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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Funding Announced for TRIO Programs at ENMU, ENMU-Roswell

The U.S. Department of Education will award $381,000 annually to Eastern New Mexico University and $296,000 annually to ENMU-Roswell over the next five years for TRIO Talent Seach programs that provide academic, career and financial counseling to prepare students for college success.

"We expect the funding in Portales to total more than $1.9 million over the next five years," said Mary Watson, TRIO director for ENMU-Portales. The funding begins Sept. 1.

The TRIO program offers workshops, career exploration, study skills, ACT preparation, cultural awareness and college campus visits. The program also encourages students who have quit school to complete their education. The Roswell campus served 1,000 students in 2005, and ENMU-Portales served 1,200.

The Department of Education announced annual awards of $1.7 million for six New Mexico educational institutions. Other programs funded are at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Albuquerque ($380,364), New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs ($250,261); New Mexico State University in Las Cruces ($220,000); and San Juan College in Farmington ($220,000) .

ENMU Offers Free Football Camp for Kids Aug. 14

ENMU will host a free football camp where kids from kindergarten through eighth grade can meet their favorite Greyhound football players, get autographs and learn football tips from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 14 at the ENMU football practice fields. Activities include drills, games, a highlight film and fun with players and coaches. For more information, contact Jason Shumaker at 505.562.2881.

Alumni Shrimp Boil Cooks up Scholarships for Portales Students

A Cajun-style shrimp boil Aug. 19 will serve up mouth-watering food and boost scholarships for Portales High School graduates to attend ENMU.

The Portales chapter of Eastern New Mexico University's Alumni Association is sponsoring the event for a third year. The shrimp boil is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the home of Orlando and Melody Ortega, 2011 Boxwood St.

Jumbo shrimp, corn on the cob, sausage, potatoes and mushrooms cooked in a savory seasoning will be served promptly at 7 p.m. Beverages will be served along with a delicious summer dessert. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased from the Office of Alumni Afffairs. For more information, call Alumni Affairs at 505.562.2125 or e-mail janice.cowen@enmu.edu.

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

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

Sign up by calling the Office of the ENMU Campus Bookstore at 505.562.2721 or the Office of Athletic Events at 505.562.2236. Members should watch the mail for updates during the season.

Former Football Players Unite in Greyhound Gridiron Club

ENMU invites former football players to join a new Greyhound Gridiron Club. Charter members will receive a gift and a free season pass to all home football games this fall. They will also receive e-mail updates with game stories and previews, as well as quarterly newsletters with information on current and former players, the offense, the defense, special teams, recruiting and more. Membership is $25. Upcoming activities include the premier 2007 Alumni Weekend, highlighted by an alumni game against the current team. For more information, contact Jason Shumaker at 505.562.2881 or enmugrid@enmu.edu.

Dawg Days Comedian in Final Round of Last Comic Standing

Comedian Ty Barnett, scheduled to appear at ENMU Dawg Days, is one of five finalists on "Last Comic Standing," which airs Tuesday nights on NBC. Barnett, the winner of a laugh-off in a recent episode, will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24 in the Campus Union ballroom.

Campus Meetings for Portales Staff Only (not faculty)–Annual Back-to-Campus Meetings are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 11, from 9-11:45 a.m. or Monday, Aug. 14, from 1:15-4 p.m. The sessions will begin promptly in Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business with welcoming remarks from Dr. Gamble.

Coffee and coffeecake will be available for the morning session attendees. Beverages and cookies will served halfway through the afternoon session. The agenda will include ENMU's annual review of mission, vision, and key campus practices, updates on policies, campus construction projects, accreditation, and important safety and wellness issues.

Sign up for your session (Monday or Friday) with Candy at 562.4490 or e-mail Candace.Baros@enmu.edu. As usual, there will be make-up sessions for staff who cannot attend either of these meetings. These meetings are for Portales staff only. Faculty will attend meetings on Aug. 22.

General Comments and Compliments

A special thank you to Jane Batson of ENMU-Roswell for helping the Roswell and Portales campuses secure a recent nursing grant..

