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Oscar Has Miles to Go Before He Sleeps by Wendel Sloan Communication Services “When I left for Pakistan, I was a ‘Negro.’ When I returned, I was a 'black.’"
	A Catholic who believes in the Biblical heaven and hell, Oscar Robinson’s own Big Bang began 66 years ago in Dallas, Texas. In 1985, his adventurous life led to Portales, N.M., where he became the director of Personnel Services at Eastern New Mexico University. Having experienced heart problems in recent years, Oscar – a father of two grown sons and a daughter – has decided to make March 31 the day he officially begins looking at his career in the rearview mirror. “I will have nothing but fond memories of Eastern; I bleed green,” says the man who describes his heritage as “part black, part white, part Indian.” At 14, Oscar moved from Dallas to Okmulgee, Okla. Raised from the age of 10 months by his grandmother, a maid and health care worker, he participated in football, basketball and track for Okmulgee Dunbar High School. While majoring in animal husbandy at
Oscar Robinson retiring on March 31 (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Langston University in Oklahoma, a traditionally all-black school where he graduated with honors, Oscar was a member of the university track and field team which won the Oklahoma Collegiate Conference championship four times.

Oscar (about sixth from left) with his Peace Corps group

After his 1963 graduation, he joined the Peace Corps and was sent to West Pakistan as an agricultural advisor. He also placed second in the 400 meters in the 1964 national games in Lahore, Pakistan.

“The Peace Corps was a wonderful experience,” says the avid Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma sports fan. “It was awesome working with another culture. It helped mold my life, and, in my mind, I still have a relationship with those people.”

While he was overseas, the United States underwent a cultural revolution. “When I left for Pakistan, I was a ‘Negro.’ When I returned, I was a 'black.’ It was a shock to return to the civil unrest in the United States.”

In "Jim Crow America...water seeks its own level."

Oscar says he grew up in “Jim Crow America,” but was able to avoid most overt racist experiences. “The attitudes were there, I just didn’t look for them.” He says his grandmother instilled in him that “water seeks its own level.”

He does remember the Langston University track team having to enter the back door of restaurants. He also remembers at an away meet, just before he was to run the mile, someone released a bag of black cats.

“I guess this was because I was the only black running the mile in the conference and at the collegiate level in the state,” he speculates. “Who knows what motivates people? It certainly motivated me to continue to win every time I ran, and the incident was a valuable life lesson.

	“Wherever I have lived and worked, I have been blessed to be accepted for my character, knowledge and abilities. The combination of my tri-culture family heritage and living in my new home state of New Mexico has made me proud to be an American born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma,” says Oscar. As a black American, he faced many challenges living all over the world.
The mirror has two faces (photos by Wendel Sloan)

"As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. suggested, ‘The great challenge is to prepare ourselves to enter these doors of opportunity.’ Thanks to my background and preparation, I believe I have done this,” he says.

As examples, Oscar notes that he was the first black elected to the Portales City Council (for two terms), selected as chair of the Eastern Plains Council of Governments (for two terms), member of the Community Services Center Board, former board member of the Las Casa Family Care Service, appointed by State Senator Stuart Ingle to two statewide advisory bodies and, more recently, as a member of the New Mexico State Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, and he represents Mayor Orlando Ortega on three city-wide committees, two of which he serves as chair.

In 2006 Oscar was honored by the New Mexico Legislature and the ENMU Board of Regents for his years of tireless efforts in getting the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to change the racist name of a hill around Lingo in southeastern Roosevelt County from the "n" word to Buffalo Soldier Hill. During a hot 1877 summer campaign against the Comanche, several African-American U.S. Calvary Buffalo Soldiers died there. Accomplishments he was involved in as a City Councilor included conversion of the old Gibson’s Building into a recreation center, a skate park at Rotary Park (“because we listened to the young people”), the acquisition of Baker’s Farm to conserve water previously used for irrigation, being involved in initiating the Ute pipeline talks to bring water from Ute Lake near Tucumcari, and the Workforce Investment Act which trains workers for new careers. After retirement, Oscar plans on remaining in Portales. He says that the small black population is a non-

Oscar honored for getting racist name of hill changed (photo by Wendel Sloan)

factor. “I’ve never been impressed by numbers. I don’t see Portales’s general population as being prejudiced. Thank God, the few that may be do not represent the majority. If someone is biased toward me, I know how to deal with it.”

He notes that he was defeated in his first race for City Council in 1990 by three votes “because I was beaten by a better candidate and good friend – Richard Bradfute. The next time I defeated another candidate by over 100 votes. People voted on ‘Oscar the person.’”

