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It's Not Yet Five O'Clock for the Students

But It Is for the Editor – Prior to his departure for a Jimmy Buffett concert in Dallas, the regular Monday Memo editor chained Communication Services students Roma Vivas, Erin Griffith and Marc Schoder to his computer to make sure they produced and finished this issue on time. The regular editor hasn't been heard from since, but, according to a GPS tracker they placed in his lei, he's traveling where it's always "five o'clock somewhere."

On First Date, Maguires Had to Avoid Frogs Story and photo by Marc Schoder Communication Services
	When Mike Maguire, athletic director, and his wife, Trish, director of Distance Education and Outreach, originally came to Eastern during the Reagan administration, they were both students. “We met at what was then the Captain’s Table (now Goober McCools) after a roommate of Mike’s introduced us,” said Trish. “It took Mike three months to ask me on our first date.” The couple’s first date was July 1, 1984, when they saw “the corniest movie of all time – Rhinestone.” The movie starred Dolly Parton and Sylvester Stallone.
Watch video of Trish and Mike Maguire [video] (video shot by Roma Vivas, edited by Marc Schoder)

“After the dinner at KBOB’S and a movie, we drove back to Portales and I made a request of Mike,” said Trish.

The request that the future Mrs. Maguire made was to not run over the frogs that had made themselves at home along U.S. 70 in the pouring rain.

“To make sure we didn’t hit a frog; we drove home about 20 miles per hour,” said Mike.

The couple dated for three years before being married.

In 2001, they brought their adopted daughter, Alexis, into the world. With the aid of an adoption agency in Albuquerque, Adoption Assistance, they were matched up with Alexis.

“We were blessed enough to be there for the birth of Alexis,” said Trish. Both Trish and Mike add that the now 5-year-old Alexis is the love of their lives.

“She keeps us young,” said Mike. “People also tell us that she has a fertile mind.” Mike said that Alexis is the “mini-me” version of Trish.

Aside from the couple having their daughter to keep them busy, they like to see extended family members as much as possible.

Trish joked that one of her current hobbies is writing her dissertation for her Ph.D.

The couple added that despite Mike being with the university for 20 years and Trish for 16, they really have no plans for retirement.

“If it were to happen, we would do what we are doing now elsewhere,” said Trish. "We both love what we do."

New Mexico Chief Justice to be Commencement Speaker

The Honorable Edward L. Chavez, Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, will be the commencement speaker at Eastern's May 12 ceremony at 10 a.m. in Greyhound Arena. Judge Chavez graduated from ENMU in 1978 with a bachelor's in business administration, with honors in personnel management. Other graduation activities will include the commencement reception for 2007 fall graduates from 2:30-4 p.m. on Friday, May 11, in the Campus Union Building Ballroom. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited. The Spring 2007 Academic Honors Convocation will be at 1:30 p.m. that day in the University Theatre Center for students receiving graduation honors. The Nurses' Pinning Ceremony will be from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building. Sixteen nurses will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Born in Santa Fe, Chavez has served on the New Mexico Supreme Court since 2003, becoming Chief Justice on Jan. 10, 2007.

He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1981.

He teaches at UNM School of Law as an adjunct instructor in trial practice and evidence, and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

Some of his recognitions include being listed in Best Lawyers in America, election as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to not more than one percent of attorneys practicing in any given state, and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, which is limited to not more than 500 attorneys from the United States.

Chavez is also an elected member of the American Law Institute.

Judge Chavez will be featured in the upcoming Eastern Magazine.

ENMU Staff and Students Promote Peace Corps
Story and photos by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

"The Peace Corps can be an extension of America in a time when our country is not perceived very well; it is an opportunity for people to show the best side of this country." – Dr. Jerry Everhart

The Peace Corps is a non-profit organization created by the John F. Kennedy administration with the purpose to incentive college students to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries. With this motto, ENMU associate professor of elementary education Dr. Jerry Everhart joined the Peace Corps more than 20 years a go. Dr. Everhart and graduate student Nerissa Custer, a Peace Corps veteran, made several appearance around campus last week promoting the Peace Corps. While Dr. Everhart, a North Carolina native, was in college for his master’s degree, his office was in front of the Peace Corps recruiter for the university; therefore, the thought of joining was always in his mind. After finishing his master’s degree at East

Dr. Jerry Everhart

Carolina University, Dr. Everhart worked for four years in a federally funded job before joining the Peace Corps.

