Monday Memo — Printing all the news that fits

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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Employees Off for Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19 – Employees will have the day off when Eastern New Mexico University is closed for Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 19.

Hardhat Hound Construction Update – The contractor for the CUB remodeling will have a large crane in front of the CUB this Wednesday or Thursday, Feb. 14-15. They will be setting large steel window shades. They will flag their work area and crane off, but please be careful.

ENMU Presenting 'Eccentricities of a Nightingale' – Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the first Main Stage production of the season, Tennessee Williams' “Eccentricities of a Nightingale,” on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 15-17. [view poster]

The play, in the University Theatre Center on the Portales campus, begins at 7 p.m. each night. General admission tickets cost $8, seniors 55+ $7, pre-college students $6, and ENMU students $5.

Directed by S. K. Buie, assistant professor of theatre at ENMU, the play takes place in Glorious Hill, Miss., shortly before the First World War. Alma Winemiller, a sensitive and lonely young woman, has become increasingly restive and disturbed by the fear that she will remain a spinster. Hemmed in by her stern minister father, and her deranged mother, she makes a final, almost desperate, attempt to win the man of her choice – a young doctor whose social-climbing mother frowns on his attachment to Alma.

The play centers on the complex relationship between these two, her touching attempts to sway his emotions, and his uncertainty as to where his heart should lead him. In the end there is to be only one truly beautiful moment between them, for neither can break the ties of family and position which draw them apart and which, inevitably, defeat Alma's hopes for a new and fuller life.

Tickets are available at the Box Office from noon-5 p.m. daily, and again at 6 p.m. on performance nights. Prices are: ENMU students $5; pre-college $6; seniors 55+ $6; general admission $8.

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

Eastern New Mexico University professor of communication Dr. Anthony Schroeder is recovering well in his Portales home after falling on the ice in front of the Communication Center on campus on Jan. 29.

“Eastern personnel responded immediately and treated me very well,” said Dr. Schroeder. “911 was called and I was on my way to the hospital within 15 minutes; I can’t complain.”

Dr. Schroeder said that for the next few weeks his classes have been moved onto Webct. The professor added that there were a few problems at first getting the classes up and going, however, they were quickly solved due the talent and concern of Ellen Gardiner.

Dr. Schroeder had his hip, which was fractured in two places, operated on at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock the day following the accident.

“They pinned and screwed my hip back together,” he said. Currently, he is recovering at home.

He said that he was within five feet of his vehicle where water was coming from the roof which had washed the ice-melting salt away from the ground. Dr. Schroeder said before he knew it he was on the ground and in pain. “I am going to physical therapy and doing exercises three times a day,” he said. Dr. Schroeder added that he is getting stronger by the day.

“The support I have received from everyone has been very nice,” he said. “I am deeply appreciative of it and I thank everyone for their concern."

(Dr. Schroeder is also organizing the State High School Speech and Debate Tournament, and noted that volunteer judges are needed.)

Reception on Thursday for San Juan Village and Ground Zero – There will be an open reception at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Campus Union Lobby for a first look at the new San Juan Village student housing and the new Ground Zero refreshment center.

Ginger Creighton will conduct a National Safety Council Defensive Driving class at ENMU-Ruidoso on March 9.

Moments after he was sworn in as the new chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, Edward Chavez, an ENMU grad, settled into his seat at the center of the bench, smiled and declared, "Well, I'm speechless."
[the rest of the story]

ENMU student Patricio Alvarado recently passed away. Services were held Feb. 5 in Portales.

Celebrate 'Year of the Pig' from February 12-16 – International Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University will celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Pig, from Feb. 12-16. Here is the schedule:
Monday: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Campus Union Building (CUB)—Chinese culture display board and music, and Mr. Money (luck for Chinese New Year)
Tuesday: 2:30-5 p.m. in the Aztec Room of the CUB—Chinese Kung Fu movie
Wednesday: 12-1 p.m. in the CUB—Chinese games like Mahjog and Chinese Checkers, and music
Thursday: 8-9 p.m. in Ground Zero—ENMU Chinese students will give a concert and show of traditional Chinese music and dance, with games and prizes
Friday: 11:30-1 p.m.—Sodexho will serve traditional Chinese food for lunch in the CUB, as well as games and prizes, and Mr. Money

All events are free (except for the Friday lunch) and open to the public. For more information, call 562.4914.

