First Home Football Game at 6 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 6, vs. Northeastern State University

Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcements form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups if the group is non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

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Former Regent Named Director of Student Activities and Organizations Story and photo by Roma Vivas Communication Services "I am very passionate about Eastern." – Tracy Henderson
	A former student regent at Eastern New Mexico University is the new director for the Office of Student Activities and Organizations. She earned a bachelor’s in communication, with an emphasis in public relations, and has almost completed her master’s in the same area. ”I am very passionate about Eastern; I believe in the education system, the faculty and staff; I could not wait to be back,” Mrs. Henderson said. “Being the student regent showed me to look at the big picture. It was a life-changing experience.” Mrs. Henderson tried the corporate world for a couple of years for companies like Frost Sullivan as their Corporate Communication Events Executive. When she saw a job opening at Eastern, she did not hesitate to apply. At the time, she was
Tracy Henderson: New Student Activities Director

living with her husband in San Antonio. “When the opportunity came to move back to the High Plains, we were thrilled.”

The Tucumcari native has three main goals for the office: to keep bringing live entertainment to campus; offer more activities targeted to non-traditional students; and to have more educational forums for students. Another big project the new director has planned is a leadership conference for faculty and small businesses which students will help run.

The new director is so passionate about ENMU that she even bought a little Greyhound hat for her unborn baby girl, Taylor.

“I am excited about the opportunities that we can provide students. I am back to my second family; I am back home!”

Wanda Newberry's Photos of Dawg Days BBQ

Roma Vivas's Photos of Dawg Days BBQ

Video Alert
Watch video from Thursday's Dawg Days BBQ – [video]

Ginger Creighton's Photos of Dawg Days' Comic
Dawg Days comic Mike Birbiglia has appeared on Comedy Central.

Meet New Recruiter Misty Morgan by Wendel Sloan Communication Services

Misty Morgan, graduate of Hagerman High School (photo by Roma Vivas)

"I think that Eastern offers a place for prospective students to get a high-quality education." – Misty Morgan Misty Mogran, the newest recruiter for Enrollment Services, graduated from Hagerman High School (N.M.) in 2002. She received a history degree from Eastern in 2007, then became a recruiter on Aug. 20. "I have been getting to know the office and learning about my job," says Misty. She is responsible for recruiting in the northwest part of the state, and will also assist with the retention of freshmen. "So far, I like my job," says Misty. "I think that Eastern offers a place for prospective students to get a high-quality education, a home away from home, and many experiences that they can use after college." Misty, who likes to read, visit her family and watch movies, says her ultimate career goal is to get a master's degree in museum studies and become a museum curator.

Fall Semester Begins Today

The fall semester begins today, Aug 27.  The last day to late-register is on Friday, Aug. 31.

The semester ends on Dec. 14, with spring commencement set for the next day.

Many of ENMU's courses can be taken online, or through videoconferencing in Artesia, at Cannon Air Force Base, Hobbs, Roswell and Ruidoso.

For more information, call 562.2175 or e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu.

ENMU Receives Nursing Grant
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

The New Mexico Higher Education Department has awarded Eastern New Mexico University in Portales $239,000 for the 2007-08 fiscal year for expansion of its nursing program.

In the award letter, the Higher Education Department wrote, "We were impressed with several aspects of the program. We hope that they will serve as a model of best practices for other institutions."

Leslie Paternoster, new director of ENMU's nursing program, says the grant will help Eastern address a critical nursing shortage. "We are preparing associate degree nurses for the baccalaureate degree which the American Nurses Association has been trying to push for years," said Dr. Paternoster. "We are going to be aggressively recruiting nurses from the eastern side of the state, which is an underserved population.

"We are going to develop and advance collaborative partnerships among two- and four-year institutions, hospitals and other private and public sectors to enhance health care delivery throughout New Mexico."

Dr. Paternoster added that some of the grant money will go toward continuing professional development for faculty.