“It all fit together; it was meant be,” he said.

Dr. Everhart spent two years in the country of Malawi, Africa, teaching physics and chemistry in a high school; also, he was involved in an agricultural project with soybeans.

“I had a very positive experience while I was in the Peace Corps; it is important as Americans to know more about the world. We are kind of isolated,” he said.

Dr. Everhart says that taking the step is joining the Peace Corps is easy for some. First, it is two years away form home without a salary (just a stipend). Nonetheless, Dr. Everhart affirms, “It is a freeing experience to work without getting paid; it helps set your priorities.”

"I have never been so excited and terrified of something.” – Jason Dixon

Theater mayor Jason Dixon is one of the future Peace Corp members that will be heading to far away lands. The twenty-year-old thought about joining the Peace Corp since he was in high school; now that he is about to graduate, it seemed logical to finally sign up and head out into the world. “I got to thinking about what I wanted to do after college – about getting a job and getting caught in the race of being stuck with house payments. That type of life does not do it for me, at least not now,” said Mr. Dixon. The theater major will start his training in August, but does not know where he is going to call home for the next two years, nor has begun the difficult task of packing his belongings in two suitcases. “I don’t know any specific details about my trip; I just know I am going to take my guitar, a camera and journal,” said Mr. Dixon.

Ms. Custer, a graduate communications major, spent time in the Peace Corps doing HIV/AIDS awareness in Ghana. She said, "The Peace Corps motto is, 'The toughest job you'll ever love.' That turned out to be exactly true."

“Because I have to store tons of mosquitoes in the building, whenever anyone gets a mosquito bite, even if it wasn’t here, they blame me,” Harings said. Roselli is studying Daphnia (water fleas) and their reproductive habits when confronted with a predator. She is using the Daphnia as a model organism to see the habits of organisms when they are being preyed upon, and how it affects the prey population. Nicole Harings (courtesy photo)

Bookstore Now Under Direction of Barnes and Noble Story and photo by Erin Griffith Communication Services

On April 30, Eastern New Mexico University’s Bookstore opened its doors with new management. Barnes and Noble College Booksellers, under the direction of Cole Martin, now run the Bookstore. Mr. Martin comes to ENMU from Texas A&M Corpus Christie.Barnes and Noble operate bookstores at over 500 universities and colleges throughout the country. Eastern’s Bookstore is the fourth that Mr. Martin has worked for, and he believes that under its new management, students and the community will have even more to look forward to.

Patti Dobson, Instructor of Communication "I always wanted to be a writer, as far back as I can remember. I have to write as much as I have to breathe."

John Prater, Outreach Specialist, Disability Services/Testing "I am still trying to figure that out. However, as a kid you think about those things and for me it was to be in the military and fly planes, come west and be a cowboy, or a long haul truck driver. Well, Uncle Sam and the draft decided for me. I had a wonderful career in the military and did some flying but not as a pilot. The military was kind enough to bring me west to cowboy country and I love living here."

Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, Associate Professor of History "Lawyer – My favorite TV show was 'The Paper Chase.' I wanted to go to law school so that one of its stars, John Houseman, would be my instructor. I am not sure that I actually wanted to be a lawyer; I just wanted to go to law school."

Tracy Counts, Department Secretary in Communicative Arts and Sciences "When I grow up I want to be retired." (photos and answers compiled by Roma Vivas, Marc Schoder and Erin Griffith)

Watch Videos from Wednesday's Hispanic Affairs Banquet in Ballroom
	Watch video of Cielo band. [video]

Watch (PG 13 segment) video of comedian Adrian Villegas. [video] (photos and videos by Wendel Sloan)

KENW-TV Shoots Footage About World War II Yorkie Hero

'Yorkie Doodle Dandy' Author with Patrice – Bill Wynne, author of 'Yorkie Doodle Dandy' about the exploits of a Yorkshire Terrier during World War II, visited with Dr. Patrice Caldwell at Wednesday's Hispanic Affairs Banquet in the Ballroom. (photo by freelance photographer Wendel Sloan)

Author of ‘Yorkie Doodle Dandy’ Visits Campus
by Wendel Sloan
special to the Monday Memo from Saint Somewhere

