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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ENMU Receives NCATE Accreditation – ENMU's College of Education and Technology has received re-accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education without any conditions attached. According to the notification letter, "This accreditation decision indicates that the unit and its program meet rigorous standards set forth by ther professional education community."

The next NCATE visit is scheduled for 2010.

Professional Senate Presents 'Top Dog Award' – Poppy Renvall-Johnson has received the Professional Senate's first "Top Dog Award." Incidentally, she received the award on Monday, Nov. 26, her last day at ENMU.

Professional Senator Gene Bundy nominated her for “above and beyond service which is a culmination of many things: the students love her, she was a key promoter to obtain the upcoming Smithsonian Exhibit at Eastern, she worked the Thanksgiving weekend so that other employees could be off," etc.

Video Alert

Watch video of Poppy receiving 'Top Dog Award' – [video]

'And the Winner Is..." Set for December 1-2

A group of faculty members at Eastern New Mexico University will perform Mitch Albom's “And the Winner Is…” on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m.  Directed by Bob Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs, all performances will be staged in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building. 

 “And the Winner Is…” tells the comic story of Tyler Jones, a self-obsessed movie star who is finally nominated for an Oscar, then dies the night before the awards. Outraged at his bad luck and determined to know if he wins (even though he is dead), he bargains with a heavenly gatekeeper to return to earth for the big night. Along the way, he drags his agent, his acting rival, his bombshell girlfriend, and his ex-wife into the journey.

The play has a very wholesome ending, but gets there through some adult/PG-13 themes.   

Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students.  The proceeds will benefit ENMU scholarships and the Main Street Project’s endeavor to restore the historic Yam Theatre in downtown Portales. 

For ticket information, call 575.562.2373. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

This Faculty Showcase production stars Mary Ayala, Patrice Caldwell, Don Criss, Don Elder, Antony Oldknow and Tomas Tamayo.  The production team is comprised Jo Laney, assistant director; Mickey Morgan, technical director, and Duane Ryan, production consultant.  Other production crew members include Suzanne Balch-Lindsay, Judith Haislett, Peggy Hardman, Vicky Medley and Veena Parboteeah.

For more information, call Bob Vartabedian at 575.562.2312.

Next Monday Memo to be Produced by Students – The next Monday Memo will be produced by Communication Services students Roma Vivas, Marc Schoder and Erin Griffith. Items sent to Wendel Sloan's personal inbox will not make it in. Thank you.

Christmas Caroling set for December 8 and 21– Faculty, students, children, and other members of the community are welcome to carol at Heartland Nursing Home on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m., for this year’s Eastern New Mexico Carolers. Song sheets will be provided, but people are encouraged to bring their favorites too.

For more information, contact Gillian at 562.2335 or 356.9012.

Strategic Planning 2008-2013 – Planning continues to prepare ENMU’s new five-year strategic plan.  Suggestions have been received from several constituency senates and committees.  To review the progress on the strategic planning process, visit the strategic planning website at http://www.enmu.edu/services/planning/strategic-plans.shtml

If you have suggestions or feedback, please contact Dr. Patrice Caldwell (Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu) at 562.2315, or Dr. Chris Beaty (Chris.Beaty@enmu.edu) at 562.2471.  

Candidate Interviews for the Dean of the College of Business – Two candidates for the position of dean for the College of Business are being scheduled for campus interviews. Dr. Gene Smith will be interviewed on Friday, Nov. 30 and Dr. Mike Ryan on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Itineraries are being compiled and further information will be forthcoming next week.

Accounting Club Meeting Set for Dec. 5 – The final meeting for the 2007 Fall Semester will be on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. in the COB room 120.  The guest speaker will be Mr. Deepak Shah who is the Chief Financial Officer of the South West Cheese Factory.  Refreshments will be served. To see the Minutes from the Nov. 7 meeting [click here].

