"Major Monday Memos Winding Down for Summer"

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2005-06 Retirees Honored

At Thursday Afternoon Reception in SAS Building – A reception for ENMU's 2005-06 retirees was held Thursday afternoon in the atrium of the SAS Building. Retirees pictured are (front, L-R): Lila Pendergraft, Dan Buzard, Kathy Salter, Rhonda Garcia, JoAnn Hays, Dr. Janet Frost, and Bill Gaedke; (back, L-R): Nelda Dictson, Dr. Thurman Elder, Dr. Dale Davis, and Larry Smith. Not pictured are: Patricia Counts, Betty Crane, Lela Goar, Rita Hill, Janet Sprague, John Wall and Manuel Bachicha. These 18 employees gave a combined 388 years of service to Eastern. Read bios about each employee [here]. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Presidential Summit – The three most recent presidents of ENMU had a chance to visit at the retirees' reception. They are Drs. Steven Gamble, Bob Matheny and Everett Frost.

Education Foundations Instructor Retiring After 27-Year Career in Education
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Bill Gaedke, instructor of Education Foundations at Eastern New Mexico University since August of 1994, has announced that he will retire effective July 1.

Mr. Gaedke, who becomes 75 in four months, says he will not watch life go by. “My plans are to be a student teacher supervisor in the greater Clovis area as well as re-enter Master’s track and field,” in which he became national Master’s champion and four-event Master's All-American at 200, 400, 800, and 1500 meters in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Before his 27-year career in education, Mr. Gaedke served in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1979 as chief master sergeant in the position of senior enlisted advisor to the commander, 27th Tactical Fighter Wing, Cannon Air Force Base. Mr. Gaedke said that the legacy he wished to leave with his students is his enthusiasm for teaching. “I want them to be committed to excellence as teachers.”

Among the ways Mr. Gaedke introduced his students to teaching was to videotape them while presenting lessons to their role-playing peers, and he had his students pair up to engage in spirited debates about “hot” educational topics. “I did the videotaping so that they could see and to be able to analyze their actions in delivering lessons. I added the debates so they could talk about and have to listen to both sides of controversial issues; for example, prayer in schools, corporal punishment, teacher extra duties, and academics versus extracurricular activities.”

Mr. Gaedke, who has his B.S. and M.Ed degrees from ENMU, taught reading and elementary education courses in 1990, and was assigned to teach an EDF 222 section in the spring of 1991. The course is the mandatory prerequisite to a student’s entering the teacher preparation program. Until the fall of 1997, when he was assigned to teach all four sections of EDF 222, Mr. Gaedke taught classes at ENMU, Clovis Community College, and for two years he was a social studies teacher and assistant track and volleyball coach at Clovis High School. He has been a public address voice of the Wildcats in football, basketball, volleyball and, occasionally, track, for 27 years.

Mr. Gaedke, who is a self-described “very reluctant retiree,” agrees with his wife, Phyllis, that, “It’s about time. I still have the energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to preparing prospective teachers,” he maintains, but he intends to fulfill his goals by supervising student teachers, many of whom will undoubtedly be his former EDF 222 students. For them, in effect, he will be closing the loop.

One of Gaedke’s former students, senior Kendall Sisneros, sang the praises of her former EDF 222 instructor. “Mr. Gaedke is a very personable guy. He remembered everyone’s name in class.” She added that he had lots of materials to help make the world’s future teachers stronger. “He understood that students just don’t learn in one way; they learn in several ways.”

Ms. Sisneros said that one piece of advice holds true for those who want to become teachers. “He told us that it takes a lot to be a good teacher; it isn’t easy,” she said.

“I am going to mainly miss the students; they are what made this job a success for me,” said Mr. Gaedke.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Chris Beaty, assistant professor of music, has received notification that his "Saxophone Doubling" article will be published on the cover page of the North American Saxophone Alliance's bi-monthly (May/June) national newsletter issue. Chris was also an invited guest solo performer at the recent TUTTI New Music Festival on the campus of Denison University in Granville, Ohio, on March 24-25. He performed his newly commissioned work Hózhó for soprano saxophone and piano by Ching-Chu Hu based on the themes of the Navajo Native-Americans.

