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Love of Animals and History Brings Professors Together
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

"As a city kid who never had a pet, I have learned a lot about animals from the Gies." – Dr. Paul Lockman

When Eastern New Mexico University history professor Linda Gies came to the High Plains in 1990, she had no idea that she was going to meet her future husband.

“We met when Gerald came to Eastern in 1995,” said Linda. Gerald added, “We worked together in department-related functions and I came to find that I wanted to get to know her better.” When the two history professors first got together, they found that they had a lot in common. “We both love to talk about our discipline and were non-traditional students who got our Ph.D.’s later in life,” said Gerald, who is originally from the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., area. He said that one of the reasons he wanted to get to know Linda was how she acted around others. “I saw this person who always dealt with things in a very easy-going way,” said Gerald. “I found her to be a very respectful person and very nice, which is a quality that I wanted to get to know better.”

Linda said she saw a good person who is caring and generous with others. “Being a good person is what mattered to me a lot,” she said.

The history professors do have different specialties. Linda focuses more on American history and the power of Native American women; Gerald focuses more on Native American labor and crafts.

The couple recently had a chapter published by The Academy of American Franciscan History titled “The Franciscan Fathers and the Alcalde System at Mission Santa Barbara, 1786-1824,” in Francis in the Americas.

“We had the research and I had originally come from the Santa Barbara area,” said Linda. She added that the archives there contributed to the couple’s research and noted one of the reasons they collaborated on the project is due to how well they work together. “We have done everything from going to conferences together, delivering papers and going on trips for research,” she said.

The couple, who now call Portales home and were married in 1997, had their first date during the Roosevelt County Fair in 1996.

“We were both nervous, so we invited Dr. (Paul) Lockman along to chaperone,” said Linda, who is from Santa Barbara, Calif. “We bribed him with fair food to convince him to come.”

Mr. Lockman reminisced: "It was a very wonderful experience for me to be with great friends at my first county fair. The Gies love animals so much it was a pleasurable experience to share time with them. The Gies had invited me to tag along on the visit to the Roosevelt County Fair, and I later found out it was their first date. They are very special friends and I felt honored to be with them. As a city kid who never had a pet, I have learned a lot about animals from the Gies.

The history professors admit that they are animal lovers with four cats and three dogs. “They are all rescue animals that came from the street,” said Linda. “Due to the boarding costs, we don’t get to travel as often as we would like.”

The couple said that as much as they love animals, they simply don’t have room for any more.

In their spare time, the couple enjoys going to the Hillcrest Zoo in Clovis, and having dinner with faculty friends.

“We, like the rest of Portales, go to Wal-Mart for ‘detox’ from academics,” Linda said, as Gerald chuckled.

The couple agreed that one of the biggest appeals to teaching at Eastern is the personal attention that they can provide students because class sizes are kept small.

“The faculty is focused on teaching, not research,” said Linda. “We have a very peaceful department as well,” Gerald added.

Linda received her B.A. from the University of California-Santa Cruz, M.A. from the University of California-Riverside and Ph.D. from the University of California-Santa Barbara. Gerald, who began junior college in 1964, received a B.A. and M.A. from Florida Atlantic University and received his 1995 Ph.D. from Florida State University, has no plans of slowing down.

“We have so much history to share with one another, as well as time,” said Gerald. Linda added, “We plan on continuing teaching for a long time, as well as enjoying life.”

Professor Publishes Article on ‘The Teaching Profession and the World Crisis'
Story and photo by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Dr. Alan W. Garrett, professor of education foundations at Eastern New Mexico University, published an article titled "'One of the Most Sensible Utterances That Has Come from Anybody in a Long Time’: Jesse H. Newlon's ‘The Teaching Profession and the World Crisis'" in the most recent issue of the American Educational History Journal. The project began a few summers ago when Dr. Garrett was given an ENMU grant to conduct research on Newlon at the Penrose Library at the University of Denver.

“I was looking at the broader issue of Newlon’s advocacy of addressing contemporary social issues in the classroom, which will be coming out as a chapter in a book this fall, but in his papers I found a file labeled “Controversial Speech” which contained an outline of a speech as well as all the letters he received from others following the speech and his responses to them,” Dr. Garrett said.

Newlon was part of the progressive education reform movement in the 1920’s and 30’s. He was a self-professed liberal educator, and was involved with the Social Reconstructionists’ movement. Prior to joining the faculty of Teachers College, he was a public school teacher and administrator, making him well-versed in the practice as well as the theory of schooling.