Commencement Reception Scheduled for Decemberr 14 – The commencement reception for ENMU graduates of Fall 2007 will be Friday, Dec. 14, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building.  Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to attend.  The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

Help Needed for Smithsonian Exhibit – A Smithsonian Exhibit "Key Ingredients: America by Food" will occur in the Golden Librrary and Pecos Room Feb. 23 through April 4. To supplement and enrich this event, a wide variety of local programs, activities, lectures, displays are being planned; however, help is needed.

Organizers are hoping faculty and staff will be able to help in a variety of ways. To see how you can help [click here].

For more information, contact Dr. Merlene Olmsted at 562.2075

Remaining Candidates Interviews for the Dean of Graduate School – Dr. Linda Weems will interview for the position on Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Dr. Marvin Lutnesky will interview on Thursday, Nov. 29. Dr. Jerry Spotswood was interviewed on Monday, Nov. 26. Dr.

Open forums for faculty will be at at 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday in the Regents Room.

Open forums for students will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday in the Regents Room of the Administration Building, 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sandia Room of the CUB, and 2:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Regents Room.

For more information, contact Dr. Renee Neely at 562.2314.

New Inclement Weather Policy – When ENMU is to be closed due to inclement weather, the announcement of a closing time will be made by 2 p.m. Previously, the announcement was made by 3 p.m.

The complete inclement weather policy can be viewed at http://www.enmu.edu/events/weather

Hanging of the Greens Set for December 4 – ASAB will host the annual Hanging of the Greens, Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the Campus Union Lobby. The event, which includes refreshments, crafts, and pictures with Santa, is designed to provide gifts for children of the Christian Children's Home. Sign up to sponsor a child by coming to the Housing Office in CUB 108.
                                                 
All gifts must be wrapped and turned into the ASAB office (CUB 104) no later than Friday, Nov. 30. Suggested amount is $25.

For additional questions please email Student.Activities@enmu.edu or 562-2631

ENMU Hosting 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 Dec. 3-14.  This year’s show will feature the art work of graphic design senior Michael Cossing from Albuquerque. 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 noon to midnight.  A reception will be held on Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Susan Pippin at 575-562-2778.

Time to Evaluate Administrators – The Administrators Evaluation Committee would like to alert faculty and staff that the time to evaluate administrators has arrived.  All employees should receive their evaluation packets on Monday or Tuesday.  The packets include all of the evaluation forms and instructions.  Please fill out the forms and return them in the envelope included with the packet by Friday, Nov. 30.  All evaluations will remain confidential.

Two Graduate Assistantships Open in Communication Services – Communication Services is accepting applications for two graduate assistantships for the spring: 1. Publications Assistant and 2. Media Relations Assistant. Applications can be filled out in the Graduate School office, and then brought by Admin. 218. For more information on the Publications Assistant, e-mail dlyn.ford@enmu.edu. For more information on the Media Relations Assistant, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu. Interviews will take place after Thanksgiving.

Blog Site for Online Teachers at ENMU – Gillian Andersen has established a blog for people who are interested in online teaching at ENMU (open to teachers at ENMU-Portales, ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso). This is a great way to exchange ideas about online teaching. Simply click on this link http://onlineatenmu.blogspot.com/ and follow these directions:

1. Click “welcome online teachers” (right side of the page)
2. Scroll down and click  on “post a comment”
3. Set up your user name and password (absolutely free)
4. Sign in and post your comment

For more information, call Ms. Andersen at 562.2335.

Bookstore Furnishings Available Free to Departments – Due to the remodeling of the Barnes and Noble University Bookstore, there are a number of bookshelves, bookcases, and related display gondolas that are available for Departmental Use Only.  If your department is interested in these items, it will be up to your area to arrange the moving of the shelves.  Physical Plant will not be available to pickup and deliver any of these items.  Most of the shelving is sitting outside the Bookstore, near the Post Office.

Note:  This will be a first come-first serve opportunity.

If you have any questions, please contact David Moon at 562.2606.

Business Affairs Offering Training – Business Affairs will offer the following training in the College of Business, Room 103:

Purchasing and Accounts Payable
Dec. 4, 2-3:30 p.m.

