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ENMU Professor Writes and Re-Writes at Kennedy Center
Story and photo by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Janeice Scarbrough, chair of Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Theatre and Dance, was selected to spend the first two weeks of July at the Kennedy Center Playwrights' Intensive in Washington, D.C. Only 42 applicants were chosen nationwide.

As part of her application process, Ms. Scarbrough submitted her play, "Mia, Emma and Rose," which has been previously staged at ENMU and will be again on Oct. 28-29. The play will also be taken to Amarillo in November in regional competition for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. The "intensive" name of the workshop was accurate. Ms. Scarbrough spent 12- and 13-hour days in the Kennedy Center, which paid expenses for participants, writing new works and re-writing old ones, as well as networking with directors, literary managers and agents. "I learned so much not only about my writing, but about teaching," said Ms. Scarbrough. "I picked up many tricks of the trade that I can share with students." The former New York City resident, where she worked as a professional actor, said she also made a lot of contacts for theatre festivals. She even learned of festivals for first-time student playwrights.

"Writing is re-writing." – Janeice Scarbrough

Workshop participants were taught by well-known playwrights and teachers. Marsha Norman, the author of "Night, Mother" (later turned into a movie starring Sissy Spacek and Anne Bancroft) and chair of playwriting at Julliard in New York City, was one of the instructors. Another was Gary Garrison, chair of playwriting at New York University. Participants also met movie actor Bill Pullman ("While You Were Sleeping," "Independence Day"), who was working on a play about the space shuttle disaster.

"Writing is re-writing" is the mantra that Ms. Scarbrough said she heard over and over. "That is something I try to instill in my students, but it's hard for them to understand its importance."

Ms. Scarbrough said that the workshop was an invigorating experience that gives her renewal as a teacher. "It's important to have a life outside the classroom. You're not just a teacher, you're a full-fledged human being. All of our experiences are things we bring to the classroom."

Ms. Scarbrough also said that she learned that, as a writer, you can have a career from Portales, New Mexico. "It's much more difficult as an actor because you have to live where there is professional theatre," she said.

During the workshop, alumni of the program visited. One was ENMU grad Leonard Madrid, who is now working on his MFA at the University of New Mexico.

Workshop Participants – Janeice can be seen in the middle of the third row, and ENMU grad Leonard Madrid can be seen in the middle of the top row. Lurking in the background is Washington, D. C. (courtesy photo)

Eastern students have been very successful in previous Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festivals, and Ms. Scarbrough believes she gained ideas which could enhance this success.

Ms. Scarbrough noted that Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, has been very supportive of the theatre program, as well as Dr. Robert Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs.

"It was a great two weeks," said Ms. Scarbrough. "I am excited to share what I learned with my students."

Couple Donates 15,000 Science Fiction Books/Magazines to ENMU
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

"The universe is a dangerous place and we’re not very good at looking after our long-term interests." – R. Duane Elms

A couple from Silver City, N.M., has donated more than 15,000 volumes of science fiction books and magazines to the Jack Williamson Science Fiction Library at Eastern New Mexico University. The library is named after Jack Williamson, 98-year-old renowned science fiction pioneer and retired ENMU emeritus professor of English.

Small Boxes, Huge Donation – R. Duane and Kathryn Elms of Silver City, N. M., recently donated more than 15,000 volumes of science fiction books and magazines to ENMU's Jack Williamson Science Fiction Library. (photos by Phillip Jowers)

According to Noelle Bartl, director of the ENMU Foundation, R. Duane and Kathryn Elms drove a U-Haul from Silver City, N.M., packed with works he has been collecting for 50 years.

"It is an incredible gift for our library," says Ms. Bartl. "The gift should move our sci-fi collection from 4th in North America to 2nd."

Melveta Walker, director of ENMU's Golden Library, believes that the collection could be worth up to $150,000. The gift includes one-of-kinds, first editions, signed editions, and thousands of collectable publications.

Mr. Elms, the director of information technology at Western New Mexico University, says that he was born and raised in Clovis, and that his mother, Edna Elms, received her master's degree at ENMU. "Eastern is a part of my background, and we felt that our collection was substantial enough to be worth preserving. None of our potential heirs had the interest to carry on the collection," says Mr. Elms. "Eastern has the Williamson Library, a preserving library focused on science fiction. The Williamson Library is an active library, not just a repository.

Rare Edition – Mr. Elms and President Gamble examine a rare edition.

"After reviewing our options, including Bowling Green State University and the University of Toronto, we felt that our collection could make the most impact at ENMU as part of the Williamson Library."

