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Dr. Judith Haislett, the new vice president for Student Affairs, came from Black Hills State University. After 13 years in the black hills of South Dakota, she was ready for a change of scenery. “I began work here on the 15th of August, but it isn’t really work. I had looked in the Chronicle of Higher Education and a few other professional job listings and saw the ad for Eastern. I went to the Web site and thought, ‘Gosh that looks wonderful.’ I really liked the international and Hispanic flavor of the area, so I applied here and was lucky enough to be invited,” Dr. Haislett said. Originally from Wilmington, Del., and growing up in South Carolina, New Mexico has been a different experience.

“I had never been to the Southwest; it’s beautiful. I love the birds and the openness. I had never lived anywhere flat before; even in South Carolina, I lived in the western part.”

While she heads up many different departments, such as residence life, student activities, the career center, financial aid, the registrar’s, TRiO, Upward Bound, health services and food services, for Dr. Haislett it is the students that make her job worthwhile.

“I’m here for the students. If I had to sum my job up in one sentence, that would be it. I want to make sure that they have access to all of the services and support available to succeed in the classroom and in their goals,” Dr. Haislett said.

Since her arrival at Eastern, she has been very impressed with the students. “They have a quality of gentleness I have not seen everywhere; they are fun loving and enjoy each other, but they are also serious about their education. They will leave this school and go out to make a difference in the world,” Dr. Haislett expounded.

She is also grateful to her colleagues for making her feel welcome and is delighted by her staff's dedication. “The Student Affairs staff is there 100 percent; they are professional, caring and involved. I have not met anyone who does not genuinely care about doing what’s best for the students at Eastern; they reach out above and beyond and do what they can,” Dr. Haislett said. Often joining her staff in attending Eastern events, she understands that it is important to know what students are thinking. “My door is always open. I actually wish my office were in the CUB so that students would be around all the time, but they come in here a lot too and I love meeting them. I try to go to as many events as I can. It is fun to relax with students after hours and meet new people,” Dr. Haislett said.

Dr. Judith Haislett with her office staff: student Holly Cardenas and Tammi Gardner, budding tennis player and executive secretary for Student Affairs

Despite the fact that she is settling in at her job, Dr. Haislett has not been able to settle into a home in Portales since her house in South Dakota has not sold.

“I am waiting for it to sell any day now. There are so many pretty homes here and I would like to be permanently settled so that I can have people over. In South Dakota my home was almost like a second student center; I miss that,” Dr. Haislett said wistfully.

The graduate of the University of Virginia loves social events; but there is one hobby that stands out.

“I have a daughter, Robin, who is my hobby. She’ll be out here this spring to do her graduate work. She is finishing her bachelor’s in mass communication at Black Hills. I also like to do quilting and any social event you can imagine I will enjoy,” Dr. Haislett said.

Regarding goals for the department, Dr. Haislett says she is not ready to set them yet.

“I’m still in the listening stages. It would be very arrogant of me, after a month, to come in and say, 'We will do these five things.’ I want to listen to the students. The people in Student Affairs listen carefully already; we have lots of ears to try and find out what students want and how we can improve.”

Thanks to help from Capital Outlay Funds from the State of New Mexico, Eastern has opened a new language lab in Room 109 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. “We received $225,000 that we were able to put toward the equipment and other needs for the lab,” said Dr. J. Vitelio Contreras, associate professor of Spanish.

Dr. Contreras said the lab is completely state-of-the-art and Eastern is very lucky to have such a new facility for students, as well as the community.

“One of the biggest provisos for this money is that we have an open-door policy to the community, which we are extremely happy to do,” he said.

Dr. Contreras said that the Clovis and Portales micro-plex needs this type of service.

Currently, a good portion of the students who use the lab are exchange students from China.

For now, Spanish and English are the two languages the community and the students can fully practice in the lab, according to Dr. Contreras. For Spanish, software includes "Tell Me More" and "Rosetta Stone." For English, the program is called "Ellis." Dr. Contreras said, “In the two weeks we have had this lab open, we have received a very good response.”

He noted that the instructor’s computer controls a lot of different functions.

