Top 10 Theories about Why St. Patrick is Associated with Green:

10. Green was the color his face turned after               seeing a snake.

9. His green thumb turned out to be from a candy that did melt in his hand.

8. He got arrested and sent to Ireland after     dyeing Eastern’s fountain green.

7. He thought the grass was greener on the
    non-pagan side of the Island.

6. The other saints complained that he was      still green behind the ears.

5. He was the first leprechaun to be named a     saint.

4. He was the first to try clovers in his pipe.

3. Green was the color of his face the morning after spending his 21st birthday at the pub.

2. He turned green with envy over the attention Saint Nick was getting.

And the top theory about why he is associated with green...


(Cow Graphic by Erin Griffith; Copy by Wendel, Erin and Roma)

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.

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'Spotlight on the Classroom'
Video Alert 'Professional Leadership Development' – Watch a video by Monday Memo senior video reporter Roma Vivas of AG-394 with Dr. Terry Ervin. The day's topic was "Characteristics of a Leader." – [video]

Monday Memo Wants to Videotape Professors Teaching Classes –Monday Memo senior video reporter Roma Vivas would like to videotape professors teaching. The videos will 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/Former Employee/Former Student Briefs

Dr. Robert Elliott successfully defended his dissertation at Texas Tech University. His Ph.D. is in Higher Education Administration. The title of his dissertation is: “Assessment Training for Faculty: Effects on K-12 Teacher Preparedness.”

A memorial service will be held for former ENMU professor Dr. Douglas Jackson at 10 a.m. on March 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Portales.  Dr. Jackson passed away March 6.

Cheryl Pachak-Brooks has been elected to the office of Secretary-Treasurer for the Music Teachers’ National Association, on whose national board she has already served. 

Lisa Hanson, a former student of Dr. Donald Elder III when he taught and coached in Vinton, Iowa, will be on campus on Wednesday, March 18, recruiting for the graduate program at Hawaii Pacific University.

Cameron Howard, former employee of ENMU and son of Rocky and Nikki Howard, re-enlisted in the Army at Camp Bucca, Iraq. His re-enlistment is shown on page 28 of the attached magazine. Spc. Howard has served in the Army since December 2003. [magazine]

Video Alert	High Hopes Benefit Dinner and Dance
	Click below to see performances from the Department of Athletics' High Hopes Benefit Dinner and Dance on Saturday evening in the Ballroom to benefit the Eastern New Mexico Food Bank. Happy Birthday to Mike Chris Rose Tony Allen Krista Yeast Rodrick Chambers Rodrick Chambers and Ernie Mims Josh Faith Eunice Schumpert

2nd Eight-Week Session Begins Today

The 2nd eight-week spring session at Easten begins on Monday, March 16.

Over 40 online and on-campus courses will be offered.  Just a few of the topics include agriculture, forensics, computer skills, theatre, public speaking, history, English, communication, aviation, tennis, etc.  ENMU offers over 70 associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

For more information, call 562.2178 locally or e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu.

(Versions of the ad below are running in newspapers in Hobbs, Roswell, Ruidoso, Clovis, Portales and at Cannon Air force Base. An online ad is also running on the Freedom Newspapers site.)

Scholastic Book Fair to Run From March 16-20 – 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). Come support reading, literacy and scholarships for ENMU students. For more information, call Dr. Michael Shaughnesy at 562 2791.

Anne Beck Lecturing on 'A Doll's House' Tonight – The ENMU History Guild is sponsoring a lecture by ENMU professor Dr. Anne Beck on the feminist play "A Doll's House" at 7 p.m. tonight, March 16, in the CUB Sandia Room. It is free and open to the public.

AIG Rep on Campus on March 17 – Julie Canon with AIG VALIC will be on campus in the Regent's Room (Admin. 211) tomorrow, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. She will be available to discuss 403(b) pre- and post-tax annuity accounts as well as New Mexico Alternate Retirement accounts.  Employees are encouraged to stop by to discuss retirement planning strategies with Ms. Canon.

For more information, call Human Resources at 562.2115.