The former race car driver and long-time employee of General Electric adds humorously, "We can also use the space in our house."

Mr. Elms says his collection started in 1959, although at the time he didn’t realize that he was collecting. "There was always something about books that fascinated me to the extent that once I got a book I never let it go. Since I had become interested in science fiction and had discovered how to get good used books for a dime each, the science fiction books began to pile up. After I got out of college I finally accepted that I was ‘hooked’ and began to pay more attention to what had by then become many hundreds of books."

In 1986 Mr. Elms purchased a collection from a fellow collector who was getting married and needed the money. This collection contained about 3,800 volumes of old science fiction magazines and pulps, including Vol. 1, No. 1 of "Amazing Stories," the first true science fiction magazine ever published (April 1926). Some of the collection that Mr. Elms finds especially noteworthy include: Amazing Stories number 1; the first Street and Smith Astounding; E.E. ‘Doc’ Smith’s first appearance in Astounding; several Weird magazines with Margret Brundage covers; The Uplift War by

All Hands on Book – Several staff members inspect the signatures of famous science fiction writers.

David Brin; Earth by David Brin; The Vorkosigan series by Lois Bujold; and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein.

Gene Bundy, Special Collections LIbrarian at ENMU, says, "Duane is a real collector. He has gathered all of the Ace double books. He gave us many, many limited edition books – true collector items. He has full runs of four science fiction magazines. There are complete sets of two small press runs.

"This collection adds lots of items that won't be available in more than one or two other libraries, if at all. Any book collector would be amazed at the depth of this collection. It is a really remarkable gift."

A Time to Read – (clockwise from left) R. Duane Elms, Gene Bundy, Noelle Bartl, Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Kathryn Elms, Melveta Walker and Dr. Steven Gamble peruse some of the donated works.

Mr. Elms says that he wanted to make sure his collection was preserved and made available to others because of the insight that science fiction offers.

"Science fiction is an unceasingly optimistic genre in that even the most depressing vision of the future assumes that the human race has somehow survived. Today, that is by no means a given, not so much because of the potential of nuclear holocaust, but because the universe is a dangerous place and we’re not very good at looking after our long-term interests. For that matter, the toys the universe plays with are so big that right now it’s not possible for us to have much of an impact on anything the universe cares to throw at us.

"Science fiction also allows us to explore the consequences – and sometimes unintended consequences – of choices without actually having to risk more than prudence would allow. It provides cautionary tales, models of things to avoid, and incentives to learn cooperation and tolerance."

Read entire interview with R. Duane Elms [here].

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Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dustin Seifert, Director of Bands, was recently appointed Southwest Division Chair of the National Band Association. He will represent the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas as a member of the organizations Board of Directors.

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It was a chance meeting in a gym in Portales, N.M., that helped shaped Nevada basketball history. Nobody knew at the time in 1991 that any grand plan was being hatched, especially not Trent Johnson and Mark Fox as they met for the first time at a junior college scrimmage. Johnson, the Washington Huskies assistant, and Fox, the Eastern New Mexico University senior who was eager to begin a college coaching career, just talked about basketball. They talked for three hours, Fox said, although Johnson laughs and said it was a lot longer than three hours. [the rest of the story]

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A former ENMU journalism professor, John Ludtka, was genuinely surprised to learn of his selection for 2006 induction into the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame. [the rest of the story]

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Ken Holloway, who died recently at the age of 76, was a simple man who loved two things in life baseball and music. The ENMU graduate had a high school auditorium named after him. [the rest of the story]

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Two brothers driving from their mother's house in Gloucester to a graduate education program at the University of Florida in Gainesville died in a car crash in Virginia over the weekend, colleagues said yesterday. ENMU graduate David Marshall, 39, and Brian Marshall, 31, apparently lost control of their SUV about 2:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 95 in southern Virginia, colleagues and relatives said. [the rest of the story]

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The Music Academy in Tennessee is proud to announce and welcome the addition of ENMU graduate Annetta Brewster-Deck to its faculty. [the rest of the story]

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You're a Big Boy Now!

Fel Macias crowns Roberto Mancusi on his birthday. (photo by Cheryl Pachak-Brooks)

Back-to-School Breakfast Set for Tuesday, August 22 – The annual Back-to-School Breakfast will be on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the Campus Union Ballroom. Serving will begin at 7:30 a.m. All employees are encouraged to attend.

Back-to-School New Faculty Meetings Begin Today – [schedule]

ENMU Radio Spots Now Airing – Eastern is currenty airing radio spots promoting fall registration on KTQM/KSEL, KTQM/KWKA, KCLV and KICA. A "Welcome Back ENMU" tabloid with features and the fall schedule was inserted in Friday's Clovis and Portales newspapers, as well as the Mach Meter at Cannon Air Force Base.

