Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcements form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups if the group is non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

Audio Alert

ENMU is a sponsor for Greyhound and Zia games, as well as Clovis Wildcat and Portales Ram games, on two area radio stations. The following spot about Bonds C and D is running during the games as a part of ENMU's sponsorship. – [radio spot]

Video Alert

Clovis escapees Featured on 'America's Most Wanted' – [video]

Latest ENMU Sports Results – [here]

ASAB Hosting Movie Night on the Lawn on September 8 – [details]

Job Fair in CUB on September 9 – Students who are looking for a part-time job should come to CUB ZIA Room on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a part-time job fair.  Here are some of the local businesses that will be there:

AAFES
Gear UP  (CCC)
Southwest Canners
City of Portales
Pizza Hut/Taco Villa
Sunland Inc.
Town & Country Food Stores

ENMU Women's Soccer Home Game on September 12 – The Zia women's soccer team will play Wayland Baptist at the Portales Soccer Field from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. For more information, contact ray.nause@enmu.edu.

English Comps Set for September 13 – Comprehensive Exams for Master's of English candidates will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Please contact Dr. Linda Sumption at 562.2136 for further information.

ENMU Observing Constitution Day on September 18
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

ENMU will observe the federally-mandated-for-schools Constitution Day with a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 in the Becky Sharp Auditorium in the College of Business. (Constitution Day is officially Sept. 17.)

Drs. Donald Elder III, professor of history, Steven Palmer, assistant professor of law, and Sue Strickler, professor of political science, will present the past, present and future of the Constitution, with an emphasis on the Supreme Court’s role in determining the meaning of the Constitution. 

“Every citizen should know and understand their rights and obligations under the Constitution. The Supreme Court is the focus because it is the ultimate decider of what the Constitution means,” Dr. Palmer said.

He will talk about what the condition of the Constitution is in the 21st century with emphasis on Bush vs. Gore, the unitary presidency, Patriot Act, and habeas corpus.  He will also discuss the current justices’ political views.

Dr. Elder will discuss how the Constitution has developed since its creation in 1787. He will point out major Supreme Court decisions that have helped define the Constitution.

Dr. Strickler will talk about the constitutional issues anticipated to come before the court in the future.  She will also discuss how the makeup of the court is likely to change over the next four to eight years.

“All students, especially during an election year, need to understand the Constitution. The outcome of the election may influence both, the Supreme Court and the Constitution,” said Dr. Palmer.

The meeting is open to the public free of charge.

For more information, call Dr. Palmer at 562.2542.

ENMU-Women's Fall Breakfast Set for September 20 – You are invited to ENMU-Women’s 2008 Fall Breakfast: at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 in the SAS Atrium.

We will be electing officers for the 2008-2009 year, renewing our memberships and planning activities for the coming year.

ENMU-Women is open to any woman associated with Eastern New Mexico University as faculty or staff, wives of faculty or staff or as a current or past student. The organization fosters an alert spirit of service, good fellowship and understanding, not only within the group, but also in the groups in close relationship to faculty and staff, the university and the community. We also raise money for annual scholarships through The ENMU Foundation.

This breakfast, catered by Sodexho, is free; however, annual dues for new members are $5 and for renewing members, $15.

If you need additional information, please contact Ann Varela, President Elect, ENMU-Women, Station18, ext. 2331.

Updated Fall Fine arts Calendar: Next Event is September 20 – [calendar]

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.

Mystery Photo Revealed Next Week – The identity of the person in the "Mystery Employee Photo Contest" will be revealed in the next issue, along with the winner of a sandwich from Do Drop In.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, had his composition titled Procession selected to be performed at the College Music Society 2008 National Conference to be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel in Atlanta, Ga.  It will be performed there on Sept. 25 by oboist Dr. Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, with Dal Porto at the piano.

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, has had a book review accepted for publication by the journal Space Times. His review of Michael Neufeld’s Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War will appear in the Nov/Dec issue.

A paper originally posted on www.ednews.org by Michael F. Shaughnessy has additionally been posted at
http://www.schoolinfosystem.org/

In addition, an interview , originally posted at www.ednews.org has  been posted on The Fordham Foundations’s web page.

Part two of an interview with Dr. Doug Morris about his summer experience in Cuba is at http://www.dissidentvoice.org/2008/08/cuba-and-the-struggle-for-survival-part-2/.

ENMU Forming Hospitality Club: First Meeting on September 9 – The new Hospitality Club formation meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in COB 138. All interested in restaurant, hotel and tourism management, or any other area of the hospitality industry should attend. Pizza and beverages will be provided. [flyer]

For more information, contact:

D. Christopher Taylor, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management
College of Business
Eastern New Mexico University
562.2359
Chris.taylor@enmu.edu

Communication Services Seeking Graduate Assistant – Communication Services is seeking a graduate assistant or undergraduate student with an interest in layout and design to work as a publications assistant. It's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with InDesign software. In addition to creating flyers, forms and brochures, the publications assistant will assist with the Web site and photo archives.

