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Eleven ENMU Members Attend MBAA Conference in Chicago by Dr. Steven Palmer Assistant Professor of Law

Over Spring Break 11 members of the ENMU community were involved with the Master of Business Administration Association International Conference at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. MBAA International is an association of 13 business discipline-related organizations. Approximately 850 professors attended this year’s conference representing most states and some foreign countries. Attendees came from North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Dr. David Hemley, professor of finance, and former ENMU professor of accounting Dr. Donald Morris (now at University of Illinois – Springfield) won the McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper Award for “Corporate Governance and the Ethics of Designated Senior Financial Managers: Tracking Sarbanes-Oxley Code of Ethics Waivers.” Dr. Steven Palmer, assistant professor of business law/management, and Dr. Lee Weyant, associate professor of management, co-authored “Central City Makes a Promotion – Part C” with Dr. George McNary, assistant professor of business law at Creighton University. The paper won the Best Paper Award for the Business, Society and Government (BSG) Consortium. This past year Dr. Palmer was vice president and Executive Proceedings Editor for the BSG Consortium. Dr. Palmer was re-elected vice president and named program chair for the 2008 BSG Consortium meeting to be held in conjunction with the 2008 MBAA International Conference. Business graduate student William Pratt was editor of the 2007 BSG Proceedings. Dr. John Stockmyer, assistant professor of marketing, and Dr. Palmer conducted the panel discussion “Educating Future Business Leaders: Using Technology to Enhance Business Education.” Also participating in the preparation for the panel discussion were Dr. Weyant and business graduate student Teresa Main. Dr. Janet Roehl, professor of communication, and Dr. Anthony Schroeder, professor of communication, prepared a presentation titled “Educating Business Professionals in Online Communication: Corporate Social Responsibility and Company Web Sites.” Dr. Roehl presented the session in Chicago. Dr. Etienne Musonera, assistant professor of marketing, presented two papers in the Academy of International Business Midwest conference. The paper, “Spillover Effects on Value Added Activities in Emerging Markets: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa,” was co-authored with Attila Yaprak and Leslie Monplaisir, both from Wayne State University. Dr. Musonera collaborated with Uzziel Ndagijimana of Campus de Mburabuturo on the paper “A Mixed Economic Integration Model for Africa.” The papers will be published in The Journal of International Business Research and Practice (JIBRP) Proceedings. Dr. Justin Zhang, assistant professor of computer information systems, presented his paper, “Team Structure, Synergy, and Role of Information Technology,” in the Society for the Advancement of Information Systems meeting. Dr. Zhang was the sole author of the paper. Three ENMU graduate students were in Chicago to present papers. Mr. Pratt presented three papers. “The Relationship between Bed Count and Net Revenue at Specialty Hospitals” and “Predicting U.S. Congressional Elections” (co-authored with Dr. Hemley) were presented in the BSG Consortium meeting. His paper “Ownership Issues in Specialty Hospitals” was presented in the Business and Health Administration Association meeting and published in the association’s proceedings. Bogdan Stanca, graduate business student, presented “Determinants of CEO Compensation: A Look at the Forbes 500,” a paper that was co-authored with Dr. Hemley. Communication graduate student Michelle L. Lievense presented the paper “Hospital or Zoo? Zoo Recommended: Compliance-Gaining Strategies and Emergency Healthcare Management” to the BSG Consortium. The two award winning papers were published in the BSG Consortium Proceedings. The BSG Proceedings is a double-blind, peer reviewed publication that accepted for publication only 15 percent the papers presented at the BSG Consortium meeting. Dr. Palmer also had two papers published in the Midwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business Proceedings. The papers were “Is Academic Freedom at Risk?” and “The Delicate Balance: A Federal Human Resource Manager’s Guide to Privacy” (co-author Dr. McNary). The Legal Studies proceedings accepted less than 20 percent of the papers presented as a result of its double-blind, peer review process. A note of interest, former ENMU assistant professor of business law Robert Sprague (now at the University of Wyoming) was awarded the Best Paper Award by the Midwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business. His paper was titled “Director Privacy and Corporate Governance: 21st Century Standards.” Finally, Dr. Palmer and Dr. McNary presented the paper “Law in Movies: A Guide to Films for Business Law” to the Midwest Academy of Legal Studies in Business. At the conclusion of the presentation, Dr. Palmer was invited by Dr. Robert Bennett, the program chair for the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Conference, to present his paper and be a panel member in a discussion regarding the use of movies in business law classes at the annual conference this August in Indianapolis. ALSB is the national association of business law professors.

Art Professor Creates 'Mace' for Use at Commencements

Long Tradition in War and Academia – Gregg Senn (blue shirt), professor of art, recently made this "mace" and its holder from black walnut for use at ENMU commencements. Also present at the presentation were President Gamble, Dean Michael Sitton, and Vice President Robert Vartabedian. The metal head has Eastern's symbol . Academic maces are descended from war clubs carried in medieval times by the bodyguards of civil officers. An academic mace symbolizes the authority invested in the president by a school's governing body. The mace is an integral part of commencement exercises when students are invested of degrees by the lawful authority of the university. Eastern's mace will, most likely, be carried at the front of the commencement procession by a senior faculty member. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Quote of the Week

"I wish they'd design a 'mace' for use on unruly students." – anonymous employee

Professor Discusses Nine Personality Styles Story and photo by Roma Vivas Communication Services

Dr. Kathleen Pittman says there are nine personality styles grouped into three triads.

