Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcements form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups if the group is non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

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The Golden Dragon Acrobats Will Appear at ENMU on Thursday
by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

Eastern will host The Golden Dragon Acrobats at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, on the main stage of the University Theatre Center. The event is free and open to the public.

The Golden Dragons are an acrobatic group who have performed in all 50 states and over 65 countries. The group counts among its honors seven Association of Campus Activities Entertainer of the Year awards.

The show will present physical and daring acrobatics combined with elaborate traditional costumes in brilliant colors.

For a more detailed description, go to: www.artfegan.com/CGDA/CGDA_Home.htm.

For more information, call the Associated Students Activities Board at 562.2631.

Snow White Being Presented on December 9-10 – Distance Education and Outreach dance students will present Snow White Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre Center under the direction of Taryn Dedeaux with choreographed numbers by instructors Taryn Dedeaux, Cassie Brooks and Mytrice Williams. Dayna Kennedy's World Dance class will also perform. Admission is free.

President's Holiday Reception Set for December 11 – The President’s Holiday Reception will be from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, in the Campus Union Ballroom. All employees are invited.

How to Find Out if ENMU is Closed Because of Weather Conditions – To find out if ENMU is closed during inclement weather, call the weather line at 562.4636, check ENMU's home page, your office e-mail or voice mail. View inclement weather closing policy here [policy].

Hardhat Committee Meets Tomorrow – The Hardhat Committee meets at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) in the Regents Room of the Administration Building to share updates on campus construction projects. All meetings are open to everyone.

Gillian Andersen Invites You to Go Caroling – "I love to sing (especially Christmas music), and I want to see if other faculty might be interested in joining me for some Christmas Caroling in our community. I am particularly interested in going to the nursing home; I worked at one years ago, and some of those folks never get a visitor. It would also be great fun to go around town and show some Christmas cheer to our friends and neighbors. Anyone is welcome to join. Please contact gillian.andersen@enmu.edu, or call 562.2335 if you are interested. When I get some idea of how many people want to go, I can work out a time." – Gillian Andersen

Lucky Winners of Native American Affairs Drawing – The winners of the Native American Affairs drawing to raise money for the Rayla Parraz Scholarship were Nina Bjornsson, who won a painting donated by Stephanie and Greg Booker; and Ronnie Birdsong, winner of a print donated by Dr. Elizabeth Galligan.

Gospel Choir to Perform at Children's Home on December 9 – The Eastern Inspiration, a gospel choir sponsored by African American Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University, will Christmas carol at the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home (NMCCH) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The Children’s Home is located at 1356 NM 236.

For more information, call African American Affairs at 562.2437 or NMCCH at 356.5372.

Clarification from President's Office About Winter Break –We understand there has been some confusion regarding the upcoming winter break.

To clarify the schedule approved by the Board of Regents, the winter break will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, and the campus will reopen for its normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Board approved six days of University closure for this year's winter break, and this is the schedule the administration thought would best fit the majority of our people's plans.

If you have questions, please contact your Support or Professional Senate president (Esther Morrison or John Prater), or my office or your senior administrator.

Thank you,

Steve Gamble
President

Christmas Trees for Sale – Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc. will sell fresh cut Christmas trees from Mora, N.M.  We will have trees ranging from 4 feet to 14 feet in height. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Vietnam Veterans charity.  If you would like to purchase a tree, contact Diego Espinoza at 505.980.7510 or at Diego.espinoza@enmu.edu.

Donations Accepted for International Affairs Calendar to Fund Scholarship – Rosa Zamora, the director of International Affairs, has put together a yearly calendar featuring the different countries Eastern New Mexico University students come from. The calendar lists international as well as United States holidays.

International Affairs is raising funds for the first international scholarship through donations for the calendars through April. The scholarship will be awarded at the International Affairs Banquet on April 4.

For more information, call 562.4914.

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

Faculty Research Forum Set for January 26 – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites you to attend their Faculty Research Forum’s Inaugural Presentation at noon on Friday, Jan. 26 in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union Building:

The forum will feature a research panel addressing "Seeing the Work Before Us: Interconnections between Physical Work, Class Hierarchy, and Social Mobility," presented by the Department of Languages and Literature faculty: Dr. Linda Sumption, Ms. Carol Erwin and Dr. Mary Ayala.

Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from the cafeteria.

