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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Items Need to be Sent to the Monday Memo for April 14 Issue – The regular editor of the Monday Memo will attend a conference next week, as well as some other big-city things, so items sent to Wendel's personal inbox will not get in the April 14 issue of the Monday Memo. Student Erin Griffith will be the guest editor, and has strict instructions to stay out of Wendel's personal inbox.

Employee/Former Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas presented at the AERA (American Educational Research Association) Conference in New York, March 24-28. Her presentation was titled: "Parents are Parents, Not Teachers: The Urgency for Culturally Responsive Critical Family Literacy for Teachers."

Dr. Ollie Oviedo, associate professor of English, has had published in March 2008 the book Small Tech: The Culture of Digital Tools (coedited with Byron Hawk and David Rieder) by the University of Minnesota Press. The 236-page collection in cloth and paperback editions is part of the Electronic Mediations series edited by N. Katherine Hayles, Mark Poster, and Samuel Weber.

It investigates among others the "complexity of the threshold between the material world of big, physical things and the virtual worlds of conceptual, affective communication and calls for the attention of humanities scholarship." It is also available at barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com.

Robin A. Wells, Ph.D., assistant professor of special education, presented a workshop session "Smoothing the Way!" regarding transitions supports at the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) Conference held March 29 in Albuquerque.

Dr. Michael Shaughnessy recently interviewed Reid Lyon about "Reading First" – The links are below:

http://ednews.org/articles/24428/1/An-On-going-conversation-with-Reid-Lyon-About-Reading-First/Page1.html

http://ednews.org/articles/24379/1/An-On-Going-Conversation-with-Reid-Lyon--About-Reading-First/Page1.html

http://ednews.org/articles/24407/1/An-On-Going-Interview-with-Reid-Lyon-About-Reading-First/Page1.html

Mary Jo Walker, assistant professor emerita of Library Science, recently passed away.  Mrs. Walker was the Special Collections librarian for many years and is remembered as the person who started Special Collections.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Walker, who was the chair of the Department of History in the 1980s.

A memorial service is expected to be held in Nederland, Texas.  Cards can be sent to Mary Jo's daughter at this address:

Myra Bass, 3012 Avenue M, Nederland, TX 77627.

ENMU grad Chris Bird has been promoted to executive vice president/operations of the Carlsbad National Bank. Bird has oversight responsibility for facilities management, teller operations, account management, information systems and accounting. Bird joined the bank in 1998 as the internal audit officer. He was subsequently promoted to vice president/controller in 2001 and senior vice president/operations in 2004.

He has a bachelor of science degree from Wichita State University and an MBA from Eastern New Mexico University.

Donna George Named Registrar – Donna George has accepted an offer to become ENMU’s Registrar.  She will start approximately May 19.  If you would like to send her congratulations, her e-mail address is: dgeorge@math.unm.edu.  

Photo Contest Winner to Be Announced in Next Issue – The winner of the Burger King certificate in the photo contest in last week's issue will be announced in the April 14 issue.

ENMU Receives $20,000 from Intel for New Science Building

The Intel Corporation recently presented a check for $20,000 to Eastern New Mexico University to purchase computer-related technology in support of the Science Building remodeling and expansion project currently underway on the ENMU campus.

Equipment purchased will include classroom presentation systems and laboratory computers. The Science Building will open for classes this fall.

The grant is part of Intel’s mission to support education.

“We wish to thank Elizabeth Shipley at the Intel branch office in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and Dr. Robert D. Long, associate professor of chemistry at ENMU, who have been instrumental in securing this donation,” said Noelle Bartl, director of the ENMU Foundation.

Clarinet Recital by Dr. Tamara Raatz Set for April 8 – The music department at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is presenting a faculty clarinet recital by Tamara Raatz, assistant professor of music, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in Buchanan Hall inside the Music Building.

Joining Dr. Raatz will be Kirsten Yon, violin (Texas Tech University), and Kayla Paulk, piano (ENMU).

The recital features works of Bartok and Khatchaturian Clausen. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 562.2377.

