Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Dale Streeter, assistant professor of history, presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Texas Medieval Association in Lubbock on Oct. 3. His paper was titled "Durand de St. Porcain's Brief Episcopate at Limoux: Conflict or Convenience."

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy has recently been asked to serve as a reviewer for the South African Journal of Psychology and for the Journal of Teacher Education.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy has been asked to serve as an external reviewer of doctoral dissertations for the Graduate College, Union Institute and University, in Cincinnatti, Ohio.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy recently interviewed Dr. Douglas Fisher for www.ednews.org The interview can be found at the following link: http://ednews.org/articles/30502/1/An-Interview-with-Doug-Fisher-About-Jamestown-Reading-Navigator/Page1.html

Blythe Tuner has been named the 2008-2009 New Mexico Teacher of the Year by the New Mexico Public Education Department, according to a department news release. Turner graduated from Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University and is currently a student in the University of New Mexico doctoral program. She is a bilingual education teacher and Native American liaison with the Rio Rancho public schools. [details]

ENMU grad Dan Hays has won his 600th victory as a college basketball coach. He is now 529-288 in his 26th year at Oklahoma Christian University. Hays is in the ENMU Athletic hall of Honors.

Fall/Thanksgiving Break Begins Next Monday – For students and faculty, the Fall/Thanksgiving Break will be observed next week from Monday through Friday, Nov. 24-28. The campus will be closed and staff will be off on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27-28. Classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

You Will Receive the November 24 Monday Memo This Friday – Because the editor will be in Dallas next week, you will receive the Nov. 24 Monday Memo this Friday, Nov. 21. As a result, the noon Thursday deadline for submitting items will have to be enforced. Thank you for observing the established deadline.

Video Alerts

One-minute video of Native-American drumming. – [video]

Video of chili-eating contest. [video]

Video of Veterans' Day ceremony. [video]

Kris Kuhlmann discussing Pandemic Flu on KENW-TV's "Creative Living" with Sheryl Borden. [video]

Watch videos of ENMU Choir and belly dancing in CUB on ENMU's MySpace page. After opening link, scroll down to "Comments' on right bottom of page. – [ENMU MySpace]

New ENMU Faculty Receive Internal Grants – [see the list]

Emergency Communications Test Cancelled –The test of emergency communications planned for today, Nov. 17, between 3-3:35 p.m. is cancelled.  In preparing for the test, ENMU discovered a software problem in the computer that dials key people on campus alerting them that an emergency is in progress. 

The test will be re-scheduled.

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

Native-American Affairs to Offer Navajo Language Class on November 17 – Join the staff of Native-American Affairs for an informational class on the Navajo Language on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Aztec Room of the Campus Union Building. Learn history as you practice a few common greeting words.

For more information, contact Native-American Affairs at 562-2470.

International Education Week Runs from November 17-21 – [details]

International Travel Bag Being Raffled – International Affairs is selling raffle tickets for an International Travel Bag full of items from other countries. Each raffle ticket is only one dollar. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the office of International Affairs located in the Student Success Center “The Alley.”

You can also call 562.4915 or e-mail enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu and tickets will be delivered at your office. All proceeds go for scholarships. List of items in the bag:

Vietnam

• Chopsticks
• Wooden crafts
• Beautiful purse
• Phone bag

China

• Beijing Olympics logo
• Phone bag
• Different shapes and of Chinese knots
• Bottle holder

Mauritius

• No child left behind  classic dodo

Pakistan

• Full henna kit
• Different  spices
• Types of tea
• Fancy bindi

President's Ambassadors Selling Poinsettias – [details]

Spoon River Anthology Being Performed Through November 18
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

The Eastern New Mexico University theater department will perform the play “Spoon River Anthology” on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., Nov. 16 at 2 p.m., and Nov. 17-18 at 7 p.m. at the University Theater Center on the Portales campus. Performances will be held in the Studio Theatre and tickets are $4 each.

The play features the following performers from the freshman performance class which Anne Beck and Janeice Scarborough teach: Jessica Eaker “Jeaker” from Farmington, Jeff Darnell from Hobbs, Phillip De La Rosa from Artesia, Mackenzie Kennedy from Lubbock, Texas, William Holland from Lovington, Paige Cleland from Albuquerque, Brittany Nothstine from Farmington, Sarah Elswick from Clovis, Heather Stroud from Portales, Sam Cantwell from Portales, Maddy Quinlan from Albuquerque, Robyn Spano from Albuquerque, Robert Pitts from Costa Rica, Brianna Pilon from Los Alamos, Bailey Wilson from Aztec, and Josh Kelly from Los Alamos.

