most insulting thing about what Larry (the Cable Guy) does. Not everyone who lives in a rural town is a racist or a homophobe or a gun-toting, gravy-swilling good-ol-boy. Most people in places like Portales are much more intelligent than Comedy Central is giving them credit for. And I'm not saying all smart people like my comedy, but all people who like my comedy are smart. Because even if you don't agree with what I'm saying, it takes an intelligent person to still like the fact that I'm saying something.

Q. Other thoughts?

A. I had a great time last time I was in Portales - one of my favorite shows of the year. I'm looking forward to coming back, especially with Adam Hunter, who the crowd will love.

From Adam Hunter's Website Adam Hunter is one of the hardest working comics around, performing every night of the week, usually 2 or 3 shows a night. His act is universal, he can play any venue -- from churches to nightclubs. Night after night, Adam delivers a powerful message that keeps audiences cracking up on the edge of their seats. Currently, Adam can be seen on 3 VH1 Specials: "Robbing The Cradle", "Britney vs. Christina", and "16 Candles – Behind the Movie". He just filmed the comedy show "Funny is Funny" and had a guest starring role on "Yes, Dear". He was the subject of the MTV show "True Life: I am a Comic" and the show "Facebiters". He has a Craig Kilborne taping coming up and this summer he is filming "Premium Blend". On stage Adam talks about his issues concerning relationships, his dysfunctional family, and other life observations. He brings his most painful experiences – mother abandoning the family when he was 3, his family history with substance abuse, his issues with women, religion, pop culture and more to the stage in a hilarious manner in which everyone can identify with.

Golden Library Observing National Library Week
by Poppy Renvall-Johnson
Golden Library

Golden Library is joining the thousands of other libraries nationwide from April 2-8 in celebrating the unique contribution that libraries make to our communities. The goal is to increase awareness of the services and resources available @ your library.

One of the biggest myths around is that everything is on the Internet and that it’s free. The fact is, you will find very little information on the Web before 1975, and very little serious research is available for free. Some information is even still easier to find in print.

The Golden Library offers vast collections of books and other reference materials, historical and rare documents, photographs and recordings, video and other source material. The library has an extensive collection of online journals and databases to meet the specialized needs of student and faculty researchers. Some of these materials are on the Internet, but at a steep price.

Using the library has never been faster, easier, or more comfortable. In addition to Web access and the general print collection, the library has a Special Collections Department covering New Mexico history, University Archives and the Jack Williamson Science Fiction Collection. There are also areas for quiet study and group work, an art gallery and a snack bar. Most importantly, there are librarians to help students find what they need, whether it’s in a book, journal, government document, or database. In fact, the library maybe the only place on campus where you’re not expected to know the answer! Librarians are the ultimate search engine; our job is to help you find the answers to your questions.

To celebrate National Library Week, Golden Library will have displays up in the Runnels Room that highlight three different aspects of libraries and librarianship. There will be a timeline of libraries from past to present including that of Golden Library. There will be a special section for students that showcases some of the more unique and useful library materials that students may not know about – including a set of Civil War primary documents, books on helping students with statistics, books on the origins of superstitions, and many others.

The last portion of the display will focus on becoming a librarian or information professional, including requirements, lists of schools, unusual job opportunities (cruise ship anyone?) and the many different types of library jobs open. All this is available @ your library.

Associated Press Distributes Article About ENMU Professor

Editor's Note: The Associated Press wrote and distributed the following article about ENMU professor Greg Keller's search for the once-thought-extinct ivoy-billed woodpecker. The article has appeared in newspapers , as well as broadcast media, across the country, including Newsday, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Arkansas, Alabama, New York, etc.

Professor helps with search for bird once thought extinct
By MELANIE DABOVICH | Associated Press
March 25, 2006

This photo provided by Eastern New Mexico University, shows Eastern New Mexico associate professor Greg Keller, a conservation biologist and ornithologist, holdings two preserved woodpecker specimens at his office in Portales, N.M. March 14, 2006. Keller was chosen as a member of a Cornell University team that will search the swamps of Arkansas starting Monday, March 27, 2006, for the once-thought extinct ivory-billed woodpecker. The team will try to document the presence of the bird, which was spotted in 2004.

