"All the News That Fits"

Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcements form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups if the group is non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

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ENMU Observing Spring Break This Week – Students and faculty at Eastern are observing spring break on March 27-31. Classes will resume Monday, April 3. Most campus offices will be open as usual during spring break. The Golden Library will be closed on March 25-26 and April 1-2, and open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the other days during spring break. For campus information, call 505.562.1011.

Employee Briefs

Michael F. Shaughnessy and Victor W. Henningsen, Instructor in History and Social Science at Phillips Academy
in Andover, Massachusetts have had a paper posted on line at www.educationnews.org.

Dr. Tamara Raatz, associate professor of music, has been selected for inclusion in the 2006-2007 Who's Who in American Education.

Dr. Darron L. Smith, Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with Mathew E. Wilson (West Virginia University), research was presented at the Midwest Animal Science Association Meetings in Des Moines, Iowa. The research titled: Effects of estradiol on the uterine environment and trophectoderm in the gilt, examined via immunohistochemistry, changes in the trophectoderm given different concentrations of estradiol. This research is important because the placenta is established from the trophectoderm and an increase in estradiol on days 12 through 14 of gestation may increase placental efficiency which should increase embryonic survival. Further, Drs. Smith and Wilson reported positive changes in histotrophic nutrition with increased estradiol.

New Mexico Teacher Assessment - FCS Exam – Piloting of the FCS Exam for FCS teacher licensure will be given on Tuesday, April 4, from 9-11 a.m. in FCS Room 100.

ENMU to Produce Professor's Original Play – Janeice Scarbrough, chair of the Department of Theatre/Dance at Eastern, will have one of her original plays produced at ENMU. The play, "Mia, Emma and Rose," will run April 26-29 at 8 p.m. in the studio theatre at Eastern. It will be directed by Dr. Anne Beck. In the play, Rose, a woman from Ireland, comes to New York to find Emma, her birth daughter. Mia has been searching for her birth mother and through that search finds Emma and Rose. Admission will be $3 at the door.

'Tribute to Gabriela Mistral' Set for April 20 – A "Tribute to Gabriela Mistral" will be presented at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. Ms. Mistral was a Chilean poet, educator, and the first Latin American woman to receive the Nobel Prize as a writer. Performed by Consuelo Luz, the presenation is sponsored by The Office of Hispanic Affairs and The New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451, or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@.enmu.edu.

Some Upcoming Dates to Remember – The President's Office wants to alert employees to some important dates for the campus as the months of April and May become very busy. Some upcoming events are listed below. Please refer to the online calendar and the Monday Memo for additional events and details.

April 11 - 1-3 p.m. Student Research Conference (College of Business)

April 11 - 3:30 p.m. Scholarship and Department Awards Ceremony (Ballroom)

April l2 - 3 p.m. Spirit of Eastern awards (University Theatre Center)

April 27 - 3 p.m. Retirees' Reception (SAS Atrium)

April 29 - 5 p.m. President's Picnic (1600 W. Cherry Street)

May 12 - 3 p.m. Honors Convocation (University Theatre Center)

May 12 - 4 p.m. New Graduates' Reception (Ballroom)

May 13 - 10 a.m. Portales Commencement (Greyhound Arena)

Campus Bookstore Spring Break Hours – Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Bookstore will resume regular semester hours on April 3.

Multicultural Affairs Graduation and Recognition Banquets

Multicultural Affairs would like to invite the ENMU community to support their students by attending the following banquets. All banquets will recognize students, provide entertainment, and a delicious meal. Tickets are $15 per person. If you are interested in attending, please contact these offices.

International Affairs Banquet: April 21. Contact 562.4915. Deadline to RSVP, April 14.

Native-American Affairs Banquet: April 27. Contact – 562.2470. Deadline to RSVP, April 21.

Hispanic Affairs Banquet: May 5. Contact 562.2451. Deadline to RSVP, April 28.

Staff Development Training Rescheduled from March 21 to April 18 – Due to unforeseen circumstances, the staff development training scheduled for March 21 in the Zis Room has been rescheduled for April 18 in two sessions. The session times are 10:30-11:50 a.m. or 3:30-4:50 p.m. Invitations will be sent in April indicating which session you will be assigned to attend. If one time works better than the other, feel free to contact Bonnie Sink at ext. 4352 or e-mail bonnie.sink@enmu.edu.  

