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Coach Discusses Life of a Rodeo Cowboy interview by Wendel Sloan Communication Services

Buckle Up – These are just a few of the 100-plus buckles that ENMU rodeo coach David Browder has won in bareback bronc riding. (all but action photo by Wendel Sloan)

Q. Where were you born and raised?

A. I was born in Johnson City, a little town in southwest Kansas. We moved to Gordon, Nebraska, when I was little and stayed there until 1985 when we moved to Rapid City, South Dakota. After two years there we moved to Estherville, Iowa, for a year and then back to Lakin, Kansas.

Q. What did your parents do for a living, and how many brothers and sisters do you have?

A. My dad is a veterinarian and my mom retired from teaching school to help dad run his vet practice. My dad worked for the federal government for 18 years as a veterinary meat inspector. I have one younger sister who works at the bank in Gordon, Nebraska, the same town where my parents now live.

Q. What activities did you participate in during high school?

A. I loved to play all sports and, of course, rodeo. I never really was very academic but managed to make decent grades. I went to four different high schools and graduated from Lakin High in Kansas.

Q. What did you do after high school? What college did you attend, and what was your major? What activities did you participate in during college, and what were some of your biggest successes? A. I went to Ft. Scott Community College on a rodeo scholarship. I also went to Ft. Hays State University and Southwestern Oklahoma State University where I graduated with a Bachelor of General Technology Degree. I also have a secondary teaching endorsement. Qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo in 1994 was my biggest accomplishment during this time.

Q. What have you done since graduating from college, and when did you arrive at ENMU?

A. I rodeoed professionally for 15 years while in college and after college and taught junior high industrial arts in Dimmitt, Texas, for three years before accepting the rodeo coach job at Mesalands Community College in Tucumcari. I was there until I became the coach here at ENMU in 2000. I also teach in the ag department and I am working on my master's degree in sports administration.

Q. What are some of the toughest things about coaching college rodeo?

A. The toughest thing about coaching rodeo is recruiting. We compete in the Southwest Region which is one of the toughest regions in the nation and have to recruit against some really good teams. But I love competing against the best and wouldn't have it any other way.

Q. What are some of the most satisfying aspects about coaching rodeo?

A. Seeing your athletes do good not only in the arena but in life as they graduate from college. Getting to know so many people and becoming involved with students' families and the community. Working with lots of great people here at ENMU on a daily basis.

Q. Approximately how many rodeos do you personally participate in a year, and what is your event?

A. I participate in about 25-30 rodeos a year, mainly in the summer, and compete in the bareback bronc riding.

Q. Approximately how many buckles have you won over the years, and what are some you're most proud of?

A. I would have to say I have won over 100, maybe 150, buckles and am the proudest of the ones I have given away to friends and family. I have lots of nice buckles that I wear, but you can only wear one at a time and the rest are dust collectors!

Q. Do you want to draw a difficult horse to ride, or do you prefer one that's a little easier? Do you get nervous before the ride? A. I want to draw a horse with lots of timing and that is real showy and lets me show off my ability. A horse that bucks really good is easier to ride than one with no timing or that just runs. I get nervous before almost every one, but there is one particular horse that I have a battle with every time. 777 Rodeo Company has a horse named Happy Appy (an Appaloosa) that I have been on five times. He bucked me off in Clayton, New Mexico, about four years ago and kicked me in the forehead for 23 stitches and a broken nose. Two weeks later I scored 80 points on him to win the rodeo in Hugo, Colorado, and then he bucked me off again at the Kansas Professional Rodeo Association Finals. Then I scored 82 points on him and won the rodeo in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and two weeks ago he bucked me off in White Deer, Texas. I owe him one!

I have had many battles with particular horses during my career; this is just the most recent.

Q. How much does it cost to enter, and how much money can you win at the most lucrative rodeos?

A. Most rodeos entry fees are between $60 and $100, and the big ones pay from $600 to $1,500 at the level I'm riding at now.

