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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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ENMU Bachelor's Film Degree is First Among State's Public Universities
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University will offer a bachelor's degree in film for the first time this fall. Called the Digital Cinema Arts (DCA) Degree, the new bachelor's degree is a cooperative effort between Eastern's Departments of Art, Music, Theatre and Dance, and Communicative Arts and Sciences.

Greg Gets a Taste of Reality TV – KBIM Style – Greg Erf, professor of art, was interviewed by Mike Paluska of KBIM-TV out of Roswell about Eastern's new film degree which begins this fall. The piece aired twice on KIBIM-TV last Wednesday, July 5. The Albuquerque Journal, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Portales News-Tribune and other media have also reported on the new degree. (photo by Marc Schoder)

It is believed to be the first bachelor's film degree offered among New Mexico's public universities. ENMU-Roswell offers an associate degree in media arts and has developed film technician training classes. The new bachelor's degree at ENMU-Portales will expand the film technician training class to the Portales campus and accept up to 16 transfer hours into the DCA program.

According to Greg Erf, professor of art, "This new degree will place equal importance on academic studies, such as general education, theory, criticism and history, along with the creative production skills necessary for the creation of narrative, animated or experimental film. Our approach is to create the total filmmaker. Students will learn everything from screen and playwriting, to pre-production, production and post-production, as well as acting."

Each student is required to take 14 professional practice hours focused on producing a short film. Freshmen and sophomores will receive credit for working as set designers, actors, editors, animators and writers on the final short films directed by juniors and seniors. "We have created a cyclical filmmaking process for students. As students go through the program, they start out as crew members and finish as directors of their own films," said Erf.

Students choose at least two modules among eight as emphases. The modules include: "directing the story," "animation and media arts," "acting," "elements of theatrical design," "art and sound," "music/sound," "computer graphics, art and design," and "camera and production."

Erf says that after students graduate they will be qualified to direct, act, write, design sets, work in computer graphics, animation or special effects, sound and light, production, etc.

New Mexico governor Bill Richardson has initiated a new plan for economic development called Media Industries Strategic Project (MISP). The goal of MISP is to "create a viable, sustainable cluster of media industries."

Erf said that Eastern's new film major will fit perfectly into the MISP initiative. Plans are in the works for Eastern to build a 3,600-square-foot soundproof soundstage in its new communication building that will be capable of handling productions of professional film and television companies.

A screening room is envisioned at the renovated Yam Theatre in downtown Portales where film or television companies could watch the dailies of their project's progress when shooting productions in the region.

"We want to create a media infrastructure in New Mexico so that when our students graduate they can find jobs anywhere within the state," said Erf. "This will benefit all of New Mexico."

For more information, call Erf at 562.2652, or e-mail greg.erf@enmu.edu.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Darron L. Smith, Department of Agriculture, along with Ms. Alexandra Brooks, an ENMU agriculture undergraduate student, published a paper titled "Feedlot Management of Newly-Arrived Calves." The article appears in the summer issue of the Keystone Cattleman 17-10-70.

Darrell W. Barnes, an ENMU graduate, has been hired as the Economic Development Director in DeSoto, Fla. [details]

Lynn Monzingo, an ENMU graduate, has been named assistant golf coach at the University of Oklahoma. [details]

'Hardhat Hound' to Keep Campus Informed About Construction Projects A new character named "Hardhat Hound" will keep the campus informed about upcoming construction projects. He will appear on Eastern's Web site, in broadcast e-mails, in the Monday Memo, and on signs around campus. A Hardhat Committee has been formed to keep the campus informed through Hardhat Hound. If you have any questions about current or future construction projects, please e-mail your question to: hardhat.committee@enmu.edu.

Please Submit Slogan for 'Hardhat Hound' The Hardhat Committee is looking for a short slogan for Hardhat Hound. The slogan should be something positive about how Hardhat Hound is improving the campus through construction projects. An example would be "Building Our Future." The person submitting the winning entry will receive recognition in the Monday Memo. Please submit your slogan to: hardhat.committee@enmu.edu.

ENMU Offering Social Work Degree in Several Cities
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

With cooperation of New Mexico Highlands University’s BSW program, Eastern New Mexico University is taking over this fall in offering a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree at ENMU-Roswell. The degree will also be offered at ENMU-Portales and ENMU-Ruidoso, as well as at Eastern’s other instructional television sites at Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis Community College, New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, and Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari.

