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.

Finalists Named for Greyhound Basketball Head Coaching Position —
[Clovis News-Journal]

Meet Basketball Coaching Candidate Today – The public is invited to meet Andrew Helton, candidate for Greyhound head basketball coach, today from 5-7 p.m. in the CUB Aztec Room.

Employee/Student Briefs

Dr. Michael R. Elrod, president ENMU-Ruidoso, has announced that he will retire effective next January.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy and Dan Greathouse of the Portales Schools have had an interview accepted for publication in the October issue of Exceptional Parent.

Dr. John Andrew Morrow, associate professor of Spanish, recently returned from Panama City, Panama, where he delivered two papers at the 2009 CILCA Conference, an international congress on Central American Literature. Dr. Morrow presented two papers: "Amerindian Elements in Ernesto Cardenal's Cantico cosmico" and "The Islamic Influence in Ernesto Cardenal" on Friday April 3rd.  

Dr. Zhiming Liu and his postdoctoral research associate, Dr. Jasvinder K. Dhillon, presented a research paper titled “Effects of RU 486 on Cyclooxygenase-2 Gene Expression, Prostaglandin F2a Synthesis, and Ovulation in Xenopus laevis” in New Mexico Bioinformatics Symposium and IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence, March 19 -21 in Santa Fe.

Dr. Chris Taylor, College of Business, has had the following papers accepted for stand-up presentations and proceedings at the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education-Annual Conference in San Francisco, this summer: A Case for Selective Marketing: Identifying the Ecological Wine Tourist with Dr. Nelson Barber of Texas Tech University and Dr. Cynthia Deale of Easter Carolina University and Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes: Influencing the Purchase Decisions of Wine Consumers with Dr. Nelson Barber of Texas Tech University and Dr. Sandy Strick of South Carolina University.

ENMU student Noel Hunt has been named Mrs. New Mexico and is running for Mrs. United States. –
[Clovis News-Journal]

Music Scholarship Finals Set for Tonight

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music has announced the Friends of Music Scholarship Competition Finals will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 13, in the First United Methodist Church in Portales.  Admission is free. 

The concert will feature the top artists of the Department of Music who have been chosen through preliminary auditions.  Seventeen pianists, instrumentalists and singers will compete for scholarships provided through donations to the ENMU Friends of Music. 

For more information, call 562.2377.

Upcoming Fine Arts Events

John Olsen Piano Recital – 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 at the First United Methodist Church in Portales. Free.

Brass Choir Concert – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the First United Methodist Church in Portales. Free.

'Whose Life Is It Anyway?' – 7 p.m. on April 22-25 on the Mainstage of the University Theatre Center. For ticket information, call 562.2710.

Quick Find Directory Available – The Quick Find directory is now available in pdf format online at http://www.enmu.edu/about/directory/quick.shtml on the right navigation menu. This directory can be downloaded and printed. A printed version will be available in August. 

This is the time of year that corrections are being made. Please review and submit changes to Betsy Chavez at 4490 or by e-mailing Betsy.Chavez@enmu.edu.

Fusion Funk Collective Presents Pyrodisiac Poi Workshops on April 15-16 – Learn the art of fire dancing technique!  No fire will be used at this event.  All ages and levels.  Classes will be held in the Pecos Room ENMU Campus Union Building on April 15 & 16, 2009 5-6:30pm  Email Yolanda Chavez with any questions fusionfunkcollective@yahoo.com

April Clearance Sale at Bookstore – The Campus Bookstore is having a sale for the entire month of April on the following items:

50 percent off all clearance clothing and gifts
$1 bargain books
25 percent off all Red Shirt Brand Clothing
25 percent off all polos

Zeta Tau Alpha 5k Fundraiser Set for April 18 – Zeta Tau Alpha will sponsor a 5k fundraiser on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 8 a.m. in Greyhound Arena. Registration is $20 and includes a race pack and t-shirt. Groups of 10 or more may each receive a $5 discount off of the registration fee. All proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Awareness and Education. for more information contact Lindsay Fultz at lindsay.fultz@enmu.edu or Aleka Garcia at aleka.garcia@enmu.edu.

Monday Memo Seeks Your Six-Word Autobiography – Inspired by the book "Not Quite What I Was Planning" about people summarizing their life in six words, the Monday Memo invites readers to submit their six-word serious or humorous autobiographies. All publishable ones will appear in future issues.

