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President's Pinic: 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2

Come Hungry, Leave Happy – The President's Picnic is at 5:30 p.m. this Friday, May 2, at the President's House (just northwest of Greyhound Arena). All employees and their families and guests are welcome. Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers with all the fixin's and drinks will be provided. Entertainment will be by the ENMU Steel Drum Band. (graphic by Casey Gregerson)

Mystery Photo Contest

Win a Certificate to Burger King – All employees who correctly identify this lovely staff or faculty member by 5 p.m. on Thursday will be entered in a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to the Portales Burger King. Send your guesses to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Graduate School Dean Retiring to Ruidoso Mountains (Interview with Dr. Phillip Shelley, Dean of Graduate School) by Wendel Sloan Communication Services
	Where were you born, and what did your parents do. I was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico. My mother was a public school teacher, artist, author, and, in general, a very free thinker.  My father was a retired Lt. Colonel who was a businessman when I was young and later he became an adult probation and parolee officer.  My adopted great-grandfather, grandfather, and my father all served in the horse cavalry and I have spent a large part of my life around the ponies. What was your life like growing up, activities in school, brothers and sisters, etc.? I grew up spending my time equally between Las Cruces and on a farm/ranch north of Las Cruces and south of Hatch  (this had been my grandfather's place and my uncles ran
(photo by Casey Gregerson)

it).  I loved the ranch life and my older cousin and I had intended totake over part of the place when we finished high school, but shortly after graduation my cousin was killed in an automobile accident and with his loss so went my chances of being a chile farmer/ livestock raiser. 

My father had never finished high school as he was a war orphan from Serbia. When I decided to try college, he took the GRE and went to college with me. We had several classes together, but he was a much better student than I was.   I played football, basketball, ran track, swum competitively, and boxed as a young man.  I have an older sister and a younger brother who I spent much of my free time pestering.

Tell us about your own family?

I have been married to my lovely wife, Donna, for 39 years. She is from Albuquerque and her grandfather was the editor of the Albuquerque Journal for many years.  We have one son, Matt, who lives with his wife, Ashley, in Albuquerque.  My wife has worked for ENMU off and on over the past 20 years and my son went to ENMU for his first two year of college before transferring to NMSU.  He then went on to the University of Denver where he completed his master's degree in international and intercultural communications.  He has lived and worked in México and Costa Rica.  My family means the world to me and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful partner and to have raised such a great son.

Where did you get your degrees from, majors, etc.?

I received my bachelor's degree from NMSU, my master's from the University of Northern Colorado, and my Ph.D. from Washington Sate University – all three degrees in anthropology.  In 1973 I recevied a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study stone tool manufacturing with Don Crabtree of Twin Falls, Idaho. This was a wonderful experience.  Don was a very unassuming man who gave of his knowledge freely.  This started me on my first professional specialty: lithic or stone tool technology.  When I went on to WSU I concentrated on what is known as quaternary studies and developed my second specialty: geoarchaelogy.

Tell us about your hobbies?

I spend my leisure time hunting, fishing, hiking and gardening when the weather is nice, and when it isn't I watch sports, play cards, go to the horse races and read. 

Tell us about your interests in sports, personal participation, etc.?

I am a football and boxing fanatic.  One of my life time dreams is to see a world championship boxing match live.  From time to time I play a little golf – badly.

What jobs have you held since graduating from college?

I have had a wide variety of jobs both before and after graduating from college. I worked selling sporting goods, in a hardware store, a lumber company, driving a delivery truck, as a veterinarian's assistant, as a groundskeeper, an archaeologist, a professor, an administrator, and as the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Officer.

Tell us about your jobs at Eastern, and the years you held them?  How did you feel about being dean of the Graduate School?

I came to ENMU in 1977 as a research associate with the Salmon Ruins project.  I was hired to be the director of the Lithics Laboratory.  That project was completed in the early 1980s and when I finished my Ph.D. in 1983, I became a tenure track faculty member here. 

I have moved up through the ranks from assistant professor to full professor and have served as a department chair, director of the Honors Program, associate graduate dean, and graduate dean for the past 11 years.  The graduate dean's job is the best job on campus in my mind.  I have a wonderful staff that keeps us running and working with both fellow faculty and graduate students. It is a great reward in itself.

 What do you think are Eastern’s strengths?

Several years ago, I served on a state committee and one of the other members of that committee was my ex-college dean from my student days at NMSU.  He was a very imposing individual to me when I was an undergraduate and I found it a real treat to serve on a committee with him.  After the first meeting of the group, I went over to re-introduce myself and I was quite surprised that he remembered me – probably for all the wrong reasons, but that is even a longer story.  As we were finishing catching up he turned to me and said, "ENMU is the finest public liberal arts university in New Mexico and possibly the Southwest. Please share this with your President." 

Needless to say, I was very surprised and quite pleased and I shared his sentiments with President Frost.  I still think this is true and I am very proud to have been part of the institution for over 30 years.

What will you miss most about Eastern?

I will miss so many people here that it would take all the space you have for this story to name them. After 30 years I believe I know almost everyone on campus and will miss seeing them.

From a professional standpoint, what are your passions? My professional passion is in preserving, protecting and promoting the prehistoric and historic past of our beautiful state.  I have driven every paved road in the state and most of the dirt ones, and I have made a few of my own.  What are some of the things you find most fascinating about anthropology?