According to Dr. Allen Stata, director of the Social Work program at Eastern, all of the social work courses for the degree can be taken through instructional television combined with Web-based study. This hybrid (ITV +Web) course model means that students can earn their BSW degree without having to travel to the Portales campus. Students who have already taken the required general education courses, either through Eastern or from other programs, should be able to obtain the BSW in two additional years. Students who have taken social work courses from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited BSW program may also be able transfer those courses into Eastern’s BSW program.

Eastern’s curriculum is designed to prepare students and practitioners for generalist social work practice and eventual licensure.

According to Dr. Stata, for the convenience of non-traditional students, the courses are offered in the late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays.

Dr. Stata says that some of the many fields using social workers include mental health, child and senior welfare, youth services, law enforcement, corrections, hospitals, the military, and many other social service providers.

For more information, call Dr. Stata at 562.2504, or e-mail allen.stata@enmu.edu.

Ground Zero Moving into Former Café Down Under by Marc Schoder Communication Services

The Ground Zero coffee shop will have a new home this fall in the old Café Down Under, according to Barbara James, director of Campus Union and Auxiliary Services. The new location is just across the hall from its current locale in the basement of the Campus Union Building.

In August, Ground Zero, in the basement of the Campus Union Building, will move across the hall into the old Cafe Down Under.	The current location of Ground Zero will be turned into meeting rooms. ( photos by Marc Schoder)

Construction is underway in the old location of Cafe Down Under for the new Ground Zero.

General contractor Nick Griego and Sons of Clovis is expected to have the renovation complete by the start of the fall semester, according to Ms. James. The bathrooms on the basement floor are also being renovated.

Ms. James noted that once work is complete, the current location of Ground Zero will be turned into meeting rooms.

She said that there will also be two other conveniences for students in the new location. “We are planning a convenience store, where students will be able to pick up basic necessities without having to go into town. There will also be a World of Wings.” World of Wings, a New Orleans-based company, produces buffalo-style wings at reasonable prices, according to Ms. James.

She said that other features of the renovated space will be a stage with built-in sound equipment, a bank of computers for student use, and a fireplace for winter use.

The hours of operation are still under discussion.

For more information, call Ms. James at 562.2632.

Current Location of Ground Zero is Open This Summer – The Ground Zero Coffee Shop downstairs in the Campus Union is open this summer. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. They offer all of their usual varieties of coffees, fountain drinks, and snacks as well as breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls and donuts. Please drop by and help support their efforts to stay open during the summer.

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Safety Officer Tells Little Ones About Big Ones That Didn't Get Away interview by Wendel Sloan

In the following interview, Safety Officer Ginger Creighton talks about her recent fishing trip to Canada (above with fishing guide Roy Littledeer), and her general philosophies about "Zen and the Art of Fishing. (We believe that James "Photoshop" Chacon may have had something to do with the above shot. Notice how this big baby practically levitates in the air.)

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here?

A. I have been the Safety Officer at ENMU for 15 years, I even have a pin to prove it! I inspect buildings on campus to make sure they meet fire codes (i.e. check for blocked doors, extension cords across the floor, heaters and candles, just to name a few violations.) So if you see me coming, please blow out your candles and hide your heaters!

I also investigate accidents on campus for faculty, staff, students and visitors to see if something needs to be fixed so the accident won’t happen again. (Being a klutz cannot be fixed.) I do OSHA training, like proper lifting techniques, slips, trips and falls, ladder safety, etc. And my least favorite job is picking up radioactive waste and chemical waste to ship off to disposal sites.

Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern?

A. I was the Assistant Safety Officer at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Same job, different location.

Q. How do you feel about your current job, and what are your future plans? A. I love my job because I don’t have to stay behind a desk. I get out amongst the people at the University. When I come to work I never really know what I will be doing. There might be a fire, or an accident, or something to keep me from doing my building inspections – never a dull moment. I have no future plans; isn’t that sad? I can retire in two years, but don’t think I will. Q. Tell us about your recent fishing trip to Canada? A. Gary, my husband, and my father-in-law went fishing in Sioux Lookout in Ontario, Canada. We fished for five straight days. My husband caught the biggest Northern Pike and walleyed, my father-in-law caught the most fish, but I had the most fun!!! The trip lasted 10 days, and that is the longest we have been together in our 25- year-marriage – had he actually lived to tell about it!

