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Counseling Professor Returns Home
Interview questions by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Editor's Note: Dr. Penny Sanders, assistant professor in the counseling program as a one-year visiting professor, grew up in Portales and has returned this semester to teach at her alma mater. She is the daughter of the late Dallan and Mickey Sanders. The Dallan Sanders Memorial Patio at the Campus Union Building is named after her late father, the long-time Campus Union and Housing director who died in 1999. She lives in the house she grew up in, Casa del sol, across from the ENMU tennis courts. In this first-person account, she talks about her return to her hometown.

"The initial impetus for coming back was to be closer to my mom. She had been struggling with a chronic health problem for some time, and it was really impacting the quality of her life. I felt like I needed to get back to assist her. Plus, I was tired of the congestion and irritation of city living. There is lots to do but it had become work getting places with all the people and traffic.

"He was perfectly imperfect." – Penny Sanders on her dad

Dr. Penny Sanders in her office with photo of her dad, Dallan Sanders. (photo by Marc Schoder)

"I got my B.S. in Radio/TV Communication from Eastern in May of 1984. I left in June of that year and honestly thought I would never live in Portales again. I worked for a year and then went to Flagstaff, Ariz., to pursue my master's in counseling at Northern Arizona University. I got my M.A. in 1985. I worked at NAU for five years in the Residence Life Department. I left NAU in 1990 to move to Dallas. I got my doctorate in counseling from Texas A&M-Commerce in 1997 and starting teaching at the University of Texas at Dallas shortly thereafter.

"The appeal to come back is pretty simple. I just got to a place in my life where I felt compelled, perhaps even called, to come home. I'm not sure what forces were at play in regards to that calling, but once I began to entertain the idea, it just seemed like the thing to do. So, I set the wheels in motion about this time last year and a position in the counseling program came up unexpectedly. I was in the right place at the right time.

"Currently, I am employed as an assistant professor in the counseling program as a one-year visiting professor. If things go well this year, I hope to pursue a fulltime tenure-track position if that option becomes available. I am teaching three graduate courses: Counseling Ethics, Group Counseling, and Internship.

"As I mentioned, my doctorate (Ed.D) is from Texas A&M-Commerce where I worked as a counselor in the university counseling center for three years while getting my degree. Upon graduation, I began teaching in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas. I was a full-time faculty member there, but I was also an adjunct counseling professor at A&M-Commerce from 1998-2004. I taught a variety of counseling courses at A&M. At UTD, I taught mostly education and communication types of courses including a multicultural education class, interpersonal communication, and a course called the Nature of Intellectual Inquiry. It was a great experience. I loved the school, the students, and my colleagues there.

"Influences of my dad? Wow! Where do I even begin? The seventh anniversary of my dad's death is Sept. 2, 2006. That seems impossible. Even now, there is not a day that goes by that I am not touched by his influence. I live my life with the conscious intention to make him proud. He was/is my heart and my hero. He was perfectly imperfect. He was authentic, and warm, and real. He embraced life with an energy and passion that is rarely seen. " He LOVED this town and this university and the people who bring it life. I'm sure that is part of the 'calling' I felt to come home. Being here comforts me because this is where his spirit is and has always been, and now- it is where my mom's spirit is as well. "I never imagined a year ago that my mom wouldn't be here when I got home. In a lot of ways, that sentence really describes my mom's influence on my life.

"She was the grounding force in all of our lives – my brother's, my dad's, and mine. She loved us all unconditionally and we knew that no matter what happened, where we wandered, what mistakes we made, she would be there with open arms when we got home.

"How did she deal with my dad's strong personality? Well, sometimes she didn't. She let him have it when she thought she needed to, but, on the whole, she dealt with him by letting him be who he was. One value that all of us learned from dad was that it is important to give people the freedom to become themselves. She got that, and she let him BE and she loved him for it - warts and all. :)

"My teaching/life philosophy can be summed up in a quote by Leo Buscalia: 'Perhaps education is the process of leading you gently back to yourself.' I said of my dad: 'He was the consummate student advocate. His belief in them helped many to believe in themselves.' Once a person believes in himself or herself, education is a byproduct of living a conscious and intentional life.

