Chris Beaty Saxophone Recital, 7 p.m., Oct. 3, Buchanan Hall

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ENMU Professor Travels to Poorest Country in Europe
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

"There were row after row of gray-colored apartment buildings that the majority of people lived in.” – Dr. Caryl Johnson

(L-R) Dr. Caryl Johnson, associate professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, with a street vendor in Moldova who hand-makes dolls. Dr. Johnson purchased several.

Recently, Dr. Caryl Johnson, associate professor of Family and Consumer Sciences at Eastern New Mexico University, returned from the poorest country in Europe – Moldova. She presented nutritional information at a two-day workshop titled “Improving Nutritional Health with School Gardens.”

The project was sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and the International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE). Teachers, school administrators, school nurses and cafeteria managers from Moldova attended the workshop. “I was selected to participate by the grant director, Dr. Joanne Pearson, the director of professional development and programs for the IFHE in the United States,” Dr. Johnson said.

Many children in Moldova often live in year-round boarding schools because either their parents cannot afford to keep them or they have special needs. Because the schools are very poor they have difficulty feeding the children. The hope is that the schools can develop gardens and teach children to develop their own gardens. “On the first day of the workshop I presented information about nutrition. The focus being on the nutrients that would be found in fruit and vegetable gardens. The second day I presented lesson plans that teachers could do with students as related to the school garden,” Dr. Johnson said. The schools will grow things like tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, beans, squash, fruit trees, grapes and strawberries. The hope is that the gardens will be started by next April. “The educators from schools around Moldova had to attend these workshops in order to be considered as schools that will be selected to participate in this grant. The grant will help the schools to buy seeds, plants and equipment for their newly-established school gardens," Dr. Johnson said.

In Moldova the main languages are Russian and Romanian. Because there were presenters from the U.S., the Netherlands and Moldova, translators were provided for the workshop. Dr. Johnson was surprised by the Moldovan culture. Moldova has only had its independence since 1991, and is one of the few communist countries left.

ENMU Prof Joins Presenters from Around the World – Dr. Caryl Johnson, second from right, recently traveled to Moldova to present information on nutrition.

“I think anytime I travel I learn a lot about the culture. I was pleasantly shocked that there were very modern buildings in the capital, Chisinau. But there were also row after row of gray-colored apartment buildings that the majority of people lived in,” Dr. Johnson said.

According to Dr. Johnson, anyone who is interested in helping with projects like this one should become a member of an international organization.

“I would encourage Family and Consumer Science professionals and students to join the International Federation of Home Economics because they sponsor projects like this all over the world,” Dr. Johnson said.

For more information, contact Dr. Johnson at 505.562.2516.

Questions and Answers with Dr. Anthony Schroeder
	Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A. I am a Professor of Communication, teaching communication courses and directing the debate and forensics team. I have taught at ENMU since the 1975-76 academic year. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. I taught at Eastern Michigan University and coached forensics; prior to that I taught and coached at Albion College (MI), Rio Grande College (OH) and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. At Eastern Michigan my teams won first place at two national championships and a second place. While at Rio Grande College I also built and directed the campus radio station (WRIO).
Dr. Anthony Schroeder (photo by Marc Schoder)

Q. Where did you get your degrees from?

A. AA in Education from Trinidad State Junior College, BA in Speech and Theatre from Adams State College, MA in Rhetoric and Communication Science from the University of Arizona, and Ph.D. in Communicative Behavior (cognate area psychology) from the University of Michigan.

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

A. I enjoy teaching; I like the interaction with students and my colleagues in building the academic community. It is exciting to work with students in the research and discovery process and exciting to see the students develop their skills in communication and forensics and to win in competition. I take a lot of pride in seeing our students' accomplishments, winning contests, presenting papers at conferences and earning advanced degrees.

Q. You have been involved with the debate and speech forensics program for years. How has Eastern fared over the years in competition against other schools, and what do you think students gain from being involved with the program?

A. Eastern's Debate and Forensics program has won five national championships in debate and has had numerous students achieve success in individual events. In response to what do students gain from participation, I would say logic, reasoning, organizational and presentation skills. The majority of corporation executives, judges, attorneys, and state and federal congressional representatives participated in forensics.

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

A. I am an active member of the Knights of Columbus and have held office in the local council and assembly and I have served as District Deputy on the state level. I have also been active in AYSO soccer and other youth activities. I have worked with the Boy Scouts of America. As for hobbies or games, I enjoy working with ponds and have a variety of pets that I care for from dogs and turtles to fish and birds.

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

A. Eastern is a nice size for an institution. I like the smaller communities and places where you can get to know the community. I know the majority of the faculty and am familiar with the local businessmen. Portales is an excellent community for raising children, and for them to be involved in school and community activities. I feel that ENMU provides a quality educational experience for the students it serves.

Change? I would like to see the University grow to 8,000-plus students and for programs to provide more courses and intercollegiate activities.