7th Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture Set for April 13 – Dr. Virginia L. Butler, associate professor of anthropology at Portland State University, will be the guest speaker at the 7th Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. Her topic will be "Where Have All the Native Fish Gone?" The presentatyion is sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology, Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club, and the Sigma Xi Science Society. For more information, call David Batten at ext. 2750, or Jason Adams at 304.283.2811.

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

ITS Needs 'Intra-Campus' Envelopes – ITS is in the need of small "intra-campus" envelopes. If you have any spares, please send them to station #15.

Next Brown Bag Lunch on April 7 – The ENMU Sigma Xi Brown Bag Lunch series continues with a talk by animal scientist Dr. Darron Smith. A first-year faculty member in the agriculture program, the title of his presentation is "Diet-induced alterations in progesterone clearance." The talk will be held on Friday, April 7, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Sandia Room at the CUB. So bring your lunch or buy it at the Campus Crossroads, and join us for an informative hour. For further information, contact Dave Batten at 562.2750 or david.batten@enmu.edu.

The Harrington String Quartet to Perform at ENMU

The Harrington String Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 28, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University. A reception will follow.

The group consists of violinists Annie Chalex and Keith Redpath and cellist Emmanuel Lopez, faculty members at West Texas A&M University, and violist Joanna Mendoza, former principal violist with the New World Symphony.

Presented by ENMU and the University Friends of Music, tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with a school or university ID. Proceeds support scholarships for ENMU vocal and instrumental music students.

Advance tickets may be purchased at several locations: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 100 S. Avenue A in Portasles; McDaniel's Home Furnishings at 1020 N. Main in Clovis; the ENMU Department of Music in Room 115 of the Music Building, or at the door the evening of the performance.

For more information, call 505.562.2315.

2006 Self-Study Guidelines for Academic Support Units – [here]

University Budget Projection – [here]

Health Insurance Rate Increase for Coming Year – [here]

New Group Going Live with Purchasing Card – The next group that will go live this month with their purchasing card are:

Accounts Payable
Bookstore
Communications Services
President Office
Ruidoso Campus
Student Affairs

At this time, you can log into Wells Fargo site and review you current cycle to date transactions. There is no need to wait until the end of the month when you recieve your email, review statement.

If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Holbrook at ext. 2425.

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.

Registration for summer begins April 9.

2006 Football Schedule – [schedule]

Training for Microsoft Outlook 2003

The Superusers group will conduct several training sessions on Microsoft Outlook 2003.

Calendars - Advanced
* Scheduling Meetings
* Responding to Meeting Requests
* Looking at Available Times for Others
* Quick Tip: Color Coding Meetings
Wednesday, April 12 8:30 a.m. in UCC 108
Thursday, April 13 3:30 p.m. in UCC 107

Calendars - Expert
* Sharing your Calendar
* Opening a Shared Calendar
* Categorizing
Wednesday, April 19 8:30 a.m. UCC 108
Thursday, April 20 3:30 p.m. UCC 107

There is limited space available, so reserve your space as soon possible by e-mailing Candace.Baros@enmu.edu. Please indicate which training session you will attend.

NOTE: If you do not have Microsoft Office 2003 installed on your office computer, please contact the HELP Desk (4357) to have it installed prior to the training session. If you are using Microsoft Exchange, please let us know.

Improve Your Emotional Intelligence – Staff Development will offer a three-session Training Bytes Lunch and Learn in the Sandia room. The dates and times are listed below:
March 30 – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Increasing Emotional Intelligence. RSVP Deadline March 16
April 20 – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Half Full or Half Empty: Choosing to be Positive. RSVP Deadline April 6
May 25 – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Big Picture: Keeping Things in Perspective. RSVP Deadline May 11

There are only 20 seats available. If you are interested in attending one or more of these workshops, please call Shirley Tapia at ext. 4323 or e-mail her at sd.assistant@enmu.edu to reserve your spot. Lunch will be provided by Staff Development.

Communication Festival Set for May
by Helen Carroll
Communication Services

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences will host the 2nd Annual Communication Festival on May 1-6 in the Campus Union Building and the Communication Center on the Portales campus.

The festival will showcase student work from several colleges and universities. Besides ENMU-Portales, other schools include ENMU-Roswell, ENMU-Ruidoso and Clovis Community College.

There will be five major categories: film, photography, public relations, design and writing. There will also be a public speaking exhibition by Communication 102 students from the ENMU-Portales campus. All entries will be judged, with cash awards given to the winners at an awards ceremony during the festival.

