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.

Summer School Begins Today – Summer school at Eastern begins today (Monday, June 8). 

Students can enroll in the eight-week session which ends on July 31, the first four-week session which ends on July 2, or the second four-week session which runs from July 6-31.

Courses can be taken on-campus or online.

For more information, call 562.2175.

ENMU Hosting 75th Anniversary Picnic on June 28 by Erin Griffith Communication Services

The 1930s left its mark on the United States as an era of poverty, but during those difficult times a school was built that still stands, 75 years later, as a testament to the dedication of a community and its commitment to education.  In commemoration of the opening of Eastern New Junior College in 1934, Eastern New Mexico University will host a Founders’ Day Picnic on Sunday, June 28 from noon to 2 p.m.  Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the ENMU Information Desk in the Administration Building or at the Portales or Clovis chambers of commerce. Eastern’s story began in 1927, when Portales was designated as the site for the new “normal school.” In 1928, the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce raised $7,000 to buy 43 acres for the campus. By 1934, 145 students started school during a six-week summer session in the Administration Building, which was not yet completed.

Prior to the start of that school year, Eastern held a picnic and today a group of students, with the help of the administration, is working to recreate that memory. The 1930s-themed picnic will include fried chicken, one of the most popular dishes of the day, and games, speakers, music and memories.

“The picnic is an opportunity to be part of a historic event and for the school and the community to come together and celebrate,” said graduate student Bryan Hahn. 

The student committee is seeking musicians to play 1930s bluegrass or jazz, as well as classic cars to display.  If interested, contact Hahn at 575.562.2778.

Please join Eastern in celebration of 75 years of student success.  For more information about the picnic, call 575.562.4490 or e-mail ENMUis75@enmu.edu

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy has been asked to continue to serve on the Academic Advisory Board for Annual Editions: Educational Psychology.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy recently interviewed Dr. Tony Wagner of Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Dr. Wagner is the Co-Director of The Change Leadership Group at Harvard University. The interview was posted on line at :

http://ednews.org/articles/an-interview-with-tony-wagner-the-new-survival-skills.html

ENMU employee Sharon Cabeldue passed away on Thursday, June 4.  Mrs. Cabeldue was the secretary for University Police for many years. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ in Portales.

Retired education professor Dr. Kathy Peca has passed away.  Services are pending.

ENMU grad Timothy J. Hudson has been hired as the first dean of the new School of Communication at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Penn. [details]

"A Touch on Nature," a production of KENW-FM at Eastern New Mexico University, is being aired at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesdays on 89.5 FM (KENW-FM). The weekly series, written by Dr. Tony Gennaro, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Biology at ENMU, consists of 78 three-minute episodes.

Dr. Jim Constantopoulos, professor of geology at ENMU, and Dr. Gennaro exchange comments on nature intended to spark interest, expand love and erase fears about wildlife. They answer such questions as why do leaves change colors in the fall, what is the purpose of the wolf howl, what are some falsehoods about elephants, are tarantulas harmful to humans, etc.

Tracy Simmons (BS in Communication, emphasis Journalism; MA Communication 2008) won first place for 2009 in-depth Religion Reporting from the American Academy of Religion.  She will attend a ceremony in Montreal where she'll receive a glass trophy and a $1,000 prize.  She won for the under 100,000 circulation category. The winners of the over 100,000 category were the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.  Tracy lives in CT and works for the Waterbury Republican-American.

Please Join Employees for Informal Tennis – A group of employees and students play informal tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and Sundays at 5 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.

Sports Skills Camps Set for and June 8-12 – [flyer]

Blackboard/Wimba Training on June 30-July 25 – Sponsor: Distance Education and Outreach
Event: Blackboard/Wimba Training Course
Date: June 30 - July 25
Location: Online
IS 293 - TPS/Blackboard/Wimba Faculty Training Course, CRN 41018
Course Description:  Overview, concepts, and techniques for online course preparation, delivery, and management using Blackboard Vista 8.
Includes training in web conferencing using Wimba.  Faculty will have access to a Blackboard shell in order to create an online course.
Frequent and reliable access to the Internet is required.

If interested in using your tuition waiver for this course, please send an e-mail to Trish Maguire requesting admission in to the course. trish.maguire@enmu.edu

For more information, contact: Distance Education and Outreach at 562.2166.

June Campus Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound
June campus contruction schedule from Hardhat Hound spokesman Steve Collins. [construction schedule]

Report Student Job Openings to Counseling and Career Services – Counseling and Career Services requests that all departments notify them of any student employee positions available, both work study and student hire. All available positions will be posted on the online job board and Counseling and Career Services will refer students to positions. If you need help writing a job description, they have templates available.