Bylines (your name) will be published with them, unless you request anonymity.

Please put "Six Words" in the subject line and submit to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Recently submitted entries are below:

"Hope for the best, prepare…crap." – Robin Haislett

"A clueless child in adult disguise." – Lukas Cash

"Chuck Norris better watch his back." – Jesse Mathews

"Prepare for opportunities and they appear." – Kris Kuhlmann

"Avid reader, people helper, lifelong learner." – Barbara Edwards

"East Texan just visiting New Mexico." – Wendel Sloan

(foreign section below)

"Ein Erwachsener zu frür im Leben." – Erin Griffith

"Nada te turbe, nada te espante." – Diana Cordova

ENMU Accounting and Finance Club Meeting April 13 – The Accounting and Finance Club will meet Monday, April 13 at 4:30 p.m. in COB 130. Refreshments will be served.

Human Rights Film Series Presents THE TAKE on April 14 – Tuesday, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Room 120, College of Education.

A film highly relevant to the current state of economic crises in the US.  In the wake of Argentina's spectacular economic collapse, Latin America's most prosperous middle class finds itself in a ghost town of abandoned factories and mass unemployment. Thirty unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory in Buenos Aires, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head.

Filmmakers Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein take viewers inside the lives of the workers and their families, who must fight for jobs and their dignity by confronting factory owners, politicians and judges. The result is a real-life political thriller that pits ordinary workers against the local ruling elite and the powerful forces of global capitalism.

http://www.thetake.org/

Chinese Market April 14 – International Affairs is sponsoring a Chinese Market with regional Chinese costumes from the minority ethnic groups in China and Chinese souvenirs. The event will be Tuesday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CUB Lobby. For more information, contact International Affairs at 562-4915.

Career Services Hosting Teacher Fair and Career Fair on April 17, 24 – Career Services is hosting a Teacher Fair on April 17 and a Career Fair on April 24, For more information, call 562.2211.

Career Fair Set for April 24– Counseling & Career Services will host a career fair on Friday, April 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.  Explore job opportunities and interview with local, regional and national employers. Please bring multiple copies of your resume and dress professionally. For assistance with your resume or interview skills, please contact Counseling and Career Services in SAS 232 or call 562.2211.

Safety Meetings for April – Safety meetings will be on April 16 at 9:45 a.m. or April 17 at 9:45 a.m. in the College of Business, Room 104, or April 16 at the Physical Plant at 5 p.m. 

Also mark you calendars for April 29 and 30 for another set of safety meetings (to make up for the ones missed in February).     

Portales Alumni Chapter Scholarship Deadline is May 1 – The ENMU Portales Alumni Chapter Scholarship has extended the application deadline to May 1.
 
   Please pick up and complete a Scholarship application in the Portales High School Guidance Office. 
 
 Selection Criteria:
  Must enroll as a full-time student at Eastern New Mexico University.
  Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the intent of earning a   college degree.
  Must be a Portales student.
  When all other factors are equal, financial need will be considered.
 
 Applicants DO NOT need to be related to an ENMU Alumni. 
 
For more information, contact Susan Cramp, ENMU Portales Alumni Chapter President, at 575.562.2452. 

ENMU Hosting High Plains Film Festival 2009 on May 10

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is hosting the High Plains Film Festival 2009 on Sunday, May 10 in the University Theatre Center.  Special guests will be ENMU graduates and professional actors Michelle Tomlinson and Landall Goolsby, as well as documentary filmmaker Erin Hudson and audio recordist Jon LeBlanc.

At 2 p.m. films and clips from the workshop presenters and ENMU students and faculty will be screened, followed by a question and answer session with the filmmakers.  A reception will follow at 4 p.m.  Admission is $5 for the general public (free to ENMU students and employees with ID).

For pre-registered high school and college students, the Film Festival begins at 8 a.m. with a “Documentary Production Workshop” with Hudson of Rotation Films and audio recordist LeBlanc.  At 10:15 a.m. the students will participate in an “Acting for the Camera Workshop” with Tomlinson, Goolsby and LeBlanc.

For more information, contact festival coordinator Laurel Petty at 562.2229, e-mail laurel.petty@enmu.edu, or visit www.enmu.edu/filmfest.