“Spoon River Anthology” is based on a book of the same name published in 1915 which uses short poems and stories to describe life in a small town. The piece was selected because it can accommodate any class size as there are over 60 parts available. Many students are assuming the roles of multiple characters in this performance.

Ms. Kennedy says, “It really helps me with acting because I have four different characters with different attitudes, so it really stretches my boundaries with what I can do with characters.”

The play and book are based on the premise that all of the townspeople have died and are coming back to life to tell their stories and their secrets. Ms. Beck, associate professor of theater, chose this to compare and contrast how life in small towns has changed and how it has stayed the same.

For more information, contact Shirlene Peters at 562.2711.

SuperUsers Offering Outlook and Excel Training on November 18 and 20

Tuesday, Nov. 18 - Microsoft Outlook

Topics include: 

Scheduling a Meeting
Color coding messages
Sharing your calendar with others
Opening a shared calendar

Thursday, No. 20 - Microsoft Excel

Topics include:

Create formulas/functions
Create a formula using the Insert Function Dialog box
Create a formula using Auto Sum option
Create a chart
Customizing and Plotting Chart data
Move a chart to its own worksheet
Inserting an Image
Adding comments to an Excel spreadsheet
Finding and correcting errors in calculations

All sessions are from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in UCC 108.

Please RSVP to teresa.villanueva@enmu.edu.

Bulk Mail Training on November 18-19 – Due to changes in the bulk mailing regulations, not only with ENMU, but with the United States Postal Service, the University Post Office will be conducting training sessions on Nov. 18-19. There will be two sessions on each day at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.  The training will be conducted in the Navajo Room in the Campus Union Building.

For more information, call the University Post Office at 2633.

November Safety Meeting To Be Held November 18 and 19 – This month's safety meeting will be "Elevated Work Platform Safety".  The classes are as follows:

Nov. 18 at 1:15 p.m. at the College of Business Room 104 or Nov. 19 at 9:45 a.m. at the College of Business Room 104 or Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. at the Physical Plant.

Six-Hour Defensive Driving Course To Be Held November 18 and 19 –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. The six-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 in the Campus Union Building Aztec Room starting at 5:30 p.m. both nights.

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.

For more information, call the Safety Office at 2796.

Information About How to Use Authorized Absence Forms – [details]

Freshman Seminar Raising Funds for 'Nothing but Nets' – Jarret Lovelace and his freshman seminar class is doing a fundraiser for the organization "Nothing but Nets," which provides mosquito netting for Third World countries. For more information, contact him at jarret.lovelace@enmu.edu or call 575.937.8727.

Board of Regents Special Meeting Set for November 24
Regents Room—Portales Campus
Nov. 24 at 1:30 p.m.

AGENDA

ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the agenda

BUSINESS MATTERS

1. Discuss University’s End-of-year Budget (Dr. Steven Gamble, Information only)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discuss 2 personnel matters

ADJOURNMENT

Insurance Offering Switch Enrollment Opportunity Until November 26 – The New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority is offering the following switch enrollment opportunities.  Premium changes for these adjustments will be made on the December payroll deductions for coverage
changes effective Jan. 1.

Health Insurance Switch Enrollment

Employees who are currently participating in one of the ENMU health insurance plans now have the opportunity to "switch" their enrollment between plans.  The health plans offered are Blue Cross/Blue Shield and
Presbyterian.  Employees may also "switch" their coverage options between high and low during this time as well.   Employees interested in "switching" health insurance plans or coverage options should complete a
change form in the Office of  Human Resources, Admin. 113, by Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Native-American Heritage Month Runs Through November – [schedule]

Solve Native-American Crossword Puzzle – During Native American Heritage Month, Native-American Affairs challenges you to complete the crossword puzzle and receive a token from the office when you bring it to the Student Success Center in “The Alley” in the basement of the Campus Union. [puzzle]

For more information, call Native Affairs at 562.2470.

Payroll Holiday Deadlines Through January 9 – [details]

KENW Needs Volunteers from November 29 to December 7 – KENW-TV’s December Membership Drive, Winterfest 2008, is approaching soon.  We need volunteers to help answer telephones for a few hours during the drive, Nov. 29 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 Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Dec. 11.They will be in the CUB Laguna Room (ground floor). 

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.  

Applications Being Accepted for Student Regent Position – [details]

Open Enrollment for Medical Bank Continues Through November 30 – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank continues through Nov. 30. Employees who are currently enrolled do not need to re-enroll or contribute additional hours.

The policy and enrollment forms are available on the ENMU intranet at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php. A brochure is available upon request.

For more information, call Human Resources at ext. 2115.

