Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcements form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups if the group is non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

**************************************************************************************************************************
Go straight to new announcements

Student Teaching Coordinator Understands Students’ Semester of Stress
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

"I do not pass judgment. I have been there, and I know that no two experiences are the same.” – Sherie Montoya

Sherie Montoya, the coordinator of Teacher Education at Eastern New Mexico University, strives for excellence when preparing students to become educators. This is Ms. Montoya’s second year in her job of coordinating students’ field placements, and guiding them through student teaching and the process of becoming licensed. “The student teaching experience takes students out of the classroom setting. Suddenly, they are the full-time teacher and the shoe is completely on the other foot,” said Ms. Montoya. “It is a stressful time for them; some of the students say that they are scared, but by the end they are confident and ready.” Students who participated in student teaching during the 2005-2006 academic year rated their student experience as

(photo by Erin Griffith)

their most satisfying aspect of the Teacher Education Program on the EBI Teacher Education Exit Survey.

There is a great deal of work leading to becoming a student teacher. The student begins by acquiring 40 hours of general education courses. Then they must complete Educational Foundations 222—Structured Observations of Teaching, with a “C” or better. They must also take and pass the Basic Skills and Teacher Competency portions of the New Mexico Teacher Assessment tests. After that, they can apply to Ms. Montoya’s office for placement in an elementary, junior high or high school.

“For their student teaching most of them stay in this area where we have really awesome schools that work with our students. However, some extenuating circumstances warrant a distance placement. Sometimes we try to get them close to home to help with the economic burden of the semester,” Ms. Montoya said.

A two-time graduate from New Mexico Highlands University, Ms. Montoya has a bachelor’s degree in language arts and social studies and a master’s in education administration. Before her job at ENMU, Ms. Montoya was a public school teacher in the Springer School District, an elementary school principal for six years and an administrator at a Raton Alternative School. She believes her experiences are beneficial in helping her students because she understands some of the trials of becoming and being a teacher.

“I didn’t have a very good student-teaching experience,” said Ms Montoya. “I had it very tough; half of it was teaching advanced placement classes at Robertson High in Las Vegas, N.M., and the other was teaching remedial freshman courses. It was a very broad spectrum to prepare for, and there was a ton of work.”

Ms. Montoya has an open-door policy for students, “I try to be here for them. They can tell me their positive or negative experiences and get anything off their chests. I do not pass judgment. I have been there, and I know that no two experiences are the same.”

There are approximately 600 students in the Teacher Education Program, and the program has a very high completion rate. In the opinion of Ms. Montoya, students are well prepared in the area of content and teaching strategies, and the goal of the program is to make the classes as real-world oriented as possible.

Education has always been a high priority for Ms. Montoya. In high school, she belonged to the Future Teachers of America, where one day a year members were allowed to teach school.

“I’ve always enjoyed teaching, and I’ve never wished I did anything else. I cannot think of any profession that could be more rewarding,” Ms. Montoya said.

For more information, contact Ms. Montoya at 562.2972.

Sherie says: 'It's five o'clock somewhere!'

At the Bosses' Luncheon – Dean Jerry Harmon shows Sherie Montoya how to unwind with some non-alcoholic sparkling cider bubbly from a stressful morning of dealing with student teachers – while backseaters Cheryl Reeves and Vickie Corralez enjoy the Venice-like sights of the Ballroom navigated by high school junior gondolier Jonathan Gallegos. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

A Visit with Opera Singer Roberto Mancusi
interview and photos by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

"My wife and I joke that we should open an Italian restaurant." – Dr. Roberto Mancusi
(Editor's Note: Please do!)

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A. This is my third year. I am assistant professor of voice in the Department of Music. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. I finished my DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Kansas City where I also taught at Avila University in Kansas City and Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Q. Where did you get your degrees from? A. I got my bachelor of music degree from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. Both my master's degree and doctorate are from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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

A. I really enjoy Eastern New Mexico University. I am looking forward to being here for a long time. My future plans include finishing the textbook that I am writing for Prentice Hall publishing. After that, we’ll see. That is my main focus right now.