Admission is free and open to the public.

General Faculty Meeting Set for April 10 – A general faculty meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building.

ENMU Employees Complete Emergency Preparedness Training

Eastern New Mexico University is taking steps toward advanced emergency preparedness on its campuses. Seventy-eight administrators and staff members from all three campuses in Portales, Roswell, and Ruidoso recently received notification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Emergency Management Institute of the successful completion of two introductory courses: National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100 and Incident Command System (ICS) 700.

Completion of these courses demonstrates ENMU’s commitment to more effectively respond to natural disasters, human-made disasters, public health emergencies, and other internal campus emergencies and events.

NIMS is a comprehensive, national approach to incident management that is applicable to all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines. NIMS is designed to apply to a full spectrum of potential incidents and hazard scenarios, regardless of size or complexity. NIMS is also intended to improve coordination and cooperation between public and private entities in a variety of domestic incident management activities.

ICS is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept. ICS allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. 

According to Attila Hertelendy, ENMU assistant professor of Health Care Management and director of the EMS Management Program, staff training will be provided on a continuing basis in order to build on these introductory courses.

“Eastern is a leading institution in this endeavor,” said Hertelendy.  “At a recent Emergency Preparedness Summit for Campus Executives that I attended at New Mexico Tech in Socorro, officials from the Department of Homeland Security commended us on our having so many trained in NIMS.”

Student Research Conference Set for April 8

The 34th Annual Student Research Conference (SRC) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, from 1-3 p.m. in the College of Business.  Students compete for cash awards in nine categories at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The awards banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the CUB Sandia Room.

The banquet speaker is Dr. Kathy Durand, associate professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology.   The title of her presentation is “Sinking Your Teeth into Research:  Using Discrete Dental Traits to Trace Migration Patterns in the Prehistoric American Southwest.”   She specializes in the analysis of animal and human bones recovered from archaeological excavations.  Her current research focuses on evidence of migration across the prehistoric northern Southwest using discrete dental traits on human teeth. 

She is a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and holds Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Anthropology from Arizona State University.  She serves as a Review Panelist of Graduate Research Fellowships for the National Science Foundation.

A group of concerned faculty started the SRC in 1974.  Professor Emeritus Ram Sharma served as the founder and coordinated the event until his retirement in 1998.  The current   SRC committee members are Dr. Mary Anaya, Dr. Rosemary Bahr, Dr. Tom Brown, Dr. Bill Brunsen, Dr. Newton Hilliard, Dr. Ollie Oviedo, Dr. Suzanne Swift, Dr. Manual Verala and Dr. Anthony Schroeder the coordinator of the conference.

Thirty-seven research projects have been submitted; the individual with the top paper in each category will receive a cash award of $150.

The presentations are open to the community.  The conference is held in the College of Business.

For more information, call Dr. Anthony Schroeder at 562.2114.

Sign Up for Community Action Day, Set for Saturday, April 12

WHEN: 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.
WHERE:  Meet in the Campus Union Lobby
WHAT: Help att he sites of two Habitat for Humanity homes being built in Portales.  This is a great way our campus can have a positive impact on our community.

Sign up in the ASAB office, CUB 104, or by e-mailing Student.Activities@enmu.edu.

ZTA's Sponsoring 5K Run on April 12 – [details] [entry form]

Career Fair Set for April 23 – Career Services is hosting a Career Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, in the Campus Union Building Ballroom. It is open to all employers and prospective employees. For more information, call 562.2211. [prospective employees] [employers]

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]

Southwest Canners Donates $10,000 to ENMU – Southwest Canners recently presented ENMU President Dr. Steven Gamble a check for $10,000 for their Foundation Flagship Stellar Level Contribution benefiting ENMU scholarships.  Southwest Canners has donated $65,000 to the ENMU Foundation for scholarships. 

Present at the ceremony were Southwest Canners plant manager Jim Lucero , Cherie Bostwick, David Stroud, Joe Martinez, Stephanie Searle, Brad Waller, Jim McDonald, and ENMU President Dr. Steven Gamble.