SuperUsers Group Teaching Microsoft Excel – The SuperUsers group will teach the beginning session of Microsoft Excel.

Feb. 15 3:30-4:30 p.m. UCC 107

A few of the topics to be covered in this session are: creating, moving, copying, deleting, naming and printing worksheets, and selecting and adjusting cells/columns

Seating is limited so reserve your spot as soon as possible by e-mailing super.user2@enmu.edu.

DA to Speak on 'Meth War' – At noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in COB 103 the Criminal Justice Association will present District Attorney Matt Chandler, and an Assistant DA, who will talk about the "Meth War." Everyone is invited.

ENMU Celebrating Black History Month – Eastern New Mexico is celebrating Black History Month in a variety of ways. The Office of African American Affairs is conducting the first annual Mr. and Ms. Black ENMU Pageant on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business.

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, ASAB will present Mojoe, a hip-hop group, at 8 p.m. in Ground Zero. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. in the Zia Room in the Campus Union Building, African American Affairs will host its annual banquet. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Bryan K. Phillips of Farwell Missionary Baptist Church. A date auction will be held, Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Becky Sharp Auditorium.

For more information, call African-American Affairs at 562.2437.

Chinese Dinner Concert Set for March 4 – The Chinese Dinner Concert will be on March 4 at 6 p.m. at the Portales Memorial Building. The concert is a fundraiser that will help FoShan ChinWoo come to Portales to give Chinese TaiJi and Chinese Martial Arts performances on the ENMU campus.

Scholastic Book Fair Set for February 19-23 – The Student Council for Exceptional Children will host the Scholastic Book Fair in the Lobby of the Education Building from Feb. 19-23.

Although Feb. 19 is Presidents' Day, the Book Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Interested in Law School? – Interested in attending law school? The Eastern New Mexico University Pre-Law Club will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. in COB 103. ENMU alumnus Juan Marquez, a second-year law student at the University of New Mexico School of Law, will be present to describe his experiences as a law student in Albuquerque and answer questions. This event is open to the entire ENMU community.

For more information, contact: Dr. Steve Palmer, pre-law advisor and assistant professor of business law/management in Room 215 of the College of Business Building, call 562.2542, or e-mail steven.palmer@enmu.edu.

ENMU Hosting State High School Speech Tournament on March 8-10 – Eastern New Mexico University has been selected to host the 2007 New Mexico State High School Speech Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Thursday, March 8 through Saturday, March 10. The tournament includes debate, student congress, interpretative reading, duo, oratory, and other public speaking events. [details]

KENW-TV Needs Volunteers – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Festival 2007 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering to answer the telephone for a few hours during March 3-18 for Festival 2007. This is KENW's longest pledge drive of the year, so more volunteers are needed. To help, call Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail her rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Your help is greatly appreciated.

ENMU Offering Summer Spanish Immersion Program in Mexico – Cultura, civilización y literatura de México. Do you want to learn and enjoy Spanish? Then, come to a meeting to talk about Eastern's Spanish Immersion program in July at Mérida, Yucatán, México.

Meetings are on Monday, Feb. 12, Wednesday, Feb. 14, and Friday, Feb. 16, from 8-8:50 a.m. or 2-2:50 p.m. in Room 111 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building.

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

ENMU Co-Sponsoring Cooking School for Diabetics – Kitchen Creations, A cooking school for Diabetics, is coming to ENMU beginning March 12.

