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Vic and Tory Are Here (photos by Wendel Sloan, Janice Morrow, Minh Tran) |
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Arriving in Portales |
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Greyhound Road Trip |
| Watch a video of Vic and Tory's road trip on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from Albuquerque's Double Eagle airport back to the ENMU campus, with a couple of rest stops along the way. – [video] |  |
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Vic and Tory Being Walked |
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Watch a video of Vic and Tory being walked on campus last week. – [video] |
Vic and Tory Take Naps... |
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On their comfy beds. Greyhounds sometimes sleep with their eyes open. |
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| Celebrities – Vic and Tory have already become celebrities as they and their handlers were interviewed by the Portales News-Tribune, KRQE-TV and KOBR-TV on Friday. Above, Janice Morrow, who brainstormed adopting the Greyhounds, answers questions. [watch KRQE story] |
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An Interview with Religion Professor Isaiah Vance
Interview by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services
"I think it is unfortunate that science and religion have chosen creation as their battle line." – Isaiah Vance
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Q. What is your official title? Q. When did you begin working at ENMU? Q. What are the main duties of your job? Q. What have you enjoyed most about your job, and what have been the biggest challenges (so far)? |
| Iasiah Vance after recent "Noon Time Hoopsters" game against ENMU Chinese students. (photo by Jian Zheng) | I think the biggest challenge, at least during the first year, was developing curriculum for the courses I taught. I was hired two weeks before school started, so I did not have much time to prepare for the courses I was to teach in the fall. The part of my job I have enjoyed most is being able to work with students. I especially like the Freshman Seminar classes because they allow me the opportunity to really get to know our newest students. I enjoy seeing students on campus after they complete a course with me, knowing that I had a part in their education. |
Q. What were you doing before you came to ENMU, and what other jobs have you held?
I basically came to Eastern right out of school. I finished up a Masters degree in Religion in May of 2007 and then moved to Portales three months later. Before coming here I held a number of odd jobs. Perhaps the most interesting ( or at least the one that people get the biggest kick out of) was participating in medical research studies, which I did through most of my undergraduate studies. They even paid me to do some advertising and they still run my picture in the Austin American-Statesmen (at least that is what I hear)
Presently, I am not only an employee of Eastern, but I also work for the Church of Christ campus ministry. I lead Bible studies, preach and teach. These two roles, as an instructor and minister, allow me to do the thing I love the most, teach.
Q. What are your degrees and majors (include names of schools)?
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Christian Studies from the Austin Graduate School of Theology, Master of Arts in Theological Studies from the Austin Graduate School of Theology and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Abilene Christian University
Q. Where were you born, raised, and what was your life like growing up (what did parents do, siblings, etc.)?
I was born in Louisville, Kentucky and still call it at least one of my homes. My dad is a minister, and when I was younger we moved frequently. I lived in West Virginia, North Carolina, Washington D.C., New Jersey, Dallas and Houston. We finally settled down in Austin, and tha is the city I claim as my hometown. My parents were involved in ministry before I was born and they have always had a great passion for helping other people, and there is no doubt that I studied religion on college because of their influence.
Q. Your own family?
My wife, Kim, and I were married in August of 2005 and we had our daughter, Haley, about a year and half later (just before we came to Portales). I like to take my daughter for walks around campus and even to some events (you may have seen her with me). My brother, Josiah, also lives with us and will be attending Eastern in the spring.
Q. What are your hobbies?
In short, sports. There are few things that I enjoy doing as much as exercising. I love playing basketball and football, and take every opportunity I can to play. I played basketball and football and ran cross country and track in high school, but college athletics never really panned out, for a variety of reasons.
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Noon-time basketball with the faculty and staff has been one of my greatest pleasures since coming to Portales. I also like to study languages, they truly fascinate me. While I was in school I took Spanish, French, Greek and Hebrew and working through the Spanish Rosetta Stone right now. My wife is part Korean and so I have also studied that a bit, but hope to be fluent at some point in the near future. |
| Iasiah playing for "Noon Time Hoopsters" against ENMU Chinese students. |
Q. What is your ultimate career goal?
I really love to teach and I would like to be able to teach in the college setting for the rest of my life. Beyond that I hope to have the opportunity to do some writing. I do not think of myself as an overly ambitious person, and these hopes may sound simple, but I would like nothing more than to be able to teach and write the rest of my life.