Student Employee of the Year Nominations Sought – The Office of Student Financial Aid seeks nominations for the 2007-2008 Eastern New Mexico Universtiy Student Employee of the Year. A review committee will evaluate the nominations. We are asking each department to nominate at least one student employee for outstanding service. The award will be based on the student’s reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution. Multiple nominations and supporting documents are welcomed.

The student must meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate student employed on campus
• Student must have been employed for a min. of six months part-time during July 1, 2007 – May 12, 2008.
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

We will be selecting three outstanding students to receive $100 each. In addition, all eligible nominated students will be recognized at the Student Affairs Banquet on April 28.

Please submit the nominations to Kelly Mitchell, Station 20, by Tuesday, April 15. [nomination form]

Hispanic Honors Banquet Set for May 8 – Hispanic Affairs is celebrating their Hispanic Students’ Honor Banquet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 in the Ballroom. 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 ENMU students performing and competing for two $300 scholarships. The audience will decide the winners.

Tickets are $15 per person. The deadline to RSVP with payment is April 30 at the Office of Hispanic Affairs or Diana Cordova.

For more information, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

Celebrate International Students Who Are Graduating, April 25 – Celebrate and join international students who are graduating for an end-of-the-year festivity at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, contact International Affairs at 562.4915.

Planning to Retire by September 1 – The Department of Human Resources would like to encourage any employee who is planning to retire before September 1, 2008 to notify our office by April 10.  We would 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. 

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

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

Area Phone Books Available – A shipment of new area telephone books has arrived. To pick up free copies, stop by the Campus Union Building lobby and or information desk in the Administrtion Building.

Governor's Office to Help Judge High Plains Film Festival
(Screening Set for May 4)

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson's office will help judge Eastern New Mexico University's High Plains Film Festival.  As a result, the postmark deadline for submitting entries has been extended to April 9.

The screening of winning entries is set for May 4 in the University Theatre Center.

Filmmakers are competing in animated, dramatic and documentary/experimental works that are no longer than 10 minutes. The contest includes a pre-college division for students through 12th grade and a college-plus division for all others.   A total of six $500 prizes will be awarded in the respective categories.

Gov. Richardson's office joins a judging panel of award-winning actors, directors and screenwriters.

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 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.

Appearing in person at the screening will be judge Jack Sholder, an Emmy and Grand Prix award-winning editor and director who leads the Motion Picture and Television Program at Western Carolina University.

Entry fees are $20 in the pre-college division and $30 for the college-plus division. Submit four DVD copies of each entry, playable on a standard DVD player, to High Plains Film Festival, College of Fine Arts, ENMU Station 16, Music Building, Room 113, 1500 S. Avenue K, Portales, NM, 88130.

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. 

Film Festival advertisement on Albuquerque radio Web site – [click here]

Former Williamson Chair Offers Prequel to April 11 Williamson Lectureship – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Alberto Rojo, recent Jack Williamson Endowed Chair, immediately preceding the Jack Williamson Lectureship on Friday, April 11. The associate professor of physics at Oakland University will speak on teleportation in “Jumper,” the book and movie, at 10 a.m. in the Sandia Room of the CUB.

Dr. Rojo will discuss the scientific concepts behind the recent film that was based on the novel by author Steven Gould, this year’s Lectureship Guest of Honor. In the soon-to-be-released article on teleportation, Dr. Rojo focuses on the scientific concepts behind the premise of the film: among them, quantum mechanics, entanglement, elementary particles, and the conversion of matter into energy.  As Dr. Rojo observes, because of the incredibly small scales of quantum teleportation experiments conducted since 1997, “With teleportation the situation is different: it is an improbability rather than an impossibility, insinuating a communicating pathway below the divide that separates science and fiction.”

In addition to being a segue to author Steven Gould’s  presentations throughout the day, Dr. Rojo's talk is a timely opportunity to link popular culture to current scientific topics.  It gives participants the chance to explore both literature and science, as Gould’s protagonist does in his novel.

