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"You see kids living in poverty, with no food and no toys, but they are happy and they dance around. It’s awesome.” – Nerissa Custer

sanitation projects, agriculture and diet awareness and education. Ms. Custer specialized in the education of HIV/AIDS awareness and the irradiation of the guinea worm.

“It is a grass roots movement. We traveled from village to village and talked in front of groups of people. We drew pictures on walls so that they could see visually what we were explaining to them.”

During her time in Ghana, along with traveling to various villages, Ms. Custer, married to an Air Force officer, worked in a hospital, pharmacy and at a girls’ school.

poverty, with no food and no toys, but they are happy and they dance around. It’s awesome.”

Ms. Custer gives presentations about her experiences whenever she can; she recently gave one to a group of Girl Scouts in Clovis about the Girl Scouts in Ghana.

“People need to know about other counties. While I was there, a country next to Ghana (Ivory Coast) went through a revolution. The Peace Corps had to leave because there were bullets flying through the air; it’s sad because no one here knew what was happening over there,” Ms. Custer said.

When she graduates, Ms. Custer plans to work with national volunteer organizations and, hopefully, go back to Ghana some day.

“When people find out that I was in the Peace Corps they usually say, ‘I always wanted to do that,’ but I tell them that people are never too old to do it. It’s true what they say, ‘Peace Corps truly is the toughest job you’ll ever love.’”

Argentina Native Serving in Jack Williamson
Endowed Chair in Science and the Humanities
by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

“There is a distinction between science and humanities, but if you look at the broader picture they are parts of the same thing,” – Dr. Alberto Rojo

The idea of coming to New Mexico and teaching a course about the connection between science and the humanities was very appealing to him because the purpose of the chair and his philosophy matched perfectly.

“The class is for everyone interested in the conceptual development of physics, a little bit of math is involved but not that much; I am putting an emphasis in the conceptual development of the revolutions that science has brought to our concept of space, time and matter,” Dr. Rojo said.

His class has a variety of students from different majors, including biology, theater and music. Dr. Rojo explained that in music there is math involved, the grammar of music, the rules of scale building and harmony can be expressed in numbers. When writing a music composition, one has to incorporate some math concepts, and in theater the concept of “suspension of disbelief” is similar to the acceptance in physics of abstract concepts, with no connection with our everyday experience, as real.

Like the class he teaches at ENMU, Dr. Rojo, an accomplished guitarist, combines the arts and sciences in his own life; his work was profiled in the New York Times, Popular Science and Daily Telegraph (in London) to name a few. He has collaborated on many articles with scientists like Gerald Mahan and Anthony Leggett (2003 Nobel Prize winner in physics) and his book on the “Principle of Least Action” will be published this year by Cambridge University Press.

His artistic career does not have to envy his scientific one; he started playing the piano when he was six and the guitar in his teen years. Dr. Rojo, with his guitar and voice, has collaborated with the legendary Mercedes Sosa and Argentinean rock icon Charly García, to name a few. Dr. Rojo also has a couple of solo albums under his sleeve and has collaborated on many others, enhancing Argentinean folkloric music. Mercedes Sosa’s album "Corazon Libre," on which Dr. Rojo plays two songs, has won the 2007 Latin Grammy for best folkloric album. Dr. Rojo’s work has even been reviewed by Rolling Stone magazine.

“There is a distinction between science and humanities, but if you look at the broader picture they are parts of the same thing,” Dr. Rojo concludes.

February Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound

District Energy System

A. Exterior
1. Redo Theater Connection ( between JWLA & UCC )
In Progress
2. Redo JWLA Connection ( S.E.Corner of JWLA )
In Progress
3. Redo Education Connection ( N. end of Education )
In Progress
4. Remove Paving and Ditch across Ave. K
Done
5. Repair Paving across Ave. K
Mid-February

6. Ditching between SAS and Administration Buildings
Mid to latter part of February
7. Place pipe and cover ditches between CUB and Lea Halls
8. Redo Roosevelt Plant Connection (North of Bookstore )
In Progress
9. Redo Roosevelt Hall Connection (West of Roosevelt Hall )
In Progress
10. Redo College of Business Connection (North of College of Business )
In Progress

