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.

Employee/Student/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Anthony B Schroeder, professor of communication, recently served as consultant on a team for a Military Installation Voluntary Education Review (MIVER) on the Fort Knox Army Base.

Prasad Ganji and Venkata Edpuganti will present a poster on chemistry and nanotechnology at the 64th ACS Southwest Region Meeting in Little Rock, Ark., on Oct. 2-3.

ENMU graduate Ron L. Payton is the president of Winning Recipe, Inc. [http://www.winningrecipe.com/]. He recently shared an essay he wrote on "The Roaring Twenties" with President Gamble after the ENMU president attended an ENMU alumni meeting in Grapevine, Texas. Read the essay about his parents' experiences as homesteaders in New Mexico in the early 20th century [here].

Professional Development Schools Network Conference Meets in Taos
by Dr. Kathleen Pittman
College of Education and Technology

The New Mexico Professional Development Schools Network Conference met in Taos on Sept. 26-27. 

Sponsored by the New Mexico Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the New Mexico Center for Teaching Excellence and ENMU, the Network was founded to revitalize and enhance teacher preparation programs across New Mexico.   Highlights of the conference were keynote speeches by Dr. Richard Howell, Interim Dean of the College of Education at UNM and our own dean, Dr. Jerry Harmon.  Using a workshop format, participants closely examined the Nine Essentials of PDS Work (National PDS Conference) as ways to build healthy Professional Development Schools throughout New Mexico.

ENMU has provided the leadership to establish and support the Professional Development Schools movement in our state. The participants at the conference represented every teacher preparation program in New Mexico.  A founding board was formed to organize the network into a statewide organization.

Attending the conference from ENMU were:  Dr. Mary Arth, Stephanie Foster (Monterrey Elementary PDS), Dr. Gail Gruber, Dr. Jerry Harmon, Dr. Amy Hazelrigg, Dr. Mary Kallus, Christy Moorhead (Monterrey Elementary PDS), Sherie Montoya, Dr. Kathleen Pittman, Caron Powers (James Elementary PDS), and Dr. Cheri Quinn. 

ENMU students attending were:  Lorenza Alonso, Kirk De Soto, Sean Fletcher, Jamie Furney, Katie Hatch, Brian Hurst, Amy Newton, and Heather O’Bryant. 

Dr. Pittman heads the organization and presided at the meeting.  Dr. Arth and Ms. Powers made a presentation about Math Mates, one of the activities ENMU students carry out at James Elementary. Drs. Hazelrigg, Kallus, Gruber, Mrs. Montoya and Ms. Moorhead facilitated small groups.  Mrs. Foster, Ms. Moorhead and Drs. Pittman and Gruber made a presentation about how the PDS at Monterrey works. 

The students presented “The PDS from the Teacher Candidates’ Perspective”.  Our students “stole the show.”  Articulate and informative, the student presentation helped all conference attendees understand at a deeper level what teacher candidates seek and value concerning teacher preparation programs. 

ENMU Sponsoring Hot Air Balloon

Win Two Passes to Balloon Fiesta – Eastern is sponsoring a hot air balloon in this year's Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. All readers who can identify what city the balloon fiesta is held in by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, will be entered in a drawing for two admission passes to the event, good from Oct. 4-12. Send your entries to monday.memo@enmu.edu. The "Avoid Soaring Tuition" slogan for Eastern's balloon was suggested by Stephanie McClary, who will be going up in the balloon. The design is by Casey Gregerson.

Applications Accepted for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship – The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious national scholarship open to sophomores and juniors in engineering, the natural sciences and mathematics.   This competitive scholarship grants $7,500 (per year) to awardees for up to two years.  Applicant must be a US citizen, natural or permanent resident. 

Additional information, application materials and specific awardee disciplines may be found at:  www.act.org/goldwater.  Please direct any students you think can compete to: Brian Pasko, JWLA 118L, 562.2367, brian.pasko@enmu.edu (applicant will need to contact him to apply). 

Completed application deadline is Jan. 30..  However, the applicant is well advised to start the process early.

P-Card Statements Due on September 30 – Purchasing card statements with proper signatures and receipts are due in the Business Office, Station 4 by noon on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Remember to sign your own statement. If your charges are more than $2,500, your dean or vice president must sign.

Learn to Cook Ethnic Meal on September 30 – Are you tired of always making the same meals? Always making enchiladas, hamburgers or just going out to eat. The Office of Hispanic Affairs is offering an opportunity to learn a new simple four-course meal during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Appetizer: Chips and Salsa (N.M. style - USA)
Main Dish: Papusas (El Salvador) 
Dessert: Natillas (Spain)
Drink: Strawberry Limeade (Mexico)

Date: Sept. 30
Location: Baptist Student Union
Time: 3 p.m.