Anthropology provides a holistic scientific view of the world we live in through time and space.  We were the first academicians to embrace evolutionary thinking , cultural relativity and ethnocentrism.  Studying how people have managed to survive and thrive in all of their various ways, in lush and hostile environments, provides insights into our species that cannot be gained any other way.

 What are your plans for retirement?

We plan to relocate to Ruidoso.  Both Donna and I love the mountains. The Ruidoso area has been the focus of my archaeological research for the past 15 or so years.  I am going to open up a consulting business and continue to do archaeology and historic preservation-related work.  I also want to finish a few projects that I have never found the time to complete and spend as much time as I can with my family and friends.

 What are your thoughts about life in general, and what gives your life meaning?

The Big question: love gives life meaning in my opinion. Sharing with others is the greatest reward I know.   I believe individuals need to be responsible for their own actions and not blame someone else or something else for their failure or successes.  I have never found anything or anyone to be absolutely correct and I am not a big believer in the truth with a capital "T". Clearly, there are many truths and we all select the ones we wish to believe in.

ENMU Names New Dean of Graduate School by Rebecca Wise Communication Services

Dr. Linda Weems, graduate coordinator, program director and professor in the communicative disorders program, has been named the new dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Weems earned her B.S. in communicative disorders at ENMU in 1974 and her M.S and Ph.D. in speech-language pathology from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1976 and 1985, respectively. She was born and raised in Portales. Dr. Weems worked as a speech therapist in the clinical setting for eight years before becoming a professor at Northern Arizona University. She worked at NAU for nine years before coming to

ENMU in 1995. She has spent the last 22 years as a professor of higher education, the last 13 at ENMU, and 11 years as program director.

Her appointment will begin July 1. She replaces Dr. Phillip Shelley.

Retiring Criminal Justice Prof Following Bluegrass Trail Story and photo by Marc Schoder Communication Services

Dr. Melissa Blevins, professor of criminal justice, is getting ready to embark on the next phase of her life. “Simply put, we are going to enjoy the rewards that have come from working hard and investing in ourselves,” she said. She added that she and her husband, Ron, look forward to taking their time getting from point A to point B. “Stopping, studying, observing, feeling, reflecting on the marvelous landscapes and peoples in our travels,” she said. Tthe husband and wife duo will take in Alaska sometime this year, followed by the Canadian Maritimes next year. Also planned are trips to Ireland, New Zealand., and all across the United States. They are both big bluegrass fans, playing guitar and mandolin, respectively, and will follow a trail of bluegrass festivals.

"There is a bluegrass song called “Prisoner of the Highway.”  That describes Ron and me so well.  We love the open road, meeting people who have similar interests as we do and fine, fine music."

Dr. Blevins said that she will miss the interaction with students. “I have considered myself an advocate for students for positive curriculum and program change that would serve to develop their competencies to compete successfully within their career field,” she said. She also enjoyed advising students on career choices in the criminal justice system and offering support to non-traditional students as they struggled with balancing responsibilities of their families, work, and school.

“They were as much an inspiration to me as many said I was to them,” Dr. Blevins said.

As a result of here advising role, Delta Mu and the Criminal Justice Association raised a fairly substantial amount of money scholarships. “As a result of their hard work, there will be yearly criminal justice scholarships available for the next 8 years,” she said. 

Dr. Blevins will also miss the colleagues who encouraged her efforts to move the criminal justice program online.

Although she does not want to think back, only forward, she did reflect on her accomplishments.

“If I am so fortunate to leave an impression at ENMU, I hope it will be one that embraces my core values of hard work, being open and honest with my colleagues, and being an advocate for student learning and success. A wonderful thing about being a teacher is that you do touch the lives of many students. It is a joy if I have positively contributed to another's life."

When asked if she is ready for retirement, she beams, "Let's get it on!"

Employee Briefs

ENMU Honors Retirees

Lucky Number 7 – Seven retiring employees from Eastern New Mexico University attended a Thursday ceremony in the Student Academic Services Building honoring their years of service.  They were (L-R): Dr. Melissa Blevins, professor of criminal justice; Valiente Mills, custodian; Victor Babilonia, athletics equipment manager; Rosemary Mathews, mathematical sciences secretary; Jean Sparkman, lead instructional TV facilitator at Roswell; Pat Dodd, accounting clerk; and Dr. Phillip Shelley, Graduate School dean. Not present were Viviano Archuleta, Joanne Dickenson, Steve Dilg, Ruben Galban and Gary Musgrave. (photo by Marc Schoder)

Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, spoke about his book "Love Amid the Turmoil" to the Extension Association of New Mexico's annual meeting on Friday at the Memorial Building in Portales.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his composition titled “Song of Light”performed at the Society of Composers, Inc. New Music Festival held at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas on April 19.  The performers were oboist Dr. Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, lyric soprano Dr. Jean Wozencraft-Ornellas, professor of music, and Dal Porto at the piano.

