Employee Briefs

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, was one of two invited guest composers to participate in the California State University, Bakersfield guest composer series for new concert band music.  While there, Dal Porto conducted a rehearsal with the CSUB Concert Band, presented a composition master class, gave a pre-concert lecture, and conducted the ensemble in a performance of his work titled Galactica for Symphonic Wind Ensemble on Nov. 15.  This same work was also performed by the California State University-Stanislaus Wind Ensemble (in Turlock, CA) on Oct. 31.

Ms. Autumn Donner, graduate assistant in the College of Business, and Dr. John Luhman, assistant professor of management, conducted an online survey of the technical needs of U.S. worker cooperatives.  A worker coop is a business where those who perform the work hold legal rights over profits and exercise control over the production process.  In the United States there are over 300 worker coops employing over 4,000 people: the majority in light manufacturing, retail and the service sector.  The respondents to the online survey believed that they were strong in most management techniques, but that they need assistance in the areas of Performance Appraisal and/or Progressive Discipline.  A summary of the findings was submitted last month to the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dr. Cecil R.  Reynolds have a paper accepted for publication in the
International Journal of Creativity and Problem Solving. Dr. Reynolds is professor of educational psychology, professor of neuroscience and Distinguished Research Scholar at Texas A&M.

Wendel Sloan, director of Media Relations, taught ENMU grad Scarlet Smith's fourth-graders in Crockett, Texas, how to write a newspaper story on Nov. 24. Sloan also toured the "King Tut and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" exhibit at the Dallas Museum of Art on Nov. 26.

Basset Hound Found on Campus – A Basset Hound has been found in front of the Administration Building by Animal Control. If you want to claim the dog, contact Animal Control in Portales.

Last Chance to Identify Mystery Employee – Click on this link [Mystery Photo] to see the Mystery Employee again and have a chance to win a sandwich to Do Drop In. You have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to send your guess to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Students Producing Next Monday Memo – Communication Services students Robin Haislett, Erin Griffith and Crystal Parra are producing the Dec. 8 Monday Memo. As a result, items sent to Wendel's personal inbox will not get in. To submit items, please use the Web submission forms or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu.

ENMU Hosting Holiday Concert on December 5

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will hold its annual Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 and 8 p.m. at the University Theater Center on the main stage.

The joint concert by ENMU bands and choirs will feature holiday classics, including several choruses from Handel’s “Messiah,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” an original arrangement of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Go Tell it on the Mountain.” The program will close with “Sleigh Ride” and a carol sing-a-long.

This concert, under the direction of ENMU music professors Jason Paulk, Dustin Seifert and Neil Rutland, is open to the public.  General admission is $5 or free admission with an ENMU ID card.

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 562-.377.

ENMU Hosting Sing-A-Long on December 7

Eastern New Mexico University will hold its annual Messiah Sing-A-Long on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Ballroom in the Campus Union Building on the Portales campus.
 
The performance includes 210 singers from ENMU, Portales and Clovis High Schools and High Plains Chorale from Clovis Community College. Kingswood United Methodist Church, along with Caprock Pro Musica, a professional orchestra from Texas Tech University, will present the Christmas portion and Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah. 

Audience members are invited and welcomed to bring a score - or borrow one at the concert - to sing along from their seats.  A reception hosted by the ENMU Friends of Music will follow.

The concert, under the direction of ENMU music professor Jason Paulk, is open to the public.  General admission is $5 or free admission with an ENMU ID card.

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 562.2377.

Tuba and Euphonium Sounds in Clovis on Saturday – Area tuba and euphonium players will perform yuletide sounds at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, in front of J.C. Penny's at the North Plains Mall in Clovis. The public is invited.

If you are a tuba or euphonium player and would like to perform, a rehearsal will be held in the Clovis High School Norvil Howell Band Hall beginning at 10 a.m. that day.

For more information, contact Dustin Seifert at Eastern New Mexico University at 562.2377 or e-mail dustin.seifert@enmu.edu.