The public is invited to all events. To obtain an entry form or for more information, contact the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences at 505.562.2130, or e-mail kinsey.barker@enmu.edu.

First Science Fiction/Fantasy Art Show Continues

Golden Library is hosting ENMU's first Science Fiction/Fantasy art show through March. Paintings, drawings, photographs, collages, and other 2D work or small sculptural pieces with a science fiction or fantasy theme are being exhibited.

This exhibit was organized in conjunction with the Williamson Lectureship, which honors distinguished Emeritus Professor of English Dr. Jack Williamson, science fiction author and scholar.

Work from the science fiction/fantasy art show is being exhibited in display cases in the library foyer and will be available for viewing whenever the library is open through March. Admission is free.

Spirit of Eastern Ceremony Set for April 12 – The Spirit of Eastern ceremony this year will be on Wednesday, April 12, in the University Theatre Center Mainstage. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. in the lobby, with the ceremony set for 3:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Student Employee of the Year Nominations Sought – The Office of Student Financial Aid seeks nominations for the 2005-2006 Eastern New Mexico University Student Employee of the Year. A review committee will evaluate the nominations. We are asking each department to nominate at least one student employee for outstanding service. The award will be based on the student's reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution. Multiple nominations and supporting documents are welcomed.
The student must meet the following criteria:
• Undergraduate student employed on campus
• Student must have been employed for a minimum of 6 months part-time during July 1, 2005 - May 12, 2006.
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
We will be selecting three of these outstanding students to receive $100 each. In addition, all nominated students will be recognized at the Student Affairs Banquet on April 20.

Please submit the nominations to Lenna Rolan by Thursday, March 30. [form]

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony – On Tuesday, April 11, classes will be dismissed from 12:30-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Departmental Awards Program. Morning and evening classes will meet as usual. The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented. Graduation honors will be presented at the Honors Convocation on Friday, May 12.

Information About Wellness Tax Document – Recently employees were mailed a 1098-T form for the 2005 tax year. ENMU is required to furnish this information to taxpayers to use when taking advantage of the educational tax credits.

These educational tax credits resulted from the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA 97), which created the Hope Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. Information on these tax credits is available in IRS Publication 970, which is accessible on web site www.IRS.GOV, or you may call the IRS at 1.800.829.1040.

Your 1098-T form shows amounts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses for the 2005 calendar year. Your 1098-T form also shows the total of scholarships and grants credited to your account for the 2005 calendar year.

Eastern New Mexico University may not give legal or tax advice. Please contact your tax consultant or legal advisor for guidance.

Faculty and Staff Invited to Submit Nominations for Student Leadership Awards

The Office of Student Activities and Organizations invites students, faculty, and staff to submit nominations for the 2005-2006 Leadership Recognition Awards. This event recognizes student leaders, advisors, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Eastern New Mexico University and the Portales community. Please note that these awards are a component of the Student Affairs Banquet that also recognizes outstanding contributions and accomplishments by student leaders in Associated Student Government, Residence Life, Associated Student Activities Board, Who's Who, and student employment.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY, MARCH 31.

This year's reception will take place on Thursday, April 20, in the Campus Union Ballroom. Nine award categories will be presented this year that will recognize individuals and organizations that have shown excellence and achievement in a variety of areas, including fulfillment of purpose, community service, membership involvement, and leadership development.

For more information, contact Shem Peachey at 562.2768.

University Auction Set for August – The University Auction has been tentatively set for Aug. 12. More details will be made available at a later date. For more information, contact David Moon at ext. 2606.

Computer Center Helpdesk Hours – Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Chapter Drafts of Self-Study Available for Review – For your review, the draft outlines of chapters two and three of ENMU's self-study for the Higher Learning Commission are available on the ENMU
Intranet: http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=59

Please take some time to review these draft outlines and give us, the self-study team, feedback. We are eager for suggestions regarding revisions, additions, and your comments generally. Chapter two addresses "Preparing for the Future" while chapter three concerns "Student Learning and Effective Teaching." Please give us feedback by e-mailing me (Linda.Gies@enmu.edu) or sending comments to me at Station 19 or calling me at ext. 2642. – Linda Gies

