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

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Spring Semester Begins January 16 – The 2007 spring semester at Eastern begins on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Currently enrolled students can register anytime by logging onto www.enmu.edu, or coming by the Registrar's Office in the Administration Building. Students not yet enrolled should call 562.2178, or e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu.

Sodexho Temporarily Serving Meals in New Ground Zero – Sodexho will serve meals with "Holiday Hours" until Tuesday, Jan. 16, in the new Ground Zero. Then, the Campus Crossroads Dining Hall should be open regular hours. The hours will be as follows:

The coffee shop will be open for coffee beginning Monday, Jan. 15, from 8-10 a.m. and regular hours beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Guest Speaker at ENMU on Wednesday, January 17 – Dr. John Shoup will speak at Eastern at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building. He will speak on Arabic Pop Music and Culture, The Griot Tradition in Hassaniyyah Music, and The Iggawin.

Dr. Shoup has conducted field work in Lesotho, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, and recently in Mauritania on pastoralism, impact of tourism on local communities, traditional land use systems, trans-Saharan trade and popular culture. He has written and co-authored a number of articles and book chapters and recently published a book on Jordan.

Sponsored by the College of Fine Arts, the presentation is free and open to the public.

Faculty Research Forum Set for January 26 – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites you to attend their Faculty Research Forum’s Inaugural Presentation at noon on Friday, Jan. 26 in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union Building.

The forum will feature a research panel addressing "Seeing the Work Before Us: Interconnections between Physical Work, Class Hierarchy, and Social Mobility," presented by the Department of Languages and Literature faculty: Dr. Linda Sumption, Ms. Carol Erwin and Dr. Mary Ayala.

Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from the cafeteria.

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.

Hardhat Hound Says Ground Zero Is Open – The new Ground Zero, in the location of the former Cafe DownUnder in the basement of the Campus Union Building, is open. It features a convenience store and various fast-food options. Some construction will still be underway, so watch your step.

Dr. Manuel F. Varela, associate professor of biology, was recently reappointed to adjunct faculty status at the University of New Mexico (UNM) for another academic year in the biochemistry and molecular biology department by Dr. Paul Roth, dean of the UNM School of Medicine in Albuquerque. Dr. Varela will also continue to hold his current position at ENMU.

Gene Smith, assistant professor of accounting, presented a paper titled "Convergence of International Accounting Standards for Public Companies – U.S. Perspective" at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Conference on Jan. 5.

Dr. Newton Hilliard, associate professor of chemistry, has been selected as a judge for the metabolism section of the International Science and Engineering Fair.

The University of Iowa Press is publishing paperback versions of Dr. Donald Elder's "A Damned Iowa Greyhound" and "Love Amid the Turmoil."

Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, lead faculty in History and Humanities at ENMU-Ruidoso, attended the annual American Historical Association conference in Atlanta on Jan. 5-7. She commented on a panel titled "Equal Rights, Patria (Nation) y Raza (Race): Reexamining Ethnic Mexican Civil Rights Struggles through a Transnational Lens." While in Atlanta, Orozco visited the Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum and the High Art Museum which is showcasing works from the Louvre in Paris, France.

John Anderson, Distance Education Facilitator in Roswell, retired from ENMU on Jan. 5 after 12 years of service. A retirement luncheon in his honor was held that day.

The Eastern community is saddened to learn of the death of Kimberly Lutnesky, wife of Dr. Marv Lutnesky. Kimberly was involved in a car accident on Wednesday and passed away at a Lubbock hospital on Thursday. She was traveling alone at the time. There will be a rosary service for Kimberly on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at Saint Helen's Catholic Church at 1600 S. Avenue O in Portales. A funeral mass for Kimberly will be on Wednesday, Jan, 17, at 2 p.m. at St. Helen's.

ENMU Professor Emeritus of Education Dr. George Wheeler recently passed away in Carlsbad. [details]

Former ENMU quarterback (1983-84) Steve Kragthorpe has been named head football coach at the University of Louisville. He was previously head coach at the University of Tulsa.

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
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
Hotel Santa Fe
January 17, 2007 – 3:00 p.m.

ROUTINE MATTERS
1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the Agenda
3. Report from the president of the Board
4. Report from the president of the University
5. Report from the Roswell provost
6. Report from the Ruidoso provost
7. Approval of the minutes of December 14, 2006; December 15, 2006

BUSINESS MATTERS
1. Discussion with HED Secretary Beverlee McClure (Information only)
2. Report from NMACC (Board of Directors President Dr. Margie Huerta and Executive Director Ty Trujillo, Information Only)
3. Presidential Goals for 2007 (Dr. Steven Gamble, Information Only)
4. Legislative Session Requests (Dr. Steven Gamble, Information Only)
5. Performance Pay Report (Dr. Bob Vartabedian, Information Only)
6. Self-study Report (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Information Only)

PAN Forms Available Online – The Personnel Action Notice (PAN) form is now available on-line 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.

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

Conversational Spanish Offered for Employees – ENMU is offering a one-credit-hour workshop in conversational Spanish free of charge for faculty and staff this spring. This course does not affect tuition waivers or wellness hours. Contact Maggie Gardels at 562.2421 or e-mail her at Mary.Gardels@enmu.edu to register. The eight-week course will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 12-12:50 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday from 5-5:50 p.m. and will begin on Jan. 16.

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.

Yucca Offering $5 Per Month Dial-Up Service for ENMU Employees – [details]

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].

Sign Up for Lifelong Wellness for Spring –Please take time to join ENMU's Lifelong Wellness program for the spring semester. Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll for spring, simply send an e-mail 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'll save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. Sessions have been scheduled on:
Friday, Jan. 19, at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.

