Announcements
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(Coming in Next Week's Monday Memo – A story with photos of how ENMU's 1965-66 men's basketball team was wrongly depicted in the "Glory Road" movie as being all-white. Also, photos of the Chinese New Year's Banquet in the Ballroom.)

Bi-Monthly Human Rights Film Series Kicks Off Tonight
by Helena Rodriguez
ENMU Communication Services

A film will be shown at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales Monday on the life and times of human rights activist, author and professor Howard Zinn.

“You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train” is slated for 7:30 p.m. on Monday in the Sandia Room in the Campus Union Building. The nonpartisan, community-based Friends for Democracy will co-sponsor the bi-monthly Human Rights Film Series throughout the spring semester at Eastern.

The movie is free, open to the public and will be followed by discussion.

“Howard Zinn, author of the best-selling “A People’s History of the United States,” has dedicated his life to addressing issues of human rights and non-violence,” said Doug Morris, an assistant professor of reading at Eastern. “The film is a social-autobiography that examines Zinn’s intellectual and social contributions in working to overcome poverty, inequality, political repression, civil rights violations and US military violence.”

Morris added, “The film doesn’t just look at problems, but gives people hope that when we work together we can overcome injustices. A fundamental message is that we must find ways to work to abolish the conditions and transform the institutions that give rise to human rights violations and so much unnecessary human suffering.”

A sign in Morris’s office in the College of Education reads, “Teach peace, study war no more!” and is just one indication of his active stance against human rights violations. Prior to coming to Eastern in August, he was at Penn State, which he said is a leading military research institution, and yet he noted that there are no classes on “peace and social justice. In effect, we, as a culture, spend a lot of time promoting violence and very little time studying and promoting non-violence.”

Morris said, “Goals of the film series are to bring people together as a community, raise awareness about human rights problems, open up dialogue, serve as a forum for organization on a local level, and create a sense that an engaged, fair, informed, involved, and inclusive participatory democratic society is something worth struggling for.

“This is not the kind of thing one can do alone; these are social and institutional problems, so people must come together socially to overcome them,” Morris said. “I think a human rights film series can provide people with some critical tools to think through and beyond ‘the Great Brainwash’ that often narrowly limits our exposure to, and understanding of, what really goes on in the world and what we are allowed to know and discuss about what really goes on.

The Human Rights Film Series will screen a different film every other Monday at the same time and place. On Feb.13 “Weapons of Mass Deception” will be shown. Fliers and posters announcing the full series will be distributed soon.

For more information, contact Morris at 505.562.2207 or e-mail doug.morris@enmu.edu.

Microsoft Outlook Training Set for Wednesday, February 1 – The Superusers group will conduct training on Microsoft Outlook 2003. The training consists of: Creating a contact; Creating a distribution list; Searching for contacts; Viewing contacts; Printing Contact information; Quick Tip: Assigning Categories to contacts.

If you need help in Outlook, this is the place to be: University Computer Center Room 108, Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. or from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in University Computer Center, Room 107.

There is limited space available, so reserve your space as soon possible by e-mailing candace.Baros@enmu.edu.

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. Please indicate which day you will attend.

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

Employee Briefs

Student Affairs is proud to announce that Ms. Barbara James of Western New Mexico University has agreed to join Eastern New Mexico University as our Director of Campus Life. Ms. James holds an MBA degree from WNMU and has 17 years of experience in student personnel programs. She will begin her new duties on Feb. 6.

Richard Hanna, ENMU graduate, was selected as the 2005 Realtor of theYyear by the Commercial Association of Realtors for the state of New Mexico.

Special Thank You

I would first of all like to thank all of the folks involved in having my very nice retirement reception held in the SAS Atrium Commons area. Also, to all the special folks that took the time to come to the reception. There are not enough words of thanks I could give to all the many people I have worked with both at Physical Plant and the campus-wide community. It is my hope that each and every one of you can accomplish this great achievement in life – retirement after 25 great years of dedicated service to Eastern New Mexico University. God bless you all. – John Wall/Grounds Manager

A special thank you to Gene Bundy in Archives for his assistance in researching the 1966 Greyhound basketball team depicted in the movie "Glory Road," and proving that the movie's depiction about it being an all-white team was wrong. – Communication Services

ENMU Fish and Wildlife Club Scholarship – Amount: $250 for Spring 2006 Semester; Open to paid club members in their junior or senior year. How to apply: Write a 600-word (maximum) essay on your goals as a wildlife or fisheries professional, your research interests in the areas of wildlife or fisheries ecology, or the impact you would like to make in the field of wildlife or fisheries conservation.

Essays will be judged anonymously by a panel of Biology professors at ENMU. Essays will be judged with the following criteria in mind: originality, creativity, and enthusiasm. Remember to be realistic and use proper grammar. E-mail your completed essay as a Microsoft Word document to Dr. Keller at greg.keller@enmu.edu by 5 p.m. on Feb. 17. Late submissions will not be considered. The winner will be announced by spring break.