“As an instructor, they are able to have complete control over the smart classroom environment,” he said.

For example, “Sanako” allows the instructor to see what students are doing on their screens without getting up from their desks.

“If a student is supposed to be working in a language program and they are not, the instructor has the ability to close what they are doing and even shut down the computer.”

Dr. Contreras said this control enriches the learning environment.

The lab caters to learning levels from beginning to to advanced. For more information, call Dr. Contreras at 562.2149.

Employee Briefs

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, has been asked to give a presentation at the Teaching American History Grant Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, in New Orleans on Oct. 18. He will speak on the reasons for the success of the Historical Connections program held at Eastern New Mexico University this summer.

Dr. Manuel Varela, associate professor of biology, and his students, Ms. Bonnie Van Camp, Mr. Robert Crow, and Mr. Peng Yang, have had a paper accepted by the editor of the peer-reviewed scientific journal called “Journal of Membrane Biology.”  The title of the accepted manuscript is “Amino Acids that Confer Transport of Raffinose and Maltose Sugars in the Raffinose Permease (RafB) of Escherichia coli as Implicated by Spontaneous Mutations at Val-35, Ser-138, Ser-139, Gly-389 and Ile-391.” 

Dr. Alan W. Garrett, professor of education foundations, completed his term as president of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum at the organization’s annual conference held Oct. 4-6 in Cleveland, Ohio.  His presidential address was titled “The Games People Play: Educational Scholarship and School Practice.”  He also participated in a Presidential Panel with Carl Glickman of the University of Georgia and Suzanne Wilson of Michigan State University.  Dr. Garrett will continue to serve on AATC’s Executive Council during 2007-2008 as Immediate Past President.

Megan Brown, an ENMU graduate, recently e-mailed Dr. Manuel Varela about her experiences living in Ecuador. [details]

Scenes from Homecoming 2007 (photos by Roma Vivas, Marc Schoder, Wendel Sloan and D'Lyn Ford)

Video Alert – Watch video of homecoming parade [parade video]

Video Alert – Video of homecoming football game [football video] West Texas Awarding $22,994 Cash Prize to One Fan at Game vs. ENMU – [details]

ENMU Presents Awards During Homecoming
Sen. Pete Domenici	Deborah M. Sawyer	Clifton Lee Smith
Margie and Allen Bryant	Jack and Ladeane Murphy	Jan Smartnick
Details on award recipients – [details]

Athletics Names 2007 Hall of Honor Recipients
Jamie Soistmann-Giddens	Jarry Blakeley	Joe Martin

Kim Neighbors-Paschall	Teresa Ramos	Travis Howe
Details on award recipients – [details] Read Portales News-Tribune article about 1957 undefeated Greyhound football team – [article]

New Tenure-Track Faculty Can Apply for Internal Research Grants – Solicitation for proposals for internal research and instructional development grants is now open for "new" tenure-track faculty.  [Eligibility is restricted to those faculty members who have begun a tenure-track position within the past calendar year and have not previously submitted an internal grant proposal – including faculty who just transferred into a tenure-track position and are otherwise eligible.]

Eligible new faculty are encouraged to take advantage of this proposal as the competition is limited.  This is a special opportunity to initiate development of your scholarship at ENMU (and practice writing grant proposals).

DEADLINE for proposal submission is Friday, Oct 12.

Submit an original and eight copies of your proposal to me at Admin. 204 by 5 p.m. on Oct 12..

The application is available Inside ENMU at:

http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/grant-contract/internal-grant-application.pdf

If you are a mentor for a new-hire, please encourage your new faculty member to apply for an Internal Research or Instructional Grant.

ENMU Junior Wins Constitution Day Essay Contest
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Junior Desiree Harbuck, a 1999 graduate of Portales High School and a communicative disorders major at ENMU, won a recent Constitution Day essay contest at Eastern about what the Constitution means to her.

Desiree, says, “I love to write, I love essays, I'm a bit competitive, but more than that, I really do love my country.  I think it's disheartening that being patriotic has become something of a stigma with our generation, while so many other countries are fiercely patriotic.  I truly believe in our country, not despite the way I personally feel about numerous recent political decisions, but because of them.

