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Interview with Geology Professor Robert Pierce interview by Wendel Sloan; photo by Marc Schoder "Science approaches a problem and collects data. This data is then correlated and organized, and a process is suggested that can/could explain the pattern of the data. This is done without reliance upon miracles, or some 'outside force.'" – Dr. Robert Pierce

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A. I’m a professor of geology and I teach beginning geology and geology classes that relate to sediments, sedimentary rock and fossils. I work and do research in the areas of stratigraphy and sedimentation, and electron microscopy of geological materials. I was the chairman of the Department of Physical Sciences, but retired from that position last year. I am presently the Director of the Electron Microscope Facility, and teach courses in electron microscopy for areas of anthropology, biology, chemistry, geology and physics. I came to Eastern in 1982 from the University of Florida.

Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern?

A. I attended a small, private liberal arts college (Monmouth College in Illinois) for my B.S.
I continued my education at the University of Illinois (Champaign- Urbana) for my M.S. and Ph.D. in geology. My graduate research was conducted in the Arrow Canyon Range north of Las Vegas in Nevada.

I joined the faculty at the University of Illinois as an instructor, and helped to direct the Geology Summer Field Camp for Illinois for about five years.

I left Illinois and joined the faculty at the University of Florida where I taught stratigraphy and directed their field geology program. For eleven years, I taught their field geology courses and founded and directed their Summer Field Camp. The camp held class in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.

Q. How do you feel about your present job, and what are your future plans ?

A. I came to Eastern because I was tired of the large university, production classroom. My smallest classes at my previous schools were 30-45, with required upper division courses sometimes having an enrollment of 75 students. My largest classes enrolled over 250 students. I wanted to personally know the students in my classes, and be able to work with them; this was almost impossible in these large classrooms. Here at Eastern we have the small classroom atmosphere that I had in the small private college, and still have the equipment and opportunities to expose our students to the exciting challenges of the science discipline and scientific research.

As a senior faculty member at Eastern, I also enjoy teaching beginning level classes. It helps me to remember and reactivate the excitement I experienced when seeing the processes and the history of our Earth for the first time. Here at Eastern, I have had the opportunity to take science teachers down the Colorado River on river runs, and into the Grand Canyon to first-hand see the geology.

I hope to remain teaching as long as I can enjoy the interaction of interested students and the challenge of interesting research. Recently, I have been fortunate to work in electron microscopy with several graduate students from other departments. This provides exciting cross-discipline opportunities that can provide a real challenge.

Q. What does geology teach us about the history of Earth and the formation of life?

A. Geology is the science of the Earth. It is a science, and thus teaches the researcher to question and observe, to collect data and then to organize this data into theories and ideas to explain the features that are seen. All of this is then further tested by more observation and further data collection. The history of the Earth and the formation of life are understood through understanding the chemistry, biology and the physics of the rocks of the Earth. The science forces, acting over the vast time of Earth history, have shaped the features and character of our Earth. Thus, this history is written “in stone,” but is read and interpreted by understanding the forces of nature understood by science.

Q. How has your career in geology influenced your views about evolution versus “intelligent design” ?

A. Individuals may approach a question in this world in one of two ways. They can approach the question with data, facts and testing, or they may approach with a previous belief that is not truly questioned, and cannot be tested.

Science approaches a problem and collects data. This data is then correlated and organized, and a process is suggested that can/could explain the pattern of the data. This is done without reliance upon miracles, or some “outside” force. This theory is then submitted to rigorous personal and peer testing, using other data. This continues as long as the theory survives all data attacks, and fits the data picture that tests it.

Religion cannot be tested in this manner. Here the basic concept depends upon the belief of the individual. This belief cannot be independently tested, because a true belief does not need data. Science cannot test religion, and religion really cannot test science. They are two independent manners of looking at the world. A single individual may view the world in both ways. The “cold” scientist may deeply believe in his/her religion, and still question and test the character of the physical world about them.

Evolution is an exciting explanation of the methods of change of the world about us. It explains change in our animal world, and can be seen in the directed breeding of most animal strains today. From the Great Dane to the dairy cow, evolution is portrayed in the changes of these animals.