In the News

Zias Come Back from 20 Down in Second Half to Beat Cameron – [the rest of the story]

Greyhounds Go on 21-2 Run to Defeat Cameron – [the rest of the story]

Son-in-Law of ENMU Board of Regents President Killed in Iraq – [the rest of the story]

ENMU Prepares for Re-accreditation – Eastern New Mexico University is concluding a yearlong process of extensive self-evaluation required for re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Accreditation fosters excellence and ongoing improvement for the University. The accreditation covers every aspect of the institution—to improve the educational process for all students and to assure the institution’s effectiveness in meeting those needs. As a campus community, we look forward to the experience and to learning from it to make Eastern New Mexico University an even stronger institution.
[more details]

Higher Learning Commission Seeks Public Comment – ENMU seeks public comment on the quality of the institution and its academic programs as part of a comprehensive evaluation visit March 12-14, 2007, by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

To comment, contact Dr. Linda Gies at 562.2322.

Human Rights Film Series Presents 'Fidel' on December 4 – The Human Rights Film Series will present "Fidel: The The Untold Story," a film by Estela Bravo at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, in the CUB Sandia Room. Admission is free and the public is invited.

The following information was provided by professor Doug Morris:

Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial figures of the past 50 years. This film goes beyond the simplistic demonization of all things Cuban one typically hears or sees in the US and offers a more complex and nuanced view of the ongoing Cuban revolution and Fidel. It includes interviews with Fidel, Alice Walker, Nelson Mandela, Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, Sydney Pollack, Wayne Smith, and many others, as well as rarely seen archival footage from the Cuban struggle. The film explores why people around the world revere Fidel as a heroic champion of the poor and oppressed, and why Cuba is often viewed as "the critical conscience of Latin America."

Commencement Reception Set for December 15 – The Commencement Reception for ENMU graduates of Fall 2006 will be Friday, Dec. 15, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

Update on ENMU-Ruidoso Renovation – The renovation project is approaching 75 percent completion.

· We will have the heating systems working to full capacity by the end of today.
· The Vowel classroom will be closed beginning Friday, Dec. 1. This area will be remodeled and transformed into our new bookstore. This portion of the project will take approximately 30 days. The new bookstore will be open for business sometime in late February or early March 2007.
· The hallway leading to the ITV classrooms will also be closed and in various stages of demolition and renovation beginning the week of Dec. 18. This area along with the bookstore will be closed to all public traffic until after the first of the year.
· The larger project is entering the final stages with flooring, ceiling tiles, and restroom installation of lavatories, water closets, etc. We will have the new classrooms and restrooms ready for occupancy by the start of classes on Jan. 15.
· The library may not be entirely ready to open until the first of February. However, we will keep the old library open until further notice.
· Once the library staff has made the transition to the new area, the existing library will undergo minor renovations to add an additional office, and reconfigure other spaces for use by the Student Services staff. They will move into this area sometime in mid to late March.
· The old conference room, now Student Services, will become the faculty center when it is vacated by SS staff sometime in late March or early April. The Dean of Student Learning will be located in the main office with faculty sharing the outer spaces. Work stations will be installed with computer access for faculty to work on their classes, meet with students and receive or place phone calls.

Of course, please keep in mind that construction projects of this nature do not always progress in a linear fashion, and may well change due to a variety of situations beyond our control. Please drop me a note if you have any questions or concerns. – Mike Elrod

BESO Organization Sponsoring Raffle – The Bilingual Student Organization is hosting a fundraising raffle to send students to the national convention:
The prizes are:
1st prize: 1 Park Bench (Burns Hardware)
2nd Prize- 1 Case Castrol Motor Oil (Quick Lube)
3rd Prize: Men's ENMU Sweatshirt (ENMU Bookstore)
4th Prize: Women's Sweatshirt (ENMU Bookstore)
5th Prize: Gift Certificate $25 (C&S)
6th Prize: 1-75 Piece Tool Set (Auto Zone)
7yh Prize: Hair Cut (Sylvia's Beauty Salon)
8th Prize: Set of 7 Classic Books
9th Prize- Movie Rental
10th Prize: Set of Children's Christmas Books
11th -15th Prize: Balloon Bouquet
16-20th Prize: 1 Gift Wrap
(Prizes 11-20th) from Balloons-N-Wrappers.
Need not be present to win.
Contact: Dr.Romelia Hurtado de Vivas in Education 158, or Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu, or 562.2977.

Native American Course Being Offered in Spring – In the spring 2007 semester, Jonathan Wilson, assistant professor of English, is offering an upper division Native American Literature(s) course that focuses on the novels of Louise Erdrich and current Native American criticism by such notable writers as Leslie Marmon Silko, N.Scott Momaday, Catherine Rainwater, Craig Wommack, and Kenneth Roemer.

