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.

Bucky Covington in Concert on April 8

"American Idol" participant Bucky Covington, a country singer who has begun a fast-paced music career, will perform at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, in Greyhound Arena at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Tickets are $10 for the general public, and free to ENMU students. Covington is from North Carolina and began playing music with his buddies at a young age, and after participating on American Idol, had calls from the music business pouring in. Covington stated, "It was my first time on a commercial airliner. I had always wanted to get out and see the world, and Los Angeles was one of the places I wanted to go. But I didn't want to go as a body shop mechanic; I wanted to go as a singer. And who would have thought that my first time going, that I would go as a singer." The concert is sponsored by ASAB. For more information, contact Tracy Henderson in the Student Activities and Organizations office at 575.562.2631, or e-mail student.activities@enmu.edu. Video Alert – ["A Different World"]

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Attila Hertelendy, assistant professor of health care management and director of the EMS Management Program, presented his research "Has the Proportion of Research Authored by Paramedics Changed Over the Past 10 years," co-authored with Lawrence Brown, associate professor of research and associate director of research , University of New Mexico, Department of Emergency Medicine  at the Pre-hospital Care Research Forum, EMS Today Conference in Baltimore, Md., on March 26.

Two ENMU Native American graduates were featured on the Web site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Natioan Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. [link]

Dr. LaChrystal Ricke, an assistant professor in communication, recently presented a paper titled "Reconceptualizing Students as Colleagues and Faulty as Learners through Application of Kolb’s Theory of Experiential Learning" at the Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement through Higher Education hosted by Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La. 

Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, had his composition titled Song of Light performed on April 3 at the 2009 SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) National Conference at Santa Fe College in Santa Fe, N.M.  The performers were oboist Dr. Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, lyric soprano Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas, professor of music, and the composer at the piano.

ENMU Police Chief Retiring

After 26 years of service to Eastern, Ray Chambers, chief of University Police, is retiring.  A new chief is expected to be named by July 1.

“We are grateful to Chief Chambers for his many years of service,” said Steven Gamble, ENMU president.  “He has been a true professional, and we will miss his leadership.  We are glad that we will still have his services for a few more months during the transition to a new chief.”

Mr. Chambers originally worked for ENMU in 1978 as a patrolman, then worked for the Portales Police Department  from 1978-84.  He then returned as chief of ENMU University Police in 1984.

A retired Air Force veteran, he  has associate’s and bachelor’s degrees from ENMU in criminal justice.  His professional memberships include the New Mexico State Police Mounted Patrol and Fraternal Order of Police.

A search will be conducted to replace Mr. Chambers.

ENMU Wind Symphony/Guest High School Ensemble on April 7 – The Eastern New Mexico University Wind Symphony/Guest High School Ensemble Concert will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, in the ENMU Campus Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public.

Six area high school and junior high bands will participate.  Oklahoma State University band director Joseph Missal will attend the clinic and work with the students for the ninth year.  Missal taught at ENMU in the mid 1980s.  ENMU music faculty will also spend time working with the students.

For more information, call 562.2377.

Assessment Day Set for April 8: Classes Canceled Until 3 P.M. – As part of their degree requirements, students who have completed at least 55 credit hours, but not more than 75, are required to participate in General Education testing; this year we will be administering the ICAT critical thinking and numeric literacy test. While participation in general education testing is required, the test scores are not part of the students' official transcript; however, individual student scores may be used for advising.

The next administration of the General Education tests will be on Wednesday, April 8. Classes are canceled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accommodate the testing. 

Students are notified in advance of their need to participate and must register with the Assessment Resource Office [562.4313 or assessment@enmu.edu].

Regents to Meet April 8
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
Sandia Room of Campus Union Building—Portales Campus
April 8 – 11 a.m.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the agenda

Informal Discussion with U.S. Congressman Ben Ray Lujan

1. University Update (from various regents and senior administrators, discussion only)

Adjourn

President’s Student Advisory Council
Zia Room of the Campus Union Building
April 8 – 12 noon 

The student-led President’s Student Advisory Council will hold an open discussion with U.S. Congressman Ben Ray Lujan.  While a quorum of the ENMU Board of Regents may be present, the regents will not discuss or conduct University business.