For more information, please contact:
 
 D'Lyn Ford
Publications Director
562.2133 
dlyn.ford@enmu.edu 

Update on Sophomore Retention Initiative – There is an important retention initiative on campus this year called The Sophomore Year Experience - Directions to Your Success. 

Sophomores are often reluctant to participate in out of class enrichment experiences.  Because of this, we need your help to populate the program. Please nominate sophomores who would benefit from the program.

The nomination should be perceived as a compliment.  We will accept those who will benefit from advanced work in motivation and commitment, as well as students who may be in need of intervention.  Upon receipt of
a name, our director, Barbara James, will meet individually with each student and invite them to join us.  

If the workshops are relevant to your courses as a project or extra credit or for training for your student staff, we will be happy to affirm attendance.  Also, we are looking for faculty and staff interested in participating with us as leaders for the various sessions.

Since e-mails should be brief, we have sent a printed flyer with more information. Also, don't hesitate to call me if you want clarification.

Help us assist our sophomores improve some important skills they will need to move toward graduation. 

Please e-mail barbara.james@enmu.edu or call her at 562.2632 with nominations.

ENMU Artist Needs Soda Cans – An ENMU artist needs soda cans for an art project. Please drop them off in Room 102 of the JWLA Building. For more information, e-mail Elizabeth.stoliker@enmu.edu.

Children Invited to Sign-up for Lil' Hound Pound – Children 12 and under can now sign-up to be a part of ENMU Athletics' Lil' Hound Pound. Membership is free and includes a free Lil' Hound Pound T-shirt provided by Big League Sports.

To sign up, visit the ENMU Bookstore front desk. For more information, contact Krista Yeast at 562.2236 or by e-mail at krista.yeast@enmu.edu.

Do You Know of ENMU Graduates Serving in Iraq or Afghanistan? – If you know of ENMU graduates serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, please contact Nikki Howard at 562.2312 so that she can arrange a care package for them.

September Construction Schedule – [schedule]

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Set – ENMU will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-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]

Flamenco Ensemble Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month – Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept.15-Oct.15) will have a kick-off with "The Miguel Bernal Flamenco Ensemble," comprised of artists with many years of professional training, experience, dedication and authenticity of the flamenco culture, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15 in the University Theatre.

Heading the company is lead dancer Miguel Bernal.  He started his dance career at an early age with intense training in Spain by the world famous Pilar Lopez, Rosario and Antonio, Faico and others and has performed throughout the US and Mexico City, including with the Jose Greco/Nana Lorca Dance Company and The Boston Pops.
 
He is supported by “El Cartucho” Vicente Griego, an outstanding and renowned “cantaor” of flamenco; the superb female dancer Elena Osuna and Ricardo Anglada, one of the most sought after guitarists in the Southwest.

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or e-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

ENMU Grad and Portales Teacher Featured on 'You Should Know' – Don Criss's "You Should Know" program at 9 p.m. on Sept. 16 will feature Portales teacher and ENMU graduate Franklin Smith receiving his Golden Apple Teaching Award.

United Way Needs You – All ENMU faculty and staff should have received an invitation to contribute to this year’s United Way campaign in campus mail. We hope you will be generous, with a one-time gift, payroll deduction, or credit card charge to bring us to our campus goal of $20,000. As of Thursday, $7,000 had been raised.

To sweeten the deal, the annual United Way “Donuts on the Square” kick-off event.  Drive by the Square and snag a Daylight Donut between 7:30 and 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12.  United Way is also sponsoring a canned food drive. You can drop off your non-perishable food items on Friday morning as well.  A community spirit award will go to the group with the most donated food, and that could be ENMU.

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!

Partners Training for Students for This Semester Begins September 16 – [schedule]

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.

ENMU Accepting Works for 'Whatever' Juried Art Exhibition
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University is accepting pieces for “Whatever,” Eastern New Mexico University’s 2008 juried student show until Sept. 17. The selected pieces will be on display at the Runnels Gallery in Golden Library from Oct.10 through Nov. 12.

All ENMU students are eligible.  A non-refundable entry fee of $5 for one to two entries and $10 for three to four entries should be submitted with the work. All entry fees go toward the prizes for first, second and third place.

Entries may be submitted to the art office in the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building on the Portales campus from 8 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Mailed entries should be sent to: Runnels Gallery, ENMU Station 32, Portales, NM, 88130. Images may be submitted on a CD with the student’s last name as the file name in .jpg format.  Students will be notified by Thursday, Sept. 25 if the submissions are accepted.

To fill out a registration form and/or for more information regarding qualifications, contact Christopher Calderon at 575.562.2607 or albert.calderon@enmu.edu.