“The speech that Jesse Newlon delivered in 1940 at Teachers College pointed out a number of fallacies that he contended then existed in American society and were perpetuated through schools. He suggested that schools, especially, must defend democracy against fascism and prepare students for the coming war that he had concluded was inevitable,” Dr. Garrett said.

The speech garnered nationwide attention because many people believed that Newlon was contradicting his previous stance on the role of public schools in a democratic society, although Newlon did not believe that.

The preservation and improvement of America’s democratic society were recurring themes throughout Newlon’s career. “My sense, and his as well, is that the speech was consistent with his previous thoughts and writings,” Dr. Garrett said.

Dr. Garrett also will have a chapter titled “Jesse H. Newlon and Education for Democratic Citizenship” in the forthcoming book, “Addressing Social Issues in the Classroom and Beyond: The Pedagogical Efforts of Pioneers in the Field” by Samuel Totten and Jon Pedersen of the Universities of Arkansas and Oklahoma, respectively.

New Registrar from Mile-High City Was Former Chef Story and photo by Erin Griffith Communication Services
Eastern New Mexico University welcomes Eugene “Skip” Ackler, the new Registrar. Mr. Ackler’s last job was Assistant Registrar at Metropolitan State College of Denver. He is a member of both the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the Rocky Mountain. “Professionally, I am excited to be here because I can learn some things, and help advance the Registrar’s staff in the area of organization. This will ultimately help students and faculty,” Mr. Ackler said.
	'Skip' Nickname Came from Submarine Veteran Father's Nautical Fondness

Where did the nickname "Skip" come from? "My father was a submarine sailor in World War II and a boating enthusiast," explained Mr. Ackler. "Being the oldest boy, he named me after him, Eugene, but Skipper came from his fondness of boats and the fact that he saw himself as the 'Captain.'"

Mr. Ackler has a Master of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado, a Bachelor of Science from Metropolitan State College and an associate degree in occupational studies from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y.

“I was a professional chef for nine or ten years. I do the cooking at home – my wife loves it,” Mr. Ackler said.

He is looking forward to his upcoming experiences at ENMU.

“I can tell people are very committed to doing good work for the University, and I like that,” Mr. Ackler said. "I am very impressed with what I have seen so far."

Liz Honored Liz Wooley was recently honored by her colleagues for her yeoman work in filling in as the interim Registrar while a search was conducted for a permanent Registrar. Liz has returned to her position as coordinator of curriculum services in Academic Services. (photos by Roma Vivas)

26-Year Military Vet Finds Educational Career at ENMU
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

“We seek professors who we think fit the kind of education that we provide.”

When Eastern New Mexico University’s John Prater, outreach specialist for Disability Services and Testing, first came to the High Plains, it was the first of three tours as an Air Force maintainer on the F-111D fighter/bomber at Cannon Air Force Base. Later, he moved into the field of training. In 1992, when he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (E8), he made the decision to work in education.

“Long before I left the Air Force, I knew I wanted to continue to work in education,” said Mr. Prater, who was a 26-year veteran. While in the Air Force, one of three fields Prater worked in was educational training programs for maintenance personal at some of the bases he was stationed at. His 26 years took him to Hickam AFB, Hawaii, Kelly AFB, Sanatoin, two tours in Vietnam, Loring AFB in Maine, Shaw AFB in South Carolina and 13 years at Cannon. The 63-year-old’s last assignment was at Cannon in Clovis. Upon retirement, Mr. Prater and his wife of 38 years, Karen, decided to call the High Plains home. As a result, Mr. Prater returned to school at Clovis Community College to get an associate degree in universal studies.

While at CCC, he met his current boss, Bernita Davis. “I met Bernita while she was working in the same Disabilities Program at CCC that she is now director of here at ENMU.”

After graduating from CCC, he came to Eastern to pursue a degree in psychology – and looked Bernita up.

“I was a client with the state’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) at the time and DVR temporarily funded a position for me in the department as I continued my education at Eastern," said Mr. Prater. "I soon realized this was what I want to do for the remainder of my working life."

The military veteran said that his job is to help maintain a leveled playing field for students with disabilities. He manages the Testing Program for the department, as well as provides one-on-one specialized tutoring and support for students served by the Disability Services Office.

Mr. Prater, who is serving as president of Eastern’s Professional Senate, said that one of his goals this year is to continue the open forum for professional staff to discuss their wants or concerns.

He noted that one of the reasons he came to Eastern was because of its size. “There is a lot to be said for small universities,” said Mr. Prater. “You know when you come to Eastern, you’re not known by a number, you’re known by your name.”