Q. Were there any big ones that got away?

A. Actually, I did catch the biggest fish. I have the picture on my desk to prove it (thanks to James Chacon and his magical computer!!!) I took 266 pictures, so if any one wants to see them just come on by!

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

A. I am trying to learn to build things out of wood, so carpentry. I love my flowers at home, so flower gardening. Now that I think about it, I really don’t know what I do with my time! Take pictures I guess! HA! As far as organizations, Bench Club, Friends of Eastern, PEO, what do I do with my time?

Q. What do you like about Eastern, and what would you like to see changed? A. I can honestly say I love my job and the people I work with. There are a couple of whiners, but they can be tolerated. Q. Where are you from and what was your life like growing up? A. I am from Artesia, and, yes, I am sick of orange. I have one sister. I grew up in a fun-loving family. We did not have much money but we had a lot of fun. I was a swimmer, tennis player, cheerleader, and practical joker.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I have two children. Curtis is 22 and lives in Las Cruces. He graduated from NMSU with a degree in business and marketing in December 2005 and runs the Horse 'N Hound Feed 'N Supply. My daughter, Oma, is 20 and lives in Portales. She is attending ENMU and majoring in business and marketing. She works for Woody’s Jewelry.

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

A. I like all kinds of music, even a little rap. My favorite song if “I Hope You Dance” by LeeAnn Womack, but I really like the sound track of Coyote Ugly, that is my favoritest movie also. Maybe I will come back in my second life as a bar dancer! HA!

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. My favorite all time was a cherry-dipped ice cream cone from Dairy Queen, but they stopped making it. So I guess it would be brownies with nuts, enchiladas, hamburgers, French fries, shall I go on? HA! Maybe that is why I “chunky dunk instead of skinny dip”. HA!

Q. What are your favorite sports?

A. I use to love racquet ball until I blew my knee out. I ride my bike and scooter.

Q. Besides Canada, where would you like to vacation?

A. South Dakota to see the black hills gold, Yellowstone National Park, New Youk City, Niagra Falls, shall I go on? HA!

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

A. My general attitude about life is, “Being Happy does not mean everything is perfect; it means you have decided to see beyond the imperfections.” (I did not make that up. I stole it from somewhere).

People whine too much. Life is too short to be miserable and whine all the time.

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

A. I want to watch my children get married and play with my grandkids.

Q. Other thoughts?

A. I have said to much already!!!! BYE

Ginger Also Did	Some Hunting...

Sometimes, if the critters were small enough, Ginger and her father-in-law, Jack, used their bare hands.

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New Sign to Spruce up Entrance to Campus by Marc Schoder Communication Services

The corner of South Avenue K and Highway 70 (West Second Street) at the entrance to Eastern New Mexico University is getting a facelift with the addition of a new “Eastern New Mexico University” sign.

The land, donated by Wells Fargo Bank in 2004, sat undeveloped until the end of the spring semester.

“The project is supposed to be completed by the end of July. There was a delay in obtaining the brick from the manufacturer and that slowed down the project,” said Lewis Reeves, director of the Physical Plant.

(photo by Marc Schoder)

“All of the brick has arrived so work can resume. When the masons finish, the Physical, Plant, along with help from a local landscape company, will add some finishing touches," said Mr. Reeves.

According to Mr. Reeves, the glass artwork that will be a part of the project has not yet been commissioned.

Mr. Reeves added that the new sign will be a great addition to the campus.

“It will be an attractive entrance piece when visitors arrive on the campus, and will announce our university very positively.”

Former ENMU Media Services Director Enjoying Second Career in Real Estate
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Wanda Graham, former director of Media Services at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, is enjoying a second career in real estate after her retirement from ENMU, in June of 2005.

"I have had my real estate license since 2001 and everything has been going very well for me," said Graham, now owner of Kiva Realty in Portales. "I am now fulfilling one of my lifelong dreams by owning my own business." Ms. Graham added that a lot of prayer has helped her get to the point where she is now. "I saw the building that I now have my office in and thought at first that I could just rent it out," she said. Ms. Graham noted since she had her broker's license, she would go into business for herself. "A lot of conversations with the Lord gave me confidence to take the next step."