Hispanic King and Queen Contest on October 1 – Hispanic Affairs is holding a contest for ENMU’s Hispanic Rey y Reina (King and Queen). The contestants will show their ENMU Spirit, Public Speaking and Talent related to the Hispanic culture.

Come and support these students. For more information, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Date: Oct. 1
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ground Zero in CUB

Emergency Test Set for September 30 – A test of the ENMU Emergency Communications System will take place between 3-3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Members of the campus community will receive an e-mail message of this test.  An announcement of the test will also be posted on the Web. For those faculty, staff, and students who have signed up for SS Alert text messaging, a text message will be sent.  Faculty are asked to please consider allowing students to leave their phones on during this time for purposes of verifying this alert. 

The purpose of this test is to evaluate how quickly the ENMU Emergency Communications System delivers an alert.  Building safety representatives are asked to confirm by e-mail to Betsy Chavez the time they received the e-mail, text message, or any other message indicating a test is underway.  

Faculty, staff, and students who have Sprint cell phone service are asked to notify betsy.chavez@enmu.edu about the time that their alert message arrived.

We apologize for this interruption to the instructional and work day; however, our ability to reach members of the campus community through multiple communication systems is exactly what must be tested.  A reminder e-mail message will be sent early Tuesday morning, Sept. 30, about this test. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Steve Gamble
President

Pig of Happiness for Lunch and Learn on October 1 – We are all influenced by our surroundings and the people in our lives. Do you need a "Pig of Happiness" in yours?  Come laugh with us and gain new insight into your own personality.  Join us for Lunch and Learn at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the CUB Aztec Room with presenter Susan Larsen.

RSVP to Mickie at ext. 4323 or sd.assistant@enmu.edu.

Oct. 2
5:30 p.m.
Campus Union Ballroom

Come and listen to Democrats and Republicans debate about the issues that matter.

Sponsored by S.A.V.E. (Student Association for Voter Empowerment) and the ENMU Debate and Forensics Team with the support of ASENMU.

Author Signing/Lecture Slated for October 2 –   The Campus Bookstore now has Stanley Rhine's book, Bone Voyage:  A Journey in Forensic Anthropology, for sale.  Dr. Rhine, professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico, will lecture at 7 p.m. that day in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building.

Presentation on Cuba Set for October 2
	Dr. Doug Morris, assistant professor of reading and literacy, will present his reflections and impressions on recent visits to Cuba at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Sandia Room of the CUB. For more information on the free presentation, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

‘Real CSI’ Speaker at ENMU on 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.

Fall Carnival Set for October 3 – The Associated Students Activities Board is hosting a Fall Carnival on October 3, 2008. It will be located in the Ballroom of the Campus Union Building from 7-10 p.m. celebrate this upcoming fall.

There will be games and cake walks. Prizes include goodies such as cupcakes, pies, cookies, candy apples, and more fall desserts. Come enjoy yourself at the game booths with tasty treats.

For more information, contact Tracy Henderson in the Student Activities and Organizations office at 562.2631, or e-mail student.activities@enmu.edu.

Wind Symphony Concert Set for October 5 – The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University is presenting the ENMU Wind Symphony Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, in the Campus Union Ballroom.

Admission is free and open to the public.

The performance, under the direction of conductors Dustin Seifert and Neil Rutland, will include: “Valdres” by Johannes Hanssen, Karel Husa’s “Cheetah”, “La Fiesta Mexicana” by H. Owen Reed, and “Molly on the Shore” by Percy A. Grainger. 

For more information, call Kathy Fraze at 562.2377.

Ways to Tame Your Inbox Set for October 6 – Microsoft Outlook Webinar: Ways to Tame Your Inbox & Calendar"

Monday, Oct. 6
11 a.m. to noon
COB 103

RSVP to Mickie at ext. 4323 or sd.assistant@enmu.edu

Microsoft Outlook has numerous time-saving organizational tools most professionals ignore. In this 60-minute webinar, Outlook expert Karla Brandau will help you unlock secrets of using Microsoft Outlook for more than
just e-mail to take back hours of your day. Join us to see live demonstrations of:

** New Outlook techniques you can start using today to become even more
   efficient!
** Survival tips for e-mail overload - Get organized today
** Essential shortcuts to help you work faster and more efficiently
** Ways to stay organized and on task with Outlook

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].