“Intelligent Design” is an answer in religion. It calls upon something/someone beyond the realm of testing. It calls upon a basic belief that cannot be tested, but directs all activity.

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

A. I have been a volunteer with AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) for about 30 years. I began as an assistant coach, and have worked in all aspects of the Organization. I am certified and have coached all age groups served by AYSO (Under 6 – Under 18). In addition, I am an Advanced Referee (one of about 50 in the state), and serve the local Region (Region 319) as the Referee Administrator where I coordinate referees for over 25 games a week during a 15-week soccer season. I am a certified national advanced instructor and teach soccer classes for coaches of all age groups. I also teach referee clinics over the state, and am an instructor of instructors for the AYSO program. I have served on the AYSO local Board of Directors for about 15 years, and have represented the region at sectional and National meetings for about eight years.

I seriously believe in the philosophies of the organization, and believe that the service that it performs for the children of the area is important. I’ll continue to work with the program as long as I am able.

I also belong to Kiwanis. This organization works to “build” within the community and does projects that directly affect the children of the area and the world. I am a past president, and have served for several years on the Board of Directors.

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

A. I came to Eastern because of the small classes and the student-centered attitude of the university. I have seen classes and students ignored (and lost) at a large university. Here, if the student will become involved, he/she may find all of the intellectual challenge of any university, and the opportunity to become truly involved in education, research and the excitement of discovery.

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

A. I was born in the Midwest, in Des Moines, Iowa. I have two sisters. My father passed away when I was young, and I was then partly raised by my uncle on a farm east of Des Moines. I worked all through high school at a restaurant where I worked as kitchen help, waiter, and cook/chef. After graduation from Roosevelt High School , I worked with the Iowa Highway Patrol (Iowa Police Radio) until I entered Monmouth College. I attended Monmouth on scholarship and worked every semester to pay the costs of college. I was the first individual in our family to attempt college.

I think that this has made me better appreciate the value of education, and helped me to understand the Eastern students who are facing the problems of being a first-generation college student facing the costs of education.

Q. Tell us about your own family.

A. I met and married my wife while we were in graduate school. She was from a small town in Wisconsin. We were married when she completed her graduate degree in social work, and I was working to complete my master’s. She worked in social work in Illinois and then in Florida. When we came to Eastern she attended graduate school here in business, and then worked in public health.

We have two children, a boy and a girl. My son, Robb, joined the Navy after high school. He served on aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf and in the Pacific Ocean. He also served shore duty in Spain at the Navy base at Rota. He now is completing his education at Eastern. My daughter graduated from NMMI and then attended Eastern where she graduated with the last ROTC class. She was commissioned into the Army and served in Korea, Bosnia, Germany and Iraq. She has left the Army and now works in Washington D.C.

Q. What kind of music do you like?

A. Classical/jazz/ some country and some of the new wave (I do not like rap or hard rock).

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. I like many foods. It largely depends upon the mood. In the field in geology (often in foreign nations) one learns to eat many different dishes, some that we might not eat here.

Q. What are your favorite sports or teams?

A. With 30 years in the sport, I have learned to love the “Beautiful Game” – Soccer. It is a game of speed and grace, and offers a game that is beautiful to watch. I watched the World Cup, and enjoy watching the beauty of international play. But some of my favorite teams are the little youth teams that I referee. They show a wonderful enthusiasm and excitement of the game.

Q. Where would be your favorite vacation spot?

A. I learned to fish in Minnesota as a boy, and I would greatly enjoy doing that again. But the Southwest, with the beauty of the rocks and the landscape, will always be most important to me. I have worked in all states of the Rocky Mountain west, and find all of this area beautiful. New Mexico has a wonderful combination of geology, landscape and wide-open spaces that make a good home base.

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

A. I have lived too long in the sun (Florida and New Mexico) to return to the north for the winter. I enjoy the winters in the “Sunbelt” and will live in this area for much of the year. My wife and I have family in the Midwest, and would like to spend time there during a part of the year.