The Legislature provided additional funds this year to institutions with existing nursing programs to supplement faculty and staff salaries. The funds were awarded primarily to focus on supporting faculty recruitment and retention and student success.

For more information, call Dr. Paternoster at 562.2403.

ENMU Closed Next Monday for Labor Day – ENMU will be closed and employees will be off for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3.

New Faculty Announced for This Year – [new faculty]

New Staff Announced for This Year – [new staff]

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Kathy Durand, chair and assistant professor of anthropology, was interviewed on Thursday by USA Today about Eastern's new forensics major. An article about ENMU's new majors (which first appeared in the Monday Memo), was previously picked up by the Associated Press.

Gene Smith, College of Business, presented an eight-hour continuing education course on Aug. 20 to the New Mexico Society of CPAs entitled  “Financial Statement Analysis: Basis for Management Advice.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his work titled “Galactica” selected to be performed by the Queens College Wind Ensemble for a Festival and Conference of New Music which will take place at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, City University of New York.  The dates of the festival are November 15-18.

	Dr. Doug Morris, assistant professor of reading, was in Cuba this summer. The following links are the transcripts of a two-part interview he did with Rick Smith, radio host of “United for Progress,” a "100 percent pro-labor and unapologetically progressive voice," on WHYL News Talk Radio out of Carlisle, Penn.  [part one] [part two]
Dr. Doug Morris (white cap) in Cuba

Former student Jim Spiri has been taking photos in Iraq. View them at [link].

Greyhounds Set School Rushing Record in 63-20 Win Over Bacone College – [details]

Volleyball Team Opens Season with 2-2 Record – [details]

Check Out All ENMU Varsity Team Schedules and Results – [here]

Sign Up for the ENMU Emergency Alert System – (EAS) to be notified in the event of a critical incident on campus. This system will only be used for emergency notifications. Notifications can be sent to your cell phones and two e-mail accounts. You can also sign up for campus closings and class delay announcements.
Sign up for the Emergency Alert System

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.

Fall Wellness Contest

Overview: This semester we are having a completely voluntary contest between all the units on campus for participation in the Wellness Course: HPE 268-01. The unit with the highest percentage of participants in this course will win a $500 gift certificate to "Big 5 Sporting Goods" in Clovis. (You may enroll in one or two hours for this course with contest credit/points awarded accordingly.)

Eligibility: For those qualified, it is absolutely free to enroll in this course. Those qualified for free enrollment are: full-time faculty and staff and retired faculty and staff.

Unit "Definition": A unit will be defined as any department, division, college, etc. with at least 20 potential participants. As such, small units (e.g., academic departments) may want to combine with other departments or units. Upon completion of our enrollment period this fall on August 31, it will be the burden of the participating unit to document the numbers participating versus the numbers eligible in that unit.

Other Details: Again, involvement in this contest is strictly voluntary. Next semester this contest will likely be based upon a unit's percentage of returnees to this wellness program. Any questions should be directed to Bob Vartabedian at robert.vartabedian@enmu.edu or at 562.2312, or Mary Drabbs at 562.4344.

Tennis Option for Fall Lifelong Wellness

Please consider joining me (Bob Vartabedian) for tennis at the ENMU courts on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. starting on Sept. 8 through Oct. 20 as part of your fall 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 include the tennis option as part of your wellness program please e-mail Mary.Drabbs@enmu.edu and choose one of the following:

    1-credit  (You need to accumulate 8 hours of activity sessions.)
    2-credits (You need to accumulate 16 hours of activity.)

Beginner and intermediate levels will be available.  Hopefully, there will be enough people that teams will be paired up (mostly mixed-doubles) and partners will rotate on a weekly basis so you can meet a lot of people.  A "fun" tournament will be held on Oct. 20 with appropriate awards.

Meeting dates will be on Saturdays at 9 a.m. on September 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Oct. 6, 13 and 20.  It will not be necessary to attend all seven sessions. Meet at the tennis courts at 9 a.m. beginning Sept. 8 and bring your racquet (balls and water will be provided).