People with diabetes in Roosevelt County will have a chance to learn how to prepare good-tasting and healthy foods at the Kitchen Creations cooking school sponsored by the Roosevelt County office of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. ENMU Family and Consumer Sciences is the co-sponsor.

Kitchen Creations offers recipes and up-to-date information for nutrition and meal planning. People with diabetes, as well as their family members or caretakers, are encouraged to attend. Participants should plan on attending all the classes, which will be held every Monday, for four weeks beginning on March 12, 6-9 p.m. in the ENMU Family and Consumer Sciences Department.

Call Connie Moyers at 356.4417 to register. The classes are free, but spaces are limited, so call now to enroll; pre-registration is required.

Nominations Sought for Spirit of Eastern Awards – Nominations for the 2007 President's Spirit of Eastern Awards are welcome from faculty, staff and students. Each person may nominate one or more professional and/or support staff whom they believe have performed in a superior manner relative to the award criteria listed on the nomination form.

Deadline for submitting nominations is 5 p.m. on March 14 for Portales and Ruidoso. The selected awardees will be recognized at the Spirit of Eastern Ceremony on April 11.

Visit the Spirit of Eastern web site at www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/spirit/index.shtml to nominate online. Printed forms are also available at the Information Desk in the Administration Building in Portales and at the Ruidoso Campus reception desk.

Change in Homecoming Schedule – Due to scheduling conflicts, the Homecoming date and game time has been rescheduled.

It is now scheduled for Oct. 5-7. The Homecoming committee will meet this spring to determine the schedule of events and select the 2007 Homecoming theme. If you have ideas for special events or reunions, the Office of Alumni Affairs will be happy to assist you.

The Homecoming game will match the Greyhounds against the Angelo State University Rams at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6.

For more information, contact Janice Cowen in the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125, stop by the Administration Building, Room 101, or e-mail janice.cowen@enmu.edu.

HTML Can Now Be Sent to Distribution Lists – Due to the increased capabilities of the computer security systems and e-mail servers, ENMU is now now able to allow HTML e-mail to be sent to list members. [details]

Explanation of Code PRTXMD on W-2 Forms – Most of you will see the code PRTXMD and a dollar amount in box 14 of your 2006 ENMU Form W-2. It represents the total amount of medical-related deductions withheld from your 2006 wages such as retiree health, medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance. It is provided for information purposes only and does not require additional entries on your 2006 tax return.

Please feel free to contact Payroll at 562.2320 if you have any questions regarding your 2006 ENMU Form W-2.

ENMU Prepares for Re-accreditation – Eastern New Mexico University is concluding a yearlong process of extensive self-evaluation required for re-accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Accreditation fosters excellence and ongoing improvement for the University. The accreditation covers every aspect of the institution—to improve the educational process for all students and to assure the institution’s effectiveness in meeting those needs. As a campus community, we look forward to the experience and to learning from it to make Eastern New Mexico University an even stronger institution.

Higher Learning Commission Seeks Public Comment – ENMU seeks public comment on the quality of the institution and its academic programs as part of a comprehensive evaluation visit March 12-14, 2007, by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

To comment, contact Dr. Linda Gies at 562.2322.

Nursing Accreditation Team Seeks Public Comment – Eastern New Mexico University’s BSN Completion Program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). An upcoming site visit by NLNAC is scheduled for Feb. 27 through March 1. A public meeting will be held Feb. 28 in Lea Hall, Room 123, on the Portales campus of ENMU from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All persons interested in speaking with NLNAC site evaluators about the Nursing Program are welcome.

Students Can Have Scholarship Applications Reviewed for Accuracy – College of Education and Technology (CET) students may have their applications for scholarships reviewed for accuracy by Mr. Bill Gaedke in ED135 any Monday and Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. until the deadline of March 1.

$1 for Tickets to Win Valentine's Day Basket – Tickets to win a Valentine's Day Basket can be purchased for $1 from any AEOP member or at the Information Center in the Administration Building. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. All proceeds support Association of Educational Office Personnel Scholarships.

