Monday Memo — Printing all the news that fits

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

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Quote of the Week

"Every heart has its own ache." – Thomas Fuller

ENMU Graduate Competing in Miss America Pageant Tonight – Tonight (Jan. 29) at 6 p.m. (MT) on the Country Music Television channel, the annual Miss America pageant, with Christina Hall, ENMU graduate representing New Mexico, will be shown. For more information on Christina's interview for the pageant go to: http://www.cmt.com/shows/events/miss_america/2007/meet_the_contestants/

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.

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.

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.

ENMU Presenting “Orbiting AnotherBody” Dance Concert

The Department of Theatre and Dance at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will present "Orbiting AnotherBody” at 7 p.m. nightly from Wednesday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 3. Tickets are $4.

It is an evening of new choreographic works by Eastern students and faculty. The concert consists of a wide variety of styles, including swing, jazz and modern dance, and features the works of Rojun Alexander, Marciana Cortez, Liana Garcia, Helle Hatten, Whitney Hobson, Desirée Markham, Anatalio Domenic Nickles, Joseph Sanders, Jennifer Senn and Taryn Wilson.

These budding choreographers have created a diverse evening of dance that explores such themes as good versus evil, the loss of a friend, being an individual in a society, and the passion shared between lovers.

Jason and Kayla Paulk recently attended the New Mexico Music Educator’s Association’s 2007 All-State and Convention, held in Albuquerque on Jan. 3-6. Kayla served as accompanist for the 2007 New Mexico All-State Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Sandra Snow, Western Michigan University. The choir was comprised of approximately 240 New Mexico high school singers, selected by audition in October 2006, and gave an outstanding performance for a large audience at UNM’s Popejoy Auditorium.

Jason presented an interest session, “Warm-ups with Style,” based on his recently published dissertation topic, with the assistance of a demonstration choir from Sandia Preparatory School in Albuquerque, and members of the ENMU choirs. While at the NMMEA convention, Jason and Kayla joined numerous other music department faculty and administration in meeting and recruiting many talented New Mexico high school musicians.

Additionally, Jason and Kayla have created a musical program geared toward elementary school children titled “The Animal Fair,” and will be giving several presentations locally and in Florida. Their first presentation will be at James Bickley Elementary School in Clovis on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 8:30 a.m. Wayne Anderson, Music Supervisor for Clovis Schools, will narrate, Jason will sing, and Kayla will play piano.

On Friday, Jan. 26, Jason and Kayla will give four presentations at Paterson Elementary School in Orange Park, Fla., as invited guests of the school’s Guest Fine Artist Series.

Poppy Johnson-Renvall, public services reference librarian at Golden Library, will present the program at the next meeting of the Friends of the Portales Public Library at noon on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the meeting room of the library at 218 South Avenue B.

Ms. Johnson-Renvall will show articles from the Japanese culture, especially kimonos.

A native of British Columbia, Canada, Ms. Johnson-Renvall has traveled extensively, and lived and taught in Japan for a couple of years. Her husband, Brian, is a graduate student in anthropology at Eastern. In addition to sharing information on Japan, Ms. Johnson-Renvall will talk about a Smithsonian exhibit that ENMU Family and Consumer Sciences and Golden Library will sponsor in 2008. It will be an interactive exhibit, and they hope to involve both the entire community and all departments of the university.

The Friends of the Portales Public Library is a nonprofit organization that supports activities at the library. Thursday's gathering is a brown bag lunch, and will include a brief business meeting. The event is open to the
public, and new Friends are welcomed.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Bonnie J.F. Meyer have had a manuscript accepted for publication in Educational Psychology Review.

Dr. Tom Brown, associate professor of computer science, was recently conducting business with a technical support person at Hewlett-Packard and the support person had ties to ENMU. Read their conversation at the following link. – [small world]

Human Rights Film Series Presenting 'Reel Bad Arabs' – The Human Rights Film Series will present "Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People" at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Room 128 of the College of Education Building.

The following information was provided by ENMU professor Doug Morris:

This groundbreaking documentary dissects a slanderous aspect of cinematic history that has run virtually unchallenged from the earliest days of silent film to today's biggest Hollywood blockbusters. Featuring acclaimed author Dr. Jack Shaheen, the film explores a long line of degrading images of Arabs--from Bedouin bandits and submissive maidens to sinister sheikhs and gun-wielding "terrorists"--along the way offering devastating insights into the origin of these stereotypic images, their development at key points in US history, why they matter so much today, and how this powerful form of public education is linked to US violence against Arabs and Muslims in the Middle East.

Shaheen shows how the persistence of these images over time has served to naturalize prejudicial attitudes toward Arabs and Arab culture, in the process reinforcing a narrow view of individual Arabs and the effects of specific US domestic and internationl policies on their lives. By inspiring critical thinking about the social, political and basic human consequences of leaving these Hollywood caricatures unexamined, the film challenges viewers to recognize the urgent need for counter-narratives that do justice to the diversity and humanity of Arab people and the reality and richness of Arab history and culture.

For more information, contact Doug Morris at 562.2207, or e-mail doug.morris@enmu.edu.