Retirement will not bore Oscar. Hobbies include golf and “Western” card games such as poker, attending almost all ENMU varsity games, serving as a volunteer track coach for Eastern, and spending lots of time with Eastern’s athletes – organizing cookouts, ice cream socials and other activities. He will also remain active with city affairs, serving on several committees, including Cultural Affairs which organizes Portales’s many cultural celebrations. He will also work on several projects for the newly formed Llano Estacado Buffalo Soldiers, Inc. He will take his energy to the private

Oscar enjoying an Eastern basketball game (photo by Wendel Sloan)

business arena by joining Comb's Properties as a salesperson and Corporate Solutions, a personnel consulting company.

His 22 years at Eastern will simply be the finishing line for his career in higher education. Other jobs along the way included stints with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Farmers’ Home Administration in North Dakota, cement laborer in Oklahoma and California, a tube pipe machine operator for Alcoa in Vernon, Calif., recreational worker and commissioner, youth sport coach, referee, peanut plant laborer for Sunland Peanuts in Portales, and botany research technician, then personnel associate, for California State University-Long Beach.

	He also managed to obtain a master’s degree in educational administration from St. Thomas College, a Catholic school in St. Paul, Minn., which he chose because of the spiritual emphasis placed in the program’s curriculum. During his 40 years in higher education, Oscar faced many challenges, but is proud of the accomplishments. "I have been blessed to have worked with many
Oscar serving as volunteer track coach (photo by Marc Schoder)

fine people and, together, I believe that we advanced many professional personnel concepts. One such example is in staffing. Today, the norm with personnel selections is based on qualifications rather than on any of the ‘isms.’ When I began my work in higher education back in 1966, I could not comfortably make this statement. Now I can because during my tenure we have had great leadership and each administration promoted the concepts of equal opportunity in hiring. I am proud to say that I was given the chance to be a key part of this promotion and growth on a national basis.”

Oscar says that Eastern is a good example of the equal opportunity concept because it provides great training and growth for employees, "without losing the common touch of its mission, and by providing a good place to learn in a small rural campus environment. "There is a lot to be said for attending a school which gives students so much personal attention and whose employees instill values in them by example – not by preaching. Coming to Eastern is good for students because it is a great place to become a well-rounded person on the road to being a contributing citizen.” Oscar’s memories of Eastern will even include the way individual employees walk across campus, some “bouncy and smiling and some always fast like they are on a mission. Many small things that make up the spirit of Eastern will always be with me.”

Oscar's favorite activity (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Oscar says he will always remain a member of the Eastern New Mexico University family. “I thank Eastern for the opportunity; I could not have asked for a better place to work."

Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Snow – Oscar has plenty of retirement hobbies to keep him busy. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

"Miles to go before I sleep – miles to go before I sleep." – Robert Frost

In quoting Robert Frost, his favorite poet, Oscar says he regrets leaving Eastern, but, “I have miles to go before I sleep – miles to go before I sleep.”

When he does finally sleep, he wants to be buried in Oklahoma next to the grandmother who nurtured his early life. Only then will the long marathon take Oscar across a finish line that no longer obscures what awaits.

Friends and Colleagues Pay Tribute to Oscar
Mike Maguire, Athletic Director “Oscar is really an Eastern guy. He comes to almost all of our games. For years he’s told me he’d love to serve as a volunteer track coach, and now our coach, Eric Boll, is ecstatic to have him. He’s always been very active with the Bench Club, helps with our cookouts, and other activities. He’s always gotten to know our athletes on a personal basis, and has been a great supporter of and support for them. We’re lucky to have had someone who has been such a great friend to Eastern athletics, and we expect that to continue long after Oscar’s retirement.”	Orlando Ortega, Portales Mayor "For many years Oscar has been a friend to Portales and its citizens. He is all about public service. He has willingly and enthusiastically served Portales even after completing his two terms as a Councilor. He currently serves as chairman of the Cultural Affairs Committee and the Public Works Committee. He has also been a member of the very successful Recreation Advisory Board since its reactivation in 1999, plus serving on numerous other committees. However, it is his personality and wisdom that I will always value the most."	Chris Mullins, Assoc. Personnel Director "I've known Oscar since 1985 when he was hired as Director of Personnel. He's been an integral part of my life at Eastern as my boss, mentor and advocate. I've learned so much from his many years of working in higher education and his rich life experiences. He's a positive role model and has unselfishly involved himself in advancing Eastern and the Portales community through his involvement with students, employees, the Portales community, and the state. I am proud to call Oscar my friend and wish him good fortune and health in his future pursuits."	Scott Smart, VP for Business Affairs "When I came to Eastern in 2003, I was impressed with the professional, and personable, attitude of the staff. No one has epitomized that combination better than Oscar. He's made my job easier because I've never had to worry about the operations of Personnel Services. Under Oscar, I always knew the job would get done and get done right. I hate to see Oscar go, but he has certainly earned a very enjoyable retirement. I will not only miss his professionalism, but his upbeat personality."