Q. As an instructor of religion, how literally do you interpret the Bible? For example, do you agree with scientists that the Universe is billions of years old?
When it comes to interpreting the Bible I try to interpret a particular section based on what kind of genre it is. For instance, I do take the narratives literally; I believe that the story of Moses crossing the Red Sea and Mary giving birth, as a virgin, to Jesus are true. On the other hand, I also understand that some of the poetic books of the Bible (like Psalms) and some of the prophecies (like Revelation) require the reader to look deeper and not examine them with a literal eye. When I teach my religion courses I try to encourage students to use this same principle of recognizing the genre as one of the first steps to interpretation.
That being said, I think it is unfortunate that science and religion have chosen creation as their battle line. First of all, the focus of the creation account in the Bible is not on the length of time required, but on the fact that God spoke the universe into existence. The focus is on the creative power of God. This issue is precisely where science falls short of an explanation for creation. Whether the universe is several thousand years old or several billion, one issue that science cannot answer is how it actually began. And this issue of origin is the crux of the matter and is more important than the age of the universe. Over two thousand years have passed since Aristotle formulated a theory and implicitly posed a question that science has been unable to answer. He recognized that there must be a first mover (or an unmoved mover), someone or something that initiates the initial action. For all that science has offered, and science has taught us a great deal about our universe; this is one question that science has not been able to answer. What initiated the first event? I believe that God is the one who created and began our universe.
Q. What sets Christianity apart from other world religions?
For me, what sets Christianity apart is hope and love. That is not to say that other religions do not encompass these values to some degree, but when I see people living as Christians ought it is clear that there is something unique about that lifestyle. I think love is especially unique because it forces one to be selfless, which should be one of the obvious traits of a Christian.
Q. What gives your life meaning? Besides career goals, what else do you hope to accomplish?
I think what really gives my life meaning is to help those around me. I am looking forward to my wife and brother completing their degrees, and I enjoy raising my daughter. Outside of my family, I love to spend time and invest myself in my friends. The purpose of my life is make life better for other people.
Q. What is your general impression of Portales, and ENMU?
I love Portales! Granted, there may not be a lot to do, but I love the university and this is the first time in my life that I’ve lived in a small town. I think Portales is a great place to have a family. Eastern is a great university and I do not think a lot of students realize how fortunate they are to be able to have small classes and know their instructors. When I look at our university I see great potential.
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Hanging of the Greens
Photos by Robin Haislett
| Video Alert | Hanging of the Greens |
Watch video from the Wednesday night Hanging of the Greens, sponsored by ASAB, in the CUB Ballroom. The event benefits kids from the Baptist and Christian Children's Homes. |
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Instructor of Nursing is Air Force Veteran Story and Photo by Jessica Eden |
"I went from dropping bombs to healthcare." Ms. Beth Hardy, instructor of nursing, is new to the teaching staff at Eastern New Mexico University, but not new to the school; she received her bachelor’s in nursing in 1995. Her son is carrying on the tradition and will be the second alum in the family from ENMU after the 2011 spring semester.