B. Interior
1. Piping at Roosevelt and Lea Halls
In Progress
2. Piping at Library
Latter part of Feb start date

Campus Union Building

1. Remove and replace windows at North Side of Building
In Progress
2. Install Fire Sprinkler System
In Progress
3. Begin Construction of 1st Floor Restrooms
In Progress
4. Install wood flooring and carpet squares at the Ballroom
In Progress
5. Complete 2nd Floor Restrooms
6. Complete painting on 1st and 2nd Floors
7. Complete Exterior window shading (South Side)
8. Complete Meeting Rooms in Basement
9. Complete work in Basement Corridors

Science Building

A. Exterior
1. Building Pad for New Behavioral Lab
2. Dig Footings for the New Science Building Addition
3. Begin Pouring Concrete at Footings
4. Start Plumbing and Electrical Rough in under slabs

B. Interior
1. 2nd Floor Partition Demolition
In Progress (95% complete )
2. 1st Floor Partition Demolition
In Progress (95% complete)
3. Asbestos Abatement Complete and Cleared Entire Building
4. Demo Electrical and Mechanical in the Basement Crawl Space
In Progress
5. Partition Layout 2nd Floor
6. Start Metal Stud Framing (Latter part of February)

San Juan Village

1. Underground Utilities
In Progress
2. Concrete Building Slabs
3. Concrete Paving

Greyhound Arena Roof

1. Repair and Replace Damaged Roof
Completion date end of February

Hardhat Meeting Open to Everyone

Everyone is invited to attend the next meeting of the Hardhat Committee to get an update on campus construction progress. The meeting will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Regents Room of the Administration Building.

Constructing Student Success

Human Rights Film Series Continues with Look at 'Reel Bad Arabs'
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

"'Reel Bad Arabs' can help us critically reflect on how we have been indoctrinated to demonize Arabs and Muslims." – Dr. Doug Morris

Eastern New Mexico University assistant professor of reading Dr. Doug Morris continues to sponsor the Human Rights Film Series with the film "Reel Bad Arabs," Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 129 of the College of Education Building.

"All of the films, at some level, present alternative and multiple perspectives on how the world is and how the world ought to be," said Dr. Morris.

He said that at one level, universities are rooted in universal education which calls to mind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a noble document that has been largely dismissed and denigrated by U.S. power.

Dr. Morris believes that there are numerous reasons why a film series exploring matters of human rights is important.

Dr. Doug Morris (photo by Roma Vivas)

"The first is that when human rights are violated people suffer, and to the extent that we can do something to end the suffering, we should act," said Dr. Morris. "Furthermore, the U.S. has for many years supported the worst human rights violators around the globe and that continues."

Dr. Morris explained that his second reason why such a film series is important is that these films offer perspectives on the world that we rarely see in the U.S. because of the extremely narrow focus and concentrated

control of the dominant corporate media. "The films explore not only the horrors that we rarely see in the dominant media, or in textbooks, but they also explore people resisting, people organizing, people mobilizing to fight back against injustices and oppression," he said.

Dr. Morris thinks "Reel Bad Arabs" can help us to both critically reflect on how we have been indoctrinated to demonize Arabs and Muslims, and to critically reflect on how the notion that all Arabs are "terrorists, uncivilized, heartless monsters" has been normalized in U.S. culture.

"I think the film can alter our viewpoints by challenging us to reflect on and critique many of our assumptions and prejudices regarding Arabs, Muslims and other cultures," he said.

Dr. Morris said that everyone is invited to participate; it is free; is an

opportunity to share ideas and concerns; is an occasion to consider ideas and events from multiple perspectives; and is a chance to reflect on what people have done and are doing to struggle against human rights violations and the multiple forms of oppression and violence many confront on a daily basis – while at the same time working toward a society and world dedicated to social justice, democracy and peace.

The Human Rights Film Series continues throughout the semester. Films are shown in Room 129 in the College of Education Building at 7:30 p.m., every other Tuesday. For information contact: doug.morris@enmu.edu.

ENMU Begins Safe Ride Program
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

On Feb. 1, Eastern New Mexico University’s new Safe Ride program began. The program, created by the student government (ASENMU), is a transportation service offered to ENMU students.

“The idea was modeled from the Alcohol Prevention Task Force and Texas A&M’s Texas Carpool. This program is unique to our institution because of our size and resources,” Stephen Frost, ASENMU president, said.

Safe Ride is run completely by students. It is available 24 hours a day, free and confidential. There is both a male and female employee at all times. The student employee picks up the student and will transport them safely home in the Portales vicinity, taking a minimal amount of information.