Watch Video of ENMU Pep Band Play 'You Can Call Me Al'
	Although the quality of the original video was much higher and had to be greatly degraded for use on the Web, click on the link to see the ENMU Pep Band in action at a recent basketball game. [video]
(video shot by Wendel Sloan)

Math and Biology Professors
Discover Good Chemistry
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

“He makes everyday a Valentine’s Day.” – Ann Varela

When Dr. Manuel (Manny) and Ann Varela came to the High Plains in 1997, they were in search of the small town life and found it in Portales. “We love being here, its safe and it’s the complete opposite of being in a big city,” said Manny, associate professor of biology at Eastern New Mexico University. “It’s nice to be able to go places and know people, unlike a big city.” Ann, instructor of mathematics at Eastern, said that Portales is also a great place to raise the couple’s two kids. The Varelas were married in 1990. The couple originally met in Albuquerque over yogurt. “We had a mutual friend named Sally who was going somewhere with Ann and

Manny and Ann Varela: Biology and Math Add Up (photo by Marc Schoder)

invited me along,” Manny explained. Until then, they didn’t know Sally was a mutual friend.

The Eastern professors say that there are many keys to their successful relationship.

“Our two biggest keys are a belief in God and having a sense of humor,” said Manny. Ann added that they also believe in open communication. “I also do everything she tells me,” said Manny with a chuckle.

The couple notes they have similar teaching styles, with some variations. “We both take the hands-on approach,” Manny noted. He said that his work in the science labs and the new math labs that Ann uses allow them to bring real world experiences to the students.

“I like to have students working with different organisms that they will be facing in the real world – like what you would find on a shower wall or possibly on a door handle,” said Manny.

Ann added that she likes to work in math concepts through incorporating food examples – such as “Double Stuffed Oreos” and the shape of burritos. “I try to bring the real world into my classroom. With classes beginning at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., most of my students have lunch on their minds.

"I use food analogies when I teach simply because it is common ground for the students and me. We all know what a double-stuffed Oreo is so when I teach the class about binomial squares, I mention the Oreos because the middle of the product is doubled, just like the filling in the Oreo. Double cheeseburgers work as well.

"Burritos are tortillas with filling. Parentheses are used in math like the tortilla. We fill them and even raise them to powers. It helps the students to visualize what is being raised to the power. I also do Robin Hood math – take a quantity from one equation and substitute it into another equation – when we use substitution to solve a linear system, but that’s a whole other story."

Their teaching styles do differ according to their respective level of classes. “Ann teaches mainly freshmen and sophomores, while I am teaching mainly upperclassmen,” Manny said. “The students I teach want to be there because it is their chosen major. Ann teaches freshman- and sophomore-level courses that students are required to take. That makes it more of a challenge to keep their attention.”

The Albuquerque and Boston transplants say they like working at Eastern. “It's great!” said Manny. He admits that he does like to spend a lot of time in his lab working on his research. “Ann likes to refer to herself as a ‘lab widow,’” he said chuckling.

The duo do find things besides kids and work that keep them busy. “We go to Eastern games and occasionally a musical or two,” said Manny.

He noted that he was not like many American guys in their approach to remembering Valentine’s Day at the last minute. “I had a balloon and small teddy bear delivered, which I arranged a week before,” he said. He admitted that he is guilty of doing something most men do only early in a relationship. “I gave her too many teddy bears and after a bit she told me to stop,” he said chuckling.

Ann said that she is not one to look for gifts. “He makes everyday a Valentine’s Day,” she said.

Professor Opens 'Casa del Sol' Bed and Breakfast
Story and photos by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

"Casa del Sol not only has a relationship with ENMU, but possesses a rich history dating back to the 1940s." – Penny Sanders

Dr. Penny Sanders, assistant professor of counseling, is one of the proud new owners, with Carol Cotter, of the "Casa del Sol," a bed and breakfast located across from the University tennis courts. The house has a long connection with the University – previously belonging to Penny’s parents, Dallan and Mickey Sanders. Dallan was the director of the Campus and Union Housing for 25 years. Throughout the years, many Eastern functions have been hosted there.

Penny Sanders and Carol Cotter inside "Casa del Sol"

“My dad worked at Eastern and he loved sharing the home with people in the community. Turning the house into a bed and breakfast, and giving it over to the community, seemed like the natural progression. Before my mom died, she unofficially used it as a bed and breakfast for awhile,” Penny said.

"Casa del Sol" not only has a relationship with ENMU, but possesses a rich history dating back to the 1940s when it was built by Bartlett and Evelyn Dewey.