The presentation is free and open to the public.

'Jumper' Author Steven Gould is Williamson Lectureship Guest on April 11
by Dr. Patrice Caldwell
Executive Director of Planning and Analysis

The annual Williamson Lectureship Luncheon is set for 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 11 with special guest of honor Steven Gould and ENMU professor Christopher Stasheff. 

Gould is the author of Wildside, Helm, Jumper, Jumper: Griffin’s Story, and Reflex, as well as numerous short stories. 

Gould’s novel is the basis for the 2008 20th Century Fox blockbuster movie "Jumper."

The Lectureship also welcomes special guest and ENMU faculty member Dr. Christopher Stasheff, author of several series of novels featuring a wizard or warlock as the main character.  

The Lectureship opens with luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on April 11, with comments by the guests and the mistress of ceremonies, author Connie Willis.

The Lectureship opens with luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on April 11, with comments by the guests and the mistress of ceremonies, author Connie Willis. Following lunch, Golden Library will host panels at 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. featuring the Lectureship guests and other visiting writers on science fiction in film and new directions in science fiction and fantasy.

Reservations for lunch are required and payment of $8 will be accepted at the door. Panel presentations are free and open to the public and the University community.

For more information or reservations, call 575.562.2315 or e-mail Patrice Caldwell at patrice.caldwell@enmu.edu.

Information About Ordering 'The Worlds of Jack Williamson' – [information]

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Kenneth Sanders, assistant professor of economics, presented a paper at the Southwest Economics Association meetings in Las Vegas, Nev., on March 12-15, titled "A Note on Jean-Baptiste Say's Development and Ownership of the Law of Markets."

Dr. Juchao Yan, associate professor of chemistry, delivered an oral presentation on multiplexed biosensors at the 2008 Spring Materials Research Society meeting in San Francisco, Calif., from March 24-28.

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]

Do You Know of Anyone Retiring? – Each year Eastern honors its retirees at a reception held in late April.  So that no one is overlooked, you are asked to review your area for any employees that may be retiring through Aug. 30. The President's Office works closely with Human Resources to identify retirees, but with the extension of the retiree cut-off date to Aug. 30, there may be those in your area who have plans to retire but have not completed paperwork yet.

These are the names of employees who have retired, or have expressed interest in retiring, since July 2007:

Viviano Archuleta
Melissa Blevins
Joanne Dickenson
Pat Dodd
Ruben Galban
Rosemary Mathews
Valiente Mills
Gary Musgrave
Phillip Shelley
Jean Sparkman

Please identify any other employees you know who are retiring no later than Aug. 30 and notify the President's Office at 562.2121.

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

Wellness Tennis This Saturday – All employees are invited to participate in Wellness tennis this Saturday at 9 a.m. at the University Tennis Courts.

Travel and Purchasing Card Policies Training Offered – The Business Office is offering training sessions on the recently approved Travel and Purchasing Card Policies. It is imperative that you attend one of the training sessions as the changes in the policies are important.

The training will be held in the Navajo Room in the Campus Union Building on the following dates and times:

April 10      2:30 p.m.
April 11      9:30 a.m.
April 15      2 p.m.
April 22      10 a.m.
April 23       9 a.m.

For more information, contact the Business Office at 562.2611.

The policies can be viewed on the ENMU intranet.

http://inside.enmu.edu/file.php?fid=1698      Travel Policy
http://inside.enmu.edu/file.php?fid=1973   Purchasing card policy

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

Fall Safety Meetings Set for April 9-10 – Door Prizes will be available to all who attend the fall safety meetings on April 9 or 10.

April 9 from 1:15-2 p.m. in College of Business, Room 104

or, April 10 from 9:45-10:30 a.m. in the College of Business, Room 104

or, for the night crews, April 10 from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Physical Plant

Back injuries are the most costly and painful injuries a person can have.  Not only are you in pain but you loose time at work and your co workers have to do their work and yours.  The April safety meeting is on "Proper Lifting Techniques".  Come and learn how to lift without an injury!  Please bring your whole office to one of these meetings.  There will be two meetings so you can split your office personnel and the office will never be left unattended. 