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

A. Life needs to be lived. The whole process is too short to work your life in a career that does not excite you. In geology, I have had an opportunity to travel over a large area, and to see and enjoy a large part of our United States, and, more recently, Europe. I still ask for the “window seat” on the airplane, and spend much of the flight looking at the Earth below. The never-ending changes in the landforms and the patterns shown by erosion tell the history of the Earth below. On a recent flight to Germany, one could see clearly the current patterns and the air pressure patterns even over the ocean. I watch others as they close the curtain, and remove their “game boy” from their bag, and wonder what they see in the world around them.

I also look to the kids. I enjoy watching and working with the youth in the AYSO program. The “little ones” have a clean and fresh approach to their world. They enjoy the simple joy of scoring a goal, even if it is into your own goal, thus scoring against your own team. These kids are not yet colored with the “win at all cost” concept, and play the game. They will clearly announce when they have committed a foul, or kicked the ball off field. When an 8-year-old player announced to me that he was scoring all the goals, he also told me that his mom was paying $5 a goal for his performance. He also advised me, “That’s ok because I split the money with the rest of the team.” This attitude is unique in sports.

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

A. I like to see a World Cup final include the USA. We’ve watched the American women take the “Cup,” now I would like to see the men do the same.

Couple Drawn to Southwest's Rugged Beauty? Story and photo by Marc Schoder Communication Services “We were driving near Amarillo when Phil joked, 'Look at this beautiful landscape,'” said Geralyn.

When Phillip and Geralyn Million came to the High Plains in 1992, they didn’t know what to expect. “I had worked for five years in central Kentucky in a medical clinic as an audiologist,” said Dr. Phillip Million, professor of communicative disorders at Eastern New Mexico University. Dr. Million had also spent time in Norman, Okla., where he liked the area and where he met his wife, Geralyn, now special programs coordinator for ENMU's Distance Outreach and Education. “Our first date consisted of going to the movie, 'All the President’s Men,'" said Geralyn. The movie had no particular significance to them; it was just the popular movie at the time. The couple, who married in 1977, are diehard University of Oklahoma Sooner fans. “We never miss Sooner games on TV,” said Geralyn.

They have two children, a daughter who just graduated from New Mexico State University, and a son who is a junior there.

The Millions reflected on the first time they made their way to the High Plains.

“We were driving near Amarillo when Phil joked, 'Look at this beautiful landscape,'” said Geralyn.

“She then made the thumbs-down gesture,” said Dr. Million.

Geralyn admitted at first that the High Plains was a bit of a culture shock, but it grew on her. “Phillip has always been a desert rat," said Geralyn.

The couple added that it shows in their yard. "The front yard is covered in trees and shrubs giving it an east coast look," said Geralyn. "In our back yard we have xeroiscape to give it a Southwest feel for Phillip."

The couple also have their individual interests. "When my son and Phillip go camping, it allows me to get together with my 'Ya-Ya Sisters,'" said Geralyn.

Both agree, after being in Portales since 1992, it is a great place to raise a family and work.

"This area is a family-friendly environment and the place we have lived in the longest," said Phillip.

The couple said that one of the biggest pluses to working at Eastern is the ability to have the same schedule to accommodate their traveling.

"It also allows us to keep a standing Friday lunch date," said Geralyn.

"Working at a small school like Eastern is very rewarding" said Phillip. "The sense of community and being a part of something is very gratifying."

Former Housing Director Moves to Enrollment Services Story and photo by Erin Griffith Communication Services "In my new position I hope to share with others what is special about Eastern and show them why they should come here and be a part of this campus.” – Stephanie McClary

Also known for giving wild parties.

This marks the third week of Stephanie McClary’s new job as the Coordinator of Prospective Student Recruiting Activities. Ms. McClary, who has worked for Eastern New Mexico University since 1990, was the director of Housing. However, Steve Estock now has that job. Thus far, Ms. McClary enjoys her new work. She was interested in the position because the work fits her personality and she wanted to work with students more. “I like my job a lot; I really enjoy working with people. On campus there are a lot of people who work hard to make a difference for students. In my new position I hope to share with others what is special about Eastern and show them why they should come here and be a part of this campus,” she said.

Ms. McClary received a degree in business from Eastern. As a student she worked in the office of Student Accounts. When she came back to Portales to get married, after working in Albuquerque for an urban consulting firm, she decided to seek a full-time job with the University.