Kristin Kuhlmann, director of ENMU Health Services, recently attended the annual Western Institute of Nursing (WIN) conference in Anaheim, Calif.  Kris was one of the UNM nursing doctoral students who won the prestigious Golden DUNG (Dynamically Unique Nurses with Gumption) for a research report parody on Chocolate Consumption by Nursing Doctoral Students:  Is it the Quality or the Quantity?  To anyone’s best recollection, the award was first presented in 1981, and UNM has never had the honor of winning.  The DUNG will be housed in the UNM College of Nursing trophy case until next year’s conference.  ( Kris is in the front row, far left with her doctoral student colleagues: UNM dean of nursing , Dr. Karen Carlson,  is in the back row, far left.)

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his orchestral composition titled “Song of Eternity” released April 15 on ERM Media’s “Masterworks of the New Era – Volume 12” 4-CD set.  It was recorded by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and an excerpt of the work can be heard online at http://www.numusicdirect.com/MW12.html.

$40,000 Woman – Liz Wooley, curriculum coordinator for Academic Services, recently won $40,000 playing the Powerball Lottery. Liz picked four of the five white ball numbers correctly, plus the powerball. She also bought a Power Play mutiplier which increased her winnings by four from $10,000 to $40,000.

Dr. Jordan Kobritz, assistant professor of sport management, addressed the sport marketing class at Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business on April 14 on the subject of "Theory to Practice in Sport Marketing."

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Cynthia Kleyn-Kennedy, doctoral student at TTU, have had an article published in the latest issue of Educational Technology Vol 48, no 3. May-June 2008 issue.

During a St. Patrick's Day luncheon at COPE, (R) Dr. Jerry Harmon, dean of the College of Education and Technology, honored Dr. Albert Bettina, Emeritus Dean of Education, by saying he could claim his seat anytime he wanted. So, last week when the two met over nominations for the new Education Hall of Honor, Dr. Bettina claimed his rightful place. (photo by Cheryl Reeves)

The late Jack Williamson has had a feature on Mars named after him – [details]

Nominations Sought for ENMU Educators Hall of Honors           

The preparation of outstanding educators has been central to the mission of Eastern New Mexico University from its 1927 authorization as a normal school and establishment as a junior college in 1934 to its development into the state’s premier comprehensive university today.  Education graduates from ENMU long have exemplified professional excellence throughout the state of New Mexico and beyond.  Today’s education graduates continue the traditions of excellence established by their predecessors and are eagerly sought for the quality educational experiences they can provide.

Eastern New Mexico University, the College of Education and Technology and the ENMU Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of the Eastern New Mexico Educators Hall of Honors. [continued]

Dr. Judy Armstrong, retiring provost of ENMU-Roswell, will be the spring commencement speaker for ENMU-Portales. Commencement will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 in Greyhound Arena. At press time, there had been 355 applications for spring graduation. “Dr. Armstrong has done a remarkable job,” said President Gamble.  “She took over a campus that was already good and made it even better.  She has kept ENMU-Roswell on the cutting edge of vocational and academic programs that serve the community, state and nation.  Dr. Armstrong has set an incredibly high standard for her successor.  We also greatly appreciate her willingness to stay on until the next provost is in place.” Dr. Armstrong said, “I considered it a privilege to serve the citizens of Chaves County as Provost of ENMU-Roswell and I appreciate the outstanding team of faculty, staff, and administrators who worked with me at the Roswell campus to carry on

the fine tradition of superior student learning, extraordinary customer service, and commitment to economic development,” said Dr. Armstrong. “I appreciate the support that Dr. Gamble has shown to our campus and to our community. I’m confident that my successor will continue the progress we’ve made and will lead the campus in exciting new directions for the benefit of our future students,” she said.

 Since Dr. Armstrong became provost, enrollment reached new highs, surpassing the 4,200 mark in the fall of 2005. More than 150 online courses are now offered each semester. New partnerships have been forged with a number of institutions, like New Mexico Highlands University, New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico State University, and the University of New Mexico.

The campus also partnered with other community and national entities to bring the International Law Enforcement Academy, New Mexico Youth Challenge, New Mexico MESA, and the Flight Safety Training Center to the Roswell campus. Armstrong also worked with Eastern New Mexico University to bring in additional instructional television courses and new degree programs to better serve Chaves County residents wanting to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees without leaving Roswell.

ENMU-Roswell Presidential Search Begins

The search committee charged with recommending a new president of the Roswell Campus of Eastern New Mexico University has begun its work. The Presidential Search Committee met for its initial meeting on April 15. The position announcement is available on the campus web site (www.roswell.enmu.edu).

From applications received, the search committee will identify three to five candidates to invite for campus interviews. The committee will conduct the on-campus interviews and gather input from the faculty, staff, students and community members. Committee members will compile a list of the perceived strengths and weaknesses of each candidate and forward the summaries to the ENMU System president, Dr. Steven Gamble.  Dr. Gamble will consult in person with the search committee, the Board of Regents, and the Community College Board prior to making a decision on the selection of the president.

“I invite all interested personnel to meet with the candidates during their on-campus interviews and to provide the search committee with their observations,” said Dr. Gamble. “I also invite all campus community members to address any questions regarding the search to me or Mrs. Betty Patton, Search Committee Chair.”

Groups Get in Free to High Plains Film Fest on May 4

Non-profit and educational groups will get in free to the High Plains Film Festival at Eastern from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, at the University Theatre Center. Tickets for individuals are $5 at the door.