For more information, contact 562.2211 or e-mail Danette.McGuire@enmu.edu.

Upward Bound Looking for a CDL Licensed Driver –  The ENMU Upward Bound Program is searching for a person with a CDL License for the Upward Bound Trip to San Antonio, Texas, on July 25-30. The Upward Bound program will pay a stipend and all costs including room and board. 
 
 For more information, contact Susan Cramp at 562.2452 or come to Quay Hall 214.

Mandatory Manager's Evaluation Training – The evaluation process for non-faculty employees changed with the current evaluation period ending June 30.  Human Resources has taken this opportunity to revise the current evaluation form and update job descriptions for each position. Approximately one week prior to the training, job descriptions will be e-mailed to supervisors for review and update. Mandatory Manager's Evaluation Training will be held in Room 103 of the COB on the following dates:

Student Affairs
Wednesday, June 10 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, June 11 from 1-4 p.m.

University Relations and Enrollment Services
Wednesday, June 17 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 from 1-4 p.m.

Accommodations for supervisors who are unable to attend these dates can be made by contacting the Human Resources.

Managers should encourage staff members in their areas to attend one of the open forum training sessions listed below:

Open Forum Staff Evaluation Training
Thursday, June 4 from 9:30-11 a.m.

For more information, contact Human Resources at 562.2115.

Distance Education and Outreach Using Blackboard – The office of Distance Education and Outreach is now on the production server for Blackboard.  All users may go to the following site to access their Blackboard course shells:  https://enmu.blackboard.com. The Blackboard Vista 8 system uses the network (e-mail) login as the username and the ENMU ID number as the password for both faculty and students.
Once inside, go to the ENMU tab for a listing of courses.

If anyone has a course on the IDEAL Blackboard staging area that they would like to have moved to the production server, please contact Ellen Gardiner at ellen.gardiner@enmu.edu or call 562.2390.

For more information, contact Distance Education and Outreach at 562.2166.

Summer Hours for the Writing Center – The Writing Center will be open June 9 for tutoring sessions on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. and Fridays from 4-6 p.m. Students may stop by JWLA 204 for a 30-minute session or call 562.2793 for an appointment. The Writing Center will close July 3 and reopen Aug. 31 for the fall semester.

Hours for Computer Helpdesk During Summer Break – During the summer break session, May 18 – June 7, the Helpdesk will be open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.

Sign Up for Summer Lifelong Wellness – Summer is almost here, and you are encouraged to join ENMU's Lifelong Wellness program.  Remember, you may use your tuition waiver for this program even if you are enrolled in another class.

To enroll for summer, simply send an e-mail to mary.drabbs@enmu.edu and tell her which option you would like.

      1-credit (You need to accumulate 16 half-hour activity sessions.)

      2-credits (You need to accumulate 32 half-hour activity sessions.)

If you would like to participate in an existing physical activity class, please tell Dr. Drabbs the class and meeting days/times, and she will save a spot for you.

People new to the program will need to attend one half-hour orientation session. We will arrange these times individually.

 
Summer Course Listing for Distance Education – [courses]

Summer Workstudy and Student Hire Information– Students with workstudy not attending summer school can work until June 5 off of their fall/spring award.

Students attending summer school will need to complete a summer aid application (online or come by the office), be enrolled in 3 credit hours, and eligible to receive workstudy. They will begin working on a summer SPAN beginning May 18 through June 30.

Students begin working July 1 for the new aid year. They must be awarded workstudy for the fall 2009 semester to be workstudy. If they are not they will be student hire. New SPANS are required for July.

Student Hire
Students working student hire can work through June 30 as long as they were enrolled for the spring semester. They may work beginning July 1 for the rest of the summer as long as they are enrolled for the fall semester. They do not have to be enrolled for a summer class.

For more information, contact Kelly Mitchell at 562.2197.

ENMU to Offer Two Spanish Immersion Programs this Summer

Like 50 American universities, ENMU has cancelled its Spanish Immersion Program in Merida, Mexico this summer.

The Spanish Immersion Program has been relocated from Merida, Mexico, to Portales and will take place at ENMU from June 8 to July 3 during the 1st 4-week summer session.

The Spanish Immersion Program is open to all students who have completed SPAN 102 or its equivalent.

Students who wish to participate fully in the one-month Spanish Immersion Program can take two courses which are available at the both the 200 and 400 level.

