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.

Video Alerts

ENMU Spot on National TV Follows 'Deal or No Deal' – [video]

Dawg Days Welcome – [video] (video by Robin Haislett]

Dawg Days Illusionist – [video] (video by Debralynn Soza)

Dawg Days Water Park – [video] (video by Debralynn Soza)

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Kayla Paulk reports that Broadway/film composer and conductor David Friedman auditioned about 10 of the best singers from VOICExperience in Orlando, Fla. Kayla, who is serving as a coach and accompanist on the faculty of Metropolitan Opera baritone Sherrill Milnes' opera workshop, was chosen to play the auditions.

Dr. Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, will have her biography included in both the 2009 Editions of "Who's Who in America" and "Who's Who in the World."

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, 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.

Dr. Anthony B Schroeder, professor of communication and Dr. Glenda Balas, UNM professor of communication, recently presented a paper at the Sixteenth Annual Action Research Conference in Taos.  The title:  "Advancing Public Goals through Private Competencies:  The Role of Oral History in Teaching the Liberal Arts Tradition."

Former Chinese graduate Oscar Wen will be working as a paid employee at the Democratic National Convention. She is at the University of Denver working on a master's degree. At the DNC, she will help with research, surveys and interviews with the public.

ENMU grad Luther Butler has a number of books he has written for sale at the following [link].

Powerpoint Slide Show of SPAN Training – [slide show] (to view after opening, hit "F5" – then click mouse to advance each page)

Powerpoint Slide Show of Verifying Work-Study Earnings– [slide show] (to view after opening, hit "F5" – then click mouse to advance each page)

Updated New Faculty Bios – [bios]

ENMU Presents Travis Erwin Faculty Recital on August 29
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University music faculty member Travis Erwin will perform at the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business Building at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29.

Erwin is a twenty-year veteran of the guitar and will sing and play songs he has written over the past two years. The folk and jazz artist has taught at ENMU for one year as an adjunct faculty.

Erwin is a member of the 44th Army National Guard Band out of Albuquerque and the Highwinds Jazztet, led by ENMU professor Chris Beaty.  Erwin also enjoys composing and playing children’s songs at local schools and libraries.

Erwin has performed for the last three U.S. presidents. He has also performed with blues artist Watermelon Slim, Ruthie Foster and Brad Leely. Erwin’s album, “The Rucker Brothers,” will be for sale after his performance.

For more information regarding Erwin’s upcoming performance, contact Kathi Fraze at 562.2377.

For more information regarding Erwin’s music, visit www.myspace.com/theruckerbrothers.

ENMU Accepting Works for 'Whatever' Juried Art Exhibition
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University is accepting pieces for “Whatever,” Eastern New Mexico University’s 2008 juried student show until Sept. 17. The selected pieces will be on display at the Runnels Gallery in Golden Library from Oct.10 through Nov. 12.

All ENMU students are eligible.  A non-refundable entry fee of $5 for one to two entries and $10 for three to four entries should be submitted with the work. All entry fees go toward the prizes for first, second and third place.

Entries may be submitted to the art office in the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building on the Portales campus from 8 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mailed entries should be sent to: Runnels Gallery, ENMU Station 32, Portales, NM, 88130. Images may be submitted on a CD with the student’s last name as the file name in .jpg format.  Students will be notified by Thursday, Sept. 25 if the submissions are accepted.

To fill out a registration form and/or for more information regarding qualifications, contact Christopher Calderon at 575.562.2607 or albert.calderon@enmu.edu.

Corrections to University Calendar – The University Calendar located on page one of the printed Fall 2008 schedule includes some incorrect dates.  Please find listed below a corrected updated University Calendar.

University Calendar
Fall 2008

April 6............................. Begins Fall registration
Aug. 20........................... Instruction begins
Aug. 20-Aug. 26.............Late registration and drop/add
Aug. 27............................Registration canceled for non-payment
Sept. 12.......................... Last day to apply for fall graduation and commencement
Sept. 19.......................... Last day to withdraw from first eight-week classes
Oct. 13-17....................... Midterm exams
Oct. 20-Dec. 12...............Second eight-week session
Oct. 31...............................Last day to withdraw from classes or from University
Nov. 2................................Spring registration for currently enrolled students begins
Nov. 24-28........................Thanksgiving recess/Fall Break
Dec. 5 ................................Last day of instruction
Dec. 8-12...........................Final exams
Dec. 12...............................Last day of semester
Dec. 13...............................Commencement

ENMU Has Voter Empowerment Chapter – ENMU now has a chapter of the nationally recognized Student Association for Voter Empowerment (S.A.V.E.). If you are interested in registering to vote, are uncertain of your choices, or wish to participate in a non-partisan political activist group, you are invited to a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Laguna Room in the basement of the Campus Union Building. For more information, click www.myspace.com\enmusave.

