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ENMU Faculty, Staff and Students Volunteer at Kid Fest

Braving tripe-digit humid heat, a cadre of faculty, staff and students volunteered at the 2006 Kid Fest at the soccer fields north of the Clovis Municipal Golf Course from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

(photos by Wendel Sloan)

Head football coach Mark Ribaudo and several of his assistant coaches and players taught kids the proper way to run pass patterns and catch the football. They also were very creative in erecting a tent using a soccer goal frame.

Bookstore director Jessie Luna and his students and staff had the Bookstore van set up with a treasure trove of merchandise and books for kids. Jessie also donated door prizes, and excelled at making animal balloons.

Enrollment Services, including Donna Kittrell and Phyllis Seefeld, along with the President's Ambassadors, and D'Lyn Ford from Communication Services, spent the day filling up and giving away hot-air balloons. The Monday Memo editor gave his usual demonstration of hula-hooping.

Others who went above and beyond the call of duty at the event were John Kirby, Jeff Blake, Mary Drabbs and Jon Birdsong. A number of staff, including Ronnie Birdsong, Betsy Chavez, Cody Spitz, Dave Ortega, Denise Hobbs, Wanda Newberry, Candy Baros, and Sodexho contributed before the event.

A big thank you to all who participated, including Doc Elder for promoting the event on his morning radio show, as well as other media who publicized it.

The event was sponsored by Freedom Newspapers, and Eastern was one of three major sponsors. We expect to see a big spike in enrollment as the kids become college age in about a decade.

Nice Way for Kids to 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.

ENMU Professor Helps Portales School District Acquire 'Teaching History' Grant
by Ezra Paul Mann
Communication Services

To ensure that the future proves successful, one must never forget the lessons of the past. These lessons of the past come in the form of history.

Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history at Eastern New Mexico University, worked closely with the Portales Municipal School District in helping them receive a $1 million dollar federal grant to support a “Portales Pioneers – Teaching American History in Eastern New Mexico” project.

Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, helped the Portales Municipal School District receive a $1 million dollar grant to improve the teaching of American history. Here, Dr. Elder is teaching an ENMU American history course to students at Portales High School. The high school students receive college credit for taking the course during their regular school day. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

The three-year grant to Portales was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education through its competitive Teaching American History Grants program. It is one of three awarded to New Mexico school districts, with similar grants going to the Albuquerque and Alamogordo public schools.

New Mexico Senator Pete Domenici said the Portales grant proposal, developed with ENMU, is intended to give history teachers throughout eastern and southeast New Mexico more resources to improve the teaching of American history.

Starting in the summer of 2007, ENMU’s Department of History, Humanities and Social Sciences will partner with the Portales Municipal School District to help improve the teaching of American history. Dr. Elder noted that the main focus will be the history of New Mexico, with a special emphasis on how large a role the state has played in the space age. With the help of Dr. Gerald Gies, chair of Eastern’s Department of History, and Wendy Brooks, special education and history teacher at Portales High School, Dr. Elder believes this program will be a huge boost to ENMU’s reputation.

Dr. Elder first learned of the grant when Wendy Brooks, a former student of his, approached him about ENMU being a part of the program. The professor was more than willing to help elementary and secondary teachers improve their skills. “We’re both really happy to increase the quality of education in New Mexico,” he said.

The program will include trips to museums such as the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium in Roswell, where teachers will experience new ways to improve their class curriculum. Dr. Elder believes that exposure such as this will encourage students to think of history as more than just a few important events on a timeline. “They’ll actually get taught history and how it impacts the present,” he said.

Dr. Elder gives Ms. Brooks much of the credit for the grant. “It gives me great pride that Wendy was one of my students,” he said. He admires how she envisioned the series of workshops that will provide incoming teachers a new experience. The million-dollar grant to area schools will help realize this goal.

Dr. Elder hopes these experiences will be only the first in a series of partnerships with Eastern and that the University can further build on its mission as a teaching college. He also added that he believes that this pure-win situation may one day encourage the children who benefited from this grant to be future Greyhounds or Zias.