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.

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.
[more details]

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.

Native American Course Being Offered in Spring – In the spring 2007 semester, Jonathan Wilson, assistant professor of English, is offering an upper division Native American Literature(s) course that focuses on the novels of Louise Erdrich and current Native American criticism by such notable writers as Leslie Marmon Silko, N.Scott Momaday, Catherine Rainwater, Craig Wommack, and Kenneth Roemer.

The course is “What Exactly is a Native American: An Introduction to Native American Authors and Literature(s)?”

Mr. Wilson is a specialist in Native American Literature(s). Wilson’s thesis, “The Brotherhood of the Earth: An
Examination of Simon Ortiz and Thomas King’s Literature from an Ecological and Deconstructionist Perspective,” and dissertation, “Notions of Home in Native American Fiction,” confront issues of Native American identity, existence, and survival in a post-colonial world.

Anthropology Class Missing from Spring Schedule – Anthropology 243, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, is being offered as an online class in for the 2007 spring semester. This class was accidentally omitted from the printed schedule. Anth. 243 is a general education course. For more information, contact Dr. John Montgomery at ext. 2180.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) Available for Download – Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) is available for download from Microsoft. Should you decide to download IE7 and need assistance with the installation or setup, please contact the Helpdesk at x4357.

"We start to die when we are born, and the end depends on the beginning." – Latin proverb

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

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.

How to Organize Your Closet...Really! - Join Lynn Visage Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., JWLA-109 and learn how to sort, categorize, discard and relocate items to reorganize your closet with closet inserts and storage bins. The $25 registration includes a booklet entitled Tips for Getting Organized. Please register by Jan. 25.

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.

Beginning Tennis –Join Andy Mason this spring to learn the fundamentals and sharpen your tennis skills Thursdays, Feb. 1-April 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., ENMU Tennis Courts. Students 8 years through adult should wear athletic shoes and provide their own tennis balls and racquet. The fee is $70. Please register by Jan. 29.

Tumbling – Students five years and older can join Deborah McGrew for one of three skill-related tumbling classes this spring Fridays, Feb. 2-April 27, GA-11: Beginning Tumbling-6-6:50 p.m.; Intermediate Tumbling-7-7:50 p.m.; and Advanced Tmbling-8-8:50 p.m.

Step Aerobics – For ages 16 years through adult, Poppy Johnson-Renvall will offer Wednesdays, Jan. 17-May 2, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11 with step included! The fee is $50. Please register by Jan. 12. No class March 14, 28 and April 25.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/Pointe/Hip Hop –For ages 3 through adult, offered by Cassie Brooks, Taryn Dedeaux and Mytrice Williams Jan. 22-May 3, GA-11. The fee is $80 with $5 recital fee and $35-60 costume fee. Call 562.2165 for specific times and materials by Jan. 17. No class Presidents’ Day, Feb. 19 or spring break, March 26-30.

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.

Beginning Guitar –For ages 12-18 years with playable guitar, this class offered by Kirby Rowan meets Mondays, Jan. 29-April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., SAS-166 with no class Feb. 19 and March 26. The fee is $75. Please register by Jan. 24.

World Dance –Dayna Kennedy offers this class for ages 10 years through adult who will need a long skirt and hip scarf. The class meets Mondays, Jan. 29-April 30, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11 with no class Feb. 19 and March 26. The fee is $75. Please register by Jan. 24.

Cold Weather Protection

Working outdoors poses additional challenges in the winter months. Colder temperatures and wind chill can cause frostbite or hypothermia if workers are not properly prepared. Encourage employees to follow these OSHA-recommended precautions to avoid overexposure to winter weather:
1. Wear several layers of loose clothing with a base layer made of a wicking material to help keep moisture away from the skin. Covering your head and mouth will help protect your lungs and prevent heat loss.
2. Go indoors to a warm, dry area for frequent short breaks.
3. Be sure to stay hydrated with beverages such as sports drinks. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
4. Train workers to recognize the symptoms of cold-related illnesses and the precautions to avoid them.

For more information about frost bite or hypothermia, please contact the Safety Office at #2796 or by e-mail to ginger.creighton@enmu.edu.

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

Computing
Outlook series- Calendar tips
• Quickly display several days side by side in Calendar In the date picker, drag over the dates that you want to view.
• Contact meeting attendees with a reminder or other message Open the original meeting request, click the Actions menu, and then click New Message to Attendees.

PowerPoint series- Reduce File Size of PowerPoint Presentation
If you're working on a PowerPoint presentation and notice that the file seems to expand for no apparent reason, you may be able to reduce the file size up to 50% by using the File Save As command:
• Choose File from the pull-down menu
• Select Save As
• Enter a new name for the file
• Click Save

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 4920 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- Extended Absence Greeting:
Are you going to be away from your office for an extended period of time and will not be listening to messages? If so, record an Extended Absence Greeting to let your callers know when you will return to your office. With this type of greeting, your mailbox will not accept messages from callers so you should suggest another contact name and number who can offer immediate assistance. This greeting temporarily overrides the personal greeting.
To activate:
• Dial into the voice mail system: 4200 or 562.4200 (from off-campus)
• From the Ready prompt, press 4 7 and begin recording.
• When you are finished recording, press the # sign to accept and turn the greeting on.
To deactivate:
• Dial into the voice mail system: 4200 or 562.4200 (from off-campus)
• From the Ready prompt, press 4 2.
NOTE: Your personal greeting will have to be re-recorded at this point.

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

Meetings

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)

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.

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.

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.

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of part-time Office Assistant. Applicants must possess clerical skills and experience in working with the senior population. Applications may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 5 p.m.