Wish We Were on Spring Break!

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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Governor Richardson Added as Judge for High Plains Film Festival
(Screening Set for May 4)

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has been added as a judge for 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 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. 

Video Alerts

President Gamble speaking at Vietnam Traveling Wall Memorial in Clovis – [video]

Michael Sitton faculty piano recital – [video]

"Food, Glorious Food" Concert in Administration Building – [video]

Slide show shown at Native American Affairs Spring Banquet – [slide show]

President Gamble Thanks ENMU for United Way Contributions – I want to thank those of you who contributed to the United Way campaign. Thanks to you, Eastern New Mexico University personnel contributed more to the United Way than any other organization in Roosevelt County. 

Many of us believe that it is important "to give back" to our community, and I am proud that Eastern did more than others.

I also want to thank Dr. Patrice Caldwell and Dr. Elwyn Hulett for the leadership within ENMU's campaign, and Dr. Gerry Huybregts for his leadership as vice president of the United Way Board.

Steve Gamble
President

Employee Brief

Dr. John Luhman, assistant professor of management, presented a paper at the Qualitative Research in Management & Organization Conference in Albuquerque on March 11-13, titled "Story Collecting MBAs.

Search Committee Seeks Feedback on Registrar Candidates – The Registrar Search Committee would appreciate feedback on the Registrar candidates, Dr. Donna George and Cheryl Hassell.

Please send feedback to brent.small@enmu.edu.

ENMU on Spring Break – Eastern is onn spring break from March 24-28. Most campus offices are open during that time. Classes will resume on Monday, March 31.

Spring Break Hours for Dining Facilities – The campus main dining room will close at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, for Spring Break. It will re-open at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 30.

Ground Zero and WOW will close at 5 p.m. on Friday March 20, and will be open March 24-28 from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Monday, March 31.

2008 Fall Schedule Online at – [https://itsnv406.enmu.edu:7177/prod/bwckgens.p_proc_term_date]

ENMU Hosting Smithsonian Exhibit "Kitchen Creations:
a Cooking School for Diabetics and their Families" on March 31

The Smithsonian Exhibit, Key Ingredients: America by Food will host "Kitchen Creations, a Cooking School for Diabetics and their Families" on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, March 31. The session will be held in the Family and Consumer Sciences Building, Room 98. Classes will continue on April 7, 14 and 21.

The classes are free, but limited to the first 25. It is important to attend all four classes.

This is a diabetes prevention and control course that provides instruction as well as recipe preparation of food designed for persons with diabetes. Lifestyle changes will be encouraged that will help people to manage this chronic disease. Myths will be debunked.

More information is at: www.enmu.edu/AmericanByFood, or call Connie Moyers at 575.356.4417.

Spirit of Eastern Award Nominations Due March 31 – Nominations for the 2008 President's Spirit of Eastern Awards are welcome from faculty, staff and students. Each person may nominate one or more professional and/or support staff that they believe has performed in a superior manner relative to the award criteria listed on the nomination form.

Deadline for submitting nominations is 5 p.m. on March 31 for Portales and Ruidoso. The selected awardees will be recognized at the Spirit of Eastern Ceremony on April 9.

Visit the Spirit of Eastern web site at www.enmu.edu/aboutenmu/spirit/index.shtml  to nominate online. Printed forms are also available at the Information Desk in the Administration Building in Portales and at the Ruidoso Campus reception desk.

Wall of Honor Viewing Set for April 2 – The NSES office is holding a viewing of the Wall of Honor at 10:30 a.m. on April 2 on the bottom floor of the Campus Union Building.  Names of brave men and women who have served or are serving in our armed forces have been added to the wall since its original dedication last semester. Refreshments will be served in the Zuni Room.

To have you name added, or for more information, contact Esthela Bañuelos at 562.2286.

On Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Dr. Nasario García will speak in Geni Flores' Multicultural History of the Southwest class.  Dr. García is the author of a variety of books on Hispano culture in the Río Puerco and Las Vegas regions of New Mexico.  His books include oral histories, folklore, ghost stories, and tales of coming of age in rural Northern New Mexico.  The title of his presentation is "Hispanic Fiestas of Yesteryear."  