Video Alert
	Watch the March 9 News 3 New Mexico on KENW-TV, under the guidance of ENMU professor John Kirby. {newscast]

St. Patrick's Day Celebration on March 17 – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day; bring your family and friends. Learn about the history, play games (bingo and musical chairs). Receive a gift for wearing St. Patrick’s Day attire. Raffle and giveaways. Enjoy green refreshments. [flyer]

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Date: March 17
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room

Native-American Affairs Raffling St. Patrick's Day Basket – Native-American Affairs is holding a St. Patrick’s Day basket raffle. All proceeds will go towards Native-American students attending the 26th Annual World Celebration “Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow” on April 23-25. Each ticket is $1. The Raffle will be held at the St. Patrick’s Celebration sponsored by Hispanic Affairs on March 17 at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom.

For more information, call Native-American Affairs at 562.2470 or stop by the office located in the Alley in the basement of the CUB.

Safety Meetings on March 17-18 – The Safety Meetings will be on Tuesday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m. in COB 104 and at 5 p.m. in the Physical Plant. 

Microsoft and Office Training on March 17 and 20 – The SuperUsers will offer beginning-level training sessions in Microsoft Office 2007 PowerPoint and Word at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 or 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20 in the University Computer Center

Seating is limited so please RSVP to candace.baros@enmu.edu ASAP.

'Islam Empowers Women' Presentation on March 19 – International Affairs will present "Islam Empowers Women" by Muslim student Rabiah Memon at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in the CUB Sandia Room. It is free and open to the public.

What does Quran say about women's rights? Why do Muslim women cover their heads? Are Muslim women really oppressed? All these topics and more will be addressed, followed by questions and answers.

For more information, call 562.4915.

Hospitality Club Visiting Buffalo Thunder Resort on March 20-21 – The Hospitality Club is getting a behind-the-scenes tour of the up-scale Buffalo Thunder Resort, outside of Santa Fe, on March 20-21. Drs. Chris Taylor and Michael Snipes will accompanying the following students: Amanda Gonzales, Felicia Hudgeons, Autumn Wilkerson, Jaye Hollinger, Yuri Vasquez, Soojee Clauss, Kristyn Cordova and Sarah Baker.

ENMU Hosting Preview Day for High School Juniors on March 21 – Eastern is hosting a preview day for high school juniors and their parents on Saturday, March 21.

It will be an opportunity for student and their parents to tour the ENMU campus, learn about academic offerings, financial aid, housing and student activities.  Drawings will be held for scholarships, iPods and other prizes.

For more information, call 562.2178 locally, e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu, or click www.enmu.edu/jrpreviewwday.

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.

Video Alert
Watch video of David Stone, President of Portales National Bank, speak at ENMU about "Our Economic Climate: How did we get there and where are we headed?"- [video]

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. 

No One Has Correctly Guessed Mystery Employee

Hint: She Is an Education Professor – No one has correctly guessed the identity of the "Mystery Employee" from last week's issue. The deadline is being extended until 5 p.m. this Wednesday to enter and win a sandwich from Do Drop In in Portales. Send your guess to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Natatorium Leak Causes Delayed Opening – A leak developed in the Natatorium equipment room. As a result the scheduled March 16 re-opening of the Natatorium will be delayed until further notice. We apologize for this inconvenience and will communicate additional facts as they become known.

ENMU Students Provide Feedback to Leaders of Portales – [details]

Defensive Driving on March 26 and April 9 – In order to drive a university vehicle or an Enterprise vehicle for the university, the State of New Mexico requires you to have the six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate.  The six-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 in the Campus Union Building Aztec Room. 

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 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. 

Next Eastern Magazine Focusing on 75th Anniversary – The next issue of Eastern Magazine in May will focus on ENMU's 75th anniversary. If you have historical story ideas with contacts, please e-mail them to wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Campus Construction Schedule for March from Hardhat Hound – [schedule]

Purchasing Announcement – Need Copier or Printer Paper? In order for Central Stores to deliver your paper in a timely manner, please e-mail your request to the Purchasing Office to the attention of Patricia Holbrook. 