“During my time at school here, my involvement in Zeta Tau Alpha made that connection with the school for me. I treasure that,” she said.

For her job, Ms. McClary works to recruit local kids to come to Eastern and oversees the President’s Ambassadors.

“They are a good group of students and they are good at their jobs,” Ms. McClary said.

Along with her recruiting duties, Ms. McClary also teaches a freshman seminar class. However, the extracurricular activity she loves the most is her family.

“I have two daughters; Megan is 12 and Kamryn is 7. My husband, Brien, and I have been married for 16 years,” Ms. McClary said.

Ms. McClary, who seems to bleed green and silver, believes that students should look at Eastern because it has so much to offer.

“My appreciation for Eastern continues to constantly grow, and I would encourage anyone to attend,” Ms. McClary said.

ENMU Hosting Holiday Concerts by Roma Vivas Communication Services

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. "The Holiday Concert will be a wonderful collaboration between the ENMU Choirs and Bands at Eastern," said Dr. Jason Paulk, assistant professor of music. The University Singers and Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Paulk, will be featured at the beginning of the program, followed by the Wind Symphony, conducted by Dustin Seifert.

Dr. Paulk said, “Many interesting repertoire selections will be heard, including familiar Christmas carol favorites during the sing-a-long.”

The Chamber Singers will perform Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols," with a guest harpist from New York City. Dr. Paulk said, “This work, originally composed for boys' choir, is an exciting setting of middle English carols and includes a processional by the sopranos and altos, as well as several charming solos and duets sung by members of the ensemble.”

The University Singers will perform a wide variety of repertoire, ranging from the early 17th Century "Psallite" by Michael Praetorius, to the recently composed "Fum, Fum, Fum!" for two pianos by Mack Wilberg. Other titles include "Ring-a the News," "No Longer a Baby," "Duermete Nino Lindo," a New Mexican carol, also sung with harp accompaniment.

The Symphonic Band will perform Festive Fanfare for the Holidays by James Curnow, a medley of traditional carols titled "A Christmas Celebration, Carol of the Candle" for solo trumpet and band featuring Matthew Seltzer (at the 6:30 p.m.concert), and Dr. Michael Ellzey (at the 8 p.m. concert). Also, according to Mr. Seifert, “The rousing and inspiring 'Alleluia! Laudamus Te by Alfred Reed' will be played.”

The Symphonic Band and Choirs will lead the audience through the traditional sing-a-long and the band will close with the holiday classic "Sleigh Ride" by Leroy Anderson.

The concert will close with a performance of "Silent Night" by the Wind Symphony and joint choirs, with the audience invited to join.

All ticket sales go to support the operation of the Bands and Choirs.

For more information, call 562.2377.

Native American Affairs Hosts Thanksgiving Bash story by Roma Vivas; photos by Roma Vivas and Wendel Sloan Communication Services

Native American Affairs hosted its annual Thanksgiving Potluck on Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Ballroom in the Campus Union Building at Eastern New Mexico University. The potluck had a very special feel because it was the last one hosted by three-year director Utahna Livingston.

Guests began arriving in the Ballroom shortly before 6 p.m. with a variety of dishes. Approximately 100 people attended the event, which was more than double last year’s turnout.

Attendee diversity also helped to bring a sense of community to the gathering. Attendees included administration members, faculty, staff and students.

The dinner officially started when Ms.Livingston gave the welcoming address and the door prizes were given away. Miss Native American ENMU 2006, Malia Rummell, gave the blessing-of-the-food prayer.

The Thanksgiving dinner main course was comprised of traditional turkey and gravy, provided by Sodexho, and the desserts, mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, yams, casserole dishes and salads were provided by the guests.

After the guests had eaten, the entertainment was provided by the Rock Point Elementary School Navajo students who performed traditional social dances. The kids proudly stated their name, parents’ names, grandparents’ names and their clan’s name in Navajo and English

After the entertainment, the sentimental part of the potluck began when Ms. Livingston gave recognition to all of those who have given her support through her academic years at Eastern. She also gave recognition gifts to all who have given financial and moral support to Native American Affairs. Gifts included Kachina dolls beautiful sand paintings.

