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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Watch Video Tribute to Dr. Jack Williamson – Watch photos of Dr. Jack Williamson's life, as well as a video tribute shown at his Thursday memorial service in the Campus Union Ballroom. The tribute was produced by Betty Williamson, Lonzo Lassiter, David Lamb and Don Criss. [video]

Listen to Dr. Patrice Caldwell on National Public Radio – Dr. Patrice Caldwell was recently interviewed on National Public Radio about the late Dr. Jack Williamson. Listen [here]

Letter-to-the-Editor from President Gamble About Bond B

(Editor's Note: This letter-to-the-editor from President Gamble was recently published in yesterday's Portales News-Tribune.)

Dear Editor:

With the passage of Bond B in the General Election, Eastern New Mexico University will move forward with plans to renovate its Music Building. The bond provides $4.5 million for this purpose. The next step will be hiring an architect to design the renovation for a building which was constructed in 1957 for a program which has far outgrown the facility.

Bond B passed statewide with about 55 percent approval, and 62.6 percent approval in Roosevelt County-the fourth-highest approval in the state.

We are very grateful to Roosevelt County voters for approving Bond B. We have a wonderful music department. Now our faculty will be able to train students in a facility that more closely matches the amazing job they do. And the public will be able to enjoy the fruits of this labor in professional caliber performances by our students and faculty.

In addition to voters, we also thank all the volunteers, too numerous to single out, who worked tirelessly in promoting Bond B. This support will soon translate into a tangible structure that will pay intangible benefits to Roosevelt County and New Mexico for years to come.

Once again to the citizens of Roosevelt County, thank you.

Steven Gamble
ENMU President

Thanksgiving Break Begins Thursday – The Thanksgiving Break for Eastern begins Thursday morning. The University will re-open on Monday, Nov. 27. The Golden Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday, closed on Thursday, and resume normal hours on Saturday and Sunday. The University Computer Center Lab will be open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and be open from noon to midnight on Sunday.

Next Monday Memo on Tuesday, November 28 – Due to the Thanksgiving break, the next Monday Memo will appear on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The deadline to submit items will be at noon on Monday, Nov. 27.

Freshman Seminar Students Throwing Pizza Party for Elementary Students
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

One group of freshmen at Eastern New Mexico University has gotten into the spirit of giving. Dr. Donald (Doc) Elder III’s University 101 class is conducting a canned food drive through today, Nov. 20, in conjunction with Valencia Elementary School in Portales.

Initially, Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsey and Dr. Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, who run the freshman seminar program, had the idea that classes should perform a community service project. Dr. Elder’s class had a competition to choose the best service project and the winning idea was a canned food drive with Valencia.

“For the class at Valencia that collects the most food, my freshman seminar class will throw them a pizza party. My 22 students will bring them pizza, fruit drinks and we’ll have a party together,” Dr. Elder said.

Students at Valencia collect the cans, then the students from Dr. Elder’s class pick them up and deliver them to the Roosevelt County Food Bank.

“Todd Morris, the principal at Valencia, stresses that helping others is a great thing, and he loved the idea of working with my class,” said Dr. Elder.

So far, the project has been a success; as of Nov. 10, one class at Valencia had already collected over 200 cans.

“One girl took the money that she had saved and went out and bought food. She was so touched by the idea of people going without that she bought $50 worth of canned food,” Dr. Elder said.

Only two students in Dr. Elder’s class are from Portales; the rest are from other areas. Dr. Elder finds it refreshing that students who come to ENMU care so much about the community.

“These kids understand what it means to give to the community and relate well to people from different parts of the country. Projects like this get kids to see the world differently and make a difference; I definitely have hope for the future,” said Dr. Elder.

People interested in participating in the food drive can give donations to any student who attends Valencia, drop food off at Valencia, or contact Dr. Elder at 562.2601.

Top Ten Scholar Reception Set for This Afternoon – Attached is the list of students who have been invited to attend the Top Ten Scholars reception at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 20, in the Sandia Room of the CUB. This event emphasizes and highlights students' academic achievement. Everyone is welcome. [list of scholars]

ENMU Steel Drum Ensemble Concert Set for November 21 – The Eastern New Mexico University Steel Drum Ensemble will present a free concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University. The public is invited.