Biographies of the special guests are below:

Michelle Tomlinson is a film/television actress based in Los Angeles who recently earned the Pretty/Scary Award for her work in The Cellar Door, a horror and psychological thriller that is earning its own recognition for improving upon the girl-trapped-by-a-serial killer storyline. Other lead credits include Kevin Tenney’s Brain Dead (which has just been theatrically released) and the independent drama Indelible (recently named the winner of the 2007 Gold Eddy Cri Film Festival and received six nominations at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival). Tomlinson just wrapped shooting two pilots, The Seer in which she’s a series regular playing a detective, and in the upcoming Backfire in which she plays the gun-toting Nicole Dubois. She also recently shot a role on Worst Week for Director Michael Lehmann.

Landall Goolsby not only owns a video store in Portales, but appears in some of the DVDs.  His credits include Video Store: The Movie, Target Versace, Gardens of the Night, and playing Andy Warhol on American Dreams on TV.  Other appearances include Criminal Minds and Cold Case on CBS.  His largest profile role was in The Eye with Jessica Alba.  He has also appeared in The Last One, a horror film, and a pilot for Spike TV called 1,000 Ways to Die.

Erin Hudson is a documentary filmmaker originally from Albuquerque. Concerned, committed and passionate about storytelling, she is a producer, director, cinematographer, editor and educator. Her priority is to collaborate with communities and individuals to share stories rarely seen on the big screen. Hudson received her graduate degree in documentary film and video from Stanford University. Her short films have screened in festivals world-wide and she has received numerous awards, including a Student Academy Award and a New Visions New Mexico Award.

Jon LeBlanc, a New Mexico native, is a freelance engineer and audio consultant holding a degree in audio production from the Art Institute of Seattle. With over 10 years of professional experience, he is very skilled in music recording and live event production, as well as audio for radio, Internet, television and film.  After moving to eastern New Mexico in 2002, he became production director for a Clovis radio group until its disbandment in 2005. From 2003-2007, he owned and operated an area venue which featured local and national independent artists and musicians. LeBlanc resides in Portales and is currently working on the production of a series of independent films.

ENMU Students Conducting Fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities

This fundraiser is being hosted by Dr. LaChrystal Ricke’s COMM 202 class.  There are 17 students in the class; part of the semester involves a community service project. 

The Casino Night, to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities, is set for April 24 at Greyhound Arena.  The event starts at 6 p.m.  The purpose of the Casino Night is to generate funds for the charity.  Also, the group is collecting pop tabs (off the top of pop cans).  Coke donates money per pound of tabs collected to benefit RMDH. 

Along with the Casino Night and pop tabs, the class is actively looking for household type items that the house is desperately in need of at this time.  Here’s the house’s “wish list” – also, any toys, games, videos (entertainment type items) are being collected as well – these can be new or gently used. The house will put any of these items on the hospital floor(s) for the kids actually stuck in the hospital to enjoy.

FOOD ITEMS
Pop Tarts
Coffee Creamer
Small bottles of ketchup
Individual Juice Boxes
Small bottles of cooking oil
Individual Micro-wave soups
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

MISC. ITEMS
Zip Locks of all sizes
48oz Gladware Storage Containers
Small white trash cans
Plastic hangers
Copy Paper
Masking Tape
Sponge Mops
White Shower Curtain Liners
White Bath Mats
Bathroom Rugs
16 oz Cold Drink Cups   

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Soft Scrub Cleanser
13 gal. Trash Can Liners
Pumice Stones
Lysol All Purpose Cleaner
Toilet Bowl Cleaner

BED LINENS and TOWELS
Full sized fitted and flat sheets - White only Twin sized fitted and flat sheets - Beige only Bed Pillows White bath towels White hand towels White face cloth

Web Courses Being Offered in May

CRN       Section                 Course                                                           Cr.            Instructor                            Dates
23438    M1W                     ACCT 200 P  Survey of Accounting             3 cr.        Frashier, Ira                        May 1-28
23439    M1W                     ECON 200 P  Survey of Economics           3 cr.        Luhman, John                    May 1-28
23440    M1W                     PSCI 493 P   TPS/Current Legal Issues   3 cr.        Palmer, Steven                   May 1-28
23441    M1W                     BUS 493 P    TPS/Current Legal Issues   3 cr.        Palmer, Steven                   May 1-28

One additional course is open only to Portales faculty:

23458    1WW   IS 293 P     TPS/Blackboard/Wimba 3 cr.    James-Maguire, Patricia                May 1-29

Hispanic Banquet for Spring Graduates Set for May 7 – Hispanic Affairs is having an honor banquet for the May graduates at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7 in the Campus Union Ballroom.