In any case, this program might just add a new form of tradition to the traditional way history enters the classroom.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Candy Baros, Kathie Brunson, Betsy Chavez, Teresa Villanueva and Adriana Wolfe completed their certification in Microsoft Outlook 2003 last week in Lubbock, Texas.

Kevin Mitchell, assistant professor of communication, is speaking on June 12 to a meeting of New Mexico Press Women in Albuquerque.

He directs ENMU's Interpersonal communication studies program. His research interests include family, intercultural, interpersonal and computer-mediated communication. For the past year and a half, he has taught a class delivered entirely online.

At the meeting, communication and journalism professors from New Mexico universities and colleges are sharing information about their programs and how instruction differs in an ever-changing technological world.

(Next item from Clovis News-Journal)

Bill Davis, an Eastern New Mexico University graduate student, is working on outdoor campus upkeep. He said trying to wear sunblock and drink water are the hardest, but most important things to keep up.

“It isn’t always easy,” said Davis. The water bottle he keeps with him during the day usually gets too hot to even want to drink, he said.

“We do the simple stuff that is really important,” he said. Edging the sidewalks and whipping the weeds are a few of the jobs he does during the day.

The workers get two breaks throughout the day where they usually migrate to the air-conditioned grounds shop on campus and drink the cool water offered there.

Franklin Smith, an ENMU grad, music composer and teacher at Portales High School, is featured in the May issue of New Mexico Magazine. [read]

ENMU grad Michael L. Leighton is the new city manager of Willcox, Ariz. [read]

Questions and Answers with Mandi Park
Interview and photo by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A. I am the senior secretary in Extended Learning, I have been with Extended Learning for a little over six years, about four years in this position. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. Before Extended Learning, I was in the ENMU temp pool, and subbed for the schools, and before that I was a student, a volunteer and a mom. Q. How do you feel about your current job, and what are your future plans? A. I like my job and the people that I work with. I have had more supervisors than positions with ENMU, so my plans for the near future are to try my best not to chase Trish off. I have had some of the best bosses on campus, Bobby Brunson, Jessie Luna, Dr. Neely, Dr. Huybregts (I chased him off to Australia, for a much needed break), and now Trish Maguire; it is the people that make ENMU such a great place to work.

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

A. I do not have a whole lot of outside interests; just Creative Memories (scrapbooking), photography, stained glass, ceramics, cooking, AEOP, traveling, playing bunko, gardening, catering for Sodexho, working as an election official, delivering flowers, planning a high-school reunion, and volunteering with American Cancer Society, KENW, KMTH, and other organizations. I wear a lot of hats; I need to learn to say “NO” once in a while.

Q. What do you like about Eastern, and what would you like to see changed?

A. I see change every day and I like it. I like the new Communications Building. I am excited to see the changes this summer with the Science Building and can not wait for the improvements to the Music Building, and student housing.

Q. Where are you from and what was your life like growing up?

A. I am from Portales; I have lived here for all but about five of my 33 years, I have two sisters and four step-brothers, and I am right in the middle. Does that answer some questions for some of you?

We always had a lot of fun, but I never got away with anything, EVER. Now I live four miles from my mom and three miles from my grandma, and I would not have it any other way. Both my sisters still live here;my step-brothers are scattered except for one that still lives here.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I am married to Jimmy; (he is wonderful, and patient and tolerant) our 16th anniversary is coming up in August. We have a 14-year-old son, Steven, who will start high school in the fall. So I am also looking to add to my collection of wigs. As if a teenage son (and a hobby or two) is not enough to make you pull your own hair out, I also have 18 nieces, eight nephews, three great nieces, two great nephews, one (great niece) on the way, and one shedding dog.

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

A. I love all music; it just depends on my mood, and the company I am in.

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. I like all food.

Q. What are your favorite sports?

A. NASCAR-#20 Tony Stewart. They have the best commercials. I am a great spectator. I do like to play lots of team sports for the fun of it, with the kids; I am not very competitive.

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot?

A. Anywhere green, with no phone. We just returned home from a vacation in Pennsylvania, (a niece's wedding), it was very green, the wedding was beautiful. I left my phone in the pick-up most of the time. The vacation was too short and the drive was to long.