According to Dr. Kathleen Pittman, associate professor of reading and language arts, personality styles are based on the Enneagram system, which is constituted by nine personality styles. The Enneagram groups these personality styles in three main triads. The first triad is called the "instinctive" triad constituted by the personality styles of the challenger, the peacemaker and the reformer. The second is the "feeling" triad, which includes the helper, the achiever and the individualist personality style. The last is the "thinking" which has the observer, the loyalist and enthusiast. According to Dr. Pittman, knowing the concept of personality styles is very helpful because the person gets to know him or herself better and understand how to live with others in harmony.

“When I started studying personality styles, I laughed at myself a lot because I realized that people like me are very hard to live with, but it has helped me a lot in my personal life,” Dr. Pittman said.

She says that she teaches her students, who are teachers themselves, to be aware of the different personalities of their students.

“I want my students acutely aware of the children that they teach, not to label them, but to be aware of their behaviors. I want my students to be more tolerant and observant of their students,” Dr. Pittman said.

For more information on the Enneagram system, and too see which personality style you are, go to http://www.enneagraminstitute.com.

On April 5, Ann Pettigrew from Graham Title presented ENMU president Dr. Steven G. Gamble a $2,500 check on behalf of the New Mexico Land Title Association for the Association's “Chili” Currier Scholarship Fund. This gift builds on their $10,000 donation received in 2004 when the scholarship was established to assist ENMU students. (photo by Lavonda Franco)

ENMU Couple Meets 'One Time at Band Camp' by Marc Schoder Communications Services

Who would have ever thought that the line “One time at band camp...” from the American Pie movie would hold true for how an ENMU couple met. Dr. Newton and Belinda Hilliard, married for 24 years, came to Eastern in the fall of 2000, with one of the appeals being that it was close to where they were born and raised in Plainview, Texas. “We were both very familiar with Eastern’s reputation prior to coming here from the New Orleans area,” said Dr. Hilliard, associate professor of chemistry.

Newt and Belinda Hilliard met at band camp. (photo by Marc Schoder)

The couple met, ironically, at band camp during high school. “He was a year ahead of me in school,” said Belinda, executive secretary for Planning and Analysis. “We are opposite enough that we complement each other.”

The Hilliards are known for their evening wear. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

The couple reflected on their first date and one particular part of it came to mind. “He came to my parents' place and he got to meet not just my parents, but other extended family members,” said Belinda. Dr. Hilliard added jokingly that he “ran the gauntlet that day.” They went to dinner and a show, but which show has long since faded from their memories. Dr. Hilliard added jokingly that Belinda was the "only one who could put up with me.” In addition to their jobs, the parents of three teenaged children keep themselves busy away from campus. “I’m the scoutmaster, and she’s my backup” said Dr. Hilliard gesturing toward Belinda. The couple like to travel in their free time, however, there is one area in which their skillss do not mesh. “I have a brown thumb,” said Belinda. Dr. Hilliard said that he likes to get out in the garden, however, he discourages Belinda from joining him. “Over the years she has killed numerous plants,” he said with a grin.

The couple said that they will continue to call Portales home for many years. “We like the small-town atmosphere,” said Dr. Hilliard. Belinda added that they are able to let their kids play in the yard without worrying about them disappearing.

Other things the couple like about Portales are the sunsets and the 300-plus days of sunshine a year.
“I can walk out my back door and see the Milky Way,” said Dr. Hilliard. He added that he loves Portales so much, he wants to be buried here.

The couple also enjoys working for Eastern. “Since we both work here, we can just walk across campus to each other's office if we need something or just want to have lunch together,” said Belinda. “The kids also know where to find us if they need us,” added Dr. Hilliard.

The couple noted that the University takes care of its employees. “When Belinda was in the hospital, the president of the university called to check up on her,” Dr. Hilliard said. “You don’t get that at a large university.”

The couple believes that one of the biggest strengths of the University is its small class sizes and the personal attention given to each student. “At most universities, you are sitting in large classrooms and the professor doesn’t even know you are there,” said Dr. Hilliard.

He noted that in the sciences, the department is receiving a facility and equipment that most small schools don’t get. “This is almost unprecedented for a small school,” said Dr. Hilliard. “It only helps build on Eastern’s great reputation.”

Belinda summed up the couple's Eastern experience: "Eastern treats us like family, and gives us the support we need to remain here as a family."