" I love that I have the right to be appalled, to be outspoken, and to have a soapbox all because of the foresight of the founding fathers. I genuinely feel that we will find the right answers, and I have perpetual hope in every vote.  I love the phrase...'pursuit of happiness', and I love that justice is blind.  I think that the Constitution embodies a great deal of the American spirit, and it is inspiring to read a document that was written so long ago and yet directly applies to my life,” Ms. Harbuck said.

The following is Ms. Harbuck's essay:

Freedom of Criticism

This past Sunday I had C-SPAN on and rather than the customary book talk I had expected, what aired instead were two televised rallies that had been recently held, both concerning America’s role in Iraq today.  The first rally was formed by patriotic Americans who were vehemently protesting the perpetuation of the war.  That is not to say that the rally members were protesting the soldiers themselves; there were impassioned pleas to bring out noble warriors home where the protesters insisted they belong.  One of our youngest, most controversial American poets, Michelle Malkin, performed at the rally demanding attention to the gathering with her words, her speech. [continued]

New Products at Bookstore to Benefit Africa – Beginning this fall, Barnes & Noble College bookstores will carry edun LIVE t-shirts that not only look and feel good, but also do good by creating sustainable employment for thousands of people in sub-Saharan Africa.  The entire manufacturing process for all edun LIVE garments, from growing the cotton to shipping the product, occurs in developing countries like Lesotho, Tanzania, and Uganda.  Barnes & Noble College Booksellers has partnered with edun LIVE to distribute its products in more than 600 campus bookstores nationwide. [continued]

ENMU Profs to Discuss Puerto Rico on October 9
	Date: Oct. 9 Time: 7 p.m. Location: CUB Sandia Room Two of Eastern's newest faculty members will discuss Puerto Rico in the continuing series of Hispanic Affairs Heritage Month events. Dr. Miriam Rosendo is a native of Puerto Rico and will share her Boricua culture; Mr. Tomás Tamayo, dance professor, will teach Merengue. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.
Dr. Miriam Rosendo and Mr. Tomás Tamayo (photo by Daniela García)

Bookstore Having Sidewalk Sale on October 10 – The Campus Bookstore is having a sidewalk sale on Wednesday, Oct. 10. All red-lined merchandise of 50-90 percent off.

Toss No Mas Set for October 10 – On Wednesday, Oct. 10, ENMU will join forces with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to clean up Portales.  All students, faculty, staff and organizations are invited to help with the effort. 

Meet in the CUB at 8 a.m. to travel to the Memorial Building together.  After arrival at the Memorial Building, assignments will be given. Litter will be picked up from 8:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a free lunch at the Memorial Building.

Participants will also receive a t-shirt.  If you are looking for a community service opportunity and would like to take part in "Toss No Mas", sign up in the ASAB office CUB 104 or e-mail your name and e-mail address to Student.Activities@enmu.edu.

ENMU Health Fair Slated for October 11 – The ENMU Health Fair, sponsored by Health Services, will be Oct. 11 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. Faculty, please consider allowing students to participate in this activity for extra credit.

University organizations, as well as community resources, will be in attendance to provide information on ways to stay healthy in a fun and interactive environment. Proof of attendance will be available.

Also, if your department or organization would like to have a booth at the Health Fair, contact Kristin Kuhlmann, director of Health Services, at x2321 or kristin.kuhlmann@enmu.edu.

Spaghetti Western Part of Portales on October 11 – The Ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha present the 7th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church at 1101 W. 18th in Portales. Tickets are $6. All proceeds go to breast cancer awareness and education. For information, contact Isabel Guerrero at 505.749.0532.

"Culture Bridger' Speaking on October 12
	Date: Oct. 12 Time: 2 p.m. Location: CUB Aztec Room Mary Ellen Gonzales is a “culture bridger. “ She is half Anglo and half Hispanic. Her presentation will tell stories and put them into a cultural and historical context. Mary Ellen traces her ancestry in New Mexico back to 1630, so Mew Mexico’s history is her personal family history. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Lifelong Wellness Calendars Due by October 12 — Please send in a record of how much activity you have done by Friday, Oct. 12, to Station 17 or to fitness.happens@enmu.edu. People who are keeping calendars in the MaxPAC and Natatorium, just make sure your calendars are up to date.