Information About Season Tickets for Theatre and Dance – [here]

COB Has Green Thumb

Tomatoes Should Be Ready Soon – The College of Business handles gardening duties for this spot on the median on Highway 70 in Portales (heading toward Clovis). With the recent rains, COB can probably leave the watering can at home for awhile. (photo by Wendel Sloan from the sunroof of a Mazda)

Mandatory Student Teacher Application Meetings – For students planning to student teach during the 2007 spring semester.

Portales: Sept. 18, 12-1 p.m.; and 3:30-4:30 p.m. – CUB Faculty Lounge

Portales: Sept. 19, 6-7 p.m. – CUB Faculty Lounge

Roswell: Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m. – Instructional Center, Room 206

Students need to attend one meeting. For more information, call 562.2895.

Defensive Driving Courses Offered on August 24 – All university employees who will be driving a university or Enterprise vehicle must have completed the National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. Employees must complete the six-hour DDC, and then take the four-hour refresher Defensive Driving Course every four years.

The six-hour DDC will be offered on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the College of Business Room 128. The courses are limited to 30 people in each class.

You can register for the courses by calling Ginger Creighton at ext. 2796 or e-mail ginger.creighton@enmu.edu.

Writing Across the Curriculum Offered This Fall—Join us this fall for an online workshop: ENG 569 Writing Across the Curriculum. Use your tuition waiver and be involved in building a Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program at ENMU. The three-hour (S/U) course will explore best practices in the various disciplines. Faculty will have the opportunity to design a writing-centered course in their particular
discipline.

Many of you are committed to supporting students in their efforts to grow as academic writers. You also support the writing process and recognize that writing requires continued practice and is critical to molding academic writers. I encourage you to work with us to enhance the university's mission: Student Success—-that's what it's all about!

Direct questions to Dr. Pat Thatcher (patricia.thatcher@enmu.edu), ENMU Writing Programs Director, 562.2139.

NBC’s 'Last Comic Standing' Second Place Finisher Coming to ENMU
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Ty Barnett, the comic who finished second to Josh Blue on the NBC TV reality show "Last Comic Standing," will appear during Dawg Days at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 8 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public. Barnett, who calls Los Angeles home, is considered by the NBC TV Website to be a "funny, thought-provoking and edgy comic." According to the NBC Website, the Chicago native, who has been performing since his high school days on the city's south side, describes his comedy as "comfortably social with funny political views that aren't forced on the audience." The 33-year-old comic began touring and earning rave reviews in California, Oregon and Canada before being voted "Up-and-coming Comedian of the Year" in 2002 at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He first gained the attention of Hollywood after being named "Outstanding Performer" at Montreal's "Just for Laughs Festival."

Dawg Days Welcomes New Freshmen
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University’s Dawg Days will kick off on campus from Thursday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Aug. 27.

Dawg Days is the New Student Orientation held at ENMU every fall. It is a series of programs and events designed to help students prepare for college life, in and out of the classroom. Student leaders assist new students through a fun-filled weekend of academic and entertainment programs. It includes such things as students getting their computer account, learning the fight song and making new friends at the social mixers.
Check-in for Dawg Days will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 24, in the residence halls and the Campus Union Building.

Performers scheduled to appear are comedian Ty Barnett on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 8: p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Barnett finished in the most recent Last Comic Standing TV show on NBC.

Aaron Watson will perform Thursday, Aug. 24, at 9:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. As one of Texas's hottest young touring acts, Watson has earned his musical stripes the hard way – on the road, traveling thousands of miles to hundreds of honky-tonks across the Southwest and beyond.

On Friday of that weekend, hypnotist C. J. Johnson will be on the stage at the Campus Union Ballroom at 8 p.m. The crowds will get to watch as Johnson guides those on stage through a hypnotic induction.

Following the opening act of Johnson, there will be a Levi Smith concert at 10 p.m., also in the Campus Union Ballroom.

Also on Friday night there will be a hip-hop dance from 9:30 p.m. to midnight in Ground Zero in the Campus Union Building.

For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities and Organizations at 562.2242.