This year's theme is "Saborear Nuestra Cultura Hispana" (A taste of our Hispanic Culture). The celebration incorporates a variety of different cultures and traditions which represent each one of the Spanish speaking countries and unfolds into a fashion show where students will demonstrate a traditional costume from their cultural heritage.

Some featured items on the menu are: Paella (Spanish Rice Dish), Carne Adobada and Potatoes, Flan, salad, and lemonade.

Tickets are $15 each, which may be purchased from Dolores Jones or Diana Cordova at "The Alley" in the CUB basement. The deadline to RSVP with payment (NO EXCEPTIONS) is before 5 p.m. on April 30.

For more information, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Science and Engineering Fair Winners Worked with ENMU Professors

On March 7 the Southeast Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held at ENMU. Overall, it was a great success, with four students (two competitors, two observers who do not compete) advancing to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Reno, Nev., May.

The State competition was held in Socorro, N.M., on April 4, with an additional student from the Southeast Region advancing to compete at the International Fair.

Of the three competitors advancing to the International Fair, two of them conducted much of their research at ENMU. HeeSung Park, who worked with Dr. Manny Varela and Dr. Sanath Kumar investigating the antibiotic-producing properties of bacteria, will compete in the microbiology category.

Terryl Bell, compete in the Environmental Science category, worked with Dr. Newt Hilliard investigating the microbial flora of sulfur springs in the Carlsbad area. The following is an update from him:

"Thought you might like to know that the switch to Environmental Science did prove to be a good decision. 1st Place, several water awards, and a small trip to Anchorage, Alaska in June to compete for a position to represent the United States in Stockholm, Sweden. The judges had excellent suggestions as well as pointed out some areas that I need to work on to better communicate the project. Congratulations Dr. Hilliard, we did it again. – Terryl Bell

All students advancing to the International Fair from the Southeast Region are from Carlsbad High School.

As a general note, I would like to thank all the people from ENMU who worked so hard to ensure that our Regional Fair was such a success. Thank You – Dr. Ken Cradock

Student Affairs Leadership Awards Banquet Set for April 15 – The annual Student Affairs Leadership Recognition Awards Banquet will be Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.

In order to conserve on paper products being distributed on campus, Student Affairs is sending you an invitation via email to our annual banquet. Paper invitations have been sent out to all persons nominated for awards and their nominators, Core Staff, Deans and Advisors, but all faculty/staff are definitely invited! If you are interested in attending please call ext. 2221 or email tammi.gardner@enmu.edu to RSVP by close of business April 9, 2009.
Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

Going Away Reception for Tony Allen Set for April 17 – Sodexo Manager, Tony Allen will be leaving Eastern at the end of the month. A going away reception will be Friday, April 17 from 3-4 p.m. in the SAS Atrium.

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. For more information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

ENMU's MySpace Page Video Contest Deadline Now June 15– The deadline to enter ENMU's MySpace video contest has been extended to June 15. The 30-60 second videos should have a theme of "Cool School ENMU." There is no restriction on content as long as they are viewable by a general audience.

The contest is open to all of ENMU's MySpace friends – high school students, college students, faculty and staff, the general public, etc.

The entry deadline is June 15, 2009. Upload the video to YouTube and submit as a "Comment" to ENMU's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico).

If sufficient quality entries are received, the following prizes will be awarded:

1st – $100 gift certificate to ENMU Bookstore
2nd – $50 gift certificate to ENMU Bookstore
3rd – $25 gift certificate to ENMU Bookstore

Winners will be featured in ENMU's Monday Memo online newsletter.

For more information, contact Wendel Sloan at wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Campus Construction Schedule for April – [schedule]

Business Office Year-End Deadlines – June 30 is the fiscal year end.  The following are processing cut-off dates:

May 15

Last date for purchase order requisitions to be received in the Business Office.  All merchandise must be received by June 30, or it will be charged to the new fiscal year.

June 12

The cutoff date for making purchases on the Purchasing Card for the current fiscal year is June 12. Statements will be ready to review on June 16.  Purchases made on the purchasing card after June 12 will be charged to the new fiscal year.