ALBUQUERQUE -- As a conservation biologist and ornithologist, Greg Keller is adept at using his skills of observation and patience to study common song birds.

Starting Monday, he will put his skills to the test as a member of a search team that will try to find a rare bird in the swamps of Arkansas -- the once thought extinct ivory-billed woodpecker.

"I didn't sleep for two weeks when I found out I would be part of the team," said Keller, an associate professor of biology at Eastern New Mexico University. "I can't think of another case in the bird world where (rediscovery) has happened. It's absolutely amazing."

Researchers at Cornell University announced last April that an ivory-billed woodpecker -- thought to have been extinct since 1944 -- had been spotted in the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge of eastern Arkansas. Experts had reported seeing the bird a year earlier.

Keller's team will be the sixth contingent from Cornell since January to search for the woodpecker. The university has sent out two teams of 14 volunteers every two weeks in hopes of solidifying proof of the bird's existence.

Keller will use his spring break for the intense excursion into the wilderness of Arkansas' Big Woods Region in search of the elusive bird.

"It's a huge, pure swampland. I'll be wading in chest-deep water most of the time, as well as hiking and canoeing several miles a day. The area is pretty inhospitable to humans," Keller said. "That's probably why it's been 60 years since this bird has been seen."

The team will tote around still and video cameras to thoroughly document any evidence of the ivory-bill. The team will also attach audio devices to trees to record the woodpecker's distinctive double-raps.

Many bird experts believed initially that the pileated woodpecker, the common "Woody Woodpecker" species from the same habitat, was being mistaken for the ivory-bill, Keller said. Additional evidence, including video and audio recordings, has convinced researchers the ivory-bill is alive.

The bird has distinct physical characteristics -- a larger size, specific black-and-white markings and flight patterns -- that set it apart from the pileated woodpecker, Keller said.

The team is trained to pay close attention to such subtle differences.

"When we're out there, in an instant, we'll have to be able to make observations such as 'What color was the bill? How did it fly?' We'll have to do an on-the-spot checklist between the two birds constantly," Keller said.

Keller said he applied for a position on the Cornell search team after hearing about the ivory-bill discovery from a former colleague at Penn State University who is running the search.

Keller was chosen from hundreds of applicants worldwide based on his bird surveying background.

New Mexico Teacher Assessment - FCS Exam – Piloting of the FCS Exam for FCS teacher licensure will be given on Tuesday, April 4, from 9-11 a.m. in FCS Room 100.

ENMU to Produce Professor's Original Play – Janeice Scarbrough, chair of the Department of Theatre/Dance at Eastern, will have one of her original plays produced at ENMU. The play, "Mia, Emma and Rose," will run April 26-29 at 8 p.m. in the studio theatre at Eastern. It will be directed by Dr. Anne Beck. In the play, Rose, a woman from Ireland, comes to New York to find Emma, her birth daughter. Mia has been searching for her birth mother and through that search finds Emma and Rose. Admission will be $3 at the door.

Lottery Films Students for April 22 Broadcast

Adriana Binns (back to camera), director of Marketing and Communications for the New Mexico Lottery, was recently on campus to interview three students who receive the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship. Here, she interviews Rebecca Valdez, a student employee for ITS. The program will be broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, on KOBR-TV in the local area (KOB-TV statewide). Two recent ENMU graduates are also now working for the New Mexico Lottery: Pat Ratledge, creative services manager; and Jessica Quintana, graphic designer. (photos by Marc Schoder)

Deidra McKinney, Financial Aid student employee	Anthwan Yazzie, President's Ambassador

'Tribute to Gabriela Mistral' Set for April 20 – A "Tribute to Gabriela Mistral" will be presented at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. Ms. Mistral was a Chilean poet, educator, and the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize as a writer. Performed by Consuelo Luz, the presenation is sponsored by The Office of Hispanic Affairs and The New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451, or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@.enmu.edu.

African American Affairs Sets Gospel Celebration for April 22 – details [here]

Native American Affairs Hosting Hoop Dancer on April 27 – details [here]

Some Upcoming Dates to Remember – The President's Office wants to alert employees to some important dates for the campus as the months of April and May become very busy. Some upcoming events are listed below. Please refer to the online calendar and the Monday Memo for additional events and details.