Wellness Tennis Tournament Set for October 13 – The 2nd Wellness Tennis Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. at the ENMU Tennis Courts.

This fall we have two divisions in the tournament: experienced and less experienced.

This tournament is free and the top two mixed-doubles teams in each division will receive appropriate plaques or trophies.

At this time, the following are needed:

1 "less experienced" male tennis player

3 "experienced" female tennis players

If interested, please contact Nikki Howard at ext. 2312 no later than noon on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Bosses' Day Luncheon Set for October 16 – Join the ring master, AEOP, under the big top as we celebrate Bosses’ Day on Tuesday, Oct. 16, with a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We invite you to bring your boss to the annual AEOP bosses’ luncheon in the Ballroom. The menu includes BBQ brisket or BBQ sausage sandwiches, pPotato salad or curly fries, roasted corn on the cob, apple wedges with caramel, tea, lemonade and water. The cost is $10 per person.

Seating is limited, so make your reservations early. No reservations accepted after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11. The payment deadline is Friday, Oct. 12. Casual dress is encouraged.

Print out reservation form [here].

For more information, call ext. 4352.

Sigma Xi Science Seminars Set for October 16 – The ENMU Chapter of Sigma Xi will present a series of seminars from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16, in JWLA 112. The titles of the presentations are as follows:

6:-6:40 p.m.: Dr. Manuel Varela, Physiological Characterization of a Bacterial Multidrug Efflux Pump and of a Sugar Permease.

6:50-7:30 p.m.: Dr. Darron Smith, Effect of Estradiol Treatment, Days 12 and 13 of Gestation, on Uterine Luminal Growth Factors in Porcine.

7:40-8:20 p.m., Dr. Zhiming Liu, Molecular Cloning and Role of Cyclooxygenase Genes in Amphibian Ovulation.

Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, is an international organization whose mission is to promote science education, public understanding of scientific research, and international research cooperation. Faculty, students, staff and the general public are invited to attend the seminars.

For more information, contact Dr. Zhiming Liu, associate professor of biology and president of ENMU's chapter, at 562.2495 or zhiming.liu@enmu.edu.

Sodexho will cater the event. Brownies, cookies, mixed nuts and punch refreshments will be available before the seminars at 5:30 p.m.

Criminal Justice Association Presenting FBI Special Agent on October 17 – The Criminal Justice Association at Eastern will present FBI Special Agent Bill Ellwell at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the CUB Sandia Room. He will speak about the FBI and career opportunities. There is a tremendous need for new recruits. Find out what you have to do.

Everyone is invited. Eat your lunch at the meeting.

Dr. Juchao Yan to Host Seminar on October 18 – Open to the university and community.
What:  Seminar titled “Tissue Engineering Applied to Reconstructive Surgery”
Who:   Prof. Charles Patrick in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas-Houston
When: 11 a.m. - noon, Oct. 18, (Thursday)
Where: COB 104 (Becky Sharp Aubitorium)

ENMU Women Extend Invitation to Fall Breakfast on October 20 – ENMU Women invite all women associated with ENMU to join them for their annual Fall Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 20, in the SAS Atrium at 9 a.m.  There will be good food and an opportunity to win some very nice door prizes.  In addition, they will elect officers for the 2007-08 year and make plans for the upcoming year. 

ENMU Women is an organization which fosters relationships among women associated with the University as faculty, staff, wives of faculty or staff, and students.  They also support the University by providing scholarships and short-term loans to ENMU students.  Membership is easy; they only have two organizational meetings a year and one scholarship fundraiser dinner.  This is an opportunity to meet some wonderful women, have a good time, and support ENMU at the same time. 

Conversational Spanish Offered for Employees Beginning October 22 – Conversational Spanish is being offered for employees beginning Oct. 22. The one-credit-hour course is free and does not affect tuition waivers or Wellness hours.