Denver Native Heading to D.C. for Internship Story and photo by Marc Schoder Communication Services

Suzanna Going to D.C. Without a Banjo on Her Knee

22-year-old Denver native Suzanna Jones was award an internship in Washington, D.C., working for the Division of Biological Infrastructure at the National Science Foundation. Ms. Jones, who will graduate in May from Eastern with a degree in microbiology, will work in a science-policy oriented internship. "I will be mentored by program officers involved in making science policy and implementing national programs focused on science and engineering," said Ms. Jones. She added that the internship would give her an opportunity to gain some experience outside of the lab, as well as an opportunity to see another part of the country. She said she hopes to experience the "scientific world" outside of the laboratory, as well as making great contacts. Ms. Jones said being in the Washington, D.C., area will be a tremendously exciting experience in itself. "I've had lots of fun going on small travel adventures in the past, so this will be a fantastic personal experience as well," she said.

Employee/Student Briefs

LeNeva Madden was a presenter at the Sungard Summit 2007 in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 19-22. LeNeva made two different presentations on the Banner XtenderSolutions. Sungard Higher Education is the owner of Banner software. There were 8,200 attendees from higher education at the Sungard Summit 2007. Banner XtenderSoluions is the program for the Imaging. Banner XtenderSolutions is the only imaging and document management solution suite specifically designed for higher education that launches documents and content directly from Banner as well as providing secure access to materials unrelated to Banner or other SunGard Higher Education systems. This client/server and web-based solution provides imaging, document management, data capture, storage management, and output capture and report management for individual departments and for the entire institution. (courtesy photo)

Dr. Juchao Yan attended the 233rd American Chemical Society National Meeting on March 25-29 in Chicago, Ill., and delivered an invited talk titled “Formation of Viologen-Functionalized Monolayers in Nanoporous Anodic Alumina for Reagentless Multiplexing Biosensing.”

Dr. Alan W. Garrett, professor of education foundations, wrote a chapter titled “Jesse H. Newlon and Education for Democratic Citizenship” for the recently published Addressing Social Issues in the Classroom and Beyond: The Pedagogical Efforts of Pioneers in the Field, edited by Samuel Totten of the University of Arkansas and Jon Pederson of the University of Oklahoma.

Wanda Newberry, D'Lyn Ford and Wendel Sloan pose with the two "Grand Award" basketballs and certificates that Communication Services received at the CASE IV Conference in Dallas. The conference used a "Final Four" theme, with Eastern defeating a number of NCAA Division I universities to win championships in two categories. (photo by Nerissa Custer)

Communication Services won two Grand Awards (first place) at the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV Conference in Dallas on April 1-4. District IV includes universities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Dave Ortega, graphic designer, won in the "Poster" category for Eastern's Communication Festival. Finishing second and third were the University of New Mexico and Baylor University. "They like me; they really like me," bubbled Ortega. Wendel Sloan, director of media relations, won in "Radio Spots" for a script written for the Bond B campaign using a James Bond theme (suggested by Deborah Bentley). Finishing second and third were the University of Texas at Arlington and Southwestern Oklahoma. "It was an honor just to be nominated," Sloan said humbly.

ENMU employees attending the CASE IV Conference were Ronnie Birdsong (not pictured), Janice Cowen, Wanda Newberry, D'Lyn Ford, Nerissa Custer (graduate assistant who won a scholarship to attend), and Wendel Sloan (behind the camera).
(To see uncensored photos from Eastern's "night on the town" in Dallas, contact Monday Memo editor.)

Priya Sharma, a high school student from Clovis studying clarinet with Dr. Tamara Raatz of the ENMU Department of Music, was awarded first prize in the Wind Division of the Santa Fe Pro Musica Young Artist Scholarship Competition on March 31. In the competition she performed the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, K. 622, from memory, along with the Brahms Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, accompanied by pianist Brian Uerling. Priya will perform on the ENMU Clarinet Studio Recital on Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall, and in a Young Artist Recital sponsored by the Santa Fe Pro Musica on May 20.

Participants in Chris Beaty/Michael Ellzey Recital

Horns of Plenty – Participants in the April 3 faculty recital of Drs. Chris Beaty and Michael Ellzey were: Dr. Michael Ellzey, trumpet; Dr. Chris Beaty, saxophone; Dr. Tracy Carr, oboe; Ms. Suzanna Martinez, oboe; Mrs. Kayla Paulk, piano and organ; Ms. Hailey Schoeffel, basson; and Ms. Amanda Lee, oboe. (courtesy photo)

Scenes from Oscar Robinson's Farewell

At Portales Country Club – A large crowd of friends and colleagues turned out at the Portales Country Club on March 31 to say farewell to Oscar Robinson as he retired after 22 years of service as director of University Personnel Services. [farewell story by Karl Terry] [retirement story by Wendel Sloan] (photos by Juliann Villanueva)

"I thank Eastern for the opportunity; I could not have asked for a better place to work." – Oscar Robinson

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

Payroll and Personnel Offices Being Merged – The ENMU Payroll and Personnel Offices are being merged to form one ENMU Office of Human Resources. Elaine Ennis will serve as the Director of Human Resources and Chris Mullins will serve as the Associate Director, along with her continuing roll as the Affirmative Action/Grievance Officer.

The newly formed department will continue to be housed in separate locations on a temporary basis. However, a combined move to Admin. 113 is anticipated by the end of May. Until the move is complete, all business and correspondence should continue to be directed as follows:

Payroll related business should be directed to: Admin. 117, Ext 2320, Station 4. Personnel related business should be directed to: Admin. 207, Ext 2115, Station 21.