Q. When did you first become interested in singing, and what inspired you to pursue opera? A. I have been singing for as long as I can remember. I had my first church solo when I was six years old. However, I first became interested in opera when I was in the fifth grade. That is when I saw my first operas, Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci. It was an amazing experience. That is when I decided to become an opera singer. Q. Have you done other kinds of singing, and are you interested in other kinds of music? A. I know this is a nice “fence-riding” answer, but I am truly interested in most music. There are a couple of genres that I don’t make a habit of listening to, regularly, but I do appreciate them for what they are. As for other kinds of singing that I do, I really enjoy singing in church. At church, it isn’t solely based on what you are singing about, but who you are singing about.

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

A. I am currently a member of the Kiwanis Club here in Portales. I also enjoy woodworking. But I think my greatest non-work related activity is spending time with my family.

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

A. I like the small town atmosphere. My wife and I moved here from Kansas City and we really wanted to get away from the severe hustle-and-bustle of the large city. We wanted a place where our children could play in the backyard without us having to worry about them. Portales was a terrific blend of both my wife’s and my own backgrounds growing up. She grew up in a small town in Iowa and I grew up in Tucson, Arizona. If you put those both together, you get Portales, New Mexico.

The biggest thing I would change about Eastern is our music performing facilities. They are quite outdated. That is why I am so excited about this current G.O. Bond. While $4.5 million isn’t enough for completely new facilities, I am confident that we will make that money go as far as we can to get the absolute most bang for our buck. That is, of course, WHEN the G.O. Bond passes.

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

A. I was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, but I spent most of my life in Tucson, Arizona. That is why I consider myself from there. My parents got divorced when I was a freshman in high school, so those years were pretty tough, but otherwise my life was fairly average. I was really into music, but I also wanted to be a medical doctor. Now, my family says that I found a terrific synthesis; I am a singer and a doctor (although sometimes I, still, wish I could write prescriptions).

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I am blessed to have a wonderful wife of 10 years. Her name is Staci. I also have three great children: Matthew (5), Daniel (2), and Isabella (8 months). They are, without a doubt, my life and the inspiration for my singing. They keep me grounded. As a performer and a teacher, things can get frustrating at times. They are my never-ending source of strength. My wife stays home with our children and has begun home-schooling. It has been a tremendous gift that she has been able to give to them. Her degree is in elementary education so she has really taken to turning our house into a classroom. We even have an inflatable solar system running the length of our ceiling in our living room. It’s great!

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. I like Italian food (lasagna is my specialty). I also like Chinese and Mexican food. The latter two are covered here in town, but the first is, sadly, lacking. My wife and I joke that we should open an Italian restaurant, but that is an long way down the road.

Q. What are your favorite sports or teams?

A. I am a big football fan. My family and I love the Kansas City Chiefs. It makes for fun exchanges between some of the music students and me.

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot?

A. My perfect vacation spot would be on a cruise. I have never been on one but I have heard numerous stories from family members. They sound incredible.

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

A. I would like to live wherever my wife wants to be. She continually supports everything that I do for my career. I think it only right that when we retire, she makes the call about where we go. However, I would like to focus even more on my woodworking. I really enjoy relief carving. It is amazing to begin something that, at first, seems daunting, and then watch it take shape as you progress. It’s like life in that way.

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

A. 1) Do unto others as you would have done unto you. 2) Try to leave the world in better shape then when you first got here.

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

A. I would like to sing on the stage at the Bayreuth Festspielhaus in Germany. That is the opera house conceived, designed, and built by the composer Richard Wagner. While I can’t stand Wagner as a person, he wrote some incredible music. To sing that music, on the stage that he built would be an amazing experience.

Q. Other thoughts?

A. The Music Department has really enjoyed seeing both new and old faces at our music events. Keep watching the calendar. There are some great things happening in the Music Department and we would love to see you at our performances.

Geologist Came West to Study Arsenic and Caliche
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

“I have always admired the University’s commitment to the students; we really do care about them." – Dr. Jim Constantopoulos

Dr. Jim Constantopoulos, chair of the Department of Physical Sciences and associate professor of geology at Eastern New Mexico University, is originally from New England, grew up in California, and says he stayed in the West because of its spectacular geology.

