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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Video Alert
Watch Video of Greyhounds' 49-13 Win Over East Central (Okla.) – Watch six of Eastern's seven touchdowns from Saturday night (the videographer missed one while buying a Dr. Pepper from a baseball player), plus many other plays and activities. The school-record 99-yard TD run can be seen on the "part two" link below. The original video had to be degraded for the Web, but it's not too bad for a Divison II newsletter. [game video part one] [game video part two]

Get the Latest ENMU Sports News – [here]

Get the Latest Lone Star Conference News – [here] including item below:

LSC South Offensive Player of the Week
Michael Benton, Eastern New Mexico, Sr., Quarterback, Everman, Texas/Everman Bean HS
Quarterback Michael Benton turned in another strong performance, accounting for three of Eastern's touchdowns. He finished with 167 yards rushing and two touchdowns, including a 53-yarder. He also connected on a 27-yard touchdown pass. On 13 carries, he averaged 12.8 yards.

Video Alert
Watch Video of Forensics Detective's Talk on Campus – [video]

Article on Forensic Detective in Portales News-Tribune – [article]

Branding Workshop Begins at 11 a.m. Today – A Webcast on "Ten Things You Need to Know About Branding" will be held this morning (Monday, Sept. 17) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in COB 103. If you would like to attend (it is free), please call Candy Baros at ext. 4490. Branding involves promoting the unique identity of the university, and has nothing to do with life on a ranch. [details]

Message from President Gamble Regarding Final Fall Enrollment – Our final enrollment for the 2007 fall semester is 4,180 compared to fall 2006's total of 4,136. We generated 44,522 semester credit hours compared to 44,710 last year. Given our demographic conditions, this is a minor miracle. We will have details in the coming weeks. I thank everyone who contributed to this year's enrollment. – President Gamble

Article on Fall Enrollment from Portales News-Tribune – [article]

Employment Fair to Offer Students Part-Time, Off-Campus Job Opportunities
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University, in cooperation with the Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation (RCCDC), will hold an employment fair on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Zia Room in the CUB.

According to RCCDC board member and Eastern New Mexico University finance professor David Hemley, the purpose of the job fair is to attract interested students that are seeking part-time employment.

“This will allow students to have an opportunity to meet with a representative from a local business to discuss employment opportunities,” said Hemley.

He added that the idea came from a meeting with David Shelton, the President/CEO of Western Dairy Transport, who came to speak with the group about employment needs with his company.

According to a letter sent to possible participants at the employment fair, Steven Gamble, president of Eastern, confirmed in a meeting with Hemley and Portales City Manager Debi Lee that there was a potentially large number of students who could use part-time jobs.

“We are under the belief that this job fair will provide at least a partial solution to some of the employment needs in Roosevelt County,” Hemley said.

New Tenure Track Faculty Encouraged to Apply for Internal Research/Instructional Development 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).

The deadline for proposal submission is Friday, Oct 12.

Please see the internal grant [manual] for proposal format and instructions on proposal development. Submit an original and eight copies of your proposal to Academic Affairs by 5 p.m. on Oct. 12.

The application is also 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 Hosting College Days on Wednesday, September 19
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University will host its portion of the New Mexico Education Council College Days from 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the south gym of Greyhound Arena.  Students from Dora, Elida, Faith Temple, Floyd, Melrose and Portales will attend.

“New Mexico colleges, who belong to the New Mexico Education Council, set the College Days program so that we all go to the same schools together,” recruiter Cody Spitz said.

The College Days tour kicks off Sept. 17 at West Las Vegas High School, and runs through Oct. 19, ending in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

“Students who come get to do some ‘general shopping’ the schools in attendance.  Each school is only allowed to have two representatives at the table, so we make contact with the students and then follow up with them during school visits later in the semester,” Mr. Spitz said.

For more information, call Enrollment Services at 562.2178.

Superusers at it Again – The Superusers group will conduct training on Microsoft Outlook 2003.

The training consists of:
Overview of Outlook Contacts
Creating a Contact
Creating a Distribution List
Searching for a Contact
Printing Contact Information
Assigning Catergories to Contact

If you need help in Outlook, this is the place to be: University Computer Center Room 107, Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 3:30 p.m.