Information About Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarships – The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is now accepting nominations from undergraduate institutions for its Graduate Scholarship Program, one of the largest and most competitive scholarship programs in the country. College seniors at more than 2,000 accredited institutions in America, and alumni who have graduated from these institutions since May 2001 may compete for the scholarships, which can total as much as $50,000 per year for up to six years.

Eastern New Mexico University, like all accredited baccalaureate universities and colleges in the country, may nominate two people for consideration to receive a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship. The scholarship recipients may pursue any graduate or professional degree at any accredited university or college. However, to be eligible, the person must not have already started a graduate or professional degree program full-time. The scholarships are based, in part, on financial need.

The nomination process at Eastern begins by submitting the application and supporting materials by March 1, 2006, to Dr. Steven Palmer, the Eastern New Mexico University scholarship representative. The materials should be dropped off at the College of Business Dean’s Office (COB 203) or mailed to Dr. Palmer at ENMU, College of Business, Station 49, 1500 South Avenue K, Portales, New Mexico 88130. Application materials are available on the Foundation's website, www.jackkentcookefoundation.org, or by calling 1.800.498.6478.

The Foundation will award the graduate scholarships in early summer 2006 for use during the 2006-2007 academic year, and will renew each award in subsequent years based on performance. Last year, the Foundation awarded 77 of these scholarships. A panel of national experts will assist the Foundation in selecting scholars. Candidates for the scholarship must be nominated by the faculty representative at their undergraduate institution.

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 2000 by the estate of Jack Kent Cooke to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. It focuses in particular on individuals with financial need. In addition to the Graduate Scholarship Program, the Foundation offers full scholarships to outstanding students with financial need who are transferring from two-year institutions to four-year institutions to pursue a bachelor's degree, scholarships to help high-achieving youth develop their talents and abilities throughout high school, and grants programs in areas directly related to its mission.

Nominees must, at a minimum, meet all of the following eligibility requirements:

• Nominees may be drawn from seniors or recent graduates. Current students must have senior status by Dec. 31, 2005. Recent alumni must have graduated in the last five years (since May 2001).

• Nominees have applied to an accredited university and plan to start their first graduate or professional degree full-time in fall 2006.

• Nominees must have cumulative college GPAs of 3.50 or better on a 4.0 scale. This cumulative GPA must include all college-level courses.

• Nominees must have unmet financial need.

The selection criteria for the scholarship and for nomination by the ENMU selection committee are:

· Academic achievement and intelligence: Strong grades (both cumulative and improved over time), academic awards and honors, difficult curriculum and courses, and substantive assessments by those providing confidential letters of recommendation.

· Unmet financial need: Nominees must show unmet financial need, which has two components, (i) education costs that exceed to an appreciable degree other grant awards and (ii) insufficient student and family income to meet educational costs. Students receiving full funding for their four-year degree will not be competitive for this scholarship. One possible indicator of financial need is the receipt of need-based aid while in college.

· Will to succeed: Determination and perseverance in the face of challenges, commitment to obtaining an education, success in other pursuits, or assumption of significant responsibilities during school, such as employment or family obligations.

· Leadership and public service: Initiative on behalf of others, such as participation in volunteer and community activities.

· Critical-thinking ability: Answers to application questions that demonstrate logical reasoning, and the ability to construct a strong and well crafted argument.

· Participation in or strong appreciation of the arts and humanities: Nominee’s appreciation of, involvement in, or study of music, art, literature, or other similar fields.

All qualified Eastern students are encouraged to apply for nomination.

Smart Thinker on Campus Wednesday – Jim Sigman of SMARTHINKING will be on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 9-10 a.m. in the Sandia conference room in the CUB to provide the college community with an informational session regarding the SMARTHINKING program. SMARTHINKING provides live, online tutoring and learning support in core subjects areas for higher education institutions. If you have any questions, please call Esthela Banuelos at 562.2842.

Department Changes Station Number – The Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences has changed their their station number from 3 to 27.

Lea County Farm Service Agency Hires ENMU Graduate as New Director

The Lea County Farm Service Agency Committee selected ENMU graduate Terry Cater to fill the position of county executive director, effective Jan. 8.

The appointment comes after the retirement of LaVerne Standifer who retired from the agency with 24 years of service. Standifer had served as county executive director (CED) in Lea County for ten years.

Cater has three years of experience with FSA in Lea County. He started with the agency as a temporary program technician in December 2002, handling peanut base designations. After working as a temporary employee for a year, Cater was hired as a full-time program technician in charge of conservation, compliance and disaster programs. Cater was hired as a county operations trainee in July 2004 to begin a year of training toward certification required to become a CED.

Over the past year, Cater has traveled to Aztec, Taos, Española, Estancia, Mosquero, Carlsbad, Clovis, Albuquerque and ending with management training in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Cater was raised in Elida. His parents, Gary and Shirley Cater, still reside on the family farm and ranch, continuing a long family history in agriculture.