Still Time for Flu Shots – There’s still time for a flu shot. The influenza (flu) season is coming late this year, so we may not see the flu at ENMU until mid-terms, or even Spring Break. Flu shots are available at ENMU Health Services for $20. Make an appointment by calling ext. 2321 or walk in from 9-10 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Time for Annual Performance Evaluations – Attention all support, professional and at-will employees.

Reminder that it's time for annual performance evaluations for the period Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2006, for support, professional and at-will employees. The evaluation form shall be completed by the employee's immediate supervisor and reviewed by the appropriate second-level supervisor.

Note to supervisors: Please mark your calendars to begin notifying employees of the time and place to discuss their annual performance. It is highly encouraged that all annual performance evaluations be completed no later than Feb. 28, 2007.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please call Personnel Services at 2115.

How to Find Out if ENMU is Closed Because of Weather Conditions – To find out if ENMU is closed during inclement weather, call the weather line at 562.4636, check ENMU's home page, your office e-mail or voice mail. View inclement weather closing policy here [policy].

Donations Accepted for International Affairs Calendar to Fund Scholarship – Rosa Zamora, the director of International Affairs, has put together a yearly calendar featuring the different countries Eastern New Mexico University students come from. The calendar lists international as well as United States holidays.

International Affairs is raising funds for the first international scholarship through donations for the calendars through April. The scholarship will be awarded at the International Affairs Banquet on April 4.

Aztec School District's Central Office will welcome a new leader once Assistant Superintendent Ken Lyon resigns at the end of the month. His replacement, however, will leave a void at Aztec High School. Kirk Carpenter, principal at the high school, accepted the promotion to assistant superintendent, effective after Lyon leaves to take on his new role with Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. [the rest of the story]

Nathan Uland brings some impressive credentials to the Eastern New Mexico University football program. Uland, one of 20 high school seniors — all from Texas — signed by ENMU coach Mark Ribaudo and his staff on national signing day Wednesday, was the state’s Class 4A Division I defensive player of the year in 2006 at Denton’s Ryan High School. [the rest of the story]

"Thanks for the nice piece supporting the Human Rights Film Series." – ENMU professor

"Thank you very much for your Monday Memo story about the African Peace Corps story. I had sent it to (a student) because she had been accepted by the Peace Corps." – ENMU professor

"The biggest interference with my learning has been my education." – Albert Einstein

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

Library Committee
3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21
Golden Library Conference Room

Hardhat Committee
11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6
Regents Room of Administration Building

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

Natural Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement – Join Victor Baca, R.Ph. for this informative class and discover the facts concerning this alternative, doctor-pre-scribed hormone therapy Thursday, March 22, 7-9 p.m., COB-137. The fee is $25. Please register by March 19.

Basic Digital Photography – This class taught by Brandon Flen of Flen Photography will allow hands-on time at your own computer station with Adobe Photoshop Monday, March 12, 6-8:30 p.m., UCC-108. The fee is $25.

Swimming – For ages 4 years and up meeting Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. for four rotations at the Natatorium: Rotation 1-Feb. 26-March 8; Rotation 2-March 12-22; Rotation 3-April 2-12; and Rotation 4-April 16-26. The fee is $40.

Scuba Diving – This open water scuba class for ages 10 years and up will be held over two weekends, March 2-4 and March 17-18. The fee is $200 with an open water fee of $120 payable to the instructor. Please register by Feb. 27.

Taste of France and Germany – Join Skip Ackler three evenings this spring in FCS-98, 6:30-8 p.m. for a taste of France and Germany. Registration is $18 per class or receive a discount by prepaying only $48 for all three classes by Feb. 7. A $10 lab fee is payable to the instructor at each class. Due to food purchase and prep for specific numbers, these classes must be prepaid with no refunds issued.

Internet Safety: Protecting you and Your Family Online – Join Adriana Wolf in COB-117, 6-8 p.m. for one or all three 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. However, prepayment of $50 for all three classes entitles you to a $10 discount.