There is limited spaces available, so reserve your space as soon possible by e-mailing Candace.Baros@enmu.edu.

Time Management Workshop Set for September 20 – Limited space is available for a time management workshop on Sept. 20.

FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities workshop is the anchor of the FranklinCovey Focus Solution. This one-day course integrates a powerful planning system, strengthens the individual's productivity skills, increases focus, and provides solutions to help you execute your highest priorities--personally and professionally.

Sept. 20
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
COB 103
$100 per person - includes planner
$50 per person - if you already have a FranklinCovey planner
First-come, first-served basis
E-mail: candace.baros@enmu.edu

Employee/Student Briefs

Ms. Juanita Garcia has been selected to fill the new Coordinator of Student Advising position at ENMU-Ruidoso. Juanita has served ENMU-Ruidoso and the community as the Case Manager and Employment Consultant for the Workforce Investment Act program located in the Lincoln County Works Center.

She is a two-time graduate of ENMU, obtaining her AA from ENMU-Ruidoso before moving on to the Portales campus where she completed her bachelor of university studies degree. She is currently working on her master's degree in education, also through the Portales campus, and hopes to complete that in July.  

Juanita will assume her new responsibilities the first of October.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Russell Eisenmann of the University of Texas Pan American recently had their interview with Dr. Joan Petersilia posted on www.ednews.org. The link is below.

http://www.ednews.org/articles/17056/1/An-Interview-with-Joan-Petersilia-Criminology-Law-and-Society-in-the-School-of-Social-Ecology/Page1.html

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Tammy Lynne Moore, graduate student at ENMU recently interviewed Richard Rothstein and the interview was posted on www.ednews.org. The link is as follows :

http://www.ednews.org/articles/16930/1/An-Interview-with-Richard-Rothstein-about-Class-and-Schools-Using-Social-Economic-and-Educational-Reform-to-Close-the-Black-White-Achievement-Gap/Page1.html

ENMU student David Luna passed away Monday evening, Sept. 10. A memorial service was held Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Portales. ENMU expresses its sympathies to his family and friends.

Wendel Sloan requests (for the 400th time) that items for the Monday Memo be sent to monday.memo@enmu.edu and not to his personal inbox.

College Daze Rodeo Set for September 20-22 – The College Daze Rodeo is set for 7 p.m. nightly from Sept. 20-22 in Lewis Cooper Arena. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and under-6 free. ENMU students get in free with ID.

College Success Program Featuring International Speaker – The College Success Program (CSP) at Eastern New Mexico University presents, as a fundraiser, international speaker Judi Moreo on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.

Moreo will give her motivational speech "Attitude is a Choice!" in which she will discuss the attitudes of successful people and the way they approach life.  It will also help attendees to find out how successful people
develop their strengths in order to thrive against all odds and how a person can choose the right attitude and experience an incredible difference in life.

The cost is $59.00 and there is a group discount, the fifth member of a group is free.  The first 50 paid registrants will receive a copy of Moreo’s book “You are More Than Enough,” a $24.95 value.  Make
checks payable to the CSP.

According to More’s website, www.judiomoreo.com, “Her high-energy, entertaining style infects her audiences as she trains and inspires with practical, real-life information.  Judi draws from personal experience as a successful businesswoman.  Named "Nevada Business Person of the Year 2003" by the U.S. Business Advisory Council, "she knows what makes businesses grow and prosper.  Judi doesn't talk theory, she cuts to the real issues, giving real answers, teaching real skills that real people can use to secure the bottom line.”

Moreo’s clients include American Optometric Association, World of Concrete, National Automobile Dealers Association, Nissan Motor Company, Nestle, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Alberta Hospital Association.

For registration forms or more information, contact Jessica Collins at 562.2455 or e-mail her at
jessica.collins@enmu.edu.

ENMU Professor Wants to Bring Back History Society – It is time to bring the Zeta-Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta back to life. If the following information interests you, and you meet the membership requirements, please contact Dr. Peggy Hardman, assistant professor of history, at ext. 2642 (JWLA 105-K), peggy.hardman@enmu.edu.