SPAN 268 CRN 12844 Section 003 Workshop/Conversational Spanish

Monday/Wednesday from 12-12:50 in CUB Laguna Room

For the noon class Dr. Gamble and Dr. Vartabedian have graciously agreed to pay for lunch for all participants. Spots in this class are limited, so enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SPAN 268 CRN 12845 Section 004 Workshop/Conversational Spanish

Tuesday/Thursday from 5-5:50 in JWLA 117.

Please contact Maggie Gardels at 562.2421 or e-mail Mary.Gardels@enmu.edu. She will need your ID number and you need to be admitted to the University before you register.

Survey Says!

See Results of Survey of Professional Employees About Working at Eastern – (conducted by Professional Employees Senate) [results]

Farewell to Betty-King Lowry (photos by Roma Vivas)

Reception Opens Playa Lake Exhibit
by Betty Williamson
Freelance Contributor

ENMU faculty, staff, students and the public are invited to an opening reception for “Playas: Gems of the Plains,” a touring exhibit that will be on display at the Miles Anthropological Museum in Lea Hall through early December.

The reception is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at the Museum.  Refreshments will be served.   

Sponsored by ENMU, the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, the Nature Conservancy and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the exhibit is an interactive, informative presentation aimed at educating people of all ages about the importance of playa lakes, the sole recharging sites for the Ogallala Aquifer, the source of all local water.
           

The exhibit is scheduled to open to the public at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, and will be at ENMU through Dec. 9.  Hours will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12-5 p.m. Sundays. 

For more information, contact Dr. John Montgomery or Dr. Kathy Durand at 562.2206.

Make Yourself Feel Good: Last Call for United Way ENMU –Thanks to all faculty, staff, and emeritus professors who have generously contributed to Eastern New Mexico University’s United Way drive. As of Thursday, Oct. 4, pledges stood at $15,954 from 21.68 percent of the ENMU family. With one last effort, ENMU can reach its goal of $20,000. 

Can you help us help our community?  Call or e-mail for a United Way pledge card from Elwyn Hulett (Elwyn.Hulett@enmu.edu) at 562.2266 or Patrice Caldwell (Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu) at 562.2315.

 Doing it today will help you feel good for the rest of the year!

Ms. Competitive ENMU Wins $500 for Wellness Team

Gift Certificate to Big 5 – (center with new hairdo) Luann McCorkle, Wellness Coordinator for Business Affairs, threatened, cajoled and prodded her team into winning a $500 gift certificate to Big 5 Sporting Goods with a score of 87.50. (Rumor has it that there might be a ping-pong table in the future of the Administration Building?) Presenting the certificate were Dr. Mary Drabbs, chair of Health and Physical Education and Wellness Coordinator, and Dr. Robert Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs and Wellness Contest Coordinator. Second place with a final score of 81.81 was Wendel Sloan's Communication Services/Enrollment/President Team. Third place with a final score of 79.54 was Gerry Huybregts' College of Business Team. Both teams will receive $100 gift certificates to Big 5. Also participating and considered winners in their own right were teams from Student Affairs, Anthropology combined with Health and Human Services, College of Fine Arts, and Academic Affairs. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Important Dates for School of Education Graduate Students – Comprehensive Exam: Nov. 3 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. For more information, contact: Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas at romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu or Dr. Mark Isham at mark.isham@enmu.edu; Comprehensive exam in Farmington will be on Nov. 3. Contact Dr. Amy Hazelrigg at amy.hazelrigg@enmu.edu.

Photo Caption Contest!