Cater earned a bachelor of science in communication with an emphasis in public relations from Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) in Portales in 2000. He continued his education at ENMU, completing a master of arts in mass communication in 2002. Cater’s education at ENMU culminated with the completion of his master’s thesis, “Perception of credibility based upon gender in the public relations profession.”

“I’ve enjoyed working with the farmers and ranchers in Lea County over the past three years,” Cater said, “and I will ensure that this office continues to deliver the same high-quality customer service that they have come to expect.”

General Comments and Compliments

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To All Wells Fargo Purchasing Card Holders and Card Approvers – Starting next month, purchasing cardholders will be reconciling statements online. Every cardholder and card approver will be required to attend a training session. At each training, the cardholder will receive instructions on how to reconcile their account online and receive a confidential password to activate their Wells Fargo account. The card approvers will receive instructions on how to approve the cardholder's account and the approvers will also receive a confidential password to access an account. Please plan to attend one of the following training sessions.

Training Schedule on Feb. 14 at Becky Sharp Auditorium:

Session one - 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Session two - 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Session three - 3-4 p.m.

Training Schedule on Feb. 15 at College of Business Training Room 123:

9:30-10:30 a.m.

Please call Patricia Holbrook at Purchasing to schedule your day and time at ext. 2425, or e-mail
patricia.holbrook@enmu.edu.

Fellowship Program Established to Teach Constitution

by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

A fellowship program has been established for students interested in teaching the American Constitution. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, established by Congress in 1986, is seeking people wanting to become teachers of the U.S. Constitution at the high school level. Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, is the liaison at Eastern New Mexico University.

The foundation is close to Dr. Elder’s heart for two reasons: it encourages today’s teachers to become experts in the American Constitution, and because the headquarters for the program is in his home state of Iowa. Dr. Elder was selected because he is a full-time faculty member and academic advisor at a university for students interested in becoming government, social studies or political science teachers.

Although Dr. Elder has been the liaison for the program since 1997, he has good reason for approaching the post with renewed vigor:

“Until recently, we had very few people who could qualify for this program because Eastern didn’t have a master’s degree in history. When we added our master’s degree in education with an emphasis in social studies, however, I felt that we could have suitable candidates at Eastern,” he said. “I’d like to make all my colleagues aware of this so that they can help me identify such individuals.”

There are two types of fellowships awarded. The junior fellowship is awarded to students who are about to, or have just completed, their undergraduate degree and plan to begin their graduate work on a full-time basis. Senior fellowships are awarded to teachers who intend to work on a graduate degree on a part-time basis. The program is designed for graduate degrees, specifically Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in American History (or similar program), or a Master of Education with a concentration in American History, Government, Political Science, or, in the case of the program at Eastern, Social Studies. Students are encouraged to choose a graduate study program that closely examines the development of the U.S. Constitution.

To learn more about this program, contact Dr. Elder at 505.562.2601 (donald.elder@enmu.edu) or visit the James Madison Memorial Foundation Web site at www.jamesmadison.org.

Delicious Upward Bound Fundraiser – Upward Bound will sell Krispy Kreme Donuts and Stretch Island Fruit Leather through Feb 11. Donuts will be $6 a dozen and Fruit Leather will be $10 for a box of 36 (regular) or 30 (organic) individually packaged snacks in a variety of flavors. All proceeds will go towards the upcoming UB trip to Boston, Mass., in July. All orders must be paid for in advance. Donuts will be delivered fresh on the morning of Feb 24 (a Friday). We thank you for supporting our program. Please make all checks payable to Upward Bound. Orders can be placed by mailing a check to Station #36; calling 562.2452; e-mail andrew.mason@enmu.edu or stop by the UB office in the Annex on M-F 8-5 (in between the TV station and the Tennis Courts).

Student Director of Hispanic Affairs Sought – I (Diana Cordova) am requesting your help in finding one of our great students to become the future director of Hispanic Affairs for Fall '06. Presently, the amazing and exceptional Nancy Varelas has been the director of Hispanic Affairs for the last five years. She is going to go into Medical School at UNM. I am so proud of her, but I am going to miss her tremendously. She has done a marvelous job and her shoes are going to be hard to fit (and fill), but among all of us we can give a great opportunity to another student with a big desire to work and learn from this experience. Please help me in this endeavor by recommending a Hispanic student to fill out an application at the Office of Hispanic Affairs.

Requirements:
· Must be Hispanic
· Must speak Spanish
· Sophomore
· Minimum GPA 2.5
· Workstudy preferable
· Huge desire to work

Please inform any student who you may think fits these qualifications and send him or her to Hispanic Affairs in The Student Success Center in “The Alley” (Campus Union, Lower Level). Phone: 562.2451 E-mail: enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

View the Calendar for Black History Month – [click]

Writing for the Web Offered on Thursday, February 16 – A "Writing for the Web" online workshop will be offered from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union Building. To reserve a space, e-mail candace.baros@enmu.edu.

