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(Click on above link to find features and photos.) ENMU Spring Enrollment Most Since 1971 Eastern New Mexico University’s 2009 spring enrollment of 4,021 is the highest spring enrollment on the Portales campus since the 4,142 of 1972. This spring’s enrollment is up 309 students (8.3 percent) over the 2008 spring enrollment of 3,712. “We at Eastern are very happy with our spring enrollment,” said Steven Gamble, ENMU president. “Enrollment has increased in virtually every category. I believe this is indicative of the high regard in which Eastern’s academic programs are held.” (more quotes from President Gamble at Portales News-Tribune]
Monday Memo Wants to Videotape Professors Teaching Classes –Monday Memo senior video reporter Roma Vivas would like to videotape professors teaching interesting classes. The videos would run in the Monday Memo and also possibly on ENMU's Web site to help with recruiting. To make suggestions, including about your own classes, send an e-mail to Roma at monday.memo@enmu.edu. Employee/Alumni Briefs Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, was included in the 2008 edition of Madison Who's Who of Executives and Professionals. ENMU graduate John F. Russell II of Roswell has been appointed to the Board of Regents at New Mexico Military Institute. Dr. Chris Taylor, assistant professor in the College of Business, has had a co-authored paper titled “Blanching bones in stock production: Is this a wasted step?” accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal The Journal of Culinary Science and Technology. Dustin Seifert will be a guest conductor at the University of Southern Mississippi's annual All-South Honor Band program on Feb. 12-15 on the Hattiesburg campus. Dr. Chris Taylor was selected to present his research titled “The Impact of Wine Education Courses on Developing Knowledge and Preferences” at the Rocky Mountain Regional Conference of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education (ICHRIE), in Denver on Feb. 13-14. Dr. Anthony B Schroeder, professor of communication, will participate in a Military Installation Voluntary Education Review (MIVER) at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The review is sponsored by the American Council on Education for Adult Learning and Educational Credentials. Jason Paulk, director of choral activities and a professor of music at ENMU, is featured as a top choral instructor in the American Choral Directors Associations (ACDA) annual convention. This year’s convention will be in Oklahoma City, Okla., from March 4-7. Dr. Paulk and the ENMU Chamber Singers will demonstrate “Warm Ups with Style” in the practical learning sessions to over 4,000 members of the ACDA who will attend the convention. The ACDA has over 20,000 members in its ranks who represent over one million singers. This year’s convention is touted as “The year's most practical choral music conference.” Kayla Paulk, vocal coach and accompanist for ENMU, received the flyer for the conference and noticed that Dr. Paulk “is in fine company on this short list of featured presenters; only a handful are represented." For more information on the upcoming ACDA convention, visit http://acda.org/conventions.
AEOP Valentine's Balloon Bouquet Fundraiser – AEOP is selling Valentine's Day Bouquets through Feb. 12. To place an order call 562.2221, or for an order form [click here]. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards ENMU staff scholarships. All bouquets will be delivered on the morning of Feb. 12. There will be a $1 fee for on campus deliveries and all other Portales deliveries will be $2.
Lecture on Obama Presidency Set for February 12 – On Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in Aurora Being Presented on February 12-14 – The Department of Theatre and Dance presents the play Aurora by Leonard Madrid and directed by Felipe E. Macias N. ENMU Off for Presidents' Day Next Monday – ENMU will be closed for Presidents' Day on Monday, Feb. 16. Employees and students have the day off. The campus re-opens at the regular time on Tuesday, Feb. 17. History of Black History Month – Black History Month was originated in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week." Woodson chose the second week of February because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former president Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Events for Black History Month – [click here for calendar] African American Affairs Culture Presentations – African-American Affairs presents student-nationals from Africa and the Caribbean. These students will present about their countries culture, traditions and costumes during Black History Month. For more information, contact African-American Affairs at 562.2437 or enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.
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.
High Hopes Benefit Dinner-Dance Set for March 14 – The second annual “High Hopes Benefit Dinner-Dance,” sponsored by ENMU Athletics, is scheduled for Saturday, March 14. Proceeds from this event benefit community agencies in Roosevelt County. Last year’s event contributed $6,000 to the Yam Theater restoration.
Time to Evaluate Administrators – Just in Time for Valentines: Time to Evaluate Administrators. The Administrators Evaluation Committee would like to alert faculty and staff that the time to evaluate administrators has arrived. All employees should receive their evaluation packets on Monday or Tuesday. The packets include all of the evaluation forms and instructions. Please fill out the forms and return them in the envelope included with the packet by Friday, Feb. 13. All evaluations will remain confidential. For more information, contact Belinda Hilliard at 562.2315.