The training will consist of Purchasing reviewing the proper way to place Purchase Orders, Pro-Tech Agreements, Mini-Purchase Orders, etc.  Accounts Payable training will consist of when and how to use the Request for Payment form, when to use a requisition to issue a check and other general information.

Support Senate Announces Door Decorating Contest – Get into the Holiday Spirit by entering ENMU's door decorating contest by Dec. 3. Your door or window must be decorated and ready for judging by Dec. 4. Entry fee is $2 per door/window. Winner gets the pot! [entry form]

Entrants need to complete an entry form and return the form and fee to Station #15 by Dec. 3. Remote sites are encouraged to join in the fun and can participate by sending in a Polaroid of their door to Station #15 no later than Dec. 4.

For more information, e-mail bonnie.sink@enmu.edu.

Deadline for Payroll During the Holidays – [details]

Fringe Benefit Information – The New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority is offering the following switch and open enrollment opportunities.  Premium changes for these adjustments will be made on the December payroll deductions for coverage changes effective Jan. 1, 2008. [details]

Hardhat Hound's November Campus Construction Schedule – Hardhat Hound spokesperson Steve Collins has provided the November campus construction schedule at the following link: [construction schedule]

Active Duty Military and Dependents Get into Athletic Events Free – All active duty military and their dependents accompanying them get into all ENMU athletic events for free by showing their military ID. For more information, call the Athletic Office at 562.2153.

Volunteers Needed for KENW Winterfest 2007 – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Winterfest 2007 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time to answer the telephone for a few hours during Dec. 1-9.  If you are interested in helping, call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated. 

Playa Lake Exhibit Open – The traveling exhibit, "Playas: Gems of the Plains," remains at ENMU's Miles Anthropological Museum through Dec. 9.  An interactive, educational exhibit, "Playas" is sponsored by ENMU, the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, the Nature Conservancy and the Roosevelt Soil and Water Conservation District.  Visitors will learn about the important role playas have as the only known recharging sites for the Ogallala Aquifer. 

Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, and until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.  Admission is free. 

For more information, contact the ENMU Department of Anthropology at 562.2206.

Advising Has Begun for Spring Semester – [details]

Spring 2008 Schedules Online – Spring 2008 schedules are now available online. To access, go to "Current Students" on the ENMU homepage and then click "Current Schedules."

Fall Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Open Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is through Nov. 30. If you are already enrolled, you do not need to re-enroll or contribute more hours. The policy and enrollment forms are available at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php. A brochure is available upon request. For more information, call Human Resources at ext. 2115.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Manuel Varela, associate professor of biology, has had his appointment renewed as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, in Albuquerque, NM.  The Adjunct Faculty reappointment is effective through December 31, 2009.  Dr. Varela will also remain a faculty member at Eastern in addition to the Adjunct Faculty post at UNM. 

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his work “Peace Resounds” performed at the 2007 Ithaca College Choral Composition Festival in Ithaca, New York on November 10.  The festival was sponsored by Ithaca College and Theodore Presser Publishing Company.  Dal Porto’s work was performed by the Westborough High School Concert Choir (from Westborough, Massachusetts) directed by Joseph Stillitano.  The composer had the opportunity to work with the choir earlier in the day prior to the performance that evening.

According to the festival director, Lawrence Doebler, “Peace Resounds” was one of 6 works chosen for performance out of approximately 200 entries.  “Peace Resounds” will also be performed again by the Westborough Choir on their Winter Concert on December 21.

Dr. Tamara Raatz, associate professor of clarinet, has received an invitation to present a lecture and recital for International Conference on the Music of Olivier Messiaen to be held on March 29 though April 1, 2008 at the University of South Queensland in Australia.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his work “Galactica” performed by the Queens College Wind Ensemble under the direction of Justin Comito at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, City University of New York, in Flushing, NY (with the composer present) on November 15.  The performance was part of the Society of Composers and Long Island Composers Alliance New Music Festival held November 15-17 at Queens College.