Screenings will begin at 3:30 p.m. for approximately eight short winning films, up to 10 minutes long, in the categories of animation, documentary/experimental and dramatic. Winners were chosen from pre-college and college and beyond divisions.

A special screening of the 1969 Academy Award-nominated documentary "King: A Filmed Record…Montgomery to Memphis" will be held at 1:30 p.m.  The documentary was directed by Sidney Lumet and Joseph Mankiewicz, and edited by Jack Sholder.  Sholder, a judge for the High Plains Film Fest, will be present to discuss the documentary.  He is an Emmy and Grand Prix award-winning editor and director who leads the Motion Picture and Television Program at Western Carolina University.

Other judges include actress Joan Leslie, who appeared with Humphrey Bogart in "High Sierra," with James Cagney in "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and with Gary Cooper in "Sergeant York."

Another panelist is former ENMU student and screenwriter Diana Ossana, who collaborated with Larry McMurtry on "Brokeback Mountain," which won both an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Screenplay in 2005.

Gov. Bill Richardson's office is also judging.

The film festival celebrates ENMU's Digital Cinema Arts program, established in 2006, and New Mexico's growing film industry, said Michael Sitton, dean of ENMU's College of Fine Arts.

For more information, check the festival Web site at www.enmu.edu/filmfest or call 575.562.2373. 

Eastern Junior to Intern in Washington, D.C. by Marc Schoder Communication Services
	Eastern New Mexico University junior Erin Griffith will intern in the Washington press department of New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman this summer.  The Albuquerque native is one of eight New Mexican interns working for the senator during her session from June 28 through Aug. 2. “Since this internship is related to what I want to do as a career, I thought it would be an amazing opportunity to see if this type of work and environment is really compatible with my goals,” said Ms. Griffith. She added that by being a double major in communication and political science, she hopes she knows the needs of a press office and has a firm understanding of the political questions. Ms. Griffith said that she looks forward to seeing how Congress truly works and how the representative and constituent relationship unfolds. “I will also be happy to see real public transportation and the free museums that the area has to offer,” she said.
(photo by Casey Gregerson)

ENMU Offers In-State Tuition Rates for Texas Nurses

All nurses with associate degrees who live with 135 miles of Eastern New Mexico University, or are taking six or fewer hours, can earn Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees by taking online courses from ENMU at New Mexico in-state tuition rates.   

The BSN Completion Program is available to associate degree registered nurses and diploma RNs who take junior- and senior-level online courses from ENMU.

“It isn’t realistic these days to ask a nurse who has worked 50 hours a week to sit in a classroom another six hours every week.  So we transformed the program into a user-friendly online one, “said Dr. Leslie Paternoster, director of nursing.

The tuition waiver for Texas residents who live within 135 miles of ENMU means that nursing students will only pay $131.50 per credit hour.

Registered nurses may enroll at the beginning of any semester, summer, fall or spring.  The summer session begins June 2. 

More information  about the degree can be found at www.enmu.edu/nursing, or by calling the nursing admissions office at 575.562.2833. 

Two Upward Bound Students at ENMU Receive $20,000 Dell Scholarships

Needs-Based Dell Scholars Program Recognizes Low-Income Students Who Are Determined to Succeed

As part of a scholarship program unique in the type of students it supports and how it fosters those students on their path to a college degree, the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation’s Dell Scholars Program has awarded 254 new Dell Scholars with $5 million in scholarship funds, including two students, Yuridia Leyva and Barbara Vidal from Clovis High School, who are participants in the Eastern New Mexico University Upward Bound program.

Dell Scholars will receive $20,000 each to continue their higher education for the next six years. In addition, the Dell Scholars program provides its students with technology, resources and mentoring to ensure they have the support they need to obtain a college degree. 

“We are so proud of Yuridia and Barbara for this exciting recognition from a prestigious, national scholarship program,” said Susan Cramp, director of the ENMU Upward Bound Program. “These students are remarkable in their determination to succeed, complete a college-readiness program, and pursue a college degree to realize their goals. Yuridia and Barbara were the only two New Mexico 2008 High School Graduates to receive the Dell’s scholarship,” said Ms. Cramp.

For more information about the Upward Bound Program at ENMU, call Susan Cramp at 562.2452.

Bee Colony Latest Addition at Natural History Museum – [from Portales News-Tribune]

New Announcements/Impending Deadlines Begin Here

Wellness Tennis Tournament This Saturday – All employees are invited to watch the end-of-the-semester Wellness tennis tournament among employees, beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday at the University tennis courts. For more information, contact Bob Vartabedian at ext. 2312.

New Mexico Student Loans Donates to ENMU

Yearly Donation – On Friday morning (left) Woody Farber of New Mexico Student Loans donated a check for $3,278 to ENMU president Steven Gamble for ENMU's scholarship fund in the president's office in the Administration Building. New Mexico Student Loans makes a donation every year. (photo by Wanda Newberry)

Training Sessions for Purchasing Card Set for April 29 – The Business Office has added an additional training session for the recently approved changes to the Purchasing Card and Travel policies.

The additional training session will be at 8:30 a.m. on April 29 in the Pecos Room and at 1:30 p.m. in the Laguna Room in the CUB.