Q. How do you feel during the actual ride? How do you feel when you get bucked off, and when you are successful?

A. Reflexes and muscle memory take over during the actual ride and I just focus on trying hard and never quitting. Of course, I am disappointed if I get bucked off, but I just try to focus on what I need to do differently to be successful during that particular ride.

The feeling you get from making a good ride is undescribable. It is the culmination of so much effort and hard work and it's that little rodeo bug that runs through your veins telling you that you just kicked that horse's behind.

Q. How far do you travel for some of the most distant rodeos, and how many do you enter a year? Have you ever entered more than one rodeo on the same day or the same weekend?

A. Most of the rodeos that I go to now are within 6-7 hours away from Portales. When I was rodeoing professionally, we drove from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, to Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to Silver City, New Mexico, to Garden City, Kansas, to Salinas, California, to Dalles, Oregon, to Mitchell, South Dakota, in a week's time. Many times I've rode in two rodeos in one day. As a matter of fact, just last week I went to Seiling, Oklahoma, Plains, Texas, LaMesa,Texas (Plains and LaMesa the same night), and Ralls, Texas last weekend.

Q. Do you get injured very often? A. I haven't been injured real seriously (knock on wood), but the possibility is always there. I have broken my nose, wrist, leg, foot, collar bone, hand and fingers many times, and had a few concussions and stitches along the way. Rodeo and my event in particular is a real dangerous sport and you put your life on the line every time you nod your head. I have lost a few friends to the sport, but they wouldn't have wanted to go any other way.

Q. Where do you normally stay at when on the road?

A. Most of the time I have a friend in the vicinity that offers to put me up for a night or sometimes a motel. I have slept in the back of my pickup more than once and one time on some people's lawn furniture in their front yard in Sidney, Nebraska.

Q. Besides the actual event, what are some of the other things you enjoy about the rodeo life?

A. The people are definitely the best thing about rodeo. I have so many friends that are actually more like family that I have met due to the sport. Being your own boss is pretty cool, too.

Q. How will you know when it's time to retire from rodeo?

A. Your body tells you when it's time to hang up your spurs and the end is closer than the beginning for me. I got on my first bareback when I was 11 years old and I'm 36 now. Let's see 36 minus 11 equals 25. No wonder all my joints hurt! I have actually been rodeoing since the fourth grade, around the age of nine.

Q. What other activities do you enjoy besides rodeo?

A. I like to play basketball (at noon especially), racquetball, almost any type of sport. I like going to the mountains to fish, hunt, gamble, whatever.

Open House for San Juan Village and CUB Set for August 19 copy and photos by Wendel Sloan Communication Services

San Juan Village Clubhouse – The public is invited to an open house for the San Juan Village student apartments and newly renovated Campus Union Building from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 19. Refreshments will be served in the CUB. Due to ongoing construction at San Juan, no self-guided tours will be allowed. Guides will take small groups on tour.

Building A is already occupied by varsity athletes.

Steve Estock, director of Housing, will live in and manage San Juan Village. Helping him and also living in the apartments will be an assistant manager and two resident assistants.
	Clubhouse meeting/movie room.

Clubhouse lounge area with inset of super nice pool table.

Fitness room in Clubhouse.	Kitchen area in Clubhouse.

"Greyhound" chair in Clubhouse kitchen.	Spray-on grass sprouts in three days.

Ready for sunbathing...might want to hold off on diving.

Apartments come with washer/dryer/water heater.	Double-sinks outside bathrooms.

Bathtubs – not just showers.	Some baths are handicapped-assessible.

Apartment kitchens include refrigerator, oven, microwave and dishwasher.

	Bedroom furniture, including computer desk.
Bedrooms have phone/cable/Internet connections.