He added that one of the University’s strong points is the faculty. “We seek professors who we think fit the kind of education that we provide,” Mr. Prater said. “There is a lot of hard work that goes into building an institution like this.”

Mr. Prater said that one of these days he might consider retirement – "just not now. I enjoy working, and look forward to it every day.”

He said that one of the biggest perks of his job is working with students. “I love to see the light come on and a student’s mind open up to learning,” said Mr. Prater.

ENMU Hosting Latino Leadership Summit
Story and photo by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University will host the second annual Latino Leadership Summit on Friday, Sept. 22 in the Ballroom in the Campus Union Building on the Portales campus. Registration is from 8-10 a.m., with the conference starting at 10 a.m. Diego Espinoza, ENMU student regent and coordinator of the event, describes the purpose of the summit as “to open the door of opportunities for high school kids.” The day’s events will include three highly recognized and powerful speakers, a lunch, and a live performance from Las Florecitas, a Tex-Mex group.

ENMU student regent Diego Espinoza

Lieutenant Colonel Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch will speak to participants about the importance of higher education. She was recently one of the recipients of the 2006 Hispanic Heritage Awards, winning for Leadership. Other honorees included: Antonio Banderas, Arts, internationally known actor; Dr. Juliet Villarreal Garcia, Education, first Latina president of a college or university; Juan Marichal, Sports, Hall-of-Fame baseball legend; James A. Johnson, Vision, Chairman Emeritus of the Kennedy Center; and José Feliciano, Lifetime Achievement, internationally renowned recording artist.   

Castillo was also named Woman of the Month by Telemundo and is the highest ranked Hispanic woman in the U. S. military. Currently, she is retired and travels around the country motivating young Hispanic kids.

The second speaker will be Rebecca Vigil Giron, New Mexico Secretary of State. She will talk about Latino leadership issues.

Dr. Carlos Vargas Aburto, former assistant director in the office of the undersecretary for higher education in Mexico and currently provost for academic affairs at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, will speak on science in education.

The summit will also include a cultural presentation displaying traditional Latino culture, allowing both students and guests to be educated and entertained. The day will also include a financial aid workshop conducted in both Spanish and English to help students prepare for college admittance.

Diego said that last year’s summit was a total success with around 400 Hispanic-background students from surrounding areas. Alexis Tamayo from Clovis High School later wrote Diego:“The Summit was amazing...the stories, the hope, and the inspiration were incredible.” She also said, “I am proud of my Mexican heritage.” Diego said that is something that she had never felt before, and admitted that stories like hers inspire him to continue with the hard work of organizing the summit.

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity and Eastern New Mexico University invites anyone interested to attend the summit. For more information go to www.latinoleadershipsummit.com, or call Diego at 505.980.7510.

ENMU Sets Homecoming Activities for September 29-30
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

This year during Homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, Sep. 29-30, Eastern New Mexico University will host many events that bring together current students, alumni and community members. Events include the 50th reunion of 1956 ENMU graduates, the alumni choir reunion, the homecoming parade and the dedication of the Communication Center/Broadcast Center. The 50-year reunion will begin on Friday, Sep. 29, with registration in the Campus Union Lobby followed by a luncheon in the Pecos Room in the Campus Union Building. According to Janice Cowen, coordinator of Alumni Affairs, this will be a great time for everyone to relive their memories and renew ties with old friends.

The ENMU Alumni Association Awards will be presented to the 2006 recipients during the ENMU Foundation 31st Annual Breakfast in the Campus Union Ballroom at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 30. Awards are given in three categories: Outstanding Alumni, Distinguished Service and Honorary Lifetime.

“Many of the events are geared to bring alumni back to reconnect with the University. The 50th-year anniversary celebration of the class of 1956 will be one of the special highlights of the weekend,” said Ms. Cowen.

The Homecoming Golf Experience will begin at 8 a.m. (with a second tee time at 1 p.m.) on Sept. 29 at the Portales Country Club.

ENMU has consistently had a very strong choral program and in honor of that Eastern invited its alumni choir members back for a special concert at 6 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building. There will be alumni in attendance who graduated from ENMU 60-70 years ago. The concert will be made up of the Alumni Choir, as well as ENMU’s current choir.

“I think it’s a very important event; one of the most important things is to connect with our traditions. It is good for the students to meet the graduates we’ve sent into the world and see what they have done with their lives, and it is good for the alumni to see our continued choral excellence,” Jason Paulk, choir director, said.