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, presented two papers recently. The first, titled "Leading the Way: Colonel Edward Hatch and the Buffalo Soldiers," was delivered to the Southeast Iowa Civil War Roundtable annual meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, on July 20. He presented "The Indispensable Right: William Vermilion and Iowa's Ratification of the XV Amendment" to the Monroe County Historical Society in Albia, Iowa, on July 22.

Denise McGhee, drector of the Special Services Occupational Training Program at ENMU-Roswell, was a guest presenter at the 34th annual National Down’s Syndrome Congress and Convention in Atlanta, Ga. She spoke about how students with disabilities transition from high school to postsecondary education. Tim Harris and Sabrina Williams, students in the Special Services Program, talked about their experiences. More than 700 people attended.

Pachak-Brooks Moves to Learning Communities—Ms. Cheryl Pachak-Brooks has agreed to serve as the coordinator of the Learning Communities and Freshman Seminar program beginning this month.  She will work closely with Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay to coordinate workshops, information-sharing, and other planning for present and future ENMU learning communities. You may reach Ms. Pachak-Brooks through the advising office at 562.2338. She succeeds Mr. Steve Dixon, former director of Learning Communities, who accepted a new position at Iowa Wesleyan College this month.

Prince of a New Position – Kenny Prince is the new Purchasing Card Administrator. He can answer questions about your statements, issuing passwords, training, new cards, changes in limits, travel issues and so on. However, the Purchasing Office will continue their responsibility of reviewing all cardholders pcard purchases and answering any procurement questions.

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

Updates from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]

Quote of the Week

"Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills." – Minna Antrim

Update on Prescription Drug Benefit – [read]

Eastern Getting Out of Home Internet Connection Business – As of Jan. 1, maintenance for the dialup (SLIP) modem server (home Internet connection) will no longer be available. ENMU has provided Internet Service Provider (ISP) service to students, staff, and faculty for 12 years, but due to the discontinuance of hardware maintenance service by the vendor, ENMU has been forced to plan the phase-out of dialup services.
Please call the Helpdesk at 562.4357 or come by UCC 110 for additional information.

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. (If you have trouble with that e-mail address, send to monday.memo@enmu.edu.)

Tentative Timeline for Construction Projects

Aug. 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 Auctioning Off Houses
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 2007. Rental rates have not been finalized.

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.

ENMU Checks Valid for Six Months – 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]

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.

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.

Updated 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]

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

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.

Distance Education and Outreach

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

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

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

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

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

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

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.eduMeetings

Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
(student petitions needing action are due by 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month)

ENMU-Roswell News

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

Off-Campus News

Child Development Expert, Author to Speak in Portales

Renowned educator and award winning author Dr. Michele Borba will give a motivational program for the Portales Municipal Schools from 1 to 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the high school auditorium. Dr. Borba, a recognized expert on child development, violence prevention, and character development, appears regularly as a guest expert on TV and radio shows such as "Today," "The View," "Focus on the Nation," "Countdown" and "Talk to the Nation." She is the author of 21 books including "12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know," "Getting Back to Basics," "Raising Happy Kids," "Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me," "28 Difficult Behaviors and How to Stop Them" and "Building Moral Intelligence." "Parents Do Make a Difference" was selected by Child Magazine as outstanding parenting book of 1999, and "Esteem Builders" is used by 1.5 million students worldwide. For more information, contact Superintendent Randy Fowler's office at 356-7000.

Call for Applications for Young Global Leaders Summit

Eastern New Mexico University students wishing to make a difference in the world are invited to apply for the Young Leaders Summit on the Future of U.S.-Islamic World Relations, scheduled Aug. 19 at the University of Saint Thomas in Houston, Texas. The summit features workshops, speakers, and discussions on how young eople can take positive action to improve U.S.-Muslim relations. Students will hear from top experts and then have the chance to weigh in with their own views on the future of this critical global relationship. The summit, which is underwritten by corporate sponsors, is free for selected students, including tuition and meals.To apply to the conference, visit www.aidemocracy.org/august19.cfm.

A Solution to Publish or Perish

Call for papers, reviewers and Editorial Board members

Every researcher, writer or artist deserves a fair consideration to be published. Scientific Journals International (SJI) provides a one-stop efficient forum for publishing research and creative work from all disciplines. [details]

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