Quotes of the Week

"Man is the missing link between the ape and the human being." – author unknown

March-May Calendar for College of Fine Arts

ENMU Concert Band Clinic
April 3-4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Campus Union Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Dustin Seifert
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Wind Symphony
Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m.
Campus Union Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Dustin Seifert
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Dance Concert
April 6-8, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Joseph Sanders
$7 General Admission, $6 Senior Citizens, $5 Pre-College, $4 ENMU Students
Contact: Shirlene Peters, 505.562.2711

Brass Choir Concert
Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: John Kennedy
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

BFA Senior Art Show
April 24-May 13, Library Hours
Golden Library, Runnels Gallery
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Susan Pippin, 505.562.2778

John Kennedy, Trumpet
Faculty Recital
Tuesday, April 25, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Mia, Emma and Rose
(Play written by Janeice Scarbrough)
April 26-29, 8 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Studio
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Anne Beck
$3 General Admission
Contact: Shirlene Peters, 505.562.2711

Harrington String Quartet
Friday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Tamara Raatz
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Wind Symphony/Symphonic Band
Sunday, April 30, 3 p.m.
Campus Union Building, Ballroom
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Dustin Seifert
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Major Works Choral Concert
Thursday, May 4, 7 p.m.
University Theatre Center, Mainstage
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Director: Jason Paulk
Free
Contact: Teresa Muldez, 505.562.2377

Performance Evaluations Due – This is a reminder that the annual performance evaluations for 2005 for support, professional and at-will employees are due. The forms are available on the intranet at: <http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php>.

The evaluation form must be completed by the employee's immediate supervisor and reviewed/approved by the appropriate second level supervisor. Please complete the performance evaluations as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please call Personnel Services at 2115.

Comedians Coming to Ballroom – Comedians Adam Hunter and Steve Hofstetter will perform a free show in the Campus Ballroom at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Memorial Day: Monday, May 29, 2006
Independence Day: Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Spring Break Set for March 27-31 – Spring Break is this week, March 27-31. The Portales and Clovis public schools have also designated this week as spring break.

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.

Extended Learning Courses

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

ONEStroke™ Basics – All materials including brushes, paints and surface for practice are included with the $20 kit fee, payable to instructor Kris Cranford, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., COB-128. All classes are $20 with reduction for brushes for returning students.

ONEStroke™ Fruit – April 4, register by March 30

ONEStroke™ Your Choice! – Bring a project of your choice, May 2, register by April 27.

Yoga: Mind and Body Connection – Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 7-May 4, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11 with Lisa Moyer. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a small blanket or towel. The fee can be paid proportionately through the end of the semester at Extended Learning.

Aqua Aerobics - Taught by Red Cross Certified Instructor Celeste Holloway, this resistance type water exercise is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m., Jan. 31-April 27, Natatorium. Pay only $8 per rotation.

Night Sky – A Look at Our Universe – Join astronomy enthusiast Mick Hoffman for a fun and interesting evening of star gazing for the whole family. Learn how to use a planisphere so that you and your family will enjoy many future luminary viewings as well Friday, April 28, 7-9 p.m., SCI-108. Your planishere will be furnished with your $10 registration fee at Extended Learning. Please register by April 25.

A Gardening Class in Trinity – Curt Jaynes, Garden Source, 42405 U.S. 70, Portales combines three classes in one Saturday, April 29, 9-11 a.m. Curt will discuss container gardening, herbs and composting all in one class. The registration fee is $20. Please register by April 26.

Twentieth Century Preachers – Join Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Portales for this three evening class, Mondays, April 17-May 1, 6-8:30 p.m., JWLA 115 for an overview of 20th century preachers. The fee is $25. Please register by April 12.

Puppy Kindergarten – Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a title conferred by the AKC to dogs that have passed a basic obedience/socialization test. Rhomylly Forbes, Instructor, will help owners of two-six months old puppies of any and all breeds in this basic obedience class Wednesdays, April 5- May 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Career Technical Education Building, W Cherry and S Ave O. Please bring your puppy’s immunization records (but not your puppy) the first class. Puppies must be contained by collar and six-foot leash by the second class. Owners are responsible for their puppy’s rewarding treats as well. The fee is $30. Please register by Mar. 31.

Introduction to the Navajo Language – Developed for the non-Navajo speaker, students will be able to learn the basics of this language in this four-week session taught by Indian education advocate, Jimmy Begaye, Thursdays, April 6-27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., JWLA-119. The fee is $35. Please register by April 3.