Dawg Days Set for August 24-27 – [schedule]

ENMU-Ruidoso Gets New Phone System – [details]

Speaker to Address Impact of Columbus on Native Americans – "In the Wake of Columbus: The Biological Consequences of Contact and Colonialism in the Americas," Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m., Becky Sharp Auditorium in College of Business [details]

Local Groups Donate Over $2,000 in School Supplies to Portales Public Schools

Big Chief Tablets? – Pictured at the ENMU Campus Bookstore with the school supplies are: (front, L-R) Madison Johnson, granddaughter of C. A. and Peggy Johnson; Peggy Johnson, Elks Club; George and Sue Catanzaro, Elks Club; Romelia Hurtado de Vivas, Kiwanis; Bobby Brunson, ENMU Bookstore/Kiwanis; Bill Wood, Kiwanis; and Becky Flen, principal at J.P. Steiner Grade School. (back, L-R): C. A. Johnson, Elks Club/Kiwanis; James Lee, Elks Club/Kiwanis; Gene Gibbs, Elks Club; Elwyn Hulett, Kiwanis; Alexander Odome, Kiwanis; Todd Morris, principal at Valencia Grade School; and Jackie Burns, principal at L.L. Brown Grade School. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

In a cooperative effort between the Campus Bookstore at Eastern New Mexico University and the Portales Kiwanis, with a $1,000 donation from the Clovis/Portales Elks Club BPOE #1244 , over $2,000 in school supplies will be donated to Portales public schools.   The supplies will be distributed to principals at Brown, Steiner, James, Lindsey, and Valencia elementary schools, and Portales Junior High.  They, in turn, will distribute the supplies to those children who need it the most.   The supplies were purchased from the ENMU Bookstore and Portales Wal-Mart.    Donations were from private individuals, Portales Kiwanis members and Jerry Treadway, sales representative for the R. C. Taylor Company of Lubbock, Texas.

Fall Registration Ongoing at ENMU—Registration for the fall term at ENMU is underway. Courses are offered on campus, online and via instructional TV.

Currently enrolled students can register online at www.enmu.edu. Those not admitted should contact the Admissions Office.

For more information, call 1.800.FOR.ENMU (562.2175 locally) or e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu.

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Questions and Answers with Tonya Lane
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? (Please give some details about your job.) A. I am the Athletics Events Coordinator here at ENMU. I work in the Athletics department and I am pretty much in charge of coordinating game promotions and halftime events, assisting in promotional and fundraising activities for the Athletic Department, contacting current and prospective corporate sponsors for the athletic department and creating and designing tickets, flyers, etc. I have been at ENMU a little over two months. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. Before coming to ENMU, I lived in Lubbock, Texas where I was a student at Texas Tech University and graduated in December of 2005 with a BA in Public Relations.

Tonya Lane is the new Athletic Events Coordinator at Eastern. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Q. How do you feel about your current job, and what are your future plans?

A. I truly enjoy my current position here in the athletic department at ENMU. The work environment is such a comfortable and positive one and the faculty and staff are very friendly and helpful.

It is hard to say exactly what my future plans are as of now. My husband is currently a Lieutenant in the Air Force, and we plan on staying in for a little while, so we’ll have to see where that takes us!

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

A. I come from a bigger school that has about 30,000 currently enrolled students. Sometimes you can get lost in the crowd or feel a little intimidated in a classroom of 300 people. I love small town setting of ENMU; where everyone knows everyone. I come from a school where there is A LOT of school spirit and traditions and that’s the main thing I liked about Texas Tech University. I would like to see ENMU eventually have more traditions and school spirit.

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

A. I am from Dallas, Texas, which is a pretty big city. I loved growing up there because there was a lot to do and always something going on. I grew up with all of my family living really close together and I enjoyed that as well. I eventually want to move back there because most of family is still there and I just a big city girl. I’m not how well I would do out in the country.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I have two parents, my mother living in Dallas, TX and my father living in Midland, TX. Both graduated from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN. My mother majored in education and my father in business. I have a twin sister, who I LOVE DEARLY. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in business, specializing in real estate.

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

A. I love all kinds of music really, so I’m listening to whatever is on my satellite radio!

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. My favorite Foods are Chinese food and Italian food.

Q. What are your favorite sports?

A. Football and Basketball.

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot?

A. Miami, Florida

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

A. It’s a little scary when you’re talking about the war overseas, especially when your husband is in the military and you know that him going over there is inevitable. You hear about so many people dying over there everyday, and you can’t help but have this feeling in the pit of you stomach that something may happen to your loved one – God willing, it doesn’t.

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

A. SKYDIVING!!!!!!!

Kids Fly High at Greyhound Football Camp (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Fundamental Skills, Including Landing, Taught – The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound football program hosted a free football camp for kids on Monday, Aug. 14, at the ENMU practice football fields. Participants met their favorite Greyhound football players, got autographs and football tips. Activities included drills, games, a highlight film and fun with players and coaches.