She said with the Defense Department announcing a new mission for nearby Cannon Air Force Base, the Clovis/Portales microplex will be growing and the need for housing will be on the increase.

"The addition of the new ethanol plant will also be extremely positive for the entire area," she said.

The real estate agent added that making the transition from working a regular job to working for herself in real estate was easy.

"I was selling part time since I got my real estate license in 2001," said Ms. Graham

"I was told by many that it would take three to five years for my business to be successful. Now that I am into my seventh month, I do see what they mean, but I am confident that it will be worth the effort."

When reflecting on her 25 years at Eastern, Ms. Graham added that she was very thankful for the time she spent there.

"Because of Eastern, I am able to pursue my second career and enjoy what I am doing by helping people find their dream home," says Ms. Graham. "I can help people find the home that they will truly be happy with, without having to push to get the sale."

General Comments and Compliments

Dear ENMU,

Just wanted to send a well deserved Thank You to ENMU for being an event sponsor for the “2006 Kid Fest.” We have heard nothing but great things from the parents and children of Clovis and the surrounding areas who attended the event. Many of those parents also wanted us to thank the event sponsors on a job well done on their behalf.

The kids loved playing football with the “famous football players” and I know that those kids will cherish the time they spent with those football players from ENMU. We at the Clovis News-Journal and all the participants at Kid Fest know we could not have done it without you!

Thanks again for all your support,

Jenni Gee
Event Coordinator for Freedom News Papers

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A special thank you to Rena Garrett for doing a great job as president of the Professional Senate the past year. – professional employees

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I would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all the folks who have helped me through my first year at ENMU. Without your assistance, professionally and personally, I would have been lost and, more often than not, in a panic. Thank you all for making me a part of the ENMU family. – Esthela Banuelos

Quote of the Week

"The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it." - George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

Veteran Senators Pass Torch (and salt) to Rookie Senators

Breaking Bread at Cattle Baron – Veteran Professional Senators recently welcomed new Senators to the Professional Senate with a luncheon at Cattle Baron. (Information in the cutlines does not necessarily correspond to the people in the photos) (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Returning Senators include: Diana Cordova, Dina Jenks (Roswell), Lilah Gainey, Phillip Gill, Jacqueline Kabrick, Geralyn Million, John Prater and Lee Quick.

New Senators include: (three-year terms, unless otherwise designated) Academic Affairs - Gene Bundy; Business Affairs - Kenny Prince; Student Affairs - Doris Anaya; University Relations/Planning and Analysis/President's Office - Sheryl Borden; Adam Morrison (one year)

Departing Senators include: Pat Counts (Retired/Ruidoso), Joyce Eldridge, Rena Garrett, Crystal Sawyer-Payne, Wendel Sloan and Liz Wooley. They were recognized with framed appreciation certificates.

Results of Professional Employee Elections for Committees

Policy and Handbook Committee
Academic Affairs - Ellen Gardiner

Special Appeals Committee
Members - Gene Bundy; Elaine Ennis
Alternate - Kenny Prince

AEOP Picnic Set for July 11 – All Professional and Support personnel are invited to the annual AEOP July Picnic from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, in the covered patio area between JWLA and the UCC. Those attending are asked to bring something from the following according to your last name initials.
A-E Chips
F-J Salads
K-N Condiments
O-S Desserts
T-Z Cantaloupes/Watermelon

In order to provide enough hotdogs and sandwiches, please RSVP either to Bonnie Sink at 4450 or Betsy Chavez at 2134 to ensure enough food for everyone.

AEOP will also have a silent auction with all proceeds going towards the AEOP Scholarship fund which provides two scholarships yearly to ENMU employees who meet the application criteria.

We hope you will plan on joining us for good food, great fellowship and fun.

Supernovaes and Galaxies, or ENMU Fireworks?

(photos by Wendel Sloan)

New Copiers On the Way – New copiers will be placed in various locations on campus around July 13. At the time of delivery, new copiers will be programmed with user codes. Codes will be assigned to all departments including those that are not currently using codes. Coded numbers will be sent via e-mail to the department head. [details]

ENMU Checks Valid for Six Months – Beginning July 1, all ENMU payroll, accounts payable, and student refund checks are valid for six months from the date of issuance. Checks that have not been cashed within six months will be voided.