Directing the Alumni Choir will be Dr. George Umberson, director of choirs from 1960-1970, and Dr. David Gerig, director of choirs from 1984-2004. The Alumni Choir will also sing the National Anthem at the homecoming game.

The Greyhound football squad will face the Abilene Christian University Wildcats in the homecoming game at 6 p.m. At halftime, the 2006 Greyhound Hall of Honors recipients will be inducted.

At 1 p.m. on Sept. 30, the 5th place World Series 2001 Zia Softball team will be recognized along with current players at the Zia Softball Field. Following the ceremony, a game featuring alumni vs. the 2007 Zia softball team will be played.

The Zia volleyball team will play Texas A&M-Kingsville at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 in Greyhound Arena.

At 2 p.m. on Sep. 29 the communication department will have a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting in front of the new Communication Center/Broadcast Center. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony and the following tour of the building. That night at 6:30 p.m. there will be a dedication banquet titled “Live from the New Studio A.” The cost of the banquet is $17 a person with RSVPs required by Sept. 18.

“This is such an exciting time for us to be in the new building and to have the opportunity to share it with students who came in the past as well as those who will come in the future,” said Sheryl Borden, Development Officer at KENW.

At 1:30 p.m. that day, preceding the building dedication, there will be a press conference, open to everyone, to unveil a new peanut campaign in which Eastern students will sell ENMU-labeled peanuts to raise funds for scholarships.

Along with these special events, there will also be the usual homecoming activities like the bonfire at Greyhound Arena at 8 p.m. on Sep. 29, preceded by a picnic at 5 p.m. at the Dallan Sanders Memorial Plaza.

The Homecoming Parade, with the theme of "Under the Big Top," will begin on West First Street in Portales at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 30. Several other events are also planned.

All alumni are encouraged to register for homecoming with the Alumni Association either in the Campus Union Lobby on Friday, or before the homecoming game at Greyhound Stadium on Saturday. Those doing so will receive a free spirit pack.

For a complete listing of the weekends activities go to http://www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/alumni/events/2006%20Homecoming/homecoming.shtml.

For more information, call the Alumni Office at 505.562.2125.

'Under the Big Top' Theme for Homecoming Parade – Student organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Sept. 30, ENMU Homecoming Parade can apply at the Alumni Affairs office located in the Administration Building beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5. The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 22.

All individuals wishing to participate in the parade must also register by Sept. 22. Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant’s name in the parade program that is distributed along the parade route.

The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Abilene and Third, goes north to First Street and west on First Street to ENMU Campus. This year’s theme is "Under the Big Top."

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Heather Haacke in Alumni Affairs at 562.2125. The office is located in Room 101 of the Administration Building on the ENMU campus.

ENMU Foundation Announces Awards to be Presented at Homecoming
by Noelle Bartl
Director of ENMU Foundation

Volunteer of the Year Bill Joy Bill Joy started his years at ENMU in 1966 as the Head Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager. He and his wife, Marilyn, have enjoyed their years in Portales and being involved with ENMU athletics. Bill also spent years teaching physical education classes to ENMU students while he continued to be the Head Athletic Trainer until his retirement in 1991. [continued]	Business of the Year Valley Furniture Don and Gertrude Davis opened Valley Furniture in 1957. Starting out repairing and selling used televisions, Don later expanded the product line to include other electronics; in 1965 they added appliances, and in 1970 a full line of furniture. In 1999, their son Scott moved back to Portales to help with the store. Scott has been managing the business for three years now. [continued]	Philanthropists of the Year Roy and Leona Isler Roy Isler was raised on his parent’s farm eight miles northwest of Grady. He has always had a strong commitment to education. After graduating from Grady High School in 1938, Roy Isler attended ENMU for two years before transferring to Texas Tech to earn a BS degree in 1942. After graduation, Roy joined the Air Force and was assigned to the South Pacific where he spent more than two years. He was discharged in December 1945. In 1957, he later returned to ENMU to earn a Master of Arts in Education Administration and Secondary Education. [continued]

“Vorticity II” The ENMU Foundation commissioned Portales artist (and Eastern alumnus) Ken Leap to design three similar sculptures titled “Vorticity II” for the three Foundation Awards: Business of the Year, Philanthropists of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Vorticity is defined as a measure of the rate of rotational spin in a fluid. In meteorology, vorticity can be used as a proxy for storm strength. The “Vorticity II” sculpture symbolizes how the three award recipients’ contributions of time, talent and treasure have made a dynamic impact on the University and our students. [continued]

(photos by Noelle Bartl)