Greyhounds Keep Portales 'Clean and Beautiful'

Pick Up More Trash Than a New York City Barge – Greyhound football players also participated in the state's "Clean and Beautiful" program in downtown Portales last Monday. The gridironers picked up trash from several blocks surrounding the Roosevelt County Courthouse. (photo by Veda Urioste)

(photo by Wendel Sloan)

(photo by Wendel Sloan)

KENW-TV Needs Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Fall Festival 2006 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering the telephones for a few hours during Sept. 2-10 for Fall Festival 2006.

If you are interested in helping us with the drive, please call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.

General Comments and Compliments

Thanks to Rick Bresler , Jane Blakeley and my staff for their assistance in this process. We look forward to greater reliability and responsiveness with our new telecommunications system. – Dr. Michael Elrod, ENMU-Ruidoso provost

And the rains came...

For at least four days and four nights – James Chacon snapped these photos Friday evening on campus.

Quote of the Week

"The whole problem can be stated quite simply by asking, 'Is there a meaning to music?' My answer would be, 'Yes.' And 'Can you state in so many words what the meaning is?' My answer to that would be, 'No.'" – Aaron Copland

General Obligation Bond Proposition "B" Would Renovate Music Building

General Obligation Bond Proposition "B" in the November 7 General Election is worth approximately $118 million to higher education in New Mexico, and $7.5 million for higher education in Curry and Roosevelt counties. *$4.5 million for renovation of ENMU Music Building *$3 million for Clovis Community College health center These projects will also have a great impact on local economies as the money spent will recycle several times. *Estimated Cost to Property Owners: $50,000 home--$5 per year $100,000 home--$10 per year $150,000 home--$15 per year *The net cost to property owners could be lower as older education bonds mature and are retired. Early voting begins Oct. 10. (design by Dave Ortega)

Construction Information from Hardhat Hound
Over the next three years, Eastern will grow with more than $37 million in construction and campus improvements. Here are highlights of upcoming projects: · The Alley: Meeting area construction to be started after work in Ground Zero is finished, possibly the first of the year · Campus Union: Roofing nearly complete; renovations to the dish room, bathrooms and coffee shop will be finished in November-December · ENMU fountain: New masonry installed; to be refilled by Aug. 28
· Greyhound Arena: Roofing will begin after Campus Union roof is complete · Library: Roofing began in early August and will be completed in December · New ENMU sign: Masonry finished, waiting on glass sculpture · Science Building: Renovation and expansion to start in November · New Student Apartments: Units should be occupied by August 2007 · West Campus: Paving will start during the school year

Question for Hardhat Hound? – If you have a question for Hardhat Hound about construction on campus, e-mail hardhat.committee@enmu.edu.

Submit Slogans for Hardhat Hound
The deadline is Aug. 31 to submit a short slogan for Hardhat Hound to use about about her construction projects around campus are benefitting ENMU. Submit to: hardhat.committee@enmu.edu. Recent Slogans Submitted: Racing to build our future: ENMU - Portales! Building for your future! RRRRuuuuffff work ahead

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Sign Up for Lifelong Wellness – Another fall semester is almost here, and we encourage you to join our Lifelong Wellness program. Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. Faculty and staff enrolled in Lifelong Wellness may choose to use the MaxPAC and Natatorium; employees not enrolled in Lifelong Wellness need to buy a pass for those facilities.

To enroll for fall, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell me which option you would like.
1-credit (You need to accumulate 27 half-hour activity sessions.)
2-credits (You need to accumulate 54 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell Mary the class and meeting days/times, and she'll save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. Sessions are scheduled on:
Friday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m., 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 8 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.

New Titles at Educational Software Clearinghouse – The New Mexico Educational Software Clearinghouse at the Center for Teaching Excellence, located in Room 102A of the College of Education, has updated its holdings and announce the following new educational software. [read]

Kids Can Celebrate Birthdays with Greyhounds, Cheerleaders and Mascots – During the 2006 fall season, kids can celebrate their birthday at Greyhound football games. The package includes getting autographs from Greyhound football players, taking pictures with the Ralph and Roxie mascots and cheerleaders, having their name announced and flashed across the scoreboard during the game, and being treated to soft drinks and popcorn with their friends.

For more information, call Draco Miller at 562.2204 or e-mail draco.miller@enmu.edu.

Lil' Hound Pound Offering T-shirts for First 200 Kids Who Join

The Lil' Hound Pound, Eastern New Mexico University's athletics club for kids 12 and under, will offer free T-shirts and membership cards to the first 200 kids who sign up this fall. Membership is free, and kids receive free admission to all home sporting events when wearing their Lil' Hound Pound T-shirts or presenting their cards at the gate. Kids must be accompanied by a paying adult for free admission.