For more information, call the Safety Office at ext. 2796.

Alumni Bowl II Football Game/Golf Tournament Set for Saturday, April 26 – The Alumni Bowl II football game between the new pass-happy Greyhounds and alumni football players is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at Greyhound Stadium. It will be preceded by an 8 a.m. Greyhound Football Golf Scramble at the Clovis Municipal Golf Course. The entry fee for the tournament is $50 per person for the four-person teams. This includes green fees for 18 holes and golf cart. To register, call Draco Miller at 562.2204

“Portals to the Soul” Student Choreographed Dance Concert, April 9-12
The Department of Theater and Dance is presenting “Portals to the Soul,” a student-choreographed dance concert at 7 p.m. on April 9-12, and 2 p.m. on April 13 in the University Studio Theatre.

Student choreographers Rojun Alexander, Josh Bullard, Sharon Bynum, Megan Fajardo, Melanie Lucero, Desiree Markham, Stephanie Miller, Domenic Nickles and Mary Ann Sullivan will perform their new dance work as well as guest choreographer and ENMU alumnus Bryan Hahn and ENMU dance faculty/artistic director Tomas Tamayo.

The concert will include dance performances that reflect the spirit, mind, body, heart and soul. Belly dancing, classical Javanese dance drama, hip-hop, swing, jazz, theatrical and modern dance.

Admission is $4

For more information, contact Shirlene Peters at 562.2711.

Spring Cleaning for DeBaca Hall Set for April 21-26

Hello, DeBaca Hall Room-Holders:

Here’s a friendly reminder that it’s time to check out your “storage area” in DeBaca Hall.   Anything to toss?  Anything you need to shred? Anything you need to consolidate?

Timeframe: The week of April 21-26 (Monday-Saturday) is set for “clean up” of DeBaca storage areas and rooms.  This clean up focuses on the rooms assigned to departments, student organizations, and other offices (see list below).  If it’s more convenient for you to start your clean up earlier, that’s fine!

Helpful hints:  Dumpsters and recycling bins will be placed in DeBaca and emptied the evenings of that week (only).  A dumpster outside the building for larger items will also be provided.

Final check:  Monday, April 28 Core Staff members will walk through DeBaca to check rooms. If rooms do not meet a reasonable code of fire safety, neatness, and “need,” the rooms may be consolidated, reclaimed, or whatever is needed.

If you have any questions, heartburn, anxiety, or good ideas to help with DeBaca clean-up, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  Thanks.

Patrice Caldwell
562.2315

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony Set for April 8 –  
On Tuesday, April 8, classes will be dismissed from 12:30-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Department Awards Program.  Early afternoon and evening classes will meet as usual. 

The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.  Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented.  Graduation honors will be presented at the Honors Convocation on Friday, May 9.

34th Annual Student Research Conference Set for April 8 – Eastern New Mexico University will host the 34th Annual Student Research Conference on Tuesday, April 8, from 1–3 p.m.  Eastern classes are dismissed that day from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Abstracts are due Monday, March 31 to Dr. Anthony Schroeder. For more information, contact Manny Varela at 562.2464.

MBA Comprehensive Exam Set for Saturday, April 12 – The MBA Comprehensive Exam is set from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 12, in Room 126 of the College of Business.  Lunch will be provided in the Campus Union Building 

FOCUS Workshop Set for April 15 and April 22 – FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities Workshop. 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.

Date:  April 15 or April 22
Time:  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:  COB 103
Cost: $100 per person, includes planner; $50 per person if you already have a FranklinCovey planner 

To reserve your place, e-mail: candace.baros@enmu.edu.

ENMU Accepting Entries for Communication Festival

The fourth annual Communication Festival sponsored by Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences invites all students to participate in the event to be held at ENMU on April 30 and May 1. There will be an awards ceremony on the evening of May 1 to recognize the winners in each category.