Q. Where are you from and what was your life like growing up, including high school activities?

A. I am from Trinidad, Colorado, which is a small community in the southern part of Colorado in the mountains. I enjoy hiking, mountain climbing, camping and participated in tennis, track, competitive swimming and basketball. I was also active in the drama program in both high school and college as well as competitive speech and debate. I was very successful on the secondary level, winning many interpretative reading and debate contests. I was also successful on the college level and did place in national finals in interpretation of poetry.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. My wife, Patricia and I have been married for 25 years. We have many hobbies including antiques, gardening, grilling and traveling. She has taught at ENMU for approximately 20 years and is currently the senior attorney for CYFD. My oldest son, Jim, is 39 and a graphic artist in Chicago, IL. He has three sons (Sebastian, Anakin and Germy); My second son, Jose, is 32 this month and is an attorney in Albuquerque. My daughter, Heather, is 30 and working with the Forestry Department and her master's degree is in forensic anthropology.

Q. What kind of music do you like?

A. My favorite group is Pink Floyd, but I enjoy all music. I listen to classic rock and jazz the most.

Q. What kind of restaurants are your favorites?

A. I enjoy most restaurants; my food preferences vary greatly, meaning I eat anything/everything. I love Mexican food, steak, sushi, etc. I also enjoy cooking on the grill.

Q. What are your favorite sports or teams?

A. I enjoy watching soccer and basketball. In the past, I was very involved in youth soccer as a coach and ref. After I injured my ankle I was not able to participate.

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot?

A. Cool, tall pines with a nice lake and running water into the lake

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

A. I will need to think of that when I grow up.

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

A. Treat everyone as an equal, do everything in moderation, and give more than you receive.

Faculty Saxophone Recital Set for Tuesday

Chris Beaty, assistant professor of music, will present a faculty saxophone recital at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Buchanan hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University. Mr. Beaty will be assisted by: Kayla Paulk, piano; Eileen MacNaughton, violin; Susan West, violin; Melinda Koster, viola; and Russell Steadman, cello. The recital will feature an all-women composer program, including works by: Libby Larsen, HyeKyung Lee, Teresa LeVelle and a world premiere for saxophone and string quartet by Charis Duke Admission is free and open to the public For more information, call Mr. Beaty at 505.562.2471.

California Girl Likes Friendliness of Eastern and Portales
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

"Anyone from a big city can appreciate what a great school this is.” – Jennifer Telles

“It’s the question everybody asks,” said freshman Jennifer Telles. The question is why she came to Eastern New Mexico University instead of staying in Spring Valley in San Diego County in California to go to school. However, to Jennifer, the answer is simple: “I love it here.”

California Girl – Freshman Jennifer Telles has learned to multi-task as a work-study at the University Switchboard. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Jennifer has family in Albuquerque, Edgewood, and Moriarty, and has visited her New Mexico relatives frequently. Although she had no interest in attending the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University, a friend of hers suggested she look at ENMU.

“I looked up Eastern and fell in love with it. This is the only school I applied to,” said Jennifer.

The California surfer, who has yet to master hanging ten on local sand dunes, has settled into life on campus and made many friends. She joined the woman’s fraternity Chi Omega.

	Jennifer plans on showing her landlubber Chi Omega friends, Becky Swartwalter and Emily Logsdon, how to catch some waves at Oasis State Park. (courtesy photos)
Jennifer, shown before her high school graduation, admits that she was attracted to Eastern by its colors.

Life in Portales is different from her West Coast roots. Jennifer thinks that people are “definitely friendlier here than they are back home.” She especially likes the fact that almost everyone seems to know everyone by his or her first names.

“You can walk around campus and people you don’t even know wave and smile at you. Anyone from a big city can appreciate what a great school this is,” said Jennifer.

ENMU Graduates and Staff Involved with Adoption by Marc Schoder Communication Services

My Name is Arnaldo V. I am: 12 years old I am in: 4th grade My favorite things to do: Basketball, swimming, riding bikes, cooking Spanish food My favorite foods: : Pepperoni pizza with mushrooms and chocolate ice cream Arnaldo, who likes to be called Arnold is a personable child who is curious about life and wants to learn. He likes basketball, soccer, swimming, cooking and art. He is outgoing and likes to ride his bike. Arnold looks up to older children, but also needs some guidance regarding boundaries and what is or isn’t appropriate. Arnold is currently in Treatment Foster Care and receives Special Education services and speech therapy. He has significant issues regarding the losses in his life and sometimes challenges male authority, but responds well to redirection. He is working on adoption issues and on his traumatic past in individual therapy. Arnold would do well in a two-parent family with a strong male role model who can offer choices as a form of discipline. He would also like to be adopted by a family that will allow him to maintain contact with his maternal aunt. Contact: Renee V. Fitts, Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter, N.M. Children, Youth and Families Department, 505.624.6071, renee.fitts@state.nm.us