“I am originally from Gloucester, Mass., the historic fishing port seen in the movie The Perfect Storm. My family moved to California in the mid 1960s and my training as a geologist was in southern California and northern Idaho,” said Dr. Constantopoulos, who is also the curator and director of the Miles Mineral Museum. "As an economic geologist, I have a particular interest in the mining industry and its rich and colorful history in the west." Dr. Constantopoulos recalled that when he was 11 a neighbor gave him a mineral book and some minerals for his birthday. “I still have the book and the minerals, which is what got me interested in geology,” he said. “When I took a geology class in high school, I was hooked.” Having been at Eastern since 1989, the spare-time bass player says that he has stayed for the environment and people. “I like living in a small town,” he explained.

(photo by Marc Schoder)

Dr. Constantopoulos is currently focusing his research on various environmental problems in the area, including arsenic levels in municipal drinking water.

“Currently, I am working with one of our geology seniors in looking at arsenic levels in our municipal drinking water,” he said. “Arsenic in drinking water is a big environmental concern in New Mexico because of the high levels in some parts of the state.”

He notes that there has been some information from the state that suggested that arsenic levels in this part of the state may exceed federal limits.

“We collected samples from each of the city's wells and analyzed the samples for arsenic. All the techniques we used were consistent with EPA protocols.” He added that none of the samples exceeded the federal limit.

“We are now trying to understand why the amount of arsenic differs between the two well fields. This project benefits all of us that drink Portales water,” he said.

The professor said that another area of his research involves caliche. “I am trying to determine how caliche changes and why it turns black as it is heated.” He believes that this information will be useful to archaeologists who use caliche to document cultural sites.

Former Incarnation of Faculty Jazz Players

Dr. Constantopoulos said that his hobbies include music and photography. “I play bass in the High Winds Jazztet and the Faculty Jazz Players, which is currently on hiatus,” he said. “The ENMU folks I play with are music faculty, so it really keeps me on my toes – especially for an old rock and roll musician like me.” Dr. Constantopoulos said he has been happily married to his wife, Amiee, for five years. “We met at Eastern and she works here in town. We have one son, Isaac, who is in second grade at James Elementary and is involved in Cub Scouts and soccer,” he said.

The rest of the family includes four dogs, six cats, a fish and a turtle.

He said that one of Eastern’s strongest attributes is its commitment to students.

“I have always admired the University’s commitment to the students; we really do care about them," he said.

The professor is excited about the science building renovation that is about to begin, and made possible by $7 million from the passage of Bond “B” in the 2004 General Election.

“When renovations such as these are done, we bring the building up to code for accessibility for disabled students, and laboratories are modernized and brought up to code,” he said. “Because of the nature of our work in the sciences, it is vital to our mission that our students be trained in modern labs which are safe. This includes not only our majors, but also the hundreds of students that take general education science courses.

“The way in which major construction or renovation projects are funded on campuses is through bond issues,” he explained. “If Bond B passes this November, it would provide much-needed money to make modifications to the Music Building.”

The geologist/musician added that a renovation would provide Eastern and the Portales community a “wonderful facility for musical performances. We have a great music program and they deserve our support.”

Fine Arts Folks Honored for Compositions by Marc Schoder Communication Services
	Dr. Michael Sitton, dean of the College of Fine Arts, and Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, have been honored by the American Society of Composers (ASCAP). “The ASCAP is one is one of our main national organizations that speaks on behalf of the interests of professional working musicians,” said Dr. Sitton, member of the organization. “ASCAP sponsors a program called ASCAPlus, which seeks to recognize composers who write music that is less commercial but is performed in classical music concerts and universities."
Dr. Mark Dal Porto		Dr. Michael Sitton

Dr. Sitton explained that every year, on the basis of reports by composers about music they have written, had performed, or had recorded, ASCAP awards prizes.

Dr. Sitton, who has received several prizes in the past, said, “This is an indication that, like other faculty members at ENMU, we are active in our profession and are constantly working to create new work and bring it to performance. I am very happy as both a faculty member and an administrator to be part of a university where many faculty are regularly honored for their work.” He added that he believes that students benefit from this kind of energy in the faculty.

Dr. Dal Porto said, “I am appreciative of this honor for my work. I am also glad that Dr. Sitton was honored for his outstanding work.”

Dr. Sitton concurred: “I'm glad to share this honor with Dr. Dal Porto. I'm also glad that organizations like ASCAP seek to promote the work of all kinds of musicians, from popular musicians who are successful in commercial work to academic musicians like Dr. Dal Porto and me, whose work is performed in universities, schools of music, and other places.”