HIV/AIDS Awareness Program Set for March 18 – Please join Multicultural Affairs and Health Services for an HIV/AIDS Awareness Program from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18 in the CUB Ballroom.

The keynote speaker will share her experience of living with HIV. Find out how HIV infections can be prevented, and how HIV/AIDS affects people in the US and around the world.

Snacks and beverages will be served.!
Please RSVP by March 13 by calling 562.2321

Program:

5:30-5:40 p.m.    Welcome and greeting
5:40-6 p.m.          Hispanic Student Presentation
6-6:30 p.m.          Snack and beverage break;
                               Belly-dance presentation;
                               Yoga meditation/relaxation
6:30-7 p.m.           Keynote speaker (Young local woman with HIV)
7-7:20 p.m.           Students from around the world discuss how HIV/AIDS has affected their country/region.
7:20-7:30 p.m.     Grateful Heart “mimic”
Finale                     Beautiful poem “interpreted” by Chinese students

Termination SPANs Requested for Students No Longer Working – If you have a student who is no longer working, please generate a termination SPAN for Kelly Mitchell so that she can update their records. For more information, e-mail kelly.mitchell@enmu.edu. 

Crisis and Intervention Training Set for March 19-20

EVENT:            Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support Training
SPONSOR:       Counseling and Career Services and the ENMU Emergency Preparedness Committee
DATE/TIME:    Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION:      SAS 234

It is not too late to sign up.  ENMU is offering a free Crisis Intervention Training for all interested faculty and staff.  Our trainer will be the Rev. Robert Barnes, Santa Fe Police Chaplain and international crisis/disaster responder.

If you enjoy working with people and would like to be of help in the aftermath of a campus crisis or natural disaster, than this is the training for you.  It is an intensive two-day training designed for a campus-wide approach to crisis; peer to peer and individually. 

You do not need to be a mental health professional to benefit from this training!  The purpose of the training is to train volunteers who will move into action as paraprofessional counselors after a crisis has occurred.  Their role is to listen, normalize reactions and hopefully educate people about the signs of PTSD. 

No matter what you position or role you may have on campus, if you work with people, than this course is relevant to your job.

Interested in attending?  Please RSVP to Susan Larsen at Susan.Larsen@enmu.edu no later than Tuesday, March 10 to assure your space.  There are currently only 10 openings left, so don't delay.

ENMU Switching Vision Insurance Carriers on April 1 – [details]

Deadline to Apply for Internal Faculty Research Grants is April 10 – [details]

Communications Festival Set for April 24 – The Communications Festival will be hosted in the Communications Center, Studio B, at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24.

Categories include film, writing, design, and photography. Students can turn in their work to the Communications Center's secretary. Entries will be accepted from March 18 until April 17 by 5 p.m. 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 or 562.2130, or Krista Yeast at Krista.yeast@enmu.edu at 562.2236.

1936 –The Administration Building and Quay Hall are completed.

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.

Student Employee of the Year Nominations Sought by March 20 – The office of Student Financial Aid seeks nominations for the 2008-2009 Eastern New Mexico University Student Employee of the Year. A review committee will evaluate the nominations. We are asking each department to nominate at least one student employee for outstanding service. The award will be based on the student’s reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution. Multiple nominations and supporting documents are welcomed. Please be very detailed in your description.

The student must meet the following criteria:

• Undergraduate student employed on campus
• Student must have been employed for a min. of six months part-time during July 1, 2008 – May 15, 2009.
• Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

We will select three outstanding students to receive $100 each. In addition, all eligible nominated students will be recognized at the Student Affairs Banquet on April 15.

Please submit the nominations to Kelly Mitchell, Station 20, by Friday, March 20. [nomination form]

Employees Invited to Nominate Faculty for Presidential Excellence Awards – [details]

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.

Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support Training Set for March 19 – Counseling and Career Services and the ENMU Emergency Preparedness Committee will sponsor Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support Training on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in SAS 234.

The training is free to all interested faculty and staff. The trainer will be the Rev. Robert Barnes, Santa Fe Police Chaplain and international crisis/disaster responder. 