Information from 'Writing for the Web' Web Site

Your Web site navigation is clear. Your content is on target for what interests your audience. But your visitors are still not reading what you want them to read. What's wrong? It might just be that the writing style for your Web site isn't "Web friendly." Examine the key points you need to use when writing for your Web site or when searching for someone to write Web copy for you. The seminar includes examples from higher education and other sites to illustrate the high standards you should aim for.

After this session, you'll know why the best thing you can do to improve the impact of your Web site (at relatively little expense) is to find the right person to rewrite your existing copy. As a bonus, learn why many of the tips for better Web site writing will apply to your e-mail as well.

Presenter

Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D.
Senior Marketing Consultant

Who Should Attend

*Chief marketing officers
*Communications and marketing directors
*Web planners and developers
*Admissions, alumni, and development staff
*College and university writers
*Anyone tasked with hiring Web copywriters
*Benefits of Participating

*Help visitors connect more readily to your Web site
*Understand the key skills you should look for when hiring a Web copywriter
*Gain ammunition for creating the position of "Web editor-in-chief" at your school
*Learn the important copywriting skills that fit electronic communications
*Increase the impact of your email communications
*Sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education in conjunction with KRM Information Services, Inc.

Hispanic Affairs Selling Wristbands – Hispanic Affairs is fundraising for scholarships by selling ENMU/Greyhound green wristbands. All proceeds will go towards scholarships for Hispanic students. Each bracelet costs $3.00. If you are interested contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Former ENMU Student Now in Iraq Seeking Goodies for Children

Editor's Note: Former ENMU student Dennis Call, now serving with the military in Iraq, recently sent the following e-mail to Doc Elder requesting goodies for his unit to distribute to Iraqi children. Toys and candy can be sent to:

1LT Dennis Call
2/B/3-187 IN 3BCT
101st ABN DIV
FOB Brassfield-Mora
APO AE 09349

Dennis can be e-mailed at: dennis.call@us.army.mil

Hello everyone,

I know that I have been sending a lot of blanket e-mails, I hope that you will bear with me a little longer, as my schedule is pretty hectic. Our OPTEMPO is high as two plus Platoons took over responsibility for the entire city of Samarra from an Armor Battalion. Because the rest of our unit is elsewhere, we are responsible for developing our own informants, gathering and processing intelligence, and then carrying out offensive operations.

We are also the only Company in our Brigade, and possibly the entire Division that also has to secure itself 24/7. Since we are in Patrol Bases rather than a FOB (forward operating base), it puts a tremendous strain on each of us to find time to sleep, as well as try to take the edge off a little with phone calls, and just trying to relax. Most of us have been operating on 4-5 hours a sleep a night or day for going on a month now, and there doesn't seem to be any relief in sight.

I say all that to ask you for some help. Many of you have asked me on a number of occasions about what I or we might need. Well, yesterday while we were out trying to linkup with a possible informant, I had an idea. To
share information with coalition forces is very dangerous, and those who help us are risking life and limb, not only for themselves, but also for those they love.

Anyway, here's my idea. As we go to these neighborhoods where our informants live, especially during the day, we need a better reason to go there than to just say "hi." I want to give them something tangible for their help, especially their children. We are the biggest show in town, and have a great opportunity to influence this country's next generation in a big way. If you can, what I can use is candy, preferrably individually wrapped gum, mints, tootsie rolls, etc. Also, basketballs, soccerballs,some small toys like hot wheels-type cars, little dolls, travel size toothpaste/toothbrushes.

These are all small things that will help us to protect our informants, give something to the locals, and, hopefully, influence the future of Iraq and the world by simply being nice to the local populace. I appreciate any help you can give.

I hope that I will be able to write more soon, on an individual basis. I love all of you, and look forward to sharing the blessing of hope and a future with these kids and parents with you.

In your service,

Dennis

Early Alert for Students Needing Help – To All Faculty and Staff (Portales): Thanks to all who have sent names using ENMU "EARLY ALERT" to the Advising Center for follow-up. If you still have some students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other problems, please take a few moments to complete an early alert form for those students. Access the form at:

www.enmu.edu/earlyalert

OR

Follow these links from the ENMU home page:
Faculty and Staff
Faculty Resources
Early Alert

Forms can be completed online, and will come directly to me, Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, in the Advising Center. If you choose to complete the PDF version of the form, please remember to either print the template and enter information by hand or complete the template online (it will not be saved, however) and print immediately. Either way, once the Advising Center receives the alert, the student will be contacted or referred to appropriate areas for intervention.

We greatly appreciate your help in identifying these students who may need some additional assistance. – Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, Advising Center Interim Director, Retention Activities

Library Keeping Later Hours – Based on the library survey comments and requests, we have made arrangements to keep Golden Library open until midnight Sunday-Thursday. If the traffic shows that this is a valuable and needed change, it will become a permanent schedule change. If, after a year's evaluation, the use does not justify the expanded hours, the schedule will revert to the present schedule. – Melveta Walker

Day of Rape Crisis Education Set for Wednesday, February 8 – Student Health Services along with Student Activities are hosting a full day of Rape Education on Feb. 8. They ask for your support in getting students to attend.

