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Lieutenant Governor to be Commencement Speaker
by Helena Rodriguez
Communication Services

Diane Denish, the first woman to be elected lieutenant governor of New Mexico, will be the featured speaker during spring commencement at Eastern New Mexico University on Saturday, May 13.

Approximately 367 students will receive degrees during the commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. at Greyhound Arena. This will include the awarding of 285 bachelor’s degrees, 79 master’s degrees and three associate’s degrees.

Denish is a lifelong New Mexican who was raised in Hobbs. As the former chair of the Democratic party of New Mexico, she has lived throughout the state and owned a small business for 12 years before getting into politics. Denish was named one of the top 100 New Mexicans in honor of her community leadership. In addition, she has served as chair of the New Mexico Community Foundation and New Mexico Tech Board of Regents. In 2004, she was honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a Child Health Advocate and has received many other honors as well.

Pre-graduation activities will be held on Friday, May 12, and will include a BSN-Completion Program Nurse Pinning Ceremony, a commencement reception for graduates and an honors convocation.

Four nurses will receive their pins during their nurse pinning ceremony from 1-3 p.m. on May 12 inside Buchanan Hall in the ENMU Music Building. The four individuals have earned bachelor’s degrees, or BSNs in nursing.

At 3 p.m. on May 12 inside of the University Theatre Center, ENMU will honor those students who will graduate with honors distinctions during an Honors Convocation.

Also on May 12, a commencement reception will be held from 4-5 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom for all graduate, their family and friends. Faculty and staff are also invited to attend. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

For more information, call 505.562.2175.

Flowerbed Volunteers Needed – The Adopt a Flowerbed Program is seeking volunteers. Each campus building will have a flower bed selected that the building users volunteer to assist with its maintenance. Please talk to your co-workers and put together a work group. For more information, please e-mail Lewis Reeves at lewis.reeves@enmu.edu or Bill Greenlees at william.greenlees@enmu.edu or call ext. 2511. With your assistance, the campus can be made even more attractive.

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.

Employee Briefs

Governor Richardson has appointed Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, lead faculty of the History and Humanities dept. at ENMU-Ruidoso, to the New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities Council. Orozco is a two-time Ford Foundation fellow, co-editor of Mexican Americans in Texas History, and associate editor of Latinas in the United States: A Historical Encyclopedia (Indiana University Press, 2006). She is also a museum and film consultant.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his choral work “When Your Song Rang Out to Me” performed by the Czech National Opera and Kiev Chamber Choir on May 4 at the Great Hall, National Radio of Ukraine, Kiev. The performance was directed by world-renowned conductor Robert Ian Winstin.

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]

Art Student BFA Show – Runnels Gallery, Golden Library, May 7-12 Reception, Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m.

Little Pink Jacket – Jana Small has ended up with a little girl's pink hooded sweat jacket. It was left at the President's Picnic with the toys. If this is your daughter's jacket, please come by the cashiers to claim it. – Jana Small (ext. 2619)

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.

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

Regents Room—Admin. Bldg. in Portales

May 12, 2006 – 9:30 a.m.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROUTINE MATTERS

Declare a quorum
Approve the agenda
Report from the president of the Board
Report from the president of the University
Approval of the minutes of April 17, 2006
Approval of the minutes of April 25, 2006

BUSINESS MATTERS

Promotion and Tenure Decisions (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Information Only)
Emeritus Status for Dr. Dale Davis (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Action)
Emeritus Status for Dr. Thurman Elder (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Action)
Emerita Status for Dr. Janet Frost (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Action)
Emeritus Status for Mr. Billy Gaedke, Jr. (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Action)
Emerita Status for Dr. Kathleen Salter (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Action)
Graduation List for Spring 2006 (Dr. Gary Musgrave, Action)
Policy Approvals (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discuss 3 personnel matters

ADJOURNMENT

ENMU-Ruidoso Hosting Thrift for H.E.A.L. Sale on May 27 – [details]

ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College Hosting Thrift Sale on May 27 – [details]

General Comments and Compliments

"This was an excellent Monday Memo, as all of them are! You do a GREAT JOB!! I love reading them…THANK YOU for making them fun, timely, and well done!" – ENMU employee

ENMU Student Weaves Navajo Rugs – [read]

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.

Boys' State Set for June 4-9 on ENMU Campus – Boys' State is set for June 4-9 on the ENMU campus. At the events, students elect leaders and operate mock city, county and local governments for several days. They also choose people to attend Boys Nation and Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.

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.

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.

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

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]

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

"Only the hand that erases can write the true thing." – Meister Eckhart

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

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.

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.

Kids’ College – for ages 5-13 years, June 5-July 28, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The fee is $60 per week. Daily activities include swimming, computers, arts and crafts, etc. Enrollment is limited, and registration is not complete without payment! Call now!