Mark Martin, secretary in the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology, cycled 200 miles last weekend in the first Habitrek New Mexico event, to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to supporters at ENMU, in the community, and beyond, he raised almost $600 toward the cause. The Habitrek riders spent three days on the road, riding from Belen to Cedar Crest on Friday, April 28, from Cedar Crest to Mountainair on Saturday, and returning to Belen on Sunday. Funds raised by the event support Habitat for Humanity efforts throughout the state.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy has been asked to continue serving on Governor Richardson's Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council until the end of Governor Richardson's term in office which expires in December of 2008.
He was originally appointed by Governor Gary Johnson, re-appointed by Governor Richardson, and has asked to remain on the Council until the end of Governor Richardson's term.

He will be interviewed on May 10 on KWKA radio regarding the upcoming screening of the Movie "21 Seconds," which will be screened at the Clovis Carver Public Library on May 11 at 3 p.m. in the Ingram Room. The public is invited.

Anyone who knows someone with a head injury or brain trauma can view the movie and learn about the latest state changes at this meeting. Dr. Shaughnessy can also be reached at 562.2791.

Dr. Allen Stata, associate professor of social work and sociology at ENMU in Portales, will visit the Roswell campus on Wednesday, May 3. If you would like more information about the ENMU Social Work Program of if you need advising, call the Portales Information Center at 624.7221 to schedule an appointment.

Janet E. Roehl, Anthony Schroeder, Christopher Stasheff, Margaret Kirby and Kevin Mitchell recently participated in the 48th Annual Convention of the Western Social Science Association in Phoenix, Ariz., Three graduate students also participated: Leon Aragon, Michelle Lievense and William Gregory Thomas. [details]

Questions and Answers with Dr. Vitelio Contreras
Interview and photo by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A.. My title is Associate Professor of Spanish. I do teach all levels of the Spanish language, including culture and civilization, Peninsular literature and basic courses. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. I was a Spanish professor at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. Also, I was teaching Latin in Houston. Q. How do you feel about your current job, and what are your future plans? A. I Love what I do. Teaching Spanish is my life. I will continue teaching the language and the literature of Spain. In the future I would like to better our program at ENMU. Particularly, I would like to integrate the Languages Laboratory that we are in the process of acquiring.

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

A. I like writing, working in the yard, watching movies, surfing the net, reading. My favorite hobby is traveling.

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

A. About Eastern I like the fact that it is small. We can make a difference in the lives of students. We can help them to become professionals in their fields of studies.

I would like to see more interaction among faculty. No meetings or things related to school. Just gatherings to share our experiences, have fun and good conversations. I miss what we call in Spanish “Tertulias.”

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

A. I was born in a little town of Guatemala. When I was 12 years old I moved to Nicaragua. I spent five years in this country until I finished high school. These were happy years for me, because I was in a great private school (La Salle) where I received a good education at the same time that I enjoyed many excellent outdoor experiences. Then I moved to Costa Rica, where I felt at home. Therefore, I feel Central American.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I share my life with a beautiful woman from Guatemala. We are very happy and have many plans for the future. My father was a mestizo (Indian Maya – Spaniard), my mother is a gypsy.

Q. What kind of music do you like?

A. I love all kind of music, from the Classics to the Cumbias. One of my favorites programs from NPR is Echoes… that music is like food for my soul.

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. I like the food I used to eat while as was a child, the Guatemalan food: Pepian (beef, green beans, cilantro, potatoes, and other ingredients…); Guatemalan tamales (very different from other tamales!); Caldo de res (beef soup with yucca, chayotes, corn, and other vegetables); black soup, and the Guatemalan National “Platillo”: fiambre.

Q. What are your favorite sports or teams?

A. My favorite sport is soccer. My favorite teams are the national selections from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain.

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot?

A. Playas del Coco in Costa Rica.

Q. Where would you like to live and what would you like to do after you retire?

A. I would like to travel and go from country to country, as a typical gypsy! But, finally, I would like to settle down in Monterrico, a beautiful beach on the Pacific Coast of Santa Rosa, Guatemala, where I was born. There I would like to write in Spanish and help the community.