New Announcements and Impending Deadlines

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Michael Donaghe, associate professor of English, passed away Tuesday night at Heartland Care Facility in Portales. A memorial for Dr. Donaghe is set for Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 3:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge of the Campus Union Building. The outpouring of concern and care for Mike from students, staff, and faculty, and the visits, gifts and cards that he received were a great comfort to him during his illness.

Dr. Lee E. Weyant, associate professor of management, has been informed that his paper "Face-to-face versus web-based instruction: An exploratory study of the differences in an undergraduate Organizational Behavior course" will be published in the Wisconsin Business Education Journal.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy will be the featured speaker at the William G. McGowan School of Business at King's College Ethics and Critical Thinking Conference, sponsored by Franklin Publishing, on Dec. 9 at the Hilton Hotel in Arlington, Texas. This presentation will be sponsored by the Ethics and Critical Thinking Journal.

The Kiwanis Club of Portales began its new administrative year on Oct. 1 with a new set of officers: President Tony Gennaro, Secretary Robin Wells, Treasurer Saundra Lee, President-Elect Bobby Brunson, and Vice President Rose Robbins. Four of the new officers (Dr. Gennaro, Dr. Wells, Mr. Brunson, and Ms. Robbins) are affiliated with ENMU. The club thanks the leadership over the previous year from Dr. Elwyn Hulett, Dr. Robin Wells, and Mr. Steve Kemp. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Human Rights Film Series Presents 'Rebels with a Cause: SDS'– The Human Rights Film Series will present "Rebels with a Cause" at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union Building. It is free and open to the public.

The following description is provided by Doug Moris:

Deftly charting the sweeping socio- political changes of the Sixties that began with the Civil Rights movement and culminated with angry protests against the U.S. attacks on Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, REBELS WITH A CAUSE is told through the eyes of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). Begun in 1960 (and currently reemerging on campuses across the U.S.) with a handful of members and high participatory democratic ideals, SDS became a nationally powerful antiwar and democracy organization with over 100,000 members.

Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo Concert Set for Tuesday Night
	The ENMU Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo Concert will present a free concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University. Under the direction of Chris Beaty, the concert will feature the music of the Buddy Rich Band and the Count Basie Orchestra, as well as a newly composed jazz composition by senior music major Jesse Mathews. For more information, call Mr. Beaty at 562.2471.
Chris Beaty

ENMU-Ruidoso Announces Windows© Security Workshop – ENMU-Ruidoso will offer a hands-on security workshop for the business or home user of Microsoft Windows© on Friday, Nov. 3, from 1-4:30 p.m. in the computer lab. The cost of the workshop is $20. All participants will receive a CD containing software tools which will help them make their systems more secure. [details]

Superusers Group Teaching Microsoft Word – The SuperUsers group will teach the Advanced Part II sessions of Microsoft Word.
 
Oct. 18 9-10 a.m.  UCC 107
 
Oct. 19 3:30-4:30 p.m. UCC 107
 
A few of the topics to be covered in this session are: Track changes; Comments, etc.
 
To reserve your spot for one of these sessions, e-mail super.user2@enmu.edu.

Peanut Valley Festival Set for October 21-22
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

The 33rd annual Peanut Valley Festival will be held in Eastern New Mexico University’s Campus Union Building on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, from noon-5 p.m. Admission is free.

This year there will be approximately 100 vendors selling handmade goods, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and, of course, goobers (peanuts).

According to Jeff Blake, director of Student Activities and Organizations, food for this year will include kettle corn, bratwurst, roasted corn, funnel cakes, cowboy taters and BBQ.

Much of the entertainment will occur Saturday afternoon in Ground Zero, including Lorelei Taylor’s NA-TA-RAJA belly dancers from 3-5 p.m.

The Community Health Fair will be held during the Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the College of Business.

“The Department of Health will administer flu vaccines, there will be chiropractors doing spine checks, and other services,” said Kris Kuhlmann, director of Health Services.

ENMU's student organizations will participate in an organizational fair during the festival. The fair will be on the south patio of the Campus Union during festival hours.

For more information, contact Mr. Blake at 562.2631.