Swimming – Three two-week rotations for ages 4 years and up are scheduled with Red Cross certified lifeguards at the Natatorium this summer, Mondays-Thursdays, 4:10-5 p.m. Rotation 1 is June 5-15; rotation 2 is June 19-29 and rotation 3 is July 10-20. The fee is $40 per rotation. Please register prior to each rotation. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Pilates – Join Joseph Sanders, ENMU Theatre and Dance, Mondays and Wednesdays, June 5-July 26, 5:20-6 p.m., UTC-161 for this popular fitness floor exercise. The fee is $45. Be sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. No classes will be held July 17 and 19. Please register by May 31.

Beginning Guitar – Ages 13-18 years will learn the elementary basics of chord playing, instrumental technique and beginning theory of guitar playing with Kirby Rowan Mondays, June 5-July 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SAS-166. The fee is $40. Be sure to bring a playable guitar (no toys or amps please) and a notebook and pen for note taking. Please register by May 31.

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. Please register by May 31.

Ballet, Ballet/Tap and Ballet/Jazz – Cassie Brooks, Miss Taryn’s Assistant, will offer five different age-appropriate classes this summer, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, GA-11. Leotards of any color with pink or white tights and appropriate shoes for the type of class are required. The fee is $40. No class will be held July 4. Please register by June 1.

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.

Cheerleading – Krystle King will offer two age-appropriate cheerleading/dance classes Thursdays, June 8-July 27, GA-11. Cheer I for boys and girls ages 5-8 will meet 5-5:50 p.m. and Cheer II for boys and girls ages 9+ will meet 7-7:50 p.m. The fee is $40. Students should wear T-shirt, shorts and athletic shoes. Some performances may be a possibility. If so, Krystle will arrange the purchase of team shirts for a nominal charge. Please register by June 5.

Hip Hop – Both beginning and advanced levels of hip hop will be offer by Krystle King Thursdays, June 8-July 27, GA-11. Hip Hop for ages 5-8 will meet 6-6:50 p.m. and Hip Hop for ages 9+ will meet 8-8:50 p.m. The fee is $40. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Please register by June 5.

Chairmaking – Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Portales planned this class with a simple chair that can be built in just eight lessons, Thursdays, June 8-July 27, 6-8:30 p.m., Tech-112. From pieces cut by the instructor, each student will align, assemble and sand a sturdy wooden farmhouse chair with all supplies provided within a $110 kit fee, payable to the instructor. The course fee is $40. Please register by June 5. Pull up a chair and have a seat!

Landscape Design – Charles Guthals, Guthals Nursery, Clovis will discuss plant material, care and maintenance and ideal location Thursdays, June 8-July 13, 6-7 p.m., COB-130. The fee is $35. All required materials are available at the ENMU Bookstore for approximately $45. Please register by June 5.

Self Hypnosis – Learn how and why hypnosis works in this hands-on class which will help you discover techniques for self-improvement with weight loss, smoking cessation, etc. with Cheryl Little certified clinical hypnotherapist Thursdays, June 8-July 27, 7-8 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $50. Please register by June 5.

Scuba Diving – This PADI Open Water Scuba class instructed by Mike Hale, Scuba Ventures, Liberal, Kan. is held over two weekends June 9-11 at ENMU and June 24-25 at Blue Hole, Santa Rosa. The fee is $200 with an open water fee of $120, payable to the instructor. For time, location and materials, please call Extended Learning at 562.2165. Be sure to register by June 6.

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)

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

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the blue and white shield with a red “V” in it by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button. Then choose “About VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box. There are two things to look for; one is the “Virus Definitions” which should be at 4756 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4400. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “V” again with the right mouse button, then choose “Update Now” in the pull-down box. This will open a dialogue box displaying the status of the update process. Once complete, close the dialogue box and rerun the “About VirusScan Enterprise” option as described above. If the version is not at or greater than the one above, please contact the Helpdesk at 562.4357 for assistance.

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

Student News

Thesis Defense

Andre D. LaFond, masters candidate in anthropology, will defend his MA thesis, "Exploring the Utility of Obsidian Hydration Data through Great Basin Projectile Points," on Monday, May 15, at 1 p.m. in Lea Hall 123. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

Directed Study Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 117 on Wednesday, May 10, at 2:45 p.m. as Jesse King presents the results of his directed study. A copy of the final paper, “Twenty Years of Technology - An Employee Profile,” is available for review in COB 204.

Master of Physical Education Oral Exams – Oral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on Monday, May 8, for Omar Lowery at 3 p.m. and on Tuesday May 16, at 2 p.m. for Harold Munoz in the Greyhound Arena, Room 40. For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 4435.

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

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

We have announced our call for entries for the 2006 Fiery Film Fest. This is our 5th year for the festival. The top award is $500. We accept films in all genres and lengths. I wish that I could attend your festival this year, however I only found out about it today. Let me know in the future any upcoming events like this so that I can help spread the word. I know that the students will get more out of larger audiences. You or your students can get more information at:

www.fieryfilmfest.org

I've included the entry form for the FFF. If you have any questions, you can email me or call me on my cell 505. 693.0906. Thank you for your time and attention. I wish you and your students the best of luck with their films. – Cedrick Rael, Director of Fiery Film Fest

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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