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by calling 562.2312 or e-mailing  Nikki.Howard@enmu.edu.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session that will be arranged by Mary Drabbs.

Employees Will Play Tennis at 8 a.m. This Saturday – Although the official Wellness Saturday morning tennis, under the direction of Commissioner Bob Vartabedian, won't begin until 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, employees will play informally this Saturday at 8 a.m. (to beat the heat) on the ENMU courts. Everyone is welcome. For more information, e-mail luann.mccorkle@enmu.edu.

Noon-Time Basketball Also Available for Wellness – All faculty and staff are welcome to join the Noon-Time Hoopsters for basketball each day at noon in the north practice gym of Greyhound Arena. For more information, e-mail Commissioner Sloan at wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Scenes from San Juan Village Open House (photos by Roma Vivas)

Departments May Order Shirts for 'Eastern Look' Program – Departments may place orders for the "Eastern Look" shirt program from Aug. 27 through Sept. 6. There is a PDF form on the intranet. Please list the employee's name along with the other information needed to place the order. The shirts will cost about $13.50 and will be a cotton and polyester blend.  Shirts are available to try on for sizing purposes.

For more information, call University Relations at ext. 4490.

Details About 'Eastern Look' Program – The main purpose of the "Eastern Look" program is to provide an opportunity for departments to participate in "Eastern Look" Fridays when the University welcomes a large number of campus visitors.
 
Departments may buy one green shirt per year for each employee with the expectation that employees wear the shirt on Fridays.  The purchase must be made through the “Eastern Look” program. 

Employees may buy additional “Eastern Look” shirts to wear at work. These are shirts available in green, black, grey or beige and carry the University wordmark and department name.

Students or staff members wearing an “Eastern Look” shirt should know that they represent the University to others.  Behavior that would negatively impact the University by students or employees wearing their shirts will be addressed with the individual by the employee’s supervisor.

Units that require their employees to wear ENMU logo shirts as their work uniform may request permission to purchase additional shirts. These purchases must be approved by the unit’s vice president.  Also, other shirt styles may be purchased in colors for special events with the unit’s vice president approval.
 
The supervisor of student employees or student groups wanting to purchase uniform shirts must secure approval from the unit’s vice president. In addition, the vice president should determine if the shirts should be purchased by the individuals or the department.
 
The “Eastern Look” shirts will be ordered three times a year (July, January and May) through the Office of University Relations. A notice will be posted in the Monday Memo for two weeks when it is time to order. Departments will be directed to an online order form.

Faculty Invited to Participate in Music Jam – "Portales Traditional Jam" invites faculty to join us for a little jamming (acoustic music: old time, bluegrass, Celtic, and folk) on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 2-5 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Avenue K. Our only rule is that you bring acoustic instruments only. Beginners are welcome.

For more information, telephone Rhomylly Forbes at 356.1051, Gillian Andersen at 356.9012 (h), or 562.2335 (w), or e-mail Anne Cable at Anne.Cable@enmu.edu.

Kiwanis Collect Donations for Area Schools

Gathered at ENMU Bookstore – This is the 2nd year the Portales Kiwanis Club has sponsored the School Supply Drive. This year they expanded the drive to include the Dora, Elida, and Floyd school systems along with the Portales Public Schools through Jr. High. They collected approximately $2,300 in supplies with $2,150 of it being monetary donations. The Clovis-Portales Elks Club presented the Kiwanians with a $1,000 check for the second year in a row. They also received a $1,000 community grant from the Portales Wal-Mart. Portales National Bank contributed along with several private individuals. All the recipient school principals were greatly appreciative of the donations and felt the supplies would greatly benefit children of lesser means, according to Bobby Brunson of the ENMU Bookstore. "The Portales Kiwanis Club thanks Clovis-Portales Elks Club #1244, Portales Wal-Mart, Portales National Bank, and all individuals who contributed to the endeavor. It would not have been successful without your generosity," said Brunson. Pictured from the Kiwanis are, L-R: Bobby Brunson, Elwyn Hulett, Anthony Gennaro, Robin Wells, Milz Bickley, Thomas Smith, Jim Lee (also representing the Elks), and William Wood. (photo by Roma Vivas)

Mandatory Student Teaching Application Meetings – You must attend one meeting if you plan to student teach during the spring 2008 semester.