Finding families for children from ages 8-13 in New Mexico has become more difficult, according to Patty Saylor, district supervisor of the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department. Saylor’s district, which covers Roosevelt, Curry, DeBaca, Quay and Harding counties has a need both foster and adoptive families that will take children who take children who are either biracial or of African-American decent. “Many do not want to take the chance on children in that age group,” said Saylor. The Eastern New Mexico University graduate said that there is financial support available for families who wish to adopt. “There is tons of support that we have which includes monthly stipends, vouchers for travel and training,” said Saylor. She said that the children also are covered with a Medicaid card to cover medical expenses. Saylor added that the children and parents each have their own social worker, all covered by federal and state funds. Finding families for children from ages 8-13 in New Mexico has become more difficult, according to Patty Saylor, district supervisor of the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department. Saylor’s district, which covers Roosevelt, Curry, DeBaca, Quay and Harding counties has a need both foster and adoptive families that will take children who take children who are either biracial or of African-American decent. “Many do not want to take the chance on children in that age group,” said Saylor. The Eastern New Mexico University graduate said that there is financial support available for families who wish to adopt. “There is tons of support that we have which includes monthly stipends, vouchers for travel and training,” said Saylor. She said that the children also are covered with a Medicaid card to cover medical expenses. Saylor added that the children and parents each have their own social worker, all covered by federal and state funds. She explained that in order to become an adoptive parent, individuals have to go through 27 hours of training. Saylor said that the process of adoption can take anywhere from 90 days to six months. “Individuals will have to go through an intrusive home-study process, which involves interviews and criminal background checks on the local, federal and state levels,” she said. “We will tend to overlook minor offenses, because we are seeking people who want to help the children.” In her position as district supervisor, Saylor said that on average she is looking to place five children a month in homes. “On occasions, we do get sibling groups that may have six children that we make every effort not to split up,” said Saylor. [continued]

ENMU Hosting Free Concert in Honor of Daniel Pearl
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

In honor of Daniel “Danny” Pearl, Eastern New Mexico University will host a free concert on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building. The concert is part of the “Harmony for Humanity” series conducted every year to pay tribute to Daniel Pearl and promote tolerance throughout the world. Pearl was the Wall Street Journal reporter who was kidnapped and murdered by terrorists in 2002 in Pakistan. He was not only a journalist, but also a lover of music; as a classically trained violinist, a fiddler and a mandolin player, Pearl used music to connect with people wherever he went. Since his death, every year around Oct.10, his birthday, musicians around the world reach out in friendship to join in “Harmony for Humanity.”

The concert will consist of many presentations, including poetry from several cultures, choral music, a wind quintet and other performances.

“Eastern’s concert will be an interdisciplinary presentation. The format will be very accessible to all members of the community. It is very interactive and diverse,” said Dr. Tamara Raatz, associate professor of music.

Joining ENMU students and faculty will be members of the community. The First United Methodist Church Handbell and Children’s Handbell Choirs will perform and John Rollinson from Saint James’ Church in Clovis will speak regarding peace.

Since 2002, there have been approximately 3,000 performances across 60 different countries in honor of Pearl every year. These world concerts use music and the arts as a unifying force to encourage journalism, music, and dialogue to diminish hate in the world, according to the “Harmony for Humanity” Web site.

Dr. Raatz is responsible for coordinating the concert and will perform a work titled I Never Saw Another Butterfly – Six songs based on texts by children of the Holocaust (Terezin Concentration Camp 1942-1944) for soprano and clarinet by Lori Laitman, with Dr. Jean Ornellas, professor of music.

“I had several friends in New York City that were involved in Daniel Pearl events in 2004 and 2005. They suggested a concert would be a good way to let students know about Daniel Pearl and the mission of the Daniel Pearl Foundation. The Foundation brings Muslim jounalists on fellowships to work at U.S. newspapers; it trains hundreds of high school students in the art of balanced and objective international reporting; it brings together hundreds of musical concerts worldwide to promote inter-cultural respect, and it sponsors public dialogues between Jews and Muslims to explore common grounds and air grievances, Dr. Raatz said.

Pearl dedicated his life to global awareness, and he is remembered for his commitment to the promotion of cross-cultural understanding using his three major vocations: journalism, music and dialogue. Danny speaks to all of us; he is a symbol that reminds people all over the world of their common humanity. After his death, his parents set up the Daniel Pearl Foundation and launched Daniel Pearl Music Days to help people remember his message, according to the Daniel Pearl Foundation Web site.

“Our event will be on what would have been his 42nd birthday,” Dr. Raatz said.

For more information, contact Dr. Raatz at 562.2374

Former Death Row Inmate Speaks at Easten Story and photo by Erin Griffith Communication Services

Juan Roberto Melendez told the story of his life to an audience in the Becky Sharp Auditorium on Wednesday, Sep. 27, in the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University. His speech was sponsored by ENMU’s AHORA organization. While Melendez is not a household name, his story is one that he believes people should hear. Melendez was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but raised in Puerto Rico. When he was 18 he decided to leave the island and become a migrant worker in the United States. He worked in Florida, but in 1984 left Florida early because of a frost and went to Pennsylvania. It was there that he was arrested, and sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.

