Announcements
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Freedom Newspapers Endorses Bond 'B'

(Editor's Note: The following editorial recently appeared in area newspapers owned by Feedom Newspapers.)

Education bond benefits outweigh pain of tax hike

We seldom recommend voting for a tax initiative. We prefer our government servants to achieve goals by cutting waste and looking to private enterprise, which often is more efficient and effective.

That said, a proposal on Tuesday’s New Mexico ballot is worth supporting. It is Bond B, the semiannual General Obligation Bond for Education, which would benefit Eastern New Mexico University, Clovis Community College and Mesalands Community College, plus other colleges and universities across the state.

Educated New Mexicans are vital to our communities’ growth and success. If this year's GO bond passes, the taxes the owner of a $100,000 home will pay are about $10 more a year. In return, $118,360,000 would be allocated for more than three dozen capital improvement projects across New Mexico, including higher-education facilities in our region. Those are:

• Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, $4.5 million to renovate its Music Building.

• Clovis Community College, $3 million to build an allied health center.

• Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari, $1.5 million for an academic building.

Steven Gamble and John Neibling, presidents of ENMU and CCC, respectively, have correctly pointed out that everyone benefits from enhanced health care, aesthetic enjoyment of upgraded music facilities and a boost to local economies.

“Keeping higher education institutions in Curry and Roosevelt counties competitive encourages more graduating seniors from the area to stay in eastern New Mexico to attend college — often staying to pursue careers and further contribute to the vitality of the area,” they wrote in a guest column published Oct. 8.

Our three communities would receive about 7.5 percent of the total improvements proposed — not a bad return considering that our population is less than 4 percent of New Mexico’s total.

Public education does not always work, as we point out routinely, and as professionals in that field also know.

But we also know the cost of high-dollar items such as buildings seldom are donated by private citizens or private businesses.

We believe these regional projects are worth doing and will benefit our communities. Since the government offers the only viable option for these needed projects, we encourage people to vote in favor of Bond B.

Letters to Ruidoso News Supporting Bond 'B'

'Yes' on Bond B benefits ENMU-Ruidoso

To the editor:

Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso is requesting your support and vote for Education Bond B on November 7th. Bond B will provide $1.25 million for additional renovations to the ENMU-Ruidoso campus.

We will use these funds to add new classrooms and laboratories to help educate students enrolling in our new Construction Trades and Hospitality and Tourism programs. In addition, a new multi-purpose science laboratory, faculty offices and expanded student services areas will be included in the capital improvements project.

Our students, faculty and staff are very excited about the future of ENMU-Ruidoso. During the past 15 years the campus has enjoyed tremendous support from residents throughout Lincoln County.

With your continued support and vote for passage of Bond B on Nov. 7, we will be able to better serve our growing student population and the community as a whole.

When it comes time to cast your vote, you can rest assured that it is the right thing to do for all of Lincoln County!

Michael R. Elrod
ENMU-Ruidoso Provost

Support higher education

To the editor:

November 7 is a pivotal day for New Mexico schools of higher education. On that day, every voting citizen will have the opportunity to vote on the General Obligation Education Bond, also known as Bond B. As members of the ENMU-Ruidoso College Board, and the Community Advisory Council, we are asking for your support on Education Bond B.

This year, the bond measure will provide funding for higher education statewide including ENMU-Ruidoso. Across the state, nearly $118 million will be used for capital improvements, such as adding new classrooms, replacing antiquated equipment and building new facilities on campuses in which our students live and learn.

With approval of Bond B, ENMU-Ruidoso will receive $1,250,000. We plan to use this money to further renovate the Mechem Drive campus adding new Construction Trades and Hospitality and Tourism classrooms, a multipurpose biology/chemistry lab, and in developing new student services areas and faculty offices.

By voting for Bond B, every New Mexican, regardless of what county they live in or what political party they belong to, has the power to make a difference for our state's higher education.

In fact, since 1992, New Mexicans have consistently supported Bond B. To us, this signifies the vast majority of citizens in our state and throughout Lincoln County care deeply about education.

We encourage everybody to vote for this important bond issue. It will benefit ENMU-Ruidoso, our students, and our community as a whole. Passage of Bond B is critical to ENMU-Ruidoso's future and well-being. When it comes time to cast your vote on Nov. 7, know that by supporting Bond B you have the power to do the right thing for our colleges, universities and students.