Portales - Monday, Sept. 10
12-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. in the CUB/Faculty Lounge

Portales - Tuesday, Sept. 11
6-7 p.m. in the CUB/Faculty Lounge

Roswell - Wednesday, Sept. 12
6-7 p.m. in OTC 115

All students who plan to student teach during the spring 2008 semester must attend a pre-application meeting to receive the required information concerning application procedures.

Student Teacher Application Deadline: Oct. 19

For more information, call the College of Education and Technology Teacher Education Office at 562.2895.

Reminder About Microsoft Office 2007 File Converter – This is a reminder about the Microsoft Office 2007 file converter. If you receive an attachment created in Word, Excel or Power Point 2007 and you are using Microsoft Office 2003, you will be able to open the attachment if you have installed the file converter. Click on the link below to install the file converter:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

If you are unsure as to whether or not it has been installed on your computer, go ahead and install. No harm will be done if the file converter is already installed. Please contact the Helpdesk at ext. 4357 if you encounter any problems.

Fading Parking Decals May Be Replaced for Free – Due to the fading of parking decals required for campus parking, University Police has offered to replace the decals at no charge. No violations will be issued if the numbers on the decal are not legible, but employees are strongly encouraged to replace worn decals at the office of University Police at Avenue K and West 3rd Street. For more information, call 562.2392.

Ginger Takes Annual Summer Canadian Fishing Trip

Ginger knows the importance of Omega-3 fatty oils in a well-balanced diet.

She also went bird-hunting. Fortunately, she is not a good shot.

With the slim pickings in Portales, Ginger brought back this keeper for her single friends.

Kids Can Sign Up for the ENMU Lil' Hound Pound – The Lil' Hound Pound is an Athletic Kids Club for Greyhound and Zia Fans 12 and under. Club membership is free. Members can sign up by calling 356.6815

Members of the Lil' Hound Pound receive free admission to all home sporting events when wearing their Li'l Hound Pound Shirt. Members who don't receive the shirt need only to present their membership card at the door or gate to receive free admission. Of course, each member must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend any ENMU Athletics sporting event.
 
The first 200 kids to sign up for the Li'l Hound Pound each receive a Li'l Hound Pound T-shirt and membership card.
 
Sign-up begins Monday, Aug. 20, at Big League Sports, located on the square in Portales at 114 S. Avenue A. Call Big League Sports at 356.6815 to sign up.

Kayla and Jason Paulk Return from Opera Workshop in Florida
Kayla Paulk and Sherrill Milnes at Epcot Center	Kayla and Jason Paulk, ENMU student Cheyenne Ott, and Kevin (Cheyenne's boyfriend) on the Disney monorail
Kayla and Jason Paulk recently returned from Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort, where Kayla was serving on the coaching/accompanying faculty of the opera workshop, V.O.I.C.Experience (Vocal Operatic Intensive Creative Experience) for the seventh consecutive year.  Founded in 2000 by famed Metropolitan Opera Verdi baritone Sherrill Milnes, this two-week workshop brings together the best voice teachers, vocal coaches and accompanists from around the world with fifty-five of the most talented young opera singers from the U.S. and abroad.  The program began with two evenings of concerts, appropriately titled Death by Aria, where each singer presented their best operatic aria.  Two evening master classes were given during the program, and Kayla was privileged to be the sole pianist for both.  One was given by Mr. Milnes and the other by Tito Capobianco, famed operatic director and founder of the Juilliard Opera Studio and many of the major U.S. opera houses.  The remainder of the week was filled with voice lessons, coachings, bio and headshot "make-over" sessions with NYC stylists and operatic managers, mock higher education interviews and consultations w/Dean Emeritus Bernie Dobroski, Northwestern University, health discussions with Dr. Michael O'Neal, physician to the Toronto Blue Jays, and mock operatic auditions with agencies from NYC and opera house managers from around the U.S., and six performances in the American Rotunda at Epcot, of which Kayla accompanied the program entitled Divas!  For more information about the workshop, go to:  www.voicexperiencefoundation.com.  An additional highlight of the trip was spending part of one day with ENMU vocal music education student Cheyenne Ott, who was working at Walt Disney World this summer.  Following the Epcot performances, Cheyenne hosted the Paulks to a park hop that included Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Magic Kingdom.They finished the evening by attending one of the Death by Aria concerts, where Cheyenne heard many exceptional operatic performances and was introduced to Sherrill Milnes prior to the concert.

