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.

Audio Alert

Fall Radio Spot Voiced by Doc Elder – [radio spot]

Latest Issue of Eastern Magazine Hot Off the Presses – See the electronic version here.
[Eastern Magazine]

Employee/Alumni/Student Briefs

Dr. Manuel Varela, associate professor of biology, and his research students have had a manuscript accepted in the peer-refereed Journal of Dairy Research. The journal is ranked 9th out of all scientific journals within the “Agriculture, Dairy and Animal Science” category, and 25th of all scientific journals within the “Food Science and Technology” category.  The title of the paper is “Reduced Susceptibilities to the Antimicrobial Agents Trimethoprim, Gatifloxacin, Cefotaxime and Tetracycline in Pasteurized Whole Milk Conferred via the marRAB Locus in Escherichia coli.”  Co-authors of the work are all Eastern undergraduate and graduate students: Yang Peng,  Ricardo L. Hernandez, Robert R. Crow, Suzanna E. Jones, Sara A. Mathews, Ayanna M. Arnold, Eliseo F. Castillo, and Jennifer M. Moseley. 

Danny Woodward has nominated the ENMU faculty production of "And the Winner Is," directed by Dr. Robert Vartabedian, as the best statewide Main Street initiative for 2007.

The award presentation will be in Raton, N.M., on Friday, July 25.

Dr. Robin A. Wells, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Studies, has been appointed to a two-year term on the Early Childhood Action Network (ECAN) steering committee by Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish.  The ECAN steering committee assists the Lt. Governor in shaping recommendations and framing long-range strategic approaches to improving early childhood outcomes in New Mexico.  Dr. Wells’ two-year tenure is June 2008 through May 2010. 

Professors Anthony B Schroeder and Glenda Balas (ENMU Alum) presented a one-hour workshop on "Using Oral History and Family Stories to Improve Communication" at the Spring 2008 Student Teaching Final Seminar.

New Deal High School has named Kedric Carver salutatorian for the class of '08. Kedric, son of Kyle and Shelley Carver of Lubbock, graduates with a grade-point average of 96.875. He plans to attend Eastern New Mexico University and major in health and sport science.

After returning home from college at Eastern New Mexico University, Anna Hershkowitz decided to dedicate the better part of her summer to the City of Peoria. Hershkowitz is leading participants through summer sports camps at Oasis Elementary School. [details]

Dr. Michael Elrod, president of ENMU-Ruidoso, has announced that Dr. Chad Smith has been appointed vice president of Student Learning. The change in title reflects organizational restructuring in which Dr. Smith has assumed leadership responsibilities for academics and student service functions.

ENMU master's graduate Keith Heingartner has been inducted into the Mount Marty College Athletic Hall of Fame in South Dakota. He is a former basketball player and coach. [complete story]

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

Mystery Photo Contest Winner Announced Next Week – The deadline to enter the Mystery Photo Contest was at 5 p.m. this past Thursday. The identity and winner will be announced in next week's issue.

New Professional Staff Senators – Vickie Linthicum - Academic Affairs; Bobby Brunson - Business Affairs; Stephanie McClary - University Relations/Enrollment Services; Susan Cramp - Student Affairs; Susan Larsen - Student Affairs (2-year term).

I'd like to thank the Professional Senators whose terms will end at the end of this month: Lee Quick, Diana Cordova, and Geralyn Million.  Thank you for participating in governance; it was an honor serving with you.

Phillip Gill
President, Professional Senate

P-Card Statements Due Wednesday – Your June 2008 p-card statement is due in the Business Office by noon, Wednesday, June 18.

Please make sure that all appropriate signatures are on your statement before you send it to the Business Office.

Kenny Prince
Purchasing Card Administrator

ENMU Alumni Band Presenting Free Concert on June 21

The Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Band will meet from June 19-21 and present a free concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom in Portales.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the ENMU Alumni Band.  The ensemble was founded to allow alumni the opportunity to make music together following graduation, enhance their friendships with one another, preserve their bond to the institution, and recognize the significant impact of their mentor and director, Floren Thompson Jr., Director of Bands Emeritus. 

The ENMU Band Alumni Reunion has been held every two years since 1988, according to Jane Henry, secretary of the Alumni Band Board of Directors. 