ENMU-Ruidoso College Board:
Dr. Lynn Willard-Chairman. Irma Nava, Jim Stoddard, James Paxton, Tom Rigsby
ENMU-Ruidoso Community Advisory Council:
Diana Billingsley, Brad Cooper, James Gibson, Fred Hansen, Lisa Harkins, Ada Hendrix, Dolores Herrera-Martinez, Andrea Nieto, Willa Stone, Ann Templeton

Visitors to ENMU Send Letter-to-the-Editor of Hobbs News-Sun

(Editor's Note: A couple from Hobbs recently brought their daughter to tour the music facilities at ENMU. Following their visit, they sent the following note to Dr. John Olsen, and sent a letter-to-the-editor about Bond 'B' to the Hobbs News-Sun.)

Dr. Olsen,

Here's a copy of the letter to the Hobbs News-Sun editor that I just e-mailed (Sunday, Oct. 29). Pril (my nickname for her) is still on cloud nine after having met you and been invited to take private lessons from you.

We saw Michele Walton at a jazz performance last night. She was excited to hear we'd met you. She phoned after we got home and rehashed our ENMU tour with Pril. :-)

We'll keep you updated.

Renee Austin

To the Editor (of Hobbs News-Sun):

We were impressed on a recent tour of Eastern New Mexico University.

We were welcomed on campus by friendly students and staff, alike. We were given an informative, entertaining tour by an impressive young man, who is one of sixteen President's Ambassadors. Thank you, Charles Britton.
We enjoyed having you show us around.

Our daughter is looking into transferring to ENMU to complete her education with a music degree. She was excited to get to talk to the Music Department head, Dr. John Olsen. Dr. Olsen is a genuinely caring, talented instructor of piano. She was thrilled to get to play parts of a few piano pieces on a Steinway grand piano in his studio. Thank you, Dr. Olsen.

In the course of visiting with Dr. Olsen, we learned many interesting things about the music department at ENMU. One interesting thing was the University's plans for wonderful improvements to the whole music department, including more practice rooms, new pianos, and larger performing areas.

We learned an upcoming bond issue (Bond B) to be voted on November 7th would bring these plans to fruition. A vote for Bond B would open doors for more college improvements. Not only to ENMU, but other colleges as well. The good news is that since the 2002 bond cycle, Bond B has actually decreased. It will now be 32 cents per $1,000, as opposed to the current 34 cents per $1000. This means for a home appraised at $100,000, taxes
would be under $11 a year.

We are excited to think that with just a few of our tax dollars many students will benefit from new construction and renovation to our state's colleges and universities.

Please join us in voting YES to Bond B on November 7, 2006.

Thank you,
Dale and Renee Austin

ENMU Library Would Benefit from Bond 'C' – If Bond "C' passes, ENMU's three campuses will receive $218,000. ENMU Partner Program in Farmington will receive $155,000. The eastern New Mexico area (includes ENMU) will receive $409,000. Property taxes would be $1 for each $100,000 of assessed valuation of property per year. [details on Bond "C"]
[allocations of Bond "C"]

Please Remember to Vote – Please remember to vote tomorrow, Nov. 7. G. O. Bond Proposition 'B' provides $4,500,000 for renovation of our Music Building, and Proposition C will furnish Eastern with almost $120,000 for library acquisition.

Light Sculpture Coming to ENMU
by Dr. Patrice Caldwell
Executive Director of Planning and Analysis

On Wednesday, Nov. 8, at noon, the Communication Center will glow with a special brightness. The installation of the building’s new light sculpture will be recognized with a short program at noon. Speakers will include the artist, Deanne Sabeck, President Steven Gamble, Vice President Robert Vartabedian, chair Dr. Don Elder, and director of the Broadcast Center, Mr. Duane Ryan. A reception in the KENW conference room will follow the event.

Deanne Sabeck’s light sculpture is part of the “Art in Public Places” program, established through the New Mexico State Legislature in 1986. The program earmarks 1 percent of capital outlay projects for the acquisition of public art.

Sabeck, who resides in Encinitas, Calif., competed for the right to submit a proposal for the building in spring 2005. A committee of faculty, staff, and students selected three finalists and then chose Sabeck’s innovative light sculpture as the winning entry.