2nd Eight-Week Courses Begin October 23

Web Courses

PTE 493 Adult Education; PTE 493 Work-Based Learning; CDIS 447 Speech/Language Development; CDIS 449 Components of Speech Language; CDIS 450 Hearing/Audiology; COMM 330 Politics and Media; HIST 101 U.S. History; SPED 305 Students Disabilities

Classroom Courses

CIS 151 Basic Computer Skills; HPE 293 CPR Recertification; UNIV 100 College Success Skills; AG 231 Agriculture Mechanics (Clovis and Portales High Schools); AG 493 Research in Animal Science; CHEM 293 Brewing and Society; COMM 102 Public Speaking; ENG 100 Basic Writing Skills; ENG 102 English Composition; ENG 379 Literature of Travel and Adventure; HIST 493 Middle East Crisis; HPE 103 Racquetball; MATH 100 Basic Arithmetic/Intro. Algebra; MATH 101 Basic Algebra; PSY 101 Intro. Psychology; SOC 101 Intro. Sociology.

Complete Listing of 2nd Eight-Week Courses – [listing]

Conversational Spanish Offered to Employees – ENMU is offering the following one- credit-hour courses, free of charge, to employees. This does not affect tuition waivers or wellness hours. Register now.

Beginning Oct. 23:

SPAN 268 CRN 12541 SEC 005 Workshop/Conversational Spanish
Tue/Thur 5-5:50 p.m., JWLA 111

SPAN 268 CRN 12542 SEC 006
Workshop/Conversational Spanish
Mon/Wed 12-12:50 p.m., JWLA 111

Update on United Way Campaign – This is an update on the ENMU United Way campaign. After the first week: 12.32 percent of ENMU employees have made a United Way commitment, with donations or pledges totaling $8,674.

Thanks to each who have responded so far. You may give to United Way generally or to a specific agency – just note that agency's name in the box in the lower right hand corner of your United Way pledge card. So far ENMU employees have selected Hartley House, Literacy Council, Meals on Wheels, Boy and Girl Scouts, ENMU Foundation, American Red Cross, and Court Appointed Special Advocates as specific agencies. Any 501(c) 3 agency is eligible for your donation.

Please consider making a commitment this week and be part of the team that helps us reach our goal of $20,000. If you lost or did not receive a United Way card, please call Patrice Caldwell at 562.2315 or Elwyn Hulett
at 562.2266 and one will be sent to you promptly.

Thanks for your support of United Way.

African-American Affairs Presenting Storyteller
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

African-American Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University will present Sue Roseberry, a singer, songwriter, storyteller, playwright and speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 25. She will speak at a luncheon in the Pecos Room of the Campus Union Building from 12-1:30 p.m. There is no cost for attending; however, there are only 40 seats available so an R.S.V.P. is required by Friday, Oct. 20.

Roseberry graduated from the College of Santa Fe with a degree in performing arts. She uses a mix of stories and music in her presentations. She has written over 200 songs, mostly children’s music or gospel music.

Roseberry’s musical accomplishments are vast. She recorded live with the Gospel Music Workshop of America Mass Choir, in 1998 she appeared with Karen Clark Sheard in a musical drama, "Sex – The Silent Killer," for which she wrote three musical pieces, and appeared with composer/director Robert Ray as a featured soloist for a performance of his world renowned "Gospel Mass."

Her writing and storytelling abilities are also impressive; in 2002 Roseberry was one of six Regional Tellers who performed during the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tenn. She has also written several monologues, plays and skits.

According to her biography, she is committed to the use of stories to pave the way for understanding and reaching personal goals.

For more information, call African-American Affairs at 562.2437.

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.

Intra-Campus Envelopes Needed – If you have any extra small intra-campus envelopes you can spare, please send them to ITS, Station #15. Contact Bonnie Sink at 4352 for semantic tips on the difference between "inter-campus" and "intra-campus."

Cat Lovers Complain About Dogs? – Complaints have been received about the presence of dogs in campus buildings. No matter how cute, unless these are working dogs (e.g., seeing eye dogs, newspaper retrievers, etc.), they should not be allowed in campus buildings. Ostensibly, the little (and big) critters activate allergies. (The Monday Memo editor wants to know if someone busted him for being visited by a puppy last week.)