Living Room for Four-Bedroom Apartments – According to Mr. Estock, 70 percent of tenants choose their own roommates. The Housing office matches the other roommates using an e-Harmony-like compatibility survey of musical tastes, study habits, bedtime hours, neatness, etc. If it's not working out after two weeks of giving it their best shot, students can request a change in rooms and roommates. Many roommates use MySpace to get to know each other in advance. San Juan Village also has its own MySpace page. To see a breakdown on the cost and number of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments, click [here].

Views of Renovated 'Ultimate Dining' Hall in CUB ("Would you like a booth, table or to sit at the bar?")

Faculty, staff and the public are also welcome to eat in "Ultimate Dining" in the Campus Union Building.

ENMU’s Nursing Program Receives Continued Accreditation by Wendel Sloan Communication Services

Lorraine Goodrich (center) with 2007 nursing graduates. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Eastern's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program has received continuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC), through the spring of 2015. "We are very proud of our nursing program," said Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president. "Our faculty and students are exceptional, and the superior rating we received from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission is evidence of this. There is a critical shortage of nurses in our country, and we are very pleased that Eastern has a top quality, fully accredited program to help fill this need." Dr. Mary Ayala, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, noted that ENMU is the only institution that prepares bachelor's-qualified nurses in eastern New Mexico. “Eastern plays an important role in filling the healthcare needs of our region. We are very lucky to have an extremely dedicated faculty and staff in this program, as well as the NLNAC's seal of approval.” According to Lorraine Goodrich, instructor of nursing at ENMU, Eastern’s nursing program is designed with the working registered nurse (R.N.) in mind. “Nurses who graduate from the program are prepared for advanced study or for a professional nursing career,” she said. For more information on ENMU’s nursing program, call Ms. Goodrich at 562.2403, or e-mail lorraine.goodrich@enmu.edu.

Back-to-Campus Meeting for Staff (not faculty) Set for August 13 or 15 – The Staff “Back to Campus” annual meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 13, from 1-4 p.m., with a repeat session on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Becky Sharp Auditorium (COB 104).

All employees must attend one of these meetings. Please sign up for your choice of meeting with Candy Baros at 562.4490 or e-mail Candace.Baros@enmu.edu.

Updates on construction, minimum wage, campus emergency procedures, and insurance contributions and technology are just some of the topics that will be covered during this mandatory and informative annual event.

Refreshments will be served.

Back-to-School Breakfast Set For August 21 – The Back-to-School Breakfast for all employees, including graduate assistants, will be on Tuesday, Aug. 21 in the Campus Union Ballroom. Serving will begin at 7:30 a.m. for early birds, with the program set to begin shortly after 8 a.m.

Back-to-Campus Meeting for Faculty Set for Aug. 21 – The Back-to-Campus Meeting for Faculty will be after the Back-to-School Breakfast on Aug. 21.

General Faculty Meeting Set for August 22 – A general faculty meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug., 22 at 9 a.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business.

Agenda items will include:

1. Revised Faculty Handbook
2. New Majors
3. Wellness Program
5. As May Arise

Refreshments will be served at 8:45 a.m. in the lobby area.