"What is Phi Alpha Theta? – a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways." (Phi Alpha Theta Mission Statement)

Who is eligible to join the ENMU Zeta-Pi Chapter? Students who have:

* completed 12 semester hours in history, including at least three hours upper division history course work

* a GPA of at least 3.1 in history

* an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, and are in the top 35 percent of their class

ENMU Choirs Perform at Recent Retreat at United Methodist Church
by Mini Tian
Communication Services

The ENMU Choirs worked hard during their recent annual choral retreat as 85 singers met at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. The church was very supportive, providing breakfast and lunch for the day of rehearsals.

This is the first time that the ENMU Choirs have had their choral retreat at FUMC; the last two years having been hosted by First Baptist Church.

It was actually a two-day event. The Choir rehearsed in the fellowship hall, sanctuary, and choir room of FUMC on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The retreat is an opportunity for University Singers and Chamber Singers to rehearse their joint repertoire together and for each member of the choirs to get to know each other more fully. It's a great social and musical learning time for all the ensemble members, according to Jason Pauk, choir director.

The worship service was opened by Combined Choirs’ “Brethren We Have Met to Worship,” a processional prelude. Several hymns were sung by the congregation, including “To God Be the Glory”, “Because He Lives” and “I Surrender All.”

ENMU Chamber Singers performed an offertory, “Cantate Domino.” The FUMC Chancel Choir and ENMU Choirs performed John Carter's "How Can I Keep From Singing" together during the service. There were as many singers in the choir loft as congregants in the sanctuary. Both pieces are going to be performed for ENMU Fall Concert, which will be titled "How Can I Keep from Singing."

The choral benediction was performed by the Choir and the audience together, singing “The Lord Bless and Keep You.” The service was closed Kayla Paulk with a postlude “To God be the Glory.”

This retreat marks the third year the ENMU Choirs have hosted choral retreat. Conductor Jason Paulk says, “I feel that it is important for the singers to be in a new environment – away from school – so that they can get to know each other better.” Dr. Paulk also mentioned that it was quite imperative that musicians understand various musical styles of worship.

“I think it is highly beneficial for our singers to have the experience of "leading" in a Methodist worship service through performance of an anthem, special music during offertory, and hymn singing,” Mr. Paulk said, “This is learning that cannot be taught in the classroom, but only understood fully in its context during a worship service. The experience is not about proselytization (selling religion), but about musical education.

"The Saturday retreat focuses on learning repertoire for the remainder of the fall semester. Sunday's performance was just a bonus activity in which we were able to sing with the FUMC Chancel Choir.”

A fall concert of ENMU Choir will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall.

Accounting Club Reports on Past and Future Speakers – [report]

Human Rights Film Series Presents 'The Wind that Shakes the Barley' – Illegal occupation, colonial repression, torture, civil war, mass violence, religious conflict, and resistance.  Iraq in 2007?  No, Ireland in the 1920s. 

1. Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m., Room 120, College of Education and Technology 

The following information was provided by Dr. Doug Morris: Ken Loach’s film won of the Palme d'Or at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, considered the most prestigious film award in the world.  This gripping drama by Ken Loach (Bread and Roses, Land and Freedom) is set during the early days of the Irish Republican Army, when British occupation politically radicalized many citizens and led to various forms of resistance to occupation, including violence.

Cillian Murphy plays Damien, a medical student on his way to London when he witnesses atrocities committed by British occupation troops. Instead of becoming a doctor, he turns into a leading and respected figure in an IRA division led by his brother, Teddy (Padraic Delaney).

The film provides some fascinating historical insight into the complexities of the Irish resistance movement, and Loach brilliantly and searingly conveys the profound emotional transition young men had to make to become saboteurs and killers in the face of colonial occupation, repression and brutality. Loach's realistic style is absolutely mesmerizing, with many scenes built around the dynamics of large groups: contentious meetings, torture sessions, battles, celebrations, and struggles over when and if violence can ever be justified.

The film is also an investigation in the formation of belief systems and how historical conditions shape and often challenge fundamental beliefs and values.  Tensions are explored as violence, in the course of struggling for freedom from occupation, drives various wedges between people who appear to be fighting for the same cause, even within families.  

The film very powerfully explores how externally imposed violence can produce internal violence among and between people who have known one another and lived together their entire lives, and it asks challenging questions about social and political responsibility for violence during periods of colonial occupation and aggression.  While rooted in the 1920s, the film’s themes are as relevant as today’s headlines.   

