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Employees and Students Attend Education Conference in Taos
Story and photos by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

Several Eastern New Mexico University employees and students attended The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) Fifteenth Annual Action Research Conference in Taos on June 7-9. A total of 99 people from around New Mexico and the country attended the conference.

Topics included: “Youth Action Research for Sustainable Agriculture in a Zuni Schoolyard,” “Another View: Alternate Ways of Seeing a Struggling Student,” “Arts Integration: Just Fun or Real Learning,” “Picturing Great Writing,” and many others.

“The Conference was a total success,” said Dr. Elwyn Hulett, director of the CTE (located on the ENMU campus).

First-time attendee Dr. Patricia Whitney, associate professor of reading, agrees with Dr. Hulett. “I have been to many conferences, but never as organized and non-stressful as the Center for Teaching Excellence Conference,” Dr. Whitney said. She also confirmed that next year she will be on the West Coast and will make a special trip to the land of enchantment to attend the conference.

The main purpose of the conference was to present the results of grants given by the Center to professionals who conducted different studies in the classroom. The conference encourages the dissemination of these research projects with the hope of expanding knowledge in those areas.

"The Brains Behind the Conference" – (L-R): David Moore, Tammy Moore, Dr. Elwyn Hulett and Loretta Bridwell.

Employee/Student Briefs

In Memoriam: Heidi Best
	Senior agriculture major Heidi Best passed away on Friday from injuries suffered in a car accident a few days before. She was scheduled to graduate in December. The entire ENMU community will miss her and expresses its sympathy to her family and friends. Services will be held this Wednesday, June 20, at 10 a.m. at the Elida High School gym.

Dr. Darron L. Smith, Department of Agriculture, along with Ms. Alexandra Brooks, an ENMU agriculture undergraduate student, published an article titled “Progesterone Studies May Improve Embryonic Survivability for the Dairy Industry.” The article appears in the June 2007 issue of Agribusiness Dairyman 26:54.

Fine Arts Dean Visits China for 1-2-1 Program

Also Did a Little Sightseeing – Dr. Michael Sitton, dean of the College of Fine Arts, visited China from June 3-10 to attend commencement ceremonies for former ENMU students in the 1-2-1 program in which they attended Eastern their second and third years of college then returned to China for their final year. Dr. Sitton also signed a 1-2-1 agreement with Sichuan University of Science and Engineering. During his free time, he managed to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Below are ENMU graduates in the 1-2-1 dual-degree program with Sichuan University in Chengu. Dr. Sitton also visited several other higher education institutions in Bejing and Shenyang. (courtesy photos)

Dr. Sitton in the Forbidden City	At signing ceremony with Sichuan University of Science and Engineering
Chinese Opera	Chinese Opera

ENMU 1-2-1 Graduates at Sichuan Conservatory Ceremony in Chengdu

ENMU Professor and Former Student Win Award for Morning Radio Show
Story, video and one photo by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

	"The Morning Throwdown” show on KSEL radio (95.3 FM) in Portales, hosted by Eastern New Mexico University alum Kevin Robbins (1999) and Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history at ENMU, were recently awarded the “DJ Personality Air Check” award by the New Mexico Broadcasters Association. The award honors the best on-air talent in different size markets. The show airs weekdays from 6:30-9 a.m. The dynamic duo has being together for about five years invading the morning airwaves, and over two years with “The Morning Throwdown,” on the popular country radio station.
Kevin Robbins and Doc Elder (courtesy photo)

According to Dr. Elder (known on the air as Doc), the brain and creator of the show is Mr. Robbins.

A former student of Doc’s, Mr. Robbins started in radio because he did not like his old job, and is honored to be acknowledged by his peers. “I thought it was fantastic this time around; it’s not the first time I’ve received an award but it is the first time the show has been recognized,” said Mr. Robbins. Dr. Elder, an 11-year radio veteran, is grateful for the award.
	Video Alert – Watch video of Kevin and Doc in action on "The Morning Throwdown." [video] (photo and video by Roma Vivas)

“It’s an honor that the New Mexico Broadcasters Association says that you are the best; it’s not just based on ratings, but based on the quality of the material that you submit. It’s an incredible feeling,” Dr. Elder said.

He added, “We are not your typical DJ’s; we talk about bizarre stories that Kevin throws at me and I just give my opinion; 'The Morning Throwdown' is like hanging out with Doc and Kevin.”