Courses available include SPAN 293/405: Grammar Review from 12:40-2:50 p.m. and SPAN 210-410: Spanish Culture from 3-5:10 p.m. All classes run Monday through Friday. Special Spanish Movie Nights will be offered every evening from 7-9 p.m. 

Students can opt to live in a "Spanish Wing" on residence, and eat lunch and dinner in Spanish at the cafeteria at a reasonable rate.

For an additional price, students will also have the opportunity to participate in weekend excursions to linguistically and culturally relevant locations in the region.

Students should be aware that there are two different Spanish programs offered at ENMU this summer: the one-month Spanish Immersion Program open to all students with SPAN 102 or higher which runs from June 8 to July 3, and the one-week Spanish Immersion Institute which runs from June 14-21, and which is designed to certify bilingual elementary teachers.

For information on the one-week program for teachers, please contact Geni.Flores@enmu.edu or Jose.Contreras@enmu.edu.

For information on the one-month program for students, please contact John.Morrow@enmu.edu.

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

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

1955: The state Legislature approves a name change to Eastern New Mexico University.

Arabic Instruction Class in June – For those interested in learning the Arabic alphabet or basic Arabic, Elseddik Abdelkader will hold classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 2-25. Class will meet in JWLA 115 from 6-7 p.m. To register, contact Lukas Cash at 562.2347 or e-mail Lukas.Cash@enmu.edu.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 12

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

June 30

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

July 10

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

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

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.

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. 

Thesis Defense

name: Lukas Cash

title_of_thesis: UR Loved: A Participatory Study of Community Building Websites

building: Communication

room: 111

day: Thursday

date: 06/25/2009

time: 3:30

am_pm: PM

General Comments and Compliments

ENMU International Affairs/Club would like to thank the Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore for donating door prizes. Their contribution is highly appreciated.

AEOP would like to thank all who attended the spring picnic yesterday. We look forward to seeing you at the picnic each year and enjoy this time of good friends, and  good food. Thanks again and we will see you at the picnic next year.

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"Would you believe that I have a medical condition which forces me to dress casually?

In the News

ENMU student working at Caprock Veterinary Clinic. [pntonline.com]

ENMU regents okay revision for Technology building proposal. [pntonline.com]

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Oral Comps, Thesis Defenses and Comp Exams

The next Comprehensive Examination Workshop is on June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and the Comprehensive Examination is on June 20 from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.

For more information, contact the Graduate Coordinators, Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas and Dr. Rebecca Davis, at: Romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu or rebecca.davis@enmu.edu.

Student News

Sponsor: ENMU Housing and Residence Life

Event: Summer Job Opportunity as a Summer Residence Assistant. 

Date/Time/Place: Housing Office in the Campus Union Building

Additional Information:

The office of Housing and Residence Life is looking for summer resident assistants.  Compensation includes room and a stipend.  Anyone wish to apply may pick up an application in the Housing Office located in the Campus Union Building.

ENMU-Roswell News

June issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [Grapevine]

Off-Campus News

This year, 2009, marks the 100th anniversary of the City of Portales’ incorporation date, 1909. A Centennial Committee has been hard at work creating and organizing activities to celebrate this momentous occasion. One of the much anticipated activities is the Centennial Street Fair which will take place on Tuesday, June 16 in downtown Portales to include games, J4 BBQ and other food vendors, street performances including fire dancers and other entertainers, live music, Portales Fire Department Safety House, Portales Police Department Command Center, and various other artists and demonstrations. The Portales City Council will also be hosting activities to include reading of the “first” city ordinance, a Roll Call of Mayors, and other activities. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
• 5 p.m. Portales City Council Meeting, City Hall
• 6 p.m. City Flag Raising, City Hall
• 6-9 p.m. Centennial Street Fair, Main Street between 2nd and 4th Streets
• 7 p.m. City Council Activities on Main Street

For more information, contact Community Affairs Coordinator Nicole Wilkening.

Portales Centennial Events

This year, the City of Portales is celebrating its 100th birthday of incorporation. A variety of activities have been scheduled to help celebrate the centennial. Beginning June 13, citizens will have the following activities to choose from: community cleanup, Portales Fire Department Open House, Portales Public Library exhibits, Centennial Street Fair, City Flag Raising, special City Council activities and a Branding Iron Party. In addition to the centennial activities, the annual Heritage Days event will take place with music, booths, parades, and much more. Most events are free to enter.

Click here to see upcoming events.

For more information, please contact the Portales City Hall at 356.6662 or the Portales Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 356.6662. Information may also be found on www.portales.com.

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

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/.

Approved Holidays for 2009-2010-

Labor Day                                            Monday, September 7, 2009

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

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