Cyber Citizenship and Intellectual Property – Tuesday, Feb. 13. Register by Feb. 8.

Personal Safety and Online Predators – Tuesday, March 13. Register by March 8.

Creative Memories Pic Folio Minutes Album – The Pic Folio Minutes Album holds 24 photos in displayable photo-safe album sleeves. Bring 24 photos for this class offered twice for your convenience Tuesday, either Feb. 13 or March 6, 7-8 p.m., COB-128. Let Tracy Car, Creative Memories consultant, know your album color choice, tan or red, by Feb. 1. Registration is $10 with a kit fee of $25 for the Pic Folio Album payable to the instructor.

Real Estate Broker Basics – This pre-licensing real estate class will be offered by Lou Tulga Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 15-18, Campus Union Pecos Room. This class will earn you 10 credit hours in education and 30 credit hours in pre-licensing under the N. M. Real Estate Commission. Registration is $225 and must be paid by Feb. 12. A $10 manual is required with fee payable to the instructor. On-your-own lunches are scheduled noon-1 p.m. A minimum of 15 students is required to hold this class.

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

Introduction to PowerPoint – March 15. Register by March 12. The fee is $25

Introduction to Access and Data Basics – March 22. Register by March 19. The fee is $25.

Tips for Taking Online Classes – April 5. Register by April 2. The fee is $30.

Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics and Advanced – Join the SuperUsers group at ENMU for two hands-on workshops at your very own SuperUser login computer station UCC-107. Each class is $30 and you can save $10 by prepay for both classes for only $50. Outlook Basics is Tuesday, Feb. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. Outlook Advanced is Tuesday, March 6, 6-8 p.m. Please register by Feb. 1 or March 1, respectively.

Home Gourmet Done Simply – Join Adam Baca, certified chef dú cuisine, for one or all three of these hands-on classes Wednesdays, 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: Jan. 31-French Onion Soup Gratinée and Braised Trout with Pepper Salad; Feb. 28-Chicken Tenderloins Wrapped in Prosciutto with an Italian Fruit Relish and Pasta Carbonara; April 25-Appetizer Night with three brand-new recipes.

Decorative/Tole Painting –For ages 12 years through adult these four classes offered by Patsy Liston Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., FCS-100 will complete a 19 x 16 ½ inch welcome sign with each class offering a different hanger for the sign: valentine on Jan. 25, shamrock on Feb. 22, Easter rabbit on March 15 and birdhouse on April 19. The fee is $15 per class (or $50 prepaid for all four classes). An additional $15 kit fee per class payable to the instructor will include all supplies needed. Please register by Jan. 22.

Aqua Aerobics –Offered by Kristen Van Wettering this class meets Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 29-April 25, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium with no class Feb. 19, March 26 and 28. The fee is $8 per 2-day rotation (or $90 prepaid for all 12 rotations). Register by Jan. 24 if prepaying or Friday noon prior to each rotation if paying weekly.

It's important that individuals recognize the hazards of slippery surfaces. Here are helpful hints from winter-safety experts that will reduce the risk of falling when slippery conditions exist:

Wear boots or overshoes with soles. Avoid walking in shoes that have smooth surfaces, which increase the risk of slipping. Do not wear slick soled shoes or high heels. Wear safe walking shoes and carry your work shoes.

Walk consciously. Be alert to the possibility that you could quickly slip on an unseen patch of ice. Avoid the temptation to run to catch a bus or beat traffic when crossing a street.

Walk cautiously. Your arms help keep you balanced, so keep hands out of pockets and avoid carrying heavy loads that may cause you to become off balance.

Walk "small." Avoid an erect, marching posture. Look to see ahead of where you step. When you step on icy areas, take short, shuffling steps, curl your toes under and walk as flatfooted as possible.

ENMU Physical Plant employees work very hard to keep the sidewalks free from ice and snow. But, even though there is ice melt on the sidewalk (usually blue crystals), the cold wind can refreeze the water turning, it back to ice.