"Casa del sol means, of course, house of the sun. It is a fitting name for many reasons. It has historical significance because it was given that name by the original builders/owners. It has great personal significance to my family and me because it has and will always be the warmth and the light of our universe. It is the symbolic soul of my parents and a shining reminder of the life they built in the town they loved. I'm glad to be HOME. :)"

‘Opsimath’ Speeding Through Next Dimension by Wendel Sloan (Column written for Clovis News-Journal in 1999)
After Dallan Sanders’ scheduled return from an Albuquerque hospital in early September (1999), I was supposed to write a column about his views on the “next dimension.” Of course, Dallan never made it back. Following complications from surgery for clogged arteries in his neck, Dallan, a retired director of Campus Union and Housing at Eastern New Mexico University, died a few hours after being removed from life support. He was 60. I guess I’ll never get another of his famous “Opsimath” business cards. I never knew for sure if it really meant “ability to learn late in life,” or if he was just a bad speller. The last e-mail he sent me was on Aug. 28 (1999), five days before he died. The title was “The Explanation of Life.” He wrote, “It (the surgery) is a proven procedure with infinitesimal risk.” Then he added, “If I make it through, we will get together and talk about the ‘next dimension.’” Dallan, who often stopped by my house after tending to a blind man down the street, had a premonition. Even though tests showed he had no serious problems besides the arteries, Dallan told a Portales doctor that he’d never return from Albuquerque. [rest of column]
	Dallan Sanders shortly before he retired from ENMU. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

KENW-TV Wins First Telly Award
Story and photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

KENW-TV, The PBS television station located at Eastern New Mexico University, won its first “Telly Award” in the station’s history, according to Don Criss, director of production services.

Founded in 1978, the Telly Awards is the premier award for outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The Telly Awards annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world, according to their Website. ENMU's program, “Conchas Dam,” which aired on the PBS station in March, was a documentary on the construction of the dam near Tucumcari in 1935. According to Mr. Criss, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approached KENW about producing the documentary. “They came to use with well-preserved photos and a 70-year-old film that was shot during the period of construction,” he said.

Don Criss with Telly Award

Mr. Criss and his son, Martin produced and directed the 45-minute documentary. Mr. Criss also wrote and read narration.

“The documentary went together well,” he said. “Having the footage from that period also made it better.”

The documentary also included interviews with two men who worked on the original project. “Both of those gentlemen are now well into their 90’s,” said Mr. Criss.

Prior to receiving this award, Mr. Criss said, "KENW-TV had not submitted any of our programs because until recently the contest mainly focused on commercials."

Cross Canadian Ragweed in Concert This Friday in Ballroom by Erin Griffith Communication Services

Cross Canadian Ragweed (CCR) will headline a concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, in Eastern New Mexico’s Campus Union Ballroom. Helping CCR to make the Ballroom overflow with the sounds of country-rock-and-roll will be The Stoney LaRue Band, and Blackberry Smoke. General admission tickets are available for $17.50 at the ENMU Bookstore, Joe’s Boot Shop in Clovis, online at crosscanadianragweed.com or charge by phone at 1.800.462.7979. A limited number of discounted tickets will be available for $10 to ENMU students in the Campus Union Lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Each student must have a current ENMU student ID, and will be able to purchase one ticket. The Associated Student Activities Board (ASAB) is presenting the groups because of appeals from ENMU students. "Cross Canadian Ragweed is the top band requested from Eastern students to the ASAB," said interim director for Student Activities and Organizations Jeff Blake. CCR has had an impressive career. Their last album, GARAGE, sold over 29,644 copies in the first week. The band has also had four #1 singles on the Texas Chart, spending a total of 19 weeks on top of the chart. Playing over 200 gigs a year, and having over 25,000 friends on MySpace, the group is in high demand, according to the ASAB. Also playing at the concert will be the Stoney LaRue Band, a young and promising group of the country-rock genre. Their recently released album, "The Red Dirt Album," currently has the 6th ranked song, "One Chord Song," on the Texas Music Chart. Opening the concert will be Blackberry Smoke, a southern-rock band, with bluegrass influence. For previews of the music, visit www.crosscanadianragweed.com, www.stoneylarue.com, or www.blackberrysmoke.com to hear previews of the music. For more information, check the ENMU website at www.enmu.edu, or call 505.562.2631.

Meet Barbara James: Budding Golfer and Future Yacht Owner
interview questions by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

"I tend to listen to very old rock and roll like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, etc."

Q. What do you do at the University and how long have you been here? A. I am the Director of Campus Life. This includes running the CUB, Dining Services, overseeing Student Activities, and being the advisor for Student Government and the fraternities. Q. What did you do before coming to Eastern? A. I was at Western New Mexico University for over 17 years in a variety of capacities, including Director of Student Life, Director of Special Events, Director of Ed/Rec, Associate Registrar, and Job Site Developer for Co-operative Education. Q. How do you feel about your current job, and what might you want to change in the future?

Rock and Roll Campus Life Director (photo by Briana Cleveland)

A. I love what I am doing. It combines so many facets of what I have done before into one position. I had gotten away from a lot of direct student contact and didn't realize how much I missed it.