Triple Threat – Kevin, Lisa and Doc (courtesy photo)

The two and one-half hour show is filled with peculiar stories, sports, weather forecasts, occasional political discussions and entertainment news with Lisa Schmidt, who adds a feminine touch. Ms. Schmidt is also an ENMU alumna (1987).

Photographic Tour of San Juan Village (photos by Roma Vivas)

San Juan clubhouse (and apartments) scheduled to open for fall

Inside View of Apartment

Inside View of Apartment	Outside of Bathroom Door

Apartment Kitchen	Apartment Bathroom
Stephanie and Steve use stairs for summer wellness	Outside of Clubhouse
Example of Closet	Inside Clubhouse

Entrances to Two Apartments

Hallway in Clubhouse	Clubhouse Looking Out

Water Pressure Should Be Good

Choir Camp Concert Enthralls Audience by Mini Tian Communication Services
Small groups sang before combining for mass choir (photos by Wendel Sloan)
One hundred and three (103) high school students who participated in the recent ENMU choir camp. Under the direction of Dr. Jason Paulk, assistant professor of music, the choir camp included students in grades 9-12 students from Albuquerque, Hobbs, Ruidoso, Clovis, Portales, Capitan, Lovington, West Las Vegas and others. Eastern's choir camp has a 17-year history. The camp prepares students for the next year's all-state auditions. In addition, students have the opportunity to learn solo vocal repertoire, improve sight-reading and ear training, as well as sing in a great mass choir. The choral music is selected from the following year's New Mexico Music Educators Association's All-State Convention repertoire. The music is classical, including works in English, Latin and German. “We offered private voice lessons, group voice classes, master classes, sight-reading and ear training classes, conducting classes, mass choir rehearsals, a talent show and recreational activities,” said Paulk. The five-day camp is the highlight of the summer for most of the students. Dr. Paulk said, “Students have the opportunity to perform with many other like-minded musicians and don't often get to perform with such a large and talented group of singers.” ENMU choir camp concert was highlighted with pieces of famous classical composers such as Alessandro Scarlatti, George Handel and Felix Mendelssohn. The concert was conducted by Dr. Paulk, and accompanied by Mrs. Kayla Paulk, ENMU; Mr. Brian Uerling, Clovis High School; and Mrs. Peggy Brady, Clovis High School. The concert began with each section of the choir sing a piece. The opening “Sento Nel Core” was sang by the tenor voice class. The bass class sang “The Vagabond,” alto class sang “Nymphs and Shepherds,” and soprano sang “Sure On This Shining Night.” The choral portion of the concert featured two motets (sacred unaccompanied works), a spiritual “Beautiful City” by Dr. Andre Thomas, and even a selection by a native New Mexican composer from Lovington: “Omnia Sol,” by Z. Randall Stroope. Other pieces included: “Ubi Caritas” (Maurice Durufle); “Come, Mighty Father” (George Handel); “Frohlocket Ihr Volker auf Erden” (Felix Mendelssohn) and “The Moon is Distant from the Sea” (David Childs). The students also gained a taste of college life, including staying in dorms. “It gives them a preview of the collegiate perspective that most of them will have within a few years,” said Dr. Paulk. They also make lasting friendships. “Many students comment that the relationships they make at choir camp are a highly significant aspect of the experience and will last a lifetime.” Asked which he likes the best, the Choir Camp or ENMU Choir, Dr. Paulk said, “I couldn't choose which ensemble I ‘like the best.’ For me, every opportunity to make music with people is a very special experience, a gift of sorts. To share something as incredible as music making is to share a gift from God.” Dr. Paulk just completed his second year at ENMU. He has many hobbies in his spare time, including blacksmithing, fishing, tennis, ping-pong, card games, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, lifting weights, painting (mostly watercolors), etc. Dr. Paulk said, “A desire to become a better singer and musician is all you need to attend the camp.” Dr. Paulk is going to lead the ENMU Choir to Beijing, China, this summer, taking part in an international choral festival including Chinese and American Choirs. The ENMU Choir will perform with a mass choir of about 300 people, conducted by Dr. Andre Thomas (the “Beautiful City” composer) from Florida State University. Dr. Paulk said, “There will be several concerts in some really wonderful venues in Beijing, including the Forbidden City Concert Hall, at which few, if any, American choirs have performed.” In addition, Dr. Paulk will present a lecture to Chinese choral directors at the first annual Chinese Choral Directors Association Convention in Beijing. Video Alert – [Video of Choir Camp Concert]

New Cashier Enjoys Working with Dough Story and photo by Mini Tian Communication Services

Liane Bergsieker came to the Eastern New Mexico University cashier office one month ago. The new cashier says she is enjoying her new work very much. From Espanola, N.M., Bergsieker came to Eastern seeking a change from her previous job working for First Community Bank in Portales. “The people I work with are very nice! It was kind of slow before school started, but it is picking up with summer school," Bergsieker said. “Working is going good; I take payments and run deposits.” Bergsieker hopes to be at Eastern a long time. She is now living with her two daughters, who both attend Portales High School. In her spare time, she likes baking and spending time with her kids.