ENMU Grad Paula Moore Speaking on Campus on October 25 – ENMU grad Paula Moore will speak on campus from 10 a.m. to noon in the Bookstore on Oct. 25. Her address will center on her book "Cricket in the Web" about an 18-year-old waitress who was murdered in Las Cruces in 1949. [details]

Green and Silver View Set for November 8 – The Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school seniors will be on Nov. 8.  This day will be informational and fun for prospective students and their parents to visit campus, learn about academic programs and student services.  ENMU will have a special preview day held in the spring for juniors.

The Office of Enrollment Services would like to invite all departments and organizations on campus to participate at the information and organization fair Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  At this time students can walk around, ask questions, and receive additional information. 

For more information and to reserve your table at the fair, contact Stephanie McClary at stephanie.mcclary@enmu.edu or 562.2985 by Oct. 24.

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.

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 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.

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. For more information, call 562.4490.

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. 

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.

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.

FOCUS Workshop Set for October 14 – FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities workshop is the anchor of the FranklinCovey Focus Solution. 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.

 Tuesday, Oct. 14

 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (lunch included)

 COB 103

 $100 per person - includes planner

 $45 per person - if you already have a FranklinCovey planner 

 First-come, first-served basis.

 E-mail: candace.baros@enmu.edu

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

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

"I enjoyed Diana Cordova's dancing in that flamenco video." – faculty member

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Thank you to those who helped with the Fall 2008 Wellness Round-Robin, Mixed-Doubles Tennis Tournament on Saturday: Steve Blakeley for the winners' certificates; Mary Drabbs for the Wellness T-Shirts; Robin Haislett for the photos; Ronda Hutcherson for furnishing some balls; and Danielle Ford for being the ball-girl.

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Thank you to Daniel Alaniz for making Wendel install 24 urgent updates to his computer, and for finishing off the German Chocoloate cake in Communication Services.

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Congratulations to John Kirby for leading his team to a team-record 37 and a convincing 6-1 win in match play over unnamed opponents yesterday in the Sunday Morning Two-Person Nine-Hole Scramble Golf League at the Clovis Municipal Golf Course. After the match, Kirby's team also won a putt-off for a free brekfast at Taco Villa.

In the News

The overuse or abuse of alcohol and other drugs is becoming more common and affecting the younger population. This is one observation from Tech. Sgt. Marisol Lozada, 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron, who gave a presentation on the topic to Eastern New Mexico University students and counselors. [Cannon Connections]

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Fraternity runs to help military families – [Portales News-Tribune]

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Altrusa home tour benefits ENMU scholarships – [Portales News-Tribune]

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"I've seen longer drives on a putt-putt."

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Student News

Student Activities Free Movie Night is set for Monday, Sept. 29.  Free movie night will take place at the Tower Twin Theatre.  You must have your ENMU ID to receive a ticket, and remember, it is on a first come,
first serve basis.   We only have limited spaces available.

The movies showing tonight are:

"Eagle Eye"

"Longshots"

For more information, contact Student Activities at 562.2631 or e-mail student.activities@enmu.edu.

The next PSAC meeting is at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 1, in the Sandia Conference Room. All active organizations must have one delegate present. Lunch will be provided.

PSAC is a monthly meeting with the president of the University and registered student organizations. The meetings provide a forum for the president to discuss any current issues with the students and receive valuable feedback. PSAC is a great opportunity for student organizations to have a voice on campus and promote their organizations.

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

Johnny Available for Adoption
Contact: Renee V. Fitts Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter NM Children, Youth and Families Department #4 Grand Avenue Plaza Roswell, NM  88201 575.624.6071 renee.fitts@state.nm.us	I am: 10 years old I am in: 3rd grade John is a very shy and quiet boy.  He receives specialized educational help in school and has worked hard to participate and do well in school.  He is very determined to learn and tries hard in school to meet his educational goals.  John is a very sensitive boy but he does enjoy joking around a lot.  He is somewhat shy and is generally anxious around new people.  As for friends, John very much values his friends and their friendships.  He continues to learn how to socialize with other children in a positive way and has made many strong bonds between his friends due to those efforts.  Over all he does well with younger children and adults and tends to interact with them via jokes or playing the big brother role with the children.  John very much wants to do his best and wants to be the “good boy.”  He enjoys helping out around the house and outside and tends to stay around his foster parents at all times.  He enjoys eating burgers, pizza, hot dogs, and Mexican food in general.  John would do well as an only child due to his need for a lot of attention.  John does have a neurological disability, which could require some form of care for him for the rest of his life.  Having a family for John that is very committed to him, willing to love him, support him, and give him the attention he needs will be the winning combination as a forever family. AC
	©AN ACT OF LOVE© Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

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

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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