Q. What are some of your general philosophies or attitudes about life, religion, wars, etc.?

A. My philosophy about life: “It pays to be nice.” Do as you would be done by…I am a Christian.

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

A. To publish a novel, and to walk with my wife the route “El Caminito de Santiago” from the South of France to Galicia.

Regents Honor Oscar

For Getting Racist Name of Hill Changed – Oscar Robinson, director of Personnel, was recently honored by the Board of Regents for his years of tireless efforts in getting the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to change the racist name of a hill around Lingo in south-eastern Roosevelt County to Buffalo Soldier Hill. During a hot 1877 summer campaign against the Comanche, several of the African-American U.S. Calvary Buffalo Soldiers died. Dr. Phil Shelley, dean of ENMU's Graduate School, also worked with Oscar on getting the name changed. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Viet Nam Veteran to Speak to History Class – Bill Greenlees, the Lead Groundskeeper at ENMU, will speak at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, to Dr. Donald Elder's History/Psychology 409 class on his experiences in Vietnam. The presentation will be in Room 210 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Scenes from Business Appreciation Luncheon

Hosted by College of Business Friday in Zia Room (photos by Marc Schoder)

Time Marches On – Dr. Dale Davis, professor of marketing and 2004 CASE New Mexico Professor of the Year, received special recogniton and the gift of time as he transitions into retirement.

Biology Department Schedules Guest Speaker for Tuesday, May 2 – A talk by Dr. Don Partridge, a full professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of New Mexico, and sponsored by the New Mexico NIH-BRIN/INBRE grant initiative, titled "Presynaptic actions of the neurosteroid pregnenolone sulfate" will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, in Room 210 of the Science Building. Everyone is welcome. For more information, e-mail nicholas.wright@enmu.edu.

Greece and Rome Class Projects to be Presented on Friday – Dr. Alex Garman's "History 321: Greece and Rome" class will present their projects from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 5, on the patio next to the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. Everyone is invited to watch. For more information, e-mail alex.garman@enmu.edu.

Scenes from Country Picnic

Saturday Evening Posts from President's House (photos by Betsy Chavez, Wendel Sloan and Ronnie Birdsong)

Summer and Fall Registration Ongoing at ENMU – Registration for the summer and fall terms at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is underway. The eight-week summer session runs from June 5-July 28. The first four-week term is June 5-30, and 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.

Extended Learning Hosting Dance Recital on Saturday and Sunday – Extended Learning's annual Spring Dance Recital "How Times Have Changed!" will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre under the direction of Taryn Dedeaux. Admission is free.

Students will perform ballet, tap, pointe and hip hop under instruction by Taryn Dedeaux and world dance under instruction by Dayna Kennedy.

Upward Bound Raffling 'Water Tower' Chair

Upward Bound is raising funds for their up-coming visit to Boston, and is raffling off a magnificent, hand-made "Water Tower." Hand-crafted by a UB parent, Leroy Martinez, this 6- ft. tall multi-purpose storage and work area would be a beautiful addition to any home, and you could take it home for only $1. Tickets, $1 each, will be sold until May 6 and the drawing will be May 8. All proceed will go to help cover the cost of the trip. For more information, call Upward Bound at 562.2452. (photo by Andy Mason)

Fun Theatre Classes – If you are looking for a fun, interesting, one-day-a-week fine arts credit, we have the classes for you. Check the Fall schedule for Theatre Appreciation (THTR 111, Tuesday evening 6-8:30 p.m.) and Beginning Acting (THTR 121, Saturday 9-11:30 a.m.) – Janeice Scarbrough

Human Rights Film Series Presenting 'Salt of the Earth' on May 1 – The Human Rights Film Series will present the classic film "Salt of the Earth" at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 1, in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union Building. Films are free, open to everyone, and followed by discussion. The film is 94 minutes.