As for change, I believe the overall reputation of the fraternities is not reflective of the great group of young men who are members. I have been working with them about two weeks and and have already seen the beginnings of unity develop where they work together as a unit instead of against each other.

Q. What are your ultimate career goals?

A. I would like to work on my doctorate and ultimately take a position as dean or vice president of Student Affairs somewhere.

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

A. I haven't had much time since I've been here – with trying to get moved and learning all the aspects of my job. But when I do have the time, I enjoy remodeling the town home I bought, working out, golf (badly!!!), ski, and spending time with my daughters. I was involved with the Chamber of Commerce Prospectors in Silver City, president of the Staff Senate for two years, coached the Silver High Dance Team, and also taught an occasional class for the Business Department. I have been asked to teach a Freshman Seminar class here and hope to be able to do that once I get my feet firmly planted on the ground.

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

A. The people are great, as is the overall attitude of the employees. I felt welcome from the moment I stepped foot on campus. Everyone is constantly looking for ways to improve. As for changes, could you see about bringing the mountains closer? I do miss that!!!

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

A. I was born in South Bend, Ind., but grew up in Anderson, right outside Indianapolis. We moved to Albuquerque when I was about 16 so I spent my high school years at Valley High School. I was one of three kids. My brother is in Tracy, Calif., and my sister in Las Vegas, Nev. I attended a fashion college in Dallas for two years and then got my bachelor's and master's from Western. Life growing up was very simple. We didn't have a lot but really didn't know any better. My daughters are amazed at what we did without.

Q. Tell us about your own family?

A. I have two daughters, Cassidy and Tiffany Wolf. Cassidy is 23 and a grad student in biology at Eastern. She received her undergraduate from UNM last fall and has been working summers for the Forest Service in Silver City. Tiffany will be 21 in November and a junior at NMSU majoring in early childhood education. She is very involved in her sorority (although they refer to it as a fraternity), Delta Gamma, and works part-time at a day care. My mother just retired from the Forest Service at the age of 77 and she and my dad still reside in Silver. I also have three dogs, two of which are special needs and my daughter arrived with her three rodents!!!!

Q. What kind of music do you like?

A. I tend to listen to very old rock and roll like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, etc. But my daughters keep me exposed to some of the newer artists when we travel.

Q. What are your favorite foods?

A. I love Italian and seafood but my real weakness is chocolate!!!

Q. What are your favorite sports?

A. I can watch just about any sport but I never miss a NASCAR race. Growing up in Indiana I was exposed to racing from when I was about 8 years old. After that, it's football and hockey (thanks to my Canadian heritage).

Q. What would be your perfect vacation spot (besides an all-expenses-paid trip to Puerto Rico)?

A. I don't know that I would have a perfect spot because there is so much that I haven't seen yet. Overseas, I have always wanted to see Greece and Italy. Here in the states, I've never been to New England. Not just the large cities like New York and Boston, but the country towns also.

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

A. I have been truly blessed in my life and thank the Lord for every single day. With a positive attitude and a lot of hard work, there's nothing that can't be overcome. I am a Christian and have a strong personal relationship with God.

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

A. I have been truly blessed in my life and thank the Lord for every single day. With a positive attitude and a lot of hard work, there's nothing that can't be overcome. I am a Christian and have a strong personal relationship with God. Q. What is one thing you'd really like to do before you die? A. Buy a boat/yacht and live on the ocean. I love the water even though I'm a lousy swimmer and would love to just drift from port to port. Q. Other thoughts? A. Thanks to all of you for making me feel so welcome. After being in Silver City for 25 years, it was a difficult adjustment, but this is now "home."

Barbara Shopping for Yacht (photo by Renee Neely)

Time for Music Appreciation

Dr. Patrice Caldwell, executive director of Planning and Analysis, received a musical clock from ENMU-Roswell at their opening in-service day for the "time" she has spent editing their Self-Study . More photos, Spirit of Eastern winners and years-of-service awards can be found in the ENMU-Roswell section toward the bottom of this issue by clicking on the September Grapevine, edited by Linda Whitehead. (photo by Donna Oracion)

ENMU Gives Former Corrections Guard Chance to Use Computer Degree
Story and top photo by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Calvio also admits that he has been drafted as a different kind of guard on Eastern’s famed noon-time hoopsters. “Their style of ball is definitely different,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting to play against people that old but in that good of shape.”

When Jacob Calvio came to Portales two years ago to work at the University Computer Center, it allowed him to use his associate degree in computer information systems from Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. He worked on the degree while serving as a corrections officer in Colorado City, Texas.