Floral Designs from Flower Land's Rose - Rose Riley, Flower Land's Rose, Clovis, will offer Fresh Flower Design I and II, Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., FCS-99 on March 7 and April 4, respectively. Students will design, complete and take home a fresh floral arrangement in each class with supplies included in a $25 kit fee, payable to the instructor. Take one or both classes each with a $20 registration fee. Please register by March 2 and 30, respectively.

Computer Basics – Ellen Gardiner, Faculty Resource Center Instructional Technologist Specialist offers five hands-on computer classes all held on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. in UCC-107 this spring.

Introduction to Word – Mar. 14, $25. Please register by March 9.

Exploring the World Wide Web – Mar. 21, $25. Please register by March 16.

Introduction to PowerPoint – Please bring a snapshot April 18, $25. Please register by April 13

Computer Toys—Scanners and CD Writers – Please bring 3-5 snapshots April 25, $30. Please register by April 20.

Introduction to Excel – May 9, $25. Please register by May 4.

Carve a Fishing Lure – Join Clyde Davis Saturday, April 1, noon-5 p.m., JWLA-115 and learn to carve and paint a surface lure with the finished result usable as a lure or jewelry! Be sure to bring a fixed-blade knife with all other supplies provided within a $5 kit fee, payable to the instructor. The fee is $25. Please register by March 29.

Swimming – Four rotations are scheduled for ages four years and up this spring Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. at the Natatorium: Rotation 1 is Feb. 27-March 9; Rotation 2 is March 13-23; Rotation 3 is April 3-13; and Rotation 4 is April 17-27. The fee is $40 per rotation and includes a Red Cross Card if a level is passed. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Conversational Spanish I and II – Estella Gonzalez is offering two four-week Spanish Conversational classes Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., JWLA-117, in which basic vocabulary and grammar will be included. Conversational Spanish I will be offered Feb. 27-March 20 while Conversational Spanish II will be offered April 3-24. The fee is $45 for each class or save by pre-paying for both classes for only $80. Please register by Feb. 22 and March 29, respectively.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Preventing Stress – To reduce stress and prevent fatigue, it is important to take mini-breaks (not many breaks) throughout the day. If possible, change tasks at least once every two hours. Stretch your arms, neck and legs often if you do the same type of work for long periods of time. Rest your eyes often by closing them or looking at something other than the work at hand. For a quick pick-me-up, breathe deeply several times by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth. In addition, always try to drink a lot of water throughout the day.

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 during spring break 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 4726 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

Missed General Education Assessment Test – Students who did not participate in the General Education Assessment test on March 22 as required can makeup the test. Please call the Assessment Resource Office at 562.4313 or e-mail assessment@enmu.edu to register for one of the following sessions:

Thursday, April 6, from 8-11 a.m. in SAS 166.
Thursday, April 6, from 6-9 p.m. in SAS 166.

The student’s ability to register for future semesters at ENMU has been electronically blocked. Once they have participated in the General Education Assessment makeup session, their registrations privileges will be reinstated. Failure to complete one of the makeup tests without a serious and compelling reason will result in further holds.

The final day to withdraw from second-eight-week classes is Friday, April 7 by 5 p.m.

Registration for summer and fall classes will begin on Sunday, April 9, by classification. Watch the ENMU Web site for fall's schedule of classes. Paper copies will be on campus when you return from spring break.

All students are required to see an advisor before registering for summer and/or fall classes.

* Undeclared students may call the Advising Center at 562.2338 to
arrange an advising appointment. Advisors will begin seeing students on Monday, April 3.

* Students who have declared their majors should contact their faculty
advisor for an appointment prior to registering for classes.

Students who are unsure who their advisor is can check the ENMU website secure area under Current Students>>Student and Financial Aid>> Registration>> Check your Registration Status>> Curriculum Information. Click on Degree to see your advisor information.

Attention MBA Students – The MBA Comprehensive Examination will take place on Saturday, April 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the College of Business, Room 126. Please contact Dr. John Stockmyer at ext. 2352 for more information.

Internship Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 120 on Thursday, April 6, at 3:30 p.m. as Mary Lawrie-Kopcik presents the results of her internship at Mission Arch Care Center. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 202.

Thesis Defense

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

name: Sharon Hull

title_of_thesis: Using Hydrogen and Copper Stable Isotopes to Source Turquoise

building: College of Business

room: Room 117

day: Wednesday

date: 04/05/2006

time: 8:30

am_pm: AM

Student Savings at Local Businesses – The Student Government Association is happy to announce a new program aimed specifically at helping Eastern New Mexico University students save money when they make a purchase at selected local businesses.