Volunteers Needed to Mentor Students – Volunteer faculty and staff members are needed to mentor students on academic probation and/or not meeting satisfactory progress. To volunteer, contact Dr. Gary Musgrave's office at ext. 2221.

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.

Shuttle Service to Football Games Available – The Associated Students of Eastern New Mexico University will sponsor a shuttle service to transport students, faculty, and staff from campus to Greyhound Stadium for all home football games. Shuttle vans will leave the Campus Union Building beginning at 4:30 p.m. and will continue running until the beginning of the game.

The shuttle will be an Eastern van and will run about every 20 minutes; if the van is not in front of the building when you arrive, please wait as it will return shortly. Transportation from the stadium to campus will resume directly after the game. Please take advantage of this free service. If you have any questions, please contact the ASENMU office at 562.2473.

Fall Fine Arts Arts Calendar – [read]

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.

End of Section

ENMU Foundation Homecoming Awards

(L-R) Leona and Roy Isler, Philanthropists of the Year; Bill Joy, Volunteer of the Year; and Don and Gertrude Davis, Valley Furniture the Business of the Year. (photo by Noelle Bartl)

Alumni Association Homecoming Awards

(L-R) Johnny Cope, Outstanding Alumni; Laraine Scott, Distinguished Service; Randy Harris, Honorary Lifetime Alumni; and Leone and George Reynolds, Distinguished Service. (photo by Noelle Bartl)

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"]

Bond B Information Campaign in Full Bloom

Bond B Yard Sign – This Bond B yard sign was recently spotted in someone's beautiful front yard in a subdivision in the southeast part of Portales. (photo by Roma Vivas)

Doing a G.A.'s Dirty Work – Roma Vivas, News 3 New Mexico TV personality, was assigned the backbreaking and unglamorous job of putting up Bond B yard signs on public property in Portales (and a few on the private property of absentee homeowners) in her second career as a graduate assistant in Communication Services. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Before the Yard Signs Could Be Distributed – the metal stakes had to be snipped in half. Ginger Creighton, in the only photo we could use in a family publication, and James Chacon of the Physical Plant came to the rescue (To see unpublished photos, come by Bond B Headquarters in Room 218 of the Administration Building.) (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Waving Proudly Above Highway 70 – This Bond B banner was strung across Highway 70 in Portales from Oct. 3-10 Early voting in the Nov. 7 General Election began on Oct. 10. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Businesses Have Been Kind – in promoting Bond B on their marquees. (photo by Marc Schoder)

Bond B Buttons and Table Tents – are a common sight around campus and in Clovis and Portales. If you need buttons, table tents or yard signs, contact Bond B Headquarters at ext. 2253. Most Bond B materials are being paid for by the ENMU Foundation. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Scenes from AEOP Bosses' Luncheon

'A Taste (and non-alcoholic sip) of Italy' (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Promoting Student Success
Thanks to the Generosity of Taco Box – this ENMU billboard, designed by Dave Ortega, stands in front of the local eatery. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Construction Update from Hardhat Hound

Campus Union Building
- roof is done – needs to be approved
- false wall placed outside Ballroom while windows replaced – all windows should be done by March 1
- Ground Zero open for Spring 2007
- Downstairs bathroom finished by the end of October
- Ballroom will be closed Dec. 17 through March 10
- Carpet in lobby will be done over Christmas
- Painting in lobby will be done around Christmas
- Ballroom floor will be 1/3 wood and 2/3 carpet squares
- New carpet to be laid the Zia Room and Faculty Lounge

Science Building
- Oct. 16 – all chemicals out and no one can go in the 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 2007

Quote of the Week

"If we begin with certainties, we shall end in doubts; but if we begin with doubts, and are patient in them, we shall end in certainties." – Francis Bacon

Photo Caption Contest!