Scenes from Kids' College (photos by Ronda Hutcherson and Margaret Kirby)

AEOP Picnic Set for July 10 – All Support, Professional and Faculty personnel are invited to the annual AEOP July Picnic from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, in the covered patio area between JWLA and the UCC. Those attending are asked to bring something from the following according to your last name initials.
A-E Desserts
F-J Condiments
K-N Cantaloupes/Watermelon
O-S Chips
T-Z Salads

In order to provide enough hotdogs and sandwiches, please RSVP by July 9 either to Bonnie Sink at 4450 or Betsy Chavez at 2134 to ensure enough food for everyone.

AEOP hopes you will plan on joining them for good food, great fellowship and fun.

Scenes from Alumni Shrimp Boil at Portales Country Club

(photos by Janice Cowen, Brooke Parker and Dianne Parker)

Upward Bound Has Extra Tickets for OKC Amusement Park – The Upward Bound Program has 12 extra tickets for Frontier City Amusement park in Oklahoma City. The tickets are $14 each and must be used during the 2007 summer season. Please contact the ENMU UB office at 562.2452 if you are interested in purchasing tickets. Checks may be payable to ENMU Upward Bound.

Brittany Nielsen, a 2007 Eastern broadcasting graduate, recently reported two very interesting stories on an aquarium and liquor theft for KSBW-TV in California. To watch the pieces, click on the following links [watch video] [watch video]. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Over 70 Friends Join ENMU's MySpace Page – Over 70 friends have joined ENMU's MySpace page. See who they are at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU.

Video Alert – Saturday morning Wellness tennis action from ENMU employees [watch video]

Muddy Waters Create the Blues
Employees from the Physical Plant worked diligently to pump out water from the recent flooding of the Administration Building basement, which affected air conditioning and phone service. (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Two Web-Based Technical Communication Courses Offered This Fall – In an effort to offer a greater variety of online courses, the Department of Languages and Literature is offering two Web-based courses in their Technical Communication (previously known as Technical Writing) minor this fall.

There are openings in English 325, Technical and Professional Writing, and in English 416, Report Writing. These courses are particularly useful for majors in business, nursing, communicative disorders, or any science major.

Technical and Professional Writing is designed to teach students how to write proposals, a report, resumes, and business letters. Report Writing, a specialization of Technical Communication, will provide students with the skills to write various types of reports, and focuses on providing students with practical writing experience in their major.

Gillian Andersen, who holds a master’s degree in technical communication from Texas Tech University and is currently working on a doctorate at Tech in the same field, teaches technical communication courses for the department.

If you would like to discuss these courses, or the Technical Communication minor with Gillian, please contact her at ext. 2335, or at home at 356.9012, or via e-mail at gillian.andersen@enmu.edu.

They Light Up Our Lives

(photo by Wendel Sloan)

Tutoring Available This Summer for Grades 1-6 – Tutoring is available this summer for grades 1-6 through June 26. ELED 380 students will be available to tutor 16 hours in reading, language arts, math, and/or science as part of their practicum. Please contact Maria at 562.2443 with the following information: parent/guardian's name, child's name, child's age/grade, topic(s) for tutoring, times available for tutoring, contact information.

ENMU Graduate and His Good Friend

TV Photographer in Florida – Adam Vance, an ENMU graduate and TV cameraman for a CBS affiliate in Tampa, Fla., recently worked with Katie Couric. See some of the stories he has covered at: http://www.wtsp.com/inside/team/member.aspx?storyid=27769 (courtesy photos)

Man behind the scenes

Adam with his wife, Paulette, also an ENMU graduate, and two-year-old twin boys

Message from Adam Vance About His TV Experiences

Having left ENMU nearly 10 years ago, I took a lot of what I learned and applied it in my everyday life. I was hired by another ENMU alumni, Carey Moots, and began my professional life two days after graduating from ENMU in Albuquerque, N.M., at KOB-TV (NBC).