Win a Gift Certificate to Ground Zero – The reader submitting the best caption for this photo of Scott Smart, vice president for Business Affairs, explaining something to Board of Regents member Marshall Stinnett at the grand opening of the Sierra Vista Village student apartments at ENMU-Roswell will receive a gift certificate to Ground Zero. Submit your captions by noon this Thursday to: monday.memo@enmu.edu. (photo by Donna Oracion)

Upcoming Fine Arts Events
by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

ENMU Presenting Guest Flute Recital

Guest Dr. Carolyn Treybig will present a flute recital at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathy Fraze at 562.2377

ENMU Presenting Guest Trumpet Recital

Guest Dr. Joel Treybig will present a trumpet recital at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathy Fraze at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Jazz Ensemble Combo Concert

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is presenting the Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The concert will feature music from over 50 years of jazz, including works of Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, Clifford Brown, Pat Metheny, Gordon Goodwin and a newly composed work for jazz combo by ENMU music education major Delbert Anderson from Kirtland, N.M.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the music department at 562.2377.

ENMU Presenting Choir Concert on October 18

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is presenting the Fall 2007 ENMU Choir Concert “How Can I Keep From Singing" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The concert will feature the ENMU Chamber Singers and University Singers, conducted by Jason Paulk. The repertoire will include music and texts about the subject of music. The Chamber Singers will sing three Renaissance motets and one madrigal. The University Singers will perform multiple selections, including one double choir motet, Cantate Domino by Heinrich Schutz, with Chamber Singers, in which one ensemble will perform from the balcony while the other sings from the stage. The major work of the program is "To Saint Cecilia" by Norman Dello Joio and will feature trumpet professor Michael Ellzey and pianist Kayla Paulk.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting National Juried Art Show

The Runnels Gallery in the Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host a National Juried Show from Oct. 19 through Nov. 15. 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 Oct 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Susan Pippin at 562.2778.

Alumni Affairs Coordinates Rodeo Event

(L-R)  (unknown) Rodeo Clown, Shaunta Fox, Jarrod Gillig (photo by Janice Cowen)

Cargill Beef Solutions of Friona, Texas, provided a delicious ribeye fajita tailgate during the ENMU College Daze Rodeo. Cargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. Shaunta Fox, Tony Noble and Jarrod Gillig cooked and served the food and visited with students about employment opportunities and internships with Cargill. Big Valley Auto provided a large tent. Charles Chambers, Eastern’s former rodeo coach and instructor, and Albert and Jenny Flinn, Eastern alumni, greeted rodeo donors, coaches, contestants and others from the community who were not afraid to get wet. The Office of Alumni Affairs coordinated the event.

Front Row (L-R:)  Charles Chambers, Janice Cowen, Jenny Flinn, Shaunta Fox Back Row (L-R): Albert Flinn, Jarrod Gillig, Tony Noble  (photo by Brooke Parker)

Faculty/Staff Performing in Play on December 1

And the Winner Is…
(A New Comedy by Mitch Albom)
Buchanan Hall, Music Building, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1

Robert Vartabedian, Director; Jo Laney, Assistant Director; Mickey Morgan, Technical Director
Cast: Mary Ayala, Patrice Caldwell, Antony Oldknow, Duane Ryan, Don Elder, and Tomas Tamayo

Admission charged

Fall Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Meetings

University Computer and Technology Committee
Oct. 9
UCC 117
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Advertising Committee
Tuesday, Oct. 9
9 a.m. in Admin. 108

Winners of Com. 212 Digital Photography 'Back to School' Contest

First Place – Amy Pennell

Second Place – Celina Westervelt

Third Place – Chad Johnson

Fourth Place – Rhomylly Forbes

Tips for Getting Publicity for Your Events and Achievements – [tips]

Scenes from Recent Multicultural Events (photos by Petra Gonzales and Daniela García)

Scholastic Book Fair Set for November 5-9 – On Nov. 5-9 the Student Council for Exceptional Children will host the Scholastic Book Fair in the Lobby of the Education Building to raise money for scholarships for Special Education undergraduates.

Avoid the stress, grief and aggravation of shopping for Christmas and Thanksgiving presents and support literacy and reading instead.

The Book Fair will be in the Education Building Lobby from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Avoid the long lines at the stores and get quality reading materials for friends, children, relatives and neighbors during the first week of November. For more information, call Dr. Michael Shaughnessy at 562 2791.