Dr. Roberto Mancusi, assistant professor of voice, will be presenting a benefit, holiday concert for a special family in need here in Portales. The concert is free and open to the public, but a free-will offering will be taken. Join us and start the holiday season with some great music and help support a great cause.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, performed his solo piano work “Dreams and Fantasies” at the College Music Society National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 17

Meetings

Hardhat Committee
10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
University Computer Center Conference Room

Advertising Committee (under the direction of Roma Vivas)
9 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
Admin. 108

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"I apologize profusely for reacting so ungraciously to your unfounded criticism." – wjs

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[listing of 2007 fall classes]

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month for November

Portable Heater Safety

Be Sure Your Heater:
* Is UL listed
* Will automatically shut off if tipped over
* Is enclosed in a fire retardant housing
 

Student News

Thesis Defense

name: Nerissa Custer

title_of_thesis: Analyses of Alumni Magazines in Colleges and Universities

building: Communicative Arts and Sciences

room: 113

day: Tuesday

date: 11/27/2007

time: 1:00

am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense

name: Tori Myers

title_of_thesis: The Story Old Pots Can Tell: Using Decorative Aspects of Whole Vessels to Evaluate Centralization in the Casas Grandes Region

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Monday

date: 12/11/2007

time: 8:15

am_pm: AM

Graduate Project Defense

name: Sandra Donaldson will be presenting her Graduate Project:

title_of_proyect: Implementation of a Multicultural Instructional Kit to Help Promote Cultural Awareness and Appreciation in the Elementary Classroom

building: ED

room: 120

day: Friday

date: 11/30/2007

time: 3

am_pm: p.m.

The Silverpack committee is looking for a new design for the cover of this year's yearbook. The winner will be awarded $150 and the runner-up will be awarded $100.

This design contest is open to all students and will end Dec. 1. The contest winners will be announced prior to the Thanksgiving break.

All designs must be submitted to silverpack@enmu.edu using Adobe Indesign with a jpg format. If you have any questions please email the Silverpack. Thanks and good luck.

Any organization wanting their picture in this year’s Silverpack yearbook should send an email to silverpack@enmu.edu.

Dates and times for Silverpack individual student photos will be announced soon. These photos will be taken in the Campus Union Building. For more information, send an e-mail to silverpack@enmu.edu.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

Read the November/December Eastern Clips from ENMU-Roswell – [read]

Read the November issue of The Grapevine from ENMU-Roswell – [read]

Off-Campus News

The Community Services Center’s Senior Meal Site is accepting applications for the position of part-time Kitchen/Delivery Person. An application may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales.  The Community Services Center is an EOE.  The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m.

CSC Food Pantry: Donations Needed

The Community Services Center is looking for individuals and organizations to help collect canned food for the Food Pantry. With the holidays quickly approaching, there will be many less fortunate families in the community that will be in need of assistance. We depend upon community support to help us keep the Food Pantry furnished, especially during the winter months and holiday season! The CSC Food Pantry provides these families with two bags of canned foods up to twice a year to help supplement where their may be shortfalls. If you, or your organization is willing to sponsor a canned food drive, or donate to the CSC Food Pantry, please contact the Community Services Center at 356.8576. We appreciate your support.

Portales Band Booster Club Raising Money for Trip to Disneyland– The Band Booster Club is having a raffle to raise money to help send our high school band to Disneyland, where they have been invited to perform. We want to make sure that all of our kids get the opportunity to go –regardless of their financial circumstances.  Golden Farms has generously made a donation that will allow us to raffle off two sides of beef, complete with processing.  Each $5 ticket will give you two chances to win and all proceeds will go to support our local kids as they represent Portales at a national venue.  The drawing will take place at the band’s Dec. 9 Christmas Concert. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for this raffle, please contact: Amanda Burnett at 760.4317. 

Recurring Information Resources

Updated 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.

Lifelong Wellness Activity Calendar Here – [calendar]

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU. For for information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

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

Holidays for 2007-2008 as Approved by Board of Regents– [read]

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

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.

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.

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