April 11 - 1-3 p.m. Student Research Conference (College of Business)

April 11 - 3:30 p.m. Scholarship and Department Awards Ceremony (Ballroom)

April l2 - 3 p.m. Spirit of Eastern awards (University Theatre Center)

April 27 - 3 p.m. Retirees' Reception (SAS Atrium)

April 29 - 5 p.m. President's Picnic (1600 W. Cherry Street)

May 12 - 3 p.m. Honors Convocation (University Theatre Center)

May 12 - 4 p.m. New Graduates' Reception (Ballroom)

May 13 - 10 a.m. Portales Commencement (Greyhound Arena)

Multicultural Affairs Graduation and Recognition Banquets

Multicultural Affairs would like to invite the ENMU community to support their students by attending the following banquets. All banquets will recognize students, provide entertainment, and a delicious meal. Tickets are $15 per person. If you are interested in attending, please contact these offices.

International Affairs Banquet: April 21. Contact 562.4915. Deadline to RSVP, April 14.

Native-American Affairs Banquet: April 27. Contact – 562.2470. Deadline to RSVP, April 21.

Hispanic Affairs Banquet: May 5. Contact 562.2451. Deadline to RSVP, April 28.

Staff Development Training Rescheduled from March 21 to April 18 – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the staff development training scheduled for March 21 in the Zis Room has been rescheduled for April 18 in two sessions. The session times are 10:30-11:50 a.m. or 3:30-4:50 p.m. Invitations will be sent in April indicating which session you will be assigned to attend. If one time works better than the other, feel free to contact Bonnie Sink at ext. 4352 or e-mail bonnie.sink@enmu.edu.  

7th Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture Set for April 13 – Dr. Virginia L. Butler, associate professor of anthropology at Portland State University, will be the guest speaker at the 7th Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. Her topic will be "Where Have All the Native Fish Gone?" The presentation is sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology, Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club, and the Sigma Xi Science Society. For more information, call David Batten at ext. 2750, or Jason Adams at 304.283.2811.

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Labor Day: Monday, September 4 2006

Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, 2006

Winter Break: Close at 5 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2006
Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2007

Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 19, 2007

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Teacher Remembered for Impact on Hispanic Community – Read an article from the Alamogordo Daily News about a teacher who inspired a student to attend ENMU. [here]

ITS Needs 'Intra-Campus' Envelopes – ITS is in the need of small "intra-campus" envelopes. If you have any spares, please send them to station #15.

Next Brown Bag Lunch on April 7 – The ENMU Sigma Xi Brown Bag Lunch series continues with a talk by animal scientist Dr. Darron Smith. A first-year faculty member in the agriculture program, the title of his presentation is "Diet-induced alterations in progesterone clearance." The talk will be held on Friday, April 7, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Sandia Room at the CUB. So bring your lunch or buy it at the Campus Crossroads, and join us for an informative hour. For further information, contact Dave Batten at 562.2750 or david.batten@enmu.edu.

The Harrington String Quartet to Perform at ENMU

The Harrington String Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University. A reception will follow.

The group consists of violinists Annie Chalex and Keith Redpath and cellist Emmanuel Lopez, faculty members at West Texas A&M University, and violist Joanna Mendoza, former principal violist with the New World Symphony.

Presented by ENMU and the University Friends of Music, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with a school or university ID. Proceeds support scholarships for ENMU vocal and instrumental music students.

Advance tickets may be purchased at several locations: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 100 S. Avenue A in Portasles; McDaniel's Home Furnishings at 1020 N. Main in Clovis; the ENMU Department of Music in Room 115 of the Music Building, or at the door the evening of the performance.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID.

For more information, call 505.562.2315.

ENMU Grad in Running for Vice Presidential Position at College in Texas – [here]

Cool Photo

Taken by Noelle Bartl outside of ENMU Foundation

2006 Self-Study Guidelines for Academic Support Units – [here]

University Budget Projection – [here]

Health Insurance Rate Increase for Coming Year – [here]

Photo Contest

Win a Free Sugar Delivery System – The first person who can identify where this chicken roosts on campus will receive a Dairy Queen Blizzard. Send your responses to monday.memo@enmu.edu. Reportedly, the chicken eschews breakfast and chicken salad sandwiches. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

New Groups Gone Live with Purchasing Card – The newest groups that have gone live with their purchasing card are:

Accounts Payable
Bookstore
Communications Services
President Office
Ruidoso Campus
Student Affairs

At this time, you can log into Wells Fargo site and review you current cycle to date transactions. There is no need to wait until the end of the month when you receive your e-mail to review you statement.