This is an intensive two-day training designed for a campus-wide approach to crisis; peer to peer and individually.  You do not need to be a mental health professional to benefit from this training.  The purpose of the training is to train volunteers who will move into action as paraprofessional counselors after a crisis has occurred.  Their role is to normalize reactions and hopefully educate people about the signs of PTSD.  For a course description taken from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Webpage [click here].

If you are interested in attending please RSVP to Susan Larsen at Susan.Larsen@enmu.edu no later than Monday, March 9.

2009 Spring Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

ENMU Employees Can Enter ‘Cup’ Art Exhibit
by Robin Haislett
ENMU Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will run its juried exhibit “A Cup of What…. What’s A Cup?” on March 16-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.

The exhibition is open to ENMU students, faculty, staff and alumni. Only three-dimensional “cups” can be entered which may be functional or non- functional. The featured work must be original, completed recently, and not previously shown at ENMU. The cups must be no higher than four feet, no wider than three feet, and have a maximum depth of 10 inches. Since the exhibit is open to the public for viewing, content and imagery should be child-friendly and media should be unlikely to harm the library.  

The entry fee is $5 for one or two entries or $10 for three to four entries per artist. Entrants may submit up to a maximum of four entries.
 
Entries, complete with the cup, fee and entry form, must be dropped off in the Golden Library Foyer between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Artists will be notified by e-mail of acceptance.

A monetary award is guaranteed for best of show, second and third place. All entry fees go toward awards. The award money is dependent upon the number of entries received.

For more information, contact Christopher Calderón at 575.562.2607.

Nominations for Spirit of Eastern Awards Due March 23 – Nominations for the 2009 President's Spirit of Eastern Awards are welcome from faculty, staff and students. Each person may nominate one or more professional and/or support staff that they believe has performed in a superior manner.

The deadline for nominations is at 5 p.m. on March 23 for Portales and Ruidoso. The awardees will be recognized at the Spirit of Eastern ceremony on April 15.

Nomination forms are at www.enmu.edu/soe. Printed forms are at the Information Desk in the Administration Building in Portales and at the Ruidoso campus reception desk.

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.

Cultural Competence Workshop for Social Workers Set for April 4 – Dr. Allen Stata, director for social work, will hold a Cultural Competence Workshop for social workers and related human services workers and students on Saturday, April 4 in Room 113 of the College of Business. The workshop will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is worth six CEU contact hours from NASW-NM. See flyer for more information [click here].

The cost of attendance is $75 with a reservation and $85 at the door.

To reserve your place, contact Lukas Cash with distance education at 562.2347 or e-mail Lukas.Cash@enmu.edu.

For more information, contact Allen Stata at 562.2504 or e-mail Allen.Stata@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.

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.

Hopkinson, who lives in Canada, has authored science fiction and fantasy novels (Brown Girl in the Ring, Midnight Robber, The Salt Roads, The New Moon’s Arms) and numerous short stories, some collected in her anthology,  Skin Folk. Hopkinson’s work draws on Caribbean history and language as well as traditions of oral and written storytelling. 

She will be joined by author Connie Willis, one of the most highly decorated writers in the field of science fiction.  Other guests expected but not yet confirmed are writers Ian Tregillis, Emily Mah and editor Steven Haffner.  

More information will be available as the date approaches.

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.

The entry deadline is April 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.

Multicultural Affairs Celebrates Women's History Month Series
The public celebration of women's history in this country began in 1978 as "Women's History Week" in Sonoma County, Calif. The week of March 8 was selected. In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch and Rep. Barbara Mikulski co-sponsored a joint Congressional resolution proclaiming a national Women's history week. In 1987, Congress expanded the celebration to a month, and March was declared Women's History Month.

International Affairs presents "Islam Empowers Women" – Students Rabiah Memon and Abdul Raheem Chad Timmerman will discuss what the Quran say about women's rights, why Muslim women cover their heads, if Muslim women really are oppressed. Tthese topics and more will be addressed, followed by a Q&A Session. The presentation will be on Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m. in the Sandia Room in the CUB.

For more information, contact International Affairs at 562.4915.