ENMU Hosting 'Bachelor of Fine Arts' Art Show Through May 8
by Rebecca Wise
Communication Services

The Department of Art at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is presenting the bachelor of fine arts exhibit during library hours through May 9. Library hours are: Sunday, noon-midnight; Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–midnight; Friday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

The show includes the following graduating students' work:

Heather Cardenas from Clayton, N .M., is  graduating with an emphasis in graphic design.  She will show work that ranges from print pieces and jewelry to logos she has designed for companies such as Clovis Chiropractic, Grip Golf Shoe Company, Red Dog Construction and the art exhibition "Food Poisoning" that was on campus.  

Heather  says, “ Overall, my education here at Eastern in the  art  department has been great ;, the teachers really help you show your style through your work, whether it be a print design or a wood sculpture. Everyone has a great attitude because we all get to do what we love everyday.”  

 Heather ' s show will be available for viewing April 28-May 2.

Melanie Lucero, who is graduating with an emphasis in graphic design, will show work that ranges from postcards and brochures to logos and posters. Melanie explains her passion for graphic design : “I think graphic design is something you see everyday, yet people take it for granted. I’m glad I have the opportunity to show my work in Eastern’s gallery. I think it shows people that graphic design is an art form and should be viewed as such.”  

 Melanie’s show will be available for viewing May 5-9. 

Victoria Montoya from Cimarron, N .M., speaks of her art work : “ Art allows me to step into my mind, pull out an idea, and watch it come to life.”   

Victoria’s pieces are mostly paintings featuring themes of “macabre and bizarre with a touch of personal emotion.” Victoria hopes to  "continue making art that will peel the layers back and find the vulnerable truth for myself and others.”  

Victoria’s show will be available for viewing May 5-9.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Susan Pippin at 575.-562 .-2778.

ENMU Hosting Communication Festival on April 30 – May 2

Eastern’s Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences invites the public to attend this year’s Communication Festival in the Communication Building on April 30 through May 2.

The Festival is designed to give students the opportunity to display their work in the areas of video, writing, photography and design. The exhibits will open on April 30 at 10 a.m. and will be available for viewing until 5 p.m. on May 2.  The exhibits will be open at 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily.

The videos will be shown in the Communication Building in Room 111 at 6 p.m. The awards ceremony will be Thursday, May 1 at 3 p.m.

“The Communication Festival is a great opportunity for students to show off their work and be recognized for all their long hours and creativity,” said Marc Schoder, one of the events organizers.

For more information, contact Marc Schoder at 505.238.7718.

Senates' Performance Pay Surveys

The Support and Professional Senates have been working together to address concerns regarding the issues surrounding performance pay and evaluations. In meetings with Dr. Gamble and Elaine Ennis, they have taken this issue seriously and have reviewed our concerns and the issues. The information concerning their proposal for distribution of performance pay dollars can be found [here]. Please take a moment to look at the memos from Dr. Gamble and from the sub-committee with proposed changes regarding performance pay [here].

Time is of the essence. Please use the voting buttons to indicate “reviewed & no concerns” or “reviewed & concerns”. Your response will help us know whether or not to move forward with the proposal as presented. If you are accessing your email via the web, you will not see a voting button but you can respond to any one of the senators with your vote.  And for those areas who have employees who do not have a computer, please print this information out and share this with them.  If they have concerns, please let a senator know [list of senators].

Phil Gill, President Professional Senate, and Bonnie Sink, President Support Senate

Lots of Characters Attend Bob Vartabedian's Farewell at Jo Laney's Funky House (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Office Max Offers ENMU Volume Discounts – Office Max has set up ENMU's profile to offer better volume discounts.   This means to you better savings when using your Purchasing Card.  If the buys are over the Purchasing Card limit or too bulky, they now will accept purchase orders through ENMU's authorized buyers.   To obtain Office Max in-store discount cards and online set-up forms, please attend the next Purchasing Card Training or contact the Purchasing Office at 2425 for more information. 

Computer Club Has Kickoff Meeting – The ENMU Computer Club had its kickoff meeting on Thursday, April 17. Twenty-five students and faculty members from the Information Systems and Computer Sciences departments attended.

The agenda included the purposes of the club, the upcoming election for the club officers in the fall, and fundraising opportunities during the summer. Four students were the lucky recipients of flash drives, which were raffled off at the end of the meeting. Students will be informed of any updates or upcoming events by e-mail.

International Club's End of Year Celebration (photos by Erin Griffith)
International graduates wait to get their sashes from President Gamble
2007-2008 International Club officers receive certificates	2008-2009 International Club officers are presented
	Diana Cordova and Veena Parboteeah cut the cake.
Guanruo (Mini) Tian speaks after receiving her sash.

Hispanic Affairs Banquet Set for May 8 – Hispanic Affairs is celebrating their Hispanic Students’ Honor Banquet. The theme is “Noche de Talento Hispano” (Night of Hispanic Talent). Graduates will be honored with a sash and the entertainment for the night will be our own Hispanic students performing and competing for two $300 scholarships. The audience will vote on who deserves to win based on the students’ performance and talent.

Tickets are $15 per person. The deadline to RSVP with payment is April 30 at the Office of Hispanic Affairs or Diana Cordova. If you have any questions call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu

Date: May 8
Location: Ballroom
Time: 6 p.m.