“It was a beautiful Monday when the FBI agents came. They said we have a warrant for your arrest. They slapped handcuffs on me and read me some rights,” Melendez said.

A police informant claimed that Melendez had committed and confessed to a crime while he was in Florida. Within one week the court found him guilty and sentenced him to death by the electric chair.

While in prison his fellow death row mates taught Melendez to read, write and speak English, something he did not previously know how to do. In prison Melendez had many friends commit suicide, and once considered it himself.

Melendez said of his friends, “Live by a man for ten years, he became more than family to me. Then they snatch him out of there…2010 volts through his body, I can hear the sound of the electricity, and I can see the lights go on and off…they were all innocent, and all I could say was, ‘I’ll see you later.’”

On Melendez’s last appeal, he struck good fortune. His original defending lawyer had become the judge in his district, so Melendez received a new defense lawyer in a new district. It was then that they found a taped confession by the real murderer, evidence they had before his first trial.

After spending 17 years, eight months and one day in prison for a crime he did not commit, Melendez was released because of prosecution misconduct.

“The death penalty is a law made and carried out by human beings, and we human beings make mistakes…we always risk executing an innocent man. I am number 99 out of 123 people let out because they were innocent. But over 1,000 have been executed already. Let’s kill the death penalty.” Melendez said.

Coming up in 2007, there will be legislation to abolish the death penalty in New Mexico. According to a representative from the New Mexico Coalition to Repeal the Death Penalty, people need to contact their local Senators and let them know their opinions.

For more information, call 505.986.9536, or go to www.nmrepeal.org.

ENMU Choir Traveling to China in 2007
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

The Eastern New Mexico University Choir has been selected to represent New Mexico in a major 2007 international music festival in the People's Republic of China. Dr. Jason Paulk, assistant professor of music, says that he was informed of this selection "based upon recommendations of state music officials, past achievements and current superior ensembles."

Dr. Paulk says that Eastern will have around 25 students who will comprise the China Tour Choir. Also, Dr. John Olsen, Dr. Jeanie Ornellas, Mrs. Kayla Paulk and he will travel with them.

The ENMU Choir will perform as part of the Beijing International Choral Festival from July 9 -15, 2007, with performances in major concert halls in Beijing and Tianjin. This festival is under the auspices of the American Celebration of Music in China, a festival recognized by the governments of Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Festival Directors include Dr. André Thomas and Dr. Kevin Fenton of the Florida State University School of Music.

"The Beijing International Choral Festival will be a major musical event for Chinese choirs next summer. It is being held in tandem with the first annual All-China Choral Directors Association, so numerous 'local' choirs will perform," says Dr. Paulk. "I have been asked to consider delivering a workshop in vocal warm-ups and techniques for the Chinese choral directors."

A couple of Chinese conservatories will join the ENMU Choir, according to Dr. Paulk. Florida State University, the Tallahassee Community Choir, and the West Coast Girls Choir have also been invited to perform.

"I am very excited about this opportunity for our students. As a teacher, I understand the importance of learning about various subjects. Just as important as learning about subjects through books, lectures, etc., though, is the life-changing learning that takes place when a student experiences cultures, music, and historical subjects authentically," says Dr. Paulk.

"To experience the historical sights and sounds of China will be worth one thousand lectures. Most of these students would never have dreamed that they would be traveling to China next summer. Likewise, they will never view the world from the same perspective: they will begin to see that their own potential is limitless, as is their opportunity in life."

ENMU students will have to raise funds to make the trip. Dr. Paulk says that while it is a prestigious invitation, it does not come with expense money. The students are now in the process of fund-raising, since they are responsible for their own trip.

"We have been promised around $5,000 from various sources on campus, but my goal is to raise $30,000 to help offset the $3,000 per student price tag," says Dr. Paulk. "If we can raise $30,000, each student will only have to pay $2,000 for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm not sure that you can put a price tag on singing in the two most prestigious concert halls in China – Tianjin Grand Theatre and Beijing Concert Hall – experiencing the Great Wall of China, Tienanmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and touring, by rickshaw, the Hutongs of Beijing."

The festival is being held in conjunction with a gathering of choral directors from all parts of China. Bilingual choral workshops will be an integral part of the event.

Both the Beijing International Choral Festival and the American Celebration of Music in China are organized by Music Celebrations International of Tempe, Ariz.

Dr. Paulk says that anyone interested in supporting the students can contact him at 562.2798 or e-mail jason.paulk@enmu.edu. Donations are being accepted through the ENMU Foundation: ENMU Station 8, Portales, NM 88130. Contributors should indicate on their check that they want to support the ENMU Choir Tour to China.

New Announcements and Impending Deadlines

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Patricia "Trish" Maguire is now the director of Distance Learning and Outreach instead of interim director.