The work will project words etched on clear plastic “ribbons” in a symphony of saturated light and color onto the entry wall of the Communication Center. In the artist’s words, the piece is designed to be “meditative yet stimulating,” to “create a flow of energy in the space” that will “draw people in to experience it.”

Sabeck has produced a large body of innovative work, both for galleries and public art works. An example of her work at the San Diego Airport uses the same basic technique that visitors to the Communication Center can see for themselves on Wednesday.

For more information, contact Dr. Patrice Caldwell 562.2315.

For examples of Deanne Sabeck's work, click [here].

First Amendment Conference Set for Wednesday – The First Amendment Conference, sponsored by the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences, is set for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Becky Sharp Auditorium of the College of Business. The topic is: "War and Truth: Media's Role When American Goes to War."

The panel presentation will include: Dr. Janet E. Roehl, "When America Goes to War"; Ms. Patti Dobson, "In Harm's Way: War Correspondents"; Dr. Margaret Kirby, "News or Propoganda"; and Mr. Kevin Mitchell, "War Reporting: A Citizen's Perspective."

What is the role of the media in time of war? Is it propagandist for the administration, reporter of all military actions, or somewhere in between. The conference will discuss these and other issues related to war and truth. A question and answer session will follow the panel discussion.

The conference is open to the public free of charge.

For more information, call Dr. Janet Roehl at 505.562.2113, or e-mail janet.roehl@enmu.edu.

Veterans' Day Film Event – "The Ground Truth: Sometimes the Greatest Act of Courage is to tell the Truth.” Thursday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Pecos Room, CUB, Free Admission. All are invited.

Film followed by discussion. The following information was provided by Doug Morris:

The Ground Truth (78 minutes) stunned filmgoers at the 2006 Sundance and Nantucket Film Festivals. Hailed as "powerful" and "quietly unflinching," Patricia Foulkrod's searing and emotionally riveting documentary feature includes exclusive footage that will stir, ground and awaken audiences. The filmmaker's subjects are patriotic young Americans - ordinary men and women who heeded the call for military service in Iraq - as they experience recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities. The terrible and destructive conflict in Iraq, depicted with ferocious and searing honesty in the film, is a prelude for the even more challenging battles fought by the soldiers returning home - with personal demons, an uncomprehending public, and an indifferent and unsupportive government. As these battles take shape, each soldier becomes a new kind of hero, bearing witness and giving support to other veterans, and learning to fearlessly wield the most powerful weapon of all - the truth. The Ground Truth provides a welcome dose of hard reality that serves as a small antidote to the growing militarization of U.S. culture.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Juchao Yan, assistant professor of chemistry, recently presented "Integrating Gold Nanoparticles into Nanoporous Anodic Aluminum Oxide" at the Department of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering at the University of New Mexico.

Dr. Nina Bjornsson presented a paper, "Gender/Migration/The West:Going 'TransAmerica'" at the Western Literature Conference in Boise, Idaho, on Oct. 26.

Dr. Mary Ayala, Dr. Linda Sumption and Ms. Carol Erwin presented papers on a panel called "Seeing the Work Before Us," in Tucson at the Rocky Mountain MLA Conference in October. The panel was chaired by Dr. Jerald Spotswood, former chair of Languages and Literature.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Tammy Lynne Moore have had a paper titled " The Encouragement of Thinking" published in the Korean Journal of Thinking and Problem Solving.

Cynthia Kleyn Kennedy, who recently received her master's degree from ENMU, has had an article published on line. To access it, go to http://www.techlearning.com/outlook/columns/ed_tech.jhtml

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his composition titled “Galactica” chosen to be performed by the Central Missouri State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble during the 2007 SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) Conference held on the campus of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. “Galactica” was just one of over 320 submissions submitted for this event but only a select few could be chosen for performance. The conference date is Feb. 8-10.

Hardhat Committee Meets Tomorrow – The Hardhat CommitteeS meets tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. in the Regents Room of the Administration Building to discuss the status of construction projects on campus. Meetings are open to everyone.

Construction Update – Within the next few months, contractors will be working on the cooling loop. This will affect some buildings on campus. Due to the construction, there will also be some digging that will interrupt the accessibility to the buildings. Please be aware when giving directions to the buildings there may be detours.