(Next Film: Big Pharma: Marketing Disease and Pushing Drugs, Tuesday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m., Room 128, College of Education)

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.

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.

AEOP Hawking Tickets for Valentine's Day Basket – Tickets to win a Valentine's Day Basket can be purchased for $1 from any AEOP member or at the Information Center in the Administration Building. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. All proceeds support Association Educational Office Personnel Scholarships. The basket can be seen in all its blazing red glory at the Information Center in the Administration Building (or wait to see a photo in the next Monday Memo).

2007 Homecoming Dates Released – Mark your calendar for the 2007 Eastern New Mexico University Homecoming, Oct 19-21. 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 football game will match the Greyhounds against the Tarleton State University Texans at 6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 20. The Zias will host the University of Central Oklahoma in volleyball at 2 p.m. in Greyhound Arena.

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.

"I saw the article on 'Ralf' the mascot and it made me smile. I remember that era well.

"Dad (Dallan Sanders) had just become the housing director around that time – 1966. I was six and Rob was four. We knew George Ross. I think he and Pat Trembley both might have lived in Eddy Hall the year before when dad was the hall director there.

Anyway, Rob and I loved the fact that we KNEW Ralf. :) Years later, George Ross was the head girls' basketball coach at Clovis High when I was playing basketball at Portales High School. He had a great team. I remember that one of my first games as a varsity player was against his team in the Clovis tournament. It felt kind of strange to look over and see him as a head coach. I still thought of him as 'Ralf.'

"I remember him and those times very fondly." – Penny Sanders

Clovis Portales Department Seeking Information About Abduction – The Clovis Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation need the public’s assistance in reference to the Marissa Graham case who was abducted by a stranger in Oklahoma and escaped in Clovis.

Both law enforcement agencies are asking that anyone who was at the Allsup’s convenience store located at Mabry Drive and Sycamore on Friday, Jan. 19, at around 12:30 p.m. to contact the Police Department. Specifically, we are looking for information from three people who were conducting business at the Allsup’s store at about 12:30 p.m. One was in a white car at the gas pumps, one was in a pickup truck at the gas pumps, and the third was in a dark-colored four-door car parked in front of the store.

These people might be witnesses to this incident and their information could be very important to the case.

However, anyone who was in that area during this time, regardless of what they remember, is urged to contact Detective Max Stansell at 763.9456 or Lt. Rich Johnson at 763.9406 at the Police Department.

Students Needed for Lobbying in Santa Fe – If you're interested in lobbying for the interests of ENMU and would like to experience New Mexico politics first-hand, be a part of ASENMU's 2007 Legislative Lobbying Committee. This group of six to eight students needs to be lobbying for the University right away in Santa Fe as the New Mexico Legislature has already convened.

If interested, please stop by the ASENMU office in the CUB for a Lobbying Committee application, and expect an interview right away.

Also, many senators from assigned colleges have not returned, and if you're interested in helping other students and want to get involved with ENMU and community affairs, apply for a seat on the Senate. ASENMU needs senators from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Graduate senators, and students that have not declared their major.

If interested, please stop by the ASENMU office for a Declaration of Candidacy form.

If you need more information, contact the ASENMU office at 562.2474 or reply to student.government@enmu.edu.

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.

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.

Don't Forget That Noon-Time Hoops Can Count for Wellness – If you would like to get your Wellness hours in by playing noon-time basketball with other faculty and staff, but need reassurance that your lack of skills or conditioning will not be an impediment to a fun experience, e-mail the commissioner at wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Student News

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]

A number of ENMU-Roswell employees were recognized during the spring faculty and staff in-service meeting on Jan. 12, continuing the 49th year of instruction. Awards were presented to the following employees, recognizing their combined 165 years of service to ENMU-Roswell:

· Five years: Brenda Olivas, Case Manager, NM Works Program; ChrisAnne Bell, Administrative Assistant, Emergency Medical Services; Barbara Reynolds, Secretary III, Student Outreach; Carmen Oropesa, Case Manager, NM Works Program; Manuel Cedillo, Custodian; Jeff Brady, Coordinator, Media Technical Services; Vada Fry, Administrative Assistant, Business and Science; James McClinton, Physical Science instructor; Elizabeth McMinn, Project Assistant, GEAR UP; Val Hays, Library Assistant

· Ten years: Nancy Vale, Supervisor, Accounts Receivable; James Mares, Academic Advisor

· Fifteen years: Reta Wright, Purchasing Officer; Greg Martinez, TRIO Director; Daniel Herrera, Program Director, Talent Search; Veronica Soza, Early Childhood Teacher; Ida Stover, Director, Admissions and Records

Brandon Whatley, Welding instructor and Kay Trujillo, Mathematics instructor, were selected to receive 2007 Teaching Excellence Awards from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). In May, Whatley and Trujillo will represent ENMU-Roswell at the 29th Annual NISOD International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin, Texas, where they will receive their awards. Also recognized during the in-service meeting as NISOD nominees were Carol Dutchover, Accounting instructor; Loren Deichman, Emergency Medical Services Education Program instructor; and Rick Scifres, Social Science instructor.

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

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.

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.