The class is located in the Education Building, Room 116.  As this is an I-TV class, this presentation can also be viewed from the Roswell and Hobbs I-TV sites.  This program is sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs.

Assessment Day Set for April 2 – As part of their degree requirements, students who have completed at least 55 credit hours but not more than 75 credit hours are required to participate in General Education testing; this year ENMU will administer the Measure of Academic Proficiency and Progress [MAPP], which measures general education achievement and the ICAT critical thinking and numeric literacy test. While participation in general education testing is required, the test scores are not part of the student's official transcript; however, individual student scores may be used for advising.

The next administration of the General Education tests will take place April 2. Classes are canceled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate the testing.  Students are notified in advance of their need to participate and must register with the Assessment Resource Office at ext. 4313 or assessment@enmu.edu.

ENMU Hosting April 4 World Premiere of 'Midnight Ride of Paul Revere' – The music department is presenting a world premiere performance of Rene Clausen's "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," performed by the Choir and Wind Symphony, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 in the Campus Union Ballroom.

The features will begin with four short choral selections including A Jubilant Song; O, My Luve's Like a Red Red Rose;Set Me as a Seal,and All that Hath Life and Breath, followed by the premiere performance of "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” conducted by the composer himself, Dr. Rene Clausen.

The performance includes the 75-voice university singers and 50-member wind symphony, directed by Jason Paulk and Dustin Seifert.

Following the performance there will be a reception hosted by the ENMU Friends of Music.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 526.2377.

Different Countries, One World Set for April 4 – The world as described by Canadian educator Herbert Marshall McLuhan has turned into a global village. ENMU international students would like to expose their cultures, contemporary affairs and histories of their respective countries.

Come ready to discuss, ask questions, and broaden your scope of understanding of our collective international situation in the world. If you have any questions, contact International Affairs at 562.4915.

Date: April 4
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room in CUB

Smithsonian Exhibit Runs Through April 4 – A Smithsonian Exhibit at Eastern New Mexico University will explore the connections between Americans and the food they produce, prepare and present on the table. Running through April 4, the traveling “Key Ingredients: America by Food” will be at Eastern's Golden Library and the Pecos Room in the Campus Union Building.

The exhibition, traveling to 150 venues, details how food shapes American culture, and how the food industry and its technology have changed throughout history. 

All events are free and open to public. Guided tours are available everyday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. The exhibition will be open on Sundays from noon to 8 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

During the exhibit there will be a “Kids’ Day” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 and several free movie nights with free popcorn, as well as a number of other events.

For more information, contact Merlene Olmsted at 562.2075 or merlene.olmsted@enmu.edu or go to http://www.enmu.edu/AmericaByFood

Schedule for Smithsonian Food Exhibit – [details]

Powerpoint Presentation About Smithsonian Food Exhibit at ENMU –
[watch powerpoint] (after downloading, click to change images)

Clarinet Recital by Dr. Tamara Raatz Ser 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.

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.

“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.

ITS Needs Intra-campus Envelopes – If you have intra-campus envelopes you can spare, please send them to ITS, Station #15.

Tentative Schedule for Water to be Cut Off in Buildings – Hardhat Hound reports the contractor for the Water Conservation Project will be in the following buildings during the next three weeks. During this time, depending on the buildings, the contractors will install flush valves, faucets, commodes, etc., that will help conserve water.  There is a good possibility that the water will be turned off in these buildings on the dates listed. People in these buildings may have to go to other buildings for restroom facilities.

Harding 3/24/08 – 3/26/08
Eddy 3/24/08 – 3/26/08
Curry 3/24/08 – 3/26/08
Zeta House 3/27/08
Golden Library (begin night work) 3/31/08
Administration Building (begin night work) 3/31/08
SAS (begin night work) 3/31/08
Campus Union Building (begin night work) 4/1/08 – 4/2/08
College of Business (begin night work) 4/2/08 – 4/3/08
Education Building (begin night work) 4/3/08 – 4/4/08
CDC 4/4/08 (begin night work)

For more information, contact Hardhat Hound spokesman Steve Collins at 562.2511.