DA Speaking on Tuesday, April 10 – The Criminal Justice Association proudly presents Clovis District Attorney Matt Chandler on Tuesday, April 10, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. He will explain METH WATCH, a community drug program he helped develop. Criminal Justice majors, especially, and all interested citizens are encouraged to attend.

Monday Memo Deadline Semi-Real – The Thursday noon deadline for submitting items to the Monday Memo is semi-real. Those submitting items on Friday and even on the weekends need to at least buy the editor a DQ Blizzard (pecan cluster). Also, please send items to monday.memo@enmu.edu and not to the editor's personal inbox. (Otherwise, they may get mixed up with updates from Jimmy Buffett's tour schedule.)

Information on Working as Foreign Attaché Set for Thursday – Have you ever thought about working as a foreign attaché for the U.S. State Department?  Here is your opportunity to find out what that career would be like, or working in other positions for the State Department.
 
You are invited to attend a presentation and Q/A session with Shannon Lankford, attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, on Thursday, April 12, from 1-2 p.m. in COB 128.
 
Mr. Lankford is an Information Management Specialist/Information Programs Officer and has previously been assigned with the Department of State to India, China, Kenya, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Thailand, the Office of the Executive Director of the Bureau of African Affairs in Washington, and at NATO Headquarters is Brussels Belgium.  Additionally, he has served with the Department of State in Saudi Arabia during the first Gulf War, Mogadishu Somalia, Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina, Monrovia Liberia, Baghdad Iraq (both with Coalition Provisional Authority and the U.S. Embassy) and numerous other locations throughout Asia and Africa.
 
For more information, contact Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211.

Mudd Volleyball Tournament Set for April 14 – The 2007 ENMU Foundation Mudd Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, April 14. All proceeds will benefit scholarships for ENMU students. The tournament starts at noon behind Lincoln Hall. Pick up registration forms at any McDonald's, in the ENMU Campus Union Building, or by going to http://www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/development/mudvolleyball.htm.
 
The tournament is sponsored by the Student Senate and the ENMU Foundation.  The registration fee is $80 per team. All details are on the website.

Oral PE Exams Set for April 17 – Master of Physical Education Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will be on Tuesday, April 17, for Amber Shaw from 2-4 p.m. in Greyhound Arena, Room 7. For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Comprehensive Education Workshop and Exams Set for June 9 and 23 – Comprehensive Exam Workshop for the College of Education and Technology is on Saturday, June 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.Saturday. Comprehensive Exam is on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. If you have any questions, contact the Graduate Coordinators: Dr. Mark Isham at mark.isham@enmu.edu or Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas at romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu.

ENMU Women Hosting Lovers for Learning on April 21 – ENMU Women would like to invite everyone to attend their 4th “Annual” Lovers for Learning Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction. The event will be Saturday, April 21, at the First Presbyterian Church of Portales in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost will be $20 per person with proceeds going to fund the ENMU Women Scholarship.

Please join them for an evening of entertainment, good-hearted bidding “wars,” good food and good conversations. Help them to continue to support ENMU students through scholarships.

For more information, or to make reservations, contact Geralyn Million, 562.2255 (daytime) or 359.0745 (evenings) or Belinda Hilliard, 356.0624 (evenings).

Two Students from Educational Talent Search Receive Scholarships – Educational Talent Search announced today that two students in its program have been named recipients of the Daniels Scholarship and will be attending colleges and universities across the United States in the fall.

Zanessa Dodd from Melrose High School and Joshua Pacheco from Ft. Sumner High School were nominated for the scholarship by Educational Talent Search, a program that provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to the post-secondary school of their choice. [continued]

Banner Has Checking Feature for Prerequisites – Students will begin registering for courses soon. ENMU will implement the prerequisite checking feature of Banner registration for summer and fall classes. Students who have not satisfactorily completed the prerequisites for a course or are not currently taking the prerequisites will have their registration blocked. [continued]

ASENMU Hosting Two-Day Golf Tournament on April 28-29 – ASENMU student government is hosting a two-day golf tournament on April 28-29 on the Whispering Winds Golf Course at Cannon Air Force Base to benefit the ENMU Foundation. The format is a two-person scramble with an entry fee of $300 per team. The deadline to register is April 19. Register online at www.enmu.edu/golf or call 562.2473 or e-mail student.government@enmu.edu.

Resident Assistants Needed for Summer – Housing and Residence Life is taking applications for resident assistants for the summer.  Students may contact their office at extension 2632 or stop in and pick up an application.  The office of Housing and Residence Life is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Campus Union.

Upward Bound Taking Teaching Applications – Upward Bound is taking applications for the following positions for their Six- Week summer program:

* Instructors:
            ACT Science Prep
            Biology
            Geology
            Spanish I
            Spanish II

* They also need one additional male RA.

ENMU students/staff/faculty can apply for these positions by picking up an application and job description in the Upward Bound office in the University Annex. For more information please call 562.2452.