In an interview with Ms. Livingston she said of her time as director of Native American Affairs, “I have met a lot of interesting people, learned time management, planning ahead and accepted more of my culture.”

Brianna Cleveland, the new director of Native American Affairs, said, “I feel more confident; at first I was scared since I am used to having Utahna by my side.”

Ms. Livingston added that she has a lot of faith in Ms. Cleveland's abilities as the new director.

(above) Beware of hungry graduate assistants who see "ka-ching" in Kachinas. (below) Monday Memo editor tries out new Photoshop skills taught by freshman workstudy.

Eastern Student to Intern for Sen. Domenici in D.C. Story and photo by Marc Schoder Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University senior Thomas Maguire will serve an internship in Washington, D.C., under New Mexico senator Pete Domenici from Jan. 16 though until May 18. Maguire, a political science major graduating in December, says, "I sent in the application for it when I was informed by Dr. (Christopher) Stasheff about this opportunity," said Maguire. "I had a phone interview, and I wasn't sure I was going to get it since I am a registered Democrat." This internship in Washington comes on the heels of a summer fellowship that Maguire served under Gov. Bill Richardson. . He worked in the state’s Risk Management Division.

Maguire followed his dad’s advice to seek out the governor during open hours for constituents in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque native said that he hopes to expand on his current understanding of the legislative process.

"I will have a deeper understanding of how legislative politics works. It will be a new era in Washington with the Democrats controlling the House and the Senate," he said.

"I am really excited because I am going to put all I learned the past few years into practice."
Maguire said he does not know the particular function he will be working in.

"I told (Domenici's representative) that I was interested in education, national security and law."

Maguire said that he will be paid on a bi-monthly basis.

"I am excited to see Washington again and maybe see some of the sites I missed in the past," he said.

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

Five New 'Tenure Track' Faculty Members Receive Internal Grants – [list]

ENMU Prepares for Re-accreditation – Eastern New Mexico University is concluding a yearlong process of extensive self-evaluation required for re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Accreditation fosters excellence and ongoing improvement for the University. The accreditation covers every aspect of the institution—to improve the educational process for all students and to assure the institution’s effectiveness in meeting those needs. As a campus community, we look forward to the experience and to learning from it to make Eastern New Mexico University an even stronger institution.
[more details]

Higher Learning Commission Seeks Public Comment – ENMU seeks public comment on the quality of the institution and its academic programs as part of a comprehensive evaluation visit March 12-14, 2007, by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Native American Literature Presentation Set for Wednesday – Native American Heritage Month concludes with a lecture by Dr. Jonathan Wilson at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business.

Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor of English at Eastern New Mexico University. He is an expert in the subject of Native American literature; both his thesis and his dissertation examined Native American identity.

The lecture will be an introduction to Native American authors and literature and how they represent what a Native American is.

The lecture is open and free to the public.

Assessment Scholars Honored

For Scoring in Top 10 Percent – These students were recently honored at a reception for scoring in the top 10 percent on the assessment test for juniors. Pictured are (L-R): President Gamble, Manuel Gonzalez, Halee Best, Hannah Richards, Theodore Ezell, Laura Robbins, Savannah Sandy and Angela Bishop. Not pictured are Jonathan Boatwright, Paula Counce, Brandon Egbert, Lisa Harris, Linsey High, Nicole Houlton, Justin Houser, Caroline Kelley, Zachary Lara, Justin Massey, Rachel Schmuck and Christine Thrower. (photo by Marc Schoder)

Human Rights Film Series Presents 'Fidel' on December 4

The Human Rights Film Series will present "Fidel: The The Untold Story," a film by Estela Bravo at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, in the CUB Sandia Room. Admission is free and the public is invited. The following information was provided by professor Doug Morris: Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro is one of the most influential and controversial figures of the past 50 years. This film goes beyond the simplistic demonization of all things Cuban one typically hears or sees in the US and offers a more complex and nuanced view of the ongoing Cuban revolution and Fidel. It includes interviews with Fidel, Alice Walker, Nelson Mandela, Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, Sydney Pollack, Wayne Smith, and many others, as well as rarely seen archival footage from the Cuban struggle. The film explores why people around the world revere Fidel as a heroic champion of the poor and oppressed, and why Cuba is often viewed as "the critical conscience of Latin America."