“As for myself, I would be the first to jump in line; I have no qualms about being the guinea pig,” laughs Ms. Hardy, who is married with two children. Joining the Air Force at 17, Ms. Hardy had little to do with nursing. “Basically, I loaded bombs,” she says. “I went from dropping bombs to health care.” Ms. Hardy started her career with ENMU this July, transferring classes from WebCT to BlackBoard. In the process, she found issues between BlackBoard and WebCT. “Being a techie, I have enjoyed the challenge and online classes. I have five classes this semester, two of which were eight-week classes. “University teaching is where I planned to go 20 years ago and now I’m here.” She finds great satisfaction in seeing the proverbial “light bulb” go off for her students. “We have a shortage of nurse educators, and if one of those students says, ‘You know I might think of teaching,’ it will make my day and make it all worthwhile for me,” says Ms. Hardy. Her ultimate goal is to earn a doctorate in nursing education and a second master’s in psychiatric nursing. Ms. Hardy is involved with several things around campus, including The University Women’s “Meals on Wheels” and membership drives at KENW-TV. As an advocate for mental health, Ms. Hardy has no qualms about discussing her health with people. She is not shy about being bipolar; in fact, she uses her personal experiences to teach other people about the stigmas and misconceptions that fill society. “I’ve found in nursing you go with what you know. That’s what I’ve known for the last 16 years of my life and it has been something very close to my heart,” she explains. “When we hear about mental illness, eyes open wide and jaws drop because the subject is very much taboo--as was HIV, people didn’t want to talk about it. Even though we are hearing more and more about metal illness, it still has that fear factor for some people.” Ms. Hardy has a high functioning form of bipolar disorder. One of her wishes is that she can use her case to help people understand various aspects of mental disorders. “It’s like any other disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure; it’s just all focused in the brain,” she says. “Bipolar is at all levels and there are high and low functioning forms. There are those that let the disease get to them. I’m lucky I’m very high functioning and very goal-oriented and focused.” If Ms. Hardy can break that stigma with just a few people, then she feels all the hard work will be worth it. One her non-academic goals is to have her living room completely remodeled by Christmas. “We’ve been remodeling the living room for six months with great procrastination,” chuckles Ms. Hardy. “I want to have a living room by Christmas or at least some semblance of a living room.” With her goals of doctorate, awareness, and teaching courses, Ms. Hardy will be hard pressed to find the time to finish the remodel. |
The former member of the Air Force says she is in full support of the vaccine to prevent H1N1. She says that after being in the Air Force she is used to being a guinea pig. “Preventing the spread of H1N1 is beneficial to ourselves and to the patients because if we, as providers, get it who will care for the patients,” she says. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Freshman Seminar Donates Food For the Holidays |
 Pictured are ENMU instructor Desirée Markham and her UNIV 101 class. Class members donated canned food to the Eastern New Mexico Food Bank 2009 Holiday Canned Food Drive for their Community Building Activity. Kappa Sigma Fraternity members delivered the cans to the food bank. |
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Accounting and Finance Club |
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 Kim Luay, accounting student at ENMU, received the Gari Fails Annual Scholarship totaling $1,000 while at State of Profession Day. Gari Fails is the former director of the NM CPA Society, ENMU graduate and ENMU regent. |
ENMU Graduate Receives Honorary Membership |
 Jane Christensen, ENMU graduate, was awarded an honorary membership to the Delta Mu Delta club. Presenting the Delta Mu Delta plaque to Ms. Christensen are Delta Mu Delta officers: Madison Smith and Katrina Rael. |
Snowy Day on Campus Photos by Noelle Bartl |
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Zondervan Academic Award Presented To Ebony Cooper |
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| Nita Howard, Gene Bundy and Shirley Rollinson presented the award to Ebony Cooper. (photo by Roma Vivas) |
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 Audio Alert — In celebration of the 75th anniverisary, Eastern New Mexico University Singers perform the Alma Mater. [Click here] to listen. |
ENMU Folks Participate in Saturday's Altrusa's 'Holiday Happening' in Ballroom (photos by Jessica Eden and Wendel Sloan) |
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Christmas in the Caribbean |
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| Slide Show Alert | Holiday Events |
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Watch a slide show, set to Jimmy Buffett's "Christmas in the Caribbean," of recent campus holiday happenings. [slide show] |
Dr. Anthony B. Schroeder, professor emeritus and Dr. Glenda Balas published their work with using oral history in the communication classroom Action Research in the Classroom,95-97.
Tracy Henderson is the new advisor for International Students, replacing Phil Gill, who has accepted a position at Texas Tech. Barbara James, director of Campus Life, will also assume responsibility for Student Activities and Organizations. Angela Ayers is now Coordinator of the Campus Union.
Flag Flown at Half-Staff Today for Pearl harbor Day – On Dec. 7, all U.S. flags at federal, state and public facilities in the United States will be flown at half-staff, in commemoration of the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This historic day will allow all Americans to remember the infamous attack by Japanese forces on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, as well as celebrate the valor and dedication shown by a brave generation of Americans during the World War II. Dec. 7, 1941, according to U.S. Navy Chief Admiral Michael G. Mullen, was "not just a day of infamy, but in many ways it was a day of discovery for America and for the world. It changed us, it hurt us, but it also made us stronger, as did Sept. 11."