Tutoring Positions Available for Undergraduate Students – [details]

Finalists for Ms. ENMU Employee

Backstroke Competition to Decide Crown – After the talent and by-Portales-standards formal evening wear competition (pictured above), Barbara James and Diana Cordova are tied for the coveted title of Ms. ENMU Employee. In the talent competition, Barbara sang a Black Sabbath medley, while Diana countered with the Mary Poppins ditty "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." To break the dead heat, and to beat the heat, the two Student Affairs executives will decide the crown with a backstroke duel in the campus fountain. (In keeping with campus culture, they will wear 19th century bathing gowns with bloomers.) ( photo by Briana Cleveland)

Diana's Campaign Manager

Suspected of Campaign Shenanigans – Barbara James' campaign manager, Doncha Cheata Denewgirl, has filed a protest with the Ms. ENMU Employee Electoral Commission alleging that Doris Anaya, Ms. Cordova's campaign manager, violated campaign rules by offering a leftover West Coast Burger from Cattle Baron to a contest judge. According to campaign rules, all culinary "gifts" must be homemade.

ENMU Selling Houses to Make Room for New Student Housing by Ezra Paul Mann Communication Services

With Eastern New Mexico University enrollment growing at an impressive rate, the need for more facilities is increasing. Not only is the campus constructing new academic buildings, they are also planning new accommodations for students.

To make room for a new student housing complex, eight Portales properties currently owned by the University will be auctioned, according to David Moon, supervisor of Inventory Control.

The older student housing on campus will be gradually weaned out. "This is necessary because some dorms are at least 40 years old,” Mr. Moon said. "Eastern also wants to get out of the rental business."

The auction will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, in the parking lot north of the Physical Plant and west of the Child Development Center. The eight properties include six houses and two garages. The houses are located at 1508 S. Ave I, 1516 S. Ave I, 1105 W. 15th, 1016 W. 16th, 1512 Ave I, and 1024 W. 17th, and the garages can be found next to 1508 S. Ave I and east of Chavez Hall.

Perhaps the best part of the deal is that there is no set price on the houses, so bidding won’t be simply limited to the deep-pocketed. It will be up to the individuals who buy the structures to move them in 30-60 days.

The new student housing is being made possible by a $14-million bond. The bond will be paid back over 30 years from with money received from rent.

According to Stephanie McClary, director of Housing, there will be 90 one-, two- and four-bedroom apartments, and will accommodate up to 270 students. Residents will be able to enjoy many amenities, including a swimming pool, study room, computer lab and access to a club fitness center.

The new housing is expected to be open to students as early as August of 2007. Rental Rates have not been finalized.

Operation Kept Cannon

ENMU Employees Present – A number of ENMU employees were spotted at the recent "Operation Kept Cannon" celebration at the Clovis Civic Center. The several thousand people who turned out heard a number of dignitaries, including Senator Pete Domenici pictured above, express their gratitude to supporters who helped Cannon Air Force Base obtain a new special operations mission. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

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.

Tentative Timeline for Campus Construction Projects - August 15, meeting area complete in The Alley - Roof on the CUB nearing completion - Loop modification to be announced (water will be shut off and offices will become warm) - Entire CUB project complete by November or December - Natatorium closing soon – in the process of picking a design team - Completion of the new ENMU sign by August 15 - Bids for the Science Building by mid-September, demolition to start by November - West Campus, paving is in design and will start during the school year - Library roof, start the first of August, completion by December - Student housing project should by occupied by August 2007 - Summer 2007 Lincoln and Chavez will close

ENMU Graduate Student is Rodeo Clown – [read]

ENMU Helps Offer Classes at New Mexico Women’s Correctional Facility
by Kathleen O'Connor
Cibola County Beacon

GRANTS - Occasionally you meet someone who stands out in a crowd - as a leader, a humanitarian and someone who works for the good of all people and the community.

Bill Snodgrass has served as Grants Chief of Police, Mayor of Grants and most recently as warden for the New Mexico Women’s Correctional Facility. Now, he has decided to retire after 30-plus years in the criminal justice system.

The Grants resident first hired on at the Women’s Correctional Facility as chief of security 13-and-a-half years ago, then served seven years as warden.

During the 1980s, when he was chief of police, Snodgrass introduced a task force for domestic violence, helped research and draft the domestic violence statutes, and spearheaded a proactive arrest record.