“When I received my degree, the economy wasn’t great for finding a job in the field I wanted, so I stayed working for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,” said Calvio. "I already had been there two years, so it made sense to keep working there. It wasn't the best environment, but it was a great paying job – especially after another three months when I made sergeant." During this time Calvio placed his resume on job Websites such as Monster.com in order to find a job in his field, eventually landing at Eastern. Calvio reflected back on his time as a corrections officer: “It was hard to walk amongst thieves, murderers and pedophiles. You have to control your temper with some of the inmates, and you encounter a few fights here and there.”

He added that he learned from his years in corrections that work is work and you cannot take it home; you have to learn how to switch modes between work and home. Calvio said that what he brought to Eastern through his experiences in corrections is that all people are different and you have to talk to them differently. “You have to learn and listen to everyone as if it's the first time you are meeting them or seeing them,” he said. The former corrections officer said he didn’t know where Portales was until he “Googled” it. (Editor's note: not at all uncommon)

“It was a perfect move for my family and me; and my wife even knew where Portales was,” Calvio said. “We were able to be within a short distance of friends we wanted to visit in Big Spring, as well as being within a short drive of my wife’s family in Hobbs.”

When Calvio first came to Eastern, he was hired in ITS (information technology services) doing client support. “I remember that on my first day we were hit with a computer worm. It was a long and very unforgettable day.”

Calvio, now Eastern’s computer lab supervisor, oversee all of the computer labs that “students touch on campus.”

In Calvio’s spare time he has little interest in playing with computers. “I go home and spend that time with my daughters, Alexis, 5, and Desiree, 18 months, and my wife, Irma,” he said.

“I am also into watching sports on TV,” he admitted. The avid Dallas Cowboy and Texas Longhorn football fan says that a perfect weekend is to be able to watch the Longhorns play on Saturday and his Cowboys on Sunday.

Calvio also admits that he has been drafted as a different kind of guard on Eastern’s famed noon-time hoopsters.

“Their style of ball is definitely different,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting to play against people that old but in that good of shape.”

Calvio, who recently participated in a basketball game between faculty and staff from Clovis Community College and ENMU, said coming from the prison system to Eastern was a refreshing change. "I've been pleasantly surprised about the the closeness of Eastern's faculty and staff. “What Dr. Gamble says is true: Eastern is a lot like a family.”

Currently, the 26-year-old is working on his bachelor’s degree in CIS and expects to finish in “due time.”

“My family and I plan to stay here and let me finish my degree, even if it takes 10 years,” he said laughingly. "We like this area and the people."

Referring to the prison movie “The Longest Yard,” Calvio said that he spent some of his “longest days at the prison, but time just flies by at Eastern.”

New Student Records Manager Settling into New Job Story and photo by Marc Schoder Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University had a changing of the guard in Student Records when Phyllis Seefeld moved from her position as assistant director of Enrollment Services to manager of Student Records. “I have been with the University for nine years and will now be serving the students in a different function,” said Ms. Seefeld. She said that in her time at the University she has had the opportunity to work with Student Records, but is now getting to know the details. Ms. Seefeld added that one of her goals in the coming months is to ensure that Student Records is always student friendly. “One of the main focuses of this office as well as the University is student success,” she said.

The new manager said that she also plans to make herself more visible to faculty and students. She added that plans are in the works to make degree plans more readily available to deans and department chairs. “That idea was brought to me by one of our deans,” she said. “I am also open to hearing other suggestions from students and faculty.”

Ms. Seefeld reflected back on her career so far while at Eastern: “I started in the Registrar’s office, then moved away to Alaska with my husband,” she said. “When I returned to this area, I applied for a position in Enrollment Services and just worked my way up the ladder.”

She said that during her time here that she has enjoyed working at Eastern and plans to retire from the University when the time comes.

“Eastern by itself is a small community, as well as a great place to work,” she said.

Rain Gives Shrimp Boil a Beach Feel (photos, copy and captions by Janice Cowen)

Over a hundred alumni and friends braved the storm on Aug. 19 to attend the 3rd Annual Alumni Shrimp Boil. Orlando and Melody Ortega hosted the event for the Portales Alumni Chapter in their beautiful backyard. The weather broke just in time for rain-soaked guests to enjoy jumbo shrimp, corn on the cob, sausage, potatoes and mushrooms cooked in a mouth-watering Cajun seasoning! Wes Cowen (BA’98) from Albuquerque served as “head chef”, assisted by many Eastern alums. As a result of this successful event, over $3,000 in scholarship funds were raised for Portales High School students who ill attend ENMU next fall. Recipients of the 2005 scholarships were Rebekah and Joshua Gonzales, daughter and son of Pat and Corrine Gonzales. Alumni Affairs would like to thank the many people who volunteered to help and also to Karen Siewert at Mark’s Eastern Grill for her generosity in donating the food.