June 30

All travel for 2008-09 must be submitted to the Business Office by June 30.

July 10

Interfunds for 2008-09 must be received by the Business Office before July 10.  Interfunds received after July 10 will not be processed.

Journal Vouchers and Budget Transfers must be received in the Business Office by July 10.

Update on Flex Spending – Due to the July 1 changes to the New Mexico Public School Insurance Authority health plans offered to ENMU employees, the University sought authorization to offer an open/change enrollment for employee Flexible Spending Accounts.  An enrollment option would allow employees to start a new flexible spending account or increase existing accounts in order to offset anticipated increases in employee paid health expenses after June 30, 2009.  Unfortunately, ENMU has learned that Internal Revenue guidelines prohibit mid-year changes to flexible spending accounts and prohibit the open/change enrollment. 

Employees who anticipate medical needs such as elective surgery, testing or scans are encouraged to seek treatment for those items prior to July 1 in order to take advantage of the current coverage.  Employees who did not attend the meeting held to discuss health benefit changes are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resources. 

Update on School System Alert (SSA) – To update receiving SSAs, you are asked to log-on to the link below and edit your telephone number, e-mail and check the boxes of the alerts you would like to receive. Also, check to make sure that you have included the new area code "575" if it has changed for you.

http://enmu.ssalert.com/

Fund for Sharon Cabledue – An account has been set up for Sharon Cabeldue and her family to help offset medical and travel expenses due to Sharon's illness.  Donations can be made to the Cabeldue Family Fund at First Financial Credit Union located at 700 West 2nd Street in Portales.

N.A.T.I.V.E. Taco Sale – The N.A.T.I.V.E. Club will have a Navajo Taco Sale on April 17.  A taco is $5 and fry bread is $2.  Place your order with Native American Affairs at 562.4918.  Delivery will be between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on April 17. 

Adaptive Strategies Physical Education Workshop Offered on April 13 – Do you currently reach all students using effective and enriching physical education strategies and methods? A one-hour physical education workshop will be offered on April 13. Current students can enroll by picking up an add form and turning it in to the Registrar.

Physical Education One-Credit-Hour Workshop
HPE 468/SPED 468/ELED 468/SED 468

Strategies in Adaptive Physical Education

HPE 468-CRN # 23417
SPED 468-CRN # 23423
ELED 468-CRN # 23421
SED 468-CRN # 23422

Date:  Monday, April 13

Time:  (9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)  
Place:  Portales High School

Great opportunity!  If you are already a full time student with less than 18 hours, the course can be added at no additional charge.

Instructors
Christine Castillo (Adapted PE Teacher, Albuquerque School District; Golden Apple Award Winner, Manzano High School)
Chris Page (New Mexico Special Olympics, Sports Competition Coordinator)
Laura Spears (Adapted PE Teacher, Albuquerque School District, Elementary Focus)
Caroline Snyder (Adapted PE Teacher, Albuquerque School District, Elementary and Middle School Focus)

Contact Dr. Matt Martin (562-2683, matthew.martin@enmu.edu) for more information
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ENMU Sigma Xi Seminar on Environmental Toxicology on April 16 – Dr. Céline Godard-Codding [biography], assistant professor of Environmental Toxicology at the Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University and TTU Health Sciences Center, will give a presentation on “Cetacean Toxicology: from Biomarker Discovery  to Ocean-wide Pollution Mapping” from 11 a.m. to 12 :15 p.m. in Science Building, Room 210, on Thursday, April 16.  This event is sponsored by the ENMU Chapter of Sigma Xi, the International Scientific Research Society.  

For more information, contact Dr. Zhiming Liu, president of the ENMU Chapter of Sigma Xi, by e-mail at zhiming.liu@enmu.edu.

Retire with Confidence Set for April 16 – "Retire With Confidence" is a presentation discussing various financial aspects of retirement including, income, insurance, and debt. The program will give basic information regarding some of retirement's biggest questions. It is designed both for people who will be retiring soon and those who want to be prepared for the future.

Nikki Lingelbach, the MetLife representative for Clovis/Portales, will present "Retire With Confidence" on April 16 at noon in the Sandia Room of the CUB. Doors open for lunch at 11:30 a.m.; presentation will begin at noon.

Please RSVP by April 14 to sheryl.holmes@enmu.edu, or ext. 2116.

