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Happy July 4 Tomorrow!

Best News of the Week – Eastern New Mexico University will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. The University will reopen and classes will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5. For University information, call 1.505.562.1011.

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 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.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Don Holladay, Wesley Foundation director and assistant professor of religion, will attend the "Summer Classics" program at St. John's College in Santa Fe during the week of July 16-21. He will participate in a seminar on Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics." Holladay will participate in this program for the third straight year. Previously, he studied the dialogues of Plato and the religious writings of the twentieth-century Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. In addition to his responsibilities for the Department of Religion, Holladay is an instructor in philosophy. Holladay's participation is funded by the Wesley Foundation Board of Directors.

Dr. Guixin He, under the supervision of Dr. Manuel Varela, associate professor of biology, has had an abstract accepted for a poster presentation by the American Society for Microbiology's 46th Annual International Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy in San Franciso. The title of the Sept. 29 presentation is EmrF, a Novel SMR Family Multidrug Efflux Pump in Enterobacter Cloacae.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his recently completed work titled “At Midnight” for brass quintet, percussion, and mixed choir selected to be performed by the Vanguard Voices joined by the Vanguard Brass and Percussion Ensemble. The Vanguard Voices are a 65-voice adult mixed choir based in Dearborn, Mich.

Dal Porto’s work was one of five compositions selected from over 90 submissions representing 12 countries and 31 states. It will be performed on June 3, 2007, at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn and released later on the Vanguard Premieres CD label.

ENMU Involved with City in Pandemic Flu Planning – [read]

General Comments and Compliments

"What a great article on my Dad's retirement. It's a great picture of my Dad." – daughter of ENMU employee

"Thanks for the response for milk jugs. I have reached and even exceeded my goal. I don't have an actual count, but I will soon and will let you know. I know I have over 200." – ENMU employee

Quote of the Week

"Tact is the intelligence of the heart." – Anonymous

Former Zia Named Head Volleyball Coach at Los Lunas High School – [read]

Two Courses (ITV and Web Class) Added for Second Four-Week Session – Two new courses, PSY 467/567, a three-hour ITV class taught by Dr. Leslie Gill, and Math 493 (TPS/Stats for Middle School Teachers), a three-hour Web course taught by Kim Luna, have been added to the offerings for Eastern's second four-week summer term, which begins July 3. For more information, call the Registrar's Office at ext. 2175.

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.

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

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.

Ground Zero Open for Business – The Ground Zero Coffee Shop downstairs in the Campus Union is open for business. Their 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 this time.

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.

Employee Would Like Your Empty Plastic Gallon Milk and Water Jugs—Wendy Turner of the Campus Post Office is collecting plastic gallon milk or water jugs (preferably empty and washed). Half gallons would also be welcomed. She is collecting them to make an igloo at her church for vacation bible school. She needs more than 150 by July. They can be dropped off at the ENMU post office (lids need to be included).

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.

Fiscal Year End Deadlines – June 30 is the fiscal year end and these are the deadlines for purchases:

Interfunds: July 6. Departmental interfunds for the 2005–06 budget year need to be in the Business Office by July 7.

Journal Vouchers: July 3. JV's for expense transfers, monthly postage, telephone charges, etc., must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.Travel Reimbursements: Day of return to work. If traveling at the end of June, please submit the travel eimbursement on the day you return to work.

Budget Transfers: July 3. Budget transfers for 2005-2006 must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.Please call Kathy or Toni in the Business Office, 562.2611, if you need assistance.

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

(Next week: "How to safely swat mosquitoes while fishing in Canada")

Combating Heat

High temperatures and humidity stress the body's ability to cool itself, and heat illness becomes a special concern during hot weather. There are three major forms of heat illnesses: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, with heat stroke being a life-threatening condition.

By taking a few simple precautions you can prevent heat illness. Condition yourself for working in hot environments – start slowly then build up to more physical work. Allow your body to adjust over a few days. Drink lots of liquids. Don't wait until you are thirsty, by then there's a good chance you are already on your way to being dehydrated. Electrolyte drinks are good for replacing both water and minerals lost through sweating. Never drink alcohol, and avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee and pop.

Take a break if you notice you are getting a headache or you start feeling overheated. Cool off for a few minutes before going back to work. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing when working out in the sun. Take advantage of fans and air conditioners. Get enough sleep at night. With a little caution and common sense, you can avoid heat illnesses.

For more information on heat-related illnesses, contact the Safety Office at ext. 2796.

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]

Off-Campus News

Community Services Center’s Annual Benefit Dinner – On Friday, July 7, the Community Services Center will host its’ Annual Benefit Dinner from 4-7 p.m. in the Community Services Center’s Senior Meal Site, located at 1100 Community Way in Portales. BBQ brisket and sausage, potato salad, coleslaw, beans, rolls, dessert, tea and coffee will be served.

You have the option of dine-in or take-out. Tickets are available in advance, or you may purchase them at the door. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for children (age 10 and under). For more information, or to purchase a ticket, call 356.8576 ext. 10.

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