“The house was built as a labor of love by a former chemistry teacher here and his wife. They made the 1,600 adobe bricks and traveled to Cloudcroft and chopped down the trees for the hand-carved vigas (rough-hewn beams) themselves. It is a unique home with a very unique history,” Penny said.

When Dallan and Mickey bought the house, they continued the tradition of hospitality by adding a guest house in 1978.

“We bought it when I was 15 years old; we were living in a cool 70s house when my dad came home and said he bought the little two-bedroom house. It horrified me at the time because we were going to move into a little adobe hut, but I have grown to love that house and the history behind it,” reminisced Penny.

Penny and Carol will also let guests use porch swing to watch tennis action across the street.

Penny and Carol hope that the house will be a nice option for visiting faculty or any out-of-town guests. Those who stay there can look forward to a home-cooked breakfast made by Carol.

“There will be a variety of options for guests. Depending on their time constraints, they can have several choices from things such as scones and fruit or a breakfast casserole,” Carol said.

"Casa del Sol" has two options for guests, either a private guest house, or a suite – both of which open onto a patio. Penny and Carol are using word-of-mouth advertising to begin with and hope that the love for the house will spread through friends.

“I think once people know that it is an exceptionally unique and comfortable option, it will become one of the favorite places to stay. It is not a chain and you get a wonderful homemade breakfast,” Penny said.

For more information, or to make reservations, contact Penny or Carol at 505.356.5966 or e-mail them at casadelsolportales@yahoo.com.

View brochure for "Casa del Sol" [here].

Chinese Students Celebrate New Year's in Clovis (photos by Wendel Sloan)

'Year of the Golden Pig' – Eastern's Chinese students, along with their volunteer drivers, celebrated the Chinese New Year, "Year of the Golden Pig," on Saturday night in Clovis. Chinese students participating were: Taipu Chen, Mengyao Wang, Qianyu Wang, Xi Chen, Yue Feng, Yichen Zhu, Danni Luo, Bei Xu, Jie Sheng, Bowen Zheng, Shuang Wang , Shifang Zhu, Jian Zheng, Songfan Yang, Wantao Li, Qian Zhang, Guanruo Tian, Shiyi Wang, Xinrui Li and Yang Peng.

Gracious Hosts – The celebration was held in the beautiful home of pediatrician Dr. Thien Luu (maroon sweater) and his wife, Dzung (behind him).

'Night of the Golden Dog'?	Chinese, Anyone?

Designated Drivers – Biology students took the scientific approach to designated driving by sticking with H2O instead of more potent caffeinated soft drinks. Sobriety also kept them smart enough not to accept Jane Liu's invitation to sing. They are (L-R): Yang Peng, Johnny Sena, Suzy Jones and Robert Crow.	Designated Adults – Adults who chaperoned the celebration were (L-R): Claude Vigil, pastor of the New Testament Baptist Church in Portales, Dzung Luu, Kathleen Vigil, Kim Luu (daughter of the hosts), Thien Luu, Jane Liu, organizer, and Zhiming Liu, associate professor of biology at Eastern.

Direct from China – The students enjoyed comedic and musical New Year's entertainment on Chinese television courtesy of Direct TV. The constant chuckles and unabashed laughter were not lost in translation.	Chinese Idols – The evening ended with solo and group singing of traditional Chinese songs. On the beautiful drive back to Portales, one student remarked – thanks to the lack of big-city lights as contrasted to his hometown – he had never seen so many stars.

ENMU Hosting Annual Drama Festival on February 21-24
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University will host the annual Drama Festival from Wednesday, Feb. 21, through Saturday, Feb. 24. During this period, approximately 400 high school students throughout New Mexico and West Texas will perform on ENMU’s Main Stage and attend workshops taught by Eastern faculty and upperclassmen.

High schools attending and the plays they are presenting include: Albuquerque High School—Stop Kiss;
Carlsbad High School—We're Experiencing Technical Difficulties; Clayton High School—Requiem for a Small Town; Cliff High School—Night Voice; Cobre High School—Don't Say Macbeth; Del Norte High School—Supermodels in Jeopardy; El Dorado High School—General Valley Hospital; Elida High School—Tapioca and Something; Farmington High School—Oedi; Highland High School—Oh CRAP, Another Play; Hope Christian School—Old Testament Revival; Los Alamos High School—Purple Haze; Menaul High School—Friday Night at the Dreamplay Theatre; Moriarty High School—Booby Trap; Ruidoso High School—Seven Reversals; Sandia High School—A Cold Day in Hell; Santa Fe High School—Rent; Silver High School—Cut; Tascosa High School—TBA; United World College—United World Airlines Flight 007; Valley High School—Am I Blue?; West Mesa High School—Defenseless Creature.