Missed General Education Assessment Test Registration Hold – Faculty may have advisees who missed the General Education Assessment test on April 4, as required within the General Degree Requirements listed on page 32 of the undergraduate catalog; please be advised that the student’s ability to register for future semesters at ENMU has been electronically blocked. Once they have participated in the General Education Assessment makeup session, their registration privileges will be reinstated.

Faculty will receive a copy of the letter sent to any of their advisees who missed the test.

Students who did not participate on April 4 as required can make up the test. Please have students call the Assessment Resource Office at 562.4313 or e-mail assessment@enmu.edu to register for one of the following sessions:

Thursday, April 19, from 2-5 p.m. in the University Computer Center
Thursday, April 19, from 6-9 p.m. in the University Computer Center

TIAA/CREF Rrepresentative Here on Wednesday – TIAA/CREF representative Christopher Day will be on campus Wednesday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SAS Slone Room to discuss TIAA-CREF Alternate Retirement accounts, 403b annuities, and 457b accounts. Employees interested in meeting with Mr. Day may schedule an appointment via the web at [link] or by calling Carolyn Bates toll free at 866.548.3705. Please feel free to contact the ENMU Human Resources Office at 562.2320 with any questions.

COPE Needs Refrigerator – The Council of Professors Emeriti is in need of a refrigerator for the "COPE" building. If you know of one that is usable and available, please contact Joyce Davis at 356.5292 or jkdavis@yucca.net, or any COPE member.

Cooling Loop Update – Additional interior work in many buildings will occur over the next eight weeks but will not prevent the associated facilities from being cooled.

Thank you for your patience during this project. Should you have any questions, contact Scott Smart at 2611 or Lewis Reeves at 2511.

Communicative Arts and Sciences Looking for Graduate Assistants – The Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences is looking for teaching graduate assistants starting in the Fall of 2007. Please apply in Room 126 of the Communications Building.

ENMU Will Participate in ENMU-Roswell Transfer Night – The Student Development/Advising Center at ENMU-Roswell is hosting a Transfer Night on Wednesday, April 18 in the Instructional Technology Center lobby from 6-8 p.m. The event is designed for currently enrolled students who plan to transfer to other colleges and universities.

A number of colleges and universities from New Mexico and West Texas will be represented: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, The University of New Mexico, Texas Tech University, University of Texas at El Paso, New Mexico Tech, Western New Mexico University, and Lubbock Christian University. Students can also meet with representatives from the U.S. Air Force ROTC.

At Transfer Night, students can get information on the application/admission process, majors, financial aid, and housing. Representatives will also answer general academic and student services questions.

For information, call the ENMU-Roswell Advising Center at 624.7163.

Requests for Degree Plans to be Changed Now Online – Requests for degree plans to be completed, updated or changed is now online at www.enmu.edu/degreeplan.

Transfer Day Set for April 13 – Enrollment Services is hosting Transfer ENMU Information Day on campus from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 13. The purpose is to provide prospective students with information about transferring to Eastern. For more information or to register, students can go to
www.enmu.edu/transferenmu.

Clovis/Portales Phone Books Available in Administration Building – The 2007-2008 Clovis/Portales phone books are available at the Information Desk in the Administration Building.

ENMU Hosting Band Clinic Concert

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music will present a concert, free and open to the public, featuring the ENMU Band at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, in the Campus Union Ballroom at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.

For more information, call Jennifer Mitchell at 562.2377

ENMU Presenting Faculty Voice Recital

Dr. Roberto Mancusi, professor of music, will present a faculty voice recital at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 12, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Jennifer Mitchell at 562.2377.

ENMU Presenting “Three Poets”

[view poster here]

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will present "Three Poets” at 7 p.m. nightly from Wednesday, April 11, through Saturday, April 14, in the University Theater Studio.

General admission is $4.

Directed by Felipe Macias, professor of theatre, the work contains three short plays about three women poets who lived in different centuries. The plays center on the struggle that each woman had in their personal and work lives.

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

Runnels Gallery Hosting Exhibit Through April 22 – The Runnels Gallery in Golden Library will present the art of Nancy Fleming and Leslee Fraser through April 22. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 6.

A Chance for Cannon Personnel to Meet with Faculty Advisors from ENMU – Eastern is providing faculty advisors from each of its academic colleges at Cannon. The schedule is as follows:

College of Business: April 11, 11 a.m.--1 p.m.
College of Education and Technology: April 18, 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: April 25, 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
College of Fine Arts: May 2, 11 a.m.—1 p.m.

To schedule a time to meet with an ENMU Faculty Advisor, go by ENMU's CAFB office in the Education Center (Building 600). The registration book is available outside of ENMU's office.

For more information, call Crystal Creekmore at 562.2489.

Communication Festival Set for April 26-27 – The ENMU Communication Festival is slated for April 26-27. Judges are needed for digital film, writing, design, photography, and public relations. Judging will occur before the Festival itself. If you are willing to volunteer, please e-mail kinsey.barker@enmu.edu.