Dr. Robert Long (Physical Sciences) presented two papers at the National American Chemical Society meeting in San Francisco, CA Sep 11-12, 2006. (see http://academic.enmu.edu/longro/www/research.htm#pubs )

Paper # 318 Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry (poster) "Biosensors based on biotin-linked viologen SAM's on gold in AAO pores"

Paper # 432 Division of Organic Chemistry (oral)
"Novel aminomethanesulfonate buffer compounds developed for biological buffering in the acidic range"

Groundbreaking for San Juan Village

Future Diving Board? – Eastern broke ground Friday morning on a new student apartment complex called San Juan Village, as voted on by students. The 270-student complex, which will be built by Collegiate Development Services of Irving, Texas, will include a clubhouse and swimming pool. The groundbreaking was held behind Chaves Hall on West 15th Lane on the ENMU campus. Speakers included Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president; Dr. Jay Gurley, president of the Board of Regents; and Stephen Frost, Student Government president. Pictured are regents Diego Espinoza, Pauline Ponce and Jay Gurley, ENMU president and Study Body president Steven Gamble and Stephen Frost, and regents Alva Carter and Marshall Stinnett. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

A loyal crowd gathered to hear Student Government president Stephen Frost reveal that students had voted to name the apartment complex San Juan Village. Dormitories are named after New Mexico counties.

Big Check

KENW-TV Receives $10,000 Donation – David Stone (center), president of the Portales, Clovis and Roswell National Banks, recently presented a $10,000 check to Eastern New Mexico University to purchase digital production equipment for KENW-TV to use in the new Communication Center. He is surrounded by ENMU faculty, staff and students. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Free Food Decorating Class on Wednesday – Have you ever wondered how to make a tomato rose or a carrot flower? Now is your chance to learn. Sign up now for a hands-on food decorating class with famed Sodexho chef Tony Allen. The class will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 p.m. in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union. There is no charge, but sign up early because there is limited space. There is a sign-up sheet at the front desk of the Campus Crossroads Dining Hall.

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.

ENMU Peanuts Being Sold in Vending Machines and Offices Around Campus
	If you like peanuts, otherwise known in the area as goobers, you will be excited to know that the ENMU "Peanut Project" peanuts (4 oz. salted-roasted) are now available in vending machines and offices around campus for $1a bag. Profits go toward scholarships. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Defensive Driving Offered in October – In order to drive a University or an Enterprise vehicle for the University you must have the 6-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate. The 6-hour Defensive Driving Course is offered: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 5-6, from 2-5 p.m. This course will be held in the College of Business, Room 138.

If you have taken the 6-hour Defensive Driving Course, you must renew your certificate every four years. The 4- hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 2-6 p.m. This course will also be held in the College of Business Room 138.

You must register for the class by calling the Safety Office at #2796. The classes are limited to 30 people.

United Way Campaign Begins – This week begins our annual ENMU United Way campaign. ENMU is a very visible member of our community, and people look to us to support the non-profit agencies and organizations that work hard all year to help those in need. When the envelope from our United Way comes in the mail to you, please take a moment and consider a contribution. Payroll deduction is painless and easy. Other payment options are also available. You can make your gift to the United Way in Clovis or Portales. You may also designate a charitable agency of your own choosing. Whatever the group and whatever the amount, please consider joining this campaign to support our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our campus United Way coordinators, Elwyn Hulett at 562.2266 or Patrice Caldwell at 562.2315.

Hispanic Affairs Continues Hispanic Heritage Month – During the week of Oct. 2-6, Hispanic Affairs will host four events for Hispanic Heritage Month. The public is invited free of charge. On Monday, Oct. 2, there will be posters of Hispanic countries in the Campus Union Lobby. On Wednesday, in Ground Zero from 7-9 p.m., there will be dance lessons for four Spanish dances. Each dance will have a different teacher. The dances are Salsa, Meringue, Nortiña and Duransenese. On Thursday in the Campus Union Lobby, there will be tables presenting information about different Hispanic organizations. A series of movies about important Hispanics in history will be shown from 8-5 p.m. on Friday in Ground Zero.

For more information, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Stories of Curanderas on October 10 – The "Stories of Curanderas" (folk healing), by Dr. Eliseo "Ceo" Torres, will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the CUB Faculty Lounge. Sponsored by Hispanic Affairs, it is free and open to the public.

Anthropology Colloquium on Friday Open to All – "Faunal Analysis of the Tommy Site: Subsistance and Ritual at a Residential Puebloan Community." Erin A. Enright, 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct 6, in Room 123 of Lea Hall.

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.

Carve Your Name in Stone at New Broadcast Center – Everyone is invited to carve their name in stone at the new Broadcast Center by purchasing one or more commemorative bricks. The cost is $200 per brick, and is tax deductible. Purchasers can have up to three lines of inscription, with up to 14 characters per line.

The bricks will be ordered after Homecoming and will be placed on the wall in front of the Broadcast Center as part of the Walkway of Honor. Some people have chosen to buy bricks to honor the memory of a friend or loved one.

For more information, call Sheryl Borden at 562.2112.

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.

Alumni Affairs Presents 2006 Alumni Awards During Homecoming
	Outstanding Alumni Award Jana Stanfield
Outstanding Alumni Award Johnny Cope		Distinguished Service Award Laraine Scott

	Honorary Lifetime Alumni Award Randy Harris
Distinguished Service Award George and Leone Reynolds

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.