Commencement Set for December 12 –.Eastern New Mexico University will host its 117th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. in Greyhound Arena. There are 230 candidates for the 2009 fall graduation.
The commencement speaker will be Dr. Everett Frost.
The Fall 2009 Academic Honors Convocation, for students receiving graduation honors, will be at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 in the Campus Union Building.
Also on Saturday, in the south gym in Greyhound Arena, a commencement reception will immediately follow graduation. The ENMU Alumni Association sponsors the reception for new graduates and invites family, friends, faculty and staff.
All events are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 575.562.2175.
Late-Night Breakfast Tonight – The traditional late-night breakfast, prepared by employees for students studying for finals, is tonight in the Campus Union dining hall. Serving begins at 10 p.m.
President's Holiday Reception on Wednesday, December 9 – The President's Holiday Reception for employees and retirees will be from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, in the Campus Union Ballroom.
Information About Electronic W-2 – Electronic Form W-2's will be available in January 2010 for tax year 2009. If you would like to receive your ENMU Form W-2 electronically, please follow these steps located [here] to submit your consent for an electronic Form W-2. If you consented to electronic Form W-2 last year, you do not need to do this again.
ENMU Board of Regents to Meet December 10 – ENMU Board of Regent will meet Thursday, Dec. 10 on the ENMU-Roswell campus. Click [here] to see the agenda.
Update from Educational Software Clearinghouse – [update]
Holiday Payroll Deadlines — [details]
KENW Seeking Volunteers Through December 7 – KENW- TV’s Winterfest 2009 membership drive is coming up soon. Support KENW-TV by volunteering to answer telephones for a few hours through Dec. 7.
To volunteer, contact Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.
Used Shoe Drive Through December 11 – SHAPE Club has boxes in the lobby of Greyhound Arena, outside the MaxPAC, and in the CUB, and near the snack bars in JWLA and the library. Please bring your used shoes. For more information, contact 562.2333.
President's Holiday Reception on December 9 – The President's Holiday Reception for employees and retirees will be from 9-11 a.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom on Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Watch Videos on ENMU's YouTube Channel – [http://www.youtube.com/enmu]
ENMU YouTube Video Contest Open to Everyone – ENMU's Communication Services is sponsoring a YouTube Video Contest open to everyone. Videos should be no longer than 30 seconds with an ENMU connection. Prizes of $100, $50 and $25 gift certificates to the Campus Bookstore will be awarded for the top three videos. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2009.
For more information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu or minh.tran@enmu.edu.
Education Hosting Film Series Celebrating ENMU's 75th
The College of Education and Technology joins Eastern New Mexico University in celebrating 75 years of excellence in higher education. As part of that celebration the College is hosting a unique film series.
The series offers films that deal with education as depicted by Hollywood during the last eight decades. There will be a viewing of the selected film and discussion.
The first film, shown on Oct. 15, was "The Great Debaters" and represented the decades of the 1930s-40s.
All movies are shown the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in ED 120. Popcorn will be served. Bring friends and join them for these free movies.
January 21 1960s " Mr. Holland’s Opus"
February 18 1970s-80s "Remember the Titans"
March 18 1990s "Dangerous Minds"
April 15 2000s "Akeelah and the Bee"
Students in EDF 222 are especially encouraged to attend, and may earn extra credit. For more information, contact Tyson Brown at tyson.brown@enmu.edu.
Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank Continues to November 30 – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank continues through Monday, Nov. 30. Employees who are currently enrolled do not need to re-enroll or contribute additional hours.
The policy and enrollment forms are available [here]. A brochure is available upon request. For more information, call Human Resources at 562.2115.
Information About Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Information regarding ENMU's Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts is available on the intranet at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php. Please review the information carefully to determine whether you would like to participate in one or both of the plans during 2010. A detailed list of allowed medical expenses is also available. You may contact Human Resources at 562.2115 or Krista Koss with the Cafeteria Plan Company at 505.822.9300 if you have any questions regarding Flexible Spending Accounts.
Internal Revenue regulations require ENMU to have a signed Flexible Spending enrollment form on file for all eligible employees each year. For this reason, we ask that you return a completed enrollment form even if you elect to waive participation. All forms must be returned to Human Resources, Station 21 no later than Dec. 18.