Jason Paulk and Chef T. J. at the Boma

World of Wings Having Special – WOW-World, in the basement of the CUB, is having a "Back-to-School Special." Two eggs any style, two strips of bacon or two sausage links with two slices of toast. Just $1.99 plus tax. Add a small Seattle's Best coffee for just $.99 plus tax. The special is good until Sept. 30.

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.

Watch Video of ENMU Band Practicing Around Campus (photos by Roma Vivas; video by Wendel Sloan)
Video Alert [watch video]

Multicultural Affairs Sponsoring Fall Coat Drive – Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring a fall coat drive for the use of senior citizens, children and other women and men. Drop-off boxes will be located in The Alley, Administration Building, JWLA, and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Diana Cordova at 562.4914.

Accidents Happen!
Although the cup is in Betsy's hand, she says the workstudy did it. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Departmental Copies of Purchase Orders No Longer Singing the Blues – To speed up the payment process and accommodate the imaging system located in Accounts Payable, a change has been made to the purchase order form. The departmental copy of the purchase order receiving report will no longer be blue. Please look for a white copy. This copy must be signed when the product or service has been received by the department, and then forwarded to Accounts Payable at Station 60.

If you have any questions, please contact the Purchasing Department at 562.2425.

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.

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]

In the News

The article in the Monday Memo about ENMU's new majors to meet the needs of high-demand professions was picked up by the Associated Press and has been printed and broadcast in a number of media, including the Albuquerque Journal , Amarillo Daily News, and KOAT-TV and KOB-TV. Dr. Kathy Durand was interviewed by USA Today about Eastern's forensic major. The following link is from the Las Cruces Sun-News. [link]

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

"Great job on Dawg Days. The BBQ was also great. Thank you to Student Activities!" – ENMU employee

"I might start coming out again since y'all are having that kind of excitement. It had gotten kind of boring." – Daniel Alaniz after hearing a potential fight had to be broken up that day in noon-time basketball

Quote of the Week

"You get better results with a feather than a sledgehammer." – Wendel Sloan

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.

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/.

TechTips – Helpful Hints for Using ENMU Technology, Courtesy of ITS
(authored by Ron Obenhaus)

Computing
Word series – Adding Diagonal Borders
Word has allowed you to add borders to paragraphs, text boxes, and tables for quite some time. Beginning with the introduction of Word 2000, you can also add diagonal borders to your table cells. This means that a border can appear from the top-left to the lower-right corners of a cell, or from the top-right to the lower-left. To take advantage of this type of border, follow these steps:

• Create your table as you normally would.
• Select the cell you want to have the diagonal border.
• Choose the Borders and Shading option from the Format menu. Word displays the Borders and Shading dialog box.
• Make sure the Borders tab is selected.
• At the bottom left and right corners of the Preview area of the dialog box, you should see buttons that have diagonal lines on them. Click the line that represents the type of diagonal border you want to use.
• Click on OK.

Excel series – Display Formulas in Excel Workshop
When creating Microsoft Excel worksheets formula results are shown in the worksheet NOT the formula. There may be times when it would be helpful if you could SEE the formula in the worksheet.
To display formulas:

• Select Tools from the pull-down menu
• Choose Formula Auditing
• Choose Formula Auditing Mode

To resume seeing the results of the formula, just repeat the above steps.  Or you can use the shortcut keys for toggling formula auditing mode on and off: Ctrl+`.