We would like to also stress how important it is to make sure that your events are marked on the ENMU Calendar. If contractors are aware of your event, they can try to plan around it. You are welcome to submit your event to http://www.enmu.edu/calendar/index.shtml. Click on "Submit an Event."

Thank you for you cooperation and patience with campus construction.

Support Senate Encourages Support of Survey – Your Support Senate would like to encourage you to fill out the Support Senate survey. If you did not receive one and would like another one, please contact the Senator in your area, President Esther Morrison or Vice President Maggie Gardels. Please send it back to station 19 by Nov. 10. Please remember, these surveys are confidential and anonymous. Thank you. ENMU Support Senate.

Campus United Way Campaign Over; Donations Still Accepted – The official United Way campus campaign concluded Monday, October 30, and coordinators Elwyn Hulett and Patrice Caldwell report that the University collected gifts and pledges totaling $15,028.01. Over 21 percent of employees responded to ENMU's United Way campaign. Gifts and pledges are still being accepted at ENMU United Way, Station 25. If you need a pledge card or more information, contact Elwyn at 562.2266 or Patrice at 562.2315.

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.  Flu clinics will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 8-11:30 am and Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1-4 p.m.; no appointment necessary. 

Flu vaccines will also be given by appointment at other times as needed; call ext. 2321 for an appointment if you can't make flu clinic hours.
 
RSVP for the Native American Affair’s Thanksgiving Dinner – Friday, Nov. 10, is the last day to RSVP for the Native American Affair’s Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Zia Room in the Campus Union Building. The dinner is a potluck and the Rock Point Elementary School Navajo students will perform traditional social dances for entertainment.

For more information, call the Office of Native American Affairs at 562.2470.

ENMU Competes in All-New Mexico College Rodeo – [read]

39th Annual POPS Concert Set for November 18 – The University Friends of Music announces the 39th annual POPS Dinner Concert on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Music by ENMU’s Wind Symphony and University Vocal Ensembles will showcase ENMU’s excellent music program. The evening’s musical theme is the American West, with selections from “Oklahoma” featured.

Proceeds from this event benefit scholarships for students. The evening’s menu is chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, sautéed string beans, salad, rolls, coffee, and apple tart for dessert. A vegetarian option is also available. Tickets are $25 each, half of which goes directly to scholarships. For tickets (by mail only), send check or money order to POPS Dinner Concert, PO Box 195, Clovis, NM 88101.

For information, contact Patrice Caldwell at 356.6591 or Nancye Gressett at 762.0619.

Update from New Mexico Department of Higher Education – [read]

In the News

ENMU professor Jordan Kobritz wrote a column on Major League Baseball agreement. [the rest of the story]

New Mexico's college rodeo teams competed against each other this weekend. [the rest of the story]

Nina Bjornsson peered up from her novel at a local bookstore. The Eastern New Mexico University professor described the American political system as a “nightmare.” {the rest of the story]

ENMU grad Jana Stanfield is giving a benefit concert at Portales High School. [the rest of the story]

NMSU basketball guard indicted for felony expected to play against ENMU tonight. [the rest of the story]

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.

Native American Affairs Presenting Concert on November 7– Native American Affairs will present Wayquay live in concert on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Campus Union Ballroom. at Eastern New Mexico University. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. The concert is one of many events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.

Wayquay is of Ojibway, Anishnabe descent; her name means “Lady Unafraid.” According to her press release, her music is a unique mix of blues, funk, hip-hop, rock, poetry and nature. Wayquay was nominated for five Native American Music Awards. Her music video “Navigate” won the Best Music Video Award at the 22nd Annual American Indian Film Festival. Wayquay was featured on CNN Worldbeat and was a guest on “Good Morning Live” in Montreal. In addition, Wayquay opened the Reservation X exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum for the American Indian.

For more information, contact Native American Affairs at 562.2470.

Listen to Wayquay Music – [listen]

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.

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.

Read the Newsest Issue of the DataWave – [read]

Read the New Eastern Update for Alumni – [read]

Center for Teaching Excellence Software Open House Set for November 10 – The Center for Teaching Excellence is proud to announce a Software Open House for the New Mexico Educational Software Clearing House. The Open House is an excellent opportunity for teachers to view and try current, up-to-date educational software. Knowledgeable staff will be on hand to demonstrate software and assist teachers and administrators as they peruse software. The Software Open House will be held by the Center for Teaching Excellence in Computer Lab Room 115 of the College of Education at Eastern on Nov. 10 from 4-7 p.m. For further information or to register, contact The Center for Teaching Excellence at 562.2549 or e-mail: cte@enmu.edu.