Another of Snodgrass’s accomplishments, in his position as warden, was the creation of the Corrections Certification Academy. With the assistance of the Department of Corrections, he was able to start a program that allows individuals to complete their certification in Grants instead of traveling to Santa Fe. “This training is a 10-week course.” Said Snodgrass. “People who are single parents or have families to care for, had a difficult time getting to the training up in Santa Fe. Now they can remain here with their families.

“It has opened up opportunities for people that did not exist before,” added Snodgrass. “Steve Bell is the administrator of the academy, and it allows us greater recruitment ability.”

The warden was also able to add college classes for inmates at the women’s facility. “Through a federal grant, and the help of Eastern New Mexico University, we were able to get computers and online classes for the women inmates,” he said. “Now we have the ability to provide education and skills to the women so that they have a better chance to succeed. These programs give the women opportunities to change their lives for the better.”

ENMU Professor Publishes Book of Ghost Stories
by Ezra Paul Mann
Communication Services

Some of the best stories come about when they are left to write themselves. This advice has been offered by Stephen King, one of the most successful horror writers of all time. This is also what Dr. Antony Oldknow, professor of English at Eastern New Mexico University, believes. Of course, this is a belief that Dr. Oldknow acquired in more recent years. He hopes that this will make his first ghost story collection a success among fans of the bizarre. Welcome to “The Passion Play and Other Ghost Stories.”

About seven years ago, Dr. Oldknow began writing these stories, then submitting them successfully to literary magazines such as “All Hallows” (Canada) and “Supernatural Tales” (England). Each story acts as a different and unconnected tale which includes a mixture of conscious and unconscious thought caught in a tangled web of fear. Dr. Oldknow is extremely excited that the book has finally come out. “This is really big for me,” he said.

Dr. Oldknow wrote these 10 stories in a similar style to that of M. R. James, whose work has influenced a great many major authors, including H. P. Lovecraft, Ruth Rendell and Stephen King. Dr. Oldknow says he tries to stay clear of some traits exhibited by currently popular movies. “My work is in no way dominated by raw blood-and-guts horror,” he said. Dr. Oldknow prefers other ways of keeping readers on the edge of their seats while being pleasantly entertained. Dr. Oldknow has enjoyed a great deal of success reading his stories to classes in the United States and, recently, repeated that success in a trip to his native town, Peterborough, England. He’s always pleased at the reaction of the audience and remembers how shocked some readers and listeners have been. “Some actually screamed,” he said.

Two of the stories that appear in the collection, “Quintinshill” and "Harrow," deal respectively with the two deadliest train crashes to have occurred in Oldknow's native Britain. Other of Dr. Oldknow's stories incorporate events he has himself experienced, some during his childhood.

“I had a Latin master, Mr. Vigor, who said that if we successfully finished a term's compulsory Latin assignments ahead of time, he would read us M. R. James ghost stories,” Dr. Oldknow said. The result was that many of the students, including Dr. Oldknow, became hooked on the stories; the teacher himself appears in one of Dr. Oldknow’s stories, though with a slight name change – a tribute from the author for having been his initial inspiration.

Dr. Oldknow recommends his stories to readers who enjoy getting a thrill from reading subtle horror.

His book, published in Canada at the end of May by British Columbia's Ash Tree Press (which is associated with The Ghost Story Society), can be purchased through online retailers such as The Ash Tree Press at http://www.ash-tree.bc.ca/atp120the%20passion%20play.htm or Shocklines at http://shocklines.stores.yahoo.net/paplandotghs.html. The book cost around $46 for first-print copies.

Looking Down at Upward Bound

Future ENMU Students? – Pictured are the Upward Bound students and counselors, under the direction of Susan Cramps, on campus this summer. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

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.

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]

Summer Book Buyback is July 27-28 – First four-week students wanting to sell their books have the option of dropping off their books at the Bookstore and having their money mailed to them at the end of July.

'7 Habits for Highly Effective People' Workshop Moved to July 14, 17,19—The University's "7 Habits for Highly Effective People" workshop has been rescheduled for July 14, 17 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day in the Sandia Room. The cost is $100 per person for workshop materials. To sign up, please RSVP to Candace Baros (4490) or e-mail candace.baros@enmu.edu.