ENMU Closed for Labor Day on Monday – Eastern will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Analysis of Southern Nazarene University Football (Greyhounds' first opponent) – [article]

P-Card Statements Due by August 28 – The August 2008 purchasing card statements will be available for review on Aug. 26 and are due in the Business Office, Station 4, by noon on Aug. 28.

Please Send Items for the Monday Memo to monday.memo@enmu.edu –
(and not to Wendel)

ENMU Muslim Students to Discuss Terrorism on September 11 – What does Islam say about terrorism, war? Who is a Muslim? All these topics and more will be addressed by Muslim students at ENMU followed by an open forum.

Date: September 11
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room, CUB

For more information, call International Affairs at 562.4915.

Time to Get in Habit of Using 575 Area Code – The deadline for permanent implementation for the new 575 area code assigned to our area is approaching. Please be aware that any printed document with your phone number, or any phone number stored in an electronic device, will need to be changed to reflect the new area code.

Examples: Microsoft Outlook contacts, cellular telephone or PDA stored numbers, fax machine or modem auto-dialer stored numbers, stationary and business cards.

Fine Arts Calendar for 2008 Fall Semester – [calendar]

Ginger Promises Interesting August Safety Training Meeting – The August safety meeting will be very interesting this month.  Have you ever wondered what to do for an injured person while waiting for an ambulance?  Well here is your chance to learn at the August Safety Meeting.

The topic of the August Safety Training meetings will be "First Aid: Until Help Arrives."  These meetings will be:

Monday, Aug. 25 from 9:45-10:30 a.m. at the College of Business, Room 104

OR

Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 1:15-2 p.m. at the College of Business, Room 104

OR

Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Physical Plant.

For more information, call the Physical Plant at 2511. 

Thank you and "See you at the movies! Be safe out there!"

Ginger Got Run Over by a Dog, so James Pinch-Hitting for Defensive Driving – In order to drive a University vehicle or an Enterprise vehicle for the University, the State of New Mexico requires you to have the six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate.  The six-hour course will be offered at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27 in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union Building.

The class is limited to 30 people, so please call the Physical Plant to register before the class at #2511. 

If you have taken the six-hour Defensive Driving Course, you must renew your certificate every four years.  The four-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered at a later date.   

Safety officer Ginger Creighton is having knee surgery after getting run over by a dog, so James Chacon, a lifetime .380 pull hitter, will be pinch-hitting as instructor.

To sign up or for more information, call the Physical Plant at #2512.

Mandatory Student Teacher Meetings Set for September 8-10 – [details]

What Goes Up, Must Keep Going Up, Including Minimum Wage – The following information was taken from the web site of the New Mexico Workforce Solutions Department. 

Please be aware that minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage ENMU may legally pay employees.  New Mexico and the federal government have established different minimum wage rates that are being phased in on
different schedules.  (See schedule below)

New Mexico minimum wage increases:

$6.50 per hour effective Jan. 1, 2008

$7.50 per hour effective January 1, 2009

Federal minimum wage increases:

$6.55 per hour effective July 24, 2008

$7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009  (Not applicable for New Mexico)

While work study allocations have been increased for the 08/09 academic year, the current minimum wage of $6.50, as well as the January 2009 increase to $7.50, must be considered when assigning student work hours.

For instance, a student working 320 hours (16 weeks at 20 hours per week) in the fall semester will earn $2,096 and a student working 320 hours in the spring semester will earn $2,400.

ENMU Folk/Bluegrass Group to Meet Monthly – ENMU students and faculty are invited to join ENMU Folk/Bluegrass Acoustic Musicians on the first Friday of each month from 7-9 p.m.  at the Do Drop In for folk/bluegrass jam sessions.  New musicians are welcome.  Please bring acoustic instruments only.

For more information, call Anne or Dave at 356.3841, or Gillian at 356.9012.