ENMU also offers a tax-shelter option for medical insurance premiums. This option is handled separately and should not be considered when calculating your health related flex account. If you currently have your premiums tax-sheltered and wish to continue, no action is required. If you currently have your premiums tax-sheltered and wish to cancel the tax-shelter or if you would like to begin to tax-shelter your medical premiums in 2010, the appropriate documents need to be completed in the Human Resources Office by Friday, Dec. 18.
Meetings
The Curriculum Committee meets every other Monday in the Broadcast Center Conference Room from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The dates for these meetings for the 2009-2010 academic year are listed below:
1/25/10
2/8/10
2/22/10
3/8/10
4/5/10
4/19/10
5/3/10
The General Education Committee Meeting Schedule:
2/1/10
3/1/10
3/15/10
3/29/10
4/12/10
4/26/10General Comments
Fine Arts Events
| Video Alert | Holiday Concert |
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Watch a video of portions of the Holiday Concert, presented by the Department of Music, in the University Theatre Center, Mainstage, on Thursday night, Dec. 4. – [video] |
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Beaty Releases First Solo CD, "Sax in Santa Fe"
Story and photos by Robin Haislett
Dr. Chris Beaty, associate professor of music at Eastern New Mexico University, is releasing his first solo album, “Sax in Santa Fe.” The CD is available now and was launched last Friday in Artesia.
“It has been a labor of love,” says the Jazz Studies instructor. “I’ve done studio work for wind symphony albums, jazz ensembles and collaborative work but I’ve never been able to call my own shots.”
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“Sax in Santa Fe” is a mix of Beaty’s original, more modern, compositions like “Turkish Blues” and “Results May Vary,” along with what Beaty describes as “standards” from the jazz repertoire including pieces by Duke Ellington and Kenny Dorham. Featured on the album are whom Beaty calls “many of the best jazz musicians in the state,” including saxophonist and UNM director of jazz studies Glenn Koster, contemporary jazz vocalist Michael Herndon, legendary jazz trumpeter Bobby Shew, originally hailing from Albuquerque who is a “big influence in New Mexico jazz” according to Beaty; and the Bert Dalton trio, who have been collaboratively performing as a jazz trio at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe every Monday and Tuesday for over a decade. |
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“They made recording easy and we did it in roughly two days with five to six hours of recording a day,” recounts the Portales resident.
Beaty’s wife, Eileen MacNaughton, is also featured on a track for her expertise as a violinist.
“The violin on ‘When Sunny Gets Blue’ worked out really well because even in the lyrics there’s mention of a violin and it just came out really great,” says Beaty.
“I’ve learned a lot about the business side of the music industry; recording it was the easy part,” says Beaty. “There’s a lot that goes into producing, editing, mixing, financing, scheduling and a lot of business aspects that are outside of being a saxophonist.”
Beaty explains that there are a lot more factors that go into an independent release especially with balancing his scholastic commitments.
“I’m a sax teacher first and foremost and there are a lot of things I’m learning that are outside my realm,” says Beaty. “It’s been tough balancing my classes and the album but I’m certainly glad I did “Sax in Santa Fe,” I’d been thinking about producing my own CD for two or three years.”
The nine-year ENMU faculty member was inspired to create the mix of ballad, swing and jazz- rock for his first solo endeavor as an outgrowth of jazz improvisation. “Creating my own product is appealing and the idea behind jazz improvisation is to create something of your own,” explains the mastermind of the annual Big Band Dance and founder/director of the ENMU Jazz Fest.
The original pieces on “Sax in Santa Fe” were written at various times throughout Beaty’s life. “Blackwater Draw Bubbling” was written in 2001 as a tribute to the museum and the dig site between Clovis and Portales.
“That one song has seen many renditions over the years,” explains Beaty.
“Turkish Blues” was written in 2007 and has remained unchanged while “Results May Vary,” - the final track of the album - was finished during the recording process. “There’s a reason it’s the last track,” laughs Beaty.
For more information, contact Dr. Beaty at 575.562.2471 or at Christopher.beaty@enmu.edu. A track from “Sax in Santa Fe” is available to listen to at Beaty’s Web site, www.chrisbeaty.com, along with more information about the musician and his music. The new CD may be purchased directly from Dr. Beaty and will also be available soon in the campus bookstore.