Bill Wynne, the author of “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” about Smoky, a famous Yorkshire Terrier from World War II, was on campus last week to tape footage at KENW-TV about his experiences. Among other uses, the footage, shot by Don Criss and Jacob Workman, will promote the Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue organization. There have also been preliminary discussions about a future movie based on the book. Mr. Wynne discovered Smoky hiding in a foxhole in New Guinea during the war. The little dog soon became famous among the soldiers he cheered up in hospitals. In fact, he was the first “therapy dog” used in the war – championed by Charles Mayo who later founded the Mayo Clinic. Smoky also entertained soldiers at bases with a variety of tricks. Mr. Wynne flew photo scouting missions above enemy territory, with Smoky riding with him. Smoky also performed practical tasks for the

Patch, Bill Wynne and Smoky, the trio that played many Saturday matinees for years throughout Ohio. (photo by Charles Williams)

military. In one instance, the dog saved the Air Force several days of work and having to tear up an airfield to run a communication cable under the pavement. A line was attached to Smoky's collar, and the canine ran with it through a long culvert filled with sand, often with only three or four free inches at the top. After the war, Smoky gained great fame in the United States performing tricks in movies, television shows and at personal appearances. Smoky worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Lionel and Ethel Barrymore, Jimmy Stewart, Jane Wyman, Gig Young, with the stars of the“Blondie” movies, and with other animal stars. Mr. Wynne reports that Lassie was under contract for $1,000 per week when she

worked, and $500 when she didn't. Smoky once made 42 consecutive appearances on a children’s TV program without repeating the same trick. In addition to his campus appearances at ENMU, Mr. Wynne also visited Cannon Air Force Base. More about Smoky can be found at www.smokywardog.com ("Yorkie Doodle Dandy" is published by Top Dog Enterprises, LLC of Denver, Colo. Their web address is: www.topdogenterprises.com) (courtesy photos)

Born to Be Wild
Anthropology faculty Drs. Kathy and Stephen Durand are pictured just outside of Austin, Texas, on their way home from the annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in Austin. The roundtrip ride from Portales to Austin was 991 miles. They were accompanied by John and Michelle Greene on a third Harley (Michelle is an ENMU graduate student in anthropology). Kathy reports the ride was a spectacular journey through the Texas hill country and went off without a hitch. (photos by John and Michelle Greene)

Scenes from the President's Picnic (photos by Roma Vivas)

Luann knows it's not a picnic until Wild Bill shows up!

Richard Fawcett-Posthumously Richard Fawcett earned his M.S. degree from the University of Missouri. He was employed at Oak Ridge Atomic Laboratory before teaching at Central Missouri State College, University of Arizona, and Texas A&M where he later earned his Ph.D. in Statistics in 1969. Richard moved his family to Portales in 1970 when he was hired as associate professor in mathematics. He was promoted to professor in 1977. Richard retired in 1996 after 25 dedicated years. After retirement Richard and his wife, Penny, moved to Kerrville, Texas, and discovered their love of traveling. He is remembered by former students and colleagues for his sense of humor. Richard was able to touch people’s lives in a positive manner.

Julia Rosa Lopez-Emslie Julia Rosa Lopez-Emslie joined ENMU in 1982 as an assistant professor of Bilingual Education. Julia Rosa has dedicated her life to issues related to bilingual education, not only at ENMU but throughout the state and nation. She secured over $4 million in grants during her tenure at ENMU and has served as department chair, graduate dean, and dean of the College of E ducation and Technology. She also served as a member of the La Casa de Bueno Salud Family Health Center Board of Directors for many years. Julia Rosa was involved in various state organizations related to bilingual education as well as the Professional Standards Committee. Nationally, she served as a consultant-evaluator for the Higher Learning Commission. Since retiring in 2004, Julia Rosa is a consultant with the Santa Fe Public Schools, a mentor for first-year teachers at three schools and is doing transplants for Region 18 in Texas for the Special Education Dept. She is currently the president of the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education and volunteers for Somos un Pueblo Unido, an immigrant rights group for the state of New Mexico. Julia Rosa also finds time to be an ambassador at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.