ENMU ‘Peanut Project’ Kicks Off at Homecoming 2006
by Brittany Nielsen
ENMU Student

The Eastern New Mexico University “Peanut Project” will launch during Homecoming 2006 with numerous events. The official launch will be a press conference at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, in front of the ENMU Communication Center. Everyone is invited. In partnership with Sunland Peanuts of Portales, ENMU plans to sell 4-oz. bags of peanuts to provide scholarships for ENMU students. This fund-raising campaign, “Investing in Education: One Peanut at a Time,” begins the marketing of ENMU peanut products. This is a student-run campaign with assistance from faculty. Students from various departments, including communication, art and business, are working together. All components of the "Peanut Project," from packaging design to marketing and sales, are coordinated by students.

“Working on the ENMU 'Peanut Project' has given me the opportunity to gain real-world experience in design and to be a part of something that will benefit future students,” said art student Kristen Blair, who contributed to the brochure design.

For more information, call Robert Vartabedian, vice president of Academic Affairs, at 562.2312.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

Additional Details About Peanut Project – [read]

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Professors Dustin Seifert and Anthony B. Schroeder presented a training program for the Cummins Corporation in Clovis, N.M.

Dateline's Stone Phillips Interviews ENMU Graduate by Lance Lahnert Amarillo Globe-News

Stone Phillips with ENMU Grad Andy Cavalier – Stone Phillips of NBC's "Dateline" recently interviewed ENMU graduate Andy Cavalier about his role as head coach of the Pampa High School football team for a future segment about Texas high school football. Late ENMU head coach Bud Elliott coached Andy, his brother, Tom, and his father, the late Dennis Cavalier. Michael Connelly, an ENMU alum, is coaching with Andy. [full story] (information provided by Kathy Elliott)

New Desktop Publisher at Center for Teaching Excellence

David Moore is the new Desktop Publishing Technician at the Center for Teaching Excellence. The Air Force veteran's main responsibility is the layout and design of seven newsletters each year and an Action Research book. He is also responsible for all printed materials published by the CTE, including those used for the Action Research Conference in Taos each year. Among his other duties is the maintenance of a large educational database. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Roosevelt County Museum Produces Videotape

Roosevelt County Museum curator Mark Romero has co-produced a two-minute promotional video about the museum with Orlando Ortega, TV operations director at KENW-TV, and ENMU student Brian Elder to promote the 66-year-old museum. “The video is about the history of the museum and Roosevelt County,” Mark said. Many artifacts from the museum are featured in the video. Located on the ENMU campus just northwest of the Administration Building, the museum will soon have equipment for visitors to watch the video, and others. For more information, call Mark at 562.2592 – copy and photos by Marc Schoder

New Announcements and Impending Deadlines

Hispanic Heritage Month Underway – Eastern New Mexico University is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. This week, Sept. 18-22, events include: The Anna Maria concert on Tuesday (see separate article); on the Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in ENMU’s Ground Zero there will be a movie day to view different Spanish dances; on Sept. 21 in the Campus Union Building there will be poster displays of different Hispanic countries; and on Sept. 22 Hispanic Affairs will host an all-day Latino Leadership Summit beginning at 8 a.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. All events are open to the general public. [schedule]

Flamenco Guitarist to Perform on Tuesday Evening
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Spanish Flamenco guitarist Anna Maria Cardinalli-Padilla will give a concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Earlier that day, she will give an educational musical presentation at 2 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building. Both events are free.

Cardinalli-Padilla has a very rich history that she conveys in her music. As an eighteenth-generation Santa Fean, Cardinalli-Padilla is in love with Spanish music and culture, according to her publicity materials.

The concert is co-sponsored by ENMU's Hispanic Affairs and the Office of Student Activities and Organizations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on Sept. 15.

Cardinalli-Padilla's international career as a guitarist and singer began at the age of 13 when she graduated high school to become a musician. She produced and recorded her first album at the age of fifteen under her own label; by the age of 18 she had graduated summa cum laude from college, and at 25 received her Ph.D. from Notre Dame.

Since then she has been traveling around the world sharing her message of peace, and inspiring people with her music. Cardinalli-Padilla especially loves to work with students at universities because they are her peers, and she hopes that through her message the youth of today will promote peaceful relations between the different religions and cultures, according to her publicity materials.

For more information, contact ENMU's Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Human Rights Film Series Continues Tonight – Human Rights Film Series presents: Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land.

Monday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., Sandia Room in the CUB. ENMU. Films are “FREE” and open to all. Film followed by discussion.