Basketball Match Between ENMU and UNM Chinese Students on April 10 – Chinese students at the University of New Mexico have challenged ENMU's Chinese students to a basketball match at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10, in Greyhound Arena. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support Eastern's students.

Officiating will be ENMU staffers Gary Carter, John Kirby and Wendel Sloan.

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

Portales Alumni Chapter Scholarship Deadline April 10 – The 2009- 2010 Eastern New Mexico University Portales Alumni Chapter Scholarship deadline is April 10.  The scholarship application is available at the Portales High School Guidance Office or by calling Susan Cramp, ENMU Portales Alumni Chapter President, at 562.2452. 
 
 Students must enroll as a full-time student at ENMU, have a 3.0 GPA and must be a Portales High School senior. 

Upward Bound Changes Location: Thanks Volunteer Movers – The ENMU Upward Bound Department has moved to Room 214 of Quay Hall. The phone number and mail station number will remain the same (562.2452, Station 36. 
 
" We would like to thank the Physical Plant employees who moved close to 2,000 (some of which were will filled with heavy textbooks), not to mention the 14 filling cabinets, 19 bookshelves (three of which were seven feet tall), in addition to the other furniture all to the second floor of a building with no elevator," said Susan Cramp, director of Upward Bound. 
 
" We would also like to thank Computer Services and the Telephone Services department for their speedy assistance and getting our computers and phone working in the new offices. 
 
"Finally, we would like to send a special shout-out to the three ENMU students who assisted us move during their spring break. One of the students does not even work for our department, but she sacrificed her spring break to help with the move." 

Williamson Lectureship Set for April 10 – The 33rd annual Jack Williamson Lectureship will welcome a galaxy of science fiction authors and editors on Friday, April 10.  Places for the  Lectureship luncheon at 11:45 a.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom can be reserved until Wednesday, April 8, by calling 562.2315 or e-mailing Patrice.caldwell@enmu.edu.  Tickets are $8, payable at the door or pre-paid (a luncheon ticket will be sent to you).

Guest of Honor Nalo Hopkinson, an award-winning Caribbean-Canadian fantasy author, is known for her merging of mythic and post-colonial motifs.  Introducing Hopkinson and adding her own perspective on the event is author Connie Willis, a frequent and popular Lectureship guest.  

The luncheon, address by the guest of honor, book sales and signings will be followed at 3:30 p.m. by panel discussions in the Special Collections of Golden Library.  Discussing “New Directions for Sci-Fi and Fantasy” are agent and editor Eleanor Wood, editor/publisher Stephen Haffner, and author and former editor of Asimov’s SF Magazine, Gardner Dozois.  Laura J. Mixon, chemical/environmental engineer and SF author, will join Hopkinson to discuss “Cross-Cultural SF.”  Steven Gould will anchor the third panel, “Sci-Fi/Fantasy in Film and TV.”  Also visiting the Lectureship this year are authors Emily Mah and Ian Tregillis, who will also join panels.

Willlis will also present a workshop for young writers at the Portales Public Library Thursday afternoon.  Hopkinson will make a presentation to the English students and faculty on campus at 5 p.m. in JLWA 112.

For more information or Friday luncheon reservations, contact Dr. Patrice Caldwell at 562.2315.

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:

"I plan, God laughs at me." – Alma Lyle Bilberry

"I think I over think it." – Janice Morrow

"Cherish each and every moment today." – Vickie Linthicum

"Life is too short, just smile." – Inés Smith

‘Wanted to eat more human brains!" – Patrick "Zombie" Newman

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.

Hospitality Club Takes Field Trip to Buffalo Thunder Resort Photos and story by Amanda Gonzales ENMU Student

The Eastern New Mexico University’s Hospitality Club recently attended an educational field trip to the Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder Resort to learn about the hospitality and event management aspects that goes into the resort. The event managers were more then hospitable to the club. Upon arrival, the members where greeted by them as well as the resort’s general manager. The student’s were please to meet managers in sales, accounting, operations, and more. The event managers had designed a scavenger hunt, a grand tour, and an educational lesson on banquets. Members where provided gift bags and meals. They were also able to leave with the resort resumes for internships as well as future careers after graduation. The Hospitality Club Advisor, Dr. Taylor admitted that hotels usually never do this for students. The club members where fortunate to gain this type of experience and knowledge. They left with expanded understanding of hospitality and event management and are more excited then ever for their future in the field.