Rain Won't Stop Us	Just Hanging Out

The Weatherman Said...	Here to Serve

Survivors of the Storm	Hungry Guest	Head Chef

Start Your Burners	Family Affair

Look at That Shrimp	Good Crowd, Great Food

Kiss the Cooks

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Alan W. Garrett, professor of education foundations, 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.

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The Academy of American Franciscan History has published the chapter The Franciscan Fathers and the Alcalde System at Mission Santa Barbara, 1786-1824, by Drs. Gerald and Linda Gies, in Francis in the Americas, Academy of American Franciscan History, Berkeley, CA, 2006

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Eastern New Mexico University professor of finance David Hemley agreed with Air Force assessments of the impending personnel dip at Cannon Air Force Base. Any slowdown in growth should be minimal and fleeting, he said. [the rest of the story]

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Clovis Police Chief Bill Carey, an ENMU graduate, is retiring after 29 years of service. [the rest of the story]

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Dr. Anthony Schroeder, professor of communication, participated in the Military Installation Voluntary Education Review (MIVER) of the Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base.

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Terry Cron, a former Greyhound football player, has coached three different Texas high school teams to state titles. [the rest of the story]

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ENMU graduate Tonya Davis is the head coach of the San Jon varsity volleyball team. [the rest of the story]

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Kayla Paulk, vocal coach and accompanist, recently returned from Orlando, Fla., where she served her sixth consecutive year as a coach/accompanist on the faculty of V.O.I.C.Experience!, an intensive operatic workshop created by world-renowned Metropolitan Opera Verdi baritone Sherrill Milnes.

Over 60 professional and collegiate singers from around the world participated in the program, including singers on the rosters of the Metropolitan Opera and Deutsche Opera, as well as students from both the undergraduate and graduate programs of The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes, Boston University and Northwestern University.

Joining Mrs. Paulk on the faculty were Sherrill Milnes, Tito Capobianco (former director at NYC Opera), Jennifer Larmore (mezzo-soprano), Maria Spacagna (soprano), Trish McCaffrey (vocal coach at the Metropolitan Opera), and Eric Dillner (director, Shreveport Opera).

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The University community is saddened at the loss of Lora Wood's husband, Jerry, on Tuesday evening. Services for Mr. Wood were held on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Central Christian Church in in Portales.

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A memorial service for Dr. William "Bill" Rosin, Professor Emeritus of Industrial Education, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the First Presbyterian Church of Portales. Dr. Rosin was an Eastern alum and professor for 28 years.

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

Open House at Presbyterian Campus House This Morning – Join us at the Presbyterian Campus House, 1118 West University, Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and help us kick-off our first come-and-go Faculty/Staff Brown Bag Lunch. We will even furnish your lunch for this first go round! Come, eat and enjoy visiting.

For further information, call Dr. Mary Kallus at 2219 or Millie Boyle at 356.5429.

ENMU Band Member on ESPN2 Tonight – Chris Mondragon, ENMU band member, can be seen in the Drum Corps International 2006 World Championships competition, which will be broadcast from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday by ESPN2. [read]

Superusers Group Teaching Microsoft Word – The superusers group will teach the beginning sessions of Microsoft Word from 9-10 a.m. on Sept. 6, or 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 in UCC 107.

A few of the topics to be covered include: Saving Documents, Opening Documents, Document Map, Zoom Feature, Spell Check/Thesaurus, Printing Documents, Page Break/Section Break, Using Fonts, Changing color/highlighting text, Page Setup, Viewing, etc.

To reserve your spot, e-mail super.user2@enmu.edu.

Greyhound Gridironers on Radio Thursday Night – The Greyhound football team will open the 2006 season at 6 p.m. (MT) Thursday night in Tahlequah, Okla., against Northeastern State in a Lone Star crossover game between the North and South Division teams. The game will be broadcast on KSEL radio (95.3 FM).

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.

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. For after-work hours and weekends, please dial 311 or use cell phone number 760.2945.

Tentative Fall Arts Calendar – [read]

KENW–TV Purchases Switching and Graphics Equipment – KENW, a PBS affiliate located in Portales, N.M., has purchased a multichannel master control switcher and routing switcher system from Utah Scientific. [the rest of the story]

Bosses Luncheon Set for October 10 – Mark your calendars, the bosses luncheon is set for Oct. 10 in the Campus Union Ballroom. We will provide more information as details are finalized. We are in need of a canoe or a gondola. If anyone has one they would be willing to let us borrow, contact Bonnie Sink at 4450. Thank you.