Latest ENMU Sports Results – [here]

Official Approved ENMU Holidays for 2008-09

Memorial Day                          Monday, May 25, 2009

Independence Day                 Friday, July 3, 2009

In the News

David Kilby, an anthropology professor at Eastern New Mexico University, said that stone was essential for hunter-gatherers who didn't use metal. – [popular mechanics]

It's Their Job: ENMU grad – [Portales News-Tribune]

General Comments and Compliments

Thank you to Donna George for delivering a thank-you small pecan cluster Dairy Queen Blizzard to the Monday Memo editor for a special project. For those who may not know, the aforementioned Blizzard is also the standard bribe for those who miss the noon Thursday deadline for submitting items to the Monday Memo.

Congratulations to the Department of Athletics for organizing another successful "High Hopes Benefit Dinner and Dance" to benefit the Eastern New Mexico Food Bank."

Robin Haislett's Quote of the Week

Existentialism: You've never really lived until you think about death all the time.

Fact or Fiction

Fact or Fiction? – The International Students beat the ENMU faculty/staff team in a basketball game in October?

Answer – Contrary to published reports, the faculty/staff team actually won the game.

Distance Education and Outreach

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

Student News

Fire-breather Greg Frisbee on March 16 – The Associated Student’s Activities Board (ASAB) is bringing in yet another great entertainer. Greg Frisbee is a fire-breather, juggler, comic and all-around entertainer. The show will be at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 16, in the Ballroom. This event is free to all Eastern New Mexico University students.

Frisbee is from San Francisco, and holds a degree in media communications. He has performed at a number of festivals, theaters, corporate events, clubs, and has been seen on ESPN, MTV, and more film and television series.

“Prepare to be dazzled, prepare to be entertained beyond your wildest expectations!” – Antelope Valley Press

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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Comedian Geoff Keith on March 18 – The Associated Student’s Activities Board (ASAB) is bringing in comedian Geoff Keith. His stand-up performance will be held in Ground Zero and begins at 8 p.m. This event is free to Eastern New Mexico University students.

Comedian Geoff Keith began stand-up comedy at the end of 2003 and has proved himself to be quiet the comedian. He has traveled all over southern California and almost immediately began traveling nation wide. He has performed at restaurants, clubs, and bars; then made his way up to “E! Channel”, HBO series, BET’s “One Mic Sand,” and has even made appearances in several well-known films.

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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Self-Defense Workshop on March 19 – The Associated Students Activities Board (ASAB) is hosting a self-defense workshop in the Campus Union Ballroom from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday March 19. This event is free to Eastern New Mexico University students.

Students will meet in the Ballroom to learn the different techniques of self-defense. These skills may come to be a benefit in the future for men and women. The first 10 people to arrive will receive pepper spray, and the first 25 will receive a safety whistle.

Martin Manrique, a member of MMA at ENMU, will emphasize awareness and avoidance of dangerous situations. A vital part of self-defense, Manrique says, is confidence; this workshop will allow students to gain that confidence.

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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Battle of the Bands on April 17 – The Associated Student’s Activities Board (ASAB) is hosting Battle of the Bands on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. on Dallan Sanders Memorial Plaza at the CUB. This event is free to Eastern New Mexico University students.

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) until Friday, March 13th at 5:00 pm. Thank you for your support!

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Event:        Partners Training on March 23

Sponsor:      Counseling and Career Services

Date/Time:    Monday, March 23 4-6 p.m.

Location:     SAS 234

More info:
Partners Training was designed to provide basic customer service training to all student employees. All undergraduate student employees working for ENMU must complete Partners Training one time (if you have
previously completed Partners Training, you do not need to take it again even if you change jobs). There will be three sessions offered for the spring semester.

To register for a Partners Training session, please contact the ENMU Counseling and Career Services office by phone at 562.2211.