President's Picnic Set for Friday, April 27 – The annual President's Picnic for all employees and their guests will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27 at the president's house. Food will be served at 6:30 p.m. Games will be available for children and adults. For more information, call Candace Baros at ext. 4490.

Attention MBA Students – The MBA Comprehensive Examination will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, in the College of Business, Room 132. For more information, contact Dr. John Stockmyer at 562.2352.

African-American Affairs Graduation Reception Set for May 11 –African-American Affairs would like to invite the ENMU community to honor African-American graduates and their families at a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11 in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Please RSVP by calling 562.2437 or e-mailing enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

Multicultural Affairs Hosting Student Recognition Banquets – Multicultural Affairs is hosting several upcoming Student Recognition Banquets. Everybody is invited. The cost per ticket is $15.

International Affairs' “Magic in Culture”: April 20 in the Ballroom at 6 p.m. Magician “Diamond” will be the entertainer. Deadline to RSVP with payment is April 12.

Native American Affairs: April 25 in Zia Room at 6 p.m. Guest Speakers will be Navajo Code Talker Frank C. Willeto, and Miss Indian New Mexico 2006-2007 Venita M. Joe. Deadline to RSVP with payment is April 19.

Hispanic Affairs' “Fiesta en el Rancho”: May 2 in the Ballroom at 6 p.m. Music will be by “Grupo Cielo” and entertainment by comedian Adrian Villegas. Deadline to RSVP with payment is April 26.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Diana Cordova or Dolores Jones at 562.4914.

Summer and Fall Schedules Online – Summer and fall 2007 schedules are now available online. To access, go to "Current Students" on the ENMU homepage and then click "Current Schedules."

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony – On Tuesday, April 10, classes will be dismissed from 12:30-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Department Awards Program. Early afternoon and evening classes will meet as usual. The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Greyhound Arena.

Please note that the location for Scholarships and Awards Ceremony has been moved to Greyhound Arena for spring 2007. The ceremony will be on the Greyhound Arena main court level. All participants should report to the main court level – which can be accessed via the elevators or stairs. Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented at the ceremony. Graduation honors will be presented at the Honors Convocation to be held Friday, May 11.

New Way to Look for Workstudy Jobs – Counseling and Career Services announces its new Student Job Board located on the Counseling and Career Services Web page at http://www.enmu.edu/studentlife/career/on-campus/. If you're looking for a student job, this is now the place to find them. You can reach the Counseling and Career Services Web page directly from ENMU's home page. Just mouse-over Student Life and click on Counseling and Career Services – the first link on the list. While you're there, take a look at the Career Employment Opportunities as well job postings from across the country.

Faculty and staff, if you have an unfilled student position, please e-mail position details and your contact information to careerandcounseling.intern@enmu.edu, and we will post it on the new Student Job Board.

2007 Spring Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

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The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) announced today that the two finalists for the position of President of Southeastern Oklahoma State University will be invited to the SOSU campus on April 13, according to Sheridan McCaffree, executive director of RUSO. The two finalists are Dr. Thomas L. Krepel, currently the Assistant to the President at Northern Illinois University, and Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University. [the rest of the story]

ENMU Students Help with Clovis Tornado Cleanup

(photos by Marc Schoder)

Football Team Holds Auction of Items Signed by Pros

Big Shoe to Fill – The huge shoe of the Houston Rockets' 7-2, 261-pound center Dikembe Mutombo was one of many items signed by professional athletes and auctioned off at a recent fundraiser for the Greyhound football team at the VFW in Portales. Gabe Rodriguez organized the event. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

ENMU Represented at Hispanic Expo in Clovis

Geni Flores and a student were among those who represented ENMU at the recent Hispanic Expo at the Clovis Civic Center. It was the day after the tornado hit, and also became a gathering place for tornado rescue volunteers. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

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.

Swimming – For ages 4 years and up meeting Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. for four rotations at the Natatorium: Rotation 4-April 16-26. The fee is $40.

Internet Safety: Protecting you and Your Family Online – Join Adriana Wolf in COB-117, 6-8 p.m. for one of these classes designed to protect you from cyber bullying and identity theft to online predators. The registration fee for each class is only $20 per family.

Computer Basics – Ellen Gardiner offers you the choice of five different hands-on classes all held on Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., UCC-107:

Home Gourmet Done Simply – Join Adam Baca, certified chef dú cuisine, for this hands-on class on April 25 from 6:30-9 p.m. The fee per 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: April 25-Appetizer Night with three brand-new recipes.

Decorative/Tole Painting –For ages 12 years through adult offered by Patsy Liston Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., birdhouse on April 19. The fee is $15. An additional $15 kit fee per class payable to the instructor will include all supplies needed.

Aqua Aerobics –Offered by Kristen Van Wettering this class meets Mondays and Wednesdays through April 25, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium with no class March 26 and 28. The fee is $8 per 2-day rotation. Register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Everyday Office Ergonomics

Good ergonomics fits the task to you rather than forcing you to adapt to the task. That means you work in a comfortable, natural position and avoid straining, overreaching and awkward movements that can lead to painful conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, neck tension, tendonitis and upper body aches and pains.