Meet the New Recruiters: Kimberly and Jarred interviews and photos by Wendel Sloan Communication Services
Kimberly Hanna	Jarred Panger
Q. Where and when did you graduate from high school? A. I graduated from Tascosa High School in Amarillo, Texas, in 2002. Q. Where and when did you graduate from college and what was your major? A. I graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in December of 2006. I majored in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. Q. What have you done since graduating from college? A. I was working as a Management Trainee with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. However, when I found out about the Recruiter position at Eastern, I could not pass up the opportunity. I honestly feel that I made the right choice because I am a much happier individual that looks forward to going to work. Q. What are your specific job responsibilities and recruiting areas for ENMU? A. As a recruiter, my job is to build awareness of ENMU and ultimately increase enrollment for the University. I will be recruiting in the Amarillo area and northeastern New Mexico. Q. How do you feel about your new job? A. I am very excited about my new job as a Recruiter. I had a wonderful college experience at Eastern and now I will have the privilege of sharing my stories with prospective students to encourage them to attend ENMU. Q. What do you think ENMU has to offer prospective students? A. ENMU has many opportunities to offer prospective students, including a friendly environment, free tutoring, and ensuring each student leaves this university with a degree and professional experience. Q. What are your ultimate career goals? A. I am currently working on my master’s in Business Administration. I would like to either teach at the college level or work as an Activities Director with in a major corporation. Q. What are your hobbies? A. I am a strong member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Now, that I am back in Portales my Little Sister and I have more time for activities over the weekend.	Q. Where and when did you graduate from high school? A. I graduated in 2002 from Randall High School in Amarillo, Texas. Q. Where and when did you graduate from college and what was your major? A. I graduated from the College of Mass Communications at Texas Tech University with a B.A. in advertising and a minor in psychology. Q. What have you done since graduating from college? A. I worked part-time in Lubbock as I look for the right career path. My search, fortunately, brought me to Eastern. Q. What are your specific job responsibilities and recruiting areas for ENMU? A. I have many responsibilities. The aspects of my job that I feel are the most important are finding prospective students and presenting the possibilities that are available at Eastern. I will also be responsible for keeping the lines of communication flowing between future students and Eastern wile representing the university and community in the most positive of lights. Q. How do you feel about your new job? A. I am really excited about my new job. The other staff members at Eastern are extremely friendly and Portales is a great community. Q. What do you think ENMU has to offer prospective students? A. ENMU is a truly unique educational experience where student success is the ultimate goal. Eastern is able to offer students a wide variety of courses and majors wile keeping class sizes small. Eastern is an environment that facilitates a true campus experience, where a student can easily be involved in student activities and organizations. Q. What are your ultimate career goals? A. Ultimately I want to be happy with my career choices. I would eventually like to be in a significant position of an organization’s promotions or communications apparatuses, but like most things in life that is subject to change. Q. What are your hobbies? A. I really enjoy the outdoors. During the my summers in Amarillo I would usually be water skiing and swimming in the lake, but now I spend most of my free time running or visiting friends and family.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Larry Gnadt have had a paper accepted for presentation at the 2007 Southwest Conference on Disability. The conference will be in Albuquerque in October of this year.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Effie Laman of Texas Tech have had a paper published in Exceptional Parent. Dr. Laman did her graduate work at ENMU.

Dr. Allen R. Stata, director of the Social Work Program at Eastern, will be at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, to meet with interested students and prospective students to discuss the ENMU bachelor of social work degree program, which is available through NMSU-C.

Dr. Anthony B Schroeder, professor of communication, participated in ACE/Military Installation Voluntary Education Review at Minot Air Force Base in Minot, N.D.

Human Resources and Student Accounts Open During Noon – The offices of Human Resources and Student Accounts are now open during noon for the convenience of visitors.

Feed Me, Seymour!
	These little birdies on the east end of the Administration Building recently experienced their own Little Shop of Horrors waiting for momma to pluck something tasty from a nearby bush. Their second choice was takeout dumpster cuisine from one of Portales' many fine restaurants. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Don't Forget About Lifelong Wellness for Fall – Fall semester is rapidly approaching, and we encourage you to join our Lifelong Wellness program. Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll for fall, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell me 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 me the class and meeting days/times, and I'll save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. We have sessions scheduled on:
Thursday, Aug. 30, at noon, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m.

KENW Needs Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Fall Festival 2007 membership drive.

Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering the telephones for a few hours during Sept. 1-10 for Fall Festival 2007. If you are interested in helping with the drive, call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail to candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Employees Still Playing Tennis on Saturday Mornings – Although Wellness has ended for the summer, employees are still playing tennis informally on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on the ENMU courts. Everyone is welcome. Wellness tennis will officially resume in the fall.