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 5100 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 5200.  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 - Customer Service:  Some tips for good customer service:

• Answer the phone by the third ring.
• Smile when you answer the phone; it does make a difference.   
• Identify yourself and your department

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

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

A pool party, sponsored by the African American Affairs Office, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, at the Natatorium. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. Don't forget to bring your own towel and swimwear. All students are welcome. For more information, call 562.2437.

The 2007-2008 Student Handbook will be available approximately Oct. 1. The 2006-2007 Student Handbook will be valid until the new ones arrive.  If you have any questions or concerns, call 562.2221.

Student organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 6 ENMU Homecoming Parade can apply at the Alumni Affairs office located in the Administration Building. Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 28 at noon.

All individuals wishing to participate in the parade must register by Friday, Sept. 28. Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant's name in the parade program that is distributed along the parade route. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Abilene and Third, going north to First Street and west on First Street to ENMU Campus. This year's theme is "Homecoming at the Forum."

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Brooke S. Parker in the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125. The office is located in Room 101 of the Administration Building.

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

Three Press Releases from ENMU-Roswell – [read]

Latest Issue of Eastern Clips from ENMU-Roswell – [read]

ENMU-Ruidoso Staff and Faculty Wellness  – It's time to register for the Lifelong Wellness program. This is a self-motivated wellness program that encourages and supports your goal of fitness.

ENMU offers a one or two credit program. You keep a log of your physical activities and turn them in to me at 6 weeks and the end of the program. Contact me to get a copy of the syllabus or for any questions you might have. Join us in making a positive change in your health. There is no charge for this program for faculty and staff. Participants may also choose to enroll in any HPE activity classes and use that activity to fulfill the requirements of the Lifelong Wellness course.

E-mail Bonnie.Rossiter@enmu.edu for more information.

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.

August Newsletter from ENMU-Ruidoso – [newsletter]

August Newsletter from ENMU-Roswell – [newsletter]

Off-Campus News

Boy 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 Joseph M. I am: 15 years old I am in: 9th Grade My favorite things to do: Listen to music, hang out with friends, learn about earth science, and take care of animals! My favorite foods: Pizza, most Mexican food, and hamburgers  Joseph M is 16.  He is described as a polite, intelligent and engaging young man who enjoys playing sports but has not been doing so recently.  In terms of job and career interests, Joseph enjoys carpentry and loves to work on cars.  In his current placement, Joseph helps his foster parents care for their livestock, which he seems to enjoy, as he is good with animals.  Presently Joseph feels somewhat isolated in terms of where he lives, and there are few readily available activities for him.  Joseph is behind in school and would benefit from a placement where academics and social activities are encouraged and supported.  Joseph wants many of the things typical teenagers want such as a cell phone and to obtain his driver’s license.  Joseph has several siblings currently living in the Albuquerque area he will need to maintain contact with.  While somewhat ambivalent about adoption, he is open to the idea of being adopted as long as he can maintain contact with his siblings. Joseph would likely benefit best from a placement with either a single male or a two-person family with a strong male role model who can offer unconditional support and encouragement, as Joseph has stated he often feels as if no one notices the good things he does.  ST ©AN ACT OF LOVE©     Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

The CITY OF PORTALES is now accepting applications for the following positions:

SEASONAL, PART-TIME TEMPORARY

FLAG FOOTBALL YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

YOUTH FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH FOOTBALL SCOREKEEPER

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL SCOREKEEPER

YOUTH SOCCER REFEREE

PART-TIME

TRANSIT DRIVER FOR PORTALES AREA TRANSIT

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 356.6662 ext. 22.   

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for full-time caregivers.  Applicants should have experience in working with the elderly population. An application may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales.  The Community Services Center is an EOE.  The deadline to apply is by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31.

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

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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