Scenes from Greek Week (photos by Angela Ayers)
Male Bonding
	"You've heard of Speed Racer, right?"
Students got scrambled eggs for breakfast the next morning.
	"Free pie! What a school!"
"Mama told me not to come."

Greek Week Rock Band

Zeta Tau Alpha's 'Got Five' – played at least three chords on their air guitars during their rendition of Pink's "Get the Party Started."

Muddy Waters During ASENMU/ENMU Foundation Mud Volleyball Tournament (photos and video by Wendel Sloan)
Video Alert – [mud volleyball]	Funds raised went to ENMU Foundation

Scenes from Employees' Mud Volleyball Team (photos by Wanda Newberry)
The "Lame Ducks" actually won a match!

ENMU Hosting “Push Pin” Art Show Through May 8

The Department of Art at Eastern New Mexico University is presenting “Push Pin,” an exhibit for any art that can be hung on the wall with a push pin. The exhibit is available for viewing during library hours through May 8.

Library hours are: Sunday, noon to midnight; Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The show is still receiving entries from artists in all categories. The size limitation on the entries is no bigger than 8.5 x 11 inches. There is no theme to the show but entries include poetry, photography, animation stills and collages.

Entering and admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Susan Pippin at 575.562.2778.

Commencement Reception Set for May 9 – The commencement reception for ENMU graduates of spring 2008 will be Friday, May 9, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building.  Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited.  The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association.

New Mexico State Department of Transportation

The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently met in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building to discuss area transportation issues. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Dr. Mancusi Organizing Food Walk for May 30 – On Friday, May 30, Roberto Mancusi, assistant professor of music, will be doing a Food Walk from the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Clovis to the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Portales (20 miles).  The walk will begin at 7a.m.  This is to raise awareness of the hunger problem in our area and to raise money for the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico and the Portales Dream Center. 

Everyone is welcome to join him on the walk.  In addition, he is asking for donations (either per mile or in one lump sum), as well as assistance (i.e. publicity, in-kind donations, etc.). 

All money raised will be divided between both centers.  For more information, contact Roberto at 562.2371 or 356.3106.

International Students Visit OKC Memorial and Clinton Library by Connie Zhang (courtesy photos)
	From Oklahoma City to Little Rock, international students experienced a recent meaningful three-day trip to learn American culture and history.    Organized by Robert Vartabedian, vice president for Academic Affairs, nine international students and two faculty members from China made the road trip to visit Clinton Presidential Library [continued]

Academic Affairs VP Candidates Announced – Three candidates will be interviewed for vice president for Academic Affairs. They are Dr. Jamie Laurenz, associate vice president for Research and Academic Support, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Dr. Richard Beck, associate vice president for Academic and Student Affairs, Angelo State University; and Dr. Robert Nelsen, vice provost, University of Texas-Dallas. Dr. Laurenz was on campus Thursday and Friday, April 24-25. Dr. Beck will visit campus Monday and Tuesday, April 28-29, and Dr. Nelsen's campus interview is Thursday and Friday, May 1-2.

Letters of application, CVs, and statements from each candidate are posted on the search website, www.enmu.edu/vpaasearch, under the "Search Updates" link, and detailed interview itineraries will be posted as soon as they are available.  There will be opportunities for the campus community to meet each candidate and to provide input to the search committee.

Dr. Richard Beck, associate vice president for Academic and Student Affairs, Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas, will be on campus Monday-Tuesday, April 28-29, as a candidate for the position of vice president for Academic Affairs.

Please take the opportunity to meet Dr. Beck during one of the campus forums on Monday afternoon, April 28.  All take place in the Pecos Room of the CUB.

            2:15 p.m. – Department Chairs and Graduate Coordinators

            3 p.m. – Faculty

            4 p.m. – Campus Community

            5 p.m. – Students  

Football Team Hosts Saturday Golf Tournament in Clovis (photos by Wendel Sloan)
	"Mulligans are not transferable."
Draco Miller (right) was the brains.
Coach Ribaudo consoles the team that, despite shooting a 69, finished last.
Despite admonitions, some mulligans did apparently get transferred.

Video Alert
	Watch video of Greyhound football team's new spread offense vs. the Alumni in Saturday's game – [video] (video by Wendel Sloan)

Hop on the Bus, Gus

"I Can't Drive 55!" (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Ralphie Greyhound Now Has Facebook Account – Ralphie Greyhound now has a Facebook account. All you need to sign up for your own account is an ENMU e-mail address. To sign up, go to www.facebook.com. To add Ralphie Greyhound as a friend, search for his name. For more information, e-mail greyhound@enmu.edu.

Also Join ENMU's MySpace Page – ENMU has over 350 friends on its MySpace page. You can find it at [www.myspace.com/EasternNewMexico]

Register for KENW Online Auction – [details]

Guest Writers at Williamson Lectureship (photos by Dr. Patrice Caldwell)
Stephen Gould	Connie Willis and and Joan Saberhagen
	Alberto Rojo
Chris Stasheff

Stephen Haffner (Haffner Press) presented a $1,500 check to the Williamson Scholarship fund.