February Construction Schedule for Campus – [schedule] 2009 Spring Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]
'Analagous' Art Show Runs Through February 25 – The national juried art show “Analagous” will be displayed from Jan. 30 to Feb. 25 in the Runnels Gallery in Golden Library at the Eastern New Mexico University Portales campus. An opening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 30 from 5-7 p.m. in the same location. Exhibition hours are: Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12 am, Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. This year’s juror is Lucy R Lippard,internationally known writer and activist. She is the author of 20 books on contemporary art and cultural criticism including her only novel I See/You Mean. “Analagous” has 39 pieces in its non-themed show consisting of paintings, photographs, prints, mixed media pieces, ceramics, and sculptures from 32 artists. Two pieces from photographers Alexandra Huddleston and Steven Rubin were chosen as best of show. Five honorable mentions include Matthew Gordillo, coordinator of the Upward Bound program at ENMU. Lippard has curated approximately 50 exhibitions worldwide and is the recipient of several awards including a 1968 Guggenheim Fellowship, two grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the College Art Association's Frank Jewett Mather Award for art criticism. Lippard holds honorary Doctorates of Fine Arts from numerous institutions. For more information, contact Christopher Calderón, Runnels Gallery manager, at 562.2607 or e-mail albert.calderon@enmu.edu. Employees Playing Informal Tennis on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays – A group of employees and students play informal tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the Eastern tennis courts. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact tennis commissioner Minnie Bresler at minnie.bresler@enmu.edu. KENW TV's Membership Drive to Begin February 28 – Volunteers are needed for KENW- TV’s Festival 2009 membership drive.
Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time by answering telephones for a few hours during February 28 – March 15,. This is our longest pledge drive of the year, so more volunteers are needed to help with all of the time slots. If you are interested in helping with the drive, please call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or email us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu Thank you. Your help is greatly appreciated.
The Student Council for Exceptional Children will sponsor the Scholastic Book Fair in the Lobby of the Education Building from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 16-20 (except for closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20). Communication Services Looking for Students to Feature in Articles – Roma Vivas, senior student features writer/senior video reporter for Communication Services, is looking for suggestions about students from New Mexico and West Texas who would make interesting subjects to write features about to send back to their hometown newspapers to help with recruiting. Please send your ideas to her at monday.memo@enmu.edu. Upward Bound Hiring Instructors, Others for Summer – The ENMU Upward Bound program is searching for responsible, reliable and energetic ENMU students to work with Upward Bound students during the summer 2009 program. They are looking for the following positions:
Please visit the Upward Bound office in Room 112 of the University Annex (across the streets form the tennis courts on campus) for a job description, application and list of employment opportunities. For additional information, call 575.562.2452. 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. Nalo Hopkinson Highlights the 33rd Williamson Lectureship on April 10 – The Williamson Lectureship Committee and the campus community will welcome Jamaican-born writer and editor Nalo Hopkinson as the guest of honor of the 2009 Williamson Lectureship on Friday, April 10. Internal Search for New Job Position – Eastern is conducting an internal search for an Intervention Specialist who will work with at-risk students. This is a part-time position that is available to part-time and full-time ENMU employees. The complete job announcement, including time commitment, salary information, and application instructions, can be found at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/listing.php?position=1232746864. ENMU's MySpace Page Sponsoring Video Contest – ENMU's MySpace page is sponsoring a video contest with the theme of "Cool School ENMU."
The video should be between 30-60 seconds with no restriction on format, but should have a "Cool School ENMU" theme. (Nothing too risque, please.) The contest is open to all of ENMU's MySpace friends – high school students, college students, faculty and staff, the general public, etc.
Mandatory Student Teacher Application Meetings on February 9-11 – [details] Education Comprehensive Exam on March 7 – The College of Education and Technology has set the Comprehensive Exam for the spring from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
For more information, contact the Graduate Coordinators: Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu and Mark.isham@enmu.edu. ENMU Health Services Offering Flu Vaccine – According to ENMU Health Services the first case of influenza has been seen on campus. Symptoms can include fever over 101 degrees, sore throat, congestion, cough, vomiting and diarrhea. The flu vaccine is free to students from 8:15- 10 a.m. Monday through Friday without appointment.