Applications Accepted for Kellie McGarrh Memorial Scholarship – The Kellie McGarrh Memorial Scholarship of $250 is awarded to one applicant who is an undergraduate elementary, secondary or special education major involved in student teaching in the spring semester 2009.  Criteria and forms are available online at the ENMU Homepage/Current Students/Scholarships/College of Education and Technology Scholarships.  Applications must be delivered to the office of the Dean, College of Education and Technology, Room 156, Education Building, not later than Sept. 26. 

August Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound – [schedule]

KENW Needs Volunteers for September 6-14 – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Fall Festival 2008 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering the telephones for a few hours during Sept. 6-14 for Fall Festival 2008.  If interested, call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Your help is greatly appreciated. 

Employees Invited to Become Mentors to Sophomores – Many of our sophomores are faced with doubts which tend to contribute to the “Sophomore Slump”.  Fortunately, ENMU’s newly developed program, The Sophomore Experience:  Directions to Your Success has been designed to help students.  By focusing a series of workshops on self motivation, self responsibility for happiness and productivity, and offering tools for building a life direction, we will guide our students through life changing questions.

Four workshops will help them develop mission, passion, and vision for their future and for right now.  In between these workshops our students will be meeting with success mentors to ensure they are on the right path and assist them with any needs.  We are asking for your participation as one of these success mentors.  The workshops will take place every two weeks in the early evening on the following Wednesdays:  September 17, October 1, October 15, and October 29.  You are welcome to attend these workshops if you would like but your expertise as a mentor would be needed as follows:

September 10, Kick Off Picnic
September 18-30 one meeting any time in that period with your student(s)
October 2-14 one meeting any time in that period with your student(s)
October 16-28 one meeting any time in that period with your student(s)

If this is a program you would like to help with or for which you would like more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs at 562.2221 or Campus Union and Housing at 562.2631.  We hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Judith Haislett
Vice President for Student Affairs

Graduate Assistantships Available in Communicative Arts – Graduate Assistant positions are available in Communicative Arts and Sciences. To apply, contact Tracy Counts at 2130 or come by Room 126 of the Communications Center.

Education Workshop and Comps Set for October and November – The fall  comprehensive exam for the education majors is schedule for Nov. 1 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ed.115.

 The comprehensive examination workshop will be on Oct. 4 (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Ed 120.

National Juried Exhibition Set for January 30 Through February 25, 2009 – [details]

Sign Up for Fall Wellness – Fall semester is rapidly approaching, and we encourage you to join our Lifelong Wellness program.  Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll for fall, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell me which option you would like.

      1-credit (You need to accumulate 30 half-hour activity sessions.)

      2-credits (You need to accumulate 57 half-hour activity sessions.)

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

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. We have sessions scheduled on

      Thursday, August 28, at noon, 4 p.m.

      Wednesday, September 3, at 8 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.

      Thursday, September 4, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m.

Informal Tennis on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – All employees are invited to come to the University Tennis Courts at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for informal play.

New Parking Decals – New decals effective through August of 2010 are available at the University Police Department.

Know of Any New Employees? – If you have worked at Eastern less than six months, or know of someone who has, please send your or their name to monday.memo@enmu.edu so that we can feature them and introduce them to the campus community.

Fine Arts Office Located in KENW Broadcast Center – Due to the Music Building renovation, the dean's office for the College of Fine Arts has been moved to the old KENW Broadcast Center. The phone number (ext. 2373) and the station number (16) remain the same.

Need Student Employees? – You can list your openings on the Counseling and Career Services website or reserve your table and attend the "Find A Job On Campus Fair" on Wednesday, Sept. 3 in the CUB Zia Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact Nikie.Bonner@enmu.edu or Susan.Larsen@enmu.edu for more information or call 562.2211 or stop by SAS 214.

Rotary Looking for a Few Good Youngsters, 25-40, for Study Exchange – Rotary International District 5520 and the Portales Rotary Club would like to extend the following invitation:

Potential Group Study Exchange Team Members for Columbia Trip:

Rotary needs help in encouraging sharp, young professionals (between 25-40 years of age) to apply for a team member position.  The Rotary Group Study Exchange is a one-month professional exchange scheduled for April 20 to May 20, 2009, to Columbia.  All past participants agree that the GSE program changed their lives for the better. Four lucky people will travel with the Rotarian Leader Volunteer to Colombia to meet with peer professionals to share information and ideas about how each handles their responsibilities in their respective home countries. 

Both Team Members and the Team Leader will live with Rotarian host families for a month, attend social and cultural activities, and share in exciting - but exhausting - experiences.