Portales Information Center at ENMU-Roswell Reopens – The ENMU-Portales Information Center at ENMU-Roswell has reopened in Room 120 of the Arts and Sciences Center. The Center provides information about offerings from ENMU-Portales.

The office hours for Sigrid Lindsey, Outreach Coordinator, are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and by appointment on Thursday and Friday. Her number is 575.624.7439.

The office hours for Lori Gomez, Senior Secretary, are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Her number is 575.624.7221. The ENMU IP phone is ext. 7913 (works from the Portales campus).

LaNeva Madden Shoots Dove in Almost-Blooming Yucca

Santa Fe Offering Scholarship for Junior and Senior Education Majors – The City Different Retired Educators of Santa Fe, New Mexico, are offering a $500 scholarship.  “Preference given to natives or residents from Santa Fe County or Pecos Area and teacher assistants with classroom experience.” 

Financial need will be a factor in awarding this scholarship. Applications are available through the dean, College of Education and Technology, Room 156, Education Building.  The application deadline is June 5.  Faculty members please inform your students of this scholarship opportunity.

For more information contact Bill Gaedke by e-mail at billy.gaedke@enmu.edu.    

Names Withheld

To Protect Their Graduate Assistantships

Fiscal Year Deadlines Announced

June 30 is the fiscal year end. The following are processing cut-off dates:

May 16   

Last date for purchase order requisitions to be received in the business office. 
All merchandise must be  received by June 30, 2008 or it will be charged to the new fiscal year.  Departments planning to make large purchases such as furniture or equipment should begin the purchasing process in April so that merchandise can be delivered by June 30.

June 13
Cut off date for purchasing card transactions to be charged  to 2007-08. 
Statements will be ready to review on June 16. Purchases made on the purchasing card after June 13 will be charged to the new fiscal year.
                          
                          
June 30
Cut off date for travel reimbursement.
All travel for 2007-08 must be submitted by June 30. 

July 9
Interfunds for 2007-08.  
Interfunds for 2007-08 must be received by the  Business Office before July 9. Interfunds received after July 9 will not be processed.
Journal entries for budget transfers and expense transfers must also be received by the Business Office by July 9.

Proud New Mom

Has Devil-May-Care Attitude About Dog Rules – Communicative Disorders graduate student Colita (Hagar) Messer proudly shows off her new baby inside the Administration Building. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Information About Preventing Measles Outbreak – [information]

Information About Summer Immersion Program in Mexico – [information]

Legislative Interns Sought – The New Mexico Legislature invites applicants for two internship positions. Interns will be assigned to the Legislative Council Service, the Legislative Education Study Committee or the Legislative Finance Committee. [details]

Academic Honors Convocation Set for May 9 – The Spring 2008 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, May 9 for those students receiving graduation honors.  The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

Planning to Retire by September 1 – The Department of Human Resources would like to encourage any employee who is planning to retire before Sept. 1 to notify their office. They not only like to have the opportunity to assist you with the processes related to retiring, but would like to have the opportunity to honor your service to ENMU. 

They have benefit information for all retirees including those who will be retiring under an alternate plan.

They are located in Admin. 113 and can be reached via phone at 562.2320 or 562.2115.

Assessment Guru Sought – ENMU’s Assessment Committee again invites applications for the coordinator of Student Learning Assessment, beginning August 2008. The successful applicant will have a one- or two-course release to provide academic leadership for University assessment activities. An administrative stipend is also available.

No later than May 1, please send résumé, letter of interest outlining the candidate’s experience with assessment issues, qualifications for the position, and a statement of goals for the position to the Office of Human Resources, ENMU Station 21.  Applicant should hold a full-time faculty position. 

For additional information contact the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or contact Patrice Caldwell via e-mail (Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu) or 562.2315.

Information for Portales Faculty About Advising – [information]

Hardhat Hound Reports April Constructon Schedule – April construction schedule from Hardhat Hound spokesperson Steve Collins [schedule]

2008 Fall Schedule Online at – (after clicking on link, use drop-down menu) [https://itsnv406.enmu.edu:7177/prod/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched]

Strategic Plan 2008-2013 – The future is now!  Members of the campus community are cordially invited to review the draft documents for Eastern New Mexico University’s next five-year plan. Documents relating to the plan’s preparation and the draft document can be found at http://www.enmu.edu/services/planning/strategic-plans.shtml. 

Any comments, suggestions, or questions may be addressed to Dr. Patrice Caldwell (Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu) at 562.2315.

Spring Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Meetings

University Council Meeting
 Monday, April 28
 3:10 pm, Regents Room

Hardhat Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6
Regents Room, Admin. Bldg.

Advertising Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 13
Admin. 218

General Comments and Compliments

Thank you to LeNeva Madden, Angela Ayers and Wanda Newberry for sending in photos for this issue.

Thank you to Jo Laney for a cool party at her house for Bob Vartabedian.

Thank you to Draco Miller for organizing Saturday's Greyhound golf tournament in Clovis.

Thank you to ASENMU and the ENMU Foundation for organzing the mud volleyball tournament.

Thank you to the Monday Memo editor for coming to the office three times this weekend to get photos and videos and a late-arrriving story from a student writer in today's issue.

Hair Not Too Abundant

Among Sloan Brothers (could it be genetics from 90-year-old mother?)

