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.

Video Alert Watch a video by Monday Memo senior video reporter Roma Vivas of Dr. Diane Edwards' "Family and Community Collaboration" class [here].

Eastern Hosting 116th Commencement on May 16
by Crystal Parra
Communication Services

Eastern will host its 116th Commencement Convocation on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. in Greyhound Arena. There are 322 candidates for the 2009 spring graduation.

The commencement speaker will be Senator Gay Kernan. She is a leader on the Senate Education Committee and part of Roosevelt County is in her district.

 At 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, in Becky Sharp Auditorium in the COB, four nursing graduates will be honored in a pinning ceremony.

The Spring 2009 Academic Honors Convocation, for students receiving graduation honors, will be at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, in the Campus Union Building.

Also on Saturday, the Commencement Reception will be held immediately following graduation in the south gym. 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 about graduation activities, call 575.562.2175.

Watch Live Graduation Webcast – ENMU and KENW will broadcast the graduation commencement live at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. To watch it, go to ENMU's home page at www.enmu.edu and click on Webcast link.

It will also be broadcast on KENW-TV's over-the-air digital service on channel 3-3.

For more information, call 562.2112.

Watch video from Thursday's Hispanic Graduation Banquet, including the "The Spanish Beauty" with the "Anglo Mariachi Cowboy" in the Hispanic Fashion Show. – [video] (photo and video by Minh Tran)

Read Latest Emergency Updates – Read emergency information updates, including about Swine Flu, at http://www.enmu.edu/emergency/event/pandemic/index.html. In addition, the main ENMU emergency page has a log of all emergency announcements http://www.enmu.edu/emergency.

Minutes from May 1 Management Information Exchange Meeting – http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=434

Late-Night Breakfast Set for Monday, May 11 – The traditional finals week late-night breakfast prepared by employees for students will be on Monday night, May 11 in the CUB dining hall. Serving is from 10-11:30 p.m.

ENMU Hosting Art Exhibit from May 11-14
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

-Eastern New Mexico University will host the art exhibit “Blatant Disregard for Deadlines” in the Runnels Gallery of Golden Library from Monday, May 11, through the closing reception from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.  The show, free and open to the public, will be open during regular Library hours.

The show consists of the work of two students graduating with their bachelor degrees in fine arts. Randi Egley of Mountain View, Wyo., currently residing in Portales, and Damon Griffith of Portales are showcasing their own style of painting.

“Randi is more figurative in her painting while Damon is more politically inclined,” says Christopher Calderón, Runnels Gallery manager. “Egley likes to create foggy, tangled portraits that allow her work to relate to both sides of an issue. Griffith constructs argumentative compositions showing an alternative viewpoint in relation to social and political issues,” explains Mr. Calderón.

Every student earning a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree must put on a show for approximately five days. The show must have a consistent theme in either medium, style, subject matter or other artistic element. According to Calderón, there are 12 students graduating with a BFA this spring semester, some of whom held their show this fall.

For more information, contact Mr. Christopher Calderón at 562.2607 or e-mail albert.calderon@enmu.edu.

Job Openings for Kids College Summer Counselors – [details]

ENMU Hosting 'Blatant Disregard for Deadlines' on May 11-14
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University will host the art exhibit “Blatant Disregard for Deadlines” in the Runnels Gallery of Golden Library from Monday, May 11, through the closing reception from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.  The show, free and open to the public, will be open during regular Library hours.

The show consists of the work of two students graduating with their bachelor degrees in fine arts. Randi Egley of Mountain View, Wyo., currently residing in Portales, and Damon Griffith of Portales are showcasing their own style of painting.

“Randi is more figurative in her painting while Damon is more politically inclined,” says Christopher Calderón, Runnels Gallery manager. “Egley likes to create foggy, tangled portraits that allow her work to relate to both sides of an issue. Griffith constructs argumentative compositions showing an alternative viewpoint in relation to social and political issues,” explains Calderón.

Every student earning a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree must put on a show for approximately five days. The show must have a consistent theme in either medium, style, subject matter or other artistic element. According to Calderón, there are 12 students graduating with a BFA this spring semester, some of whom held their show this fall.

For more information, contact Christopher Calderón at 575.562.2607 or e-mail albert.calderon@enmu.edu.

Video Alert
	Watch video of the ENMU Steel Drum Band on Thursday [video](video by Wendel Sloan; photo by Minh Tran)

Regents to Meet May 15
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
Regents Room – Portales Campus
May 15 – 9:30 a.m.