Win a DQ Blizzard – The employee submitting the best caption for this photo of the Webmaster's juggling act will receive a Blizzard from Dairy Queen. Submit entries to monday.memo@enmu.edu. (photo by Marc Schoder)

Greyhound Girls

Cheer On Greyhound Boys (photo by Lavonda Franco)

Greyhound Sound Marching Band

At Eastern New Mexico State Fair in Roswell (photos by Donna Oracion)

Professional Employees Forum

22 Attendees – Twenty-two employees attended the Professional Employees Forum on Wednesday in the College of Business. Under the direction of John Prater, president of the Professional Senate, the main topics of conversation included the pros and cons of outsourcing management of the Campus Bookstore, how professional employees can help with student retention, and which dog in which building was complained about. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Comm 212 Photo Contest Winners

Tie for 1st – Joshua Wilson

Students from Dr. Margaret Kirby's Comm 212 class could either submit three photos for “back to school” or three photos that were designed to be submitted to Farm & Ranch Magazine. The magazine, published by Freedom Newspapers, is a freebie that can be picked up outside area stores. The magazine will accept photos that depict life in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas. (Editor's Note: Dr. Kirby herself and one of her students, Hattie Smith, had photos published in the October issue.)

Tie for 1st – Joshua Wilson

Tie for 1st – Hattie Smith

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.

Law School Preparation Course – A 14-hour workshop on how to not only survive but excel in your first year of law school Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. The fee is $300. Register by Nov. 1.

Landscape Design – Charles Guthals, Guthals Nursery, Clovis will help you design or renovate your landscaping needs in six weekly classes on Tuesdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 21, 6-7 p.m. Call Distance Education and Outreach for a list of materials. The fee is $35.

Microsoft Excel – Learn all the basic spreadsheet features with Ellen Gardiner Tuesday, Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $25. Please register by Oct. 12.

Beginning Stained Glass – This is an introductory five-weeks, hands-on class with Amy Armenta Saturdays, Oct. 21-Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech-112. The fee is $85 with an additional kit fee of $10, payable to the instructor. Please register by Oct. 18.

Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics – Let Becky show you how to get the most from your Outlook software Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. Each student will have the opportunity to use a generic logon and experience practical applications at their own computer station. The fee is $25. Please register by Oct. 23.

Real Estate Weekend Workshops – Join Lou Tulga, CRB, Albuquerque for two weekend continuing education workshops, Aztec Room, Campus Union. Receive a $10 discount by prepaying $285 for all five classes or pay separately for one or more registering Sept. 26 or Oct. 31, respectively. On-your-own lunch breaks are scheduled.

1) NM Real Estate Commission Mandatory Course (8 mandatory credit hours) Friday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $75.

2) Risk Reduction Issues (6 education credit hours) Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $60.

3) Contract Negotiations-A Case Study Workshop (4 education credit hours) Friday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, $50.

4) Understanding Mediations-Win Win Strategies (4 education credit hours) Friday, Nov. 3, 1-5 p.m., $50.

5) Real Estate Investments-How to Buy and Sell Residential Real Estate (6 education credit hours) Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $60.

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.

Swimming - For ages 4 and up three rotations Mon.-Thu., 4-4:50 p.m. will be offered at the Natatorium this fall by Red Cross certified instructors. Rotation 1 is Sept. 11-21; rotation 2 is Oct 2-12 and rotation 3 is Oct 23-Nov. 2. The fee is $40. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

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

Halloween Safety

Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. Many communities officially designate a "Beggars' Night" and assign specific hours for trick-or-treat activities.

Both children and adults need to think about safety on this annual day of make-believe.

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

Computing
Word series - Aligning Decimal Numbers in Tables
When working in tables, there is no documented way of aligning decimal numbers. You can, if desired, add a decimal tab stop in a cell and then press CTRL+TAB to align the number to the tab stop, but there is an even easier way. All you need to do is follow these steps:
1. Select the cell or cells whose contents you want aligned.
2. Click repeatedly on the tab stop marker at the left edge of the ruler, stopping when you see the symbol for a decimal tab.
3. Click on the ruler above the selected cells, at the location where you want the numbers aligned.
Presto! The numbers get aligned as per the tab stop. You should note, however, that this is the only tab option (decimal) which works in this manner.

Excel series - Selecting cells that only contain Text in Microsoft Excel
By selecting cells that only contain text, you can distinguish between cells containing different types of data, which allows you to delete, fill or lock cells by type.
1. Press F5, or choose Edit, Go To…;
2. In the Go To dialog box, click Special.
3. In the Go To Special dialog box, select Constants, then choose text.
4. Click OK.

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 4873 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 – Voice Mail Etiquette tip #2
Personal greetings should be professional, short and to the point.