Henry Hahn - Posthumously Henry Hahn retired as professor of psychology in 1984 after 33 years of teaching at ENMU. He earned his bachelor’s in mathematics and his M.A. in government from ENMU with additional graduate study in psychology at Texas Tech. Besides teaching, some of Henry’s life accomplishments include: serving as a member of the state Democratic Central Committee were he campaigned for a number of state candidates including Gov. John Burroughs, and was campaign chairman for Harold Runnels. He served for three terms as the county Democratic chairman. Henry also served as president and vice president of ENMU faculty senate and was a clinical consultant for counseling and psychological services for Portales and other area schools, free of charge. He was an expert witness for various attorneys. After retirement, he was the curator for the Roosevelt County Museum and was active in the Historical Society and Lions Club.

Nancy Warr Earning her B.A. in zoology from Douglass College of Rutgers in 1955 and her M.A. in English from New York University in 1961, Nancy Warr left Rutgers Preparatory School to earn her Ph.D. in Renaissance Literature at the University of New Mexico in 1969. Joining ENMU’s English Department in 1969, she was directly involved in the design and promotion of ENMU’s first Honors program. Her contributions to students, particularly through Milton, Spenser, and the Renaissance, earned her the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1988. Nancy Warr retired in 1994 after twenty-five years at ENMU. Since retirement she has enjoyed carving wood, exploring New Zealand, wandering and living for weeks at a time in the Swiss Alps and playing French horn in the Eldorado community band in Santa Fe.

Louis Burkel -Posthumously In 1965, Louis Burkel was hired as assistant professor of music and was promoted to associate professor in 1970. In 1975 he was named director of the School of Music. Lou earned a music degree from Central College in Fayette, Missouri, and his bachelor’s in education and his master’s from Northeast Missouri State University. He served as president of the ENMU Faculty Senate from 1971-1972. Lou was a member of the National Education Assoc., New Mexico Music Educators Assoc., Music Educators National Conference, Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Kappa Psi, and Phi Mu Alpha where he served as Governor for Province 23. His hobbies included wood working, fishing and golf. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and Kiwanis International as well as volunteering with Meals on Wheels after retiring. Lou served 15 years at ENMU before retiring in 1980.

Robert Taylor Robert G. Taylor joined Eastern's faculty on September 1, 1969, to teach microbiology. He was promoted to associate rank in 1974 and granted full professorship in 1987. Bob was recognized for his research in several areas, including funded grants studying the Ogallala Aquifer, peanut production in Roosevelt County, and pesticide and ground water contamination. At Eastern, he has served as Director of the School of Natural Sciences, Vice President and Chair of Faculty Senate, and chair of University Council. Bob directed and coordinated the first Science Fair held on ENMU's campus in 1988. He is fondly remembered as a committed teacher. Bob set up an endowed scholarship for biology students, a generous legacy to his commitment to students. He retired in 1997 after 28 valuable years of service.

ENMU Collaboration with Bosque Redondo Initiatives – Dr. Dan Acheson-Brown, Dr. Elizabeth Galligan and Grants Coordinator Jo Laney of ENMU attended an April 19 symposium in Santa Fe concerning the goals of an admission to the International Coalition of Historic Sites of Conscience, offered by the Director of the Tenement Museum in New York City organization, Liz Scevenko. ENMU is a collaborative partner in support of educational initiatives about the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Ft. Sumner State Monument.

Dr. Kathy Durand chaired and submitted a paper at a symposium on "Health, Diet, and Genetic Affinity in a Chaco Era Community" on April 28 at the Society for American Archaeology's Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. ENMU graduate students Elizabeth Adams, Cathey Cline, Beau DeBoer, Erin Enright, Jesse Fuhrman, and Michelle Greene also presented papers at this symposium.

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines

Everyone Welcome at Late Night Breakfast – Come one and all to the Spring '07 Late Night Breakfast at 10 p.m. on Monday, May 7 in the campus dining hall. Let's kick off finals week with flare. Come watch as ENMU faculty and staff flip pancakes and fry up eggs, bacon and sausage for the enjoyment of students and staff. For more information, call 562.2631.

Check for $3,410 Hot Off the Presses

From New Mexico Student Loans – Woody Farber (center), president of New Mexico Student Loans, presented a check this morning (Monday) for $3,410 to Eastern New Mexico University president Dr. Steven Gamble and Dr. Jay Gurley, president of the Board of Regents, for Eastern's General Scholarship Fund. (photo by freelance photographer Wendel Sloan)

New Time for May 11 Commencement Reception for New Graduates – The commencement reception for 2007 fall graduates will be from 2:30-4 p.m. on Friday, May 11, in the Campus Union Building Ballroom. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

Academic Honors Convocation – The Spring 2007 Academic Honors Convocation will be at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, in the University Theatre Center for students receiving graduation honors.