Information provided by Doug Morris: Always relevant, Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a striking comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle East, zeroing in on how structural distortions in U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This pivotal documentary exposes how the foreign policy interests of American political elites – oil, and a need to have a secure military base in the region, among others – work in combination with Israeli public relations strategies to exercise a powerful influence over how news from the region is reported. A film of vital importance in light of the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the continuing U. S. occupation of Iraq.

Theatre and Dance Presents “2 X Barnes” – The Department of Theatre and Dance will present their first theatre production of the year. In "2 X Barnes," recent ENMU graduate Jamie Barnes explores two very different stories. In "Project Cerulean," she takes a (somewhat) playful look at who and what makes art, in the context of a budding relationship.

In "Margaret and Noah," she examines an abusive relationship and how that trauma can drive a woman to a difficult choice.

"2 X Barnes" runs Wednesday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m.; tickets are $4 and are available at the box office beginning at 6 p.m. for that night's performance only. Seating is general admission and is limited , so come early to ensure that you get a good seat.

Faculty Recital Tonight – Dr. Michael Sitton, dean of the College of Fine Arts, will present a faculty piano recital this evening (Monday) at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building. Admission is free.

Season Tickets Available for Theatre – [details]

Communication Center Dedication, Banquet Set for September 29 – [details]

Graduate Student Needs Information About Eastern New Mexico State Park #5

For his thesis research, ENMU graduate student Paul D. Lemaster is searching for anyone who has information about historical Eastern New Mexico State Park #5. The following is information he has been able to uncover so far:

• In 1934 the Civilian Conservation Corps began work on Eastern New Mexico State Park Number 5.
• There was a large man-made swimming area that was popular from 1936-42. The Portales Valley News reports on several water festivals during this period.
• In 1940 ENMU constructed a flight line for a federal civilian pilots training program, with businessmen constructing a metal hangar for the aircraft to be housed. In the fall of 1942, the program was changed to a Navy program, titled V-1, V-5 and V-7. These were beginning, intermediate and advanced flight training, and in late 1943/44 this was again changed to an Army Air Corp long distant program.
• In 1951, The New Mexico Legislature passed emergency legislation deeding the property to ENMU. The University then planned for the placement of the ENMU stadium on it by the late 1960’s. This may have been a joint effort between the cities of Clovis and Portales to enhance community ties.

Mr. Lemaster hopes that families of the region might have some photographs and other tales that will enhance and shed light on the overall importance of this piece of property.

Mr. Lemaster may be contacted at 562.4191 or 356-6391, or by e-mailing paul.lemaster@enmu.edu.

Read Portales News-Tribune Feature on Above Topic – [read]

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.

Superusers Teaching Microsoft Word – The superusers group will teach the Intermediate – Part II sessions of Microsoft Word.
 
Sept. 20        9 a.m. to 10 a.m.               UCC 107
 
Sept. 21        3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.        UCC 107
 
A few of the topics to be covered in this session are: Understanding and customizing the toolbar clipboard; creating a new menu on the menu bar; and adding a document to the new menu.
 
To reserve your spot for one of these session, please e-mail super.user2@enmu.edu.

Campus Police Can be Reached Anytime at 311 — For non-emergencies, Campus Police can be called anytime, day or night, from campus phones at ext. 311.

Reminder About Phase-Out of Dial-Up Service – As of Jan. 1, 2007, maintenance for the dialup (SLIP) modem server will no longer be available. ENMU has provided Internet Service Provider (ISP) service to students, staff, and faculty for 12 years, but due to the notice of discontinuance of hardware maintenance service by the vendor, ENMU has been forced to plan the phase-out of dialup services by Jan. 1, 2007.

Existing dialup subscriptions will remain active until Jan. 1, 2007. ITS encourages you to begin locating alternative ISP providers for your dial-up services.

There are many national, regional, and local ISPs that can provide cost-effective dial-up services. If you need assistance with locating an ISP alternative, please call the Helpdesk at 562.4357.

Communicative Disorders Reaccreditation Visit Set for September 21-22 – The Communicative Disorders program will undergo a site visit for reaccreditation by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on Sept. 21-22. A public meeting will be held on Sept. 21 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Sandia Room in the Campus Union Building.