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

A. Learn to LIVE.

Q. Other thoughts?

A. I support the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, because all the kids in my life who share my family history do not have very good odds of not being touched by cancer. I am grateful to have had the chance to work in a place where I was supported through the loss of my dad to cancer in 2004, and through Relay For Life last year. I think it is so important to teach kids how to protect themselves from dangers. You teach them to look both ways before crossing the street, and not to talk to strangers. Teach them also about the dangers of tobacco, and of the sun.

Skin cancer is a very real danger for those of us with fair skin and blue eyes living in the southern-most part of the country. It is also preventable. Most cancer risks, for most types of cancer, can be reduced in some way. Know the risks, and know how to reduce those risks, get the screenings, and do the self-exams. Live well, and give thanks to God.

Xcel Donates to ENMU

Wes Reeves (center) of Xcel Energy in Amarillo presented ENMU President Dr. Steven G. Gamble and the ENMU Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dr. Thurman Elder a $5,000 check on June 1 for the ENMU Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP) program. The AMP program enables individuals from minority groups to finance higher education by way of scholarships and Undergraduate Research Assistantships specifically focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors. AMP’s outreach must specifically include opportunities for American Indians, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, African Americans, and Alaskan Natives. This is the third year that Xcel Energy has funded this valuable ENMU program. (photo by Noelle Bartl)

Tutoring Available for Grades 1-6 – ELED 380 students will tutor elementary age children for 16 hours in Grades 1-6 from June 12-27. If you are interested in tutoring for your child, please call Maria at 562.2995. Leave the following information: Parent/Guardian Name, Contact Information (phone number or e-mail); Child's First Name, Age, and Grade Level in the fall; and the subject(s) that need tutoring. Space is limited.

ENMU Hosted State’s Future Journalists
by Bryant Million
Portales News-Tribune

Twenty-two high school students from around the state scrambled around a computer lab Monday afternoon (June 5) desperate to meet their Tuesday evening deadline for The Future Press, a small newspaper students produce in the New Mexico Press Association’s yearly journalism workshop.

(photo by Marc Schoder of ENMU Communication Services)

In its 26th year, the workshop at Eastern New Mexico University provides juniors and seniors in New Mexico high schools who are interested in journalism the chance to gain experience in a real newsroom environment.

The four-day workshop ended June 7.

Shelley Ratner (standing, left), executive director of the New Mexico Press Association, said the workshop costs the NMPA about $150 for each student, but is well worth the cost. “It gives the students exposure to what it’s like working at a real newspaper with a real deadline,” Ratner said. “The students are focused into three areas: reporting, editing and photojournalism.” The guest speakers at the workshop this year included syndicated columnist Ned Cantwell of Ruidoso, the former owner and publisher of the Carlsbad Current-Argus; Mark Evans of Albuquerque from the Associated Press; and New Media Director Daren Estrada and photographer Andy DeLisle from the Clovis News Journal. Clovis High seniors Lara Kennedy and Bryan Schuler are reporters for the school’s monthly newspaper, The Purple Press.

(photo by Marc Schoder of ENMU Communication Services)

“It’s definitely a fun experience and a good way to improve our skills,” Kennedy said. “It’s a lot tougher than what we are used to.”

Geralyn Million, coordinator of ENMU’s Extended Learning program, said the workshop also benefits ENMU as a recruiting tool.

“These are kids who might have never been to Portales before, and they are introduced to the community and ENMU.”

ENMU graduate and photographer Connie Blue of Albuquerque said the students learn leadership and responsibility.

“It’s priceless,” Blue said. “It’s wonderful to see what they learn and take back from their experience here.”

Bookstore Closed June 28-30 for Inventory – The Campus Bookstore will be closed for inventory June 28-30. Departments will need to purchase any supplies budgeted for the 05/06 fiscal year prior to these dates. Students enrolled for 2nd 4-week classes may purchase their books and supplies early or will need to wait to purchase them July 3 or later (closed July 4).

Summer Book Buyback is July 27-28. 1st 4-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.