Team Member applications are due by Sept. 17.  If you know of a potential candidate, please have them contact Noelle Bartl at 359.0171 or visit the District web site (rotary5520.org) for additional information and an application form.

Applications for James Madison Fellowships Being Accepted – Applications for 2009 James Madison Fellowships are now being accepted. These fellowships are available to undergraduates and alumni who are interested in teaching American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level. 

In addition to the financial assistance for a master's degree program, Fellows have the unique opportunity to attend a summer institute to strengthen their knowledge of the origins and development of American constitutional government.  The application for the 2009 competition is online; go to www.jamesmadison.gov to learn more, or contact Dr. Don Elder at ext. 2601.

Official Approved ENMU Holidays for 2008-09

Labor Day                               Monday, Sept. 1, 2008

Fall/Thanksgiving                 November 24-28, 2008 (Staff get off Nov. 27-28)

Winter Break                           Close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008
                                                  Reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2009

Presidents’ Day                      Monday, Feb. 16, 2009
 
Memorial Day                          Monday, May 25, 2009

Independence Day                 Friday, July 3, 2009

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

Meetings

Curriculum Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Sept. 8
Communications Building Conference Room 141

General Education Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Sept. 15
Communication Building Conference Room 141

Hardhat Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Room 218 of Administration Building

General Comments and Compliments

Hello John (Montgomery):

I would just like to take this time to thank you for referencing Daniel Valverde to work for us.  He was an incredibly hard worker who is intelligent and a pleasure to be around.  He is an asset to this field. 

Thank you, and if you have anymore references of Daniel’s caliber, we would be happy to hire them.

Colin Ferriman
Project Archaeologist
Western Land Services
Sheridan, Wyoming

***

Congratulations to John Kirby for the most amazing pitching wedge shot in the history of Sunday morning golf at the Clovis Municipal Golf Course. John's shot on the final hole from 20 feet off the green went high in the air and came down directly in the cup, giving the Kirby/Sloan team a birdie and a two-shot victory over the heavily favored Maguire/Walker team. The underdogs finished with a career day of 38 on the nine-hole, two-man scramble.

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"The strategy in doubles tennis is pretty cerebral. Maybe you should take up golf."

In the News

It’s Their Job: Summer Wilson – [Portales News-Tribune]

ENMU-Roswell Trained Workers at Eclipse Aviation – [TMCnet.com]

Distance Education and Outreach

For a listing of non-credit courses, click [here].

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

"Your own personal safety depends on how you practice safety for others."  

Thank you to Mike Nuckols for this safety tip!

DON'T SLOUCH!
While the term "good posture" might conjure up images of Southern debutantes carrying books on their heads, holding the head high and the shoulder back can do everyone some good.  At work good posture-whether you are standing or sitting - helps prevent discomfort and body fatigue.  Here's what you can do.
At your workstation remember to change positions frequently, and keep your body in what is called the neutral posture:
·         Body is relaxed, with arms hanging loosely at sides.
·         Wrists are neutral.
·         Shoulders are relaxed.
·         Elbows are close to the body.

Check that your working surfaces and seats are designed to eliminate the need to work in an awkward position for an extended period of time.  If you are exposed to any of the following circumstances for long periods at a time, and are uncomfortable, have your supervisor investigate the problem:

·         Bend your neck forward more than 15 degrees.
·         Lean forward or twist sideways.
·         Crouch over your work.
·         Work with arms above you head or out, away from your body.
·         Use awkward wrist positions, especially if work is repetitive or requires forceful movements.

Copyright 2004 “National Safety Council”

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

Off-Campus News

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of full-time Office Assistant.  An application may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales.  The Community Services Center is an EOE.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 3. (Contact: 356.8576, ext. 19)

Meet the Democratic Candidates – Fundraising Green Chile Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, Memorial Building in Portales. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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

FULL-TIME

RECREATION DIRECTOR

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

PATROL OFFICER

STREET DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

LIBRARY CLERK

FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

STREET DEPARTMENT LABORER

PART-TIME, TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

FLAG FOOTBALL YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

SOCCER YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

SOCCER REFEREE

FOOTBALL REFEREE

FOOTBALL SCOREKEEPER/TIMEKEEPER

Application/Job Description available at City Hall, 100 West First Street, Portales, NM  88130 or at www.portalesnm.org or call 575-356-6662 ext. 22.
Drug testing is a condition of employment.  City is an EOE

Yucca Offering Internet for Students – [details]

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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