For the males there will be presentations by One in Four, a National Organization of Men's Outreach for Rape Education, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium (College of Business).

For the females, four ENMU theatre students will perform"The Date" in the CUB Ballroom at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. A forum of female professionals will be available at these presentations to answer questions and offer professional advice.Also in the Ballroom, there will be a presentation by Erin Weed at 7 p.m.

All students are strongly encouraged to attend one of these presentations. If professors would like notification that their students attended, please call ENMU Student Health Services at 562.2321.

2006 Spring Calendar for College of Fine Arts

Suzanne Drayer, Voice
Guest Artist Recital
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

Jonathan Warburton, Trombone
Guest Artist Recital
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

Tracy Carr, Oboe
Faculty Recital
Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

* A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Feb. 16-18, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage

Jean Ornellas, Voice
Faculty Recital
Thursday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

Roberto Mancusi, Voice
Faculty Recital
Friday, March 3, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band
Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m.
Campus Union , Ballroom

Faculty Chamber Music Recital
Tuesday, March 7, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

Jazz Fest
March 9-10, 7 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage

* Extremities
March 15-18, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Studio

Spring Choral Concert
Tuesday, March 21, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

ENMU Concert Band Clinic
April 3-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Union , Ballroom

Wind Symphony
Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m.
Campus Union , Ballroom

* Dance Concert
April 6-8, 8 p.m.
Univ Theatre Center, Mainstage

Brass Choir Concert
Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

BFA Senior Art Show
April 24-May 13, Library Hours
Golden Library, Runnels Gallery

John Kennedy, Trumpet
Faculty Recital
Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

* Mia, Emma and Rose
April 26-29, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Studio

Harrington String Quartet
Friday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall

Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band
Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m.
Campus Union Building, Ballroom

Major Works Choral Concert
Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m.
Univ Theatre Center, Mainstage

* Events requiring tickets. Remainder of events are free.

Guitarist Monte Montgomery in Concert at ENMU on February 3
Eastern New Mexico University and the Office of Student Activities and Organizations will host acoustic rock guitarist Monte Montgomery in a free concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3 in the Campus Union Ballroom. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities and Organization at 505.562.2242.

Profile of Monte Montgomery from His Official Web Site

Singer, songwriter, guitarist Monte Montgomery is best described by one word, musical. Having grown up immersed in music, he has been playing professionally since his teens and is currently one of the hottest draws on the talent-packed Austin, Texas, music scene and is well known throughout the U.S. for his electrifying performances.

Monte has earned praise from both critics and fellow musicians not only for his stunning and imaginative six-string work, but also for his abilities as a singer and a crafter of ear-catching songs filled with a deep roots sensibility. In March 2004, during the South by Southwest Music Conference, Monte was awarded "Best Acoustic Guitar Player" for the 7th Year in a Row at the Austin Music Awards. Guitar Player Magazine listed Monte as one of America's Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitarists. Monte was the first to ever be named by Guitar One magazine on their list of Top 10 Best Undiscovered Guitarists in America.

Monte's latest album, "Architect," offers fans some of the best-written rock and roll songs you'll hear today along with an extensive variety of first-class musical arrangements, superb vocal presentations and, of course, brilliant guitar work. The self-produced CD also reflects Monte's skills as an arranger and producer displaying one more facet of his seemingly infinite talent.

As Acoustic Guitar Magazine notes, "Monte Montgomery is not your typical up-and-coming guitar god. His exquisitely crafted, melodically and rhythmically sophisticated pop songs suggest the best of Fleetwood Mac, Squeeze and The Police, while just happening to integrate the most mind-boggling guitar work in the state of Texas."

Growing up in Birmingham, Ala., Monte first learned piano and trumpet, and by the beginning of his adolescence was an avid listener to pop radio. After moving to Texas at the age of 12, he joined the legendary musical scene around the restored town of Luckenbach and began his impressive rise as a musical talent. Performing with his mother at a popular Hill Country picking parlor, he quickly absorbed everything he could. By his mid-teens, Monte was playing gigs on his own around Austin and San Antonio, both with bands as an electric guitarist and in a variety of acoustic configurations. At the same time, Monte developed his guitar chops from absorbing the work of a variety of respected players such as Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham, Mark Knopfler, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert Lee, Steve Vai, Steve Morse and Larry Carlton. "I like it all," he explains of his musical influences.

Leading his own band, Monte began developing his trademark electrified acoustic guitar style. "I started playing acoustic at the beginning of each set; the response was so overwhelming that I kept the acoustic up there longer and longer. Then I just started playing all acoustic. I found I could do anything on an acoustic guitar I could do on an electric if I turned it up loud enough."