The course is “What Exactly is a Native American: An Introduction to Native American Authors and Literature(s)?”

Mr. Wilson is a specialist in Native American Literature(s). Wilson’s thesis, “The Brotherhood of the Earth: An Examination of Simon Ortiz and Thomas King’s Literature from an Ecological and Deconstructionist Perspective,” and dissertation, “Notions of Home in Native American Fiction,” confront issues of Native American identity, existence, and survival in a post-colonial world.

KENW Needs Volunteers – Volunteers for KENW Television’s Winterfest 2006 membership drive are needed. Support KENW-TV by volunteering to answer the telephone for a few hours at some point through Dec.10. To volunteer, call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or email us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Enter Holiday Door Decorating Ideas – Get into the Holiday Spirit by entering ENMU's door decorating contest by Dec. 6. Your door or window must be decorated and ready for judging prior to Dec. 8. Entry fee is $2 per door/window. Winner gets the pot!

Anyone interested in entering will need to complete an entry form and return the form and fee to Station #15 by Dec. 6. Remote sites are encouraged to join in the fun and can participate by sending a shot of their door to Station #15 no later than Dec. 8. For more information, e-mail bonnie.sink@enmu.edu.

Fall 2006 Teacher Fair Set for December 12 – The 2006 Fall Teacher Fair has been set for Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Hosted by Counseling and Career Services, the event provides prospective teachers the opportunity to interview with school district representatives. Interview sign-ups continue through Dec. 4. in Room 214 of the Student Academic Services Building. Applicants should bring their résumés and references. Members of the community are welcome. For more information, call Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211.

Anthropology Class Missing from Spring Schedule – Anthropology 243, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, is being offered as an online class in for the 2007 spring semester. This class was accidentally omitted from the printed schedule. Anth. 243 is a general education course. For more information, contact Dr. John Montgomery at ext. 2180.

Academic Honors Convocation – The Fall 2006 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, Dec. 15, for those students receiving graduation honors. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Available for Download – Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) is available for download from Microsoft. Should you decide to download IE7 and need assistance with the installation or setup, please contact the Helpdesk at x4357.

Eastern Alumni Association Scholarships Available – The Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association established this award to provide encouragement and financial support for students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University. It is designated for children and grandchildren of ENMU alumni.

Each scholarship awarded is to be in the amount of $1000, and the number of scholarship recipients chosen is at the committee’s discretion, based on the amount of income received from the MBNA affinity fund. The recipient must reapply each year.

Selection Criteria

Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the intent of earning a college degree.
Must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from or attended Eastern (preference will be given to graduate’s children/grandchildren).
When all other factors are equal, financial need will be considered.

This award is for the academic year and becomes effective in the fall semester following the student’s completion of 30 college credit hours (i.e. sophomore status)

The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 12, 2007. For more information, contact Heather Haacke in the Alumni Affairs at 505.562.2125, or e-mail heather.haacke@enmu.edu.

Quote of the Week

"No man can justly censure or condemn another, because indeed no man truly knows another." – Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682), English physician, writer

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

Distance Education and Outreach

The following is a list of Distance Education and Outreach offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

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.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Please Don't Ignore Tape, Barricades and Orange Fencing

Caution tape, barricades, and orange fencing. What do these items have in common? They are safety devices to keep people from going into an area that is unsafe for pedestrian traffic. It is not merely a suggestion, it is a warning that if you enter this area you are at risk of injury. Human nature is to take the shortest route, and the caution tape is for people that don’t know how to watch out for obstacles and/or falling debris. Fencing was installed at the Campus Union building when they were taking down huge sheets of glass, and people were still going over the barricades. Caution tape, barricades, orange fencing, and other safety devices are used to keep people from going into a work area that is unsafe. Please do not go under or through these safety devices. They are there for your protection. The life you save may be your own.

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

Computing
Outlook series- To quickly move between Outlook windows or other programs
Use the ALT-TAB key combination. While holding the ALT and pressing tab, it will cycle you through each of the running programs. Release the keys when you find the one you want.