“All of the theater majors are helping, along with some other volunteers; we have approximately 60 people facilitating this event. Stephanie Miller and Aleka Garcia helped me schedule the festival,” Drama Festival coordinator Hilary Reeves said.

Eastern has been hosting the Festival for 52 years. About 90 percent of theater majors at ENMU came to the Drama Festival when they were in high school, including Ms. Reeves.

“The purpose of the Festival is to find new students; it is a huge recruitment project for us. It is also good because we educate high school students and give them a taste of professional theater,” Ms. Reeves said.

Throughout the Festival, students have the opportunity to attend a variety of workshops, including basic movement and stage combat, playwriting, theatrical scene painting, comic improvisation, theatrical makeup, lighting design, basic stage directing, improvement in acting and many others. “It is advantageous to the students because they get to see what other high schools in the state are doing. They get to see a variety of styles because some of the programs are very small and some are very large. In addition, we are performing ‘Eccentricities of a Nightingale’ for them. It is a good experience because they get to perform on our stage as well as see us perform and get a better look at our program,” Ms. Reeves said. During the Festival senior high school students also have the opportunity to audition for the ENMU drama program. For more information, call Hilary Reeves at 562.2711. View Drama Festival Performance Schedule Here – [schedule]

To be performed during Drama Festival

Winner at Love

Has to Wrestle Prize from Bonnie – ENMU student Nicholas Kurtz was presented the AEOP Valentine's basket by campus omnibudswoman Bonnie Sink. The over $500 raised from the raffle tickets will go to scholarships for ENMU employees. (photo by Betsy Chavez)

Special All-Schubert Concert Set for March 18 by Dr. Patrice Caldwell Executive Director, Planning and Analysis/Institutional Renewal Associate Professor of English

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music and the University Friends of Music are presenting a special concert of the ENMU-Portales and the ENMU-Roswell choirs performing an all-Schubert program of choral music on Sunday, March 18, at 4 p.m. in the University Theatre Center. The choirs will be accompanied by the Caprock Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra from Lubbock, Texas, and directed by Dr. Jason Paulk, director of choral activities at ENMU. The musical program features special pieces for men’s chorus, women’s chorus, as well as a solo performance of Ave Maria by Dr. Jeanie Ornellas, ENMU professor of music. The major work of the concert will be the combined choruses’ performance of Schubert’s Mass in G, featuring solo performances by ENMU students. A reception following the performance will allow audience and performances to visit in the foyer of the Theatre Center.

Tickets will be available at the Department of Music office, the Office of Fine Arts, or Sunday before the performance. General admission is $15 per person; $5 for any student with ID; $10 for members of the University Friends of Music, senior citizens (55+), and Cannon Air Force Base personnel are $10; and fee for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call the Department of Music at 505.562.2377 or the College of Fine Arts at 505.562.2373, or stop by Room 115 in ENMU’s Music Building.

(courtesy photos)

Employee/Student/Alumni Briefs

Geralyn Million, formerly special programs coordinator for Distance Education and Outreach, begins her new job today as development associate for the ENMU Foundation.

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Dr. Steven Palmer, Dr. Lee Weyant, and Dr. George McNary (Creighton University), will have their case study "Central City Makes A Promotion - Part A" published in the Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies.

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Dr. Chris Beaty, assistant professor of music, recently had a proposal accepted to be a guest solo performer at the upcoming North American Saxophone Alliance Region IV Conferenceon Feb. 23-24 at Southern Methodist University. He will perform a new composition by San Antonio-based composer David Hueser.

J.D. Hipp, a saxophone student of Dr. Beaty’s, also had a performance proposal accepted and will also perform an earlier work written by Dr. Hueser. J. D. was also selected to perform the famous Glazounov saxophone Concerto in a master class with guest clinician Joe Lulloff who is a world-wide recording artist and professor of saxophone at Michigan St. University.

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Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his work titled “Galactica” performed by the University of Central Missouri Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Scott Lubaroff on the UCM campus in Warrensburg on Feb. 10. “Galactica” was the concluding work of a three-day SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) conference that featured nine concerts of new music. “Galactica” will be performed again by the UCM Wind Ensemble for their annual spring concert on Feb. 20.

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Eastern has named Duane Evans as Distance Learning Coordinator for the Hondo Valley and Pecos Valley area.

A veteran educator in the Roswell Independent School District, Mr. Evans will be headquartered on the ENMU-Roswell campus. He will promote ENMU's College of Education and Technology courses offered through videoconferencing, the Internet, and on-site professors.

Mr. Evans is coming out of retirement after previously serving 40 years in education in administration and the classroom.

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Former Carlsbad Cavemen football defensive coordinator and Greyhound football player Ron Arrington has been named the new head coach of the Cavemen football squad. [the rest of the story]

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ENMU student LaVonda Franco has won first place and honorable mention awards for photographs shot for Communication Services in a competition sponsored by the New Mexico Press Women.