If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Holbrook at ext. 2425.

Summer Schedule on the Web – The schedule of classes for Summer 2006 is now available on the web for viewing. It may be accessed by prospective students under "class schedules" at http://www.enmu.edu/newstudents/index.shtml.

Students and faculty may also view it from the ENMU Web homepage by clicking "Academics" from the drop-down menu, then "courses and catalogs," and then "class schedule index." The schedule is also available through the secure Banner site.

Registration for summer begins April 9.

2006 Football Schedule – [schedule]

Training for Microsoft Outlook 2003

The Superusers group will conduct several training sessions on Microsoft Outlook 2003.

Calendars - Advanced
* Scheduling Meetings
* Responding to Meeting Requests
* Looking at Available Times for Others
* Quick Tip: Color Coding Meetings
Wednesday, April 12 8:30 a.m. in UCC 108
Thursday, April 13 3:30 p.m. in UCC 107

Calendars - Expert
* Sharing your Calendar
* Opening a Shared Calendar
* Categorizing
Wednesday, April 19 8:30 a.m. UCC 108
Thursday, April 20 3:30 p.m. UCC 107

There is limited space available, so reserve your space as soon possible by e-mailing Candace.Baros@enmu.edu. Please indicate which training session you will attend.

NOTE: If you do not have Microsoft Office 2003 installed on your office computer, please contact the HELP Desk (4357) to have it installed prior to the training session. If you are using Microsoft Exchange, please let us know.

Improve Your Emotional Intelligence – Staff Development will offer a three-session Training Bytes Lunch and Learn in the Sandia room. The dates and times are listed below:
April 20 – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Half Full or Half Empty: Choosing to be Positive. RSVP Deadline April 6
May 25 – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Big Picture: Keeping Things in Perspective. RSVP Deadline May 11

There are only 20 seats available. If you are interested in attending one or more of these workshops, please call Shirley Tapia at ext. 4323 or e-mail her at sd.assistant@enmu.edu to reserve your spot. Lunch will be provided by Staff Development.

Communication Festival Set for May
by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences will host the 2nd Annual Communication Festival on May 1-6 in the Campus Union Building and the Communication Center on the Portales campus.

The festival will showcase student work from several colleges and universities. Besides ENMU-Portales, other schools include ENMU-Roswell, ENMU-Ruidoso and Clovis Community College.

There will be five major categories: film, photography, public relations, design and writing. There will also be a public speaking exhibition by Communication 102 students from the ENMU-Portales campus. All entries will be judged, with cash awards given to the winners at an awards ceremony during the festival.

The public is invited to all events. To obtain an entry form or for more information, contact the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences at 505.562.2130, or e-mail kinsey.barker@enmu.edu.

Spirit of Eastern Ceremony Set for April 12 – The Spirit of Eastern ceremony this year will be on Wednesday, April 12, in the University Theatre Center Mainstage. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. in the lobby, with the ceremony set for 3:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony – On Tuesday, April 11, classes will be dismissed from 12:30-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Departmental Awards Program. Morning and evening classes will meet as usual. The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented. Graduation honors will be presented at the Honors Convocation on Friday, May 12.

Information About Wellness Tax Document – Recently employees were mailed a 1098-T form for the 2005 tax year. ENMU is required to furnish this information to taxpayers to use when taking advantage of the educational tax credits.

These educational tax credits resulted from the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA 97), which created the Hope Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. Information on these tax credits is available in IRS Publication 970, which is accessible on web site www.IRS.GOV, or you may call the IRS at 1.800.829.1040.

Your 1098-T form shows amounts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses for the 2005 calendar year. Your 1098-T form also shows the total of scholarships and grants credited to your account for the 2005 calendar year.

Eastern New Mexico University may not give legal or tax advice. Please contact your tax consultant or legal advisor for guidance.