Bill Gaedke Attends Cannon Ceremony

Bill Retired After 28 Years of Military Service – Chief master sergeant (retired) Edwin Bigelow, the first senior enlisted advisor of the 27th Fighter Wing at Cannon Air Forcr Base, which was inactivated last Monday, is shown with (right) retired ENMU professor Bill Gaedke at the 27th FW change of command dining out Sunday evening, Spet. 30.  Bill was the fourth SEA, now designated command chiefs.  Eddie was appointed in 1973; Bill served in 1978 up until his retirement in 1979.  Bill retired with 28 years of active service, and has since completed 28 years in education, teaching for 11 years at Clovis High, six years at Clovis Community College, and the rest at ENMU.  He is an instructor emeritus of educational studies at ENMU and presently teaching EDF 222, Structured Observations of Teaching.

Green and Silver View Set for November 10 – The Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school seniors, will be Nov. 10. Green and Silver View is an informational, fun time for prospective students and their parents to visit our campus and learn about academic programs and student services. 

The Enrollment Services team invites all departments and organizations on campus to participate in the information and organization fair Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m in the Campus Union Ballroom. The fair gives students the chance to walk around, ask questions and receive additional information about your academic program or student service. 

For more information and to reserve a table, please contact Crystal Creekmore at crystal.creekmore@enmu.edu or 562.2489 no later than Oct. 26.

In the spring, ENMU will have a another preview day for high school juniors.

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.

505 Area Code Officially Changed on October 7 –The 575 area code change in our region is now in effect. Numbers that are programmed into cellular telephones, fax machines, computer modems and other auto dialing systems will need to be changed to reflect the change. The grace period to be able to use the 505 and the 575 area codes interchangeably will end on Oct. 8, 2008.

Steve Blakeley, director of Printing Services, suggests that when individuals and departments run out of letterhead, business cards, forms, stationery, etc., they have new materials printed with the new area code. He reminds everyone that the old materials will be good until October of 2008.

General Comments and Compliments

Multicultural Affairs would like to thank everybody who donated coats. Lots of kids and adults are going to be warmer this upcoming winter. Thank you for coming through.

Quote of the Week

"Is it possible that some religious beliefs are more a product of birth and upbringing than critical thinking? Just wondering." – Wendel Sloan

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

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL FIRE SAFETY MONTH

Common Fire Hazards and Their Control

Heating Equipment - Improperly installed, operated or maintained furnaces and other heating equipment can lead to a fire.
* Equipment should be installed and serviced annually by a licensed technician.
* Combustible material should never be kept in furnace rooms.
* Temporary heating units should not generally be used in public buildings.

Electrical - Misused, damaged, improperly maintained or overloaded electrical equipment is a common cause of fire.
* Extension cords should only be used for temporary power to equipment that is being used by someone "now."
* Cords should never be left coiled up while plugged in. Inductive heating can be caused resulting in insulation damage.
* Circuit breakers should be turned off and on every six months to ensure they are functioning properly.

Mechanical Friction - Equipment that is not properly maintained or cleaned can lead to fires.
* Bearings on ventilation equipment and conveyors should be kept properly aligned and lubricated.
* Loaders and forklifts should be kept cleaned and free of combustible material.

Proximity Hazards - Hazards outside of buildings can expose them to the risk of fire.
* Fuel tanks near buildings should be installed to current codes and protected from vehicle collisions by a barricade.
* Dumpsters should be at least 30 feet from buildings.
* Weeds/brush/grass should be kept mowed back at least 30 feet from building.

Despite all the precautions, fires do happen so be prepared. Remember the Fire Defense Triad: 1. Detection/Notification - discovering the fire and alerting the fire department 2. Emergency Egress - well-marked safe ways to leave the building 3. Incipient Suppression - sprinkler systems, fire hoses and portable extinguishers.