ENMU Hosts Boys' State for Ninth Straight Year

The 2006 New Mexico American Legion Boys’ State conference returned to Eastern for the ninth straight year last week. Here, members are vying to be elected to positions within there assigned counties. Those running for office answered questions from constituents as if they were running for a real elected office. (photo by Marc Schoder)

ENMU and ENMU-Roswell Presenting Band Camps
by Donna Gutierrez
ENMU-Roswell

ENMU-Roswell, ENMU-Portales, and the Roswell Recreation Department are sponsoring a high school and middle school band camp beginning Monday, June 12,and ending Friday, June 16. A concert will be held for both groups on Friday, June 16,at 7 p.m. in the ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center.

The Middle School Camp, which is open to any band student who has completed grades 6-7, will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Students who have completed the 8th grade may attend either camp. The High School Camp, which is open to any band student grades 9-12, including students who have just graduated, will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. each day.

All sessions will be held at the ENMU-Roswell Performing Arts Center. The cost is $25 for the week, and scholarships are available. Students may register at the first session. Dustin Seifert, Director of Bands at ENMU-Portales, is the camp director. The faculty includes Major Ken Tuttle, NMMI Bandmaster, and Greg Odom, Roswell High School Band Director.

For information, contact Jane Batson, ENMU-Roswell Division of Health, at 624.7235.

Cat Burglars Catch Cat-Scratch Fever

The Pane Gang – The recent night-time break-in of the Administration Building netted the bungling burglars only about $35 in coins from the cashier's drawers. To gain entry, the crass crooks broke a window pane on the northwest outside door, a window pane on Payroll's door, and a window pane on the door of the Business Office. The less-than-crack team of cat burglars tried to crack the safe, but only managed to scratch it – and stole away with little more than cat-scratch fever. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

The burglars of botch did scratch the safe and damage the dial, but only made off with a tarnished handle – apparently not realizing it wasn't sterling silver.

Northwest outside door of Administration Building under repair after illegal entrance by the "pane gang."

The Physical Plant's Paul Garcia sweeps up broken glass in the Business Office. Paul is also the one who discovered the break-in and reported it about 6 a.m.	Broken pane from Business Office door caused some pain for Paul, who had to sweep it up.

The desperate delinquents did manage to pry open the cashier's drawers to the tune of about $35 in coins. No word if the unknown suspects celebrated by using their bounty to buy drinks from the upstairs vending machines – since they probably couldn't have cracked them.

Legendary local locksmith Larry Teal manages to do something the plodding plunderers could not – open the safe (despite dial damage caused by the crowbar cons).

COB Selling Hot/Cold Water Dispenser – Hot/cold water dispenser, countertop model, for sale: $55. Includes three (3) 5-gallon water bottles. Contact Rebecca Cree at 562.2702 or come to COB 202.

Former ENMU Student Body President Awarded Legislative Internship in Capital
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Former ENMU student body president Carrine (Kori) Totten was awarded the opportunity to become a legislative intern at the roundhouse in Santa Fe. The position will run from July 5 through Dec. 29.

“I found out about the internship program two years ago,” said Totten. “I was going to apply for it then, however, I won student body president and was unable to” The political science graduate, who received her degree this past spring, said that she had to go through a nominating committee at Eastern. “The committee, which is headed by Dr. Anthony Schroeder, selects students through a process of submitting letters of interest and resumes,” explained Totten. The said that she will serve on three committees in Santa Fe, including legislative and finance. “I will get the opportunity to travel with these committees as well,” she noted.

She said that internships like this have lead to jobs for friends of hers in state government. She hopes that it leads her down that same path.

She noted that just having a college degree doesn’t necessary mean a way to a high paying position. “Some employers now are looking for experience even before accepting a resume,” she said.

College Success Program Having Trash to Treasure Yard Sale – The CSP (College Success Program) mentor group is having a fundraising yard sale on June 23-24. Proceeds will be used to help CSP and create scholarship awards for their students to continue working toward their goals of success.

If you’re feeling like a pack rat and would like to donate some items, please call them at 562.2436 on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule a time for one of their mentors to pick up donated items, or bring items down to The Alley.The last day to donate items is on June 21. If there are no items you wish to donate, please help by coming to the yard sale; your purchases would be greatly appreciated and so would any donations.