Kerby Kids Establish Scholarship for Parents Who Met at ENMU

The Kerby kids and grandkids are establishing the Bob and Martha Kerby Endowment Fund at Eastern New Mexico University. Donations and contributions can be made in their memory. To contribute, contact: Lisa Obenhaus at 888.291.5524 (562.2412 locally) or by e-mail at ENMU.Foundation@ENMU.EDU. Mail contributions to: ENMU Foundation, ENMU Station 8, 1500 S. Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130.

Mrs. Kerby says: "My dad went to Eastern from 1948-1952. As he likes to say, he got to go on Morris Wilson's coattails. My dad had polio and Morris was going to play football so he told him he could go with him. They would find something for him to do. So he got to stay in the dorms with him.

My mom was two years younger. They meet in her first year, dated and then married in 1950. Dad continued college and got a degree in business. Mom only finished two years. They had my sister in 1952 in Portales and then moved to Pecos. My dad had taken a job with Mobil. They had my brother there in 1953 and then moved to Lovington where he started working with his dad. He had a trucking company (Fannie Lee Mitchell) and since my dad had polio he was in charge of the business part. It worked out great for them all – his brothers driving trucks and his dad rustling up clients. I came along in 1956.

He worked with the company until they sold it in 1982, then continued with his brother in future endeavors. My parents remained in Lovington until recently passing away.

Please Update Your Records – ENMU Human Resources departments are requesting help updating your records.

Personnel Services is asking all non-student employees to update their emergency contact information. Additionally, Payroll is encouraging employees who have not reviewed their files within the last 12 months to update the beneficiary information on all life insurance policies as well as on retirement.

Employees who have at least five years of participation in the New Mexico Educational Retirement program and are not certain if they have a current Option B Form on file are encouraged to complete an Option B Form in the Payroll office. (Option B allows beneficiaries an opportunity to make choices on their preferred payout method.)

Personnel Services is located in Admin. 207 and may be contacted at 562.2115 or by e-mail at teresa.villanueva@enmu.edu, chris.mullins@enmu.edu, or oscar.robinson@enmu.edu. Payroll is located in Admin. 117 and may be contacted at 562.2320 or by e-mail at sharon.johnson@enmu.edu, crystal.sawyer@enmu.edu, jacqueline.kabrick@enmu.edu, or elaine.ennis@enmu.edu.

If You've Got Time, Sign Up for Time Management Workshop – Limited space is available for a time management workshop.

FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities workshop is the anchor of the FranklinCovey Focus Solution. This one-day course integrates a powerful planning system, strengthens the individual's productivity skills, increases focus, and provides solutions to help you execute your highest priorities--personally and professionally.

Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sandia Room in CUB
$80 per person - includes planner
$45 per person - if you already have a FranklinCovey planner
First-come, first-served basis.
E-mail: candace.baros@enmu.edu

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, a world-renowned science fiction writer and professor emeritus at ENMU who underwrites 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.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships Available

Students interested in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply to the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.

The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior and must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average or equivalent, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national, who will pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Regina Aragon at 562.2328, or regina.aragon@enmu. The ENMU deadline is Nov. 16.

Student Council for Exceptional Children Holding Book Fair on November 6-10 – The Student Council for Exceptional Children will hold its yearly Scholastic Book Fair from Nov. 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get your Christmas/holiday shopping done early and avoid the madness and stress around Christmas time. Also, profits go to support student scholarships for ENMU students.
For more information, contact Dr. Michael Shaughnessy at 562.2791 or e-mail Michael.Shaughnessy@enmu.edu.

Preview Day for High School Students Set for November 11 – The Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school juniors and seniors, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11. This day will be informational and fun for prospective students and their parents to visit campus, learn about academic programs and student services.

The Office of Enrollment Services would like to invite all departments and organizations on campus to participate at the information and organization fair from 10:45 a.m. to noon. During this time, students can walk around, ask specific questions, and receive additional information.