· When sitting at your workstation, your feet are flat on the floor. Your seat does not press against the back of your knees or lower legs.

· Your monitor is at eye level, straight ahead and at a distance at which you can read the screen without leaning forward or backward.

· When you type, your elbows are comfortably at your sides, each elbow at a right angle, and your forearms are parallel to the floor.

· Your work materials are within easy reach.

· Your keyboard is positioned so that key stroking can be performed with your wrists, hands, knuckles and fingers in a relaxed, natural or neutral position.

· You type gently.

· Your armrests do not interfere with your movement.

· You maintain good posture.

· When possible, vary your work activities to break from repetitive motions and constant work positions.

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

Computing
Word series – changing the default font for things like page numbers, headers, footers, footnotes, and endnotes.
You can change the attributes of any style for the current document or for all documents based on the current template. If the current template is the Normal template and you select the Add to template option below, all of your ordinary new documents will reflect the style changes that you make.
• Choose Styles and Formatting from the Format menu.
• In the task pane on the right side of the screen, choose all styles from the Show: list.
• Right-click name of the style you want to change (the style names are fairly intuitive), then select Modify.
• Click Format, and then select the attribute of the style you want to modify (Font, Paragraph, etc.).
• Make the desired changes.
• Click OK.
• Click the Add to template checkbox, if you want the modified style to be added to the template. If you don't check this box, the modified style will affect only the document you are working on.
• Click OK.

Excel series – Linking Cells to a Textbox or Object
• From the Drawing toolbar, select Text Box.
• Add a text box to the worksheet.
• Select the Text Box, and press F2.
• In the Formula bar, create a link to a cell by typing = and then selecting the cell.
• The contents of the cell are displayed in the Text Box.

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the red and white shield with a red “M” by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button. Choose “VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box. 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 5003 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 5100. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “M” 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- Replying to a voicemail message
To send a reply:
• During or at the end of the message press 1 7
• Record reply and then press #
• Send by pressing #

To reply by calling the sender:
• During or at the end of the message, press 1 4
• The system dials the sender’s phone number

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

Student News

Suzanne L. Cottrell will present her graduate project titled "Teaching Educators to Use Hands-On Learning in Physical Science: Work, Force, and Simple Machines in the Hardware Store." The presentation will be on Tuesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. in Room 126 of the Education Building.

Before you register for classes for summer or fall, please take a few minutes to check the course catalog
and look at the course descriptions for any courses you want to take. Make sure you have completed any courses identified as prerequisites for those courses. Banner will automatically check to make sure that
courses identified in the catalog as prerequisites have been taken or are in progress. [continued]

Summer/Fall registration for Portales classes begins on April 8, depending on classification. You are still eligible to receive a coupon for $1 off a food or beverage at WOW/Ground Zero. If you want to get a head start, visit http://www.enmu.edu/studentlife/support/advising/week/ and follow the instructions for either declared students (those with degree plans) or undeclared students.

Declared students must see their faculty advisor for clearance to register for classes. Undeclared students must contact the Advising Center for an advising appointment. The Center's number is 562.2338, or 888.ENMU.ADV.

While you're at it, if you have not yet filed your FAFSA for 2007-2008, now is the best time. Classes will begin to fill quickly, so early registration is your best chance to get your perfect fall and/or summer schedule.

ASENMU's partnership with StudentSavingsClub.com is off to a tremendous start! Some of you still may not know that there are places around campus that offer YOU a discount just for being an ID card holder. These
days, nobody pays full price for anything. To see your discounts check out the Student Savings Club website at www.studentsavingsclub.com. The participating businesses really care about saving the students some money. [continued]

ENMU-Roswell News

April issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [read]

March/April issue of ENMU-Roswell's Eastern Clips – [read]

Off-Campus News

Oneida M. Available for Adoption
Contact: Renee V. Fitts Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter NM Children, Youth and Families Department #4 Grand Avenue Plaza Roswell, NM 88201 505.624.6071 renee.fitts@state.nm.us	My Name is Oneida M. I am: 15 years old I am in: 10th Grade My favorite things to do: Play basketball, run track, read My favorite foods: Cornbread and ribs One look at Oneida's photo, and you can see what a dynamic and lovely young woman she is. Oneida impresses those who meet her with her outgoing, assertive nature. You'll never have to guess what's on this young woman's mind! She loves to read, and she clarified that she reads both fiction and non-fiction, but is also an active girl who likes basketball and track. She is interested in cooking and aspires to be a pastry chef one day. Her favorite foods are ribs and cornbread. She is a talented dancer who likes hip hop music. Oneida hopes to find an adoptive family that understands and supports her connection with her biological family – at an appropriate level. Oneida stated that as long as she can continue to send letters and photos to the family, she would be happy. This is a wonderful girl, who deserves a chance at success.

The CITY OF PORTALES is now accepting job applications for the following SEASONAL SUMMER POSITIONS:GROUNDSKEEPER F/T TEMP SEASONAL; LABORER/GROUNDSKEEPER SUPERVISOR FOR CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM; LABORER/GROUNDSKEEPER FOR CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM; ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER; WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR; LIFEGUARD; POOL MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT; SNACK BAR ATTENDANT.