“The ultimate goal is to save lives and prevent heartaches. When a student is at a party and has a couple drinks they are over the legal limit. When they drive home, there are penalties, whether it is a DWI, or someone’s life. The consequences are just not worth it. With this program students can avoid them,” Frost said.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), in 2005, 2.8 million college students drove while under the influence of alcohol.

“This last semester we lost several students to alcohol-related deaths. It is a problem that affects us all; ASENMU had the opportunity to do something about it, so we took action,” Frost said.

The program is not specifically for intoxicated students, but for any student in an unsafe situation that needs a ride home.

For more information call, Stephen Frost at 562.2473.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy has had an online article called "Will Fitzhugh: About Assessing Writing" picked up by the George Mason University History News Network. [article]

Ladavan Tanatanit, who received a master's in business from ENMU, has retired from Bangkok Bank in Thailand, but she's as busy as ever, sharing her 36 years of experience in real estate and finance in new roles that contribute to the development of business and society.

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

Greyhounds Play at West Texas A&M Tonight – The Greyhound basketball team will play at West Texas A&M University tonight at 6 p.m. (MT). Catch the game on KSEL Radio (95.3 FM) with Doc Elder doing the play-by-play.

Faculty Oboe Recital Tonight – Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, will present a faculty oboe recital at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 5, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University.
Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jennifer Mitchell at 562.2377.

Nominations Sought for the 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.

20 New International Students for Spring 2007 –International Students Advisor Phillip Gill has announced that ENMU has enrolled 20 new international students for the spring semester. According to ENMU's Lottery Czar, the new students come from Pakistan (1), Mexico (1), India (2), Australia (1), Nepal (1), Iran (1), Germany (1) and China (12). ENMU now has approximately 75 international students.

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.

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Board of Regents Special Called Meeting
Regents Room
Feb. 7, 2007 – 9 a.m.

CALL TO ORDER

ROUTINE MATTERS
1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the Agenda
3. Approval of minutes of January 17, 2007

BUSINESS MATTERS
1. ENMU-Ruidoso Capital Project Approval (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discuss 1 personnel matter

ADJOURNMENT

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 122, on the Portales campus of ENMU from 6:45-7:30 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.

ENMU’s Upward Bound Offering Assistance to Area Students – Upward Bound, a program sponsored by the federal government and hosted at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, is designed to help prepare high school students for college. The program helps students find the money needed to attend college.

Students must be between 13-19, have completed the eighth grade, and be enrolled in high school, and plan to go to college. The ENMU Upward Bound Program serves students from Texico, Clovis, Portales, Dora, Elida and Floyd.

Upward Bound students receive instruction in reading, writing, study skills, mathematics and other subjects necessary for success in college. In addition, it offers academic, financial and personal counseling, exposure to cultural events, tutoring and mentoring. Upward Bound also provides information on post-secondary education opportunities, information on student financial assistance and assistance in completing college admissions testing, admissions applications and financial aid applications.

ENMU Students Invited to Apply for Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships – Eastern New Mexico University may nominate two people to receive a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship, which can total as much as $50,000 per year for up to six years.

The scholarship recipients may pursue any graduate or professional degree at any accredited university or college. However, to be eligible, the person must not have already started a graduate or professional degree program full-time. The scholarships are based, in part, on financial need.

The nomination process at Eastern begins by submitting the application and supporting materials by Feb. 16 to Dr. Steven Palmer (562.2542). The materials should be dropped off at the College of Business Dean’s Office (Room 203) or mailed to: Dr. Steven Palmer, ENMU--Station 49, Portales, NM 88130.

International Affairs Celebrates 'Year of the Pig' from February 12-16 – International Affairs is programming a week full of events for the Year of the Pig from Feb. 12-16.

Rosa Zamora, Director of International Affairs, is organizing all the events. Contact her with any questions at 562. 4915 or e-mail enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu

Missing Keys Sought – Lost a set of four keys that had neon color-coded rings around them (pink, yellow, orange, and lime green). They were on a neck key holder that was pastel colors with Twitty Bird print on it. They were lost in front of the ENMU Historical Museum around the first of December. If found please take them to the ENMU Police Department, Physical Plant, or to Dr. Gary Musgrave's office in SAS 194.

Find Wellness Calendar Here – If you did not keep up with the recently e-mailed Wellness Calendar for you to keep track of your Wellness activities, the Monday Memo has been thoughtful enough to provide it for you at the following link [Wellness Calendar].