After living and playing in San Antonio for a time, Monte set out to make his mark in the highly competitive Austin musical community. Starting with a $50 half-hour gig at a small Austin Pub on a Tuesday night, Monte quickly attracted packed houses and graduated to filling the biggest clubs in the city. His live performances and albums have earned him words of praise in the music press and an ever-widening touring circuit throughout the U.S. As Texas Monthly noted, "He brings taste, precision, economy and a playful sense of timing to popish songs with sturdy hooks and sings in a voice that's equal parts grit and sunshine. And when you have the ability to make one guitar sound like two, who needs any more support than bass and drums."

Monte caught the ear of Austin City Limits producer Terry Lickona, who invited the relatively unknown talent to tape a segment of the legendary show. When Lickona introduced Monte to the audience, he described Monte's talent in a simple yet profound statement: "Monte Montgomery blows people away. There is no other way to describe it."

Word about Monte reached the folks at Alvarez Guitars and once they heard Monte's virtuosity with the instrument, they immediately arranged for an endorsement. Monte's reputation as the hottest acoustic guitarist on the planet was cultivated as he toured nationwide. This led to the introduction of the Monte Montgomery Signature Guitar by Alvarez, which was unveiled at the Winter NAMM Show and Convention in Anaheim, Calif., in January 2004.

Monte's considerable musical talents have come to fruition. As leader of his own band, he continues as a national touring act and has shown a side that's more than a newfound "Texas Guitar Slinger." His electrifying live shows deliver a dynamic rock n' roll experience with rich, stunning guitar work and powerful song deliveries. Monte sings and writes songs that are concise and contemporary and, although his music contains a lot of guitar, it's more than just a guitar show. With an appeal that extends to listeners of all ages and tastes, Monte has been making a living playing and singing for most of his life, building a career through his own hard work and talent. In fact, it's almost as if his future as a musician was all but fated.

"I never woke up and said, 'what am I supposed to be doing with my life?' I always knew, even before I played guitar, that I was going to be doing music, one way or another."

Mandatory Student Teaching Meetings
Students planning to student teach in fall 2006 are required to attend one of the following meetings:

Portales – Feb. 6, 12-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. at the CUB Faculty Lounge

Portales – Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m. at the CUB Faculty Lounge

Roswell – Feb. 8, 6-7 p.m. at the Instructional Center Room 206

For more information, call Vickie Corralez at ext. 2895.

New Mexico Public School Textbooks Available for Public Review at ENMU

Teachers, parents, and other community members are invited to review and comment on the proposed Science and Health textbooks approved for adoption by the State of New Mexico's Department of Education Instructional Material Bureau.

The new Science and Health textbooks are currently available for examination at the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) located at Eastern New Mexico University's Golden Library. The IRC is located on the second floor of Golden Library and is open on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 10-13. Starting Jan. 17, 2006 IRC hours are 8 a.m. to midnight.

New Mexico follows a six-year cycle in approving textbooks for each subject area for use in the public schools. These new textbooks are for use in all New Mexico public schools for the next six years.

New Mexico is one of 22 states with an instructional material adoption process. Pursuant to state law [22-15-1 to 22-15-14 NMSA 1978], the State Board of Education (SBE) annually approves an extensive list of instructional material made available to educators and students. By its own regulation, the SBE defines how this process is implemented, and the Instructional Material Bureau carries out the Board's directives.

For more information on the Science and Health textbooks or adoption process, call Vickie Linthicum at 505.562.2258.

Telephone Conference Call Unit Available – The ENMU ITS/Telecommunications Department has installed a telephone conferencing unit that may be used to conference up to six (6) individuals per conference call. There are two ways to use this unit:
1. each caller pays for their own long distance charges, or
2. the ENMU Department pays for the conference call.

To schedule your conference call, contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287. Please include the date and start-time of the call, number of members joining the call, and the billing information. To insure your conference call time is available, schedule as far in advance as possible. After the reservation time has been confirmed, an e-mail will be sent to the conference leader confirming the scheduled time and providing instructions on joining the call.

For further information or questions regarding the conference unit, please contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287.

Sewing Machines Needed – The Family and Consumer Sciences Department is looking for new/used sewing machines that are in good working order to ship to Ghana, West Africa. The sewing machines will be used in the Valkpo Vocational High School in the Volta Region of Ghana. If you have a machine please contact Dr. Caryl Johnson at ext.. 2516 or e-mail Caryl.Johnson@enmu.edu.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Presidents' Day: Monday, Feb. 20, 2006
Memorial Day: Monday, May 29, 2006
Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Spring Break Set for March 27-31 – In the March 2005 Board of Regents meeting, the Regents approved the week of March 27-31, 2006, as spring break for ENMU. The Portales and Clovis public schools have also designated this week as spring break.

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.

Bookstore Has FranklinCovey Planner Refills – The Campus Bookstore has FranklinCovey planner refills in stock for Classic and Monarch with two-page daily or weekly formats for Jan.-Dec. 2006. Other sizes and accessories can be ordered by e-mailing bobby.brunson@enmu.edu.