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Sponsor:                       Student Leadership Office

Activity/Event:               Food for Thought Workshop: Resume and Interviewing Skills

Date/Time/Place:           Wednesday March 18 at Noon in the Sandia Room

More Information:

The Student Leadership Office is excited to announce a workshop on Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at noon in the Sandia Room. This workshop is geared towards preparing students to enter and succeed in the professional workforce. This workshop will count for those students who have registered for the ENMU Student Leader Certificate Program and will count towards your organization involvement at ENMU. You don't want to miss it.

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Sponsor: ASENMU
Event/Activity: Houndslist

Students,

Do you need to advertise for a roommate wanted? Do you need to sell your old couch? Are you looking for someone to buy your text books from last semester?
Then advertise on the HOUNDSLIST!

ASENMU Houndslist provides Eastern New Mexico University students free classifieds and forums for housing, for sale, services and trade.

Just stop by the office of ASENMU M-F from 10 till 4pm, fill out a form and let us advertise your classified!

No personal information will be given out with the exception to your "enmu.edu" email address!

What's currently on the list?
19" Television
Small Computer Desk
800 Watt Kenwood Amp
Entertainment Center
Dell 20" Monitor

For more information, contact the office of ASENMU:

CUB room 11 or call 575.562.2473
Student.Government@enmu.edu

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ASENMU (Student Government) is looking for student volunteers who would like to help develop and direct a community wide service project. This service project will provide services for the City of Portales. If you are interested in being a part of this project please contact Trieva Rue, ASENMU vice president.

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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.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

ENMU-Roswell Schedules Transfer Night for April 15

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.

To see the March issue of the ENMU-Roswell Grapevine [click here].

Off-Campus News

Elisa and Jesus Available for Adoption
	Elissa, 7, and Jesus, 5, are wonderful kids in need of their “forever family”! Elissa is very artistic, and loves to do a variety of arts and crafts. She is also energetic and athletic and enjoys riding her bike and swimming in particular. Her worker describes her as a dynamic and strong willed child who is loving, affectionate and loves to laugh! She attends church regularly and uses prayer as a source of solace and strength. Elissa tends to want to be the center of attention, has a low tolerance for frustration and has taken on the role in the past as parent towards her brother. Jesus is described as engaging, affectionate and very playful. He loves being active, and really enjoys school. Learning new things is a great source of pride to him. While Jesus likes to assert his independence, he is learning to accept guidance and redirection from adults. Currently, he receives special education services to address speech and language delays, and he needs continued help with being inattentive, hyperactive and he has a low tolerance for frustration as well. Jesus is very resilient and continues to make developmental gains with the support of his foster parents in a loving and structured environment. A two-parent Hispanic family is preferable, as Jesus in particular has bonded quite well with his current foster father.  ST
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	Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

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Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

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Westminster Presbyterian Church will hosts its annual “Papa Lou’s Spaghetti Dinner” on Thursday, March 19, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the church, 3112 N. Thornton in Clovis.  The menu includes spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, salad, beverage and the church’s famous desert buffet.  Tickets are $7 donation for adults, $3 donation for children ages 5-12, and under 5, no cost.  Take-out orders are available.  For tickets, call Pastor Frank Sherman at 762.6471, or Lou Donofrio at 693.7208.  Tickets also will be available at the door.

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ROOSEVELT COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL’S  Annual Benefit Event will be held Saturday, March 21 between 2-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall located at 100 S. Ave. C in Portales.  The theme is “A Matter of Taste:  An Afternoon of Fine Desserts” – desserts from around the world.  There will be entertainment by Dan Greathouse and Mike Shaughnessy, and the Spotswood-Wilson School of Dance.  There is also a Silent Auction.   The suggested ticket price is $5.

For more information, call the Roosevelt County Literacy Council office at 356.8500 or stop in at 218 S. Ave. B (Portales Public Library).   

CITY OF PORTALES CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

The City of Portales was incorporated in 1909, so now, in 2009, we celebrate our 100 year birthday. The City is hosting a 100 Years Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 5pm at the Portales City Hall, 100 West 1st Street in the hopes that interested community members will join the committee and help organize a variety of celebratory events during the 2009 Summer. Portales community pride is rich and the roots of our citizens run deep. Please take this opportunity to get involved and help make Portales’ 100 year a year of celebration and fun family activities.