University Auction Set for August – The University Auction has been tentatively set for Aug. 12. More details will be made available at a later date. For more information, contact David Moon at ext. 2606.

Computer Center Helpdesk Hours – Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chapter Drafts of Self-Study Available for Review – For your review, the draft outlines of chapters two and three of ENMU's self-study for the Higher Learning Commission are available on the ENMU
Intranet: http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=59

Please take some time to review these draft outlines and give us, the self-study team, feedback. We are eager for suggestions regarding revisions, additions, and your comments generally. Chapter two addresses "Preparing for the Future" while chapter three concerns "Student Learning and Effective Teaching." Please give us feedback by e-mailing me (Linda.Gies@enmu.edu) or sending comments to me at Station 19 or calling me at ext. 2642. – Linda Gies

Quotes of the Week

"Hope is a good breakfast, but it is a bad supper." – Francis Bacon

March-May Calendar for College of Fine Arts

ENMU Concert Band Clinic
April 3-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Union Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Dustin Seifert
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Wind Symphony
Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m.
Campus Union Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Dustin Seifert
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Dance Concert
April 6-8, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Joseph Sanders
$7 General Admission, $6 Senior Citizens, $5 Pre-College, $4 ENMU Students
Contact: Shirlene Peters, 505.562.2711

Brass Choir Concert
Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: John Kennedy
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

BFA Senior Art Show
April 24-May 13, Library Hours
Golden Library, Runnels Gallery
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Susan Pippin, 505.562.2778

John Kennedy, Trumpet
Faculty Recital
Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Mia, Emma and Rose
(Play written by Janeice Scarbrough)
April 26-29, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Studio
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Anne Beck
$3 General Admission
Contact: Shirlene Peters, 505.562.2711

Harrington String Quartet
Friday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Tamara Raatz

Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band
Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m.
Campus Union Building, Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Dustin Seifert
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Major Works Choral Concert
Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Jason Paulk
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Performance Evaluations Due – This is a reminder that the annual performance evaluations for 2005 for support, professional and at-will employees are due. The forms are available on the intranet at: <http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php>.

The evaluation form must be completed by the employee's immediate supervisor and reviewed/approved by the appropriate second level supervisor. Please complete the performance evaluations as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please call Personnel Services at 2115.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Memorial Day: Monday, May 29, 2006
Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Spring Break Set for March 27-31 – Spring Break is this week, March 27-31. The Portales and Clovis public schools have also designated this week as spring break.

Catering Request Form – This is a reminder to the campus community that anytime you have a catering event or to have people sign up for a meal, through Sodexho, you need to complete a Catering Request Form. This form requires three (3) signatures: the requestor, department head and the vice-president for the area To obtain a Catering Request Form, you can visit the following site: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/sodexho. The Catering Request Form must be turned in to Sodexho prior to the company providing services. This form will also allow the Business Office to process the invoices in a timely manner, without incurring finance charges. Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions or Sodexho at 562.2190 if you would like to find out more information about what they can do for your next catering event.

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

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.

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.

Extended Learning Courses

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

Twentieth Century Preachers - Join Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Portales for this three evening class, Mondays, April 17-May 11, 6-8:30 p.m., JWLA 115 for an overview of 20th century preachers. The fee is $25. Please register by April 12.

ONEStroke™ Basics – All materials including brushes, paints and surface for practice are included with the $20 kit fee, payable to instructor Kris Cranford, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., COB-128. All classes are $20 with reduction for brushes for returning students.

ONEStroke™ Your Choice! – Bring a project of your choice, May 2, register by April 27.

Yoga: Mind and Body Connection – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 7-May 4, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11 with Lisa Moyer. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a small blanket or towel. The fee can be paid proportionately through the end of the semester at Extended Learning.

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., Jan. 31-April 27, Natatorium. Pay only $8 per rotation.

Night Sky – A Look at Our Universe – Join astronomy enthusiast Mick Hoffman for a fun and interesting evening of star gazing for the whole family. Learn how to use a planisphere so that you and your family will enjoy many future luminary viewings as well Friday, April 28, 7-9 p.m., SCI-108. Your planishere will be furnished with your $10 registration fee at Extended Learning. Please register by April 25.

