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Employee Briefs

Dr. Jordan Kobritz, assistant professor of sport management, had a book review of Diamond Dollar$:  The Economics of Winning Baseball, by Vince Gennaro, published in the September issue of the Journal of Sport Management.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, had his composition Galactica selected to be performed by the California State University, Bakersfield Wind Symphony as part of their Guest Composer Series for New Concert Band Music.  Dal Porto will conduct Galactica for their final ending concert on Nov. 15.

Monday Memo Conducting Survey of Employee's Presidential Preference – Using software called Survey Monkey, the Monday Memo is conducting a survey of ENMU employees' preference for U.S. president. (Students may also take the survey.)

All responses are completely anonymous and confidential. Neither the Monday Memo, nor anyone else, has any way of knowing which way individuals vote. Please take the 30-second survey by Wednesday, Sept. 24. Results will be published in the next issue. Thank you.

The survey is at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HtolsQS3Gz7j_2bUsdCh2YQA_3d_3d

Professor Uses Middle Initial to Avoid Confusion with 'Adult Star'
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

Dr. Julie C. Abril, new assistant professor of criminal justice and sociology at Eastern New Mexico University, always uses her middle initial.

“I Googled my name once and found out there is someone on the Internet who is a porn star that has my name, so now I always use my middle initial,” she said.

Dr. Abril, who loves to write and is working on publishing her new book, Survival and Resilience of the Cultural and Spiritual Identity of a Modern Native American Indian Tribal Nation, did not always have the luxury of reading and writing.

“When I was 16 I left home; it was a bad environment. I didn’t know how to read or write; I was fundamentally illiterate,” said Dr. Abril, who was in special education classes through most of school. “I taught myself to read and took the GED when I was 17.  Weeping in the Playtime of Others was the first book I ever read through and through.  I could relate to it.”

She moved to San Francisco and took classes from six community colleges, and eventually got her Ph.D. from the University of California at Irvine.

One thing Dr. Abril finds ironic is that she initially wanted to join the Air Force, but they would not accept her without a high school diploma, and later on, when she tried again, they would not accept her because she had a Ph.D.
                                                                                               
As a criminology and legal scholar and teacher, Dr. Abril knows well how the criminal justice system works, and even worked with the Emeryville Police in California as a dispatcher for two-and-half years. She also does consulting for the Department of Justice on matters involving Indians.

For the last year-and-a-half, Dr. Abril decided to take a hiatus from teaching (she had been teaching at Fresno State in California) and moved to Las Cruces to do some writing. 

“In Texas while I was visiting a friend, I had an occasion to go to Las Cruces and I thought, ‘Wow, this is nice’.  It was a comfortable place I could write so I stayed,” said the Yaqui Indian. 

Dr. Abril decided that she wanted to stay in the area, and thought she could be as productive in Portales as she had been in Las Cruces. She primarily researches crimes on Indian reservations and the Southern Ute Tribe is nearby.

“I love this university.  It is a cute little campus and I can walk everywhere.  It’s safer here. My last school had robberies and shootings across campus and was gang- infested.  I never felt safe,” Dr. Abril said. “After I met the faculty in my department, I didn’t care that Portales wasn’t desert like Las Cruces; they are really good people to hang out with,” she said.

Bond D Yard Signs Available in Communication Services – Any employee who would like a Bond D yard sign may pick one up in Communication Services in Room 218 of the Administration Building. For more information, call ext. 2253.

Greyhounds Host ACU, Fourth-Ranked Nationally, on Saturday – The Greyhound football team will host fourth-ranked nationally Abilene Christian University this Saturday at 6 p.m. at Greyhound Stadium. The 3-0 Wildcats defeated Southeastern Oklahoma, 59-10, this weekend. ACU is led by quarterback Billy Malone, the all-time Lone Star Conference career leader in passing yards with 9,799 and TD passes with 87.

Hispanic Heritage Month Continues – ENMU will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15.