HUMAN RIGHTS FILM SERIES presents: HEARTS AND MINDS 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, in the CUB Sandia Room Film followed by discussion. According to Doug Morris, "A courageous, highly relevant, emotionally powerful, and stunning film, Peter Davis’ landmark documentary Hearts and Minds unflinchingly confronts the bloody United States’ involvement in and aggression against Vietnam. The parallels with the current U.S. attack on and occupation of Iraq are startling. Using a wealth of domestic and international sources—from interviews to newsreels to documentary footage of the US aggression—Davis constructs a powerfully affecting, riveting and insightful portrait of the destructive effects and deadly consequences of mass bombing attacks, chemical weapons use, cluster bombs, agent orange, defoliation and ground war. Hearts and Minds is an overwhelming emotional and educational experience and the controversial winner of an Academy Award™ for Best Documentary." Next film: “Rebels with a Cause: Students for a Democratic Society” Monday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., CUB Sandia Room For more information, call 562.2207, or e-mail: dmorrisscott@yahoo.com

African-American Affairs Presenting Motivational Speaker on October 5 – On Thursday, Oct. 5, African American Affairs will present motivational speaker Jonathan Sprinkles in the Campus Union Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Open to the public, admission is $5 and a catered meal is included. RSVP by Thursday, Sept. 28.

Sprinkles was selected by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities as the 2006 College Speaker of the Year. He uses comedy to connect with his audience.

Sprinkles will speak on the topic of leadership, and how to become a better leader. His belief is that Leadership = Integrity + Vision + Excellence.

For more information, contact the office of African American Affairs at 562.2768. – by Erin Griffith

African American Affairs Hosting Hip-Hop Comedy Routine – On Wednesday, Oct. 11, African American Affairs will present Alfred and Seymour's hip-hop comedy routine in the Campus Union Ballroom at 7 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Cousins Alfred and Seymour have been traveling together for over a decade. In 2004 and 2005, the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities voted the show “Comedy Act of the Year.” The duo has preformed in China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. They have also been on the “Tonight Show,” MTV and Nickelodeon, as well as Sprite, Pepsi and American Express commercials.

For more information, contact the Office of African American Affairs at 562.2437. – by Erin Griffith

Bookstore and African-American Affairs Cooperating in Food Drive – The Campus Bookstore is assisting African American Affairs in their canned food drive. Customers bringing 14-oz or larger canned food items to the Bookstore will be rewarded with an extra 10 percent discount off garments, gift items, and school/office supplies. Sorry, no discounts on textbooks, computer software, or convenience items. This offer ends Nov. 15.

Former Death Row Inmate to Speak on Wednesday – Juan Melendez, an innocent man who spent 18 years on death row for a murder he did not commit, was exonerated and released in 2001. Hear his story of what went wrong and how he survived from 3-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. ENMU's AHORA is sponsoring the event which is free and open to the public.

Suggested Names for New Student Housing – Chaves Nuevo and San Juan Village for the new student housing apartments are the two suggested names being submitted to the student body for voting during the Homecoming elections. Groundbreaking is expected to be on Oct. 2.

Open Forum for Professional Employees – The Professional Senate has set Oct. 11 as the date for the next open forum for professional employees. It will be in the College of Business, Room 113, from 3-4:30 p.m.

Presbyterian Campus Ministry House Schedules Brown-Bag Lunch – The Presbyterian Campus Ministry House has scheduled a brown-bag lunch, an informal time for faculty and staff to visit, on Tues. Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vegetables, snacks and drinks will be provided. About 15 faculty and staff attended the last lunch during the deliberately staggered hours. The campus house is located at 1118 West University. Come and enjoy visiting with your colleagues.

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [details]

Student Government Hosting Golf Tournament on October 7 – On Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Clovis Municipal Golf Course, Eastern New Mexico University's Associated Students Government will host a benefit golf tournament for ENMU Foundation scholarships. Shotgun starts will occur at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All entry forms and fees must be received by Thursday, Oct. 5.

The tournament will consist of 4-man scramble/best ball and no handicap. Contact the team captain for tee time. Players will also have the option of entering the “closest to the pin” and “longest drive” competitions.
Lunch and beverages will be provided, and trophies will be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams.

For more information, contact the ASENMU office at 562.2473, or e-mail student.government@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, 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 e-mailed 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.

Early Alert 2 – Thanks to all who have sent names of students to the Advising Center for follow-up. If you still have some students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other transition problems, please note that there are now two ways to access an early alert form.

* www.enmu.edu/studentlife/support/advising/earlyalert/
* Follow these links from the ENMU home page:
§ Faculty and Staff
§ Forms
§ Early Alert

Forms can be completed online, and will come directly to me, Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, in the Advising Center. It is best to use the online form. If you choose to complete the PDF version of the form, please remember to either print the template and enter information by hand or complete the template online (it will not be saved, however) and print immediately. Either way, once the Advising Center receives the alert, the student will be contacted or referred to appropriate areas for intervention.