The Communication Festival is designed to give students the opportunity to display their work in the areas of video, writing, photography and design. “This is a great avenue for students to be recognized by their peers for their best work,” said Marc Schoder, one of the event organizers. All works submitted will be judged and displayed in the Communication Building at ENMU.

Entry forms and guidelines can be picked up in the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences office located in the Communication Building, or downloaded at http://liberal-arts.enmu.edu/comm/.

All works must have an entry form when submitted. The submission deadline is April 28 by 5 p.m. No late entries will be accepted. There is no entry fee.

Students will have the chance to have their work displayed and gain feedback from judges, fellow students and community members.

For more information about the Communication Festival, call 562.2130.

Put May 2 on Your Calendar – The traditional end-of-the-year picnic for employees will be on May 2.

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

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

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

In the News

ENMU

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

Housing and Residence Life would like to remind students that they are still accepting applications for Resident Assistants for the 2008 academic year.  Any student interested should come by the office located in the campus union building for more information.  Applications are due by Friday April 4th at 5pm.

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.

Master of Physical Education Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education have been rescheduled for April 7 for Carlos Elizondo at 3 p.m. in Greyhound Arena, Room 40.  For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Master of Physical Education  Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education have been rescheduled for April 7 for Kevin Lackey at 2 pm in Greyhound Arena, Room 40.  For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Thesis Defense

name: Jose Mike Jimenez

title_of_thesis: The Mulberry Street Stories

building: JWLA

room: 127

day: Friday

date: 04/11/2008

time: 11:00

am_pm: AM

Thesis Defense

name: Heather L. Mayer

title_of_thesis: The Creation and Implementation of a Thematic Unit and Student Activity Guide for Blackwater Draw Museum and Site

building: Lea Hall

room: 123

day: Wednesday

date: 04/16/2008

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

Thesis Defense

name: Eron Green

title_of_thesis: Father And Son Relationships How Important Is Affection Exchange Between Fathers And Sons

building: Communications Center

room: 127

day: Monday

date: 04/14/2008

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

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.

The ITS department is implementing student logins onto all lab computers.  The logins will be implemented one week before the start of the 2008 Fall semester on Aug. 11. ITS has assembled a test group, consisting of students, that has already begun using logins for computers located on campus. 

Before the full implementation, there will be Q&A sessions with the campus community.  These will be held every month before the login goes into full effect on Aug. 11. The campus community will be informed on the date of these sessions at the beginning of each month.   In these sessions ITS will give a complete overview on the login plan, and users will have the opportunity to ask questions or voice concerns.

Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.

ITS Helpdesk
562.4357

Master of Physical Education   Oral comprehensive Exam for Kevin Lackey – Master of Physical Education Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on April 9 for Kevin Lackey at 2 pm in Greyhound Arena, Room 40.  For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Master of Physical Education  Oral Comprehensive Exam forCarlos Elizondo – Master of Physical Education   Oral Comprehensive Examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on April 9 for Carlos Elizondo at 4 p.m. in Greyhound Arena, Room 40.  For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

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]

The Student Development/Advising Center at ENMU-Roswell is hosting a Transfer Night on Wednesday, April 9 in the Instructional Technology Center lobby from 6-8 p.m.  The event is designed for currently enrolled students who plan to transfer to other colleges and universities.  A number of colleges and universities from New Mexico and West Texas will be represented: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, The University of New Mexico, Texas Tech University, New Mexico Tech, and Western New Mexico University. At Transfer Night, students can get information on the application/admission process, majors, financial aid, and housing.  Representatives will also answer general academic and student services questions.  For information, call the ENMU-Roswell Advising Center at 624.7163.