Sign up by calling the Office of the ENMU Campus Bookstore at 562.2721 or the Office of Athletic Events at 562.2236. Members should watch the mail for updates during the season.

Updates from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]

Update on Prescription Drug Benefit – [read]

Calendar Items Being Accepted – University Relations is accepting calendar items for the online 2006-2007 University calendar. Calendaring your department's events helps everyone to be aware of what's happening around the University, and it helps your department when scheduling dates for new events. Take advantage of the easy, online process by sending all your calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. Please direct questions to Betsy Chavez at betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134.

Tutoring Positions Available for Undergraduate Students – [details]

Travel Voucher Available on Intranet – The Travel Voucher is now available on the intranet as a PDF form. You will need to make a copy for your records before submitting the original to the Business Office.

The Requisition is also available on the intranet as a PDF form. A requisition number will automatically be assigned when the form is opened. You will need to keep a copy of the requisition before sending it to the Business Office. If you need to prepare a second requisition, use the back key on the browser to go back to the menu and select Requisition again. When you go back in, the form will have another number. For this reason it is not recommended to "view" the form.

To access the Travel Voucher and Requisition, go into the intranet [http://inside.enmu.edu/] or go to ENMU home page, click on Faculty and Staff]; click on Forms; click on Business Office and then click on either Travel Voucher or Requisition.

The Business Office will have a supply of Travel Vouchers and Requisitions until depleted.

Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions.

Absence Report Form Available Online—The Report of Absence for Exempt Employees (professional and at-will) form is now available on the intranet under Personnel forms. If you have any questions, contact Personnel Services at 562.2115.

Please Help Save Energy—As many of you are aware, the University is experiencing major increases in utility costs. The electric bill through March is approximately $230,000 higher than last year. Please help to conserve electricity by shutting off lights in classrooms, dorm rooms, offices and other areas when not in use. Thank you.

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 4, 2006

Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, 2006

Winter Break: Close at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007

Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 19, 2007

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

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, ext. 0. The dispatcher will then send a Campus Officer to assist you.

Graduate Catalog Available as PDF Document—The 2004-06 Graduate Catalog is available as a pdf document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Undergraduate Catalog Available as PDF Document—The 2005-07 Undergraduate Catalog is available as a pdf document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

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Distance Education and Outreach

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

Home Gourmet Done Simply - Join Adam Baca, certified chef du cuisine, FCS-98, 6:30-8 p.m., for one or all three of these hands-on classes: Monday, Sept.18 for Coq au Vin; Tuesday, Oct. 10 for Seared Tri-tip Steak with Black Bean Rice Cakes; and Thursday, Nov. 9 for Appetizer Night. Each class is $18 with a $10 lab fee, payable to the instructor. Due to food purchase and preparation for specific numbers, these classes must be prepaid with no refunds issued to non-attendees.

Tips and Strategies to Finding and Submitting Grants – Learn about important elements to finding grants and reading instructions for nonprofits and government agencies offered by Jo Laney with Grants and Contracts at ENMU Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please register by Sept. 18.

Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement – Join Victor Baca, R. Ph. for this informative class and discover the facts concerning this alternative, doctor-prescribed hormone therapy Thursday, Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $25. Please register by Sept. 18.

Swimming - For ages 4 and up three rotations Mon.-Thu., 4-4:50 p.m. will be offered at the Natatorium this fall by Red Cross certified instructors. Rotation 1 is Sept. 11-21; rotation 2 is Oct 2-12 and rotation 3 is Oct 23-Nov. 2. The fee is $40. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Aqua Aerobics – Try this soothing exercise Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 6, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium. The fee is discounted to $90 prepaid by Sept. 6 or $8 per week.

Beginning Guitar – For students 12-18 years Mondays, Sept. 11-Nov. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,SAS-166. Instructor Kirby Rowan states no prior experience is required, but you must have a playable guitar, notebook and pen. The fee is $75. Please register by Sept. 6.

Parent Empowerment-How to Help Your Children Learn – Find out six easy steps on how to help your children learn easier in this interactive class taught by Jo Laney, ENMU Grants and Contracts, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6:30-9 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $25. Please register by Sept. 7.

World Dance – Ages 10 years through adult can learn different forms of ethnic dance with Dayna Kennedy Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 6, 6-6:50 p.m., GA-11. The fee is $75. Please wear long skirt with hip scarf and register by Sept. 8.