We greatly appreciate your help in identifying these students who may need some additional assistance.

Suzanne Balch-Lindsay
Advising Center
Interim Director, Retention Activities

Season Tickets Available for Theatre – [details]

ENMU Advertising During Televised High School Football Games – Eastern is running a 30-second commerical during televised football games involving Amarillo, Clovis and Amarillo high schools. The games are airing on Amarillo's KCPN, KCIT and KAMR stations.

AEOP Bosses' Luncheon Set for October 10 – AEOP invites you to join them for "A Little Taste of Italy" for the annual Bosses' Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Remember, the luncheon is geared to celebrate Bosses' Day; however, anyone is welcome. More specific details will follow in future issue of the Monday Memo. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help decorate, contact Bonnie Sink at 4450. [details]

Tentative Fall Arts Calendar – [read]

Debaters Finish Third – Eastern's debaters started the season with a third-place finish behind the University of Oklahoma and Kansas State University. Carolyn Dingman and Erin Griffith won four of six preliminary rounds in the Missouri State University debate tournament. They lost in quarterfinals to the University of Oklahoma on a 2-1 decision.

Ms. Dingman and Ms. Griffith are freshmen and completed in the novice division. Ms. Dingman received the 3rd place speaker award and Ms. Griffith received the 6th speaker award.

The program is under the direction of Dr. Anthony B. Schroeder, who is assisted by Dr. Paul Leader, a graduate student in the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences.

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Scenes from Communication Center Dedication

(photos by Marc Schoder, Roma Vivas, Wendel Sloan)

Scenes from 'Peanut Project' Press Conference

(photos by Marc Schoder, Roma Vivas, Wendel Sloan)

Scenes from 'Bigtop' Homecoming Parade

(photos by Wendel Sloan)

In the News

ENMU Going Nuts About Fund-Raising – [the rest of the story]

ENMU Celebrates Broadcast Center – [the rest of the story]

ENMU Inducts Eight into Hall of Honors – [the rest of the story]

NEA President Recalled as 'Extraordinary Teacher' – [the rest of the story]

Dennis Cordova, 75, who frequently officiated ENMU basketball games, has passed away.
[the rest of the story]

On Jan. 1, Glenn E. Moyer, an ENMU graduate who is currently president of the holding company and president and CEO of National Penn Bank, will have the added roles of CEO of the company and chairman of the bank.
[the rest of the story]

Nimble-Fingered Guitarist

A Rose By Any Other Name – Flamenco guitarist AnnaMaria is shown with Hispanic Affairs staff (L-R): Blanca Rojo, Beatriz Villa, Myraima Baeza and Sergio Nieto after her recent performance. (photo by Diana Cordova)

General Comments and Compliments

Thanks to all of you, we put together a groundbreaking ceremony in less than 48 hours! It couldn't have happened without the efforts of a group as great as this one. Your help with this event is greatly appreciated. –
Stephanie McClary

Quote of the Week

""The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments." – William H. Borah

Scenes from Latino Leadership Summit

(photos by Wendel Sloan and Betsy Chavez)

LaNeva Madden's Look at Campus Flowers

Monday Memo Editor Supports Bond B

And Basketball

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.

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 Thursdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 6-7 p.m., COB-137. Call Distance Education and Outreach for a list of materials. The fee is $35. Please register by Oct. 9.

Genealogy-Basics and Beyond – Join Joyce Gore Locke and investigate your roots Saturday, Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m., COB-138. The fee is $20. Please register by Oct. 11.

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.

Microsoft Word – Try this hands-on computer class with Ellen Gardiner and learn the basics of document creation Thursday, Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $25. Please register by Oct. 2.

How to Make Your Money Work for You – Glen O’Rear will help you gain a more confident attitude in financial decision making in this four-week class, Thursdays, Oct. 5-26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Edward Jones office, 4-3 West Fourth, Portales. The fee is $20 with an $8 textbook fee, payable to the instructor. Please register by Oct. 2.

The Paper Art of Iris Folding – Iris folding is coordinated strips of folded paper taped under a cut-out pattern creating a spiraling design that resembles the iris of an eye or camera. Anyone 12 years through adult can bring your scissors and try it in greeting cards and scrapbook pages with Joyce Gore Locke Saturday, Oct. 7, 2-4 p.m., COB-138. The fee is $12 with a $5 supply fee, payable to the instructor. Stop in at Distance Education and Outreach and be amazed at how intricate this simple folding technique appears in a sample created by Joyce.

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. 10 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
Outlook series – Calendar tips - Automatically add holidays to your Calendar
1. On the Tools menu, click Options,
2. Click Calendar Options,
3. Then click Add Holidays.