The first formal recognition of Hispanic Heritage was made by Congress in 1968. Originally designated as the week of Sept. 15, the celebration was centered around the Independence Days of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, which are celebrated on Sept. 15, and Mexico, which is celebrated on Sept. 16.

In 1988, the celebration was extended to 31 days, beginning on Sept. 15 and ending on Oct. 15. It now includes Chile’s Independence Day (Sept. 18) and el Dia de la Raza, or the Hispanic celebration of Columbus Day (Oct. 12).

Hispanic Affairs has prepared an array of activities during the entire month. Please come, enjoy, and learn about the Hispanic culture. [calendar for ENMU].

Virgen (Virgin) of Guadalupe to Appear on September 22 – Four centuries after her appearance to Juan Diego, a Mexican-Indian, the Virgen of Guadalupe continues to reappear in many ways in the United States and Mexico. Her image is venerated and repeated by millions. Deacon Lorenzo of Tomé, N.M., will talk about the Virgen Morena's (Brown Skinned Virgin) influences, history, and apparition.

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Date: Sept. 22
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: CUB Aztec Room

Video Alert

Watch Diana Cordova Dance with Miguel Bernal Flamenco Ensemble – [video]
(sponsored by Hispanic Affairs)

ENMU Professor and Guests in Music Recital on September 23
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University music professor Chris Beaty with special guests David Dees and Gabriel Sanchez will perform a selection of music on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Portales.

The pieces to be performed are “Borne by constellations of green birds,” written in 2006 by David Heuser, and “Variations on a Theme by Corelli, Op.,” by Sergei Rachmaninoff, with Gabriel Sanchez accompanying on the piano

The saxophone is Beaty’s instrument of choice and he has been a part of the ENMU faculty since 2000. He teaches many music courses and is a part of the Highwinds Jazztet and started the Faculty Jazz Players at ENMU. Beaty is also involved with the North American Saxophone Alliance and the International Association of Jazz Educators.

Sanchez is a collaborative pianist and teacher living in Dallas, Texas, and has received awards and recognitions for his talents in the Casablanca International Piano Competition and other international competitions.

Dees is an associate professor of saxophone in the school of music at Texas Tech University and has performed internationally in Montreal and Slovenia. Dees has been nationally recognized as a top prize winner in many performance competitions in the region.

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 575.562.2377.

Steve Blakeley Presenting 'Women's Safety' to ENMU Women on September 24 ENMU Women will present monthly, noontime lunches with guest speakers at the CUB throughout the semester.  Steve Blakeley will discuss "Women’s Safety" from 12:15-12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Aztec Room of the CUB.  Participants can brownbag their lunch or purchase it in the dining hall.

Bilingual Storyteller Here on September 24 – Hispanic Affairs and New Mexico Humanities Council are sponsoring Paulette Atencio, a professional bilingual storyteller and publisher of authentic stories, to  share some traditional Northern New Mexico stories that she heard growing up while living in Peñasco, N.M., and traveling around the state.

Her stories focus on many subjects including Hispanic culture and traditions. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Date: Sept. 24
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Pecos Room in CUB

Find Out Meanings of Hispanic and Other Ethnic Terms on September 25 – What exactly do Hispanic, Chicano, Mestizo, Mexican-American and other terms mean and have in common? Hispanic Affairs will explain the ethnic origins, meanings, and how these words came about.

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Date: Sept.  25
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room in CUB

ENMU to Host Texas Tech Celtic Ensemble on September 26
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University will host the Texas Tech Celtic Ensemble in the Campus Union Building lobby on Friday, Sept. 26, from 6-8 p.m.

A “How-To” session will be conducted by the players on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2-4 p.m. in the Zia Room.

TTU's Celtic Ensemble is a small ensemble of singers, instrumentalists and dancers specializing in group performance of the traditional dance music and song of the seven Celtic nations: Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, and the Isle of Man.