Under the direction of Neil Rutland, the concert will feature music of "Tambu" Herbert, David Rudder, "Boogsie" Sharpe, Chuck Mangione, Gershon Kingsley, Gordon Rencher, Savanah Sandy, Jimmy Buffet and Skooter Jones.

For more information, call Mr. Rutland at 562.2372.

ENMU Hosting Holiday Concerts – The Symphonic Band and ENMU Choirs at Eastern are hosting Holiday Concerts at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, on the Mainstage of the University Theatre Center on the Portales campus.

Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 for students and those 55-plus, and free for children 12 and under.

For more information, call 562.2377.

Raffle for IPod – New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is raffling off an Apple Ipod with docking station and speakers. Tickets can be purchased from Olympia Chino in the Agriculture Building at ENMU or speak with any NMAFCS member.

Tickets are $7 for one and $10 for two.

This IPod is white and holds 60GB of music or videos. The raffle also includes the docking station and speakers. The value is around $400.
 
NMAFCS ENMU Student Unit will use all proceeds to help a needy family in Portales for Christmas.  Any and all support would be greatly appreciated.
 
The drawing will be held Dec. 1. You do not need to be present to win.

For more information, call 562.2521.

Time to Evaluate Administrators – It's administrators' evaluation time, again. All ENMU employees will be receiving an evaluation packet in campus mail next week. The Administrators' Evaluation Committee encourages everyone to take some time and fill out the forms and return them in the enclosed envelopes by December 1. This is your opportunity to rate key administrators on how well you think that they are doing their jobs. The evaluations and comments will be anonymous and confidential. Remember, you can't affect change if you don't participate in the evaluation process.

Annual Student Health Fair is This Evening – The annual ENMU Student Health Fair will be held in the CUB Ballroom Monday, Nov. 20, from 5-7:30 p.m. Snacks, mock-tails, and interactive games and activities will be provided. Students will receive proof of attendance for class credit. Come and join the fun.

Message from Hardhat Hound – Construction has started on the campus District Energy modifications and it will be necessary to shut down the campus cooling loop to accomplish this work. There may be occasions when your room temperature is above normal but please be patient while these improvements are being made.

The latest dates for changes to the loop system are as follows. Work will begin Monday, Nov. 20, behind the University Theater Center, the southeast corner of JWLA, and the north side of the Education Building.

Please contact Physical Plant at 2511 if you need special accommodations while this work is in progress.

Green and Silver View a Success – The University had approximately 300 students and parents at the inaugural ENMU Preview Day. This is an extraordinary start to what will become an annual event.

For those that were not involved, Preview Day is a Saturday on which we invite high school students (juniors and seniors) to campus to learn about Eastern's programs and services. It is important to the University that we present a positive appearance anytime we have visitors on campus, and Preview Day brings perhaps the largest number of prospective students to campus of any of our events. I am convinced that virtually all of last Saturday's attendees left Eastern feeling positive about the University.

An event like Preview Day takes a lot of hard work, planning and coordination. Each of the deans and the faculty of the colleges did a great job in presenting ENMU's academic programs, and the academic support areas and student organizations were exceptional. I want to especially thank the Enrollment Services folks and President's Ambassadors for their planning and execution of the event.

I thank all who made the Green and Silver Preview Day a success. Your good work is appreciated.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Zhiming Liu, associate professor of biology, and his research team, Dr. Naoki Kumakura (postdoctoral research associate), Johnny Sena (graduate student), Samuel Wright (graduate student), and Mark Gott (undergraduate student) have cloned a gene, cyclooxygenase-1, from the ovaries of an amphibian (Xenopus laevis). The DNA sequence and the deduced amino acid sequence have been submitted to the international databases: DDBJ/EMBL/GenBank. To see the sequence information, type: http://getentry.ddbj.nig.ac.jp and input accession number: AB278691.