The yard sale will be held is 308 N. Kilgore in Portales.

Lincoln Hall Fire Drill

Repeat, This Is Only a Drill – Tthe Portales Fire Department recently conducted a training session with a mock fire drill in Lincoln Hall. They brought their fire trucks, ambulances and set up rescue ladders to the 7th floor. Although they connected their hoses and ran them to the building, they resisted the urge to cool each other off. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

ENMU Grad Named New Principal in Midland, Texas
by Ruth Campbell
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS--Fannin Elementary School sixth-graders and Vickie Shenk, the school's assistant principal, both graduated this spring -- with different destinations.

The students will move on to junior high and Shenk to the principalship at Rusk Elementary School. Shenk will replace Kathy Knowles, who is going to another job in the Dallas area.

"She's an excellent principal," Shenk said of Knowles. "She's been a strong leader over at Rusk. I've got big shoes to fill, as they say. She's done a great job over there."

"They've made improvements on TAKS. There is a lot to celebrate at Rusk. I'm looking forward to working with the staff over there. It's a strong staff," she said.

Rusk has 422 students, and Fannin, where Shenk has been for a total of six years, has about 500 kids. A Hobbs, N.M., native, Shenk has been in education for 23 years.

She has wanted to be in education from second grade on. She has an uncle in education and her brother, Ron McWilliams, is band director in Friona.

"I remember playing school teacher in my bedroom. My parents even bought me a chalkboard," she said.

She earned a bachelor's of science degree in education with minors in math and language arts from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, N.M., and a master's of educational administration from the same school. She also took several graduate hours through Michigan State University while teaching at the Royal Air Force Lakenheath British-American air base in England.

"It was a wonderful experience for me. As a child I always wanted to see the world. Even through college, I loved to meet other students from other cultures and hear about their lives," she said.

Shenk taught first grade, substituted, was a teaching assistant and worked in the special education department at the base school. She also taught in Hobbs and Lubbock.

After moving to Midland seven years ago, she worked at Fannin for two years, spent a year at Bowie Elementary, then returned to Fannin where she has been for the past four years.

While at Fannin the first time, she worked for then-principal and now Executive Director of Elementary Operations Bill Maurer. "I believe Ms. Shenk will do a very good job at Rusk. É She recognizes effective instruction and has the experience to manage a school," he said.

Although Shenk said Rusk is doing well, she wants to build on the school's achievements.

"I think Rusk is already a wonderful school and a wonderful place for me to be, but I do have a vision of being a strong instructional leader" and of making the school a place where teachers, staff, children and parents feel welcome, Shenk said.

She also wants to make an impact as school leader.

"I believe in order to be effective you have to be experienced, knowledgeable, a strong instructional leader, know what effective teaching looks like, be part of a team and be willing not only to lead, but support your teachers and always have a sense of humor," Shenk said.

While she is looking forward to becoming the top Patriot at Rusk, Shenk will miss Fannin.

"I've been here, in fact, this year's sixth graders I met in kindergarten. We're leaving together. I will miss Fannin. I have lots of connections with the staff, but I will continue communications with them," she said.

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).

Nowhere But Texas

ENMU grad Leslie Radford submitted this shot from a recent trip to Lubbock, Texas.

Dog Days of Summer

The Seat of Higher Learning – This canine critter recently waited patiently outside Golden Library for her master to deliver her from a rocky start to her day. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

General Comments and Compliments

"Whatever happened with the search for the woodpecker during spring break?" – ENMU employee

Editor's Note: We recently sent an e-mail to the professor asking for an update, but have not yet received a response. The professor is probably gone for the summer.

Update from Secretary of New Mexico Higher Education Department – Every so often in our state, talk of a “super board” surfaces. The idea is to do away with the local governing boards of our institutions and to create one statewide board to oversee all of higher education. While I understand why this idea is tossed around from time to time, I thought I might take the opportunity to point out the opposite side of this theory. [continued]

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.

'7 Habits for Highly Effective People' Workshop Begins June 12 – The University is having a "7 Habits for Highly Effective People" workshop on June 12, 14, and 16 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day in the Sandia Room. This is intensive, but several people want it so they can get certified to teach "7 Habits for Highly Effective College Students".