A Gardening Class in Trinity – Curt Jaynes, Garden Source, 42405 U.S. 70, Portales combines three classes in one Saturday, April 29, 9-11 a.m. Curt will discuss container gardening, herbs and composting all in one class. The registration fee is $20. Please register by April 26.

Computer Basics – Ellen Gardiner, Faculty Resource Center Instructional Technologist Specialist offers five hands-on computer classes all held on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. in UCC-107 this spring.

Introduction to Word – Mar. 14, $25. Please register by March 9.

Exploring the World Wide Web – Mar. 21, $25. Please register by March 16.

Introduction to PowerPoint – Please bring a snapshot April 18, $25. Please register by April 13

Computer Toys—Scanners and CD Writers – Please bring 3-5 snapshots April 25, $30. Please register by April 20.

Introduction to Excel – May 9, $25. Please register by May 4.

Swimming – Four rotations are scheduled for ages four years and up this spring Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. at the Natatorium: Rotation 1 is Feb. 27-March 9; Rotation 2 is March 13-23; Rotation 3 is April 3-13; and Rotation 4 is April 17-27. The fee is $40 per rotation and includes a Red Cross Card if a level is passed. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Preventing Stress – To reduce stress and prevent fatigue, it is important to take mini-breaks (not many breaks) throughout the day. If possible, change tasks at least once every two hours. Stretch your arms, neck and legs often if you do the same type of work for long periods of time. Rest your eyes often by closing them or looking at something other than the work at hand. For a quick pick-me-up, breathe deeply several times by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. In addition, always try to drink a lot of water throughout the day.

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

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

Windows updates – Your system should be configured to automatically download and install the latest Windows critical updates. If a bright yellow shield is appearing by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen, your system is not configured properly. Please contact the Helpdesk at 562.4357 for assistance.

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 4731 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4400. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “V” again with the right mouse button, then choose “Update Now” in the pull-down box. This will open a dialogue box displaying the status of the update process.

Once complete, close the dialogue box and rerun the “About VirusScan Enterprise” option as described above. If the version is not at or greater than the one above, 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

Student News

Missed General Education Assessment Test – Students who did not participate in the General Education Assessment test on March 22 as required can makeup the test. Please call the Assessment Resource Office at 562.4313 or e-mail assessment@enmu.edu to register for one of the following sessions:

Thursday, April 6, from 8-11 a.m. in SAS 166.
Thursday, April 6, from 6-9 p.m. in SAS 166.

The student’s ability to register for future semesters at ENMU has been electronically blocked. Once they have participated in the General Education Assessment makeup session, their registrations privileges will be reinstated. Failure to complete one of the makeup tests without a serious and compelling reason will result in further holds.

The final day to withdraw from second-eight-week classes is Friday, April 7 by 5 p.m.

Registration for summer and fall classes will begin on Sunday, April 9, by classification. Watch the ENMU Web site for fall's schedule of classes. Paper copies will be on campus when you return from spring break.

All students are required to see an advisor before registering for summer and/or fall classes.

* Undeclared students may call the Advising Center at 562.2338 to
arrange an advising appointment. Advisors will begin seeing students on Monday, April 3.

* Students who have declared their majors should contact their faculty
advisor for an appointment prior to registering for classes.

Students who are unsure who their advisor is can check the ENMU website secure area under Current Students>>Student and Financial Aid>> Registration>> Check your Registration Status>> Curriculum Information. Click on Degree to see your advisor information.

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

Internship Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 120 on Thursday, April 6, at 3:30 p.m. as Mary Lawrie-Kopcik presents the results of her internship at Mission Arch Care Center. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 202.

Thesis Defense

statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.

name: Sharon Hull

title_of_thesis: Using Hydrogen and Copper Stable Isotopes to Source Turquoise

building: College of Business

room: Room 117

day: Wednesday

date: 04/05/2006

time: 8:30

am_pm: AM

Student Savings at Local Businesses – The Student Government Association is happy to announce a new program aimed specifically at helping Eastern New Mexico University students save money when they make a purchase at selected local businesses.