For more information, please contact Portales Community Affairs Coordinator, Nicole Wilkening at 356.6662 ext. 24.

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WOMEN’S HISTORY SPEAKER—In honor of Women’s History Month, the Portales Public Library and the New Mexico Humanities Council are sponsoring an appearance by Rosemary Keefe at the local library on March 20, 2009.  Please join us as Rosemary Keefe brings “Mabel Dodge Luhan in Taos” to life in her Chautauqua performance of a unique and unconventional woman who epitomized East Coast high society during the early 20th century.  Having fallen in love with New Mexico in 1917, she made the adventurous and unexpected move to Taos, bringing with her friends, family and her marvelous social influence.  She made it her personal mission to host artists at her home, while herself making a personal study of philosophy, life and spirituality.  Inspired by the local scenery and company, widely known individuals such as Willa Cather, D. H. Lawrence, Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe stayed at her home, frequently joining in her lively debates and discussions.  Mabel later married a member of the Taos Pueblo, Antonio Luhan, creating yet another interesting chapter in her life.  She came to our state a world-weary New Yorker, but the primitive appeal of New Mexico allowed her to transform her life personally and philosophically.

Rosemary Keefe, Ph.D., has taught writing, literature, and women’s studies in the USA and abroad.  She served as Dean of Faculties at University of Wisconsin-Superior, Head of English at Missouri State University, and Director of Women’s Studies at Rolins College.  She has published books and articles and presented research on African American and feminist drama and on women’s lives and feminist spirituality for the past thirty years.

The Women’s History Program will be held in the Meeting Room of the Portales Public Library on Friday, March 20, 2009.  The program will start at 11:00 a.m. with a brunch and will be followed at noon by Rosemary’s entertaining presentation.  In conjunction with our program, the library is sponsoring a showing of quilt work by local women artist, sharing with everyone the beautiful vision and history to be found in our own community. 

All functions are free of charge, and everyone is warmly invited to attend.  For more information please contact Danielle Swopes at 356-3940.

Contact:  Danielle Swopes
Address:  218 S. Avenue B
Phone:  356-3940
FAX:  356-3964

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Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clovis will hold their annual "Papa Lou's Spaghetti Dinner" on Thursday, March 19 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at 3112 Thornton Street.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children 5-12 years old.  Under 5 is free.

All you care to eat includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and our famous dessert bar.

Take outs are available.

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City of Portales Job

Information Technology Director

Salary Range  $36,264 - $57,977

The City of Portales seeks an innovative professional to plan and administer the overall policies and goals for the information technology department.  To provide leadership and counsel in the management of its information technology operations.    Idea candidates will possess at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a closely related field or demonstrated equivalent of 4 years experience and certifications. 

Employment Application/job description is available at www.portalesnm.org.  Questions may be directed to dlee@portalesnm.org or call (505) 356-6662 ext. 11.  

The city offers paid holidays, vacation, sick, retirement, medical, dental and life insurance.

Interested candidates should send a resume and completed city employment application to the address below.

                                                City of Portales
                                                ATTN:  Recruitment Coordinator
                                                100 West First Street
                                                Portales, NM  88130

This recruitment shall remain open until the position is filled.

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Rowswell Boys and Girls Club plans hip hop jam. For more information, click [here].

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day in style with BEOGA, a five-piece traditional Celtic band straight from the Emerald Isle on Tuesday, March 17 at the Clovis Civic Center. Presented by Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis as part of the 2008-2009 Cultural Arts Series, the 7 p.m. performance features twin, dueling accordions, the All-Ireland bodhrán champion, a phenomenal pianist, and one of Ireland’s premier young singers. Nominated by Irish Music Magazine for the “Best Traditional Newcomer’s Award,” BEOGA is confirming its reputation as one of the most exciting acts to emerge from Ireland in recent years.
Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 for Seniors, Military and Students, and are available at the CCC Cashiers’ Windows, Information Tickets and Tours located in The End Zone at Cannon AFB, and at the Box Office the evening of the performance (pending availability). Call 769.4956 for more information.
www.clovis.edu/culturalarts

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/.

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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