Commencement Reception Set for December 15 – The Commencement Reception for ENMU graduates of Fall 2006 will be Friday, Dec. 15, from 4-5 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

Update on ENMU-Ruidoso Renovation – The renovation project is approaching 75 percent completion.

· We will have the heating systems working to full capacity by the end of today.
· The Vowel classroom will be closed beginning Friday, Dec. 1. This area will be remodeled and transformed into our new bookstore. This portion of the project will take approximately 30 days. The new bookstore will be open for business sometime in late February or early March 2007.
· The hallway leading to the ITV classrooms will also be closed and in various stages of demolition and renovation beginning the week of Dec. 18. This area along with the bookstore will be closed to all public traffic until after the first of the year.
· The larger project is entering the final stages with flooring, ceiling tiles, and restroom installation of lavatories, water closets, etc. We will have the new classrooms and restrooms ready for occupancy by the start of classes on Jan. 15.
· The library may not be entirely ready to open until the first of February. However, we will keep the old library open until further notice.
· Once the library staff has made the transition to the new area, the existing library will undergo minor renovations to add an additional office, and reconfigure other spaces for use by the Student Services staff. They will move into this area sometime in mid to late March.
· The old conference room, now Student Services, will become the faculty center when it is vacated by SS staff sometime in late March or early April. The Dean of Student Learning will be located in the main office with faculty sharing the outer spaces. Work stations will be installed with computer access for faculty to work on their classes, meet with students and receive or place phone calls.

Of course, please keep in mind that construction projects of this nature do not always progress in a linear fashion, and may well change due to a variety of situations beyond our control. Please drop me a note if you have any questions or concerns. – Mike Elrod

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 Dec. 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.

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.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Mr. Henry H. Hahn, professor emeritus of psychology, passed away Nov. 21. Professor Hahn earned three degrees from ENMU and taught classes from the 1950's until his retirement in 1984. Services were held November 24 in Clovis.

International Week Begins November 27 – [details]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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-ups continue through Dec. 4. 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.

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.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Available for Download – Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) is available for download from Microsoft. Should you decide to download IE7 and need assistance with the installation or setup, please contact the Helpdesk at x4357.

Eastern Alumni Association Scholarships Available – The Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association established this award to provide encouragement and financial support for students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University. It is designated for children and grandchildren of ENMU alumni.

Each scholarship awarded is to be in the amount of $1000, and the number of scholarship recipients chosen is at the committee’s discretion, based on the amount of income received from the MBNA affinity fund. The recipient must reapply each year.

Selection Criteria

Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the intent of earning a college degree.
Must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from or attended Eastern (preference will be given to graduate’s children/grandchildren).
When all other factors are equal, financial need will be considered.

This award is for the academic year and becomes effective in the fall semester following the student’s completion of 30 college credit hours (i.e. sophomore status)

The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 12, 2007. For more information, contact Heather Haacke in the Alumni Affairs at 505.562.2125, or e-mail heather.haacke@enmu.edu.

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General Comments and Compliments

Dear faculty of ENMU and employees:

Some years ago, I found a great family at ENMU when I met my teachers and people who work for ENMU. Now I want to thank you all for your patience and your encouragement that you gave me. My life had changed thanks to you. Now It is my turn to give to the people what you kindly gave to succeed in my career. I will never forget the pasion and the encouragement in how you supported me.

Thank you and God Bless You All.

Jose Garcia

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"It was great being able to watch the video from Jack Williamson's memorial in last week's Monday Memo." – ENMU faculty member

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Dear Eastern New Mexico University,

An enormous heartfelt thank you from the family of Jack Williamson for the countless acts of kindness and thoughtfulness which were rained down upon us following Jack's death on November 10th. From cards, e-mails and food to the touching tokens left beside Jack's statue to all the hours spent by various individuals to help us put on the memorial service in the CUB Ballroom...we were overwhelmed and comforted by everything. Jack loved.