For information please contact:  doug.morris@enmu.edu; phone: 562.2207

Open Forums for Support and Professional Employees – There will be open forums for support and professional employees to meet-and-greet and ask questions from 9-10 a.m. on Oct. 2 and 2-3 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the Zuni/Navajo Rooms in the basement of the CUB. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Bonnie Sink at 4352. The forums are sponsored by the Support and Professional Senates.

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)

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.

ENMU Presenting Faculty Voice Recital –Dr. Jean Wozencarft-Ornellas, professor of music, accompanied by Kayla Paulk on the piano, will present a faculty voice recital at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at ENMU-Portales.

The first half of the program will consist of art songs of Beethoven, Quilter, Puccini and Zanninelli. The second half is called “Descent into Madness,” said Dr. Wozencarft-Ornellas, with works by Erik Satie, Elizabeth Raum, Barber and Menotti that portray women in various stages of craziness or obsession, and ending with a part of the “Mad Scene” from Lucia di Lammermoor.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathy Fraze at 562.2377.

Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events – [calendar]

Kickoff Events for Hispanic Heritage Month (Fireworks Tonight!) – Hispanic Affairs would like to invite the ENMU community and their families to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with two kickoff events:

Date: Monday, Sept. 17

Time: 10 a.m.
Event: Historical Mariachi Presentation by ENMU alumnus Marvin Teitlebaum
Location: CU Ballroom

Time: 6 p.m.
Event: Music by Mariachi Nuevo Sonido
Location: Dallan Sanders Patio

Other activities during the evening: ice-cream, breaking of the Piñata, Hispanic Organization Tables

The Grand Finale will be fireworks at dusk.

For more information, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Win Prize by Taking Hispanic Affairs Quiz – Hispanic Affairs would like to challenge every Monday Memo reader to start celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by participating in a quiz. Please answer all the questions and bring the quiz to the Hispanic Affairs office. Every participant will receive a prize just for taking part. All the names will go in the bin for a final Grand Prize of Hispanic origin at the end of the month.

[quiz]

If you have any questions, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu

Hispanic Affairs Pays Tribute to Antonio Aguilar

Hispanic Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University will host a tribute to Antonio Aguilar on Sep. 24 in the Sandia Room in the Campus Union Building. Music and videos will be shown all day.

Aguilar, a Mexican singer and actor, passed away in June of this year.

“He had an impact on music, and was an important person to a lot of Hispanics. I think it is important for people to know that he passed away and what a good career he had,” said Beatriz Villa, director of Hispanic Affairs.

For more information, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Applications Being Accepted for Homecoming Parade – Student organizations and individuals wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 6, Homecoming Parade can apply at the Alumni Affairs office in Room 101 of the Administration Building. The deadline to apply is at noon on Friday, Sept. 28.

Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant’s name in the program that is distributed along the parade route. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Abilene and Third, goes north to First Street and west on First Street to ENMU.

This year’s theme is "Homecoming at the Forum."

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Brooke S.Parker in the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125. 

Defensive Driving Offerend on September 15 – Ginger Creighton is teaching a six-hour class on defensive driving from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, in the Mesquite Room of the CUB. To sign up, call her at ext. 2511. 

Information About Early Alert for At-Risk Students – Thanks to all who have sent names of students to the Advising Center for follow-up. We received 100 alerts last week. Please remember that many students have now been "voided" from registration, so you might want to consult your most recent roll before submitting an early alert.

If you still have some currently-enrolled students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other transition problems, please note that there are now two ways to access an early alert form.

* www.enmu.edu/earlyalert OR

* Follow these links from the ENMU home page:
§ Inside ENMU
§ FORMS
§ Advising – Early Alert

Forms can be completed online, and will come directly to the Advising Center. It is best to use the online form. If you choose to complete the PDF version of the form, please remember to either print the template and enter information by hand or complete the template online (it will not be saved, however) and print immediately. Either way, once the Advising Center receives the alert, the student will be contacted or referred to appropriate areas for intervention.

We greatly appreciate your help in identifying these students who may need some additional assistance.