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.

Board of Regents Agenda for September 7 Meeting – [agenda]

'Under the Big Top' Theme for Homecoming – 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.

Still Time to Sign Up for Wellness – Another fall semester is here, and the Wellness folks encourage you to join the Lifelong Wellness program. Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. Faculty and staff enrolled in Lifelong Wellness may choose to use the MaxPAC and Natatorium; employees not enrolled in Lifelong Wellness need to buy a pass for those facilities.

To enroll for fall, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell her which option you would like.
1-credit (You need to accumulate 27 half-hour activity sessions.)
2-credits (You need to accumulate 54 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell her the class and meeting days/times, and she'll save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. Sessions are scheduled for:
Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Workplace Spanish Courses Offered Again – Please join Dr. Vitelio Contreras for a great class in Conversational Spanish. The class is available on Monday and Wednesday from noon to 12:50 p.m. or on Tuesday and Thursday from 5-5:50 p.m. for the first eight weeks. It will also be offered at the same days and times the second eight weeks.

Faculty and staff may use their tuition waiver for this 1 credit hour Conversational Spanish course.

You will be registered when you attend the class in JWLA 111. If you have any questions, please call Maggie Gardels at 562.2421 or e-mail mary.gardels@enmu.edu.

ENMU Women Invited to Fall Breakfast – ENMU Women invites any woman associated with the University as a member of the faculty or staff, the wife of faculty or staff, or a current or past student to their annual Fall Breakfast (cost is free). This year’s breakfast will be held at Dr. Gamble’s home (1600 W. Cherry) on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9:30 am. Activities will include electing new officers, discussing the coming year’s activities and drawing for door prizes.

For those not familiar with ENMU Women, the organization began some 70 years ago by a group of faculty wives who called themselves the Faculty Dames. They saw it as a way of getting to know other women and benefiting the university. To this day that goal has not changed and ENMU Women stands as one of the last remaining organizations of its kind in America. Almost from the beginning, the organization has been making small no-interest loans to students to help out in crisis situations. A few years ago, ENMU Women began offering scholarships to non-traditional female students.

Membership is easy and painless: it only costs $5 for new members and $15 for continuing members and there are only two official meetings per year: the Fall Breakfast and the Spring Lunch. Activities available for members include: delivering Meals on Wheels; getting decorating ideas and eating a delicious meal at "Holiday Happenings" hosted by Altrusa; maintaining the Memorial Garden to the victims of the September 11 attacks; the Lovers’ for Learning Scholarship Dinner and Auction; enjoying good food and conversation with the “Dining Around” Gourmet Group; the We’re Back Party in the spring; the Whirlwind Tours to Christmas on the Pecos in Carlsbad; and other events to get involved in if you choose.

For more information, call Belinda Hilliard at 2315.

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.

Next Film Human Rights Film Series Set for September 11 – The next film in the Human Rights Film Series is “Sir! No Sir!” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, in the Sandia Room of the CUB.

It was the winner for Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Film Festival. The film’s Website is: http://www.sirnosir.com/

The following description was provided by ENMU professor Doug Morris: “If you ever wanted to end a war…'Sir! No Sir!', a stirring, instructive and inspiring film about challenging power, questioning authority, thinking critically, risking life, great courage, the horrors of war, protecting the innocent, the power of exposing the truth, solidarity, and the struggle for peace, justice and humanity during a period of aggression, war, government lies and deception, mass killing, and vast inhumanity. 'Sir! No Sir!' examines a crucial part of U.S. history, highly relevant today, that has been suppressed: the wide-ranging resistance and protest movement organized inside the U.S. military to stop the U.S. attacks on Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The Boston Globe said, “[David] Zeigler’s movie is a timely salute to the risky and brave men and women who had the temerity to not only think for themselves but to speak their minds.”

The film will be followed by discussion. For more information, contact: doug.morris@enmu.edu, ext. 2207.

Other films in the series:

September 18: Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land
October 2: Heart and Minds
October 16: Rebels with a Cause
October 30: Why We Fight
November 13: Bread and Roses
December 4: Fidel: the Untold Story

Latino Leadership Summit Set for September 22 – Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. and Eastern New Mexico University will host the second Latino Leadership Summit on Friday, Sept. 22. Speakers from across the country will address several hundred students from across New Mexico and Texas. Last year's speakers included National Council de la Raza representative Christian Lozano, State Representative Jose Compos, federal programs director for the Clovis school district David Briseño, motivational speaker Roy Juarez, and keynote speaker and founder of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. and political activist Agustin “Gus” Garcia.