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

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

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.

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.

Conversational Spanish I and II – Estella Gonzalez is offering two four-week Spanish Conversational classes Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., JWLA-117, in which basic vocabulary and grammar will be included. Conversational Spanish I will be offered Feb. 27-March 20 while Conversational Spanish II will be offered April 3-24. The fee is $45 for each class or save by pre-paying for both classes for only $80. Please register by Feb. 22 and March 29, respectively.

How to Make Your Money Work for You – Gain a more confident attitude in financial decision making with Glen O’Rear, Investment Representative, EdwardJones in this four-week class scheduled, Thursdays, March 2-23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at EdwardJones, 403 West Fourth, Portales. The fee is only $20 with an additional $8 textbook, payable to the instructor. Please register by Feb. 27.

Buddhism Basics – This class taught by Rhomylly Forbes will discuss the basic tenets and practice the simple, stress-relieving meditation techniques that form the foundation of this 2,500-year-old philosophy, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., Faculty Lounge, Campus Union. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a pillow or thick blanket. The fee is $10. Please register by Feb. 10.

Landscape Design – Charles Guthals, Guthals Nursery, Clovis will discuss plant material, care and maintenance and ideal location in this six-week class (Thursdays, Feb. 16-Mar. 23, 6-7 p.m., COB-130) to help you maximize the most of landscaping your home or office. The fee is $35. Please call Extended Learning at 562.2165 concerning a supply list. Please register by Feb. 13.

Legal Nurse Consultant – This course prepares medical professionals for a career in the legal field as Legal Nurse Consultants. Classes are held for three weekends on Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 25-Mar. 12, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $730 with an additional textbook, approximately $115 plus shipping and handling. Please register by Feb. 17.

Tole Painting – Join Janice Lee for this one day class and learn the basic strokes and also how to make fabulous gifts, Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., FCS-100. The only supplies needed are a water bowl and paper towels since Janice is providing all additional supplies, including three quality brushes, in a $25 kit fee. An on-your-own lunch break is scheduled noon-1 p.m. Please register by Feb. 15.

Successful Grants – Jo Laney, Grants and Contracts, ENMU will instruct beginning grant writers with two classes on finding grants and gaining strong foundational writing skills as well as understanding all the pieces that put a grant together. Join Jo for one or both of these classes.

Finding Grants that Fit Your Needs - Thursday, Feb. 23, 6-9 p.m., UCC-108, $35. Please register by Feb. 21.

Grant Writing for Nonprofits – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mar. 7, 9, 14 and 16, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-108, $40. Please register by Mar. 2.

Your Computer and Spyware – Join Mick Hoffman, Client Support Specialist, ENMU for this informational class explaining how to care for your computer by examining its most current threat…Spyware, Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30-8 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please register by Feb. 21.

Scuba – this PADI Open Water Scuba class will be held over two weekends Feb. 24-26 and Mar 11-12, and instructed by Mike Hale, Scuba Ventures, Liberal, KS. The fee is $200 with an additional $120 open water fee, payable to the instructor. Please call Extended Learning at 562.2165 concerning material fees, location etc. and be sure to register by Feb. 21.

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. Take one or more paying separately, or receive a $10 discount by prepaying only $70 for all four classes!

ONEStroke™ Leaves – Feb. 7, register by Feb. 2

ONEStroke™ Flowers – Mar. 7, register by Mar. 2

ONEStroke™ Fruit – April 4, register by Mar. 30

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 is $70. Please register by Feb. 2.

Real Estate – Attend one or all six real estate classes, COB-123 and earn four to 30 hours of continuing education credit taught by Lou Tulga, CRB, Albuquerque.

NM Real Estate Commission Mandatory Course - (8 Mandatory Credit Hours) Friday, Feb. 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $75. Please register by Feb. 7.

Contract Strategies - (4 Education Credit Hours) Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 a.m.-noon, $50. Please register by Feb. 7.

Rules and Regulations of the Real Estate Commission - (4 Education Credit Hours) Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-5 p.m., $50. Please register by Feb. 7.

Reducing Violations - (4 Education Credit Hours) Friday, Mar. 17, 8 a.m.-noon, $50. Please register by Mar. 14.

Business Ethics in Real Estate - (4 Education Credit Hours) Friday, Mar. 17, 1-5 p.m., $50. Please register by Mar. 14.

Disclosure in Real Estate - (6 Education Credit Hours) Saturday, Mar. 18, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $60. Please register by Mar. 14.

China-A Brief Survey - Claire Zheng is an exchange student at ENMU from Sichuan University in China and wants to share her native country offering four, two-day classes this spring on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. as follows:

Chinese Culture & History – Jan. 30 and Feb. 2, COB-137, $15. Please register by Jan. 25.

Chinese Oral Language – Feb. 13 and 16, COB-137, $20. Please register by Feb. 8.

Chinese Written Characters – Mar. 6 and 9, COB-137, $20. Please register by Mar. 1.