“Salt of the Earth” was filmed in Silver City, N.M. It is the only blacklisted film in U.S. history. The star actress was kicked out of New Mexico before filming was completed. Those who participated in making the film were harassed and intimidated by the FBI, Howard Hughes, the State Department, and others. The story of the labor, intrigue and struggle required to complete the film is as heroic as the struggles for social justice depicted in the film itself, according to Doug Morris, series organizer. Why the harassment? “Salt of the Earth” is a story about workers' rights, community organizing, democracy and the struggle for freedom from wage slavery.

In a gritty mining town in New Mexico, Mexican-American workers organize and go on strike to protest exploitation, dangerous working conditions, abominable living conditions, and low wages. They meet fierce opposition from company thugs and the local sheriff and his deputies. After harassment, violent beatings, imprisonment and much suffering among the families of the workers, a noble and heroic struggle for freedom and social justice is engaged.

The film was banned in the U.S. for its daring and emancipatory content about workers' rights, women’s rights, ethnic rights, and human rights. The film takes its title from the Gospels, Matthew 5:13.

“Salt of the Earth,” is being shown on May Day in commemoration of International Worker Solidarity Day, itself a commemoration of four U.S. union organizers struggling for the eight-hour day, Albert Parsons, August Spies, Adolf Fischer, and George Engel, who were hanged on Nov. 11, 1887 by the State of Illinois. In 1893 Illinois Governor John Altgeld proclaimed that the men were not guilty but victims of “hysteria, packed juries and a biased judge."

The next film in the series will be the classic pro-peace film: “Hearts and Minds” in September.

For more information, call Doug Morris at 562.2207 or e-mail doug.morris@enmu.edu or Geni Flores at geni.flores@enmu.edu.

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]

Jackie Bird: Hoop Dancer,	Shawl Designer, Singer
Performs During Native-American Awareness Week (photos by Wendel Sloan)	Jackie Bird, hoop dancer, puppeter, shawl designer and guitarist/singer performed for a number of area public school students on Thursday morning in Buchanan Hall. Ms. Bird also performed at the Native-American Awareness Week Banquet that evening in the Ballroom.

ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College Sets First Commencement
by David Glass
ENMU-Ruidoso

Dr. Michael R. Elrod, provost, has announced that ENMU-Ruidoso Brnach Community College will hold its First Commencement Convocation at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. Members of the ENMU Board of Regents, ENMU-Ruidoso College Board, Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, and Dr. James Miller Jr., former dean of ENMU-Ruidoso, will attend.

The ENMU-Ruidoso Community Chorale will provide music.

Approximately 85 students eligible to receive associate degrees, certificates of completion, and general equivalency diplomas (GED) will participate. Bachelor and master degree candidates from Eastern New Mexico University will also take part in the ceremony.

The featured speaker will be Dr. Beverlee J. McClure, Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Curtis Williamson, a candidate for graduation receiving an associate of arts degree in general studies, and Laura Chiavone, a candidate for graduation receiving a general equivalency diploma, will also speak.

A reception for graduates, their families and friends will take place in the Crystal Lobby of the Spencer Theater following the ceremony.

Commencement Speaker for ENMU-Ruidoso

Dr. Beverlee J. McClure Dr. McClure is the first Cabinet Secretary of Higher Education for the State of New Mexico. In this role she is charged with creating a statewide policy agenda for higher education in New Mexico. Previously, Dr. McClure was the president of Clovis Community College, a position she held for seven years. Under her innovative leadership, the college experienced record enrollment and became a Title V Hispanic-serving institution.

Dr. McClure is credited with expanding and enhancing academic programs, student activities, and student services. These improvements have made a positive impact on the Clovis community as the college evolved into an integral part of economic development for the region. Dr. McClure secured substantial funding for capital projects, including the 28,000 sq. ft. Dr. W.D. Dabbs Library, the Norman and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, a $3 million facility in downtown Clovis recently gifted to the college to house the Cultural Arts Series, and the renovation of The Dr. H. A. Miller Student Services Center and the Allied Health Center.

Secretary McClure holds a Doctor of Education in Community College Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with High Honors from Texas A & M, Commerce, and an Associate of Science degree from Grayson County College.

Soccer Player Coming to Eastern from North of the Border – From online Toronto newspaper [read].