African-American Affairs Graduation Reception Set for May 11 – African-American Affairs would like to invite the ENMU community to honor African-American graduates and their families at a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11 in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Please RSVP by calling 562.2437 or e-mailing enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

Faculty Research Forum Set for May 7 – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites you to attend their Faculty Research Forum’s final installment, Monday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. in JWLA 111. Gillian Andersen will present "Visual Theory and Framing Analysis: a Rhetorical Analysis of the Application of Visuals on Web Sites for Eight Web-based Colleges and Universities." All are welcome.

KENW-TV Airing Program Produced by ENMU Students on May 8 – The TV series class, taught by communication instructor John Kirby, produced a 30 minute program titled "Finding Eastern" which will air on May 8, at 9:30 p.m. Acccording to Mr. Kirby, the program focuses on unsual aspects of the ENMU campus. The program will be hosted by News 3 lead anchor Benito Baeza.

Lifelong Wellness Summer Enrollment – [click here]

ENMU B.F.A Senior Art Show – The Runnels Gallery in the Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host a B.F.A. Senior Art Show from May 7-11. The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m. A reception will be held on May 11 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Presbyterian Campus House Hosts Finals Retreat – On Monday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 8, the Presbyterian Campus House at 1118 W. University will be open for snacks, a space to study in groups or alone, and a place to "retreat to." They will be open from around 1-9 p.m. On Monday evening, Janice Bisset, a certified yoga instructor, will be available to lead relaxation techniques.

AG 493 Advanced Horticulture Class Selling Vegetable Bedding Plants
	AG 493 Advanced Horticulture will sell vegetable bedding plant from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, in front of the Agriculture Building. The cost is $2 per four-pack. Products include: green chilies, jalapenos, bell peppers (green, yellow, red, purple), tomatoes (beef steak and cherry), squash (yellow and zuchini), okra, watermelons and pumpkins. For more information, call 562.2521.

2007 Spring Career Fair Set for May 10 – The 2007 Spring Career Fair will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 in the Campus Union Ballroom. There will be interview opportunities with over 40 companies and school districts. Teachers can sign up for interviews by stopping by Room 214 in the Student Academic Services Building. Community members are welcome and should bring resumes. For more information, call Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211.

Regents to Meet May 11 – [Agenda]

Inventory Will Mail Inventory Sheets this Week – The attached instructions need to be followed. The completed inventory sheets are due back to the Inventory Department, Station 50, by June 15. Please contact David Moon at 562-2606 if you have any questions.

Junior and Senior Education Majors May Apply for $500 Scholarships – Junior and senior education majors may apply for a $500 scholarship offered by the City Different Retired Educators of Santa Fe. Preferences will be given to Santa Fe County or Pecos area residents and teacher assistants with classroom experience.

Further information and applications are in Dean Jerry Harmon's office, Room 156 in the Education Building. Deadline: May 15, 2007.

Best Persuasive Speaker Contest Spring 2007 – The spring 2007 Best Persuasive Speaker Contest was held on Thursday, May 3, hosted by the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences and coordinated by Professor Anthony Schroeder. First place was won by Claire Thomsen, second by SooJee Clauss and tied for third place Manie Gallardo and Ben Shoemaker. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three places, with $150 for first, $100 for second, and $75 for third. Students were nominated and selected from the four sections of public speaking taught by Michelle Lievense, Paul Leader, and Tamara Palmer.

College of Business Research Competition for Students – All registered gradute and undergraduate ENMU students are invited to enter any original research related to business. The winning student will win a expense paid trip to the 2008 MBAA International Conference in April 2-4, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago to present their paper. [details]

2007 ENMU Top Scholars Reception

The students above were in the top 10 percent of ENMU students participating in the General Assesment testing for spring 2007. Front row from right to left: Nonja Hayden, Rebekka Gardiner, Alison Sanderson, Shyla Elkins, Charles Britton and Boone Pollard; back row right to left: Dr. Steven Gamble, Dakota Helphenstine, Clifton Mulkey, Evan Orsak, Brian Elder and Martinus Van Nieuwkoop. For the complete list [click here]. (photo by Erin Griffith) Incentive Drawing Winners – The students who won the incentive drawings should come by COB 159 to claim their prizes. [click here for list].