For more information, click www.LatinoLeadershipSummit.com, or e-mail Diego Espinoza at Diegotrack@hotmail.com.

Information About Season Tickets for Theatre and Dance – [here]

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: Sept. 20, 6-7 p.m. – Instructional Center, Room 206

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

Speaker to Address Impact of Columbus on Native Americans – "In the Wake of Columbus: The Biological Consequences of Contact and Colonialism in the Americas," Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m., Becky Sharp Auditorium in College of Business [details]

KENW-TV Needs Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Fall Festival 2006 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering the telephones for a few hours through Sept. 10 for Fall Festival 2006.

If you are interested in helping us with the drive, please call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.

'L' Drive Being Added for Computers – During the week of Sept. 5, ITS will be remotely creating and automatically adding the L drive for faculty and staff as was covered in the Back-to-School sessions earlier. Once it has been added, you will find it in the list of available drives when you double click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. You may use the L drive as you would any other drive on your computer.

The L drive, however, will be backed up by the university network backup system and will then be permanently archived in case you need to retrieve copies of lost or damaged files or data.

More e-mails will follow next week that will give you more information on the following topics:
* How to use the L drive
* How to map the L drive if you use a MAC
* What to do if you still login to DOM@ENMU
* What to do if the L drive does not automatically appear

For more information, ITS Helpdesk, at 562.4357.

Freshmen Making Adjustment at ENMU – [read story from Portales News-Tribune]

End of New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

No Age Restrictions at Dawg Days (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Dr. Alex Garman, assistant professor of history, starts early convincing of daughter Keely, 20 months, that Eastern's high quality but affordable education would be a wise choice in preparing for her future career.

Den mother Diana tells her International Students that it is never too early to talk their siblings into coming across the pond and checking Eastern out.

General Comments and Compliments

"The attached agenda is for publication by your publication folks who publicize our public meetings, publicly." – an anonymous secretary to the ENMU president

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"I’m at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal now writing for the features section. I’ve been here about three months. Before this I was in Victoria, Texas, covering education. I’m slowly moving up in the newspaper world. People are always asking me where I went to school, and I proudly boast about ENMU. If you’re interested in my latest work, you can go to my site at www.tracymsimmons.com – Tracy Simmons

Quote of the Week

"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a terrible warning." – Catherine Aird

Everyone's a Comedian

Employee Takes Kids and Friends to Meet Comedian – Diana Cordova, director of Multicultural Affairs, took (L-R) Clovis High School senior Thomas Tyler and her kids, Derrick and Debra Thompson, and their friend CHS freshman Megan Welsh to see (center) comedian Ty Barnett in the Ballroom at ENMU's Dawg Days. Barnett finished second on NBC's "Last Comic Standing." (photo by Diana Cordova)

Practice Makes Perfect

The Portales Fire Department used these houses that will be demolished to make room for the future home of the new ENMU student apartments for a training exercise. (photos by Marc Schoder)

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 Extended Learning offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

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.

Beginning Guitar – For students 12-18 years Mondays, Sept. 11-Nov. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,SAS-166. Instructor Kirby Rowan states no prior experience is required, but you must have a playable guitar, notebook and pen. The fee is $75. Please register by Sept. 6.

Parent Empowerment-How to Help Your Children Learn – Find out six easy steps on how to help your children learn easier in this interactive class taught by Jo Laney, ENMU Grants and Contracts, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6:30-9 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $25. Please register by Sept. 7.

World Dance – Ages 10 years through adult can learn different forms of ethnic dance with Dayna Kennedy Wednesdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 6, 6-6:50 p.m., GA-11. The fee is $75. Please wear long skirt with hip scarf and register by Sept. 8.

Night Sky-A Look at Our Universe – Bring your binoculars and join astronomy enthusiast Mick Hoffman Friday, Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m., Tech-119A. A planisphere is included with your registration of $10 per family. Please register by Sept. 12.

Pilates – Join Joseph Sanders Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 5-Nov. 30, 5:20-6 p.m., UTC-161 this semester. Be sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. No classes will be held Oct. 3, 5, 10, 12, 26, 31 and Nov. 23. The fee is $60. Please register by Aug. 31.

Yoga – Relax and stretch your body with Lisa Moyer Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 6-Nov. 29, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel and mat. The fee is $65. An optional textbook can be acquired for approximately $10. Please register by Aug. 31.

Introduction to Homeschooling – This workshop, conducted twice for your convenience by Barbara Senn, will introduce the basics of homeschooling Thursday, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m., ED-118 or Tuesday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, GA-7. The fee is only $10 including one or both parents. Please register by Sept 1 or 7, respectively.