AGENDA 

CALL TO ORDER

1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the agenda

ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Report from the president of the Board
2. Report from the president of the ENMU System
3. Report from the ENMU-Roswell president
4. Report from the ENMU-Ruidoso president

5.   Approval of the minutes of April 28, 2009

BUSINESS MATTERS

1. Emeritus Status Request, Portales, (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Action)
2. Spring 2009 Graduation List, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
3. Surplus Property Disposition, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
4. Five-year Capital Projects Listing, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
5. 2009-10 Academic Calendar, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
6. 2009-10 Operating Budget, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
7. 2008-09 Budget Adjustment Request, Ruidoso (Dr. Mike Elrod, Action)
8. Spring 2009 Graduation List, Roswell (Mr. Bob Bowman, Action)
9. Educational Assistance Program, Roswell (Dr. Steve Chambers, Action)
10. Faculty Handbook Revision, Roswell (Dr. Steve Chambers, Action)
11. Housing and Meal Plan Rates, Roswell (Mr. Johnston-Ortiz, Action)
12. Tuition and Fee Rates, Roswell (Mr. Johnston-Ortiz, Action)
13. 2009-10 Operating Budget, Roswell (Mr. Johnston-Ortiz, Action)
14. 2008-09 Budget Adjustment Request, Roswell (Mr. Johnston-Ortiz, Action)
15. Promotion and Tenure, Portales (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Information only)
16. Policy Changes, Portales (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action)
17. Spring 2009 Graduation List, Portales (Ms. Ronnie Birdsong, Action)
18. Severance Tax Bonds, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
19. Surplus Property Disposition, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
20. Mileage Reimbursement, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
21. 2009-10 Operating Budget, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
22. 2008-09 Budget Adjustment Request, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discuss 3 personnel matters

ADJOURNMENT

KENW-TV Needs Volunteers for Summerfest 2009 – Support KENW-TV by volunteering time to answer telephones for a few hours during May 30 – June 7 for Summerfest 2009.  If you are interested in helping, please call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

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.

Date for 2010 Spring Break Released – If you are planning events for spring 2010, please note that the dates for spring break for the Portales campus have been set for the week of March 22-26, with classes resuming at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 29. 
 
Summer Course Listing for Distance Education – [courses]

Hall of Honors Form – Click [here] to view and print the form to nominate for the Hall of Honors. Deadline to nominate is Wednesday, May 13. For more information, contact Adam Pitterman at 562.4309.

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 July 1st 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 if you have any questions.

AEOP Picnic Set for June 2 – AEOP would like to invite all support, professional and faculty personnel to join them for their annual

When: Noon, Tuesday, June 2

Where: Tree area behind the brick wall behind the Admin. Building (in case of high winds or rain, this will be moved to the SAS Atrium)

Bring: By your last name initials
A-G:  Fruits and Veggies
H-M: Salads
N-S:  Dessert
T-Z:  Chips

Hot dogs, buns, chili, condiments and drinks will be provided.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 26 to Tammi at ext. 2221 or Tammi.Gardner@enmu.edu as they want to make sure they have enough food for everyone. Please join them for good food, fellowship and fun!

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.

School Supply Drive – The Graduate Student Association and Non-Traditional Student Education Services are currently running a School Supply Drive.  All donated school supplies will be given to local schools.  Collection boxes are located in Graduate Program Departments and the Non-Traditional Student Education Services Office.  Supplies can also be collected.  Please call 562.2432 for pick-ups.

For more information, contact carlos.chaparro@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.

KENW-TV Needs Volunteers for Summerfest 2009 – Support KENW-TV by volunteering time to answer telephones for a few hours during May 30th – June 7th, for Summerfest 2009.  If you are interested in helping with the drive, please call Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or email candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

1947 – Eastern becomes the youngest school accredited as a four-year institution. Cheering students and the college band greeted the president’s train at 3 a.m. when he returned from the North Central Association meeting in Chicago.

Monday Memo Seeks Your Six-Word Autobiography – Please put "Six Words" in the subject line and submit to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Recently submitted entries are below:

"ENMU is small, people are great." – Prasad Ganji

"So busy, no time for sleep." – Wendy Turner

"Career goal: Become Monday Memo editor." – Erin Griffith

"It's now life's winter – wasted summer." – anonymous employee

"Food is survival – or kills you." – Chef Juandel

"Don't have time for six words." – Wendel Sloan

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 room 225 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.