The public is invited to the Grand Opening of the newly remodeled ENMU-Roswell Campus Union Building (CUB) on Tuesday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m. Visitors can tour the new cafeteria and meeting rooms and sample some of the food served in the cafeteria. For the past five months, the CUB has undergone an extensive make over and is now ready to show off to the community. The project called for the renovation of close to 15,000 square feet of existing space, as well as 4,667 square feet of new construction. The new cafeteria features a modern, spacious dining area. The kitchen, service line, bathrooms, meeting rooms, and service line were renovated, and the kitchen equipment was upgraded.  A new meeting room was also added to the CUB.  The $3.6 million project was funded through local general obligation bond funds.

The cafeteria opened to students and the public the first week of March and can now seat 311 people, compared to 165 in the old space. According to Food Services Director, Jim Baird, the new cafeteria provides a variety of food options and overall improved service to students and other customers.  Food venues include the new Cougar Grill (hamburgers and hot dogs), Crustano’s Sandwich Crafters (specialty sandwiches), Sunset Strips (chicken items and fries), Ancho Grill (Mexican), and Bonici Eatery (Italian). Each of the venues have warming chutes and signature salads with grab and go items for less waiting.  A full buffet will be available each day, in addition to a soup and salad bar and specialty coffee station. The cafeteria is open to the public, as well as ENMU-Roswell students and staff.

Off-Campus News

In conjunction with the annual Williamson Lectureship, a special program for teen writers and wanna-be writers is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Portales Public Library meeting room, 218 South Avenue B.

Science fiction authors Connie Willis, Steven Gould, and Walter Jon Williams will appear on a panel aimed at sixth through 12th graders who are interested in the writing profession.  The three writers will share some of their own experiences getting started as authors, talk about their current works in progress, then answer questions from the newcomers.  The event is free, and refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Heather Christensen, youth services librarian, at 356.3940, or Betty Williamson at 675.2353.

The Portales Public Library will present Family Reading Nights on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.   The goal of the program is to encourage families to visit the library, to spend time reading together and most important, to develop a joy of reading that will last a lifetime.  Each program will last about 45 minutes followed by refreshments.  The schedule for the remainder of April includes:

April 17th - Prince Caspian Festival - Get ready for the movie with a fun-filled night devoted to Narnia and the Prince.  Enjoy Narnia-inspired treats, make your family crest, and learn a little about C.S. Lewis, the creator of the beloved series.

April 24th - DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) Pajama Party - Enjoy "Turn off T.V. Week" with a trip to the library.  Wear your pj's and enjoy a night of storytelling and reading together as a family.  Bring home a book from the RIF book giveaway!

Family Reading Nights are free and open to all families, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers.  For more information contact the library at 356.3940 or stop by at 218 So. Ave B.

The Roosevelt County Literacy Council will hold its Annual Benefit Event on Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m.  The event includes a Dinner, Silent Auction, & Entertainment (by our own Dr. Michael Shaughnessy and Dan Greathouse; and the Spotswood-Wilson School of Dance) and is to be held at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.  Tickets are $20 per person ($10 tax-deductible donation per ticket) and may be obtained by calling the RCLC at 356-8500.  Tickets should be purchased by Friday, April 11. 

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of full-time Office Assistant.  Applicants should have experience in working with computers and the elderly. An application and job description may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales.  The Community Services Center is an EOE.  The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 17.

Pintores Spring Fling - A showing of original art, April 18-20
Place: Main Arteri, 311 N. Main, Clovis
Prizes : Best of Show - 200 dollars
            First in each category - 75 dollars

Categories: Paintings, Graphics, Photography, 3 dimensional
Dropoff: April 16, noon to 8 p.m.
Pickup: April 21

Artists' Reception: April 18, 5:30 p.m.

Mr. Davis, from the English Department., will take and deliver works for you if notified by Sunday April 13.

For more information, call 762.3041.

The City of Portales is now accepting applications for the following positions:

FULL-TIME

PATROL OFFICER

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

PART-TIME, TEMPORARY

WATER LABORER 

PART-TIME, TEMPORARY / SEASONAL

SOFTBALL YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

SOFTBALL REFEREE

SOFTBALL SCOREKEEPER, TIMEKEEPER

BALLFIELD MAINTENANCE

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

Recurring Information Resources

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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