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

Purchase Orders: May 14. Requisition for purchase orders need to be in the Business Office by May 14 for the purchase to be processed in the 2006-07 budget year. Merchandise must be received by June 30, 2007 for the expenses to be charged to the 2006-07 budget. Purchase orders received after May 14th will be processed for the 2007-08 year.

Purchasing Card: June 15. Purchasing Card transaction cut off date is June 15.

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.

ENMU Honors Retirees

At a recent ceremony, Eastern honored 12 employees who retired or will retire during this fiscal year. Pictured are (L-R): Oscar Robinson, Elizabeth Galligan, Rosella Etchepareborde, Walter McBride, Judi Morris, Linda Gies, Doncella Caywood and Judy Shearer. Not pictured are John Anderson, Nico Cameron, David Griffin and Carola Poynor. (photo by Roma Vivas)

Silver Dollars Will No Longer be Available May 16– If you have silver dollars on your current ID card, please contact the Business Office at 562-2611 or go to the Administration Building, Room 118 to make arrangements by May 16th to have your silver dollars refunded to you.

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

Jack Williamson Lectureship
The Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship was held in the Ballroom and the Golden Library, Friday, April 27. Several well known science fiction authors and publishers spoke to a nice gathering of fans and friends. (photos by freelance photographer Wendel Sloan) Read Jack Williamson article from Portales New-Tribune [read article]

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.

Test Drive New ENMU Web Site – Campus users can explore Eastern’s new Web site (will only open for ENMU employees and students on campus) during a month-long beta test before its public launch May 15.

The redesign will bring a fresh look, improved navigation and new features to the site, which was last overhauled more than five years ago.

“Because the Web site is Eastern’s front door for future students and a University resource that faculty, staff and students use every day, we are testing it with a variety of audiences to make sure it meets their needs,” said D’Lyn Ford, publications director.

“We appreciate the updates and ideas from faculty and staff who have been reviewing their sections of the site over the last several months.”

The current site will remain online until after the semester ends. [full story]

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

Comprehensive Education Workshop and Exams Set for June 9 and 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.

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

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Art Student Organization Wins Award

Eastern New Mexico American Institute of Graphic Arts student group won most outstanding organization of the year. ( L-R) Karen Rand, Jennifer Ostenberg, Jeff Cox, Todd Scalise (faculty advisor), Brandon House and Sam Smith. (photo by Malia Rummel)

Sartorial Professorial Golfers

Willing It In In Spring Attire – Communication professors John Kirby and Kevin Mitchell "communicate" to their balls to go into the hole. (photo by freelance photographer Wendel Sloan)

Virginia Tech Sympathy Card

ENMU students signed this gigantic sympathy card and sent it to Virginia Tech with their condolences for the tragic event. (photo by Dave Ortega)

Scenes from Student Media Festival (photos by freelance photographer Wendel Sloan)
Houndbytes.com hosted the Student Media Festival on Friday
	"Got any Frank Sinatra?"
Bad hair days ruled

Scenes from Native American Banquet (photos by Daniela Garcia)

Native students with Navajo Code Talker Frank Chee Willetto

Dear Editor,

I'm very proud of Eastern's anthropology department. I sent a letter to The Chase online. Hopefully, it made it. Here it is in case: As a graduate of Eastern's stellar anthropology graduate program, I had to write this letter to express the great pride I had this past week when my city, Austin, hosted the Society for American Archaeology 72nd Annual Meeting.

At this important gathering of National and International archaeologists, Eastern alumni, faculty and students were prominent in poster sessions and symposiums.

Special kudos to Dr. Kathy Roler Durand, who organized and chaired a session that included papers on research conducted by her dedicated students: Jesse Fuhrman, Cathey Cline, Elizabeth Adams, Michelle Greene, and Erin Enright.

Additionally, Eastern New Mexico alumni now working for government agencies, private companies, or universities presented papers or posters on their innovative research and approaches to studying or managing archaeological remains. I counted at least six alumni presenters; there were probably more than that!