Campus Radio on the Web – KZIA campus radio is on the Web at: http://www.enmu.edu/radio.

Quiz for Women's History Month – Multicultural Affairs would like to challenge the ENMU community to answer a quiz during Women’s History Month. Please bring the quiz with your answers to the Office of International Affairs located in “The Alley” and receive a prize for participating. If you have any questions, call 562.4915. [quiz]

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

Internal Faculty Research Grant Applications Due April 4 – Internal Faculty Research and Instructional Development Grant Applications are now being accepted (open to all eligible tenure-track faculty - see the application packet for eligibility criteria and application format requirements).

Please note that the internal grant packet was modified two years ago so make sure you are using the application packet with a revision date of 1/23/06.  You can access it on the Web at:

http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/grant-contract/internal-grant-application.pdf

Submit the original signed application and eight copies to Nikki Howard in the Academic Affairs office (AD 204).  The deadline for receiving applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 4.

“Food Poisoning”: Regional Juried Student Show Through April 4

The Department of Art is presenting “Food Poisoning,” an art exhibit sponsored by Family and Consumer Sciences and the Golden Library. The exhibit is available for viewing in The Runnels Gallery during library hours through April 4.

The Runnels Gallery is located in the Golden Library on the ENMU campus in Portales. Gallery hours are Sunday, noon-8 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..
Admission is free.

"Food Poisoning" is a dynamic look into the edible world. This exhibition explores our vastly diverse relationships with food. Pieces demonstrate how consumables influence the world in different ways, posing both personal and social questions.  Students show their various perspectives relating to the theme of food through sculpture, photography, painting, digital images, and drawings.

At the reception, experience edible art, and the visual excitement that occurs in delicious paintings.  Awards will be announced, and viewers will have the opportunity to speak with artists featured in the show. 

The show, which is a part of the upcoming Smithsonian food exhibit, received entries from 24 artists competing for their spot in the exhibit. Christopher Calderon, ENMU Gallery Manager, says the show is a “creative tie into Key Ingredients and the hope was that it would bring about a more creative response to the traditional still-life.”  Key Ingredients is a Smithsonian food exhibit coming to ENMU.

Special thanks go out to juror Caroline Brooks, Assistant Director of the Roswell Museum and Art Center.  For further information, call 562.2624 or e-mail albert.calderon@enmu.edu.

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.

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 honoir 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. 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.

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.

2008 Homecoming Scheduled October 24-25

The 2008 homecoming is scheduled for Oct.24-25. The homecoming committee will meet this spring to determine the schedule of events and select the 2008 theme. If you have ideas for special events or reunions, the Office of Alumni Affairs will be happy to assist you.

The Hall of Honors Homecoming game will match the Greyhounds against the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Zias volleyball team will host a match (TBA) in Greyhound Arena.

For further information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125, stop by the Administration Building, Room 101, or e-mail janice.cowen@enmu.edu.

Hardhat Hound Campus Construction Schedule for March – [construction schedule]

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

University Council
3:10 p.m.
Monday, March 31
Regents Room.

Hardhat Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 1
Regents Room, Admin. Bldg.

Advertising Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 8
Admin. 218

In the News

Woman with doctorate considering ENMU master program – [the rest of the story]

This afternoon, an Eastern New Mexico University student, Daniela Garcia, will leave for Roswell, where she and her family will then drive to Chimayo, joining thousands of other pilgrims in the famous Good Friday pilgrimage. [the rest of the story]

ENMU student watching Red Sox over spring break – [the rest of the story]

General Comments and Compliments

Zeta-Pi members thank the ENMU community for making the Pot-o-Gold Raffle a success.  Ms. Diana Cordova, director of Multicultural Affairs, won the “gold.”  Congratulations to Ms. Cordova and thank you.