The program is called the Student Savings Club. Simply show your school ID at the time of making your purchase to receive a discount or special offer. (Faculty and staff may also receive these offers by showing a school ID, unless otherwise noted.) Click here to see a list of the participating businesses and their offers and discounts:

http://www.studentsavingsclub.com/SchoolDiscounts.aspx?collegeID=16

They hope to add more businesses during the school year. Please let them know if there is a business you would like to see added, and we will invite them to participate. – The Student Government Association

The ENMU Writing Center is located in JWLA 204 and is open for the Spring semester.

Hours of operation are:

Monday and Wednesday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday - 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

If you need further information or would like to set up an appointment, call the Writing Center at 562.2793.

Information for Students Graduating in May – Undergraduate and graduate students who are graduating in May should follow the instructions at http://www.enmu.edu/graduation.

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 March issue of ENMU-Roswell'sThe Grapevine [here]

Off-Campus News

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program Coordinator. Applicants must possess clerical skills and experience in working with the senior population. Applications may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. Deadline to apply is Monday, March 27, at 5:00 p.m.

The Pride in Portales Committee in conjunction with NM Clean and Beautiful is hosting it’s annual Great American Clean Up on Saturday, April 22, starting at 9 a.m. at the Portales City Park. All organizations and individuals interested in participating are welcomed to come out and join us in cleaning up our community. Prizes for largest group, most bags of trash collected and most items collected off of the scavenger hunt list will be awarded along with a free drawing for other prizes donated from local businesses. Cokes and hotdogs will be served at approximately 11 am.

For more information, or to sign up for the events, call Veda Urioste at 356.6662, ext. 18.

New Mexico First® is making a limited number of full and partial scholarships available for students to attend the upcoming town hall that will be held in Santa Fe April 20-22 on higher education and workforce development. The scholarships will cover the cost of registration, materials, meals and lodging, if required, at The Lodge at Santa Fe. Students can request an application by contacting Krista Koppinger via e-mail at kristak@nmfirst.org. Information on the Town Hall is available at: www.nmfirst.org.

The purpose of the town hall is to develop recommendations for policymakers based on statewide citizen input for strengthening our system of higher education to better prepare students for careers.

“The work product of the forum will provide guidance to the legislature, governor’s office, and higher education policymakers on how to increase enrollment in higher education and improve completion rates at colleges and universities to address the state’s needs for a higher skilled workforce and better paying, more rewarding jobs,” said Heather Balas, town hall director.

New Mexico First convenes statewide town halls annually on issues of broad interest. During the past 20 years, the nonpartisan, self-sustaining organization has convened more than 50 forums on issues ranging from taxes to water, education, economic development, health care, tribal relations, energy and federal spending.

New Mexico First was co-founded by Senator Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman, along with civic and business leaders, in 1986 to involve more citizens in the democratic process. More than 5,000 citizens have participated in the town halls since then.

Northeast New Mexico to Hold Second Round of Public Meetings on Water Strategies

What strategies will best help Northeast New Mexico make sure it has enough water to meet the future needs of residents and agriculture? The public will have a chance to learn more about the proposed actions being developed for the region’s water plan at four meetings scheduled for the first week of April. Meeting places and dates are:

PORTALES: Monday, April 3, 2006, 6-8 p.m., City Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St.
TUCUMCARI: Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66
CLAYTON: Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 4-6 p.m., Clayton Civic Center, 124 N. Front
MOSQUERO: Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 2-4 p.m., Harding County Courthouse, 35 Pine St.

The public is invited to attend the meeting as representatives from Curry, Harding, Quay, Roosevelt, and Union counties and consultants from Daniel B. Stephens & Associates report on the status of the Northeast New Mexico Regional Water Plan. Participants are invited to voice their opinions on the feasibility of proposed strategies.

Development of the regional water plan for the northeast plains area is being guided by a Steering Committee composed of representatives from the five counties, and various municipalities and soil and water conservation districts encompassed by those counties. The regional water plans are funded by grants from the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission that are approved by the NM State Legislature. They serve as guidance for interstate water management decisions.

At the organization meeting in September 2004, Steering Committee members elected Richard Primrose, City Manager of Tucumcari, as chair and Joe Culbertson, Harding County, as vice-chair. Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, a hydrology firm in Albuquerque, was contracted to develop the regional water plan. Sites Southwest, a planning and landscape architecture firm in Albuquerque, is helping facilitate and publicize the meetings.

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