Beginning Tennis – Andy Mason welcomes both beginners and intermediate players ages 8 through adult Thursdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ENMU Tennis Courts next to the College of Business. The fee is $70. Tennis racket and balls and athletic shoes are required. Please register by Sept. 1.

Tumbling – Deborah McGrew offers three skill-related tumbling classes this fall, Fridays, Sept. 8-Dec. 1, GA-11. Beginning Tumbling for ages 5 years and older meets 6-6:50 p.m. for $70; Intermediate Tumbling meets 7-7:50 p.m. for $70; and Advanced Tumbling meets 8-8:50 p.m. for $75. Please register by Sept. 5.

Scuba Diving – This Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) Open Water Scuba class will be held over two weekends, Sept. 8-10 at ENMU and Sept. 23-24 in Santa Rosa at Blue Hole with Mike Hale instructing. Please call Distance Education and Outreach at 562.2165 for information on locations, times, materials and fees. Please register by Sept. 5.

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
Word series – Get rid of any and all formatting
If you are working with a document that is highly formatted, and you are looking for a quick and easy way to get rid of any and all formatting for a selection of text, here is a quick way to do it:
• Highlight your text selection.
• Cut or copy the selection to the Clipboard.
• Start the Notepad accessory.
• Paste the Clipboard contents (your selection) into the Notepad.
Since the Notepad accessory can only work with unformatted text, all formatting for your text selection is removed. You can then either save your selection as a text file, or copy it back to the Clipboard and paste it back into Word.

Excel series – Copying a Chart
You can copy a chart in several ways, If it is a chart on its own chart sheet, you can choose Move or Copy Sheet from the Edit menu, right click on the sheet tab and select Move or Copy, or simply hold down the Ctrl key and drag the tab to the location of the copy.

You can select an embedded chart and use Copy and Paste from the Edit menu, you can use the Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V keyboard equivalents, or you can hold down the Ctrl key while dragging the chart with the mouse to a new location. If you also hold the Alt key while moving or resizing a chart, the edges of the chart line up with the cell boundaries.
Make sure you select a cell for the location of the pasted chart. Pasting with a chart selected copies each series from the copied chart onto the selected chart.

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 4846 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 - Directory Assistance
These are chargeable calls, therefore a long distance code must be used. This also includes New Mexico.

Dial *6*, your long distance code and the # sign, 6, area code, 555.1212 or use one of the free directory assistance services offered: 800.FRE.E411 (800.373.3411) or 800.411.6386.

Cellular service providers charge from $1 to $2 for directory assistance but either of the free directory services listed above can also be used from your cell phone.

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

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

If you are an undergraduate student and you plan to graduate after your fall 2006 semester, please apply for graduation by Sept. 15.
 
The preliminary graduation application, survey and march in commencement forms are available at www.enmu.edu/graduation.
 
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.

A new student e-mail was deployed this semester as mentioned in the back to school meetings. Please let the helpdesk know of any issues sending e-mail to students. Over 11,000 accounts have been created on the student e-mail system. The vast majority of accounts are correct, but as with any project of this size, a few student account have had issues.

ITS Helpdesk, 562.4357

The Greyhound Sound Color Guard is looking for new members. If you are interested in joining, there are still positions available.  Please come to the audition whether you have experience or not.
 
DATE: Tuesday, Sept. 5
TIME: 3 p.m.
PLACE: Music Building, Room 109
 
Please wear close-fitting work-out clothing and tennis shoes.
 
If you are unavailable during the audition time but interested, please contact Dustin Seifert at 562.2671 or Dustin.Seifert@enmu.edu to make other arrangements.
 
Scholarships are still available.

A new section of (002) of REL 103, Survey of New Testament, is now open for registration. The instructor for this course will be Jim McGowan and the class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:30 p.m. For further information, contact Maggie Gardels at 562.2421.

If you are proud of Eastern New Mexico University and are looking for a fun way to show it, then we may be looking for you.  ENMU is looking for a new Ralph mascot.  Anyone interested in showing off their school spirit can contact B.J. Bernet at 693.1060 or 762.4183.  Thanks your school support. 

Are you outgoing, organized, a sophomore or above, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and enjoy working with students?  The ENMU Freshman Seminar program is looking for students to serve as Learning Facilitators for UNIV 101.  A stipend is available. If you are interested in applying, a complete job description and application is available in the Advising Center (SAS 232) or e-mail Cheryl.Pachak-Brooks@enmu.edu. Completed applications are due no later than Tuesday, Aug. 22. 

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 November 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

Updates from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]

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

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. For after-work hours and weekends, please dial 311 or use cell phone number 760.2945.

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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