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Editor's Note: The following guest editorial about Bond "B" by Drs. John Neibling and Steven Gamble, presidents of Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, ran in Sunday's Clovis News-Journal and Portales News-Tribune.

Bond 'B' Guest Editorial by CCC and ENMU Presidents

As presidents of Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, we want to share why the passage of General Obligation Bond Proposition "B" in the November 7 General Election makes sense for Curry and Roosevelt counties.

Bond "B" is worth approximately $118 million to higher education in New Mexico, and $7.5 million for higher education in Curry and Roosevelt counties. According to 2005 Census Figures, the population of New Mexico is 1,928,000, with 18,238 citizens in Roosevelt County and 45,846 in Curry County. Even though Curry and Roosevelt counties combined have only 3.3 percent of the state’s population, they would get 6.4 percent of Bond B funds. That is nearly twice their percentage of the state population.

If Bond “B” passes, ENMU will receive $4.5 million to renovate the Music Building, and CCC will get $3 million for construction of the allied health building.

The Music Building was constructed in 1957 and is one of the oldest buildings on the ENMU campus. The age of the building and changes in the types of musical performances and instruments underscore the need for substantial renovation. The marching band and wind symphony, among others, have exceeded their rehearsal space. The renovation would include a substantial addition to provide state-of-the-art facilities for music study, public school teacher training, and public cultural events.

The allied health building at CCC would house nursing, radiologic technology and EMS programs that will enhance health care for area citizens. It would allow CCC to train and provide more health care professionals to the area, ensuring that citizens will have more of the health care services they need without having to travel out of the area. Enhanced health care should also attract more people to the area.

Bond “B” projects have a positive impact on local economies as the money spent recycles several times. Campus improvements and expansions also help keep CCC and ENMU competitive with other New Mexico and Texas schools. This contributes to enrollment growth in both institutions and more opportunities for the people of our region.

Keeping higher education institutions in Curry and Roosevelt counties competitive encourages more graduating seniors from the area to stay in eastern New Mexico to attend college—also often staying to pursue careers and further contribute to the vitality of the area. With a larger tax base, tax rates can be kept lower while such community assets as streets and public schools can be improved.

The cost of Bond “B” to property owners is very reasonable. The estimated cost for a $50,000 home is $5 per year, $10 for a $100,000 home, and $15 for a $150,000 home. The net cost to property owners could be lower as older education bonds mature and are retired.

Whether you have a direct stake or not in higher education in Curry and Roosevelt counties, Bond B will benefit you. All citizens can share in enhanced health care, aesthetic enjoyment of upgraded music facilities, and the shot in the arm to local economies.

With early voting set to begin Oct. 10, please send a message to New Mexico that Curry and Roosevelt counties take a back seat to no one when it comes to supporting education.

Bond “B” is a win-win proposition for Clovis Community College, Eastern New Mexico University, and citizens of Curry and Roosevelt counties.

Drs. John Neibling and Steven Gamble
Presidents of CCC and ENMU

Bond 'B' Yard Signs and Buttons Available – Bond "B" yard signs and buttons are available at the University Switchboard in the Administration Building. Feel free to stop by and pick up what you need. For more information, call Betsy Chavez at 562.2134.

Various Organizations Pass Bond 'B' Resolutions – The following organizations have passed resolutions supporting Bond "B" in the November General Election: Board of Regents; Faculty Senate; Professional Senate, Support Senate; and Portales City Council. President Gamble expresses his appreciation to each.

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"]

Complete Listing of Second Eight-Week Courses – [second eight-week courses]

ENMU Presenting Alice in Wonderland
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present their first mainstage of the season, “Alice in Wonderland,” on Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 12-14.

The show, located in the University Theatre Center, begins at 7 p.m. each night. General admission tickets cost $8, seniors 55+ $7, pre-college students $6, and ENMU students $5. The box office is open from 12-5 p.m., and also at 6 p.m. on performance nights.

“The show will be very entertaining and family friendly; we use puppetry,” director Joseph Sanders said.

The play tells Lewis Carroll’s story, but is adapted for the stage by Eva La Gallienne and Florida Friebus. The production will be one of the largest ENMU has created in several years, with very elaborate sets and costumes, according to Mr. Sanders.

“It’s a story that stands the test of time,” Mr. Sanders said, “The best part of the process was allowing our adult minds to play like children again.”

For more information, call the Department of Theatre and Dance at 562.2711, or the Box Office at 562.2710.

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.

Wagon Wheel Football Game on TV – This Saturday's Wagon Wheel football game between Eastern and West Texas at 6 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium will be aired on KAMR-TV (NBC) out of Amarillo. Brad Fralick will provide play-by-play and Andy Justus will add color commentary. KAMR is on Chaannel 9 on local cable.

The game is played annually for the Wagon Wheel, a traveling trophy awarded to the winner of the contest, which currently belongs to WT after a 52-51 overtime victory last season.