If You Have Not Yet Signed Up for Wellness – If you want to be part of the Wellness program, remember that you may use your tuition waiver even if you are enrolled in another class. Also, you would be taxed on this tuition waiver only if you are categorized as a graduate student so that you can enroll for graduate credits. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll or for more information, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell her which option you would like:
1-credit (You need to accumulate 27 half-hour activity sessions.)
2-credits (You need to accumulate 54 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell her the class and meeting days/times, and she will save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. The next session is on
Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m.

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.

Eastern New Mexico University has scheduled the dates for the next Mandatory Student Teacher Application meetings. All students who plan to student teach during the Fall 2007 semester must attend one pre-application meeting to receive the required information concerning application procedures.

The Student Teacher Application deadline is March 9.

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

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.

Eastern New Mexico University has finally received funding on a grant that will provide $613,800 in new science equipment.

According to a press release from U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici’s office, the funding, which he secured last year from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, will be used to buy molecular and cellular biological equipment as well as equipment used for microbiology, biochemistry, physical chemistry, anatomy and physiology.

“I’m a firm believer in the idea that our nation must dramatically improve its science and technology capabilities and personnel,” Domenici said. “This starts with the education individuals receive, which is why I requested these funds for ENMU.”

The items purchased will help to equip the Science Building which is currently undergoing a remodel. In 2004 voters approved $7 million in Bond B money for construction of a new building. Building cost rises have forced the university to pursue a remodel with a new addition instead of a new building.

The university, according to previous news reports, had expected the funding in July of last year.

Work began with demolition and asbestos removal in December. Work is tentatively scheduled to be complete by late 2007. – (Portales News-Tribune)

Differing lifestyles can't separate former prep teammates Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears and former ENMU player Brandon Ridenour. [the rest of the story]

ENMU student Roma Vivas pays for tuition with credit card. [the rest of the story]

Kelsey Kubik didn’t know what to expect last spring when she came to Eastern New Mexico University to play softball, and she admits her teammates weren’t sure either. [the rest of the story]

Helena Rodriguez briefly returned to the stage during her undergraduate days at Eastern New Mexico University in 1988. A group of students from AHORA (Association to Help Our Race Advance) and she performed a play she had written, titled “La Llorona: Fact or Legend?” at Eastern’s annual Festival Romanico.
[the rest of the story]

The gender gap at Eastern New Mexico University mirrors the nationwide gap, according to ENMU officials. The university also has no concrete plans for recruiting male students. [the rest of the story]

"Many of us would like to know if our efforts on campus are working (regarding saving energy). Are the costs down? i.e. an article maybe?" – ENMU employee (Editor's Note: We are checking into it.)

Thank you to Todd Scalise, his work study student Brian, and Adam Morrison for their technical help with putting the dance videos in this week's Monday Memo.

Thank you to the Physical Plant for unlocking a file cabinet in Communication Services that for years had been locked tighter than Al Copone's vault.

"Life really is fair. It breaks everyone's heart." –submitted by Rosemary Mathews, who says, "I don't know who wrote it, but I saw it in a movie. It was Bruce Boxlightner's line. I'm not sure of the spelling of his name." If you can help Rosemary remember the movie, please let the Monday Memo know.

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, Feb. 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.

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.

Yoga: Mind, Body and Spirit - Wear comfortable clothes, bring a blanket or towel and mat and join Lisa Moyer, Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 5-April 25, 6-6:50 p.m., GA-11. No class will be held Feb. 19, March 26 and 28. The fee is $75 two days per week or $40 one day per week for the semester. Please register by Jan. 31.

Pilates – Bring a mat, wear comfortable exercise attire and join Joseph Sanders for these twice a week classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 6-April 12, 5:20-6 p.m., UTC-161 (no class Feb. 20, 22, March 27 and 29). The fee is $60. Please register by Feb. 1.

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.

Beginning Drawing and Shading – For ages 9 through adult explore drawing in this two-Saturday class with Amanda Burnett Feb. 10-17, 10 a.m.-noon, COB-137. The fee is $10 with a $5 kit fee payable to the instructor. Please register by Feb. 7.

Beginning Stained Glass – Join Amy for this beginner’s five-week class Saturdays, Feb. 10-March 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech-112. The fee is $85 with a $10 kit fee payable to the instructor. Materials include colored glass, safety goggles and tennis shoes. Please register by Feb. 7.