Early Alert for Students at Risk – [read]

Update from ENMU-Ruidoso Provost About Collapsed Wall – [read]

Updated Details on New Mexico Higher Education Summit – [details]

Presbyterian Campus House Schedules 'Bring Your Own' Lunches – The Presbyterian Campus House, located at 1118 West University, is open for business. In keeping with our commitment to provide ministry to the entire campus community, we have scheduled a monthly [at this point] "bring your own box lunch" time for faculty and staff to gather and fellowship. The next of these takes place on Tuesda., Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. No heavy agenda, just a gathering of those wishing to mingle. Mark your calendar, and we hope to see you. Drinks provided.

AEOP Bosses' Luncheon Set for October 10 – AEOP invitese 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.

Advance Notice of April's Student Research Conference – [view flyer]

'L' Drive Has Been Created – The L drive has been created. Just double click on the "My Computer" icon. The folder name is the same as your UserID, example: smithp on itsnv422\staff (L). All employees should have access to the L drive, if you do not, please contact the Helpdesk. Remember, if you use a MAC, the L drive will not automatically show up. Instructions for MAC users will be forthcoming soon. – ITS Helpdesk, ext. 4357

Information for Faculty About 'E-Mail Class' Function – During the Faculty Back-to-School meetings, it was reported that the "E-mail Class" function was not working properly in Self-Service Banner.

If you are unfamiliar with this capability, after you have entered the secure area, take these steps:
Faculty and Advisors
Summary Class List
Select Term
CRN Selection for (here you will find a pull-down listing your courses)
The "E-Mail Class" button is found at the bottom of each Summary Class List

It was determined that commas were being placed as delimiters between e-mail addresses when the process was initiated. This has been resolved, and semicolons will now automatically be placed to separate e-mail addresses when the "E-Mail Class" function is used.

Please contact the Helpdesk if you have any questions or problems at ext. 4357.

Tentative Fall Arts Calendar – [read]

Mandatory Student Teacher Application Meetings – For students planning to student teach during the 2007 spring semester.

Portales: Sept. 18, 12-1 p.m.; and 3:30-4:30 p.m. – CUB Faculty Lounge

Portales: Sept. 19, 6-7 p.m. – CUB Faculty Lounge

Roswell: Oct. 2, 6-7 p.m. – Instructional Center, Room 206

Students need to attend one meeting. For more information, call 562.2895.

End of New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

And the winner of 'Office Blizzard' in Hardhat Hound slogan contest is....
	"Constructing Student Success"
Mike Nuckols (photo by James Chacon; Blizzard by Ginger Creighton)

AEOP Scholarship Winner

Abnormal Psychology Book Could Come in Handy with Presenters – Carla Plaster receives an Association of Education Office Personnel Scholarship, along with a $100 gift certificate from the Bookstore, from AEOP president Bonnie Sink and Bookstore director Jessie Luna. (photo by Betsy Chavez)

General Comments and Compliments

A special thank you to Ginger Creighton and James Chacon for providing the "Office Blizzard" and photo of Mike Nuckols as the winner of the Hardhat Hound slogan contest.

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E-mail to Dr. Manuel Varela:

I just wanted to extend my deepest gratitude for the high expectations that you had of me and your other graduate students at Eastern. I believe that you have more than adequately prepared me for the Ph.D. program at UNM.

Their curriculum is centered around learning to read primary literature and conducting student-run study sessions in order to identify learning issues. The faculty is trying to adopt the model developed at UNM for the Medical School in the late 1980's and early 1990's.

Sincerely,
Steve Shinnick
New UNM Graduate Student

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"Is there any way to post the cafeteria's menu for the week in the Monday Memo? I think that they might get more business if people knew what they were having." – ENMU employee (Editor's Note: This request was forwarded to Food Services.)

First Financial Credit Union in the Spirit

First Financial Credit Unions for the New Mexico area is having 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. Sept. 22 is the day the winner will be known. The CEO of First Financial will come to their area and cook dinner for the winners. (photos by Kellye Mullins)

Go Team! – Employees at First Financial Credit Union in Portales include: Char Rector, Debbi Clark, Renae Zertuche, Vicki Howell, Audra Hinojos and Fanny Ramirez.