The ensemble learns and plays their repertoire by ear, combining timber flute, tin whistle, fiddles, mandola, guitar, harp, percussion, accordion, double-bass, and brass and wind instruments with dancing and solo and choral song, in Irish and Scots Gaelic, Gwerz, French and English.

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 575.562.2377.

Empanada Sale Set for September 29 – The Office of Hispanic Affairs is having its semi-annual empanada sale. Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate then a delectable fruit-filled pastry to help put the final touches on every single meal. All funds raised will be used for scholarships.

We are taking orders until Sept. 25,and they will be delivered on Sept. 29 to your office.

There are six flavors, perfect for the fall (editor's note: or any other season):

Apple
Apricot
Blueberry
Cherry
Lemon
Pineapple
½ dozen empanadas $10                           1 dozen empanadas $15

To order, e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu or call 562.2451.

Living United with United Way  – Thanks to all those you have already returned their pledge cards for United Way.  We’ve had wonderful response and appreciate the great campus support.  As of Thursday, Sept. 18, $12,334 has been contributed or pledged toward our campus goal of $20,000.

Please remember you can designate your donation to a charity of your choice, and any amount is welcome. If you have any questions about United Way, didn’t receive an invitation to donate, or need another donor card, please contact co-chairs Patrice Caldwell at 562.2315 or Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu  or Elwyn Hulett at 562.2266 or Elwyn.Hulett@enmu.edu.  

Thanks for supporting United Way!  We appreciate you.

Defensive Driving Offered on September 27 and October 4 – In order to drive a university vehicle or an Enterprise vehicle for the University, the State of New Mexico requires you to have the six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. Every four years you have to renew your six-hour Defensive Driving Course with a four-hour course.

The renewal four-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered at 8 a.m. on Sept. 27 in the Campus Union Building Sandia Room.

The six-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered at 8 a.m. on Oct. 4 in the Campus Union Building Sandia Room.

To register, call the Physical Plant at 562.2511 or the Safety Office at 562.2796.

Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture Set for October 2 – The Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology and Mu Alpha Nu, the anthropology club at Eastern New Mexico University, will present the Tenth Annual Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. 

The speaker is Dr. Stanley Rhine, emeritus professor of anthropology at the University of New Mexico, Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Anthropology, and retired forensic anthropologist for the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator.

He will speak on “The Real CSI: Forensic Anthropology and the Investigation of Death.”

The lecture is free and open to the public.  For more information, contact David Batten at 562.2750.

The lecture series honors the late Dr. Cynthia Irwin-Williams, prominent archaeologist and former ENMU professor.

Dr. Irwin-Williams was born and grew up in Denver, Colo. As early as the age of 12 she developed a passion for archaeology when she got a job with her brother working part-time in the archaeology department in the Denver Museum of Natural History.

When Dr. Irwin-Williams decided to attend college, it was during a time when it was not seen as necessary or appropriate for women to attend school; society felt they were more suited to take care of the home. She did not agree with these views, and attended Radcliff College where she received bachelor's and master's degrees in archaeology. She then went to Harvard and received a Ph.D.

In 1964, after a variety of academic jobs, Dr. Irwin-Williams came to teach at Eastern New Mexico University where she was awarded the Llano Estacada Center for Advanced Professional Studies and Distinguished Research Professorship.

In 1977 Dr. Irwin-Williams became the second woman president for the Society for American Archaeology. She then became executive director of the Social Science Center in Reno, Nev., and then Research Professor for the Quaternary Science Center.

Dr. Irwin-Williams paved the way for many women, especially those in archaeology. That is why ENMU decided to name their annual lectureship after her.

Bosses' Day Luncheon Set for October 14 – Join us for a blast to the past!

Join us to rock back to the 50’s as we celebrate Bosses’ Day. We invite you to bring your boss to the annual AEOP bosses’ luncheon.