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]

Fine Arts Calendar for 2008 Fall Semester – [calendar]

Official Approved ENMU Holidays for 2008-09

Fall/Thanksgiving                 Nov. 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 Monday, Jan. 5, 2009

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

Independence Day                 Friday, July 3, 2009

Meetings

Curriculum Committee
3:30-5 p.m.
Nov. 17, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 9, April 6, April 20
Communications Building 141

Advertising Committee
2:30 p.m.
Nov. 17
Administration Building 218

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

In the News

Jim Constantopoulos, professor of geology and chairman of the Physical Sciences Department at Eastern New Mexico University, was quoted in the Las Cruces Sun-News about the use of clean coal –
[http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_10967418]

Creative Living at KENW-TV gets new set. – [Portales News-Tribune]

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"It seems ironic to criticize universities for 'harboring professors that have no business teaching at universities' when the person doing the criticizing is practicing the same freedom of speech that they are criticizing others for practicing."

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Thesis Defense

Internship Presentation of Melissa Lee, in the Master of Physical Education, Department of Health and Physical Education, will occur on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. in Room 7, Greyhound Arena.  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

All Eastern New Mexico University students are invited to attend the University of New Mexico Public Service Career Showcase on Nov. 20 in Albuquerque.

The focus is on employment in federal, state and municipal governments.  For a complete list of more than 50 participating employers, visit http://www.career.unm.edu/students/fair_participants.php?event=showcase&
year=2008.

The office of Counseling and Career Services will provide group transportation to the Public Service Career Showcase in Albuquerque on Nov. 20.  Please RSVP to Danette.McGuire@enmu.edu no later than
Friday, Nov. 14 if you would like to travel with the group.

Students will be expected to dress professionally for interviews and have multiple copies of their resume.

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

Building trades students at ENMU-Ruidoso getting practical experience. [NewsOK]

November issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [The Grapevine]

Off-Campus News

Sixteenth Annual Eastern New Mexico Fall Handbell Festival Set for November 22

 The sixteenth annual Eastern New Mexico Fall Handbell Festival will be held at First United Methodist Church in Portales on Saturday, Nov. 22.  The public is cordially invited to attend the closing concert at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary at 200 S. Ave. C.  

Music on the program will include massed ringing pieces played together by the participating handbell choirs as well as solos performed by individual choirs and a handbell soloist.  Selections to be played will come from holiday and sacred musical repertoires. An offering will be taken during the concert to help defray festival expenses.   [more details]

An account to benefit Kevin Gardels of Portales has been established at Wells Fargo Bank.

Gardels is a cancer survivor, having undergone treatment for primary myelofibrosis, which included a bone marrow transplant in 2003. More recently, he was diagnosed with emphesema, and last month had two heart attacks. He will require continuing treatment at a hospital in Lubbock.

Gardels said he receives social security disability. He also has Medicaid and some insurance, but it doesn’t cover all the expenses related to his treatment.

Gardels, married with two children, is a former local radio personality and currently working on a master’s degree in communication at ENMU.

Donations can be made at Wells Fargo to the Kevin M. Gardels Donation Account.

Peter L. Thompson, DDS, is once again a Preferred Provider with United Concordia. Call 359.1011 to schedule an appointment. Web site: www.thompsonsmiles.com

Village Pharmacy' in Portales is giving free flu vaccines to those with Blue Cross/Catalyst insurance/prescription cards. Scheduling for vaccination is from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with a lunch break between 1:30-2 p.m., on Mondays through Fridays.

The James Polk Stone National Bank will be issuing new debit and ATM cards in October.  Contact your branch for more information.

Portales National Bank                  575-356-6601
Clovis National Bank                     575-742-1000
Roswell National Bank                   575-622-7621
Hagerman National Bank               575-752-4000
Hobbs National Bank                     575-391-3910

Mazatlan-Paradise Awaits You with KENW

Message:  Come join Sheryl Borden, the host of “Creative Living,” in sunny Mazatlan February 20-24, 2009.  This is a very special tour to one of the finest destinations South of the border.  Whether you want to have a massage on the beachfront, play a round of golf at one of six championship courses, go snorkeling and/or scuba diving, or go shopping at the Market and Old Town.  This tour has it all.  Lodging for this tour is the El Cid Resort, a 5-Star Hotel. 

All gourmet meals, snacks, drinks and water sports are included in your package.  This all inclusive tour costs $1549 per person, based on double occupancy.  A portion of every tour is donated to KENW. 

For reservations and detailed information, please call Premier Tours at 1-866-959-8687.  Also, you can go to this website for more information:  http://www.kenw.org/mazatlantrip.htm

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – [more information]

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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