Donation to Benefit Department of Biology

Machine Purchased will Measure Gene Changes – President Gamble recently accepted a $10,000 donation in Albuquerque from alumnus Mrs. Zoe Johnson ('76) and her daughter, Mrs. Sally Williams, both of Albuquerque, on behalf of Mrs. Johnson and her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Tia Clarke of Newbury Park, Calif. The donation is designated to benefit the ENMU Department of Biology. The faculty plan to use these funds to help purchase a RT-PCR machine (real-time polymerase chain reaction machine) that will allow the faculty and students to measure changes in the expression of genes in bacteria that they've cloned at ENMU. (photo by Noelle Bartl)

General Comments and Compliments

The TRiO Upward Bound Program would like to thank Betty Dever, Sherie Montoya, Dr. Steven Palmer and Dr. Michael Sitton for their presentation at the Feb. 10 Upward Bound Meeting.

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Thank you to Greg Erf for helping digitize the video in this week's Mondy Memo.

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"I thank you for the opportunity to say something about myself and my culture." – anonymous professor from Venezuela

Scenes from Reception for San Juan Village

Information Central – At a reception in the CUB on Thursday, interim director of Housing Steve Estock passed out information to a prospective tenant for Eastern's new San Juan Village apartments. The luxury apartments, ranging from one to four bedrooms, will open this fall and will include a clubhouse and pool. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

San Juan Village not ready yet, but it's getting there.

Food and drinks were plentiful...

And quite tasty, as the unidentified person on the right can attest.

Scenes from Ground Zero Grand Opening

Free wings and smoothies flowed as freely as the gossip – at Ground Zero's Grand Opening in the CUB basement on Friday afternoon for the few still on campus before the three-day weekend. Food choices include WOW Wingery (World of Wings) and Freshens Smoothies, as well as a convenience store. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

Does New Mexico Need Universal Health Insurance? – Does New Mexico Need Universal Health Insurance? Hear Charlotte Roybal of Health Action New Mexico discuss "Health Care Reform in New Mexico" at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union Building. The presentation is sponsored by AHORA.

ENMU Celebrating Black History Month – Eastern New Mexico is celebrating Black History Month in a variety of ways.

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, ASAB will present Mojoe, a hip-hop group, at 8 p.m. in Ground Zero.

The Office of African American Affairs will host its Annual Black History Month Banquet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Zia Room of the CUB. This year's theme will be "Leading the Way for Our Generation." The guest speaker will be Pastor Brian K. Phillips Sr. The banquet is free for all full-time African American students and $15 for all other guests. Please contact the Office of African American Affairs no later than this Friday, February 16, 2007 by 12:00 p.m. To RSVP, call Dolores Jones at 562.2454.

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.

Read Column on Prejudice that Mentions ENMU's Black History Month – [read]

Human Rights Film Series Presents 'Big Bucks, Big Pharma'

Human Rights Film Series presents: Big Bucks, Big Pharma Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Room 129, College of Education, ENMU The US spends more on health care than any country in the world, but, in general, has the worst health care statistics in the industrial world. Big Bucks, Big Pharma pulls back the curtain on the multi-billion dollar profit driven pharmaceutical industry to expose the insidious ways that illness is used, manipulated, and in some instances created, for profit maximization and market expansion. Focusing on the profits over people marketing practices, media scholars and health professionals in Big Pharma assist the public in understanding the manipulative ways in which direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising glamorizes and normalizes the use of prescription medication, commodifies health, commercializes sickness and works in tandem with relentless promotion to doctors. Combined, these industry practices inform and direct how both patients and doctors understand and relate to disease, treatment, consumption and spending. Ultimately, Big Bucks, Big Pharma challenges us to ask important questions about the consequences of relying on a for-profit industry for our health and well-being. Next film: Seeing Red, Tuesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. Room 129, College of Education, ENMU. For more info please contact: doug.morris@enmu.edu

General Faculty Meeting This Friday – There will be a general faculty meeting held on Friday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building.

