Thank You to D'Lyn Ford for Being Guest Editor This Week

Announcements
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ENMU Roper Posts Top Time, Finishes Second at College National Finals Rodeo
by Adam Pitterman
Sports Information Director

Raelyn Gardner, an ENMU sophomore from Lovington, finished second in breakaway roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., June 11–17.

Gardner turned in the top time in breakaway roping during the event —-2.1 seconds in the third go-round on Thursday.

Her total time of 13.2 seconds for four runs was four-tenths of a second out of first place and more than a full second ahead of the closest competitor. She posted a time of 3.6 seconds in the final go-round Saturday. She is majoring in elementary education.

Pop Culture Class Teaches Students that Society is Information Hungry
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

ENMU will offer Popular Culture, an upper-division communication class, during the second summer session July 3–28.

Students in Comm. 310 will learn how media and popular culture influence each other and society in general, said Dr. Anthony B. Schroeder. The course counts toward ENMU’s global diversity general educational requirement.

“Popular culture is to us what water is to fish,” Dr. Schroeder said.

He said students will discuss all forms of popular culture as influenced by the media, including magazines, TV programs, movies, video games, art and fashion.

“In this course, we will take a step back and consciously observe the objects in our society and ask why we idolize the things we do.

“Analysis will focus on what the images are, how they influence us and the positive or negative influence on society and youth in particular.”

The class will explore how communications technologies have shaped popular culture.

“The media has played a major role in the development of culture, from Gutenberg’s printing press, the telegraph, Marconi’s wireless, radio, television, the Internet and cellular telephones,” Dr. Schroeder said.

“Each step in the process has resulted in making more information available, faster, and with enhanced images.”

He added that in the “global village” scholar and media critic Marshall McLuhan described, media technology makes a larger audience aware of issues that affect members' lives.

The class, first taught in 1998 as an honors course, is being offered for a fourth summer session this year, Dr. Schroeder said.

AskOnline Tutoring Platform Demonstrated Today

Tutoring Services will offer a demonstration of AskOnline, a tutoring platform, today from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Sandia Room.

AskOnline can help maintain contact with students, as well as providing a link for the students themselves for discussion boards, academic chats and more, said Esthela Banuelos of Tutoring Services. She said the goal is is to provide distance learners a connection with the University that may not exist at this time.

The website for AskOnline is http://www.askonline.net and is geared towards tutoring. The live demonstration will include time for questions. For information, contact Esthela Banuelos at esthela.banuelos@enmu.edu or 562.2454.

Alumni Band To Give Campus Concert June 24—The ENMU Alumni Band will give a free, public concert on Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m.on the University Theatre Center Mainstage. The band will perform standard, contemporary and popular repertoire by composers like John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Leonard Bernstein.

ENMU Board of Regents Meeting
Regents Room—Portales Campus
June 24, 2006–2 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

ROUTINE MATTERS
1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the agenda
3. Report from the president of the Board
4. Report from the president of the University
5. Report from the Roswell provost
6. Report from the Ruidoso provost
7. Approval of the minutes of May 11, 2006
8. Approval of the minutes of May 12, 2006
9. Approval of the minutes of June 5, 2006

BUSINESS MATTERS
1. Certificate of Occupational Training and Associate of Applied Science in Construction Trades (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
2. Associate of Science Degree in Natural Resource Management (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
3. Capital Project Recommendations FY 2007-08, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
4. Revised Professional Senate Constitution (Dr. Judy Armstrong, Action)
5. Capital Project Recommendations FY 2007-08, Roswell (Mr. Bill Jones, Action)
6. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action)
7. Disposition of Surplus Property and Equipment (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
8. Capital Project Recommendations FY 2007-08, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
9. Digital Cinema Arts Major (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Action)
10. Addendum to Spring 2006 Graduation List (Dr. Gary Musgrave, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discuss three personnel matters
2. Contract for Dr. Steven Gamble

ADJOURNMENT

'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/Alumni Briefs

Christina Hall, a 2005 ENMU music graduate, was crowned Miss New Mexico 2006 at the state pageant in Alamogordo June 10.

She gave a vocal performance during the talent competition. The La Cueva High School graduate, who competed as Miss Albuquerque, chose identity theft as her platform issue. Before the national pageant airs in January 2007, Hall will take part in taping for a seven-part documentary series, "Finding Miss America," to air on Country Music Television. Viewers can cast their votes for the top 15 competitors.

Dr. Antony Oldknow, English professor, made presentations and gave readings of his poetry and ghost stories May 22 at the King's School, Peterborough, England.

Dr. Michael Sitton, dean of the College of Fine Arts, has a composition on a recent CD compilation, "The House of Faith Has Many Rooms: An Appreciation of Composers in the Association of Anglican Musicians." His work is a setting of the Tautum ergo, performed by the Girls' Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral of Buffalo, N.Y. He also had a recent premiere of an anthem commissioned by Trinity Episcopal Church of Covington, Ky.

Tutoring Available for Grades 1–6—ELED 380 students will tutor elementary age children for 16 hours in grades 1-6 through June 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-ail); child's first name, age and grade level in the fall; and the subject(s) for tutoring. Space is limited.

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 the2005–06 fiscal year prior to these dates. Students enrolled for second four-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. 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.

Free Ink Cartridges Available—Multicultural Affairs has two new HP #45 black ink cartridges to give away. If interested, call Diana Cordova at 562.4914.

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.

College Success Program Having Trash to Treasure Yard Sale—The College Success Program (CSP) 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.

If you’re feeling like a pack rat, CSP will accept donations through Wednesday, June 21. Please call 562.2436 between 8 a.m.and 5 p.m. to schedule a time for a mentor to pick up donated items or bring items down to The Alley. 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 at 308 N. Kilgore in Portales.

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).

General Comments and Compliments

"When will Wendel be back?" – multiple ENMU employees

Guest Editor's Note: Wendel is taking a well-deserved vacation and will return June 22—in time to work on the June 26 issue of Monday Memo.

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

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 eight-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. Only one of four prerequisites listed below is required. 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.

Kids Can Have Birthday Parties at Greyhound Football Games—During the 2006 football season, kids can celebrate their birthdays at Greyhound games. The package includes getting autographs from Greyhound football players, taking pictures with the Ralph and Roxie mascots and cheerleaders, having the child's 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.

Quote of the Week

"We know what a person thinks not when he tells us what he thinks, but by his actions."– Isaac Bashevis Singer

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.

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 ENMU in Portales is underway. The second four-week term is July 3–28. 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.

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, 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.

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, 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.

Summer Schedule on the Web—The schedule of classes for summer 2006 is available on the Web. 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.

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!

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 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

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)

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 e-mail 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 e-mailed 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 dialog 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

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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