Dawg Days Set for August 23-26 – Dawg Days (freshman orientation) will be hosted on campus from Thursday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 26. Check-in for new students will be from from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on move-in day on Thursday, Aug. 23 in the residence halls and the Campus Union Building.

See the complete schedule here [schedule].

For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities and Organizations at 562.2242.

How to Advertise for Student Workers – Is your office adequately staffed? Do you need to advertise for student workers? Let the Office of Counseling and Career Services help you to find the right students to fill those jobs! Just call our office at 562.2211 or e-mail Sheri.Carpenter@enmu.edu or Susan.Larsen@enmu.edu to have your job requirements posted on our website. Advertising is free and we will even create flyers to post on the student jobs boards in addition to adding your jobs to the web.

To view student jobs such as work study and student hire positions:

1. Open your browser window and go to www.enmu.edu
2. Mouse over Current Students on the left side of the window
3. Click Student Jobs
4. From the menu on the right, click Student Employment
Or
1. Open your web browser
2. Type: http://www.enmu.edu/services/counseling/student/index.php

Woodrow Wilson Fellowships Available – [details]

August Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound – [schedule]

Lone Star Conference Pre-Season Football Poll

South Division

1. Abilene Christian
2. Midwestern State
3. Tarleton State
4. West Texas A&M
5. Texas A&M-Kingsville
6. Angelo State
7. Eastern New Mexico

North Division

1. Southeastern Oklahoma
2. Southwestern Oklahoma
3. Texas A&M-Commerce
4. Northeastern State
5. Central Oklahoma
6. East Central

Lone Star Conference Pre-Season Volleyball Poll

1. West Texas A&M
2. Abilene Christian
3. Central Oklahoma
4. Cameron
5. Texas Woman's
6. Tarleton State
7. Midwestern State
8. Texas A&M-Commerce
9. Southeastern Oklahoma
10. Texas A&M-Kingsville
11. Angelo State
12. Southwestern Oklahoma
13. Eastern New Mexico

In the News

A 14-year-old boy who had earlier stunned the academic world by clearing class XII examinations at the age of 11 has accomplished yet another feat by becoming a computer graduate at the age of 14...Simultaneously, he cleared both Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as well as an admission test (SAT) following which he was offered a seat in a course in Computer Science at the Eastern New Mexico University, USA.
[the rest of the story]

The new principal, Stephanie West, at Ruidoso High School is an ENMU grad. The article was written by ENMU grad Todd Fuqua. [the rest of the story]

Golden Library to host Smithsonian Exhibit in 2008 – [the rest of the story]

Portales Information Center on Roswell Campus Has Moved – The Portales Information Center located on the Roswell Campus has moved.

The new address is ASC 120. This is in the Arts and Sciences Center located across from the main campus. Dr. Kathleen Pittman, COE faculty/advisor, is in Suite 119 H, phone 505.624.7361. Dr. Gail Gruber, COE faculty/advisor, is in Suite 119 F, and Distance Education site coordinator Duane Evans is in Suite 120. His phone is 505.624.7439.

Other phone numbers are the same: 505.624.7221, FAX 505.624.7363 and Portales extension #7913.

Distance Education has also added an additional office for visiting Portales advisors. This room is equipped with a computer, printer and telephone and available for Portales advisors who would like to meet with students on the Roswell campus.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by for a visit when in Roswell.

Conversational Spanish Offered for Employees This Fall – ENMU is offering the following one-credit-hour courses, free of charge, this fall. This does not affect tuition waivers, or wellness hours. Register now.

1st Eight Week Classes Beginning Aug. 27

SPAN 268 CRN 12841 SECTION 001
WORKSHOP/CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
MONDAY /WEDNESDAY from 12-12:50 in CUB Laguna Room

For the noon class Dr. Gamble and Dr. Vartabedian have graciously agreed to pay for lunch for all participants. Spots in this class are limited, so enrollment will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

SPAN 268 CRN 12842 SECTION 002
WORKSHOP/CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
TUESDAY/THURSDAY from 5-5:50 in JWLA 111

Contact Maggie Gardels in JWLA 114, or call ext. 2421 to register.