"It’s a lot of fun to rehearse under the capable direction of Dustin Seifert for two days and present a concert.  We have former ENMU band students coming from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and New Mexico. For some of us it will be the last chance to see the Music Building before it is remodeled with the addition of a new band hall.  In looking in the archives we found the Music Building opened in 1957 at a cost of $500,000.00--over budget, of course, from $379,000," she said.

For more information, contact Dustin Seifert at 562.2377.

Spring Semester Wellness Team Competition Results Announced – 1st: Business Affairs, 84 percent participation (Award: $500 gift certificate to Big 5); 2nd: Student Affairs, 73 percent participation (Award: $50 gift certificate to Wal-Mart); 3rd University Relations/Enrollment Services/President's Office, an embarrassing 55 percent participation (Award: pat on the back).

Q&A for Student Lab Log-in Set for Today – A Question and Answer session regarding student lab log-ins will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, in UCC 108.  The lab log-in implementation is scheduled for Aug. 11 for Portales campus only.   Students, faculty, and staff are invited. For more information, call the ITS Helpdesk at ext. 4357.

Are you over heating this summer?  Do you need a way to cool down?  Do you want to get out of the heat for 45 minutes?  Then come to the June Safety meeting.  We will be learning about heat-related illnesses and how to deal with the heat.  There will be door prizes of water guns and water balloons, and cool head gear to keep you cool in the hot weather and more. So come to the Safety Meeting on any of the following dates and times:

College of Business Room 104

June 25 from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.
OR
June 26 from 1:15 to 2 p.m.
OR
At the Physical Plant at 5 p.m. on JUne 25

Ginger Creighton
Safety
Loss Prevention and Control Coordinator
DDC Instructor

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

Independence Day                Friday, July 4, 2008

Labor Day                               Monday, Sept. 1, 2008

Thanksgiving                          Thursday and Friday, November 27-28, 2008

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

Announcement: MBA Comprehension Exam 

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 21
Location: College of Business Room 126
Lunch will be provided.
Questions: Sue Stockly 562.2364; sue.stockly@enmu.edu

Graduate Assistant Positions Open in Communicative Arts – Communicative Arts and Sciences has openings for teaching and technical Graduate Assistant positions.  Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program at ENMU and be in good standing.  Technical positions do require some knowledge of broadcast and computer equipment. 

Please submit an application in person to Tracy Counts in the Communications Building, Room 126. Applications will be accepted starting immediately until filled.

SPAN Forms to be Online – Beginning July 1, students will no longer pick up their SPAN forms. Instead, the forms will be available on the Intranet and each department supervisor will need to fill out the SPAN request form and submit it to the Financial Aid office. The forms will be processed daily and sent to the requestor via intracampus mail.

Do You Like to Ham It Up? – The newest organization on campus, the ENMU "Greyhound" Amateur Radio Club, invites you to join.

The Greyhound ARC is open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. The only prerequisite is an interest in the science of radio communication and the hobby of amateur radio. We house our "shack" in the old broadcast center.  We currently have four high frequency (HF) radios and a VHF FM set on loan to for our use. We are also gearing up for National Weather Service Skywarn training, along with teaming with the Roosevelt county Emergency Management Service to provide emergency communications in the event of a disaster.

We would like to see more of the campus community get involved in a fun, interesting and public service hobby.

For more information on the ARC, visit our web page at http://wwwstd.enmu.edu/enmuarc.

Article from Portales News-Tribune about Amateur Radio Club [article].

Wellness Tennis Played at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays – Wellness Tennis is played at 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays at the University Courts. 

Players will meet Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. through July 26.   A tournament  will be held on July 18-19.

Anyone interested in playing should contact Commissioner Ronda Hutcherson at ronda.hutcherson@enmu.edu.

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

Wellness Basketball at Noon – Any employees wishing to participate in informal pickup basketball games for their Wellness activity should show up at the Greyhound Arena practice gyms at noon each day. For more information, call The Commissioner at ext. 2253.

June Campus Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound – [schedule]

Note About Merchandise Received After June 30 – All merchandise received after June 30  will be charged to the new fiscal year.

Annual Fun Run in Portales Set for June 21 – [details]

ENMU Branch Bank Being Mothballed on July 31 – The branch bank on campus of the Portales National Bank will close for good on July 31.