Child Care Training Conference on April 18 – ENMU's Child Care Training Center Annual Spring Conference  is set for April 18 in the College of Business. Free training will be provided for child care providers. 

 Sessions are available for infant/toddler caregivers, directors, center-based caregivers, family child care homes, and bilingual providers.

Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Keynote 8 a.m.
Sessions: 9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To register for sessions, call 562.2850 by April 8.

MBA Comprehensive Exam on April 18 – The Comprehensive Exam for the MBA program will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 in COB 126. 

For more information, contact Dr. Sue Stockly, MBA coordinator, at Sue.Stockly@enmu.edu or 562.2364.

Yoga and Indian Dance Workshop,  April 18-19 – Yoga and Indian Dance Workshop  April 18-19, ENMU Greyhound Arena, Room 11.  Classes begin at 12:15 p.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. each day.  Classes in Yogini Yoga, Rajasthani Folk, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance with guest instructor Queen Harish of India.  Star of Gypsy Caravan-Where the Road Bends.  Queen Harish is like a Classical Indian tapestry come to life.

$30 a class~Yogini Yoga with Yolanda Chavez $10 a class  Fusion Funk Collective in performance with Queen Harish Friday, April 17 8 p.m. ENMU CUB Ballroom.  ENMU students and faculty get in free with ID.

For more information, e-mail gypsyalanar@yahoo.com.

African-American Affairs to Sponsor a Musical Celebration on April 22 – In honor of the Monday Memo editor's birthday, African-American Affairs will sponsor a “Musical Celebration of Talent” on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in Ground Zero. The performers will all be ENMU talented students: Ernest Mims, Jazmin Loya, Shantay Patterson, Racquel Lewis, Bianca Hampton, Kevin Xu, and “Ben.” Performances will be singing, dances and instrumental.

For more information, call the office of African-American Affairs at 562.2437.

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony on April 28 – On Tuesday, April 28 classes will be dismissed from 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Department Awards Program.  Early afternoon and evening classes will meet as usual.  The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.  Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented.  

Native Affairs Appreciation Banquet on April 30 – Native Affairs Appreciation Banquet will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 in the Campus Union Ballroom.

The banquet will honor students, faculty, and staff. Keynote speaker and Native flute performer will be 1988 ENMU graduate, from the Jemez Pueblo, Jimmy Shendo – accompanied by group members: Navajo/Laguna Jamiebird Yellow Horse (lead guitarist), Hopi/Santa Clara Pueblo Ed Kabotie (drums) and Rylan Kabotie (base player).

The menu will consist of Tour of Italy. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased from Dolores Jones or Diana Cordova at "The Alley" in the CUB basement. The deadline to RSVP with payment is April 23.

For more information, call Native Affairs at 562.2470.

Communications Festival Set for April 30 – The Communications Festival this year will be hosted in the Communications Center, Studio B, beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 30.

Categories include film, writing, design and photography. Students can turn in their work to the Communications Center's secretary. Entries will be accepted through April 27. Judges will evaluate the pieces by category the day before the award ceremony. Winners will receive awards, notable mentions, and their work will be displayed.

For more information, contact department secretary Tracy Counts at tracy.counts@enmu.edu, extension 2130 or Krista Yeast at Krista.yeast@enmu.edu, extension 2236.

Commencement Reception Set for May 16 – A commencement reception honor the spring 2009 graduation candidates will be Saturday, May 16 immediately following graduation. The reception will be in the Greyhound Arena south gym. Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited to attend. The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association & Academic Affairs.

Non-Emergency Number for University Police is 562.2392 – The non-emergency number to reach University Police is 562.2392. The 311 number is no longer used.

Proper Way to Submit Authorized Absences – To be official, authorized absences for students have to be submitted on the official form on the sidebar of the Monday Memo. The submission form automatically goes to Student Affairs. After their approval, it is forwarded to the Monday Memo for publication. 

Do You Plan on Retiring by August 1 – Employees contemplating retirement by August 1 are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resources.  Teresa Villanueva or Elaine Ennis will be happy to assist in obtaining estimates, reviewing insurance options or completing paper work.  Please notify Human Resources as soon as possible in order to establish an appropriate schedule for completing timely applications.  Employees seeking confidential assistance with planning retirement after August are also encouraged to visit the Office of Human Resources. 