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, attended the American Astronautical Society History Committee meeting at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., on Nov. 14. He reported the completion of another volume in the "History" series that he edits. He also announced the manuscript that he and two other judges selected as the recipient of the Eugene Emme Award, given annually to the best book on the subject of aeronautics and astronautics.

Read Dr. Elder's comments about Dr. Jack Williamson at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. [read]

Anthony B. Schroeder, professor of communication, presented a paper at the National Communication Association convention in San Antonio, Texas. The title of the paper is "Academic and Career Success as a Function of Forensics Participation."

Dr. Juchao Yan, assistant professor of chemistry, gave a seminar titled "Design and Modification of Nanoporous Anodic Aluminum Oxide" at the Department of Natural Sciences at New Mexico Highlands University.

Matthew Monteverde, a freshman piano performance major studying with Dr. John Olsen, has won first place in the Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico Collegiate Honors Competition. Matthew, a student from Hobbs, performed Beethoven’s “Appassionata” sonata in the competition held in Keller Hall at the University of New Mexico.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has appointed ENMU grad Dr. Reza Karimi, a director in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Division at Southwest Research Institute, to the U.S. EPA Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) for a two-year term ending in September 2008.

Read Academic Discussion About Fetal Response to Music – [read]

International Week Begins November 27 – [details]

Want to Refresh Your Interviewing Skills (in case you need to job hunt)? – Are you wondering if your interviewing skills project that certain magic to get the job? Are you worrying because it seems that your resume and cover letter were written by Goofy?

Well worry no more! Help is on the way. Sponsored by Counseling and Career Services, Ms. Juliana Holcombe, a regional recruiter for an internationally recognized corporation, will conduct a free Career Preparation Workshop on Monday, Nov. 27, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the ENMU Campus Union Aztec Room.

Topics to be discussed are the fine art of interviewing, professional resume development, and the concept of personal branding. Please join us to take advantage of this very special workshop and jump start your career skills.

Learn More About Microsoft Word on Nov. 30 – The SuperUsers group will teach the Research session of Microsoft Word from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, in UCC 107. A few of the topics to be covered in this session are: Footnotes Endnotes Cross-reference, etc.
 
To reserve your spot for one of these sessions, please e-mail super.user2@enmu.edu.

Snow White Being Presented on December 9-10 – Distance Education and Outreach dance students will present Snow White Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre Center under the direction of Taryn Dedeaux with choreographed numbers by instructors Taryn Dedeaux, Cassie Brooks and Mytrice Williams. Dayna Kennedy's World Dance class will also perform. Admission is free.

In the News

ENMU students help with fishing day at Oasis State Park – [the rest of the story]

Archaeology students at Eastern New Mexico University and a few local folks with a yen to learn more about the science are bringing back an archaeology society to the area since El Llano disappeared like an artifact into the prairie sands some 20 years ago. [the rest of the story]

With a power grid that they fear could blow and leave the university in the dark at any time, along with other projects on their minds, Eastern New Mexico University administration officials discussed capital infrastructure needs with regents Friday during their regular meeting. [the rest of the story]

World-renowned science fiction writer and Eastern New Mexico University professor Jack Williamson cut a diverse and pioneering path in the 98 years of his life. Friends, fans and family filled the ENMU Campus Union Building Thursday to celebrate that life. [the rest of the story]

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]
 
ENMU Will Store Your Bond B Yard Signs – If you would like Eastern to store your Bond B yard signs until the 2008 election, please return them to the University Switchboard in the Administration Building. For more information, call Betsy Chavez at ext. 2134.