Advising Center

ENMU's United Way Campaign Counting Down the Days – ENMU's United Way campaign is entering its fourth week, with only two weeks to go! Pledges have been received from almost 12 percent of employees for a total of $8,292. Our goal is to raise $20,000 from ENMU contributors, with at least 40-percent employee participation. United Way accepts funds to any charitable organization, including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, or the ENMU Foundation. Please decide today to help these worthy causes and your friends and neighbors with a generous contribution to United Way.

Remember that payroll deduction is quick and painless. Checks or credit card charges are easily handled. Acknowledgements are sent for your tax records, and your contribution remains confidential.

For more information, or If you need a pledge card, contact Elwyn Hulett at 562.2266 (Elwyn.Hulett@enmu.edu) or Patrice Caldwell (Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu) at 562.2315.

Portales Municipal School District Bond Election Set for September 18 – The Portales Municipal School District Bond Election is set for September 18. If passed, it will provide a new Steiner-Lindsey Elementary School. The property tax increase would be an estimated $2.84 for a $120,000 house, and $1.85 for a $78,000 house. For more information, call 356.7000.

Update on September Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound – [update]

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.

Date Change for Daniel Pearl Concert – The Department of Music has changed the date of the Daniel Pearl Harmony for Humanity Concert from Oct. 8 to Nov. 1. 

Fall Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Supplemental Instruction Program Looking for Upperclassmen Instructors – The Supplemental Instruction program is looking for qualified upperclassmen to become Supplemental Instruction Leaders.

• This a student hire position and requires eight hours of commitment from the student.
• The Leaders also require the professor's endorsement from the class they plan to participate in
• The information pamphlet at [link] describes the general model of SI (Supplemental Instruction) and the pilot the program at Eastern. Find an application [here].

For more information, call Esthela Bañuelos, Tutor Coordinator/Intervention Specialist, at ext. 2286.

505 Area Code Officially Changes on October 7 – The 505 area code for eastern New Mexico officially changes on Oct. 7 to 575. However, mandatory use of the new code will not go into effect until Oct. 5, 2008. Until then, both area codes will work.

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

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.

Lifelong Wellness Activity Calendar Here – [calendar]

Curriculum and Instruction Needs Workstudy Student – Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education needs a workstudy student to help with duplicating, sorting, stapling, etc., in Maria's office.  Please e-mail mary.arth@enmu.edu or call her at ext. 2481.

Do Not Forget to Submit Authorized Absences for Student Trips – Sponsors are reminded to submit electronic "Authorized Absence" forms, found on the upper right sidebar of the Monday Memo, for official trips involving students. These forms automatically go to Student Affairs for approval, then are forwarded to the Monday Memo for publication.

Don't Forget About Lifelong Wellness for Fall – Fall semester is rapidly approaching, and we encourage you to join our Lifelong Wellness program. Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll for fall, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell me which option you would like.
1-credit (You need to accumulate 27 half-hour activity sessions.)
2-credits (You need to accumulate 54 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell me the class and meeting days/times, and I'll save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. We have sessions scheduled on:
Thursday, Aug. 30, at noon, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m.

Tennis Option for Fall Lifelong Wellness

Please consider joining me (Bob Vartabedian) for tennis at the ENMU courts on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. starting on Sept. 8 through Oct. 20 as part of your fall wellness program.

Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class.  (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To include the tennis option as part of your wellness program please e-mail Mary.Drabbs@enmu.edu and choose one of the following:

    1-credit  (You need to accumulate 8 hours of activity sessions.)
    2-credits (You need to accumulate 16 hours of activity.)

Beginner and intermediate levels will be available.  Hopefully, there will be enough people that teams will be paired up (mostly mixed-doubles) and partners will rotate on a weekly basis so you can meet a lot of people.  A "fun" tournament will be held on Oct. 20 with appropriate awards.

Meeting dates will be on Saturdays at 9 a.m. on September 8, 15, 22 and 29, and Oct. 6, 13 and 20.  It will not be necessary to attend all seven sessions. Meet at the tennis courts at 9 a.m. beginning Sept. 8 and bring your racquet (balls and water will be provided).

If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by calling 562.2312 or e-mailing  Nikki.Howard@enmu.edu.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session that will be arranged by Mary Drabbs.