Inventory Printouts on the Way—2006 physical inventory printouts will be sent to campus departments within the next two weeks. Detailed instructions for completing department inventories will accompany the printouts. The inventory department appreciates your cooperation in this project.

Summer Lifelong Wellness Offered—Summer is 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. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll for summer, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell her which option you would like (if you have not already done so).

1-credit (You need to accumulate 16 half-hour activity sessions.)
2-credits (You need to accumulate 32 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell her 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. These times will be individually arranged.

Tentative List of Items Released for August University Auction— The University Auction has been tentatively set for Aug. 12. For more information, contact David Moon at ext. 2606. Click on the link to see a tentative list of auction items. [list]

University Computer Center Helpdesk Hours

Through July 28
M-Th, 7:30-5:30
F, 7:30-5

July 31 – Aug 25
M-F, 8-12:00; 1-5

Traditional Jam Scheduled at Wesley Foundation—A Traditional Jam is held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month (except on or around major holidays) from 2-5 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation at 1417 South Avenue K in Portales. It features old-time, bluegrass and Celtic music. All ages, instruments and skill levels are welcome. Beginners are particularly encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Rhomylly at Rhomylly.Forbes@enmu.edu or call x2490.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Extended Learning Courses

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

The Art of Napkin Folding—Join Ammie Whaley for this hands-on class Wednesday, July 12, 6-7:30 p.m., SAS-166 and your guests will think your napkins are too beautiful to unwrap! Ammie suggests you purchase Doris Kuhn's book, The Art of Napkin Folding, available at the ENMU Bookstore for $12. 95 plus tax and bring it to class. The fee is $10. Please register by July 7.

Home Gourmet Done Simply—Adam Baca will offer three hands-on cooking classes with $18 registration fee and $10 lab fee each, 6:30-8 p.m., FCS-98. Beef and Shrimp Skewers with Herb Roasted Red Potatoes will be offered Monday, June 12; Almond Apple Pork Roulade with Caramelized Apples on Tuesday, June 27 and Appetizer Night on Thursday, July 13. Due to food purchase and preparation for specific numbers, these classes must be prepaid with no refunds issued to non-attendees.

Decorative Painting with Country Flair—These painting classes for ages 12 years through adult taught by Barbara Miller are designed to teach you the different surfaces you can paint on, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., FCS-100. The fee is $15 each with a $10 kit fee, payable to the instructor. Milk Bucket will be offered June 15; Saw with Four Seasons on June 29; Gourd on July 13 and Cigar Box on July 27. Sign up for all four classes and receive a $10 discount!

Kids’ College—for ages 5-13 years, June 5-July 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The fee is $60 per week. Daily activities include swimming, computers, arts and crafts, etc. Enrollment is limited, and registration is not complete without payment! Call now!

Swimming—Three two-week rotations for ages 4 years and up are scheduled with Red Cross certified ifeguards at the Natatorium this summer, Mondays-Thursdays, 4:10-5 p.m. Rotation 1 is June 5-15; rotation 2 is June 19-29 and rotation 3 is July 10-20. The fee is $40 per rotation. Please register prior to each rotation. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Yoga: Mind and Body Connection—Mondays and Wednesdays, June 5-July 26, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11 with Lisa Moyer. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a small blanket or towel. The fee is $45 prepaid or should you sign up after classes begin you may pay proportionately through the end of the semester at Extended Learning.

Aqua Aerobics—Taught by Red Cross Certified Instructor Kristen Van Wettering, this resistance type water exercise is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 6-July 27, 6:20-7:10 p.m., Natatorium. The fee is discounted at $50 prepaid or pay $8 per rotation. No classes will be held July 4 and 6. Please register by June 1 prepaid or Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Bug Safety

Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays.

Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom.

To remove a visible stinger from skin, gently scrape it off horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail.
Insect repellents containing DEET are the most effective.

The concentration of DEET varies significantly from product to product, so read the label of any product you purchase. Remember DEET should not be used on children under two months of age.

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.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

Thesis Defense

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

name: PRASHANT MEHER VENKAT MUTTANAPALLI

title_of_thesis: FORMATION OF VIOLOGEN-FUNCTIONALIZED MONOLAYERS ON GOLD FOR REAGENTLESS BIOSENSING

building: ROOSEVELT HALL

room: 125

day: Monday

date: 07/10/2006

time: 11:00

am_pm: AM

ENMU-Roswell News

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

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