BESO Organization Sponsoring Raffle – The Bilingual Student Organization is hosting a fundraising raffle to send students to the national convention:
The prizes are:
1st prize: 1 Park Bench (Burns Hardware)
2nd Prize- 1 Case Castrol Motor Oil (Quick Lube)
3rd Prize: Men's ENMU Sweatshirt (ENMU Bookstore)
4th Prize: Women's Sweatshirt (ENMU Bookstore)
5th Prize: Gift Certificate $25 (C&S)
6th Prize: 1-75 Piece Tool Set (Auto Zone)
7yh Prize: Hair Cut (Sylvia's Beauty Salon)
8th Prize: Set of 7 Classic Books
9th Prize- Movie Rental
10th Prize: Set of Children's Christmas Books
11th -15th Prize: Balloon Bouquet
16-20th Prize: 1 Gift Wrap
(Prizes 11-20th) from Balloons-N-Wrappers.
Need not be present to win.
Contact: Dr.Romelia Hurtado de Vivas in Education 158, or Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu, or 562.2977.

Host a Student for Thanksgiving – ENMU will have a few students on campus over the Thanksgiving break that will be in need of a proper Thanksgiving. If you are interested in hosting a couple of students, please send an e-mail with your contact information and any relevant details. Please include your distance from campus as some students may not have transportation. Please send e-mails only with as much information as possible. As requests are received from students, volunteers will be contacted. Send e-mails to
Jeff Blake at jeffery.blake@enmu.edu.

Native American Course Being Offered in Spring – In the spring 2007 semester, Jonathan Wilson, assistant professor of English, is offering an upper division Native American Literature(s) course that focuses on the novels of Louise Erdrich and current Native American criticism by such notable writers as Leslie Marmon Silko, N.Scott Momaday, Catherine Rainwater, Craig Wommack, and Kenneth Roemer.

The course is “What Exactly is a Native American: An Introduction to Native American Authors and Literature(s)?”

Mr. Wilson is a specialist in Native American Literature(s). Wilson’s thesis, “The Brotherhood of the Earth: An Examination of Simon Ortiz and Thomas King’s Literature from an Ecological and Deconstructionist Perspective,” and dissertation, “Notions of Home in Native American Fiction,” confront issues of Native American identity, existence, and survival in a post-colonial world.

Flu Shots Offered – ENMU Health Services now has the 2006-07 flu vaccine available for students, faculty, staff and their family members over the age of 15.  The charge is $20 per injection. 

For more information, call ext. 2321.

Native-American Affairs Issues Challenge to Win Prize – November has been designated as Native-American Heritage Month. Native-American Affairs challenges the ENMU community to participate in all scheduled events and learn more about the history and heritage of the Native peoples of this land. At the end of the month and the first week in December, you can stop at the Native-American Affairs office at the lower level of the Campus Union and answer a question of any event you have attended. A Native prize will be awarded as long as supplies last. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Native Affairs at 562.2470.

KENW Needs Volunteers – Volunteers for KENW Television’s Winterfest 2006 membership drive are needed. Support KENW-TV by volunteering to answer the telephone for a few hours during Dec. 2-10. To volunteer, call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or email us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Don't Buy Copier Toners from Random Salespeople – It has come to our attention that companies are calling around campus trying to sell toner for copiers and/or requesting information about the copy machine in your area. If your department should receive one of these calls, please direct the call to Central Copies at ext. 2425. Xerox has all the information about your copier and all supplies are included in our lease. There is no reason for vendors to call you regarding copiers unless it is for a repair that you have already reported to Central Copies.

President's Holiday Reception Set for December 11 – The President’s Holiday Reception will be from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, in the Campus Union Ballroom. All employees are invited.

Start Thinking About Your Holiday Door Decorating Ideas – Get into the Holiday Spirit by entering ENMU's door decorating contest by Dec. 6. Your door or window must be decorated and ready for judging prior to Dec. 8. Entry fee is $2 per door/window. Winner gets the pot!

Anyone interested in entering will need to complete an entry form and return the form and fee to Station #15 by Dec. 6. Remote sites are encouraged to join in the fun and can participate by sending a shot of their door to Station #15 no later than Dec. 8. For more information, e-mail bonnie.sink@enmu.edu.

Fall 2006 Teacher Fair Set for December 12 – The 2006 Fall Teacher Fair has been set for Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Hosted by Counseling and Career Services, the event provides prospective teachers the opportunity to interview with school district representatives. Interview sign-up begins on Monday, Nov. 27, in Room 214 of the Student Academic Services Building. Applicants should bring their résumés and references. Members of the community are welcome. For more information, call Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211.