For more information and to reserve your table at the fair by Oct. 24, contact Rebecca Nevins at rebecca.nevins@enmu.edu or 562.2981.

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.

Bookstore and African-American Affairs Cooperating in Food Drive – Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of African American Affairs and the Campus Bookstore have teamed up for a canned food drive. Until Nov. 17 bring food and donations to the Office of African American Affairs in The Alley in the basement of the Campus Union Building. Donations can also be turned in at the Bookstore, and as a bonus for donators, the Bookstore will offer a 10 percent discount on their items.

Contributions will go to help provide low-income households with a Thanksgiving meal.

For more information, contact African American Affairs at 562.2437 or the Bookstore at 562.2721.

Home Internet Connections Being Phased Out – This is another reminder that as of Jan. 1 maintenance for the dialup (SLIP) modem server will no longer be available. ENMU has provided Internet Service Provider (ISP) service to students, staff, and faculty for 12 years, but due to the notice of discontinuance of hardware maintenance service by the vendor, ENMU has been forced to plan the phase-out of dialup services.

Existing dialup subscription will remain active until Jan. 1. You are encouraged to begin locating alternative ISP providers for your dialup services.

There are many national, regional, and local ISPs that can provide cost-effective dialup services. If you need assistance with locating an ISP alternative, call the Helpdesk at 562.4357 or come by UCC 110.

General Comments and Compliments

"Thank you very much for the COPE article by Erin Griffith. Well done!" – retired professor

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The Monday Memo is looking good. You have some interesting articles; Dr. Musonera's story was so tragic. It is interesting how he used to live in Michigan. And the second poem by Michael Donaghe was a choker-upper, too. There was no mistaking what he was writing about. Maybe I'm hyper-sensitive because of experiencing what my mother went through at the end; the four days I had with her before she passed were not any fun, and being there was difficult, I will admit. Cancer should be abolished, 'by order of the king', or whoever's in charge!! It certainly isn't a nice, peaceful way to go.

Anyway, you had many interesting items in the MM, and I always enjoy it. The photo of the ginkgo tree is beautiful." – ENMU-Roswell employee

Quote of the Week

"I either want less corruption, or more chance to participate in it." – Ashleigh Brilliant

Science Building
- Nov. 1 – construction slated to begin

West Campus
- This month paving project starts

Library
- Roof is on schedule

San Juan Village

· New Student Apartments: Units should be occupied by August 20.

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.

ONEStroke™ Christmas – Kris Cranford will teach this fast and easy method on glassware to create an array of beautiful Christmas ornaments Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m., FCS-100. The fee is $20 with an additional $5 kit fee payable to the instructor. Students will take home one ornament, but additional ornaments can be purchased for $1.50 each.

Tips for Taking Online Classes – Ellen Gardiner will show you how to be a success in your online class by covering expectations, research techniques, e-mail, chat and managing Web-time Thursday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., UCC-107. At least one week in online practice time is also included. The fee is $30. Please register by Nov. 6.

Home Gourmet Done Simply - Join Adam Baca, certified chef du cuisine, FCS-98, 6:30-8 p.m., for one or all three of these hands-on classes: Monday, Sept.18 for Coq au Vin; Tuesday, Oct. 24 for Seared Tri-tip Steak with Black Bean Rice Cakes; and Thursday, Nov. 9 for Appetizer Night. Each class is $18 with a $10 lab fee, payable to the instructor. Due to food purchase and preparation for specific numbers, these classes 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- Keyboard Shortcuts
• To reply to the current e-mail message, press CTRL+R.
• To forward the current e-mail message, press CTRL+F.
• To delete the current e-mail message, press CTRL+D.
• To quickly record selected items in the Journal, press CTRL+J.
• To quickly remove formatting from selected text, press CTRL+SPACEBAR.
• To reply to everyone who received the selected message, press CTRL+SHIFT+R.
• To select several adjacent items, click the first item, and then hold down SHIFT and click the last item.
• To select several nonadjacent items, click the first item and then hold down CTRL and click each additional item.

PowerPoint series- Bad PowerPoint Presentations
The top things that audiences find annoying about bad PowerPoint presentations:
• The speaker read the slides
• Text too small to read
• Slides contain full sentences instead of bullet points
• Slides hard to see because of color choice
• Moving/flying text or graphics
• Annoying use of sounds
• Overly complex diagrams or charts

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 4885 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 – Exiting the Voice Mailbox:
• To exit current option, press 9
• To cancel exit and return to the Ready prompt, press *
• To end the session, press 9 again
• Note: If the 9 9 is not used to log off the system, all changes and/or deletions will be lost.