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.

Managerial Public Relations Studies Offered Online This Summer – Looking for an online, upper division class to take this summer? Managerial Public Relations Studies has just been added to the 8-week summer schedule. The class is co-listed as MKT 493 (CRN 41060), MGT 493 (CRN 41059), and BUS 493 (CRN 41058) and starts on June 5. The prerequisites are minimal. You need to have taken only one of the four classes listed below. You can register for this class online.  
 
MKT 493/MGT 493/BUS 493: TPS/Managerial Public Relations Studies. Using case studies, this course examines a variety of public relations dilemmas faced by for-profit and not-for-profit organizations in the private and public sectors. Prerequisite: BUS 151, MGT 313, MKT 301, or COMM 260.

Summer Lifelong Wellness Offered – Summer is almost 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.

Quote of the Week

"Most people don't try to be jerks." – from YOU: The Owner's Manual : An Insider's Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger, by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet Oz

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

Purchasing Cards: June 15, 2006. Purchasing card transaction cut off date is June 15.

Interfunds: July 7, 2006. 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 Reimbursement: Day of return to work. If traveling at the end of June, please submit the travel reimbursement on the day you return to work.

Budget Transfers: July 3, 2006. Budget transfers for 2005-2006 must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.

Payroll College Work-Study Redistribution: June 1, 2006. Payroll redistributions must be submitted to Payroll by June 1.

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 2nd and 4th Sunday 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.

Tutoring Positions for Students Available – The Tutoring Services department is searching for qualified undergraduate students to join the Tutoring family. Positions are available for the following subjects/positions: [continued]

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.

Summer and Fall Registration Ongoing at ENMU – Registration for the summer and fall terms at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is underway. The second four-week term is July 3-28. Courses are offered on-campus, online, and over 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.

Clearinghouse Has Software Available for Review – The New Mexico Educational Software ClearingHouse at the Center for Teaching Excellence, located in Room 102A in the Education Building, has new educational software available for review. Fore more information, call 562.2549 or 562.2266. [software titles]

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Labor Day: Monday, September 4 2006

Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, November 23-24, 2006

Winter Break: Close at 5 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2006

Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2007

Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 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 (3) signatures: the requestor, department head and the vice-president for the area To obtain a Catering Request Form, you can visit the following site: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/sodexho. The Catering Request Form must be turned in to Sodexho prior to the company providing services. This form will also allow the Business Office to process the invoices in a timely manner, without incurring finance charges. Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions or Sodexho at 562.2190 if you would like to find out more information about what they can do for your next catering event.

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

List Your Events on the University Calendar – It's never too late to take advantage of the online University Calendar. Make sure your University events are listed online by submitting your additions via e-mail. To ensure your request is processed in a timely manner, please send all calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. For any questions or problems regarding this process, please direct correspondence to betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134. Calendar Tip: Use the calendar to check what is happening around the University to help you when you are scheduling your event dates.

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours – To reach the Campus Police Officer on duty after 5 p.m., before 8 a.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday you can call the officer on his cell phone number at 760.2945. If for some reason you are unable to reach the officer on that number, call the Portales Police Department at 356.4404 extension 0. The dispatcher will then send a Campus Officer to your destination to assist you.

Graduate Catalog Available as PDF Document – The 2004-06 Graduate Catalog is available as a PDF document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Undergraduate Catalog Available as PDF Document – The 2005-07 Undergraduate Catalog is available as a PDF document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Summer Schedule on the Web – The schedule of classes for Summer 2006 is now available on the web for viewing. It may be accessed by prospective students under "class schedules" at http://www.enmu.edu/newstudents/index.shtml.

Students and faculty may also view it from the ENMU Web homepage by clicking "Academics" from the drop-down menu, then "courses and catalogs," and then "class schedule index." The schedule is also available through the secure Banner site.

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.

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Tumbling – For ages 5 years and up taught by Deborah McGrew Mondays, June 12-July 24 (no class July 3), GA-11. The fee is $35. Please register by June 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.