Eastern dearly. I know he would be as touched as we have been to see how very much Eastern loved him in return. You made a difficult time into a time of joy and fond remembrance. Your actions will always be appreciated by our family.

Sincerely,

Betty Williamson and Jack's extended family

Remembering Dr. Jack Williamson (1908-2006)

(bottom four photos by Phillip Jowers)

In the News

When Eastern New Mexico University student and Socorro native Kiyoka Scharle heard about the wreck, she wondered why she couldn't have taken the place of the family, but she didn't know how to help. Then, she read the online Chieftain article about Barraza and Diaz' fundraiser and saw Diaz' phone number.
[the rest of the story]

Eastern New Mexico University has shown the largest growth in United Way donations, along with Portales Municipal Schools, while job cut-backs have reduced returns from Plains Regional Medical Center.
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Holiday Happening at ENMU Ballroom on December 2 – [the rest of the story]

Quote of the Week

"Civilization is simply a series of victories over nature." – William Harvey (1578-1657)

Scenes from Green and Silver View (photos by Roma Vivas)

Raking It In

(photo by Wendel Sloan)

Minutes from Hardhat Committee Upcoming Street Closures W15th Lane from K to I W 16th from I west to W 16th Lane S. Ave. J from W 15th to W 15th Lane Other Items - Fence being put up behind Eddy Hall - Students will need to park at the CUB - The street between Eddy and Chavez will be blocked - No parking behind Eddy or Chavez - Loop system behind the CUB; concrete and pipe laid by delivery area; Chill water down mid November to March or April - SAS to Administration open ditch to add loop pipe - Windows going up in the CUB - Contract for Science Building being signed - Inside demolition begins on Science Building this week - West Campus parking lot in the process of being paved - Roof work on Greyhound Arena has resumed - Roof on the CUB being cleaned up for inspector - Next meeting at 11 a.m. on Dec.r 5 in Regents Room - Ruidoso remodeling progressing well

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.

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
Word series- Specify Spacing between Sentences in Word
whether you prefer to use one space or two between sentences, Word can help you ensure that spacing is consistent within a single document and from one document to the next. You can do this by setting rules for grammar and style. To set rules for grammar and style:
1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.
2. Click Settings.
3. In the Grammar and style options box under Require, select the options you want for number of spaces required between sentences.
4. To restore the original rules of the selected grammar and writing style, click Reset All.

Excel series- Lock Rows in Excel
Microsoft Excel has a great feature that allows you to scroll one area of a spreadsheet while “locking” certain rows in one place. Select the row below where you want the split to appear, on the windows menu, click SPLIT. To remove the split, simply click REMOVE SPLIT. You can do the same with columns by selecting the column to the right of where you want the split to appear! To lock BOTH, select the cell directly below and to the right of the split location.

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 4904 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 - Lost an ENMU cell phone?
Notify Linda Hamrick at extension 2287 as soon as possible so service can be suspended. A report must be filed with the campus police or the city police and a copy sent to Linda Hamrick at Station #15. If necessary, a loaner phone will be activated until a new phone can be purchased.

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

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

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

name: Thomas L. Lloyd

title_of_thesis: An Analysis of the Worked Bone and Antler Artifacts from Salmon Ruin, San Juan County, NM

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Thursday

date: 12/07/2006

time: 8:00

am_pm: AM

ENMU-Roswell News

Read the November issue of The Grapevine – [read]

Read the new issue of 'Eastern Clips' – [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

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

12-Year-Old Boy Available for Adoption
Contact: Renee V. Fitts Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter NM Children, Youth and Families Department #4 Grand Avenue Plaza Roswell, NM 88201 505.624.6071 renee.fitts@state.nm.us	My Name is Justin B. I am: 12 years old I am in: 7th grade My favorite things to do: Country music, especially Tim McGraw and Alabama My favorite foods: Pizza and hamburgers Justin wants you to know he wants to be a real cowboy, have horses and live on a ranch. He loves country music. He is in some special education classes to help him with learning and behavior, and is said to be a very good student. He has a good sense of humor, a smile that goes from ear to ear and is very friendly. Justin wants a family that will provide him with lots of love, structure and safety. He has siblings that he will want to stay in contact with.

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.

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