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

There will be one more week of Partners Training for those students who, for whatever reason, did not attend one of the earlier sessions.  On Monday, October 30, an updated list of those students who did not complete the Partners Training will be sent to the president's office for termination.
 
Please ensure that all of your student employees have taken Partners Training, and ensure that those who have not yet taken Partners Training register for and attend one of the training sessions listed below.  If you have any questions, please contact Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211 or career.services@enmu.edu.
 
"Last Chance" Sessions
Monday, October 23:  10am to 12 noon or 2pm to 4pm
Tuesday, October 24:  9am to 11am or 3pm to 5pm
Wednesday, October 25:  9am to 11 am or 1pm to 3pm or 5pm to 7pm Thursday, October 26:  2pm to 4pm or 5:30pm to 7:30pm or 7pm to 9pm Friday, October 27:  10am to 12 noon or 2pm to 4pm
 

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

Candidates are being sought to run for the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Community College Board. An election will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2007 to elect the five-member board. College Board members should be 21 years of age or older, qualified electors, and residents of the Community College District, which is Chaves County. Candidates will file for and be elected to a particular position number, 1-5. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each position number will be elected. Declarations of candidacy are to be filed with the Chaves County Clerk, at One Saint Mary’s Place in Roswell on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Declarations of intent to be a write-in candidate are to be filed with the Chaves County Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. An information session for those interested in being a candidate for the Community College Board will be held during the next board meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. in room 115 of the Occupational Technology Center on the ENMU-Roswell campus.

“We are grateful for the outstanding service and dedication of our previous boards, who were elected primarily to serve on their local school boards, and we are looking forward to having our very own board and working with them to expand educational opportunities for Chaves County,” said Dr. Judy Armstrong, Provost.

ENMU-Roswell is governed by both the ENMU Board of Regents and the Community College Board. The Community College Board has total authority over taxing and bonding and other fiscal issues relating to the campus, and also serves as an advisory board to the ENMU Board of Regents. The Board of Regents has the authority over curriculum and administrative issues. This governance arrangement is accomplished through an operating agreement that is reviewed, revised if necessary, and approved every two years.

Until about one year ago, the Community College Board was a 20-member board comprised of each of the five school board members in Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, and Lake Arthur. This governance structure became cumbersome, as it was difficult to obtain a quorum to conduct official business. At the board’s meeting on September 8, 2005, members unanimously voted to take the Local Option provided under the Community College Act and “cease to operate as the branch community college board and provide for an elected community college board.” Following the requirements of this option, the board has elected a five member Interim Community College Board with one person from each school board in the county and a fifth member elected at large from the board membership. Currently, the Community College Board members are Milburn Dolen, Chairperson, Roswell; Orlando Chavez, Secretary, Dexter; John Jackson, Lake Arthur; Jose Chaves, Hagerman; and Albertina Silva, Roswell.

The election on February 6, 2007 will establish a permanent Community College Board. At the first meeting after the election, the five members will draw lots for the following terms: two for terms of two years and three for terms of four years. Thereafter, board members will be elected for terms of four years from March 1 succeeding their election. Following the election, the board will also select from its members a chairman and a secretary who will serve in those offices until the next regular Community College Board election. For more information, contact Armstrong at 624-7111 or Donna Oracion, College Development director at 624-7403.

Read the October 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.

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

Available for Adoption
For adoption information, 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 Hoss A. I am: 15 years old I am in: 9th Grade My favorite things to do: Cooking, camping, hunting and outdoor stuff. My favorite foods: Red chili pork, hamburgers, barbeque ribs. Hoss is a 14- year old Hispanic male. He has an outgoing personality and has a good sense of humor. Hoss is currently in Treatment Foster Care and is doing well. He has two older siblings with whom he wishes to stay in contact with. He also has a good relationship with his biological mother and also wants to maintain contact. Hoss is good with children and he makes friends easily. Hoss enjoys cooking, camping, being outside and hunting. He likes to eat chili (with pork), hamburgers, barbeque ribs and ice cream. Hoss is helpful around the house. He will do his chores, without complaining. Hoss’ goal in life is to be a chef. He would benefit from a home which will provide structure. Hoss would also benefit from a family that would give him encouragement in his schooling, as math is his most difficult subject. Hoss does not particularly enjoy school.

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.

Back to Top