Free Chili Supper on December 2
Sponsor: Presbyterian Campus House
Event: Free Christmas Chili Supper
Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Campus House

This free chili supper is open to all University students, faculty, and staff.

December Construction Schedule – Here is the December campus construction schedule from Hardhat Hound spokesperson Steve Collins. [schedule]

Lunch and Learn About Financial Issues Set for December 2 – On the Plus Side is about managing credit, eliminating debt and saving for the future. Learn simple techniques to safeguard your credit score, use credit wisely, and build savings. Subject matter is presented in a format that is easy to understand, regardless of your financial knowledge.

Nikki Lingelbach, the MetLife representative for Clovis/Portales, will present "On the Plus Side" on Dec. 2 at noon in the Sandia Room of the CUB. Doors open for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the presentation will begin at noon.

Please RSVP; space is limited.

RSVP to Sheryl Holmes at sheryl.holmes@enmu.edu, ext. 2115

P-Card Statements Due December 3 – The November 2008 purchasing card statements will be due in the Business Office at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 3.

If you have any questions, please contact Kenny Prince, Purchasing Card Administrator, at kenny.prince@enmu.edu, or call 562.2493.

Beginning Acting Showcase Set for December 2 – The public is invited to a Beginning Acting Showcase at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the Studio Theatre of the University Theatre Center. Admission is free.
        
You don’t have to be an arts major to enjoy the arts at Eastern. Take a break from your studies, grading papers or watching TV and enjoy a performance from one of the ENMU theatre department’s general education classes.

The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.

For more information, call Laurel Petty, assistant professor of theatre and film, at 562.2229.

Hanging of the Greens Tonight at 6 p.m. – The annual Hanging of the Greens will be tonight, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m. in the Campus Union Lobby. Stockings filled with candy will be given to children.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Students to Exhibit Work Through December 4
by Robin haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University fine arts students Tim Richardson and Edward Lowman will exhibit their artwork in their show titled Edward and Tim’s superB Fanatstic Show. The show will be in Golden Library in the Runnels Gallery through Dec. 4 with a closing reception on Dec. 4 from 3-5 p. m.

Richardson is an interdisciplinary student with a specialty in painting. According to Albert Calderon, Runnels Gallery manager, “Tim has a surreal feel to his work, reminiscent of Ernst Max and Frida Kahlo.”

Lowman is a graphic design student who will exhibit a variety of fine art pieces.  Edwards was part of the team that created the catalog of the artwork featured in the Footlong juried art show in 2007. Lowman is also a photographer and will show some of his photos, mixed media sculptures, along with his graphic design work.

For more information, contact Albert Calderon at 575.562.2670.

Human Rights Film Series Set for December 2 – "What Would Jesus Buy? is set for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 in Room 120 of the Education Building as part of the Human Rights Film Series. It is free and open to the public.

From producer Morgan Spurlock, producer of "Super Size Me," " What Would Jesus Buy?" examines the commercialization of Christmas in America while following Reverend Billy and The Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the SHOPOCALYPSE.

Rev. Billy’s epic journey takes viewers to chilling exorcisms at Wal-Mart headquarters, to retail interventions at the Mall of America, and all the way to the Promised Land on Christmas Day.

Food from Pakistan will be served.

For more information, e-mail Doug.Morris@enmu.edu.

Defensive Driving Offered on December 3 – In order to drive a University vehicle or an Enterprise vehicle for the University, the State of New Mexico requires you to have a six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate. 

If you have taken the six hour Defensive Driving Course, you must renew your six-hour certificate every four years. The four-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered on Dec. 3 starting at 5:30 p.m..

If you are driving on a waiver from the Physical Plant, you must take the appropriate DDC course to keep driving a state owned vehicle. Please register by calling the Physical Plant at 2511.

President's Holiday Reception Set for December 9 – The President's Holiday Reception is set for 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 in the Campus Union Ballroom. All employees are invited.