Night Sky-A Look at Our Universe – Bring your binoculars and join astronomy enthusiast Mick Hoffman Friday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., Tech-119A. A planisphere is included with your registration of $10 per family. Please register by Sept. 12.

Pilates – Join Joseph Sanders Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 5-Nov. 30, 5:20-6 p.m., UTC-161 this semester. Be sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. No classes will be held Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 26, 31 and Nov. 23. The fee is $60. Please register by Aug. 31.

Yoga – Relax and stretch your body with Lisa Moyer Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 29, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel and mat. The fee is $65. An optional textbook can be acquired for approximately $10. Please register by Aug. 31.

Introduction to Homeschooling – This workshop, conducted twice for your convenience by Barbara Senn, will introduce the basics of homeschooling Thursday, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m., ED-118 or Tuesday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, GA-7. The fee is only $10 including one or both parents. Please register by Sept 1 or 7, respectively.

Beginning Tennis – Andy Mason welcomes both beginners and intermediate players ages 8 through adult Thursdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ENMU Tennis Courts next to the College of Business. The fee is $70. Tennis racket and balls and athletic shoes are required. Please register by Sept. 1.

Tumbling – Deborah McGrew offers three skill-related tumbling classes this fall, Fridays, Sept. 8-Dec. 1, GA-11. Beginning Tumbling for ages 5 years and older meets 6-6:50 p.m. for $70; Intermediate Tumbling meets 7-7:50 p.m. for $70; and Advanced Tumbling meets 8-8:50 p.m. for $75. Please register by Sept. 5.

Scuba Diving – This Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) Open Water Scuba class will be held over two weekends, Sept. 8-10 at ENMU and Sept. 23-24 in Santa Rosa at Blue Hole with Mike Hale instructing. Please call Distance Education and Outreach at 562.2165 for information on locations, times, materials and fees. Please register by Sept. 5.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Lyrical—Join Taryn Dedeaux for this 14-week program in one or more of seven skill-related classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 29-Dec. 7, GA-11. The fee is $80 with a $5 (one per family) recital fee. Leotard, appropriate shoes and costume required. Call Distance Education and Outreach at 562.2165 for class days and times.

Cheerleading—Krystle King is back this fall with an eight-week dance class for students 5-10 years old Wednesdays, Aug. 30-Oct. 18, 5-5:50 p.m., GA-11. Students should wear T-shirt, shorts and athletic shoes. The fee is $40. Please register by Aug. 25.

Puppy Kindergartent—This class taught by Rhomylly Forbes Wednesdays, Aug. 30-Oct. 4, 6-7 p.m., in Career Technical Education Building is back by popular demand for any breed of dog age 12 weeks or older in need of basic socialization/obedience skills. Please bring your puppy’s vaccine record (but not your puppy) to the first class. Dogs must be contained by training collar and six-foot leather or nylon leash by the second class. Owners are also responsible for their dog’s reward treats. The fee is $35. Please register by Aug. 25.

Hip Hop—Mytrice Williams will offer a 14-week session in hip hop this fall for ages 6 years through adult Thursdays, Aug. 31-Dec. 7, 8-8:50 p.m., GA-11. The fee is $80 with an additional $5 recital fee (one per family). This class will not be ordering costumes but improvising their wardrobe with inexpensive purchases or simple sewing. Please register by Aug. 28. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Small changes make a big difference in eliminating ergonomic hazards.

You need to be kind to your eyes. Avoid glare with matte finishes or indirect lighting. Locate commonly used displays (screens, etc.) at or slightly below eye level. Easy does it when typing. Keep your wrists in a neutral position and strike keys lightly. Have a seat, but make sure it's adjusted properly to avoid back pain. Reduce the amount of time spent standing on hard surfaces. Anti-fatigue mats are a good choice.

If you can, reduce the amount of physical effort needed to complete a task or maintain control of equipment. Get a handle on tool safety. Provide tools with cushioned grips and optimize the handle size to accommodate the user and the task. Automate highly repetitive tasks whenever possible. If you can't, provide short breaks, let the worker control the pace, increase the variety of tasks, or provide job rotation.

Use carts to move heavy loads. Pushing is preferable to pulling. Take a look around. Periodic worksite analyses can uncover ergonomic problems before they lead to injuries.