Anthropology Class Missing from Spring Schedule – Anthropology 243, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, is being offered as an online class in for the 2007 spring semester. This class was accidentally omitted from the printed schedule. Anth. 243 is a general education course. For more information, contact Dr. John Montgomery at ext. 2180.

Looking for the Write Stuff: El Portal Taking Submissions for Fall Edition – Are you an aspiring writer, artist or photographer? Do you want to have your work published and compete for cash awards?

Submissions are now being taken for El Portal, the literary magazine of Eastern New Mexico University. ENMU students, faculty and staff are welcome to submit their original, previously unpublished short stories (limit 2,500 words), plays, poetry and black-and-white art or photography. There are no entry fees and cash prizes will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners in each category.

“El Portal is a creative outlet which gives students, faculty and staff at Eastern the opportunity to have their original works of writing and art published,” said Helena Rodriguez, editor of the Fall 2006 edition of El Portal. “In the process, they can also receive recognition and a reading audience for their work and may even win cash prizes.”

Written submissions must be typed and double-spaced in Microsoft Word in a 12-point basic font. Photographs and artwork must fit on an 8.5 x 11” page. Submissions should be sent to El Portal, Station 19, ENMU, or emailed to Helena.Rodriguez@enmu.edu

The deadline for submissions is Nov. 29.

El Portal is published each semester at Eastern thanks to Dr. Jack Williamson, the late world-renowned science fiction writer and professor emeritus at ENMU who underwrote the publication. El Portal has been published since 1939. From 1985-1997, the publication changed its name to Pennyroyal, but went back to the name El Portal in 1998. Translated from Spanish, “el portal” means a grand entrance or gateway.

Activities Sought for Student Health Fair – The annual ENMU Student Health Fair will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. Snacks, "mocktail" drinks, and interactive health presentations will be provided.  (Students, ask your professors if you can obtain extra credit for attending this fun and educational evening.) 

If you would like to provide an activity (student organization, faculty, or support services), please contact Jo Allison at Health Services at 562.2321 or e-mail: micky.allison@enmu.edu.

Academic Honors Convocation – The Fall 2006 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, Dec. 15, for those students receiving graduation honors. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

General Comments and Compliments

My name is Thomas Maguire and I am a senior in political science major who will be graduating this fall. I found out recently that I will be going to Washington to serve Senator Domenici. I will be working from Jan. 8 thru May 18. This is a really exciting opportunity for me and I look forward to working with the senator to help serve the people of this state. I always was interested in politics and history because I believe it is the key to improving the future.

Quote of the Week

Question for Hardhat Hound? – If you have a question for Hardhat Hound about construction on campus, e-mail hardhat.committee@enmu.edu.

Distance Education and Outreach

The following is a list of Distance Education and Outreach offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

Home Gourmet Done Simply-Appetizer Night – Join Victor Baca for five spiced green chili and blue-crab won tons fried and steamed; tempura battered shrimp veggies and miso dipping sauce and Mexican antipasti ensalata Thursday, Nov. 28, 6:30-9 p.m., FCS-98. The fee is $18 with a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor. Due to food purchase and preparation for specific numbers, this class must be prepaid with no refunds issued to non-attendees.

Aqua Aerobics – Try this soothing exercise Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 6, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium. The fee is discounted to $90 prepaid by Sept. 6 or $8 per week.

Yoga – Relax and stretch your body with Lisa Moyer Mondays and Wednesdays, through Nov. 29, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel and mat. An optional textbook can be acquired for approximately $10. You may still join by paying Distance Education and Outreach proportionately to the end of the semester.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Please Don't Ignore Tape, Barricades and Orange Fencing

Caution tape, barricades, and orange fencing. What do these items have in common? They are safety devices to keep people from going into an area that is unsafe for pedestrian traffic. It is not merely a suggestion, it is a warning that if you enter this area you are at risk of injury. Human nature is to take the shortest route, and the caution tape is for people that don’t know how to watch out for obstacles and/or falling debris. Fencing was installed at the Campus Union building when they were taking down huge sheets of glass, and people were still going over the barricades. Caution tape, barricades, orange fencing, and other safety devices are used to keep people from going into a work area that is unsafe. Please do not go under or through these safety devices. They are there for your protection. The life you save may be your own.