Door Decorating Contest Entry Deadline December 5 – Support Senate wants you to get into the holdiay spirit by entering the door decorating contest. The entry fee is $3 per department. The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, Dec. 5, and doors must be decorated by Monday, Dec. 8. The winner of the contest will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 11 and the winning department will receive the entry fees.

For more information, contact Tammi Gardner at 562.2221.

Late-Night Breakfast for Students Set for December 8 – The late-night breakfast, , prepared by administrators, faculty and staff, for students studying for finals is set for 10-11:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, in the Campus Union Dining Hall.

Reason for the Season Toy Drive Through December 12 – Rychus Rythum Music would like you to bring in a toy for an underprivileged child to the Campus Union Building lobby and receive a free CD! If you would like to donate please contact any of the following Rychus Rythum Music Members: Micah.Short@enmu.edu  Annamaria.Short@enmu.edu  Amanda.Pena@enmu.edu  Gabriel.Montoya@enmu.edu  Monica.Herrera@enmu.edu  Kevin.Gardels@enmu.edu

Omega Delta Phi Conducts Salsa Fundraiser Until December 5 – Omega Delta Phi will sell salsa until Friday, Dec. 5. For more information, contact Michael Neufeld at michael.neufeld@enmu.edu.

Holiday Break from December 24 Through January 2 – ENMU will be closed for the holiday break from 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 1.  The University will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 2, which will be observed as a vacation day.  Employees may be paid for that day in one of the following three ways: 

1)     They may use accrued vacation hours, or

2)     Support employees may use compensatory time if balances are available, or

3)     They may work via an altered assignment (see below). 

New employees who have less than three months of employment with ENMU will be allowed to use accrued vacation on Jan. 2. 

The alternate assignment for employees who wish to work on Jan. 2 will be offered at Greyhound Arena from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees interested in the alternate assignment must notify the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18.     

Questions regarding the Jan. 2 closure should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 562.2116.     

Information about U.S. Peace Corp on December 3 – The United States Peace Corps will have an information table in the Campus Union Building on December 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about opportunities to serve abroad.  For mor information, contact Dr. Jerry Everhart in room 134 of the education building or call 562.4311.

Electronic W-2 Forms Available in January – Electronic Form W-2's will become available in January 2009 for tax year 2008.  For more information, contact Human Resources at ext. 2115.

KENW Needs Volunteers Through December 7 – KENW-TV’s December Membership Drive, Winterfest 2008, is approaching soon.  We need volunteers to help answer telephones for a few hours through Dec. 7. 

If you are interested in helping us with the membership drive, 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.  Thank you!

Hispanic Affairs Selling Christmas Goodies – The Christmas season is just around the corner and family, gifts, and cooking is on your mind? What better way to ease the worry than by ordering Dulces Navideños Auténticos (Authentic Christmas Sweets) from the Office of Hispanic Affairs. There is now an opportunity to order two new items, Biscochitos and Pumpkin Rolls. All proceeds go to scholarships.

All pastries are made from scratch and fresh.

Biscochitos are delicately blended shortbread cookies with anise seeds. (Image below)

$5 per dozen

Empanadas are the fruit filled pastry that comes in a variety of different flavors. (Image below)
Flavors

• Apple
• Apricot
• Blueberry
• Cherry
• Lemon
• Pineapple

$15 per dozen
$10 for ½ dozen

Pumpkin Rolls are cream cheese filled cake logs that are made with pumpkin.

$15 per dozen

The deadline to place your order is Dec. 5.  The delivery date on campus December 8.

If you are interested in purchasing any of these items please send an email to enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

Health Services Offering Flu Vaccine – ENMU Health Services administers flu vaccines every Monday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 11 in the Mesquite Room of the CUB. 

The flu vaccine is free to students, and $10 (cash or check) to employees over 14 years old (hopefully, most of our employees are at least 15).

If you have questions, or would like to schedule a group (class, department, or student organization), please call the Medical Secretary, Nettie Amthor, at 562.2321.  