Noon-Time Basketball Available for Wellness – All faculty and staff are welcome to join the Noon-Time Hoopsters for basketball each day at noon in the north practice gym of Greyhound Arena. For more information, e-mail Commissioner Sloan at wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Yoga Available for Wellness – Anyone who is interested in noon yoga this semester as tjeir Wellness activity, please e-mail Mary Ayala at mary.ayala@enmu.edu so she can get an idea of the number of people interested and try to reserve space accordingly.

Faculty Invited to Participate in Music Jam – "Portales Traditional Jam" invites faculty to join us for a little jamming (acoustic music: old time, bluegrass, Celtic, and folk) on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 2-5 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Avenue K. Our only rule is that you bring acoustic instruments only. Beginners are welcome.

For more information, telephone Rhomylly Forbes at 356.1051, Gillian Andersen at 356.9012 (h), or 562.2335 (w), or e-mail Anne Cable at Anne.Cable@enmu.edu.

World of Wings Having Special – WOW-World, in the basement of the CUB, is having a "Back-to-School Special." Two eggs any style, two strips of bacon or two sausage links with two slices of toast. Just $1.99 plus tax. Add a small Seattle's Best coffee for just $.99 plus tax. The special is good until Sept. 30.

Meetings

Support Senate Meeting
Sept. 18
1:30 p.m.
Comm 130
Open to all employees

In the News

ENMU implements new safety plan – [the rest of the story]

General Comments and Compliments

The Native American Affairs office would like to thank you for your purchase on Friday. We would also like to apologize for any delays in your orders. We tried our very best to get all the deliveries out on time. Although this was our first Navajo Taco Sale, we raised more than we had expected. All the money is going toward scholarships. Thank you very much. Our next Navajo Taco sale is on Oct. 5.

Quote of the Week

"We should respond to people's personal correspondence and e-mails with the same promptness and courtesy as if they were sitting on our living room couch." – Wendel Sloan

TechTips – Helpful Hints for Using ENMU Technology, Courtesy of ITS
(authored by Ron Obenhaus)

Computing
Outlook series- Save Multiple Attachments Simultaneously
When you receive an Outlook message containing several attached files, you don't have to open and save each file separately. You can save multiple attachments to the same location in a single step. Here's how:

1. Click Save Attachments on the File menu.
2. When the Save All Attachments dialog box opens, click OK.
3. Then select the folder where you want to save the files, and click OK.

Editor's Note: When you use this shortcut, you must save all the files to the same folder. To save each attachment to a different folder, you will need to save them individually.

PowerPoint series- Creating Templates in PowerPoint
Create a slide background that contains the colors, fonts, graphics or logos, and design you wish to use for your presentation. Then save it as a template:

1. Select File from the pull-down menu.
2. Choose Save As.
3. Click the Save as type down-arrow, and then choose Presentation Template or Design Template.
4. Notice that the location has changed to Templates. If this has not occurred, locate the Templates folder residing within the Office folder and double click on the Presentations Designs folder to open it.
5. Now click in the File Name list box and type a name for your template file.
6. Click Save.

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the red and white shield with a red “M” by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button.  Choose “VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box.  Then choose “About VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box.  There are two things to look for; one is the “Virus Definitions” which should be at 5110 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- Forwarding a message from voicemail

1. During or at the end of message, press 1 3
2. Record your comments
3. When finished recording or if you choose not to include
4. Comments, press #
5. Enter up to ten addresses (mailbox number)
6. When finished addressing, press #
7. Press # to send the message

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

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

Don't Let Lifting Become a Strain

There are four questions to ask before you begin lifting:

1. Is this too heavy for me to lift and carry alone?
2. How high do I have to lift it?
3. How far do I have to carry it?
4. Am I trying to impress anyone by lifting this?