Quote of the Week

"The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out." – Thomas B. Macaulay

International Students Go Underground – at Carlsbad Caverns

(photo by Charlie Crane)

Fine Arts Dean Has Bear of a Labor Day

Harding County’s Beautiful (and remote) Mills Canyon – After a morning mountain bike ride, Michael Sitton, dean of the College of Fine Arts, and Mark Martin, department secretary in archaeology, were eating lunch at a campsite above the Canadian River in eastern New Mexico during the Labor Day weekend, and this is what they saw on the cliffside above – cavorting for a good quarter hour. The encounter was relatively close but didn’t get personal. (photos by Michael Sitton)

Construction Information from Hardhat Hound
Over the next three years, Eastern will grow with more than $37 million in construction and campus improvements. Here are highlights of upcoming projects: · The Alley: Meeting area construction to be started after work in Ground Zero is finished, possibly the first of the year · Campus Union: Roofing nearly complete; renovations to the dish room, bathrooms and coffee shop will be finished in November-December
· Greyhound Arena: Roofing will begin after Campus Union roof is complete · Library: Roofing began in early August and will be completed in December · New ENMU sign: Masonry finished, waiting on glass sculpture · Science Building: Renovation and expansion to start in November · New Student Apartments: Units should be occupied by August 2007 · West Campus: Paving will start during the school year

Question for Hardhat Hound? – If you have a question for Hardhat Hound about construction on campus, e-mail hardhat.committee@enmu.edu.

Distance Education and Outreach

The following is a list of Distance Education and Outreach offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

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.

Fly Tying – Learn basic and advanced techniques for tying your own flies Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 14, 6:30-9 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $35 with materials to be purchased under the instructor’s assistance. The fee is $35. Please register by Sept. 21.

Self-Hypnosis – Discover hypnosis and techniques for self-improvement with Cheryl Little, Hypnotherapy Solutions, Tuesdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 14, 7-8 p.m., COB-129. The fee is $50. Please register by Sept. 21.

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.

Tips and Strategies to Finding and Submitting Grants – Learn about important elements to finding grants and reading instructions for nonprofits and government agencies offered by Jo Laney with Grants and Contracts at ENMU Thursday, Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m., UCC-107. The fee is $30. Please register by Sept. 18.

Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement – Join Victor Baca, R. Ph. for this informative class and discover the facts concerning this alternative, doctor-prescribed hormone therapy Thursday, Sept. 21, 7-9 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $25. Please register by Sept. 18.

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

Hearing Protection: When you are working in a place with high noise levels, be sure to wear earplugs, earmuffs, or both. Loud sounds might not be noticed right away, but can cause damage later on.

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

Computing
PowerPoint series – Using Different Backgrounds Within One Presentation
Users of PowerPoint 2000 and lower will only have two background designs automatically supplied with the Masters (counting both the Slide Master and the Title Master). However, you can have any design you want on any slide. From the Format menu, select Background. Check the box that says "omit background items" and this will make the slide ignore the Slide Master's design. You are now free to add whatever design you want to this slide. If you want to do this to many slides at once, go to the Slide Sorter, select the slides, and then use the Format menu command. Remember though that if you choose to do something like put a photographic background on many of your slides instead of doing it once on the Master, that your file size may increase dramatically.

Outlook series – To highlight e-mails with different colors
In Outlook, using the top menu bar, Select Tools / Organize. This will display the “Ways to Organize Inbox”. Select Using Colors and choose the contacts and colors to apply. Use commas to separate contacts.

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 4848 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 – Muting a call
This will allow you to hear the other party but they cannot hear your side of the conversation. To activate: Press the "Mute" key. To cancel: Press the "Mute" key again.

If you have a tip you would like to share with us please send it to: ENMU.TechTips@enmu.edu

Meetings

Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
(student petitions needing action are due by 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month)

Student News

It is once again Partners Training time for all ENMU student employees.  As you know, the Partners Training Program is mandatory for all student employees.  Sessions are approximately two hours in length, complete with video clips and handouts.  The program topics include Advantages of Working on Campus, Active Listening, Learn Good Telephone Techniques, Going the Extra Mile, Asking Questions, Handling Difficult Situations, Confidentiality, Student Employment contracts, and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.
 
Counseling and Career Services will conduct Partners Training beginning Monday, Sept. 25.  Following is a schedule of the dates and times for the 17 sessions we will hold this semester.  NO make-up sessions are planned. [schedule]

Student e-mail has an improved user web-based interface with an increased storage quota of 80 MB.
The URL http://studentemail.enmu.edu is now pointed to the new webmail server which will also allow you options to personalize your email information as well as change your password.
Your email address will not change from the current firstname.lastname@enmu.edu configuration setup and is

Print, complete the form and submit it
1)      By mailing to Eastern New Mexico University, Office of Student
Records Station 34, 1500 S Ave. K, Portales, NM  88130.
2)      Fax to 505.562.2855
3)      Bring to Student Academic Service Building, Room 170
 
Schedule your degree plan appointment by calling 562.2780.

ENMU-Roswell News

Read the September issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [read]

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

End of Recurring Information Resources

Off-Campus News

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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