Nominations Sought for Presidential Awards for Faculty – Nominations are being accepted for the Portales Presidential Awards for Excellence for Faculty. Faculty and students may nominate a faculty member for any of the four areas: Advising, Research/Scholarly/Creative Activity, Service, or Teaching. Professional and staff employees may nominate faculty in the areas of: Advising and Service. Deadline for submission of nominations is at 5 p.m. on March 5. [details]

Special Reading and Art Exhibit for El Portal Winners – A special reading and art exhibit for winners of the Fall 2006 El Portal literary magazine writing competition will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, in Ground Zero in the CUB. During this time winners, as well as some of the contributing writers, will have an opportunity to read selections from their writings. Artists may also display and talk about their artwork. [details]

Early Alert for At-Risk Students – If you still have some students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other problems, please take a few moments to complete an early alert form for those students. [details]

Coaches Suport Cancer Awareness

By Wearing Basketball Shoes – Greyhound basketball coaches Mark Murdock and Shawn Scanlan supported a nationwide cancer awareness campaign at a recent game by wearing basketball shoes instead of their usual dress shoes. Eastern's women's coaches did the same. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Don't Forget Wellness Calendars – You have been working hard for several weeks (especially noon-time hoopsters) to accumulate your activity sessions. Please send in a record of how much activity you have done by Friday, Feb. 23, to station 17 or to fitness.happens@enmu.edu. People who are keeping calendars in the MaxPAC and Natatorium, just make sure your calendars are up to date; we will pick up the notebooks and record your visits. [click here for fitness calendar]

Enrollment Information from ENMU President – The final enrollment for the 2007 spring semester is 3,589 compared to 3,722 in spring 2006. This is a decrease of 3.6 percent. The semester credit hour decrease is 3.8 percent. The major areas of decline are in undergraduate transfers and degree-seeking graduate students.

The true bright spot of spring enrollment is in the area of freshman retention. The retention rate from fall 2006 to spring 2007 is 84.2 percent, compared to 79.4 percent for the fall 2005 to spring 2006 period. I thank all faculty and staff who worked hard to retain a higher percentage of our first-time freshmen. We need to continue this strong effort to increase the fall-to-fall retention rate to an acceptable level.

Please remember that we were up slightly with the fall enrollment (2 percent) and down slightly in SCH (2.4 percent). We are not near the 5 percent decrease in SCH which triggers a reduction in funding, but we also are nowhere near the 3 percent increase in SCH that gives us additional funding from the state.

Although enrollments are down throughout the state, we are used to being the exception to this trend. We all need to remember that each of us plays an important role in the recruitment and persistence of our students. I thank you in advance for working hard to help our students succeed at Eastern. – President Gamble

Some Revisions Made in Commencement Schedule – A few revisions have been made in the spring commencement schedule. The Honors Convocation will be at 1:30 p.m. in the University Theatre Center on Friday, May 11. The Alumni New Graduates Reception will be at 2:30 p.m. that day in the Campus Union Ballroom. Saturday's commencement will still be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, with commencement at ENMU-Ruidoso set for 5 p.m. that afternoon. ENMU-Roswell will hold its spring commencement at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 11.

Mardi Gras Menu at Campus Dining Hall on Tuesday – It is time for the party of the year once again, and Sodexho is throwing a party worthy of New Orleans! Fat Tuesday will be having a celebration with Cajun Flavors as the centerpiece. The ENMU Jazz Band will perform and there will be great food. Beads will be everywhere as is usual for Mardi Gras! That's Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m.

Chinese Dinner Concert Set for March 4 – The community is invited to attend a benefit Chinese Dinner Concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, at the Memorial Building at 200 E. 7th St. in Portales. Dinner tickets are $15 and proceeds will go to support a visit to Portales by representatives of the FoShan ChinWoo Association from China, who practice traditional Chinese medicine and forms of martial arts and TaiJi aimed at a healthy, holistic lifestyle.

To purchase tickets, please send checks to: Michael Marshall, ENMU Station 42, 1500 S. Ave K, Portales, NM 88130; checks should be made payable to the FoShan ChinWoo Association. Tickets should be purchased by Feb. 28.

A traditional Chinese menu including beef, chicken, and fried rice dishes, salad, desserts, and tea will be accompanied by a program featuring many ENMU and Portales area entertainers, including vocalists and instrumentalists from the ENMU music department, Western and partner dancers, Korean dancers, and local singers including Andy Mason and Claude and Kathleen Vigil. Chinese students currently enrolled at ENMU will also take part in the program. There will be an auction with goods donated by area businesses.

The event has been organized by Jane Liu, Jeff Blake and Zhiming Liu. For additional information, contact Jane at: 123lovejane @163.com.

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

The Book Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Proceeds from book sales will support ENMU scholarships.

For more information, contact Dr. Michael Shaughnessy at 562.2791.

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.

Winning Shot!

Pressure Free Throw – Heather Brown recently made this pressure-packed free throw to give the Zias a 66-65 victory over Texas Woman's University. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

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?

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

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

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.

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.

Rocket Shot!

Extra Bases – Zia Kelsey Kubic lined this shot for extra bases in a recent softball victory over Panhandle State University. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Hardest-Working, Most Anonymous, Man on Campus – Meanwhile, sports information director Adam Pitterman, the man in the hat, discusses with Clovis News-Journal sports writer Dave Waggoner the fluid mechanics of Kelsey's sweet swing. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

2007 Spring Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Student Literary Magazine Accepting Submissions – [details]

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.