Scenes from International Affairs Banquet

(photos by Wendel Sloan)

Sodexho Celebrates Mexico's Labor Day with Special Meal on Tuesday – Tuesday, May 2, will be Sodexho's last monotony breaker for this school year. They will celebrate Mexico's Labor Day with music, great food and dancers from a local school in native apparel.

Time

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Menu

Caldo de Res
Fruit Palm
Tossed Salad
Chicken Enchiladas
Pork Gorditas
Nacho Supreme Bar with Beef
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Roasted Corn Salad
Arroz con Leche & Flan
Virgin Margaritas & Agua de Tamarindo

Rates
Anyone on the meal plan will not be charged.
Faculty/Staff: $4
Regular door price: $5.90

Eastern Graduate Student Receives Internship at Council for National Policy
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University graduate student Kirk Gillespie has accepted an internship at the Council for National Policy in Washington, D.C. “It is a position that I interviewed for two times via telephone,” said Gillespie. He added that in order to get the position, he had to go through a process of applications, interviews and providing references from several people. The Council for National Policy is a nonpartisan, educational foundation with 650 members, including leaders in government, business, academia, media, religion and politics.

His wife, Jessica, will go with him during the paid summer internship because she has her own summer internship in Washington. Jessica, also a graduate student, will intern at Interfaith Alliance, which focuses on helping youth.

Jessica added that it didn’t take much to convince her husband to apply for the internship. “I gave him guidance toward something that he wanted to do,” she said.

Gillespie said that he hopes to gain valuable future contacts. “I would hope that I would be able to meet people who can help me find a job after graduation. I hope that I have some abilities which people will recognize in order to help me get a job.

“My wife and I have a sense of excitement going into this,” said Gillespie. “We hope that it will set us up for something bigger and better down the road.

“I have to admit that I am looking forward to trading small-town life experiences for those in a bigger city,” said Gillespie.

Non-Trad Office Gets Name Change – Nontraditional Student Educational Services (NSES), formerly known as Nontraditional/Re-entry Educational Services, is a clearinghouse of information for adult and re-entry students. These students have delayed their enrollment into the university, attend part-time or full-time while working full-time, are considered financially independent for purposes of determining financial aid needs, have dependents other than their spouses, are single parents, or are veterans (active, reserve or retired).

The NSES office provides community information and referral services to help meet the needs of nontraditional students while attending school, as well as provide academic information regarding scholarships available to them. Statistics for the Fall of 2005 showed that 880 of the 3,303 undergraduate students were Nontraditional Students and NSES would like to support these and all students in their endeavor into the world of education.

For assistance or further information, may contact NSES via e-mail at enmu.nts@enmu.edu or call the Student Director, Jose Lafuente, at 562.2434, or Esthela Banuelos, NSES Director, via e-mail at Esthela.banuelos@enmu.edu or 562.2283.

Last Remaining Piece of the Puzzle
Rebecca Going After Denise Was an Honest Misunderstanding – At the recent staff development "puzzle" workshop on teamwork, Rebecca Nevins made an honest mistake in using a gummy "flycatcher" to try to capture and fit Denise into her table's puzzle. It was an understandable misunderstanding since Denise is about the same size as the missing piece. Earlier, Doc Elder gave a presentation on the importance of the support and professional staff to the university through the liberal use of film clips from classic movies – such as "Dodgeball." (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Cross Country Celebrating 40th Anniversary – 2006 marks the 40th anniversary of ENMU cross country. To celebrate, head coach Joel McMullen has planned a reunion banquet and dance for Saturday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at "The Landing" at Cannon AFB. All former runners from 1966 to present, their families, ENMU faculty and staff, community members and anyone else interested will be invited.

In 1973 and 1974, ENMU cross country won national championships at the NAIA level led by Mike Boit, who now lives in Kenya and is a professor at Kenyatta University in Nairobi. Dr. Boit's son is graduating from Texas Tech on May 13 and he has agreed to stay an extra week to attend the reunion and be the special guest speaker. Dr. Boit was the 1972 Olympic bronze medalist in the 800 meters at Munich and is considered to have been one of the fastest humans in the 1970's, and probably of all time.

The cost of attendance is $25 per person and is limited to the first 360 people.