Read The Chase Online – If you can't track down a copy of The Chase, the student newspaper, go to enmuthechase.com where you can read the latest news about ENMU, submit letters to the editor and submit free classifieds.

Students Helping with Tax Preparation – Students will again be preparing tax returns in partnership with the AARP at no charge. For dates and times [click here]. For more information, contact ira.kaye.frashier@enmu.edu.

2009 Spring Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Informal Tennis on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays – A group of employees and students play informal tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. at the Eastern tennis courts. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact tennis commissioner Minnie Bresler at minnie.bresler@enmu.edu.

Update on Electronic W-2 Forms – W-2's are now available online for employees who have consented for electronic delivery of their w-2's.

Please note, the previous instructions for the electronic W-2 process has changed.  To access your electronic W-2 please follow the instructions below.

1.        Go to www.enmu.edu

2.       Click on "Current Students"; then "Check my grades, register, etc "

3.       Enter your user id (this will be your id#) and password (should be your birthday in 6 digit format unless you have changed it)

4.       Click on "Employee"

5.       Click on "Tax Forms"

6.       Click on "W-2 Year End Earnings Statement"

7.       Select the tax year (2008) and click "Display"

To Print your W-2:

8.       Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Print"

For Vista users:

9.       Click the print icon on the toolbar

For XP users:

10.   Click "File" and "Print"

For those employees who did not consent for electronic W-2's a paper copy was mailed Jan. 29.

If you have any questions or problems printing your W-2, please contact Human Resources at 562.2115.

In the News

Photo of Eggapalooza on Saturday on ENMU campus. [pntonline.com]

General Comments and Compliments

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Director of Athletics
The University of Texas at Dallas

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Oral Comprehensive Exam and Thesis Defense

Master of Physical Education – Oral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will be April 17 for Gilbert Alvarado at 2:30 p.m. in Greyhound Arena, Room 7.  For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Thesis Defense

name: Michael Bilopavlovich

title_of_thesis: ELL Elementary Students: Measuring Attitude Changes and Literacy Success in a Computer Enhanced Learning Environment

building: ED

room: 126

day: Monday

date: 04/27/2009

time: 5:00

am_pm: PM

Student News

The new president and vice president of Student Government are Trieva Rue and Katie Espinosa, respectively.

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E.S.P.S. Topics of Discussion: "Iowa Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage"; "Local Topics: Remodeling of courthouse, four-way stop at 2nd street intersection, stop light cameras, etc."; "The Constitutionality of the Recovery and Investment Act"

Sponsor:      ENMU Society of Political Scholars

Date/Time:    Thursday, April 16, 6:30-8 p.m.

Location:     Aztec--CUB

More info:
The purpose of E.S.P.S. is to promote a diverse political forum to encourage respectful debate and discussion among ENMU students.  We will be discussing different issues concerning our nation, state, and our local community.  Please come out and voice your opinion.

The Associated Students Activities Board (ASAB) is hosting an Open Mic Night in Ground Zero coffee shop from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

Open Mic Night is one of ASAB’s traditional events because students enjoy it. This is a night where all students can show their talents on the Ground Zero stage! It is open to any student with talent. There is just three cordless microphones on stage, so be aware of the recourses! It is limited to two sets on stage and you can either sign up in the ASAB office, but walk-ins are welcome! See you there!

For additional information or questions you can contact Tracy Henderson in the Student Activities and Organizations office at 562.2631, or send an e-mail to student.activities@enmu.edu.

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Subject: Green Month Recycling Program

Sponsor: ASENMU and ASAB

Event:  Green Month Recycling Program

Date/Time/Place:  April

Additional Information:  ASENMU and ASAB are proud to announce an upcoming recycling program. Beginning in April, to kick off Green Month, you can take various recyclables to Bernalillo Hall!  For more information on recycling, or Green Month, or to be involved with this important movement at ENMU, contact Kate Marlowe at kate.marlowe@enmu.edu.

Also, don't forget to kick off your shoes, turn off your lights, and relax as you Do It In The Dark!

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Battle of the Bands on April 24 – The Associated Student’s Activities Board (ASAB) is hosting Battle of the Bands on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. on Dallan Sanders Memorial Plaza at the CUB. This event is free.

All local bands can enter to win a trophy. Each band will have a timed set and will be judged on musical performance, crowd involvement and stage performance. Students may apply in the Student Activities and Organizations Office in the Campus Union Building. The band must bring in a sample demo and fill out an application. The bands will be notified at least a week in advance that they have been chosen to compete. Battle of the Bands is a clean, fun competition.