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

Computing
Outlook series- Saving Outlook Express messages to hard drive.
Follow the steps outlined below to save your messages locally to have a backup of the mail files stored on the IMAP server.
1. On the Tools menu, click Options.
2. On the Maintenance tab, click Store Folder.
3. Select the folder location, and then press CTRL+C to copy the location.
4. Click Cancel, and then click Cancel again to close the dialog box.
5. Click Start, and then click Run.
6. In the Open box, press CTRL+V, and then click OK.
7. On the Edit menu, click Select All.
8. On the Edit menu, click Copy, and then close the window.
9. Right-click any empty space on your desktop, click New, and then click Folder.
10. Type mail backup for the folder name, and then press ENTER.
11. Double-click the Mail Backup folder to open it.
12. On the Edit menu, click Paste.
13. Close the Mail Backup window.

PowerPoint series- Create Bitmap images from PowerPoint
Want a quick way to send a single PowerPoint slide to someone? Try this: Convert the slide into a bitmap image. You can resize, crop and paste it into an e-mail message or a Word document. Here's how:
1. Open the slide you want use as an image.
2. On the View menu, click Notes Page. The slide will appear on the notes page as an image.
3. Right-click the slide image then click Copy on the shortcut menu.
The image is now stored on your Clipboard, and you can paste it as a resizable object into any Office document.

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 4898 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.

Telephony - Last Number Redial
This feature allows you to redial the last external number dialed.
• To activate: Dial * * * and the last external number will be automatically dialed.

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

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)

Student News

Are you wondering if your interviewing skills project that certain magic to get the job? Are you worrying because it seems that your resume and cover letter were written by Goofy?

Well, worry no more! Help is on the way. Sponsored by Counseling and Career Services, Ms. Juliana Holcombe, a regional recruiter for an internationally recognized corporation, will conduct a free Career Preparation Workshop on Monday, Nov. 27, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the ENMU Campus Union Aztec Room.

Topics to be discussed are the fine art of interviewing, professional resume development, and the concept of personal branding. Please join us to take advantage of this very special workshop and jump start your career skills.

Thesis Defense

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

name: Tonye T. Biaga

title_of_thesis: The Impact of Empowering Parental Involvement in School Affairs:The Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Buea, Cameroon

building: Education Building

room: 119

day: Wednesday

date: 11/29/2006

time: 10:00

am_pm: AM

Internship Presentation – Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 117 on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 3:30 p.m. as John Scott Ellis presents the results of his internship at Fleming, Widner & Jones. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 202.

Final Graduate Project Presentation
Topic: Literacy Awareness Program for Parents
Presenters: Shelly Buzzard and Robbie Ferguson
Advisor: Dr. Jerry Everhart
Date: Nov. 28, 2006, Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: ENMU Education Building Room 129

Notice of Final Graduate Project Presentation

Topic: Literacy Awareness Program for Parents

Presenters: Shelly Buzard and Robbie Ferguson

Date: Nov. 28

Time: 3:30

Location: ENMU Education Building, Room 129

Oral Comprehensive Exam
Helena Rodriguez, a Master of Arts degree candidate in Communicative Arts and Sciences, will take oral comprehensive exams on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 3:30 p.m. in the Communication Building, Room #127. Students, faculty, and the public are welcome.

Thesis Defense

Name: Emmanuel Amoah

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

title_of_thesis: SYNTHESIS OF VIOLOGEN-FUNCTIONALIZED ALKANETHIOLATE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF REAGENTLESS BIOSENSOR

building: Roosevelt Hall

room: 223

day: Tuesday

date: 11/21/2006

time: 1:30

am_pm: PM

ENMU-Roswell News

A team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools is recommending continuing accreditation for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell, with the next comprehensive evaluation visit scheduled for 2016-2017. [details]

Read the November issue of The Grapevine – [read]

Recurring Information Resource Section

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours —For your safety and security on campus, please note the following contact numbers for University Police: University Police can be contacted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 562.2392. Dial 311 anytime from campus phones for non-emergencies, or use cell phone number 760.2945.