The program is called the Student Savings Club. Simply show your school ID at the time of making your purchase to receive a discount or special offer. (Faculty and staff may also receive these offers by showing a school ID, unless otherwise noted.) Click here to see a list of the participating businesses and their offers and discounts:

http://www.studentsavingsclub.com/SchoolDiscounts.aspx?collegeID=16

They hope to add more businesses during the school year. Please let them know if there is a business you would like to see added, and we will invite them to participate. – The Student Government Association

The ENMU Writing Center is located in JWLA 204 and is open for the Spring semester.

Hours of operation are:

Monday and Wednesday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday - 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

If you need further information or would like to set up an appointment, call the Writing Center at 562.2793.

Information for Students Graduating in May – Undergraduate and graduate students who are graduating in May should follow the instructions at http://www.enmu.edu/graduation.

Meetings

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

Roswell News

The April issue of ENMU-Roswell'sThe Grapevine will be in the next issue.

Off-Campus News

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program Coordinator. Applicants must possess clerical skills and experience in working with the senior population. Applications may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 27, at 5:00 p.m.

The Pride in Portales Committee in conjunction with NM Clean and Beautiful is hosting it’s annual Great American Clean Up on Saturday, April 22, starting at 9 a.m. at the Portales City Park. All organizations and individuals interested in participating are welcomed to come out and join us in cleaning up our community. Prizes for largest group, most bags of trash collected and most items collected off of the scavenger hunt list will be awarded along with a free drawing for other prizes donated from local businesses. Cokes and hotdogs will be served at approximately 11 am.

For more information, or to sign up for the events, call Veda Urioste at 356.6662, ext. 18.

New Mexico First® is making a limited number of full and partial scholarships available for students to attend the upcoming town hall that will be held in Santa Fe April 20-22 on higher education and workforce development. The scholarships will cover the cost of registration, materials, meals and lodging, if required, at The Lodge at Santa Fe. Students can request an application by contacting Krista Koppinger via e-mail at kristak@nmfirst.org. Information on the Town Hall is available at: www.nmfirst.org.

The purpose of the town hall is to develop recommendations for policymakers based on statewide citizen input for strengthening our system of higher education to better prepare students for careers.

“The work product of the forum will provide guidance to the legislature, governor’s office, and higher education policymakers on how to increase enrollment in higher education and improve completion rates at colleges and universities to address the state’s needs for a higher skilled workforce and better paying, more rewarding jobs,” said Heather Balas, town hall director.

New Mexico First convenes statewide town halls annually on issues of broad interest. During the past 20 years, the nonpartisan, self-sustaining organization has convened more than 50 forums on issues ranging from taxes to water, education, economic development, health care, tribal relations, energy and federal spending.

New Mexico First was co-founded by Senator Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman, along with civic and business leaders, in 1986 to involve more citizens in the democratic process. More than 5,000 citizens have participated in the town halls since then.

Northeast New Mexico to Hold Second Round of Public Meetings on Water Strategies

What strategies will best help Northeast New Mexico make sure it has enough water to meet the future needs of residents and agriculture? The public will have a chance to learn more about the proposed actions being developed for the region’s water plan at four meetings scheduled for the first week of April. Meeting places and dates are:

PORTALES: Monday, April 3, 2006, 6-8 p.m., City Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St.
TUCUMCARI: Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66
CLAYTON: Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 4-6 p.m., Clayton Civic Center, 124 N. Front
MOSQUERO: Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 2-4 p.m., Harding County Courthouse, 35 Pine St.

The public is invited to attend the meeting as representatives from Curry, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, and Union counties and consultants from Daniel B. Stephens & Associates report on the status of the Northeast New Mexico Regional Water Plan. Participants are invited to voice their opinions on the feasibility of proposed strategies.

Development of the regional water plan for the northeast plains area is being guided by a Steering Committee composed of representatives from the five counties, and various municipalities and soil and water conservation districts encompassed by those counties. The regional water plans are funded by grants from the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission that are approved by the NM State Legislature. They serve as guidance for interstate water management decisions.

At the organization meeting in September 2004, Steering Committee members elected Richard Primrose, City Manager of Tucumcari, as chair and Joe Culbertson, Harding County, as vice-chair. Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, a hydrology firm in Albuquerque, was contracted to develop the regional water plan. Sites Southwest, a planning and landscape architecture firm in Albuquerque, is helping facilitate and publicize the meetings.

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