General Comments and Compliments

"I would like to thank each of you for your support and help in this hard and long process (receiving continuing accreditation for nursing program). Our hard work paid off and now we must work on growing and expanding the BSN Completion Program.Again, I want to thank you for supporting the BSN program at ENMU." – Lorraine Goodrich, MSN, RN

Quote of the Week

"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath." – unknown

Update on Minimum Wage – Multiple increases to the minimum wage have been scheduled for the period between July 2007 and July 2009. (See following timetable) Two of the increases will impact student hire and work-study for the current year. Departments are encouraged to monitor budgets closely and make appropriate adjustments to student work schedules.

July 24, 2007, the federal minimum wage increased to $5.85 per hour (a 70 cent per hour increase from $5.15)

January 01, 2008, the state minimum wage will increase to $6.50 per hour (a 65 cent per hour increase from $5.85)

July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage will increase to $6.55 per hour (a 5 cent per hour increase from $6.50)

July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 per hour (a 70 cent per hour increase from $6.55)

Active student employees (those with SPANs dated July 1, 2007, or later) will automatically be increased to $5.85 on July 24. New SPANs will only be required for rate increases above $5.85.

If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at 562.2320.

Open Staff Positions —The Office of Human Resources has job listings at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/.

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[listing of 2007 fall classes]

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

OSHA has developed the MSDS form as part of the Hazard Communication Standard, or Right to Know regulation. They wanted to make sure you had one easy reference for every sort of information on a hazardous substance:

What it is.
Who makes or sells it.
Where the substance is located.
Why it’s hazardous.
How you can be exposed to the hazard.
What conditions could increase the hazard.
How to handle the substance safely.
What protection to use while working with it.
What to do if you are exposed.
What to do if there is a spill or emergency.

The material Safety Data Sheet was created and required by law as part or your "Right to Know" about on-the-job hazards.

Your employer goes to a lot of trouble to keep them on file for you-as your personal safety guide to the hazardous substances you work with.

Check the MSDS before you start any job using a hazardous chemical. That way you’ll know exactly what the risks are, and how to do the job safely. Then follow procedures and use recommended safety equipment. That way hazards won’t be so hazardous after all.

If you have any questions contact your supervisor, or contact the safety office at 562.2796.

Student News

Need Carpool from Roswell – I live in Roswell, must commute to Portales for CS 123 during the fall 2007 semester, and am interested in carpooling. Please call me at 623.2517.

New location for Student Personel Action Notice (SPAN) forms – SPAN's will be available in the Financial Aid Office, Student Academic Services (SAS) Building, Room 107, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office of Career Services and Counseling will continue to have job listings online at: www.enmu.edu/studentlife/career/on-campus/.

Fall Registration Continues – Students who have not filed an official degree plan are advised through the Advising Center. Please call the Advising Center at 562.2338 or 1.888.ENMU.ADV from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to make your appointment. You will need to bring a copy of your transcript and a wish list of classes for your meeting with an advisor.

Before you register for 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.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

A Grand Opening ceremony for ENMU-Roswell’s new student housing complex, Sierra Vista Village, is set for Thursday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held on the east side of Sierra Vista Village’s Community Center at 24 W. Martin St. The public is invited to attend the ceremony and tour the complex. Refreshments will also be provided.

Located just to the south of the current residence halls, the new complex includes three housing buildings—a dormitory style building, two apartment style buildings, and a student community center. In total, 258 beds are now available to students. The dormitory style building offers two bedroom, one bathroom suite style rooms with kitchen and laundry facilities available on each building floor. A second building includes two bedroom, one bathroom apartment style rooms with a fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer in each unit. The third building has four bedroom, two bathroom apartment style rooms with a fully equipped kitchen and a washer and dryer in each unit.