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Acts of Volition Closing Reception
A small selection of photos by Robin Haislett
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Digital Art and Sculpture to be Displayed at ENMU
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services
Eastern New Mexico University student Lamar (Mo) Barnes will display his bachelor’s of fine arts showcase, along with Diana Cole’s artwork, in Golden Library’s Runnels Gallery from Monday, Dec.7 through Thursday, Dec. 10. A closing reception will be held on the last day of the show from 5-7 p.m.
Barnes, an animation student, will show his digital art created in programs such as Maya, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. He is showcasing his artwork as part of the graduation requirement for a bachelor’s of fine arts degree.
Cole is a new adjunct faculty member for fine arts teaching Visual Concepts 1 and the drawing section Materials 1 in addition to being the Theatre Department's new Costume Designer. According to Runnels Gallery manager Christopher Calderón, she will be showing drawings and small sculptures that work with the relationship between words and psychology. Calderón says that Cole’s artwork challenges our traditional concepts of sculpture and drawing.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Runnels Gallery is open during regular library hours (1-800-450-7279 or 562.2624 locally).
For more information, contact Calderón at 575.562.2607 or e-mail albert.calderon@enmu.edu.
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University Singers Practice in the Administration Building Photos by Robin Haislett |
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Fall Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]
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Multicultural Affairs
Scenes From Recent Multicultural Affairs Events (photos by different people, used with permission) |
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Noon-Time Hoopsters Now 2-0 (photos by Jian Zheng) |
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In International Competition |
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Video Alert 'Noon-Time Hoopsters' Play Wellness Basketball Against 1-2-1 Chinese Student Team |
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Watch the Wellness "Noon-Time Hoopsters" play the 1-2-1 Chinese student basketball team on Thursday in the north practice gym of Greyhound Arena. (After winning 83-38, the "Hoopsters" are now 2-0 in international play. Despite an erroneous report in the school paper, they actually won the game last semester, 71-59.) |
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| Video Alert | Zia Basketball |
| Watch the final 10 minutes of the Zias' basketball game against East Central University on Saturday in Greyhound Arena. – [video] |  |
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Despite Racking Up 98 Points, Greyhounds Get Out-Scored – [cnjonline.com]
Updated Athletic Results in All Sports – [details]
Informal Wellness Tennis on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – A group of employees and students play informal Wellness tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 3 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.
Noon-Time Wellness Basketball Open to All Employees – Noon-time pickup basketball games in a practice gym in Greyhound Arena each day at noon are open to everyone. For more information, e-mail commissioner Wendel Sloan at wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.
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Miscellaneous
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2006 – Science fiction pioneer Jack Williamson, an ENMU professor for 17 years, dies at age 98 in Portales. |
Yearbooks Online – See ENMU yearbooks online at [click here].
Distance Education
For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165. [courses]
Campus Construction Schedule for December – [here]
General Comments and Compliments
"Thank you to everybody who donated bikes and trikes for under privileged children. Also, special thanks to Gary Carter for supplying the game officials, clock, etc., for the basketball game." – Multicultural Affairs
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Thank you to everyione who helped with the "Noon-Time Hoopsters" basketball game against the 1-2-1 Chinese students: Tracy Henderson, Jian Zheng, Diana Cordova, Gary Carter and his intramural staff, Robin Haislett and Wanda Newberry.
"Wow!! Vic and Tory ... welcome to the ENMU family!!" – Jennifer Poyer
Wendel's Quote of the Week
As Wendel is not the editor this week, he abstained from a quote. He'll be back next week for your entertainment. Happy Holidays.