Alumni Association Commencement Reception Set For December 12 – The ENMU Alumni Association will host a commencement reception on Friday, Dec. 12 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to attend

Latest ENMU Sports Results – [here]

Official Approved ENMU Holidays for 2008-09

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

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

Independence Day                 Friday, July 3, 2009

Meetings

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

General Faculty Meeting
3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Zia Room of CUB

Advertising Meeting
2:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 8
Admin 218

Quote of the Week

"It is not skepticism that leads to a childish reliance upon unproven notions, which leads to ineffective action, which leads to failure, and, ultimately, to pessimism, cynicism and bitterness." – Kendrick Frazier

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Thesis Defense

Master of Physical Education Internship presentation in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on Dec. 2 for Gabe Rivera at 12:30 p.m. in the Greyhound Arena, Room 7 (or 40).

For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Student News

The deadline to apply for the AEOP Scholarship is Jan. 4. [more information]

Presbyterian Campus House: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
8 p.m. on Wednesdays

The Silverpack would like to start getting in touch with you in order to get photographs taken and interview you for your introduction in your section. The things we'd like to include are what you represent as an organization, what you are about, and a little bit about what you do. If you would please give us a call at 575.562.2756 or e-mail us at silverpack@enmu.edu. We would really appreciate it. Also, we would really appreciate it if you would e-mail me a schedule of your events, so that we can come and take pictures.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

The graduation speaker at ENMU-Roswell plans on continuing her educatiion at ENMU-Portales. – [full story]

Trish Pascale-Woodhull has been selected to fill the new Associate Advisor Data Specialist position at ENMU-Ruidoso, effective Dec. 15.
 
Trish has served ENMU-Ruidoso and the community as the Career Development Specialist for the TANF (Temporary Assistance of Needy Families) program and as a GED Instructor for the Adult Basic Education Program. She has extensive experience with databases, data entry, case management, records management and advising.

Trish has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and is a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She plans to complete her master's degree in education through the Portales campus this summer.

Off-Campus News

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

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The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring for part-time positions beginning in January 2009.    Work up to 40 hours per week in a temporary, part-time job and enjoy good pay, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement and the chance to serve your community.  A variety of hours are available including evening and weekends.

Apply in person on Friday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. in SAS 234.  Please bring two forms of ID with you (Driver's License or other ID and Social Security card).

For more information

Visit http://www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/

Contact: Grace Parker, U.S. Census Bureau,at 575.749.5452

Contact: ENMU Counseling and Career Services at 575.562.2211

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Three local service clubs and two groups from the First United Methodist Church are joining forces to support the Portales High School choir by showcasing them in a free community concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Avenue C, in Portales. [full story]

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The holiday season is upon us which means that it is time for the Portales MainStreet to sponsor the “Winter Wine Fest”. St. Clairs Vineyard out of Deming, N.M., will host the Wine Fest on Saturday, Dec. 6 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Ice House in Portales. Refreshments will be served along with a festive atmosphere and music. Tickets are $25 and you must be at least 21 years old to partake. – [full story]

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America’s premier doo-wop group, The Alley Cats, brings tight harmonies, universal humor and unbelievable a cappella energy to Clovis on Dec. 10 in a special holiday performance for the entire family. Presented by Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis as part of the 2008-2009 Cultural Arts Series, the 7 p.m. performance at Marshall Auditorium features classic holiday songs audiences know and love.

Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 for Seniors, Military and Students, and are available at the CCC Cashiers’ Windows, Information Tickets and Tours located in The End Zone at Cannon AFB, and at the Box Office the evening of the performance (pending availability). Call 769.4956 for more information. www.clovis.edu/culturalarts

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The City of Portales has launched a new program, the Mayor's Christmas Toy Drive: Opperation Santa Cop – [more information]

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Christmas Cards for Recovering American Soldiers – If you would like to send a Christams card to an American soldier this year, send it to this address. 
         A Recovering American Soldier
         c/o  Walter Reed Army Medical  Center
         6900  Georgia Avenue,NW
         Washington,D.C.  20307-5001

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/.

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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