Further details about the event can be found at the following web address: www.enmu.edu/athletics/teams/cross-country, or e-mail joel.mcmullen@enmu.edu.

ASAB Presenting Randy Rodgers Band on Thursday, May 4

ASAB will present the Randy Rodgers Band in a free country concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, in the Campus Union Ballroom. The public is invited. It is mostly standing room, with limited seating in the back.

The information below is from the band's Website: http://www.randyrogersband.com

You’re just as likely to spot Randy Rogers in the crowd as you are to see him on stage. He’s an all-around fan of music having learned very early what it can do for the soul.

His natural ability for “song” brought him solid respect for the art of music producing a passionate believer in
honest, straightforward storytelling. Lyrics aside, don’t let your self be fooled into notions of sleepy folk persuasion because the Randy Rogers Band “ain’t no acoustic show.”

RollerCoaster, the band’s third independent release on Smith Music,reveals a Texas-grown band that’s flipped the lid off the independent music vat spewing forth a rich sonic brew. Rogers penned nine of the eleven southern gritty tracks, three of which were co-written with the record’s producer, Radney Foster.

Right out of the gate the record was deemed worthy of national kudos when USA Today rated it with three stars saying, “This Texas band’s guitars rock with an authority their Nashville counterparts rarely manage, but the songs on this Radney Foster-produced disc are pure country.”

Copiers to be Placed at Various Locations – New copiers will be placed in the locations detailed in the attached schedule. Please note that some copier locations are changing. At the time of delivery, new copiers will be programmed with user codes. Codes will be assigned to all departments including those that are not currently using codes. Coded numbers will be sent via e-mail to the department head. [details]

New Decal Sought for Football Helmets – Coach Ribaudo would like a new decal for the Greyhound football helmets. He wants to open it up to students, faculty, staff, etc., to design and submit new ideas for the decal. The contest deadline is May 12. The only requirement for the decal is it must be able to go onto a silver football helmet. Green is the preferable color. The winner will be announced publicly at a football game during half-time and will be presented with a plaque. They will also be the honorary coach for that game. For more information, call Molly Hunter at 562.2971.

Commencement Reception Set for May 12 – A Commencement Reception for ENMU graduates of Spring 2006 will be Friday, May 12, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to attend. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

Free 9-Volt Batteries – KENW-TV is giving away 9-volt batteries with varying amounts of life left. These batteries are used in their microphones and have to be changed out before their life is up to prevent them from failing during a show. If departments have non-critical applications, they could get a lot of use in some applications from these used batteries. To obtain free batteries, call KENW at ext. 2112.

Provident Group Life Insurance Changing – The UNUM Provident Group Life Insurance Policy offered by ENMU will be changing on June 1. The policy will be converted from Group Universal Life to Group Term Life. Existing coverage will be automatically transferred to the new plan without a new application for employees who are currently participating. However, UNUM has agreed to offer an open enrollment for coverage up to five times base annual salary with guaranteed approval for coverage up to $100,000. Employees with existing coverage below that amount will be eligible to apply for an increase if interested.

The new plan is offering a decrease in premiums of approximately 10 percent. The primary difference between the new Term Policy and the old Universal Policy is that the Universal Policy (old plan) included the option to attach a savings account to the policy. Employees with existing UNUM saving accounts will receive a one-time payment to close the saving portion of their policies.

Interested employees are asked to stop by the Payroll Office, Admin 117, no later than May 10 for further information on this benefit.

Note: The UNUM plan is not associated with the New Mexico Public School Insurance Authority (NMPSIA) or to the recent beneficiary notices distributed by them.

Honors Convocation Set for May 12 – The Spring 2006 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, May 12, for those students receiving graduation honors. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

Bookstore Has Wireless Items in Stock – The Campus Bookstore now has in stock: Wireless Network Routers w/ wired connectability - $39.99, Wireless Desktop and Notebook Network Cards, each $43.99.

Former Zia Hoopster Playing in European Tournament – Former Zia basketball player Tiana Bryant will be going to Europe in mid-June to play in a basketball tournament for USA Athletes International, as well as a camp in Boston for a professional tryout. She is trying to raise $5,000 for both trips. If anyone is interested in helping, please contact her at 562.3031.