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Campus Union Ballroom
Menu: Fried Chicken, Fried Eggplant (Vegetarian) Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Desserts from the past, Soda Fountain, Tea and Water
Cost: $12 per person

Seating is limited, so make your reservations early! No reservations accepted after 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3.

Payment deadline: Monday, Oct. 13

Report from Computer Club's First Meeting – The ENMU Computer Club had its first fall meeting on Sept. 18. Thirty students attended the meeting. Additionally, four students  participated  in the meeting by using WebEx.

The club officers were elected: Rabiah Memon as the Club President, Larry Wickham as the Club Vice President, Nichole Sanchez as the Club Secretary, and Mario Estrada as the Club Treasurer.

Five students were the lucky recipients of flash drives, which were raffled off at the end of the meeting. Students will be informed of any updates or upcoming events by e-mail.

If you want to join the club, please contact Rabiah Memon (Rabiah.Memon@enmu.edu).

Student Affairs Hosting Campus Disaster Audio Conference on October 16 – Student Affairs will host an audio conference from at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 in the Navajo Room of the CUB titled "When Campus Disaster Strikes."

If interested in attending, call 562.2221 or e-mail tammi.gardner@enmu.edu. 

Information Technology Services Warning About Phishers – Just a reminder, ENMU ITS personnel will never ask for login information.  If you receive such a request, do not reply.

Black Book Bag with Astronomy Books Left at Bookstore – A black book bag with astronomy books was left at the Bookstore. To claim, come by Admin. Bldg. 218 and describe contents. For more information, call 562.2253.

Enhance Student Success by Treating Student Jobs as Real Jobs – [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.

Latest ENMU Sports Results – [here]

September Construction Schedule – [schedule]

Updated Fine Arts Calendar for 2008 Fall Semester – [calendar]

Homeland Security Conducting Campus Safety Audit on September 29 – The Department of Homeland Security will conduct an audit of ENMU on Sept. 29. The audit will look at all aspects of campus safety and security.

The auditor will assess ENMU from an All Hazards Approach looking at systems such as utilities (gas, electric, water, etc.) as well as security (cameras, procedures, guards, etc.)

The voluntary audit is part of a Vulnerability and Threat Risk Assessment aimed at making ENMU a safer campus as it relates to all potential threats for students, faculty and staff as well as the community.

Eighth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw Set for October 18

Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology, Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site, and Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club announce the Eighth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site. The site is located along the road to Cannon Air Force Base (State Highway 467), about six miles north of Portales and one mile north of the turn to Oasis State Park. 

The competition will include a Target Round and an ISAC (International Standard Accuracy Contest). 

Registration and practice will start at 9 a.m. with the Target Round beginning at 10 a.m.  The ISAC round will take place in the afternoon. 

There will be categories for men, women, and children, and prizes for the top finishers in each category.  Don’t worry if you haven’t done it before; it's the process, not the prize. Bring atlatls and darts if you have them.  There will be some available for loan and sharing if you don’t.  This competition is not restricted to primitive technology.  Atlatls and darts may be made of traditional or modern materials.

For more information, contact Dave Batten, Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology, Station 3, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM 88130.  Phone: 505.562.2750.  e-mail: david.batten@enmu.edu.

Participants Sought for Homecoming Parade

Student organizations wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 25 ENMU Homecoming Parade can apply at the Alumni Affairs office located in the Administration Building. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.

All individuals wishing to participate in the Saturday, Oct. 25 ENMU Homecoming Parade must register by Friday, Oct. 10. Advance registration is necessary for placement in the parade and to include the entrant’s name in the program that is distributed along the parade route. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Abilene and Third, goes north to First Street and west on First Street to ENMU Campus.

This year’s theme is "Hounds Go Hawaiian."

Registration and additional information are available by contacting Parade Chair Brooke S. Cordova in the Office of Alumni Affairs at 562.2125.  The office is located in Room 101 of the Administration Building.

Corrections to University Calendar – The University Calendar located on page one of the printed Fall 2008 schedule includes some incorrect dates.  Please find below corrected information.