PowerPoint series – Playing Sounds Across Slides in PowerPoint
Sounds stop playing when you move to the next slide. If you want them to play across multiple slides or even for the entire presentation, try this:
1. Go to the slide where you want the sound to begin playing
2. Choose Insert, Movies and Sounds
3. Click Sound from Clip Organizer (or Sound from File) to insert the sound. If you don't want the sound icon to appear in the slide show, drag it just off the slide.
4. Click yes when asked if you want the sound to play automatically. If you are not asked this, don't worry, the next steps will let you set that (or double-check the settings if you were asked and said yes.)
5. Right-click the sound's icon and pick Custom Animation from the popup menu. The Custom Animation pane will open and your sound file should be listed.
6. Click the arrow directly to the right of the sound icon to pull down the various options
7. Select Effect Options, and on the Effects tab, click the radio button beside Stop Playing after XXX slides. Put 999 in the box so the track will play throughout all your slides, even if you go back and forth among slides. PowerPoint considers each transition a "slide," so you want to put a large number in there.
8. Check the settings in the Timing tab. To play automatically, the timing should be set to Start After Previous with a 0-second delay. Click OK to close the dialog box.

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 4908 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.

Telephony – To change the personal greeting:
• From Ready, press 4 6
• Record greeting
• Press # to accept and turn on greeting

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

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)

Student News

Don't forget to meet with your faculty advisor and register for classes before you leave for the holiday break.  Classes have already begun to fill and it is important that you make your schedule as soon as possible.  If you have declared your major, please visit your faculty advisor or department chair to arrange for advising.  If you have not declared your major, please contact the Advising Center at 562.2338 or come by SAS 232 to set up an appointment.   

Thesis Defense

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

name: Thomas L. Lloyd

title_of_thesis: An Analysis of the Worked Bone and Antler Artifacts from Salmon Ruin, San Juan County, NM

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Thursday

date: 12/07/2006

time: 8:00

am_pm: AM

Thesis Defense

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

name: Barry Johnson, Jr.

title_of_thesis: Enhancing Reading Achievement: Observing, Evaluating, and Utilizing Effective Strategies for Parents of Hispanic Students

building: Education

room: 101

day: Monday

date: 12/11/2006

time: 10:30

am_pm: AM

ENMU-Roswell News

Read the new issue of 'Eastern Clips' – [read[

Recurring Information Resource Section

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours —For your safety and security on campus, please note the following contact numbers for University Police: University Police can be contacted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 562.2392. Dial 311 anytime from campus phones for non-emergencies, or use cell phone number 760.2945.

New Employees Must Complete I-9 Form – All new employees (faculty, professionals, support staff, student hires, work study students and graduate assistants) must report to Payroll (if a student employee) or Personnel Services (all other employees) before starting to work. All employees must complete an I-9 (eligibility to work in the US) and Drug Free Workplace form prior to commencing work. New employees cannot be paid until these forms are completed. Employees must present identification required by the Department of Homeland Security when completing the forms such as: i.e., driver's license and social security card or passport. Please contact Personnel Services at 562.2115 if you have any questions.

Open Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. If you are already enrolled, you do not need to re-enroll or contribute more hours. The policy and enrollment forms are available at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php. For more information, call Personnel at 2115.

Self-Study Draft on the Web – ENMU's Self-Study drafts and other materials for ENMU's re-accreditation are now available on the web. See http://inside.enmu.edu/self-study/index.php and http://www.enmu.edu/self-study/. Please use the feedback forms to provide your comments. The self-study needs to be as accurate and valuable as possible.

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.

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

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

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.

Off-Campus News

Community Services Center Seeking Food

The Community Services Center is a 501(c3) private not-for-profit corporation which has been in existence since 1965. We serve as the sponsoring agency for many programs in our community. These programs include, but are not limited to the following: The Senior Meal Site; Adult Day Care; Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program; Home Care Programs; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; senior transportation; Food Pantry; Commodities; Assistance with gas, wood, or propane through the PNM Good Neighborhood Fund; rent/mortgage and food assistance through the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency); and water utility assistance through The Salvation Army.

The Food Pantry located at the Center provides canned foods for approximately 30 needy families each month. These families can receive food from the CSC Food Pantry up to twice per year. We strive to keep the Food Pantry stocked at all times through community donations from the Post Office’s Annual “Stamp-Out Hunger Campaign,” and through donations from various service clubs and organizations.

During the holiday season the CSC Food Pantry is hit especially hard by needy families in our community. The Community Services Center would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Family & Consumer Sciences Family Resource Management Class for their efforts in helping us stock our Food Pantry for the Holidays by “Trick or Treating for Cans” on Halloween night. In addition, we have had several other students as well as faculty members that have contributed significantly to the Food Pantry, and we sincerely appreciate it. Several programs offered through the Community Services Center rely heavily on community donations, especially the Food Pantry and the Senior Meal Site. If you would like more information about the programs or services offered through the Community Services Center, located at 1100 Community Way in Portales, please call 356-8576.

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