Doc Elder will broadcast the game on radio on KSEL (95.3 FM).

Department of Agriculture Starts Freshman Study Hall – The Department of Agriculture has established a study hall for freshmen from 5-6 p.m. on Mondays in Room T104 of the Agriculture Building. Students may work with peers, upper classmen, and faculty on their academic work or any other issues. Faculty will be present at every study hall. Any student from the University is welcome. For more information, contact: D.L. Smith, 2363; M.L. O’Connor, 2517; or D.L. Browder, 2269.

SuperUsers Teaching Microsoft Word – The SuperUsers group will teach the Advanced – Part II sessions of Microsoft Word.
 
Oct. 11, 9-10 a.m., UCC 107
 
Oct. 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m., UCC 107
 
Topic: Mail Merge
 
To reserve your spot for one of these sessions, e-mail super.user2@enmu.edu.

Columbus Day Events Set for Today – To celebrate Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 9, Hispanic Affairs and Native American Affairs will present Columbus Movie Day in the Campus Union Lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hispanic Affairs, at 10 a.m., will play “Columbus on Trial,” which tells the story of the conquest of the Americas. At 2 p.m., Native American Affairs will follow with “Surviving Columbus,” which is the story of the conquest as seen through the eyes of America’s Pueblo people.

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or Native American Affairs 562.2470

Hispanic Heritage Month Continues – In the last week of Hispanic Heritage month, Hispanic Affairs will present Stories of Curanderas, on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 3:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, located upstairs in the Campus Union Building (CUB).

Dr. Eliseo “Cheo” Torres, the vice president of Student Affairs at the University of New Mexico, will present on the mystery of Curanderas, or folk healing. The presentation will cover past and present remedies and will demonstrate techniques that were used to cure illnesses.

On Thursday, Oct. 12, a Latino Dance will be held in the CUB Ballroom from 7-12 p.m.

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

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

Message to Faculty from Bookstore – The Bookstore sent textbook orders in campus mail requesting spring book orders. The Bookstore had trouble with some of the textbook order forms that were submitted through the Web. We ask that all faculty who submitted book orders via the web prior to Monday morning at 11 a.m. to please resubmit them. We want to double-check the orders to ensure none are missed.

Conversational Spanish Being 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

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Gene Smith, assistant professor of accounting, presented a paper on Sept. 28 at the Fort Hays State University Business and Leadership Symposium titled "Should the Requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) be Applicable for Universities and Colleges?"

Former Eastern professor Charles Douglas Irwin passed away Oct. 1 in Albuquerque. Dr. Irwin began teaching at Eastern in 1963 and later became the assistant to the vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the College of Business. Services were held Oct. 4 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

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.

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. But in 1970 the group began to disintegrate amidst internal conflict, government threats and FBI counterintelligence infiltration and crackdowns. In the aftermath, some went militant as the ill-fated Weather Underground; others channeled their activism through prominent careers as journalists, politicians, community organizers and professors.

Mixing eloquent contemporary testimony from SDS members such as writer/professor Todd Gitlin, Senator Tom Hayden and NPR commentator Juan Gonzalez with scintillating archival footage from the front lines of the movement, Helen Garvy's REBELS WITH A CAUSE chronicles the values, motivations and actions of a generation that lost its innocence, questioned authority, challenged power-and helped change America.

General Comments and Compliments

Zeta Tau Alpha would like to show the faculty their sincere appreciation for all of the hard work put into the ENMU campus by presenting "Faculty Member of the Week." The faculty member will be announced every week on the Monday Memo. (Editor's Note: OK, we'll agree to that.) For this week the ZTA girls have selected Professor Brian Pasko from the Department of Mathematics.

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 journalists 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.

Portales First Financial Credit Union Wins for ENMU Display – First Financial Credit Unions for the New Mexico area had a competition with each other to promote teamwork. The other branches include Albuquerque, Gallup, Farmington, Pine Hill and Zuni. The Portales branch decorated with the theme of an Eastern New Mexico University football game with items from the ENMU Bookstore that could or would be used at a game. The Portales branch won and the CEO of First Financial will come to their area and cook dinner for them.

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Peanut Valley Festival Set for October 21-22 – The annual Peanut Valley Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, from 12-5 p.m. in the Campus Union Building.

For more information, contact Jeff Blake, the interim director for Student Activities and Organizations, at 562.2631.

United Way Campaign Begins – The ENMU United Way campaign is underway. 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.

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.

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.

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. Util 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.

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

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]

Quote of the Week

"The fact that logic cannot satisfy us awakens an almost insatiable hunger for the irrational." – A. N. Wilson

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 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.

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

The New Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Student Group will have their second meeting from 5-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in JWLA 127. Refreshments will be provided.

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

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

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.

Off-Campus News

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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