Then, a year later, I was offered a much better deal at KOAT-TV (ABC) where I worked for nearly two and one-half. While there, I covered many huge stories, many may remember: Cerro Grande fire, mass graves in Juarez, as well as the Indy 500. While in Albuquerque, I remained with my high school sweetheart, Paulette (Davis) Vance ('98) and married her in the summer of 1998 in Las Vegas, Nev.

Right after 9-11, I was called by a television station in Tampa, Fla., WFTS-TV (ABC) and offered a position. We took the position and moved across the country to embark on a new adventure. Shortly after arriving, I experienced a media frenzy many folks would recall, first was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning the Superbowl in San Diego, then, when the Space Shuttle Columbia did not return to Cape Canaveral, I was really put to the test. I was sent in to interview the grieving families of the seven astronauts, as well as an entire community stricken by this tragedy.

I have since moved to the CBS affiliate WTSP-TV and have been here for over four years. I have continued to cover many major events, both personally as well as professionally. Personally, Paulette and I have recently celebrated the 2nd birthday of our twin boys, Bryce and Connor.

I feel had it not been for ENMU, I would not be where I am today. The experiences and hands-on training I received truly prepared me for what I experience everyday. If any prospective student would be interested in doing an internship at my station, please have them contact me at: abcflorida@gmail.com.

--Adam Vance

Reminder About Use of Purchasing Cards – Purchasing card use is permitted for travel only from June 15-30.

Beginning July 1, purchasing cards may be used for departmental purchases as well as for travel expenses.

For more information, call Kenny Prince at ext. 2493, or e-mail kenny.prince@enmu.edu.

Scenes from Boys' State (photos by Lavonda Franco)

Lifelong Wellness Summer Enrollment – [click here]

Fiscal Year Deadlines – June 30 is the fiscal year end and the deadlines for purchases are as follows:

Interfunds: July 6. Department Interfunds for the 2006-07 budget year need to be in the Business Office by July 6.

Journal Vouchers: July 3. JV's for expense transfers, monthly postage, telephone charges, etc., must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.

Travel Reimbursement: Day of return to work. If traveling at the end of the June, please submit the travel reimbursement on the day you return to work.

Budget Transfer: July 3. Budget transfers for 2006-07 must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.

Payroll CWS Redistribution: May 30. Payroll redistributions must be submitted to Payroll by May 30.

For more information, contact Toni or Kathy in the Business Office at 562.2611.

Opportunities Available for Legislative Interns in Santa Fe – [details]

Open Staff Positions —The Office of Human Resources has job listings at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/.

Comprehensive Education Workshop and Exams Set for June 23 – Comprehensive Exam Workshop for the College of Education and Technology is on Saturday, June 9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Comprehensive Exam is on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m. If you have any questions, contact the Graduate Coordinators: Dr. Mark Isham at mark.isham@enmu.edu or Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas at romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu.

General Comments and Compliments

"Eastern's new MySpace page is pretty cool." – ENMU grad

Quote of the Week

"The distance is nothing; it is only the first step that is difficult." – Marquise du Deffand (commenting on the story that St. Denis, carrying his head in his hands, walked two leagues)

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[course listings]

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

During a lightning storm:

1. Avoid contact with corded phones
2. Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. If you plan to unplug electrical equipment do so well before the storm arrives.
3. Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash hands, take a shower, wash dishes or do laundry.
4. Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
5. Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.
6. do not stand under trees for shelter.
7. Avoid being out doors. No place is safe outdoors near a thunderstorm.
8., A house or other fully enclosed substantially constructed building, offers your best protection against lighting.
9. A car with metal roof and sides is your second best protection against lightning. Just don't touch any conducting paths leading to the outside. It's the metal shell that protects you not the rubber tires.

As dramatic and exciting as it is to see, remember that lighting has potential to cause serious injury or death even with in the relative safety of indoors. The best thing you can do to avoid lighting danger is learn and practice good lighting safety.

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

Computing
Outlook series - To open a multiple windows in Outlook.
• Click once to highlight the folder to be in the new window e.g. Inbox + Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, etc. Press the RIGHT mouse button, and Select “Open In New Window”
• Press ALT-F1 to remove the navigation pane (it’s already open in the INBOX window)
• Do this for each item. e.g. Calendar, Contacts.
• Using the mouse size and move the windows so each is slightly visible. This makes dragging and dropping to each window a breeze. When you drag and drop with the LEFT mouse button, you will always be asked to confirm details. e.g. date and time on appointments or contact information.
Note: It is not necessary to close each program when shutting down the computer. One reason not to: When you leave Outlook running and shut down the computer next time you start Outlook the windows return back to the same exact place and size you had when you setup.