In the News

ENMU practicing environmental awareness – [the rest of the story]

Late ENMU grad James Roy "Pete" Crowley was discus champion – [the rest of the story]

Report from Friday's Board of Regents meeting – [the rest of the story]

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[listing of 2008 spring classes]

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Back Safety

Proper Lifting Techniques

1.  Get close to the object.
2.  Stand with a wide stance: put one foot forward and to the side of the object.
3.  Keep your back straight, push your buttocks out, and use your legs and hips to lower yourself down to the object.
4.  Move the load as close to you as possible.
5.  If the box has handles, grasp the handles firmly and go to step 9. 
6.  Put the hand (that is on the same side of your body as the forward foot) on the side of the object furthest from you.
7.  Put the other hand on the side of the object closest to you.  Your hands should be on opposite corners of the object.
8.  Grasp the object firmly with both hands.
9.  Prepare for the lift: look forward.
10. Lift upwards following your head and shoulders.  Hold the load close to your body.  Lift by extending your legs with your back straight, your buttocks out, and breathe out as you lift. 

This safety tip is brought to you by the Safety Office.  The next safety meeting will be on proper lifting and back safety on April 9 or 10.  For more information, contact the safety office at #2796. 

Student News

Are you interested in having your picture taken for the 2007-2008 ENMU yearbook; called the Silverpack. During the course of the year the Silverpack has arranged to have photo opportunities for the ENMU family and now the Silverpack is providing you with one last opportunity. Please come have your picture taken for the this year's edition which should be ready in late August.

Date: Tuesday, April 29
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
Place: Aztec Room (Main Floor of the CUB)

You can take an individual picture or one with your buddy or loved one. Hope to see you there; please bring student ID.

Thesis Defense

name: Erin A. Enright

title_of_thesis: Faunal Analysis of the Tommy Site:  Subsistence and Ritual in the Chacoan Southwest

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Wednesday

date: 04/30/2008

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense

“Genotypic response of Arachis hypogea to rhizobium under water-deficit conditions”

Emmanuel Kodjoe
Department of Biology

Wednesday, April 30
2 p.m.
COB Room 109

Academic advisor: Dr. Young Cho

All faculty and students are cordially invited.

The Graduate Comprehension Exam for the College of Education (summer session) will be on June 21 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The comprehensive examination information workshop will be on June 7 (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
If you need further information , please contact the Graduate Coordinators at: Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu
or mark.isham@enmu.edu.

Summer and fall '08 schedules are on campus and online at www.enmu.edu. Advising for the summer and fall semesters will then begin. 

What do you need to do?  Go to the ENMU homepage and click on the advising checklist link.  There you'll see step-by-step instructions that will help you prepare for summer and fall advising appointments with your faculty advisors or with the Advising Center if you have not declared your major by filing an official degree plan. 

Registration for summer and fall classes is underway. Please consult the course schedule for the date that you can begin to register for classes.

The earlier that you register, the better your chances for a perfect schedule.

Last Chance for Yearbook Photos–Are you interested in having your picture taken for the 2007-2008 ENMU yearbook, called the Silverpack. During the course of the year the Silverpack has arranged to have photo opportunities for the ENMU family and now the Silverpack is providing you with one last opportunity. Please come have your picture taken for the this year's edition which should be ready in late August.

Date: Tuesday, April 29
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Aztec Room (Main Floor of the CUB)

You can take an individual picture or one with your buddy or loved one. Hope to see you there, please bring student ID.

Looking for a job in Portales? List of job openings for the City of Portales [view].

Cannon AFB Outdoor Recreation has positions needing to be filled at Liberty Pool – Contact Eric Kirby at 505.784.2773. [read letter] [list of deadlines]

Multicultural Affairs in collaboration with ASAB is organizing a dance. It is a free event with a professional DJ and refreshments. Release some stress before final week. If you have any questions, call 562.2451.

Date: April 30
Location: Ballroom
Time: 7-11 p.m.

Resident Assistant applications for fall 2008 are available now at the housing office located in the Campus Union Building.  Any interested students are invited to come by and apply.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

April Issue of ENMU-Roswell The Grapevine – [April Issue]

Off-Campus News

Oneida Available for Adoption
	Just take one look at Oneida's photo and you can see what a dynamic and lovely young woman she is. She impresses everyone with her outgoing, assertive nature. You'll never have to guess what's on this young woman's mind! Oneida enjoys spending time with her friends, shopping at the mall and just hanging out. She is interested in cooking and aspires to be a pastry chef one day. She is also a talented dancer who likes hip-hop music. Oneida hopes to find an adoptive family that understands and supports her connection with her biological family—at an appropriate level. Oneida stated that as long as she can continue to send letters and photos to the family, she will be happy. This is a truly wonderful girl, who deserves a chance at success.
Contact: Renee V. Fitts Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter NM Children, Youth and Families Department #4 Grand Avenue Plaza Roswell, NM  88201 505.624.6071ext.124 renee.fitts@state.nm.us	©AN ACT OF LOVE©     Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

Portales hosting Cinco de Mayo Celebration – [details]

Looking for a job in Portales? List of job openings for the City of Portales [view].

Recurring Information Resources

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.

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 2008 as Approved by Board of Regents– [read]

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

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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