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 & Vegtables

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 nformation, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Second Annual High Plains Film Festival Set for May 10 – The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theatre will present the second annual High Plains Film Festival at the University Theatre Center on Sunday, May 10.  Films and workshops will be presented by industry professionals and student filmmakers. 

Los Angeles-based actors and ENMU alumni Michelle Tomlinson and Landall Goolsby will be in attendance.  Also in attendance: Erin Hudson (winner of last year’s documentary category) of Rotation Films and Jonathan LeBlanc, audio specialist. 

For more information, call Laurel Petty at 575.562.2229, or visit www.enmu.edu/filmfest.

Southwest Canners Donates to ENMU

$10,000 Check – Plant Manager Willie Woods and Senior Controller Brad Waller from Southwest Canners of Portales recently presented a $10,000 check to Eastern New Mexico University president Steven Gamble.  Southwest Canners has been an ENMU Foundation Flagship Stellar Member for seven years and has donated over $75,800 to support ENMU scholarships and the University Fund.  (photo by Noelle Bartl)

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. For moreinformation, 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 haver 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]

Women's History Month

Sponsored by Multicultural Affairs (photos by Daniela Garcia)

Update on School System Alert (SSA) – To update receiving SSAs, you are askedto 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.

Empanada Orders Taken Through April 8 for April 13 Delivery – The office of Hispanic Affairs is having its semi-annual empanada sale. With Easter holidays just around the corner, empanadas would be an excellent addition to the festivities. The proceeds will go towards scholarships.

We are taking orders until April 8 and they will be delivered on April 13
Six flavors:
            Apple
            Apricot
            Blueberry
            Cherry
            Lemon
            Pineapple

½ DZ empanadas: $10
1 DZ empanadas: $15

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

Easter Egg Hunt Set for April 11 – [flyer]

Charreada Rodeo on April 11 – Hispanic Affairs and the ENMU rodeo team are sponsoring a Charreada, a style of rodeo developed by the people in Mexico interested in keeping the traditions of the charro (akin to cowboy). Los Caporales de Roswell will perform the following events:

• Terna (Team Roping)
• Ballet Folklórico
• Floreo de Reata a Pie (Rope Tricks on Foot)
• Cala de Caballo (Horse Reining
• And much more…

Date: April 11
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: ENMU Lewis Cooper Arena

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451. {flyer]

Author is Son of Former Employee – Robert E. Dickson, son of Dr. Joseph F. Dickson, director of Athletics and head of the Department of Physical Education at ENMU for many years until his death in 1971, recently donated the above book to Golden Library. For more information on ordering the book, e-mail Mr. Dickson at dickson.re@gmail.com.

N.A.T.I.V.E. Raffle Drawing Set for April 11 – The N.A.T.I.V.E. Club Easter Raffle is happening now!  Tickets are only $1., and the basket is filled with wonderful goodies like a $25 iTunes gift card.  The drawing will be April 11 between 11 a.m. and noon on the CUB patio.  To purchase tickets, ask a N.A.T.I.V.E. Club member or drop by the Native American Affairs office in The Alley in the basement of the CUB.

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 14. 

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 ernroll 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
[flyer]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Internal Grant Applications Due by April 10 – Please note the change in the application process for internal grants for spring 2009. The VPAA has requested the committee change the timeline for requests. In the past the spring applications have been for regular faculty only with another round of awards in the fall for new faculty.

With new faculty having been on campus for such a short time (Aug.-Jan.) it is unfair to request that they not only settle into their new teaching, advising, as well as other faculty responsibilities and be prepared to write and submit a request for grant funding in such a short time.

Therefore, effective spring 2009, tere will only be one call for applications. Applications will be accepted from all full-time tenure track faculty members with priority given to new and probationary faculty.

Internal Faculty Research and Instructional Development Grant Applications are now being accepted (open to all eligible tenure-track faculty: see the application packet for eligibility criteria and application format requirements).

Access the application from on the web at:

http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/grant-contract/internal-grant-application.pdf

Submit the original signed application and eight copies to Nikki Howard in the Academic Affairs office (Admin. 204).  The deadline for receiving applications is at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

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. 

Defensive Driving on April 9 – If you have taken the six-hour Defensive Driving Course, you must renew your six-hour certificate every four years.  The four-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Pecos Room of the Campus Union Building.