The success of Eastern graduates in both the undergraduate and graduate programs is evident by the high respect given to the professors here in Portales and the hands-on intensive training students receive. When someone says they have an Eastern anthropology degree, people know they are ready to handle fieldwork, technical lab work and synthesize that information into a well written report.

I'm proud to be part of the program and there is absolutely no way I could have made it to where I am today without the anthropology staff's support and training. I've been in the Arctic, the Canary Islands and now manage the cultural resources of Texas National Guard at installations across the state.

Thank you Eastern,

Kristen Wenzel
MA 98 Anthropology
CR Program Manager, TX National Guard, Austin, TX

In the News

Eastern New Mexico University officials are assessing the scope of a computer malfunction last week and whether lost academic data for thousands of students taking online courses can be retrieved.
[the rest of the story]

Quote of the Week

"Everyone constructs his own bed of nails." – D. Sutten

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach offerings, call 562.2165.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

May is Electric Safety Month

If you have to use extension cords keep all cords out of traffic areas. Check the cords to make sure they are in good condition—not frayed or cracked. Never nail or staple cords to the wall or other objects. Do not place cords under carpets or rugs. Make sure cords are not overloaded. Only use extension cords temporarily; they are not intended as permanent wiring. Outlets: Check for outlets that have loose-fitting plugs, which can overheat and lead to fire. Make sure there are safety covers on all unused outlets that are accessible to children.

Plugs: Make sure your plugs fit your outlets - NEVER FORCE A PLUG INTO AN OUTLET IF IT DOESN'T FIT. Never remove the ground pin (the third prong) to make a three-prong fit a two-conductor outlet. Do not overload outlets with too many appliances.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: GFCIs can help prevent electrocution. They should be used in any area where water and electricity may come into contact. When a GFCI senses current leakage in an electrical circuit, it assumes a ground fault has occurred. The power is quickly interrupted to help prevent serious injury from electrical shock. Water and Electricity Don't Mix. Call Physical Plant if needed. Don't leave plugged-in appliances where they might fall in contact with water. If a plugged-in appliance falls into water, NEVER reach in to pull it out—even if it's turned off. First turn off the power source at the panel board and then unplug the appliance. If you have an appliance that has gotten wet, don't use it until it has been checked by a qualified repair person.
Appliances: If an appliance repeatedly blows a fuse, trips a circuit breaker or if it has given you a shock, unplug it and have it repaired or replaced.

Entertainment/Computer Equipment: Check to see that the equipment is in good condition and working properly. Look for cracks or damage in wiring, plugs and connectors. Use a surge protector bearing the seal of a nationally recognized certification agency.

Halogen floor lamps operate at much higher temperatures than a standard incandescent light bulb. Never place a halogen floor lamp where it could come in contact with draperies, clothing or other combustible materials. Consider using cooler fluorescent floor lamps. The Safety Office does not recommend the use of halogen lamps. They are a fire hazard and use a lot of electricity.

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

ENMU Safe Ride will conclude its operations for the spring semester May 13, the day after graduation. Just a reminder, please remember to be safe during the last few weeks of school and over the summer. Safe Ride will resume operation for the fall semester, but will be unavailable during the summer. If you are interested in working for Safe Ride the ASENMU office will be taking applications for the fall semester. Interviews for these positions will begin next week. For more information, contact 562.2473 or stephen.frost@enmu.edu.

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.

Summer Internships available with the Kene Terry Band – The Portales based Kene Terry Band is looking for interns with graphic desing experience and creating/editing videos. Juniors and senior are prefered but anyone is welcome to apply. The interships will be payed and negotiated when interns are found. For more information, contact the band by e-mail to info@keneterryband.com or at www.myspace.com/keneterry.

Thesis Defense

statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.

name: Brian A. Renvall

title_of_thesis: Worlds Apart: Native Reinterpretations of Traditional Anthropology Museums in New Mexico

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Monday

date: 05/07/07

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

Oral Exam

Tim King will have his Comprehensive Oral Exam at 4 p.m. on May 8 in Room 7 of the Grey Hound Arena as a requirement to receive a Master in Physical Education.