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.

May 12 - 1-3 p.m. BSN-Completion Program Nurse Pinning Ceremony (Buchanan Hall)

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)

Multicultural Affairs Graduation and Recognition Banquet

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

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

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

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.

Improve Your Emotional Intelligence – Staff Development will offer the Training Bytes Lunch and Learn session in the Sandia room. The date and time are listed below:

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, 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.

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.

Quote of the Week

"If rascals knew the advantages of virtue they would become honest men out of rascality." – Benjamin Franklin

Calendar for College of Fine Arts

BFA Senior Art Show

Through May 13, Library Hours

Golden Library, Runnels Gallery

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales

Free

Contact: Susan Pippin, 505.562.2778

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

Campus Yucca Through the Eyes of LeNeva Madden

The yucca is by the back door of the University Computer Center. LeNeva took the photos on Friday, April 21. The ones with dew were early morning, after Thursday's rain, and the others were taken as the sun came out and after it went over.

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.

Eastern Graduate Student’s Work Discussed in National Review
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Sharon Hull, an Eastern New Mexico University graduate student in archaeology, was recently featured recently in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Review.

“The article is about the work I am doing here at Oak Ridge,” said the Tennessee native. “It is about the development of an archaeological technique to identify turquoise source deposits.” She said that most of the work done at Oak Ridge is for the Department of Energy or research in the hard sciences. The project is funded through a National Science Foundation grant with Dr. Mostafa Fayek as the principal investigator and Dr. Frances Mathien as co-principal investigator. “This research should lead to the reconstruction of pre-Columbian turquoise trade networks and understanding the social complexity of prehistoric Native American cultures,” Hull said. A non-traditional student returned who to school after 25 years to study anthropology with a focus in archaeology, Hull said, "I have been interested in archaeology for many years. There are so many questions and mysteries to solve; I find it very interesting and intriguing.”

Hull credits her studies in Eastern’s anthropology department for contributing to the research. “ENMU has had a great contribution to this research,” said Hull. “Dr. Phillip Shelley taught a geo-archaeology class that was essential in helping me understand the concepts behind the extensive geochemical part of this technique.”

Hull believes that the opportunity that she was given to work on this project was one she couldn’t pass up. “I have worked with state-of-the-art equipment and have had many specialized people to help with the various parts of this research,” said Hull. “I am very lucky.”

Hull added that the research has been successful and that she has been recently accepted to the University of Manitoba to continue with the research while working on her Ph.D. “My advisor for my master’s degree, Dr. Phillip Shelley, is very supportive of this project and has been a great help,” she said.

Door-Prize Winners Announced from Recent General Education Assessment Day Click here for [list of winners].

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.

Registration for summer begins April 9.

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.

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™ 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.

Introduction to Excel – Ellen Gardiner, Faculty Resource Center Instructional Technologist Specialist offers a hands-on computer class held on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. in UCC-107 this spring. May 9, $25. Please register by May 4.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Preventing Work-Related Eye Injuries

Conduct an eye-hazard assessment. Remove or reduce all eye hazards where possible. Provide appropriate safety eye protection for the types of hazards at the worksite. Require all employees in hazardous situations to wear the appropriate type protection. Keep eye protection in good condition and assist workers with attaining the proper fit. Keep bystanders out of work areas and/or behind protective barriers. Use caution flags to identify potential hazards such as hanging or protruding objects. Provide emergency sterile eyewash solutions/stations near hazardous areas. Post first-aid instructions and information on how to get emergency aid.

For further information on eye safety, please call the Safety Office at #2796.

TechTips – Helpful Hints for using ENMU Technology (courtesy of ITS Computing)

Computing
Windows series-Where did the calendar go?
Unlike in the earlier versions of Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.x+ does not come with a separate calendar program. However, you can still get to a calendar simply by double clicking on the time in the tray icon area (located on the right or bottom area of the task bar). If you switch to a different month, date or year, make sure that you click on "Cancel" to close the calendar, or you will change the system date.

