Monday Memo July 21 2008

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Mystery Photo Identified
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Two Guesses Were Close – Although no one correctly identified the mystery employee from two weeks ago for a free lifetime subscription to the Monday Memo, two employees came extremely close. Kari Hendras from the Roswell campus guessed "Roswell Alien," and Deborah Bentley guessed "E.T." As consolation prizes, they will be given one-year subscriptions to the Monday Memo Weekly World.
And the Mystery Employee Was
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May Be Hard to Recognize as an Infant – It may be hard to recognize him in this infant photo, but the mystery employee photo from a previous issue was Rick Bresler. A hint was given two weeks ago for those who held their cursor over the original photo when the alternatives were listed as: Rick Bresler, Angela Ayers, Darren Pollock or Suzanne Balch-Lindsay. After Rick was born, Mrs. Bresler reportedly said, "Never again!" (photo by Wendel Sloan; Photoshop by Robin Haislett)

Meet More New Folks
interviews by Wendel Sloan; photos by Robin Haislett
Communication Services
kenneth henrie

Name?

Ken Henrie

Job title?

Assistant Professor of Marketing

Brief description of job responsibilities?

Teaching, research, service .

What were you doing before you got your present job?

I was Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN

What degrees do you have and where are they from?

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Master of Business Administration are from New Mexico State University, and a Doctor of Business Administration in Marketing from Argosy University.

Where were you born and where did you grow up?

Born and raised on Long Island, NY

What are your hobbies?

Hockey, football, volleyball, ancient Roman history, and the Playstation 3.

Other Thoughts?

I'm very excited to be joining the ENMU family and I'm looking forward to meeting all of you in the fall!

Name?

Emily Giammona

Job title?

Admissions Recruiter

Brief description of job responsibilities?

Contacting and recruiting students as well as helping them through the admissions process.

What were you doing before you got your present job?

I was attending Eastern New Mexico University as an undergraduate.

What degrees do you have and where are they from?

BS in music emphasis in vocal performance from Eastern New Mexico University.

Where were you born and where did you grow up?

Long Branch, NJ, and grew up in Albuquerque, NM.

What are your hobbies?

Singing, writing music on piano and guitar and playing with my kitten Aria.

 Other Thoughts?

I love everything about Eastern New Mexico University. That is why I took the job here!

emily giammona
simon chavez

Name?

Simon N. Chavez

Job title?

Department Secretary for History, Humanities and Social Sciences

Brief description of job responsibilities?

Secretarial work, answering phones, filing, completing paperwork, handling budget, providing customer service.

What were you doing before you got your present job?

I worked at ENMU for Education Talent Search from October 2006 to September 2007; also worked as an independent contractor for the Portales News-Tribune.  Still pursuing my Master's.

 What degrees do you have and where are they from?

I have a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and Sociology from ENMU. Currently working on my Master's in Communication at ENMU

Where were you born and where did you grow up?

I was born in Ojinaga, Mexico, and grew up in Fort Sumner, N.M.

What are your hobbies?

Coin collecting, watching movies, doing puzzles, sports and traveling.

Name?

Vanessa Rollings

 Job title?

Admissions Recruiter

Brief description of job responsibilities?

I recruit students and help them through the admissions process. 

What were you doing before you got your present job?

I was a student here at Eastern for the last four years. 

 What degrees do you have and where are they from?

I have my Bachelor's of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Management and a minor in Religion from ENMU!

Where were you born and where did you grow up?

I was born in Arizona but I have lived in New Mexico since I was 7.  I graduated high school from a small town north of here called Springer. 

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy hanging out with my family and friends, watching movies, photography and scrapbooking. 

Other Thoughts?

I love Eastern and I am excited to be a representative of the University!

vanesa rollings

ENMU Professor Interviewed About Weird Rock
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Dr. Jim Constantopoulos, professor of geology, has been interviewed about a weird rock found in Lincoln County on Clear Channel radio and by an Italian magazine. [details]


Scenes from AEOP Picnic
(photos by Bonnie Sink, Betsy Chavez and Tammi Gardner)
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Gossip Girls starring in "Private Conversation" betsy knows a secret
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Big Winner – Nolan Riggin was the big winner of the AEOP Summer Picnic Basket. Funds raised from raffle sales will go to scholarships for employees. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