PowerPoint series – Cut PowerPoint Graphics Down to Size
Add a few images—a photo here, an illustration there—and the size of your PowerPoint presentation can become huge. You could compress images manually, but there's a simpler way: PowerPoint can do it for you.
1. On the Picture toolbar, click the Compress Pictures button. If you do not see the Picture toolbar, point to Toolbars on the View menu, and then click Picture.
2. To compress all pictures in the presentation, click All pictures in document.
3. Under Change resolution, select how you intend to use your presentation by clicking either Web/Screen or Print.
4. To further reduce file size, select the Delete cropped areas of pictures check box.
5. 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 4864 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
Voice mail should never take the place of answering the phone while you are at your desk.

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)

ENMU-Roswell News

In observance of the first day of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair on Monday, Oct. 2, classes will not be held at ENMU-Roswell. The campus will also be closed until p.m. on Oct. 2 to allow staff to attend the parade. Regular campus hours and all classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

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.

Kids Can Celebrate Birthdays with Greyhounds, Cheerleaders and Mascots – During the 2006 fall season, kids can celebrate their birthday at Greyhound football games. The package includes getting autographs from Greyhound football players, taking pictures with the Ralph and Roxie mascots and cheerleaders, having their name announced and flashed across the scoreboard during the game, and being treated to soft drinks and popcorn with their friends.

For more information, call Draco Miller at 562.2204 or e-mail draco.miller@enmu.edu.

Lil' Hound Pound Offering T-shirts for First 200 Kids Who Join

The Lil' Hound Pound, Eastern New Mexico University's athletics club for kids 12 and under, will offer free T-shirts and membership cards to the first 200 kids who sign up this fall. Membership is free, and kids receive free admission to all home sporting events when wearing their Lil' Hound Pound T-shirts or presenting their cards at the gate. Kids must be accompanied by a paying adult for free admission.

Sign up by calling the Office of the ENMU Campus Bookstore at 562.2721 or the Office of Athletic Events at 562.2236. Members should watch the mail for updates during the season.

Update on Prescription Drug Benefit – [read]

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.

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Off-Campus News

The Monday Memo editor recently spoke to Mrs. Victoria Mendoza's fourth-grade class at Floyd Elementary School on writing newspaper articles. He gave the students information about the playground at Floyd being vandalized (which actually happened) and asked the students to write a news release based on fictitious facts he provided.

The first-place article by Jasmine Gomez and secone-place article by Kara Zertuche are reprinted below. Margarita Rascon and Kaylee Smith tied for third place.

The Three Troublemakers in Floyd
by Jasmine Gomez

The playground at Floyd Schools was vandalized after 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9.

Mrs. Mendoza said, "We are disappointed that anyone would vandalize our playground, but the important thing is that no one got hurt. Our students are a lot more important than the playground. We are also proud that none of our Floyd kids were involved."

The vandals were chased from the playground by a farmer's bull. One of the vandals lost his right tennis shoe while running from the bull, and it had his name and phone number written on it.

There were three boys, ages 15, 16 and 17, who had been visiting their uncle in Melrose and were mad because the Floyd football team had beaten Melrose on Saturday, afternoon, 50-0.

Sheriff Tom Hooker arrested the boys near Greyhound Stadium when he noticed one boy was missing a shoe.

Mrs. Smith said, I am very happy that none of Mrs. Mendoza's kids were involved in the vandalism. That is why I like teaching them. They are all very well-behaved and have good character."

The sheriff has contacted the boys' parents in New York, and they are currently in the Roosevelt County Juvenile Detention Center waiting for formal charges to be filed.

Three Bad Kids Vandalize Playground
by Kara Zertuche

The playground of Floyd Schools was vandalized after 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2006.

The damage included swings, basketball goals bent and nets cut down. Graffiti was painted on the basketball court which read, "U will nevar catche us cause wee are frome Knew Yorke"

Mrs. Mendoza's fourth-grade class at Floyd helped repair the damage at recess on Monday, Sept. 11.

Mrs. Mendoza said, "We are disappointed that anyone would vandalize our playground, but the important thing is that no one was hurt. Our students are a lot more important than the playground. We are also proud that none of our Floyd kids were involved. Just seeing all the misspelled words they used in the graffiti proved that they are not from Floyd because our students are good spellers and writers."

The vandals were chased from the playground by a farmer's bull that got loose. Sheriff Tom Hooker arrested the boys near Greyhound Stadium when he noticed that one boy was missing a shoe, which had been discovered on the playground.

Mrs. Smith said, "I am very proud that none of Mrs. Mendoza's fourth-graders were involved in the vandalism. That is why I like teaching them. They are all very well-behaved and have good character."

The sheriff has contacted the boys' parents in New York, and the boys are currently in the Roosevelt County Juvenile Detention Center waiting for formal charges to be filed.

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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.

Open House for the Roosevelt County Literacy Council scheduled for Oct. 13 from the hours of 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. At 218 South Ave B, right next to the City Library, everyone is welcome to come and share refreshments and meet the new Executive Director.

Overeaters Anonymous Meetings

Overeaters Anonymous meetings are held at 9 a.m. on Saturdays at the Presbyterian campus house on the corner of Avenue K and University. The contact person is Janice at 505.356.9191.

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