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

Master of Physical Education – Oral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 14, for Amber Daniels at 2 p.m. in the Greyhound Arena, Room 7. For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Thesis Defense

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

name: Judy Bell

title_of_thesis: Usefulness of the 'Buddy System' in Motivating Senior Citizens To Adhere to Exercise

building: Greyhound Arena

room: 9

day: Tuesday

date: 11/07/2006

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

Your ASENMU Senators encourage you to register to vote. Voting is a right and a privilege which we should exercise. A couple of reasons to vote are:

To speak your mind: Your vote is your voice. It tells elected officials how you feel about education, healthcare, social security and other important issues.

To make them listen: Your vote is your loudspeaker, too. When we turn out to vote, you can bet that the politicians know it – and you can be sure, when we all crank up that loudspeaker, they'll pay attention to what we have to say.

To win: In every election year, some races are decided by just a handful of votes. Those who vote demand respect. When we vote, we win.

Don't forget to vote on Bond "B" on Nov. 7.

ENMU-Roswell News

Read the November issue of The Grapevine – [read]

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Nov. 13-15 by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell has been accredited by the Commission since 1971. Its accreditation is at the associate degree level.

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

CLOVIS - Westminster Presbyterian Church will hosts its annual Miss Lillian s Cowboy Stew Thursday, Nov. 9 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the church, 3112 N. Thornton in Clovis. The menu includes Cowboy Stew, rolls, and the church's famous dessert buffet. Tickets are $6 donation for adults, $3 donation for children ages 5-12, and under 5, no cost. Take-out orders are available. For tickets, call Pastor Frank Sherman at 762.6471. Tickets also will be available at the door.

“A Christmas to Remember” is the theme for the annual Christmas show by Connie Moyers, Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist. Tickets are now on sale at the Roosevelt County Extension Office, 705 E. Lime and should be purchased in advance for $4. The show will take place on Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 7th and Abilene in Portales. Those attending will be treated to gift ideas, recipes, inspiring ideas for all those boxes of family photos and other information.

For more information call Connie Moyers, 356.4417. Bring a friend for an enjoyable and informative time. Don’t miss out;buy your ticket today.

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, contact Connie Moyers at 356.4417 by Nov. 1.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer. All programs are available to everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. New Mexico State University and the U. S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

The Friends of the Portales Public Library unanimously passed a resolution of support for General Obligation Bond C which would make $9 million available for academic, public and school libraries if approved by New Mexico voters on Nov. 7.

Passage of the bond would provide $249,319 to Roosevelt County libraries, according to Denise Burnett, director of the Portales Public Library. Burnett said that figure includes $118,810 for Eastern New Mexico University’s Golden Library, $28,828 for the Portales Public Library, and $101,681 for public school libraries in the county.

Mae Wofford, president of the Friends of the Library said, “Our libraries are such an important part of our community. We hope by passing this resolution to formalize support by the Friends of the Library and to encourage all Roosevelt County residents to vote for passage of this bond.”

Bond money is earmarked for books, databases or electronic resources, and technology or automation, according to Burnett. The money provides libraries an opportunity to replace outdated and worn materials with new books, educational materials and resources.

Burnett noted that in 2002, voters approved a bond that provided $48,648 to the Portales Public Library. That money helped purchase more than 2,000 books over a two-year period, as well as adding eight computer stations and three online databases including the popular “Learn-A-Test.”

Bond money approved in 2004 brought the Portales Public Library $57,400, Burnett said. Half of that money purchased a security system for the library to deter in the theft of library materials, Burnett added, while remaining funds purchased two genealogy online databases, as well as more than 1,000 books for adults and children.

State sources estimate passage of the bond will cost taxpayers an estimated $1.50 per year per $150,000 fair market value of their homes.

“For less than the cost of a paperback book we can provide much needed money to our local libraries,” Wofford said. “We strongly encourage all voters to make an active effort to support and pass this bond.”

Absentee voting for the November 7 election begins on Oct. 5, and early in-person voting begins Oct. 21.

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