New Employees Must Complete I-9 Form – All new employees (faculty, professionals, support staff, student hires, work study students and graduate assistants) must report to Payroll (if a student employee) or Personnel Services (all other employees) before starting to work. All employees must complete an I-9 (eligibility to work in the US) and Drug Free Workplace form prior to commencing work. New employees cannot be paid until these forms are completed. Employees must present identification required by the Department of Homeland Security when completing the forms such as: i.e., driver's license and social security card or passport. Please contact Personnel Services at 562.2115 if you have any questions.

Open Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. If you are already enrolled, you do not need to re-enroll or contribute more hours. The policy and enrollment forms are available at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php. For more information, call Personnel at 2115.

Self-Study Draft on the Web – ENMU's Self-Study drafts and other materials for ENMU's re-accreditation are now available on the web. See http://inside.enmu.edu/self-study/index.php and http://www.enmu.edu/self-study/. Please use the feedback forms to provide your comments. The self-study needs to be as accurate and valuable as possible.

Calendar Items Being Accepted – University Relations is accepting calendar items for the online 2006-2007 University calendar. Calendaring your department's events helps everyone to be aware of what's happening around the University, and it helps your department when scheduling dates for new events. Take advantage of the easy, online process by sending all your calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. Please direct questions to Betsy Chavez at betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134.

Travel Voucher Available on Intranet – The Travel Voucher is now available on the intranet as a PDF form. You will need to make a copy for your records before submitting the original to the Business Office.

The Requisition is also available on the intranet as a PDF form. A requisition number will automatically be assigned when the form is opened. You will need to keep a copy of the requisition before sending it to the Business Office. If you need to prepare a second requisition, use the back key on the browser to go back to the menu and select Requisition again. When you go back in, the form will have another number. For this reason it is not recommended to "view" the form.

To access the Travel Voucher and Requisition, go into the intranet [http://inside.enmu.edu/] or go to ENMU home page, click on Faculty and Staff]; click on Forms; click on Business Office and then click on either Travel Voucher or Requisition.

The Business Office will have a supply of Travel Vouchers and Requisitions until depleted.

Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions.

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.

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.

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, 2006

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

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

Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 19, 2007

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

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.

Off-Campus News

Community Services Center Seeking Food

The Community Services Center is a 501(c3) private not-for-profit corporation which has been in existence since 1965. We serve as the sponsoring agency for many programs in our community. These programs include, but are not limited to the following: The Senior Meal Site; Adult Day Care; Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program; Home Care Programs; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; senior transportation; Food Pantry; Commodities; Assistance with gas, wood, or propane through the PNM Good Neighborhood Fund; rent/mortgage and food assistance through the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency); and water utility assistance through The Salvation Army.

The Food Pantry located at the Center provides canned foods for approximately 30 needy families each month. These families can receive food from the CSC Food Pantry up to twice per year. We strive to keep the Food Pantry stocked at all times through community donations from the Post Office’s Annual “Stamp-Out Hunger Campaign,” and through donations from various service clubs and organizations.

During the holiday season the CSC Food Pantry is hit especially hard by needy families in our community. The Community Services Center would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Family & Consumer Sciences Family Resource Management Class for their efforts in helping us stock our Food Pantry for the Holidays by “Trick or Treating for Cans” on Halloween night. In addition, we have had several other students as well as faculty members that have contributed significantly to the Food Pantry, and we sincerely appreciate it. Several programs offered through the Community Services Center rely heavily on community donations, especially the Food Pantry and the Senior Meal Site. If you would like more information about the programs or services offered through the Community Services Center, located at 1100 Community Way in Portales, please call 356-8576.

Free Thanksgiving Meal – [details]

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