In the News
Author of New Mexico history is former ENMU student. – [cnjonline.com]
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Student News
name: Jerry Holm
title_of_thesis: Threat Inflation and Information Dissemination: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Conflict in Vietnam and Iraq
building: Communications
room: 111
day: Wednesday
date: 12/09/2009
time: 11:00
am_pm: AM
submit: Submit
name: Lonzo Lassiter
title_of_thesis: The Meth Monster
building: COMM
room: 111
day: Wednesday
date: 12/09/2009
time: 1:00
am_pm: PM
submit: Submit
name: Antonio De Cunzo
title_of_thesis: A Geoarchaeological Investigation of Linear Rock Features at the Victorio Site (LA 88889), Cañada Alamosa
building: JWLA
room: 201
day: Monday
date: 12/07/2009
time: 8:30
am_pm: AM
name: David Amoa-Forson
title_of_thesis: Newspaper Coverage of the Robert Charles Story
building: Communicative Arts and Sciences Dept.
room: TBA
day: Thursday
date: 05/12/2009
time: 11:30
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Other Student News
Event: Summer Jobs with U.S. Forest Service
Sponsor: Counseling and Career Services
Date/Time/Location:
Information Session - Monday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. in Science Building, Room 210
Display Tables - Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Science Building lobby and Lea Hall lobby
More info:
Apply for positions in the following areas Wildlife, Fisheries, Botany, Hydrology, Recreation, OHV Patrol, Geology, Archeology, Wildland Firefighting, Civil Engineering, Wilderness Rangers and Trail Maintenance
Information Session: Come learn about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, what it has to offer and how to apply for jobs. Bring a resume and schedule an interview time for Tuesday, December 8.
Display Tables: Meet the U.S. Forest Service recruiters and use their help to apply for positions on site. Please bring a resume.
Need help building or editing your resume? Visit Counseling and Career Services in SAS 232 or e-mail Danette.McGuire@enmu.edu.
Eastern Alumni Association Scholarship
The Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association established this award to provide encouragement and financial support for students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University. It is designated for children and grandchildren of ENMU alumni.
Each scholarship awarded is to be in the amount of $1000, and the number of scholarship recipients chosen is at the committee’s discretion, based on the scholarship funds available. Past recipients may apply each year.
Selection Criteria
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the intent of earning a college degree.
- Must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Eastern
- When all other factors are equal, financial need will be considered.
This award is for the academic year and becomes effective in the fall semester. A student must have completed 30 college credit hours before being awarded the scholarship in the fall semester.
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. For more information contact Brooke S. Cordova in the Office of Alumni Affairs office via phone 562.2125 or e-mail brooke.cordova@enmu.edu.
ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News
ENMU-Roswell Commencement Set for December 10 – For more information [click here].
Eathan S. Available for Adoption |
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Eathan is a quiet respectful young boy who responds well to patience, support and close side by side parenting techniques. He has a sensitive side, which is seen in the manner that he cares for younger children. He enjoys computer games and watching cartoons. He enjoys outings to the library where he can read his favorite books or play computer games. Eathan attends public school where he responds well to supportive teaching, which provides one on one attention and direction. Eathan is learning to express his feelings appropriately through the assistance of his therapist in weekly therapy. Eathan would like to be adopted by a family who will provide structure and supervision where he can learn to respect boundaries, develop trusting relationships with adults and reach his potential. Adults, who work with Eathan, believe he is a special boy and have grown to care for him a great deal. If you have an approved home study and would like to inquire about this child, please contact Tanna Corral, Adoption Consultant at (505) 384-2745 Ext. 114 or e-mail tanna.corral@state.nm.us. For general information on how you can become a foster/adoptive parent with the Children, Youth and Families Department, please call 1-800-432-2075. |
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Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Youth |
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 |
Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Set for December 11– The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Friday, Dec. 11. For more information [click here].
Senior Center December Calendar Events – To see the Portales Senior Center December events [click here].
Portales MainStreet Winter Wine Fest set for December 12 – For more information, [click here].
New Mexico Higher Education Department Update – [Click Here]
Silent Auction for Seniors – The Senior Volunteer Programs will have a silent auction at the Portales National Bank. The auction will start Monday, Nov. 30 and go thru Dec. 11 closing at 3 p.m. Benefits for this auction will be applied to the Seniors Programs. For more information, contact Monica Calamaco at 575.356.8576 ext. 36 or e-mail MCalamaco@yucca.net.
Recurring Information Resources
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.
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/.
Approved Holidays for 2009-2010-
Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2009
Winter Break Close at 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Re-open at normal time, Monday, January 4, 2010
Presidents’ Day Monday, February 15, 2010
Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010
Independence Day Monday, July 5, 2010