Fiscal Year Deadlines Announced

June 30 is the fiscal year end. The following are processing cut-off dates:                        
                          
June 30
Cut off date for travel reimbursement.
All travel for 2007-08 must be submitted by June 30. 

July 9
Interfunds for 2007-08.  

Interfunds for 2007-08 must be received by the  Business Office before July 9. Interfunds received after July 9 will not be processed.

Journal entries for budget transfers and expense transfers must also be received by the Business Office by July 9.

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

Hardhat Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 1
Room 218 of Administration Building

Advertising Committee
10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, July 8
Room 218 of Administration Building

General Comments and Compliments

Thank you to Linden Weese and Austin Durrett for making a gym available for the noon-time hoopsters during the girls' basketball camp.

"Your captions are so fun to read that I have to spend way too much time on the Monday Memo." – ENMU employee

"Excellent comments on the Food Walk. You should also try to audition for 'Last Comic Standing.'" – ENMU employee

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"I may be at the wrong table." – Wendel at the Shrimp Boil to tablemates that said they were big fans of Fox News

In the News

Secretary of State speaks to Boys' State at ENMU – [from Portales News-Tribune]

Chopper makes Boys' State stop at ENMU – [from Portales News-Tribune]

Tiger fans will 'Zia' familiar face on ENMU soccer roster – [from Valencia County News-Bulletin]

ENMU staff serving tennis – [from Portales News-Tribune]

ENMU students involved in film production – [from Las Cruces Sun-News]

Ginger's Safety Tip for June

Hot Weather Tips

Take Care of your body: 
·         Eat light, healthy, low-fat meals
·         Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exerting yourself.  A good rule of thumb is eight glasses of water a day.
·         Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages.
·         Keep fit.  Fat acts as insulation which slows the body’s ability to remove heat.  The heart must also work harder in the heat if the body is carrying extra weight.
·         Get enough sleep.
·         Dress in loose-fitting cotton clothing.  Cotton lets air circulate to cool your skin.  Also, wearing light-colored clothes will reflect more sunlight than dark-colored clothes, which absorbs it.  Wear a wide-brimmed hat, visor or other head gear to protect against the sun.

If working outside:
·         Pay attention to weather reports.  When possible, plan activities for days that are not as hot.  Try to schedule your most strenuous activities in the mornings and evenings when it is usually cooler. 
·         Take frequent rest breaks in a shaded or cool area.
·         Drink lots of fluids.

Other issues:
·         If you take prescription medication, consult with your doctor about possible side effects from heat stress.
·         If you’re going to be in the sun for an extended period of time, wear a sun block.  A product with an SPF of either 30 or 45 should help keep you from being overcome by sunburn.  Apply the product liberally to exposed areas.
·         Do not take salt tablets.
·         Keep tabs on how you are feeling and immediately get out of the heat if your stomach is upset or you feel dizzy or faint.
·         Keep tabs on those around you, especially those who might be at risk from the heat.

These tips come from the Nation Safety Council.

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Student News

The Graduate Comprehension Exam for the College of Education (summer session) will be on June 21 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The comprehensive examination information workshop will be on June 7 (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

If you need further information , please contact the Graduate Coordinators at: Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu
or mark.isham@enmu.edu.

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

Off-Campus News

NOW OPEN - THE HAIR COMPANY - An all family hair salon run by Becky Harmon (35 years of experience). Refer to Dr. Harmon, Dean of Education, and get a 10 percent discount. 1000 W.2nd; on the corner; next to bus station; 356.3110.

Portales Initiates Voluntary Alternating Water Days – [details]

ELIDA FLEA MARKET/ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR

Come buy, sell, trade or just visit
When:  Saturday, June 21, July 19, August 16
Where:  Elida Town Hall Square, HWY 70
Sign-in/Set-up 6-9 a.m.---OPEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NO FEE FOR VENDORS!
Arts and crafts, farmers market, yard sale items are welcome.
Contact:  elidafleamarket@yahoo.com

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

Job Openings for City of Portales

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

FULL-TIME

PATROL OFFICER

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

PART-TIME

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY

WATER LABORER

STREET LABORER

 City is an EOE.  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.

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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