Staff and faculty may call 562.2321 for an appointment; the charge for the flu shot is $10. (cash or check). For more information contact Kris Kuhlmann, FNP, director, ENMU Health Services at 562.2321. Evaluations Changed to Fiscal Year – Human Resources reminds employees that the annual performance evaluation period has changed from a calendar year period to a fiscal year period. While this means formal evaluations will not be conducted until the end of June, managers are encouraged to utilize existing evaluation forms, available on the intranet, to conduct informal mid-period evaluations. Managers and employees are encouraged to contact Elaine Ennis, director of Human Resources, or Teresa Villanueva, associate director of Human Resources and Grievance Officer, at 562.2115 with any questions or concerns related to employee performance issues. Update on Password Security – In order to improve system security and abide by New Mexico State auditor mandates, ENMU will soon institute a policy of expiring network passwords. Passwords for network access will expire Feb. 23. Any accounts with passwords that are older than 90 days on Feb. 23 will be required to change their password the next time the account is used. Go to this link for details concerning password requirements. https://itsweb.enmu.edu/systems/passwordpolicy.html Information Technology Services Latest ENMU Sports Results – [here] Official Approved ENMU Holidays for 2008-09 Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 Independence Day Friday, July 3, 2009 Meetings Accounting Club Hardhat Committee General Comments and Compliments Congratulations to Phil Claubaugh and the Greyhound baseball team for one of the most dramatic comebacks in Greyhound history in a recent game against New Mexico Highlands University. Down five runs in their last at bat with two outs and no one on, they came back to win the game. They were even down to their final strike several times during the comeback. Wendel's Quote of the Week "Let's keep an eye on them to make sure they're not over there cheating on the par 5's like we always do." Fact or Fiction Waking Sleepwalkers May Kill Them? Distance Education and Outreach For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165. [courses] Student News Sponsoring Organization: Rychus Rythum Music *** Subject: Voice Your Opinion on the Administration! Event: Administrator Evaluations Sponsor: ASENMU (Student Government) & Administrators Evaluation Committee Date/Time/Place: Campus Union Building JWLA and COB Additional Information: Students, Now is the time to have your voice heard and evaluate the administration! *** Dan Cummins has been seen on hot spots such as “The Late, Late Show”, “Last Comic Standing: Season 6”, Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham”, and his first 1/2 hour special, “Comedy Central Presents Dan Cummins.” He has a record of being one of the most requested comics in the college circuit. 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. Speed Dating is an event before Valentine's Day. The Ground Zero Coffee Shop will be set up with tables in a circle and two chairs at each. The males and females who sign up to participate will get a chance to chat with one another for a certain amount of time. Come and get a chance to find a date before Valentine's Day! 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. 61Syx Tecknique is a talented dedicated group who find a common passion in dance. They have an impressive resume under their belt including shows for B2K, Lloyd Banks, Fat Joe, but never finding any show too small, 61Syx has also been a part of numerous charity events, church fundraisers, and art showcases. They are a promising great show. 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. *** Event: Partners Training Sponsor: Counseling and Career Services Date/Time: Three 3 sessions offered Location: SAS 234 More info: To register for a Partners Training session, please contact the ENMU Counseling and Career Services office by phone at 562.2211. *** The Silverpack would like to get you involved. We want to find talented students on campus. We are looking for individuals with unique talents, photographers, musicians, singers, and other such talents. We want to hear about your talent and possibly get you into this year's yearbook! Get in touch with us by e-mail at silverpack@enmu.edu or 562.2756. *** event: weekly meeting, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Time: Tuesday, 8 PM Location: Presbyterian Campus House ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News February issue of The Grapevine from ENMU-Roswell – [Grapevine] Off-Campus News
Altusa Spaghetti Supper Set for February 13 – The Altrusa Club of Portales is sponsoring a spaghetti supper on Friday, Feb. 13 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the PHS Cafeteria. Adults are $7 and children 10 and under are $4. Takeout is available. *** Update from New Mexico Higher Education Association – [update] *** Early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Roosevelt County Cooperative Extension Service is happy to inform you that we once again will be offering a Breast Cancer Screening Clinic. Mammograms will be offered at a reduced price and include , radiologist interpretation and computer aided interpretation as well as breast self-examination teaching, identification of risk factors and patient education. Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center will do the screenings. They will be held in Portales on Thursday and Friday, February 19-20, from 9:30-2:30. The screening will be held at the Roosevelt County Extension Office, 705 E. Lime. You should call 1.800.377.4673, as soon as possible to ensure an appointment. At the time you make your appointment you will give them your insurance information. You will be expected to pay your co-pay at the time of the mammogram. Financial aid is also available. If you have further questions, please contact Connie Moyers or Jackie Clark at 356.4417. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, serve or assistance in order to participate in this educational activity are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made. Educational programs of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin. *** The Carolina Chocolate Drops to Perform in Clovis February 24– Included in Denzel Washington’s 2007 film, The Great Debaters, the Carolina Chocolate Drops bring their love for the rich tradition of banjo and fiddle music to Clovis on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the historic Lyceum Theater as part of the Cultural Arts Series sponsored by Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis. This authentic African-American string band has received national acclaim for its spirited interpretations of the back porch, foot-stomping music drawn from the foothills of North and South Carolina. NPR’s “Weekend Edition” calls the band “The hottest thing to hit the old-time music community in decades!” Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 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. *** Fellowship of Christian Athletes is continuing to offer viewing of fifteen minute DVD and discussion. Pizza and drinks. at the Presbyterian Campus House located at 1118 W. University. They also have a ski weekend Feb. 20-22. All are welcome. ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide – ENMU has compiled a 2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide. View the
guide If you would also like to be included, send your name,
title, office phone number, e-mail address, and topics of expertise to: monday.memo@enmu.edu. Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU. For for information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu. Open Staff Positions —The Office of Human Resources has job listings at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/. How to Reach Campus Police After Hours —For your safety and security on campus, please note the following contact numbers for University Police: University Police can be contacted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 562.2392. Dial 311 anytime from campus phones for non-emergencies, or use cell phone number 760.2945. |
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