Foundation or Paper-Piecing Quilt Class - Use of foundation methods for miniature paper-piecing techniques as well as regular sized blocks will be demonstrated by Amy Armenta Saturdays, Feb. 10-March 3, 2:30-5:30 p.m., FCS-100. Please call Distance Education and Outreach for a supply list at 562.2165 and register by Feb. 7. The fee is $60.

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- Making Changes in Print Preview
If you want to make changes while in the Print Preview view, just click the text in the area you wish to edit. Once the pointer changes from a magnifying glass to the I-beam, you can make changes. You can then either click close or print and the changes are made.

Excel series- Add Color to Worksheet Tabs in Excel
It can be useful to color code the tabs of Excel worksheets:
1. Select the tab of the sheet you want to re-color. To select more than one tab hold down the CTRL key and click each tab.
2. Choose Format from the pull-down menu
3. Select Sheet
4. Select Tab Color
5. Select a color from the Format Tab Color dialog box
6. 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 4955 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- Voice Mail Etiquette:
• Check messages regularly.
• Only save important messages.
• Purge saved messages periodically.

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.

Village of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 6, to elect the five members of the ENMU Ruidoso Branch Community College Board. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center.

This will be the first elected Branch Community College Board in the college’s history and ENMU-Ruidoso officials want to make sure voters are informed when they cast their votes. Candidates are running in positions 1-5 and voters will select one candidate in each of those five positions. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each particular position will be elected. Absentee voting is now open at the Lincoln County Clerk’s office at 300 Central Ave., Carrizozo, New Mexico. Absentee voting will be available through Feb. 2.

Upon legislative approval, in 2005, ENMU-Ruidoso became a Branch Community College of Eastern New Mexico University. [more details]

Job Opening at ENMU-Roswell for Systems Analyst II, Computer Services – [details]

ENMU-Ruidoso’s new Concert Band Director Frank Anderson is seeking additional brass, woodwind and percussion musicians throughout Lincoln and Otero counties for the re-energized college band. Meeting each Wednesday from 6-8 pm at the Ruidoso High School fine arts building, the collegiate band is already scheduling several local public performances. A concert with the Western New Mexico University concert band is scheduled in Silver City for Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. Additional musicians are being sought to fill out instrumental sections. [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.

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.

Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Roosevelt County Cooperative Extension Service is happy to inform you that we once again will be offering a Breast Cancer Screening Clinic. Mammograms will be offered at a reduced price. Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center will do the screenings.

They will be held in Portales on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 6-7, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The screening will be held at the Roosevelt County Extension Office, 705 E. Lime. You should call Harrington Cancer Center at 1.800.377.4673, extension 178 as soon as possible to ensure an appointment. At the time you make your appointment you will give them your insurance information. You will be expected to pay your co-pay at the time of the mammogram. Financial aid is also available.

If you have further questions, please contact Connie Moyers or Jackie Clark at 356.4417. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, serve or assistance in order to participate in this educational activity are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made. Educational programs of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.

The Community Services Center is a 501(c3) private not-for-profit corporation which has been in existence since 1965. We serve as the sponsoring agency for many programs in our community. These programs include, but are not limited to the following: The Senior Meal Site; Adult Day Care; Foster Grandparent Program; Senior Companion Program; Home Care Programs; Retired Senior Volunteer Program; senior transportation; Food Pantry; Commodities; assistance with gas, wood, or propane through the PNM Good Neighborhood Fund; rent/mortgage and food assistance through the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency); and water utility assistance through The Salvation Army.

The Senior Meal Site located at the Center prepares and provides hot, nutritious meals in a congregate setting for seniors. These meals are served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. A charge of $4.00 per meal is assessed to those under the age of 60, anyone over the age of 60 is asked to donate $2.00 for each meal. The Senior Meal Site is unique in the sense that it provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors within Roosevelt County in a Congregate Setting. Seniors look forward to this daily outing because it provides an opportunity for them to socialize with other seniors from within the community, while enjoying a well-balanced meal.

Home delivered meals are another service provided through this program. This service is for seniors who are 60 or over who are homebound. In order to qualify for home delivered meals, a home assessment is completed, upon approval the service will commence. As with the Senior Meal Site, these services are provided Monday through Friday, with the meal being delivered between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Both of these programs rely heavily on community and individual donations.

If you would like more information about the Senior Meal Site, or any other information about the programs and services offered through the Community Services Center, located at 1100 Community Way in Portales, please call 356.8576.

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.