Outlook series- Print list of files
Ever notice how Windows Explorer does not have the ability to print a list of files in a folder? This is not something that you need to do very often, but there are those times when it would be convenient to have a hard copy of all the files in a particular folder. If you have Outlook, you can accomplish this task.
Set-up
• Right-hand click on the Outlook shortcuts column and click on Outlook Bar Shortcuts. Note: after right-hand clicking, if you do not get the option for "Outlook Bar Shortcuts", you probably had the mouse pointer on an icon. Make sure you right-hand click in a blank area.
• Change the value in the "Look-in" field form Outlook to File System.
• In the "Folder" field, select My Computer
• Click on OK. You now have an icon for "My Computer" in the Shortcut columns.
• Now click on View and Folder List (if it is not already checked)
Selecting Folder
• Click on the My Computer icon and you will get a display similar to Windows Explorer.
• Navigate to the folder you want to print.
• Click on File and Print
• You can select "preview" mode to view the report first.
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 4751 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

Vicky Stratton has been chosen as an alternate for a James Madison Fellowship. She is the first student at ENMU to be so honored.

Message from Dr. Manuel Varela About Biology Journal Club

I wish to bring to your attention a certain circumstance that has recently occurred at Eastern. Never in my 9 years of teaching here have I ever observed this, until now; it deals with students who have taken it upon themselves to undertake an intellectual pursuit that is completely independent of credit, grades, and course requirements (or even of money). That is to say, these students have established a Biology Journal Club of their own accord.

Each week (every Friday), one of these students reads and presents a published paper of their choosing and then discusses the paper openly with their fellow students. They analyze the paper in fair detail.

We as faculty and administrators should take great pride in knowing we have students of such caliber at Eastern. Please join me in congratulating these outstanding and motivated young individuals who have demonstrated an interest in learning for the sake of knowledge.

BIOLOGY JOURNAL CLUB

President: Matthew Scott*
Vice president: Robert Crow*
Treasurer: Bonnie VanCamp*

Members:

Megan Brown*
Joaquin DeLeon*
Ricardo Hernandez
Suzanne Jones*
Joshua Stephenson
Keith Vargas*
Stephen Vela
Peng Yang

* Students who have already presided over a Journal Club session this semester.

Thesis Defense

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

name: E. Bradley Beacham

title_of_thesis: Eggshell and the Archaeological Record: A Developmental Study of Prehistoric Eggshell

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Friday

date: 05/05/2006

time: 2:30

am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense

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

name: Anton Iliuk

title_of_thesis: Characterization of the Alternative S4 Sulfur-Oxidation Pathway and its Intermediates in the Obligatory Chemolithotroph Halothiobacillus neapolitanus

building: Science Building

room: 210

day: Friday

date: 05/05/2006

time: 2:30

am_pm: PM

Internship Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 117 on Thursday, May 4, at 3 p.m. as Neil Clark presents the results of his internship at Coyote Solutions Group. 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: Ryan Raynes

title_of_thesis: Teachers Beliefs about Existing 4th Grade Literacy Programs

building: Education

room: ED 125

day: Monday

date: 05/01/2006

time: 10:00

am_pm: AM

Thesis Defense

Ryan Raynes will present his graduate project titled "Teachers opinions of Fourth Grade Literacy Programs" on Monday, May 1, at 10 a.m. in the education building. All are welcome to attend.

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 May 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.

The Community Services Center is currently accepting applications for the following positions: a part-time van driver; a part-time Coordinator for the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs; and a full-time Director for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. To pick up a position description and an application, please come by Community Services Center at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, call Vonnie Banther at 356.8576, ext. 19.

Attention Travelers! Sample toiletries are needed for local humanitarian effort, Life Seekers, that offers free services to hospitalized people in our area. Hospitals no longer provide basic toiletries, so a small gift of toiletries is offered to each person visited.

We are in the organizational stages of this effort. If you have sample-size shampoos, soaps, lotions, etc. that you have collected as you travel and stay in hotels and would be willing to donate them, please contact Lora Chandler, 359.1321. Lora will personally stop by your office to pick up donated items at a time that is convenient for you.

Also contact Lora by email at lorac@yucca.net.

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