PowerPoint series - Create Bitmap Images from PowerPoint
Want a quick way to send a single PowerPoint slide to someone? Try this: Convert the slide into a bitmap image. You can resize, crop and paste it into an e-mail message or a Word document. Here's how:
• Open the slide you want use as an image.
• On the View menu, click Notes Page. The slide will appear on the notes page as an image.
• Right-click the slide image then click Copy on the shortcut menu.
The image is now stored on your Clipboard, and you can paste it as a resizable object into any Office document.

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 5024 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- Muting a call:
This will allow you to hear the other party but they cannot hear your side of the conversation.
To activate: Press the “Mute” key.
To cancel: Press the “Mute” key again.

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

Student News

Senator Domenici seeking fall interns for Washington D.C – The Fall 2007 internship session will run from August through December. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the various facets of Domenici’s office by working in each of the office’s areas including those related to constituent services, legislation, and communications. Students who are either New Mexico residents or attending school in the state are eligible to apply. Applications must be postmarked by June 1. [details]

Fall and Summer registration continues – Students who have not filed an official degree plan are advised through the Advising Center. Please call the Advising Center at 562.2338 or 1.888.ENMU.ADV from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to make your appointment. You will need to bring a copy of your transcript and a wish list of classes for your meeting with an advisor.

Before you register for classes for summer or fall, please take a few minutes to check the course catalog
and look at the course descriptions for any courses you want to take. Make sure you have completed any courses identified as prerequisites for those courses. Banner will automatically check to make sure that
courses identified in the catalog as prerequisites have been taken or are in progress.

Editors-in-Chief Positions – Applications Being Accepted Now:
2007-2008
Editors in Chief
The Chase
Silver Pack
Houndbytes
Basic Qualifications:
• Completed at least 30 hours
• 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Enrolled for the academic year
• Understanding of journalism practices and standards
These are paid positions (not work study).
Send interest letter and resume to: Tracy Counts, Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences, Station 27, ENMU.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

June issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [read]

Off-Campus News

Job Vacancies in Lordsburg Schools – [details]

Weekly Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

Recurring Information Resources

Summer and Fall Schedules Online – Summer and fall 2007 schedules are now available online. To access, go to "Current Students" on the ENMU homepage and then click "Current Schedules."

New Location to Obtain ID Cards – ENMU student, faculty and staff ID cards are now being made in the Office of Enrollment Services. The location of the ID card machine has been changed from the Silver Pass Office to SAS Room 130. Look for the new ID card design coming soon.

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

New Way to Look for Workstudy Jobs – Counseling and Career Services announces its new Student Job Board located on the Counseling and Career Services Web page at http://www.enmu.edu/studentlife/career/on-campus/. If you're looking for a student job, this is now the place to find them. You can reach the Counseling and Career Services Web page directly from ENMU's home page. Just mouse-over Student Life and click on Counseling and Career Services – the first link on the list. While you're there, take a look at the Career Employment Opportunities as well job postings from across the country.

Faculty and staff, if you have an unfilled student position, please e-mail position details and your contact information to careerandcounseling.intern@enmu.edu, and we will post it on the new Student Job Board.

2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide – ENMU has compiled a 2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide. View the guide [here].

If you would also like to be included, send your name, title, office phone number, e-mail address, and topics of expertise to: monday.memo@enmu.edu.

The guide can also be accessed by going to the About ENMU menu on ENMU's front page and clicking Experts and Speakers.

FERPA Form Now Online – The University has developed a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Academic Information Release form for student use when they wish to allow someone to gain access to their academic records. You may access the form on self-serve Banner/Intranet: Go to enmu.edu, click on "Current Students," click on "Academic Information," then click on "Academic Information Release Form." You may also simply click on the following link [FERPA Form]

Requests for Degree Plans to be Changed Now Online – Requests for degree plans to be completed, updated or changed is now online at www.enmu.edu/degreeplan.

ENMU Offering Summer Spanish Immersion Program in Mexico – Cultura, civilización y literatura de México. Do you want to learn and enjoy Spanish?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

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

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

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