The rental price ranges from $395 to $460 per occupant per month. Other features include complete furniture packages, cable and Internet access, and intrusion alarms. The community center has a fireplace, kitchen area, computer lab, fitness room, media room, and group study room. Residents can also enjoy an on site barbecue area and sand volleyball court. The housing complex is open to all students.

Information on Sierra Vista Village, including a virtual tour of the complex exterior, is also available on the campus web site at www.roswell.enmu.edu/housing.

The First Annual"Back to College" BASH will be held on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at the ENMU-Ruidoso parking lot. Join us for an afternoon of food and fun.

Meet our faculty and staff, pick up the new fall class schedule, register for your classes, and tour the newly renovated campus. Live entertainment provided by Mark Kashmar and the ENMU-Ruidoso Student Mountain Jam Band. Lots of free food and great giveaways.

ENMU-Ruidoso is located at 709 Mechem Dr. in the Sierra Mall. Call 505.257.2120 for more information.

August Newsletter from ENMU-Ruidoso – [newsletter]

August Newsletter from ENMU-Roswell – [newsletter]

Off-Campus News

Child 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 James G. I am: 9 years old I am in: 4th Grade My favorite things to do: Joking, and making up new words by putting two words together to make a new one! My favorite foods: Pizza and ice cream James is a caring and concerned child with tons of energy. He enjoys interacting with others and is very intelligent. He needs some assistance focusing in the school setting, however, he tries very hard to do his best. Like many children in foster care, James attends individual therapy on a weekly basis to address things such as relationship-building skills. He has made significant progress in the past few months. James would do well with a family that could provide him with structure, positive role modeling, reassurance and unconditional love. It is very important for James to maintain connections with his siblings. AN ACT OF LOVE Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

'The Art and Science of Flowers' Set for Amarillo

Event Title: The Art and Science of Flowers

Event Description: Two-day workshop/seminar on how to draw, paint and understand floral structure with Artist Cynthia Padilla. Participants earn a certificate of attendance recognized for professional development, practical knowledge, or personal enrichment for master gardeners, grants and proposals, nature leaders, and art and science educators.

Date and Time: Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15-16

Location: Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Tuition: $175

Contact: Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 806.352.6513

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of Registered Nurse. Applicants must possess a current Nursing License, be willing to work one day per week, and enjoy working with the elderly/disabled population. An application and job description may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 6, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

Get the scoop on foster/adoptive parenting with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) at a free ice cream social on Thursday, Aug. 2.

The social will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. or so at the Clovis CYFD office at 221 W. Llano Estacado. Please join us for free ice cream with all the fixings. For the children, there will also be fun games, water balloons, bubbles and more. CYFD staff will be available to answer questions about foster/adoptive parenting.

Foster and adoptive parenting offers the chance to make a difference in the life of a New Mexico child. In Curry County, there are currently more than 89 children in protective custody with CYFD due to abuse and neglect in their home. Locally, there is an urgent need for more foster homes.

Statewide, there are more than 2,200 children in protective custody with CYFD. Nationwide, there are more than 500,000 children in foster care and there are foster parent shortages throughout the country.

To find out more about foster/adoptive parenting, please contact Renee Fitts at 505.624.6071, extension 124, or renee.fitts@state.nm.us; or visit the CYFD web site at www.cyfd.org; or call toll free 1.800.432.2075.

Recurring Information Resources

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU. For for information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Holidays for 2007-2008 as Approved by Board of Regents– [read]

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

New Location to Obtain ID Cards – ENMU student, faculty and staff ID cards are now being made in the Office of Enrollment Services. The location of the ID card machine has been changed from the Silver Pass Office to SAS Room 130. Look for the new ID card design coming soon.

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

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

If you would also like to be included, 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 About ENMU 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]

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.

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.

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.

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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