Chinese Cooking – Mar. 20 and 23, FCS-98, $15 with $5 lab fee. Please register by Mar. 15.

Beginning Guitar – Students 12-18 years need no prior experience in guitar in this class instructed by Kirby Rowan, Mondays, Jan. 30-May 1 (no class Feb. 20 and Mar. 27), 6:30-7:30 p.m. SAS-166. The fee is $75. Please bring a playable guitar, notebook and pen. Please register by Jan. 25.

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 or receive a $6 discount for prepayment of all 12 rotations for only $90. Please register by Jan. 26 prepaid or Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Tumbling – Deborah McGrew will offer three skill-leveled tumbling classes this spring, Feb. 1-April 28, GA-11. Students are required to wear a leotard or tight-fitting shorts and t-shirt. Bare feet or tumbling shoes are also required for safety. Beginning Tumbling will be held Fridays, 4-4:50 p.m. Intermediate Tumbling will be held Fridays, 5-5:50 p.m. Advanced Tumbling will be held Wednesdays, 7-7:50 p.m. The fee is $70 for Beginning and Intermediate and $75 for Advanced. No classes will be held Mar. 29 or 31. Please register by Jan. 30.

World Dance – Get barefoot and relaxed with instructor Dayna Kennedy and probably pick up a few belly dance moves in this 13-week ethnic dance class, Wednesdays, Feb. 1-May 3 (no class Mar. 29), 8-8:50 p.m., GA-11 for ages 10 years through adult. The fee is $75. A long skirt and hip scarf are helpful but not required. Please register by Jan. 27.

Introduction to Tennis – Students eight years through adult can join tennis instructor, Andy Mason through the spring semester and sharpen their tennis skills Thursdays, Feb. 2-May 11 (no classes Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 30), 6:30-8 p.m., ENMU Tennis Courts. The fee is $70. Please be sure to bring your own tennis racquet and balls and wear appropriate shoes. Please register by Jan. 30.

Law School Preparation Course – This informative 14-hour workshop is offered over one weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., COB-156. The fee is $300. Please register by Feb. 8.

Beginning Stained Glass – Amy Armenta will provide some of the necessary materials for this four-week class with a $10 kit fee including practice glass for your first class. After the first class, additional colored glass can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Clovis for $3.99 to $4.99 per square foot. This class meets Saturdays, Feb. 4-25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech-112. The fee is $85. Please bring safety goggles to class if you have them and plan an early lunch since no lunch breaks are scheduled during these sessions. Please register by Feb. 1.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Relocatable Power Taps (Power Strips) typically have multiple outlets, a power switch, a circuit breaker, and a grounded flexible power cord. RPTs are certified or listed by Underwriters Laboratories are acceptable for use.

ENMU requires that listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. This means the following for RPTs that are listed by UL: 1. Most RPTs are acceptable for use indoors and in dry locations only. 2. RPTs are designed to accept multiple low-power loads such as computers, peripherals, telephones, battery chargers or audio/visual components. Inappropriate high-power loads include refrigerators, coffee pots, space heaters, microwave ovens, toasters and toaster ovens. 3. RPTs are generally rated for 15 amps of current.

Be careful not to exceed the current rating of your RPT. If the cord powering the RPT is warm to the touch, the current load is most likely too high. Contact Physical Plant. 4. The ENMU Safety Office strongly recommends that you use only RPTs that have an integral circuit breaker. Physical Plant does not furnish power strips.

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 semester, one thing to check is your computer system. When opening and using your software such as email, 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 4683 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

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.

The Office of Student Activities and Organizations would like to invite you to attend our upcoming WAG (Weekend Activities and Games) events this semester. We have plenty of fun things planned, so grab all your friends and come have a good time! The WAG events for the semester are as follows:

Feb. 11
Singled Out
7 p.m. Ground Zero

Mar. 10
Star Gazing Party
TBA

For more information on all of this semester's upcoming events, please call the Office of Student Activities and Organizations at 562.2242 or visit the website at http://www.enmu.edu/studentlife/organizations/index.shtml

For information, contact: Hugh Rosen of The Sallie Mae Fund, +1-703-984-6227, hugh.rosen@thesalliemaefund.org <mailto:hugh.rosen@thesalliemaefund.org>

Have a great weekend,
Nalini
$2.3 Million in Scholarships Will Help Low Income and Minority Students Meet College Costs – The Sallie Mae Fund's 2006-2007 Academic Year Scholarship Applications are now available at http://www.salliemaefund.org/. For information, contact: Hugh Rosen of The Sallie Mae Fund at 1.703.984.6227.

Roswell News

Read the February issue of The Grapevine [here]

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, Feb. 13. – Vonnie Banther, 505.356.8576, ext. 19.

Program Coordinator

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. Travel is required. Applications and job descriptions may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. Deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.

Program Director

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Director. Applicants must possess clerical skills and experience in working with the senior population. Travel is required. Applications and job descriptions may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. Deadline to apply is Monday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.

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)

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