Student News

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 run the entire month of October starting on the 1st and ending November 1st. 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. If you have any questions please send an e-mail to silverpack@enmu.edu.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

ENMU-Roswell Takes Top Honor in Roswell Parade
Best of Show – The ENMU-Roswell float in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair parade on Oct. 1 took Best of Show/ Business Category. ENMU-Roswell did a 50's-style diner on a Cadillac trailer, with soda fountain, girls in poodle skirts (bottom photo: that's Judy Armstrong at the top with the glasses); and gold 50 in the center. The cougar is the new mascot for ENMU-Roswell. The campus is having a "name the cougar" contest. Surely, a football team can't be far behind. (photos by Donna Oracion)

Read the November issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [click here]

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and PrimeSource Mortgage are partnering to host a ‘Business After Hours’ event on Thursday, Oct. 11. ENMU-Roswell and PrimeSource Mortgage will celebratethe 50th anniversary of the campus and the public is invited to join in the celebration.

This free event will be held from 5-7 p.m. at PrimeSource Mortgage at 1112 N. Main in Roswell. Refreshments will be provided. Those attending will enjoy special prizes and give-aways and have an opportunity to submit a name suggestion in the ‘Name the ENMU-Roswell Cougar’ contest. 

Off-Campus News

Jonah 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 Jonah I am: 15 years old I am in: 10th Grade My favorite things to do: go to movies and hang out with my friends My favorite foods: Mexican food like chile rellenos and posole We are searching for an adoptive home for Jonah and her twin brother. Though we are looking for a home for both kids together, Jonah's brother is not comfortable with public recruitment at this time. Jonah is an outgoing girl whose worker describes her as energetic and funny. She struggles in school but is currently at grade level in regular education. She needs a lot of support in reaching her academic potential. Jonah historically has had conflictual relationships with authority figures but is making gains in this area. She does well when given a lot of structure. Jonah tends to relate better to adults than to other children. She requires a loving, patient family with specific and clear rules and boundaries. In addition to her brother, Jonah has an older sister with whom she'd like to keep some level of contact. Please contact us for more information on this sib group. EZ ©AN ACT OF LOVE©     Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

Westminster Presbyterian Church will hosts its annual Miss Lillian s Cowboy Stew on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the church, 3112 N. Thornton in Clovis. The menu includes Cowboy Stew, rolls, and the church s famous dessert buffet. Tickets are $6 donation for adults, $3 donation for children ages 5-12, and under 5, no cost. Take-out orders are available. For tickets, call Pastor Frank Sherman at 762.6471, or Patti Dobson at 762.0787. Tickets also will be available at the door.

The Friends of the Portales Public Library will hold their annual used book sale on November 15-17 in the meeting room at the library, 218 South Avenue B. Hours for the sale will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m. until around noon on Saturday, Nov. 17. Paperback books will be available for $.25 and hardbacks are $.50. This sale is the largest annual fund raiser for the Friends of the Library, and all proceeds are used to support library activities.

Donations of used books are taken year-round at the library. Pickup may be arranged by calling the library at 356.3940.

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. 

The annual holiday program presented by Connie Moyers, Roosevelt Co. Extension Home Economist, this year will feature Fall!  “Happy Fall-i-days” will treat you to cooking demonstrations for Fix It and Forget It recipes, fall recipes that include pumpkin, winter squash, apples and sweet potatoes as well as a number of fall decorating ideas, gifts and food gifts.  This Fall program will be Monday, Oct. 22 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 23, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building Auditorium, 7th and Abilene, Portales. 

Tickets are available now for purchase at the Roosevelt Co. Extension Office, 705 East Lime St. for the cost of $5 each which includes the presentation, program booklet and recipe sampling.  Advanced tickets are required so get yours today so you won’t be disappointed if the sessions fill. 

For more information contact Connie Moyers, 356.4417.  The facilities for these events are accessible to individuals with disabilities.  New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.  If you are a person with a disability in need of auxiliary services please contact Connie Moyers, two weeks in advance.

Update from the New Mexico Department of Higher Education – [update]

The CITY OF PORTALES is now accepting applications for the following positions:

FULL-TIME

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

SOLID WASTE CONVENIENCE CENTER ATTENDANT

PART-TIME

TRANSIT DRIVER FOR PORTALES AREA TRANSIT

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

SEASONAL, PART-TIME TEMPORARY

YOUTH FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL COORDINATOR

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL REFEREE

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SCOREKEEPER

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.   

Recurring Information Resources

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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