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Dear Drs. Varela, Lutnesky, Ayala, and Wright,

I want you to be among the first to know that Megan (Brown) has been accepted by UNM medical school!  I believe my daughter will not mind my "scooping" her on this, and no doubt you will be hearing the news directly from her when she makes her next trip into Loja.   Thank you for all that you have done to make this possible!

I am under the impression the mudslides in Ecuador are abating a bit.  Megan's latest phone call, about a week ago, gave us some peace of mind that she is doing better after being landlocked and without food.  (A nurse shared some fruit and vegetables, and that's how Megan made it through yet another crisis.)   Provisions are available again, Megan and all the other villagers should be fine now. 

My very best wishes to you all. 

Cathrynn Novich Brown

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Student looking for off-campus rental houses. It seems hard to find any local rents without going through real estate companies. Is there an easy way to find rental properties or is it just plan luck?

Mr. McIntyre
713.398.0560
nomc02@hotmail.com

Quote of the Week

"Dealing with artist-type people can sometimes be a little wacky." – ENMU music professor

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[listing of 2008 spring classes]

Student News

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 Michael Lennon – Master of Physical Education   Oral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on April 4 for Michael Lennon at 3.30 p.m. in Greyhound Arena, Room 40.  For more information contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

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

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell invites the community to join in the celebration as the Roswell campus turns 50 years old on April 1, 2008.  A 50th Anniversary Bash will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the plaza area outside the Performing Arts Center on campus. An opening ceremony at noon will kick off the celebration. Complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs will be served until 2 p.m. The ENMU Steel Drum Band will perform at approximately 12:30 p.m. Campus tours will be available throughout the day, in addition to a number of other games and activities. Children are welcome. Cake and cupcakes will be served at 3 p.m. The day will conclude with a performance by the Roswell Folklorico at 4:30 p.m. 

“We invite former employees, students, and the community as a whole to come out to the campus on April 1 and celebrate 50 years of educational excellence with us,” said Dr. Judy Armstrong, Provost. “This is an important milestone for the university and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the support of the community. ENMU-Roswell has changed lives and provided educational opportunities to thousands of students over the past 50 years and we will continue to grow to meet the needs of our future students and our community in the years to come,” Armstrong said.

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.

March Issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [Grapevine]

Off-Campus News

Andy Mason and Don Thomas:
Andy & Don’s KID’S EXTRAVAGANZA
A kids concert with songs, silliness, games, snacks and GOOD CLEAN FAMILY FUN!

FOR KIDS AGES 2 TO 92

Saturday - March 29 - 2-4 p.m.
Memorial Building - 7th & Abilene in Portales
COST: 3 Cans of Food*
*Food goes to benefit Food Bank of ENM and the “Back Pack Program”
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, call Don at 760.1843.

Note from ENMU Graduate:

Teaching 8th grade science in New Mexico is tough. Finding funding to bring new and exciting things to my students is even more tough. I teach students not only subject matter, but how to learn. This requires much diversity in how I approach things.

I need your help to expand this diversity. The link below is the proposal I have on donorschoose.org [http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?action=view&id=167369]. The website is a place where you can find projects in classrooms that you think are worthwhile. You can donate as little or as much as you like. You can choose my project, or even others. I simply ask that you do choose.

I also ask that you share this e-mail with your friends, co-workers, and family and let them know that they can directly help a classroom teacher in need.

My thanks to you.-

Destini Baldonado
8th Grade Science
Sarracino Middle School

This and all other proposals at DonorsChoose.org have been submitted by public school teachers who seek resources that will help their students learn.  The New York Times has profiled DonorsChoose.org as "the future of philanthropy."  Please help students in need by clicking on the link above!

Contributions are tax-deductible, and the donors receive photographs, student thank-you notes, and a teacher letter for the project they choose to sponsor.

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

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

FULL-TIME

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

PART-TIME TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

AIRPORT LABORER

SOFTBALL YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

SOFTBALL SPORTS REFEREE

SOFTBALL SCOREKEEPER/TIMEKEEPTER

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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