SO WALK CAREFULLY AT ALL TIMES! Remember, the life (or broken bones) you save may be your own!

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

Computing
Word series- Display Multiple Pages
• In Print Preview, click the icon on the toolbar that represents multiple pages,
• Then drag your mouse to select the number of pages you want displayed.
• Press ESC to exit.
Full Screen View
• If you want to view your document in a full screen version without all of the toolbars, select View
• Full Screen
• To turn the full screen view off, press ESC or click the close full screen button on the document.

Excel series- Disable Drag and Drop in Excel
If you place your mouse pointer on the side of a cell in an Excel worksheet, it changes from an arrow or plus sign into a four-sided arrow. If you click and hold the left mouse button down you can drag and move the cell information. It is easy to move data you do not want to move. To turn this feature off:
• Click Tools from the pull-down menu
• Choose Options
• Click the Edit tab
• Uncheck "Allow cell drag and drop"
• Click OK

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 4960 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 - Sending a quick message without entering your voice mailbox
To record a quick message without entering your mailbox:
1. Dial 4200
2. When the system answers, press *
3. Enter the recipient’s mailbox number (the extension number)
4. Record your message
5. Hang up

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

College Goal Sunday New Mexico will take place on Feb. 24-25 in four locations around New Mexico. College Goal Sunday will provide college-bound students and parents free assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid representatives from several New Mexico colleges and universities and private organizations will be on site to answer questions about financial aid and the FAFSA. Financial aid deadlines are fast approaching. [details]

ASENMU is currently hiring work-study students to staff ENMU Safe Ride. These positions need to be filled as soon as possible. Employees will need to have a valid driver's license and means of transportation. If you are interested in working for ASENMU, contact the office at 562.2473 or by e-mail at student.government@enmu.edu. Application may be picked up in the ASENMU office in the Campus Union Building, Room 109.

ENMU-Ruidoso experienced a dramatic student enrollment increase for the spring 2007 semester, according to campus Provost Michael Elrod. Following on the heals of record enrollments beginning last summer and continued into fall 2006, the spring 2007 semester also reached a new all time high.

As of census enrollment date, the second week of the semester, there were 807 students registered. The previous record was established in spring 2003 with 776 students enrolled. Compared to spring 2006, the 2007 enrollment numbers improved by over 19 percent. [details]

Chaves County voters elected five permanent members of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Branch Community College Board on Feb. 6. They are:
Position 1: Ed David
Position 2: Steve Henderson
Position 3: Bernarr Treat
Position 4: Clyde McKee
Position 5: Eloise Blake
[details]

The ENMU-Ruidoso Community College Board election was conducted on Feb. 6 to elect the new five-member board. The first meeting of the new board is scheduled for March 1. At that meeting the members will be sworn in by Judge Mike Line. The following residents were elected to serve on the board. [details]

U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today announced that he is accepting applications for his 2007 Summer Internship Program in Washington, D.C. Applications are due March 1. [details]

Over the past five years, the ENMU community has lost an unprecedented number of students, faculty and staff. Students have faced mourning the loss of their friends and family members while at the same time attempting to achieve academic success despite their grief.

In response to this grief, Counseling and Career Services will hold a weekly grief support group on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. in their conference room (SAS 214). If you would like further information, contact Susan Larsen at 562.2211 or e-mail her at susan.larsen@enmu.edu.

Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to join us. Remember, grief is not an enemy to be vanquished, nor is expressing grief a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being human.

New Mexico State Parks and a distinguished Selection Committee, which includes the N.M. Department of Cultural Affairs, are seeking commissioned artwork to be used as the focal point in the Peace and Brotherhood Chapel at Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park located in Angel Fire, New Mexico. [details]

Help Wanted – Part-Time Typist/File Clerk. Must have a good typing, grammar, spelling and punctuation skills. White Oaks Counseling Center. Call 505.356.2347.

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.