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

Computing
Word series – Get easy access to documents you use often
Want to keep documents you frequently use handy for future use? Using the Work menu is an easy way to keep your favorite Word files accessible.
To add the Work menu to the menu bar or a toolbar:
1. On the Tools menu, click Customize, and then click the Commands tab.
2. In the Categories box, click Built-in Menus.
3. Click Work in the Commands box and drag it to the menu bar or displayed toolbar.
With the Work menu on your toolbar you can add any Word document to the Work menu.
To add a Work document to the Work menu:
1. To add the current document to the Work menu, on the Work menu, click Add to Work Menu.
2. To open a document on the Work menu, click the document you want to open on the Work menu.
To remove a Work document from the Work menu:
1. Press CTRL+ALT+-(dash). Your cursor will look like a large, bold underscore.
2. On the Work menu, click the document you want to remove.

Outlook series – Your email can alert you when an important message arrives
You can set your system to display a prominent message in the center of the screen or play a unique sound when an important message arrives. Here is how,
1. Go to Tools, Rules and Alerts, New Rule.
2. Be sure “start from a blank rule” is selected.
3. Highlight “Check Messages When They Arrive”
4. And click Next.
5. Now set the conditions that trigger the alarm.
6. You can select “From people” and specify a person’s email address or base your alert on any aspect of the incoming message, such as words in the subject or message body.
7. When you have chosen the conditions, click Next to specify the type of alert action you want.
8. For a pop-up alert choose “Display a Specific Message in the New Item Alert Window” and enter the desired message to pop-up, e.g., “Your Boss has emailed you”.
9. For a sound check “Play a Sound” and specify the sound by clicking the hyperlinked word “sound” in the rule description window.

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 4786 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.eduMeetings

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)

Student News

If you are proud of Eastern New Mexico University and are looking for a fun way to show it, then we may be looking for you.  ENMU is looking for a new Ralph mascot.  Anyone interested in showing off their school spirit can contact B.J. Bernet at 693.1060 or 762.4183.  Thanks your school support. 

Are you outgoing, organized, a sophomore or above, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and enjoy working with students?  The ENMU Freshman Seminar program is looking for students to serve as Learning Facilitators for UNIV 101.  A stipend is available. If you are interested in applying, a complete job description and application is available in the Advising Center (SAS 232) or e-mail Cheryl.Pachak-Brooks@enmu.edu. Completed applications are due no later than Tuesday, Aug. 22. 

ENMU-Roswell News

Faculty and staff at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will gather in the Performing Arts Center on Friday, Aug. 25, at 8 a.m. for in-service, continuing the 49th year of instruction. Campus offices will be closed on Friday so that all staff and faculty can attend in-service.

The fall semester at ENMU-Roswell begins Monday, Aug. 28. Dr. Judy Armstrong, ENMU-Roswell provost, will speak about the state of the University and issues for the upcoming academic year. Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, will present "Spirit of Eastern" awards to six Roswell campus employees. Service awards will also be presented to a number of employees, recognizing their years of dedication to ENMU-Roswell.

Dr. Jeff Weinrech, Awards Administrator for Quality New Mexico, will be the guest speaker.

Read the August issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [read]

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit November 13-15 by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell has been accredited by the Commission since 1971. Its accreditation is at the associate’s degree level.

Off-Campus News

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at the Presbyterian campus house on the corner of Avenue K and University. The contact person is Janice at 505.356.9191.

Portales ranked 15th in quality-of-life

If you’re looking for a small town with a great quality of life, Portales, N. M., is the place to be. According to a study conducted by Bizjournals.com, of 577 micropolitan areas, Portales ranked 15th in the nation and ninth in the western United States in overall quality of life. The goal of the study was to identify America’s most attractive micropolitan areas and points were given to small, well-rounded communities where the economy is strong, traffic is light, the cost of living is moderate, adults are well-educated, and access to big-city attractions is reasonably close. The ranking indicates that Portales, New Mexico is a great place to live and work.

The study identified 12 categories including population growth, per capita income, small business growth, professional jobs, commuting, cost of living, and advanced degrees. Cities were given points for positive results and negative scores if they were below the national averages. These scores were then totaled to determine its overall rank on the list of micropolitan areas.

Portales, the smallest city in the top 25, received a quality of life score of 8.96, the 15th highest score in the nation. According Scott Thomas, the author of the study, the income per capita, short commuting times, exceptionally low taxes, and substantial percentage of adults with a graduate degree are huge factors in why Portales is one of the top places to live in America. The only obstacle to overcome to be in the top 10 listing is our access to a large metropolitan area. Los Alamos was the only other New Mexico city to be recognized in the top 20.

Portales Mayor, Orlando Ortega Jr. says, “It is exciting and very deserving to have Portales ranked 15th in quality of life among the micropolitan category. The community as a whole is very focused and has been working diligently for some years now to provide the best quality of life possible, offer opportunity and the American dream to all who choose to live in Portales."

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