After assessing the situation, you can determine if you're able to lift the object on your own or if you should ask for help. At work, contact your supervisor or another employee; at home, ask a friend, family member, or neighbor. Once you've determined that an object is safe for you to lift by yourself, keep the following lifting precautions in mind and make a habit to use them:

*Use slow and smooth movements. Do not use hurried or jerky movements. *Keep your body facing the object while you lift it. Do not twist your back. *Keep the load close to your body. Do not reach out to lift or raise object above your head. *Never carry a load that blocks your vision. *Grip the object with your entire hand, rather than just your fingers. *Draw the object close to you, holding your elbows close to your body to keep the load and your body weight centered. *Let your legs do the work. Bend at the legs and push up from the waist. *Keep your back straight and tighten your stomach muscles. *Use dollies, carts, or other mechanical equipment whenever possible. *Point your feet in the direction you want to move. This will prevent you from twisting your body. *Set the load down by squatting while maintaining the natural curve of your spine. *The best level to lift an object is between your knees to your shoulders. If possible, store materials at knee level. *Reduce the weight and size of the load whenever this is an option. *Don't overdo it! If you have to strain to carry the load, it's too heavy!

You can also reduce the risk of a back injury by keeping your back and abdominal muscles strong and flexible through exercise. Remember also to eat healthy, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and get plenty of sleep. Avoid sleeping on your stomach; this can also cause back strain.

This Safety Tip is brought to you by the National Safety Council.

Student News

Attention Fall 2007 graduates – Apply to graduate today. Your form may be faxed to us or dropped by our office. All instructions are on page one of the application sheets. Graduation forms are located at www.enmu.edu/graduation.

* Have all repeats completed at Registrars and all "I" grades changed by your instructor if you need the class for your major.
* If you have transfer work, all of your transcripts will need to be sent to ENMU and all transfer classes will need to be entered from your transfer work prior to approving your graduation forms.
* Pay the cashier for graduation.

Phyllis Seefeld, Manager of Student Records, 562.2926,  phyllis.seefeld@enmu.edu

Fall 2007 Partners Training –Counseling and Career Services will conduct Partners Training beginning Monday, Sept. 17, in SAS 214. Please be aware that each session is limited to 25 students and students must pre-register to attend. Below is a schedule of the dates and times for the sessions we will hold this semester. At this time, NO make-up sessions are planned.

Monday, September 17: 9am - 11am, 1pm - 3pm, and 3:30 - 5:30pm

Tuesday, September 18: 8am - 10am and 1pm - 3pm

Wednesday, September 19: 8:30am - 10:30am, and 5 - 7pm

Thursday, September 20: 9am- 11am, 2 - 4pm, and 6 - 8pm

Friday, September 21: 9am - 11am and 2pm - 4pm

If a student has already attended Partners Training or is a graduate student, they will not be required to take the training again.

For more information, or to pre-register call 562-2211.

Games Free to Students –Eastern New Mexico University students receive free admittance to all home volleyball, football, and basketball games with their student ID. Students will also receive free admittance to the men and women's home soccer games. Come enjoy and support the games!

Housing and Residence Life has positions open at the San Juan Village front desk. Both workstudy and student hire positions are available.  Interested students can pick up applications in the Housing Office located in the Campus Union Building or at the San Juan Village Community Center.

The 2007-2008 Student Handbook will be available approximately Oct. 1. The 2006-2007 Student Handbook will be valid until the new ones arrive.  If you have any questions or concerns, call 562.2221.

Student organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 6 ENMU Homecoming Parade can apply at the Alumni Affairs office located in the Administration Building. Deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 28 at noon.

All individuals wishing to participate in the parade must register by Friday, Sept. 28. Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant's name in the parade program that is distributed along the parade route. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Abilene and Third, going north to First Street and west on First Street to ENMU Campus. This year's theme is "Homecoming at the Forum."

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Brooke S. Parker in the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125. The office is located in Room 101 of the Administration Building.

Nominate ENMU students for Young Global Leaders Summit – [details]

New location for Student Personel Action Notice (SPAN) forms – SPAN's will be available in the Financial Aid Office, Student Academic Services (SAS) Building, Room 107, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office of Career Services and Counseling will continue to have job listings online at: www.enmu.edu/studentlife/career/on-campus/.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

In conjunction with Constitution Day activities, ENMU-Roswell is hosting a special reception to salute the veterans of Walker Air Force Base on Monday, Sept. 17. The reception will be held at 3 p.m. in Room 115 of the Lawrence C. Harris Occupational Technology Center at 20 West Mathis St. on campus. Veterans and any former WAFB civilian employees are invited to attend and learn about plans for a WAFB museum and share their ideas.