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

University Calendar
Fall 2008

Sept. 12.......................... Last day to apply for fall graduation and commencement
Sept. 19.......................... Last day to withdraw from first eight-week classes
Oct. 13-17....................... Midterm exams
Oct. 20-Dec. 12...............Second eight-week session
Oct. 31...............................Last day to withdraw from classes or from University
Nov. 2................................Spring registration for currently enrolled students begins
Nov. 24-28........................Thanksgiving recess/Fall Break
Dec. 5 ................................Last day of instruction
Dec. 8-12...........................Final exams
Dec. 12...............................Last day of semester
Dec. 13...............................Commencement

ENMU Muslim Students to Discuss Terrorism on September 11 – What does Islam say about terrorism, war? Who is a Muslim? All these topics and more will be addressed by Muslim students at ENMU followed by an open forum.

Date: September 11
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room, CUB

For more information, call International Affairs at 562.4915.

Mandatory Student Teacher Meetings Set for September 8-10 – [details]

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. 

KENW Needs Volunteers Through September 14 – Volunteers are needed for KENW Television’s Fall Festival 2008 membership drive. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering the telephones for a few hours through Sept. 14 for Fall Festival 2008.  If interested, 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. 

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

National Juried Exhibition Set for January 30 Through February 25, 2009 – [details]

Sign Up for Fall Wellness – Fall semester is rapidly approaching, and we encourage you to join our Lifelong Wellness program.  Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class. (If you have questions related to the tuition waiver, please check with Mary Drabbs.)

To enroll for fall, simply reply to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell me which option you would like.

      1-credit (You need to accumulate 30 half-hour activity sessions.)

      2-credits (You need to accumulate 57 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell me the class and meeting days/times, and I'll save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. We have sessions scheduled on:

      Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 8 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.

      Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 4 p.m.

Rotary Looking for Young Professionals, 25-40, for Study Exchange – Rotary International District 5520 and the Portales Rotary Club would like to extend the following invitation:

Potential Group Study Exchange Team Members for Columbia Trip:

Rotary needs help in encouraging sharp, young professionals (between 25-40 years of age) to apply for a team member position.  The Rotary Group Study Exchange is a one-month professional exchange scheduled for April 20 to May 20, 2009, to Columbia.  All past participants agree that the GSE program changed their lives for the better. Four lucky people will travel with the Rotarian Leader Volunteer to Colombia to meet with peer professionals to share information and ideas about how each handles their responsibilities in their respective home countries. 

Both Team Members and the Team Leader will live with Rotarian host families for a month, attend social and cultural activities, and share in exciting - but exhausting - experiences.

Team Member applications are due by Sept. 17.  If you know of a potential candidate, please have them contact Noelle Bartl at 359.0171 or visit the District web site (rotary5520.org) for additional information and an application form.

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

Curriculum Committee
3:30 p.m.
Sept. 8
Communications Building Conference Room 141

Accounting Club
4:45 p.m.
First Tuesday of Month
(next meeting: Sept. 9)
COB 113

Advertising Committee
2:30 p.m.
Sept. 15
Admin. Bldg. 218

General Education Committee
3:30 p.m.
Sept. 15
Communication Building Conference Room 141

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

In the News

Eastern New Mexico University already does this sort of thing. The men's teams are called the Greyhounds, while the women are known as the Zias. I'm not sure why they do this, but I bet it has something to do with what you call female dogs. [Valencia County News-Bulletin]

General Comments and Compliments

Congratulations to Mike Maguire for being part of the Maguire/Walker team that set a league record this Sunday at the Clovis Municipal Golf course with a two-man scramble score of 36 over nine holes. The NCAA Division I golfers smashed their NAIA opponents, Kirby/Sloan, 36-43.

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"I've never field-dressed a moose, but my dad used to make me run alongside jackrabbits and feel of them to make sure they were fat enough to shoot."

Distance Education and Outreach

For a listing of non-credit courses, click [here].

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

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

Off-Campus News

Update on Lance Fletcher: Carol Fletcher's son – [update]

Portales hosting coed softball tournament on Sept. 14 – [details]

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

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of full-time Office Assistant.  An application may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales.  The Community Services Center is an EOE.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Sept. 3. (Contact: 356.8576, ext. 19)

Portales has an opening for a Planning and Community Development intern. – [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.

Opening for Administrative/Public Relations Intern for City of Portales – Call 356.6662, ext. 22.

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

FULL-TIME

RECREATION DIRECTOR

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

PATROL OFFICER

STREET DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

LIBRARY CLERK

FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

STREET DEPARTMENT LABORER

PART-TIME, TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

FLAG FOOTBALL YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

SOCCER YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR

SOCCER REFEREE

FOOTBALL REFEREE

FOOTBALL SCOREKEEPER/TIMEKEEPER

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

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/.

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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