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

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

ENMU-Roswell University Studies professor Mike Jimenez has a new Web site www.crazytownroswell.com to promote his books, short stories and poetry. The title of his newest book is Crazy Town Roswell.

The Office of Student Development/Advising Center at ENMU-Roswell is hosting a Transfer Night on Wednesday, April 15 in the Instructional Technology Center lobby from 6-8 p.m. The event is designed for currently enrolled students who plan to transfer to other colleges and universities.

A number of colleges and universities from New Mexico and West Texas will be represented: Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, the University of New Mexico, New Mexico Highlands University, Texas Tech University, Lubbock Christian University, Wayland Baptist University, and the University of Phoenix. At Transfer Night, students can get information on the application/admission process, majors, financial aid, and housing. Representatives will also answer general academic and student services questions.

For information, call the ENMU-Roswell Advising Center at 624.7163.

Off-Campus News

The City of Portales is working on a variety of activities to celebrate its incorporation centennial this year. One of the planned activities is to host a City Flag Design Contest with the goal of creating and flying the first Portales City Flag during June 2009.

Preserving the culture and heritage of the City of Portales is an important mission in maintaining the legacy of the Portales community. The City of Portales is reaching out to all community citizens with the goal of creating a City of Portales flag design. The design should embody the specific attributes of the Portales community. Ideally, the artwork should represent the culture, history and fabric of the community as well as its bright future. The winner(s) will be given full recognition of their artwork on the City of Portales website, in a press release, and during the Portales City Council meeting on May 19, 2009 and during the flag raising on June 16, 2009.

Each artist or groups are allowed to submit (1) entry no later than Friday, May 1, 2009 at:
City of Portales
ATTN: Nicole Wilkening, Community Affairs Coordinator
100 West 1st Street
Portales, NM 88130

Entries will be judged on appropriateness of design, narrative, and artistic quality. For the submission requirements, please visit www.portalesnm.org or the Portales City Hall at 100 West 1st Street, Portales, 356.6662 ext. 24.

If you would like more information about this topic, or you would like to schedule an interview with Orlando Ortega, Jr., please call Nicole Wilkening at 575.356.6662 ext. 24 or e-mail Nicole at nwilkening@portalesnm.org.

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Santa Fe Opera Performers – In Concert
Enjoy joyous music, heart wrenching melodies, show stopping arias and favorite show tunes by the Santa Fe Opera Performers on Friday, April 17 at 7 pm at the CCC Town Hall as part of the Cultural Arts Series sponsored by Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis. Admission is free. Call 769.4956 for more information or visit www.clovis.edu/culturalarts.

The Best of Broadway—The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber
From the sweeping passion of Phantom of the Opera to the playfulness of Cats, comes The Best of Broadway—The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber on Saturday, April 25 at 7 pm at Marshall Auditorium. Presented by Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis, this special concert features a seasoned cast of Broadway stars performing the musical giant’s greatest hits. Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 for Seniors, Military and Students, and are available at the CCC Cashiers’ Windows, Information Tickets and Tours located in The End Zone at Cannon AFB, and at the Box Office the evening of the performance (pending availability). Call 769.4956 for more information or visit www.clovis.edu/culturalarts.

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The Community Services Center is now accepting applications for the following positions:   Part-time Cook and full-time Office Assistant/Receptionist.  Salary is dependant upon experience.  Applicants must enjoy working with the Center’s senior citizen clients.  An application may be picked up at 1100 Community Way, Portales.  CSC is an EOE.  Deadline to apply is April 17 at 5 p.m.

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CITY OF PORTALES
JOB OPENINGS

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

FULL-TIME

PATROL OFFICER

WATER CONTROL SPECIALIST

PART-TIME

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

FULL-TIME TEMPORARY

STREET LABORER

FULL-TIME TEMPORARY, SEASONAL

POOL ASSISTANT MANAGER

LIFEGUARD

SNACKBAR / POOL ATTENDANT

MAINTENANCE ATTENDANT

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. 10.

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

Recurring Information Resources

Updated ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide – ENMU has updated its ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide. View the guide [here].

If you would like to be included, send your name, title, office phone number, e-mail address and topics of expertise to: monday.memo@enmu.edu.

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/.

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