“Since word has gotten out that there is a steering committee exploring the possibility of establishing an air and space museum, we have been contacted by several Walker Air Force Base Veterans who would like to see the rich history of Walker AFB preserved,” said Mary Gayle Wood, Secretary for the Aviation Center Complex Steering Committee. “Many have already offered to donate personal pieces of memorabilia and have expressed a desire to have their stories and recollection of historical military events recorded by the media arts and history departments from ENMU-Roswell.”

If you are a WAFB veteran or know of someone that would like to be included in the progress updates, please contact Mary Gayle Wood, Secretary, ENMU-Roswell Aviation Center Complex Steering Committee at 505.347.2187 or at marygayle.wood@roswell.enmu.edu.

The two-time Grammy Award winning band Brave Combo will be a featured act during the Chile Cheese Festival in Roswell on Saturday, Sept. 29. ENMU-Roswell is presenting the free concert in celebration of the university’s 50th anniversary. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. at the Roswell Civic Center Plaza. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the show.

Together since 1979, the Denton, Texas, based band has been called “America’s premier contemporary polka band.” But Brave Combo also plays a diverse mix of music and has been described as a hot jazz quintet, a rollicking rock'n'roll bar band, a Tex-Mex conjunto, a sizzling blues band, a saucy cocktail combo, a deadly serious novelty act, a Latin orchestra, and one of America's dance bands par excellence.

Keyboardist, guitarist, accordionist, and singer Carl Finch founded the band. Alongside Finch for most of Brave Combo's 27 years has been multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Barnes, who joined in 1983. Barnes is known for his lively and imaginative stage wear, as well as playing an array of reeds and woodwinds, harmonica, pennywhistle, and guitars, sometimes playing in multiple, simultaneous combinations. Rounding out the current line-up are trumpet and flugelhorn player Danny O'Brien, drummer Alan Emert and Ann Marie Harrop on bass guitar.

Brave Combo has charmed countless listeners and won avid devotees as they play some 150 dates a year all over the country. They've taken their polka-plus-more sound multiple times to Japan and Europe, including appearances at such Continental festivals as Roskilde (Denmark), Printemps de Bourges (France), Steirischer Herbst (Austria), Storsjoyran (Sweden), and Lowlands (Holland). For more information on the band, go to www.brave.com

Off-Campus News

La Escalera Art Guild's September meeting will be held Monday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.  in the Golden Acres Community Room at 718 Wylie Cox Circle in Portales.  This is a Salad Supper so please bring a salad and enjoy an instructional art video with us.  Refreshments will be provided. There will be drawings for door prizes.  Guests who are considering membership are welcome. For more information please visit:  http://laescaleraartguild.googlepages.com/home

Free Grub for Students – The Thomas More Catholic Center at 1520 S. Avenue O offers:

Free lunch every Thursday for all ENMU students from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Free movie and ice cream every Thursday evening at 7 p.m.

Discussion Group - Sunday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m.  (every other week)

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

First Annual Chalk Art Festival at Roswell Museum and Art Center

Roswell Museum and Art Center (RMAC) is pleased to announce Roswell’s first annual Chalk Art Festival on
Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, which is based on 16th century Italian street painting traditions, will allow participants of all ages and skill levels to create their own masterpieces on pathways along Spring River in front of the Museum.

Held in conjunction with RMAC’s 70th Birthday Block Party, the day will be filled with family-friendly art activities, music, art and craft vendors, giant puppet and stiltwalking performances, and a big birthday cake.

Admission to the block party and chalk art festival event is free, and the fee to participate as a chalk artist is $10 for individuals and $20 for teams of 2 or more to cover the cost of supplies. Individuals, families, schools, and neighborhoods are all encouraged to participate. Registration forms and guidelines are available for download at www.roswellmuseum.org or by calling 624.6744, ext. 21.

Space is limited so pre-registration is
recommended.

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

FULL-TIME

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II-SANITATION

WATER DEPARTMENT LABORER

PART-TIME

TRANSIT DRIVER FOR PORTALES AREA TRANSIT

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

SEASONAL, PART-TIME TEMPORARY

YOUTH FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH FOOTBALL SCOREKEEPER

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL SCOREKEEPER

YOUTH SOCCER 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 356.6662 ext. 22.   

Recurring Information Resources

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]

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

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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