Face Reading – Every eye, ear, nose, wrinkle, brow, chin, dimple and smile means something to a face reader. Join this face reading class Tuesday, June 13, 6-8:30 p.m., Quay Hall, upstairs lobby and have fun while learning to read a face. If you would like a copy of the Amazing Face Reading book used for this class, please call Jo before June 6 at 562.2677 to reserve your $20 copy. The fee is $25.

Buddhism Basics – Rhomylly Forbes will discuss the basic tenets and practice the simple, stress-relieving meditation techniques of this 2,500-year-old philosophy Wednesday, June 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Faculty Lounge, Campus Union. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a cushion or towel. Shoes will be removed during class. The fee is $10. Please register by June 9.

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!

Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy – Join Victor Baca, R.Ph., for this informative class and discover the facts concerning this alternative, doctor-prescribed hormone therapy Wednesday, June 21, 7-9 p.m., COB-156. The fee is $25. Please register by June 16.

Microsoft Outlook – Join Becky Lopez for this hands-on class and experience practical applications at your own computer station Thursday, June 22, 6i:30-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $25. Please register by June 19.

Real Estate Weekend Workshop – Take one or both of these classes Aztec Room, Campus Union to earn from four to 11 continuing education credits in one weekend: Understanding and Using RANM Forms 2006 Update (7 credit hours) Friday, June 23, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with an on-your-own lunch break, $70; and Transaction Brokerage (4 credit hours) Saturday, June 24, 8 a.m.-noon, $50. Please register by June 20.

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 lifeguards 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.

Chairmaking – Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Portales planned this class with a simple chair that can be built in just eight lessons, Wednesdays, June 14-July 26, 6-8:30 p.m., Tech-112. From pieces cut by the instructor, each student will align, assemble and sand a sturdy wooden farmhouse chair with all supplies provided within a $110 kit fee, payable to the instructor. The course fee is $40. Please register by June 9. Pull up a chair and have a seat!

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

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)

Extended Absence Greeting:
Are you going to be away from your office for an extended period of time and will not be listening to messages? If so, record an Extended Absence Greeting to let your callers know when you will return to your office. With this type of greeting, your mailbox will not accept messages from callers so you should suggest another contact name and number who can offer immediate assistance. This greeting temporarily overrides the personal greeting.
To activate:
Dial into the voice mail system: 4200 or 562.4200 (from off-campus).
From the Ready prompt, press 4 7 and begin recording.
When you are finished recording, press the # sign to accept and turn the greeting on.
To deactivate:
Dial into the voice mail system: 4200 or 562.4200 (from off-campus).
From the Ready prompt, press 4 2.
NOTE: Your personal greeting will have to be re-recorded at this point.

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 4756 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4400. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “V” again with the right mouse button, then choose “Update Now” in the pull-down box. This will open a dialogue box displaying the status of the update process. Once complete, close the dialogue box and rerun the “About VirusScan Enterprise” option as described above. If the version is not at or greater than the one above, please contact the Helpdesk at 562.4357 for assistance.

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

Student News

At the recent INBRE conference in Socorro, N.M., June 1-3, Robert Crow, an Eastern undergraduate student, took a 2nd place award for his poster presentation. Bonnie VanCamp, an Eastern graduate student, is a co-author of the presentation. Their poster was in competition with many other biomedical research students in the statewide conference involving biomedical research institutions, such as UNM, NMSU, NM Tech, and NM Highlands. The title of Robert and Bonnie’s poster is “Spontaneous Mutation of Amino Acid Residues Ala-35, Glu-138, Ala-139, Ala-390 and Gly-489 in the Raffinose-H+ Symporter of Escherichia coli Confer Enhanced Transport of Maltose.”

Thesis Defense

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

name: Monica L. Enke

title_of_thesis: Cattails and Ostracodes: Prehistoric Water Management in the Chupadera Arroyo Basin, New Mexico

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Monday

date: 06/22/2006

time: 9:00

am_pm: AM

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)

Roswell News

Read the June issue of The Grapevine – [read]

Off-Campus News

The City of Portales Pool is looking for certified lifeguards for the upcoming summer. All interested parties can pick up a job description/application at City Hall, 100 W. First St. or call 356.6662, ext. 18 for any further information.

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