Oct. 13-17....................... Midterm exams
Oct. 20-Dec. 12...............Second eight-week session
Oct. 31...............................Last day to withdraw from classes or from University

Applications Accepted for Kellie McGarrh Memorial Scholarship – The Kellie McGarrh Memorial Scholarship of $250 is awarded to one applicant who is an undergraduate elementary, secondary or special education major involved in student teaching in the spring semester 2009.  Criteria and forms are available online at the ENMU Homepage/Current Students/Scholarships/College of Education and Technology Scholarships.  Applications must be delivered to the office of the Dean, College of Education and Technology, Room 156, Education Building, not later than Sept. 26. 

Education Workshop and Comps Set for October 4 and November 1 – The College of Education and Technology Comprehensive Examination workshop is on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

The Comprehensive Exam is on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact the graduate coordinators, Drs. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas and Mark Isham, at the following e-mails:
Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu
Mark.isham@enmu.edu

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 Friday, Jan. 2, 2009

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

Independence Day                 Friday, July 3, 2009

Meetings

University Council
3:10-4:30 p.m.
Sept. 29
Administration Building Regents Room

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

Advertising Committee
2:30 p.m.
Oct. 20
Administration Building 218

Hardhat Committee
11 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Room 218 of Administration Building

General Comments and Compliments

Hispanic Affairs would like to give special thanks to Fel Macias and Angela Keen for their technical support during the Flamenco Ensemble at the University Theater.

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Thank you to Jennifer Senn in Golden Library for her helpfulness in finding a book on short notice by Forrest Walker for a reporter from the Portales News-Tribune.

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Thank you to D'Lyn Ford, Wanda Newberry and Casey Gregerson for their hard work behind the scenes in preparing materials about Bond D.

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Thank you to Minh Tran for assisting with the Survey Monkey software for inclusion of the presidential poll in this issue.

In the News

Mark Jones, former head baseball coach at West Texas A&M University, has been named assistant coach at ENMU. Former Michigan State graduate assistant Joe Griffin has been added as assistant men’s basketball coach. [Clovis News-Journal]

Gary Partin graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a degree in criminal justice and psychology. He worked at the Home Health department of Plains Regional Medical Center for seven years before coming to Portales to start the department he now runs. [Portales News-Tribune]

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"I would love to accept your invitation, but I have a previous engagement which I intend on making as soon as possible."

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Student News

U.S. Department of Education Has New Web Site for Students – [http://www.college.gov]

The College Democrats will hold their first meeting on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Ground Zero. Everyone is welcome.

U.S. News recently launched an online college video contest. We’re asking students and admissions staff members to submit videos that show, “Why My School Rocks”, to our contest channel on YouTube.  You can watch our video, which explains the contest, here: www.usnews.com/youtubecontest.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a “Spring Break Trip for Two” from STA Travel to one of four top destinations: Jamaica, Cancún, Acapulco, or the Bahamas (including air and hotel packages for their vacation, maximum value $1,500 per person or total value of $3,000).

It’s a loss-cost opportunity for your students and staff to highlight all the great things that your school has to offer.
We’re reaching out to students and staff that would be interested in this type of opportunity. Below you will find an email that has been drafted specifically for students that can be forwarded through listservs or even posted on discussion boards.
Thanks so much for your time and consideration. Please do not hesitate to call 202.955.2078 or email with any questions.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

Off-Campus News

Navy Birthday Ball set for Oct. 11 in Clovis – [details]

Meet the Democratic Candidates – Fundraising Green Chile Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, Memorial Building in Portales. Tickets are $10 at the door.

City of Portales Job Openings

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

FULL-TIME

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

PATROL OFFICER

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

PART-TIME, TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

YOUTH FOOTBALL REFEREE

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. Drug testing is a condition of employment.  City is an EOE.

City of Portales Trek for Trash Set for Oct. 25 – [details]

Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships – [details]

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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