General guidelines are available at www.enmu.edu/services/personnel and forms at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/index.php.

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].

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Mike Walton Demonstrates Proper Poster

To Avoid Back Problems – Football coach Mike Walton demonstrates to Alicia Polaco the proper posture to avoid back problems while watching Eastern basketball games. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

In the News

Do you know who Presidents' Day honored? [answer]

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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]

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For Greyhound basketball player Mark Fox was recently featured in the New York Times – [the rest of the story]

The Sweet Science

Of Making Contact – Although it was only a beautiful foul, Greyhound Troy Vaughn demonstrated to the baseball-playing physicists from Colorado School of Mines a profound understanding of the sweet science of making contact between a skinny aluminum pole and a 90-mile-per-hour cowhide heater in a recent victory for the green team. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Deal or No (Big) Deal

Cheerleaders Give Contestants Chance to Win Fabulous Pizzas (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Quote of the Week

"I think we're going to be in the Guinness Book of World Records." – John Kirby referring to the number of combined missed shots by him and Wendel Sloan in Friday's noon-time hoops

Eastern Basketball Games All About Small Family
Now Regular Fixtures on the Green Monster – The Small family has apparently won season tickets to sit courtside on the "Green Monster" couch at Eastern basketball games. While others watch in envy as they enjoy free pizza and Pepsi game after game, their small family acts as nonchalant as if it were a birthright. Jana even got to try to win more fabulous prizes at halftime of a recent game. All she had to do to be set for life was sink a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot. She made the layup. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

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

Distance Education and Outreach

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

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.

Beef Bourguignon – Monday, Feb. 12. Register by Feb. 7

Schnitzel Holstein and Spatzel – Monday, March 12. Register by Mar. 7.

Coquille St. Jacque – Monday, April 9. Register by April 4.

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.

Cyber Security – Tuesday, Feb. 27. Register by Feb. 22.

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.

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 Word – Feb. 22. Register by Feb. 20. The fee is $25.

Introduction to Excel – March 1. Register by Feb. 26. The fee is $25.

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.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Walking on Ice

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
Outlook series – Get Rid of Space-Stealing Files in Outlook
When cleaning up mailboxes, most people have trouble finding and deleting the messages that take up the most space, such as those with large attachments. Here's a fast way to expose the space stealers hiding in your Outlook folders.
To create a customized search file in Outlook:
• On the Tools menu, click Advanced Find, and then click the More Choices tab.
• In the Look for box, click Messages.
• In the Size list, click greater than, and then type a number such as 500 (for files that are 500 kilobytes or larger).
• Select the remaining search options you want, and then click Find Now.
• When the search is complete, you can save it as a shortcut. Here's how: Click Save Search on the File menu of the Advanced Find dialog box and save it somewhere you can find it easily later, such as your desktop. Then, the next time you want to run this search, just double-click the shortcut.

PowerPoint series – Writing Bullet Points in PowerPoint
When using bullet points on a presentation slide, remember:
• Bullet Points Are Not Sentences-Do not write an entire sentence as a bullet point. A bullet point should convey the key point only.
• Reveal the Key Idea Only-Bullet points are short summations of the key points of the presentation.
• Use a Consistent Style-Start bullet points with a verb or a noun – a verb is more action oriented and is usually preferred.
• Be sure to use verbs of the same tense -The present tense is most common and the past tense is next most common.
• Use the same capitalization in all bullet points-Usually the first letter of the first word is capitalized and the rest of the words are in lower case.
• Use the same punctuation in all bullet points-Usually there is not need to use a period at the end but if you choose to, be consistent.
• Remember the 6 by 6 Guideline-Keep bullet points concise with the “six by six guideline”. Have no more than six bullet points and no more than six words per bullet point. Not a strict rule, but a good guideline to help keep slides concise.

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 4965 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 – Customer Service
Some tips for good customer service:
• Smile when you answer the phone; it does make a difference.

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

Student News

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-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

Read the February issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [read]

Student News

Applications packets have been sent out to all organizations that applied for Student Fees funding last year. If you did not apply last year and would like to seek funding for your organization please contact the Student Government Office and we will provide a packet for you. These packets must be returned to the Student Government office by 5:00pm. March 12th and presentations will be held on March 17th and 18th. Once again I would like to thank each of you for your interest in the Student Fees funding process and would encourage you to complete you application as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the Student Government Office at 562.2473.

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]

Off-Campus News

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]

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

Recurring Information Resource Section

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours —For your safety and security on campus, please note the following contact numbers for University Police: University Police can be contacted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 562.2392. Dial 311 anytime from campus phones for non-emergencies, or use cell phone number 760.2945.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 19, 2007

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

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

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

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