City is an EOE. Application/Job Descriptions available at City Hall, 100 West First Street, Portales, NM 88130 or at www.portalesnm.org or call 505.356.6662 ext. 22.

The Roswell Museum and Art Center’s Museum After Hours continues on April 19, and May 3.
Cost per lecture is $5, or $15 for the series. Come celebrate our "Museum After Hours." The Roswell Museum and Art Center is located at 100 W. 11th St. For further information, call 624.6744, Ext. 10 or Ext. 22.

The Pride in Portales Committee in conjunction with NM Clean and Beautiful is hosting its annual Great American Clean Up on Saturday April 21, starting at 9 a.m. at the Portales City Park. All organizations and individuals interested in participating are welcomed to come out and join us in cleaning up our community. Prizes for largest group, most bags of trash collected and most items collected off of the scavenger hunt list will be awarded along with a free drawing for other prizes donated from local businesses. Cokes and hotdogs will be served at approximately 11 a.m.

For more information, or to sign up for the events, call Veda Urioste at 356.6662, ext. 18.

Recurring Information Resources

2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide – ENMU has compiled a 2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide. View the guide [here].

The guide will be sent to the media on March 15. If you would also like to be included before then, please send your name, title, office phone number, e-mail address, and topics of expertise to: monday.memo@enmu.edu.

The guide can also be accessed by going to the AboutENMU menu on ENMU's front page and clicking Experts and Speakers.

FERPA Form Now Online – The University has developed a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Academic Information Release form for student use when they wish to allow someone to gain access to their academic records. You may access the form on self-serve Banner/Intranet: Go to enmu.edu, click on "Current Students," click on "Academic Information," then click on "Academic Information Release Form." You may also simply click on the following link [FERPA Form]

ENMU Offering Summer Spanish Immersion Program in Mexico – Cultura, civilización y literatura de México. Do you want to learn and enjoy Spanish?

For more information, contact: Dr. Demetrio Anzaldo-González at 562.2138, or e-mail d.anza@enmu.edu.

Those interested can get a glimpse of the program by visiting Dr. Mary Ayala’s Web site at: http://www.geocities.com/ayalamf/mexbrochure.html.

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.

Requisition for Employment and Hiring Recommendation Form – Requisition for Employment and Hiring Recommendation Form are now available online via the intranet at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/index.php . Please make a copy for your records, if necessary, before forwarding the original for signature. For assistance, call Personnel Services at 2115.

New Employees Must Complete I-9 Form – All new employees (faculty, professionals, support staff, student hires, work study students and graduate assistants) must report to Payroll (if a student employee) or Personnel Services (all other employees) before starting to work. All employees must complete an I-9 (eligibility to work in the US) and Drug Free Workplace form prior to commencing work. New employees cannot be paid until these forms are completed. Employees must present identification required by the Department of Homeland Security when completing the forms such as: i.e., driver's license and social security card or passport. Please contact Personnel Services at 562.2115 if you have any questions.

Self-Study Draft on the Web – ENMU's Self-Study drafts and other materials for ENMU's re-accreditation are now available on the web. See http://inside.enmu.edu/self-study/index.php and http://www.enmu.edu/self-study/. Please use the feedback forms to provide your comments. The self-study needs to be as accurate and valuable as possible.

Calendar Items Being Accepted – University Relations is accepting calendar items for the online 2006-2007 University calendar. Calendaring your department's events helps everyone to be aware of what's happening around the University, and it helps your department when scheduling dates for new events. Take advantage of the easy, online process by sending all your calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. Please direct questions to Betsy Chavez at betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134.

Travel Voucher Available on Intranet – The Travel Voucher is now available on the intranet as a PDF form. You will need to make a copy for your records before submitting the original to the Business Office.

The Requisition is also available on the intranet as a PDF form. A requisition number will automatically be assigned when the form is opened. You will need to keep a copy of the requisition before sending it to the Business Office. If you need to prepare a second requisition, use the back key on the browser to go back to the menu and select Requisition again. When you go back in, the form will have another number. For this reason it is not recommended to "view" the form.

To access the Travel Voucher and Requisition, go into the intranet [http://inside.enmu.edu/] or go to ENMU home page, click on Faculty and Staff]; click on Forms; click on Business Office and then click on either Travel Voucher or Requisition.

The Business Office will have a supply of Travel Vouchers and Requisitions until depleted.

Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions.

Absence Report Form Available Online—The Report of Absence for Exempt Employees professional and at-will form is now available on the intranet under Personnel forms. If you have any questions, contact Personnel Services at 562.2115.

Please Help Save Energy—As many of you are aware, the University is experiencing major increases in utility costs. The electric bill through March is approximately $230,000 higher than last year. Please help to conserve electricity by shutting off lights in classrooms, dorm rooms, offices and other areas when not in use. Thank you.

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Graduate Catalog Available as PDF Document—The 2004-06 Graduate Catalog is available as a pdf document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Undergraduate Catalog Available as PDF Document—The 2005-07 Undergraduate Catalog is available as a pdf document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

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