Thesis Defense

name: Ben Ward

title_of_thesis: Influence of specific muscle group strength on sprint speed

building: Greyhound Arena

room: 7

day: Wednesday

date: 05/09/2007

time: 8:00

am_pm: AM

Thesis Defense

name: Nate Myers

title_of_thesis: A Typological Assessment of the Mesa Portales Ceramics

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Wednesday

date: 05/09/2007

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense

name: Stacy Galassini

title_of_thesis: Culturally Modified Trees in the Zuni Mountains, New Mexico: A Pilot Study

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Friday

date: 05/11/2007

time: 9:00

am_pm: AM

Thesis Defense

statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.

name: Tracy Riley

title_of_thesis: "Exploring Poetics of Space in Morrison, Hawthorne, Silko, and Olsen"

building: JWLA

room: 127

day: Friday

date: 07/20/2007

time: 3:30

am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense

statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.

name: Heather Evans

title_of_thesis: "Feminism and Jane Austin"

building: JWLA

room: 127

day: Friday

date: 07/20/2007

time: 1:30

am_pm: PM

Students may apply for Daniels Opportunity Scholarship – [details]

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 – Comunicative Arts and Sciences is accepting aplications for the position of Editor in Chief for The Chase, Silver Pack and Hounbytes. Basic qualifications:students must have completed at least 30 credit hours, 2.5 cumulative GPA, enrolled for the academic year and have understanding of journalism practices and standars. These are padi positis not work study. Send interest letters and resume to Tracy Coutns, Departemnt of Communicative Arts and Sciences, Station 27.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

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

Off-Campus News

Child Available for Adoption
Renee V. Fitts Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter NM Children, Youth and Families Department #4 Grand Avenue Plaza Roswell, NM 88201 505.624.6071 renee.fitts@state.nm.us	My Name is Krista M. • 14 years old • Anglo • Energetic & outgoing • Enjoys singing and dancing Krista is described as an intelligent, outgoing and energetic child. She has varied interests that include singing, dancing, and playing the piano. Krista continues to work on self-esteem issues and is learning to express her feelings through her poetry. Although Krista has some difficulty relating to others, she likes socializing with others. Krista’s favorite food includes pizza and hamburgers. She would greatly benefit from a structured, patient two-parent family with no children in the home. Krista’s prospective adoptive family will need to participate in an extensive transitional treatment plan prior to placement. SS
	AN ACT OF LOVE Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

Wine Tasting on May 11 – Taste and purchase a variety of New Mexico wines served by Tularosa Vineyard on Friday, May 11, from 7-11 p.m. at the Do Drop In courtyard at 211 S. Ave. A in Portales. TIckets are $25 per person and are available at Portales Main Street, Woody's Jewelry and Doerr & Knudson PA in Clovis. All proceeds benefit the Portales Main Street Program. For more information, call Donita Privett at 226.7676.

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [read]

NEED A SUMMER JOB?
J O B O P E N I N G S
The CITY OF PORTALES is now accepting job applications for the following SEASONAL SUMMER POSITIONS:
SOFTBALL SPORTS REFEREE
SOFTBALL SCOREKEEPER/TIMEKEEPER
BALLFIELD MAINTENANCE
LABORER F/T TEMP SEASONAL FOR STREET DEPT
ARTS & CRAFTS INSTRUCTOR
TENNIS YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR
TENNIS INSTRUCTOR
GROUNDSKEEPER, PARKS DEPT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING INTERN, FT TEMPORARY

City is an EOE. Application/Job Descriptions available at City Hall, 100 West First Street, Portales, NM 88130 or at www.portalesnm.org or call 505.356.6662 ext. 22.

Paint Crew Needed for the Summer – The office of Housing and Residence Life would like to remind students that there are still positions available for the Summer 2007 Housing Paint Crew.  Students interested in a position can come by the Housing office and apply.
 
At 6:30 p.m. on Monday May 19, Portales artist LaWanda Calton will give an oil painting demonstration at the May meeting of La Escalera Art Guild at the RCEC Building at 121 North Main. Everyone is welcome.

Senior Meal site "Spring Fling" Dance – On Friday, June 1 the Community Services Center’s Senior Meal Site will be hosting a “Spring Fling” dance from 6-9 p.m. at the Community Services Center’s Senior Meal Site, located at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Jamboree Band will be performing, featuring Linda Brown, Wayne Buchanan, Fred Chandler, Bill Rice & friends. Tickets are $4 per person if purchased in advance and $5 if purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Senior Meal Site. For more information, contact the Community Services Center at 356-8576 ext. 15.

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 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 AboutENMU 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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