For more information, call the Physical Plant at #2511 or the Safety Office at #2796. 

Eastern in Action Details – This program offers community service to the residents of Portales to thank them for all they have done for the faculty and students of Eastern New Mexico University. Volunteers from Eastern will participate, doing the jobs that these families cannot accomplish on their own. This will include cleaning windows, painting, pulling weeds, etc. Supplies will be provided by the Eastern in Action Committee.

For more information, contact Eastern In Action Committee director Trieva Rue at 575.937.0271, or assistant
director Mercedes Sandford at 505.412.7206, or e-mail Eastern.InAction@enmu.edu

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. 

1941 –Eastern New Mexico College awards 41 Bachelor of Arts degrees to members of its first four-year graduating class.

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]

'Cup’ Art Exhibit Runs Through April 10 – Eastern will run its juried exhibit “A Cup of What…. What’s A Cup?” through April 10. This three-dimensional cup show will be displayed in Golden Library in the foyer. Mary Finneran, associate professor of art and a ceramicist, along with Christopher Calderón, Runnels Gallery manager and a mixed media artist, will jury the show.

For more information, contact Christopher Calderón at 575.562.2607.

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

ENMU employee's husband fighting cancer, in danger of losing house. – [Portales News-Tribune]

Female soccer player signs with ENMU because she wanted great academics. – [GJSentinel.com]

ENMU graduate loses courageous battle with heart problem at 33 – [Clovis News-Journal]

ENMU celebrating 75th anniversary. [Portales News-Tribune]

ENMU graduate Mark Fox named head basketball coach at Georgia – [UGA Sports]

Two former Greyhounds on Arena Football League2 team – [amarillo.com]

General Comments and Compliments

"Thank you to folks at ENMU for help in making the Portales history book a reality." – David Stevens, Editor of Freedom New Mexico

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Student News

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

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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 17 – The Associated Student’s Activities Board (ASAB) is hosting Battle of the Bands on Friday, April 17 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.

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ASAB Christian Baptist Children's Home Easter Egg Hunt on April 7 – Our spring event this year is an Easter Egg hunt for the orphans of the Baptist and Christian Childrens Homes. It will take place Tuesday, April 7 at 6 p.m. in Rotary Park. We need donations to make this event as great as Hanging of the Greens was in the fall. Please help give these kids a wonderful Easter.

We need the following:

Baskets (80)
Easter Grass (Enough for 80 baskets)
Plastic Eggs (1000 at the least)
Candy and toys to go in plastic eggs (for at least 1000 eggs)

Craft: Easter Bunny Flower Pots

Mini flower pots (80)
White and Pink foam sheets (around 40)
Googley Eyes (1600)
White cotton balls or puff balls (80)
Little pink puff balls (80)
REALLY sticky glue (10 bottles)

Craft: Egg Dying

Cartons of Eggs (80 eggs total)
Dye Kits (Around 8 boxes)
Plastic Cups (50)
Jugs of Water (Around 5)

Food: Snacks

Cookies/Crackers/Etc. (Enough for at least 80, more is better) Individually packaged juices like capri sun (At least 80, more is
better)

Please help with what you can. Drop off donations in the CUB room 104 (ASAB OFFICE).

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

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

Gabriella C. 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: 14 years old. I am in: 8th grade. Favorite food: Mexican food, burgers, hot dogs, and pizza  Gabriella or “Gabby” is 14 years old and is currently in the 8th grade.  She is a very good student and her favorite subject is language arts.  She works very hard at school and that work shows in her good grades.  Gabriella is very independent, forthcoming, and vocal about expressing her wants and needs.  This shows in her very outgoing personality and her enjoyment in leading and taking control in social situations.  This is an asset as well as something for her to work on as she tries to interact with peers while not controlling the relationship with them.  She can be very sensitive and takes things to heart like many girls her age.  Gabby enjoys Mexican food, burgers, hot dogs, and pizza.  She enjoys living with animals and would do well in a home with animals.  She needs a family that can focus their attention on her, preferably as an only child, and she would do well in a rural community.  The family chosen for her would need to be willing to work with her and establish trust and structure as these qualities are necessary for her to feel at home in her forever family.  AC
	Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Youth

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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