ENMU-Roswell Hosts Farewell for Judy Armstrong
(photos by Donna Oracion)
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Wellness Tennis Singles Tournament Participants
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These are the participants in the Wellness Singles Tennis Tournament held Friday night at the University Tennis courts. The women's division ended at midnight, with the doubles tournament beginning the next morning at 9 a.m.
Women's Singles Winners
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Minnie Bresler finished second in the "Over-40 Division" and third overall.
Krista Yeast won first in the "Under-40 Division." Assistant Commissioner Nolan Riggin presented most awards. Tammi Gardner (right) won first in the "Over-40 Division" and second overall. Commissioner Ronda Hutcherson presented her award.
Men's Singles Winners
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Matt Speed won first place in the "Under-40, Non-Eastern-Employee Division."
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Patrick Newman won first place in the "Over-40 Division" and second overall.
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Wendel Sloan won second in the "Over-40 Division" and third overall. (In a misunderstanding about the bracket, the second-place overall winner headed for the Dawg Houze with the second-place trophy while Wendel was still playing a preliminary match, so Wendel never got to play for second.)
Wellness Tennis Mixed Doubles Participants
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Mixed Doubles Winners
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Siblings Krista and Bryan Yeast won first place in the "Under-40, My-Bro-Is-Not-an-Employee Division."
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Patrick Newman and Minnie Bresler won first place in the "Over-40 Division" and second overall.
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Tammi Gardner and Wendel Sloan won second place in the "Over-40 Division" and third overall. According to Tammi, Wendel jinxed them when he told her before the final match that it would not be that bad if they lost because they would have a third-place trophy to go with their previous ones for first and second.

Surprise Party for Michael Sitton's 'Special' Birthday
(photos by Wendel Sloan)
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Farewell to the McCorkles
(photos by Wendel Sloan)
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Rick and Minnie Bresler recently hosted a farewell party in their beautiful backyard for Travis and Luann McCorkle, who have accepted jobs at Angelo State University in Texas.

ENMU Builds New Lake on Campus
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San Juan Village Lake – The new San Juan Village Lake on campus should be stocked soon with native species from the surrounding fields. Also expect to see jet-skiers and, on windy days, body surfers.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)
Caught in San Juan Village Lake?
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Whopper of a Fish Tale – (From Official Fishing Report at Ute Lake) Jason Paulk of Portales had a 7.53 Lb. Largemouth. Jason's Largemouth is the 4th one we have seen this year over 7 lbs.! It is starting to look like we have regained our reputation as a Big Fish Lake.

Journey of Hope Riders Pass Through Portales
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Dr. Tony Gennaro, retired biology professor, recently took in the Journey of Hope bicycle riders as they passed through Portales on their cross-country journey to raise funds for children in need.
(photos by Wendel Sloan)
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Photoshop Adds 20 Pounds to Webmaster
skinny minh Minh Tran, Webmaster, used Photoshop to add 20 pounds to his face before he sent the photo on the right of him winning a medal in the Heritage Days Fun Run to his parents in Vietnam. The left photo is the original. Minh says that in Vietnam overweight men are considered to be rich and attractive. So ladies, he's single! minh 20 pounds heavier

Donation Boxes Around Campus for Military with ENMU Ties
(photo by Wendel Sloan)
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Three Packages Mailed So Far – Academic Affairs and Academic Services are pleased to announce that thus far three packages have been sent to military units, two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan.  Collection of  items to send to military personnel with ENMU ties who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan will continue as long as there we are having participation. It is our sincere hope that our efforts will demonstrate how much we appreciate our military's efforts as well as honoring our loved ones that are serving their country, and will remind them of their support from home.

We need names and addresses – if you know of service members with ties to ENMU who are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, we invite you to submit their names, along with the name of the unit commander and the unit's mailing address, so we can send to them a future shipment expressing our support and appreciation. We honor and value their service and sacrifice.
 
Current locations of donation boxes are: Academic Affairs (AD 204), Human Resources (AD 113), CLAS Dean's Office (JWLA 114), ITS (UCC 113), Golden Library and the Physical Plant.

Additional pre-decorated donation boxes are available. If you are interested in a donation box for your area or for further information please contact 562.2312 or 562.2314.

Donation suggestions:
Batteries (especially AAA and AA)
Magazines and books
Puzzles and games (card, dominos, etc.)
Hard Candy, gum, trail mix, jerky (no chocolate, it melts in transit)
Individual Packaged Facial Wipes and Insect Repellent Wipes
Toiletries (shaving cream, disposable razors, lotion, body and foot powder, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, manicure items)
     Hot weather items: sun screen, non-petroleum lip balm
     Writing pads, pens, pencils (no stamps as they receive free postage)
    Money for mailing packages ($10.95 each)

 

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