Campus Construction Schedule for May – [schedule]

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

May 15

Last date for purchase order requisitions to be received in the Business Office.  All merchandise must be received by June 30, or it will be charged to the new fiscal year.

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. 

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.

In the News

ENMU grad Norvil Howell not one to toot his on (music) horn. – [cnjonline.com]

Being ENMU head men's basketball coach dream come true for Andrew Helton. – [MarionStar.com]

General Comments and Compliments

Congratulations to Laurel Petty for organizing such an outstanding High Plains Film Festival." – ENMU employee

"The caricatures of the student employees as M&Ms could not have been portrayed better, including baby Laila. Good Job, Girls!!!" – ENMU employee

Thanks for the video inclusion of the mud volleyball in the Monday Memo!  It was a fantastic event. – ENMU employee

"I love the M&Ms at the top!!!" – ENMU employee

"General thanks for Wendel Sloan. What he does every week is insane! – LIttleBirdy (Yahoo e-mail address)

Wendel's Quote of the Week

"I'm so sorry I didn't anticipate what you wanted. Shall I send you the shirt I'm wearing today?"

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.

Garrett Kubik will present his master's colloquium, "An Edge-Damage Analysis of Folsom Artifacts from Blackwater Draw," on Tuesday May 12, at 8:30 a.m. in COB 156.

name: Kaitlyn N. Matthiessen

title_of_thesis: Geoarchaeological Investigations of Erosion Control Features, Lincoln County, New Mexico

building: Lea Hall

room: 111

day: Thursday

date: 05/21/2009

time: 10:00

am_pm: AM

submit: Submit

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

ENMU-R Welcomes New Members to the ENMU-Roswell Foundation Board of Directors – [click here].

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The ENMU-Roswell Community Band, the ENMU-Roswell Community Chorale, and the ENMU-Roswell Jazz Band will present the annual Spring Concert on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on campus. Band selections include “Midway March,” “Music From a Darkened Theater,” and “Velocity.”  Choral selections include “America, Of Thee I Sing,” Yo Vivo Cantando,” and “I Am the River.”  The Jazz Band will perform favorite selections from traditional jazz repertoire. A reception will follow the performance.

Members of the performing groups include senior citizens, community members, high school students, and middle high students. Sandra Weikel is the Community Band Director, John Fuss is the Community Chorale Director, and Major Kenneth Tuttle is the Jazz Band Director. 

For information, contact Jane Batson, Dean, ENMU-Roswell Division of Health at 624-7233.

Off-Campus News

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

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The Portales MainStreet Summer Wine Fest will be on Saturday May 16, 7-10 p.m. at 311 S Main St Portales NM (the old Bishop Printing building) Patrons will enjoy a festive filled evening of live music, refreshments and a variety of wines to sample and purchase from Tularosa Vineyards. Chris Taylor, wine educator and self professed "Cork Dork" will be available to answer questions. Tickets are $25.00 per person which includes a wine glass, the sampling of a variety of wines and one full glass of wine of your choice.  Tickets are available at Portales Main Street Office 100 W 1st 356-6662 x24 Woody's Jewelry 117 W 2nd 356-5641 and Doerr and Knudson, PA 212 W 1st Portales 359-1289 600 Mitchell Clovis 769-3272 or at the door. All participants MUST be 21 years of age and provide a picture ID to partake in the wine tasting.  All proceeds benefit the Portales Mainstreet Program.

The City of Portales is working on a variety of activities to celebrate its incorporation centennial this year. One of the planned activities is to host a City Flag Design Contest with the goal of creating and flying the first Portales City Flag during June 2009.

Preserving the culture and heritage of the City of Portales is an important mission in maintaining the legacy of the Portales community. The City of Portales is reaching out to all community citizens with the goal of creating a City of Portales flag design. The design should embody the specific attributes of the Portales community. Ideally, the artwork should represent the culture, history and fabric of the community as well as its bright future. The winner(s) will be given full recognition of their artwork on the City of Portales website, in a press release, and during the Portales City Council meeting on May 19, 2009 and during the flag raising on June 16, 2009.

Each artist or groups are allowed to submit (1) entry no later than Friday, May 1, 2009 at:
City of Portales
ATTN: Nicole Wilkening, Community Affairs Coordinator
100 West 1st Street
Portales, NM 88130

Entries will be judged on appropriateness of design, narrative, and artistic quality. For the submission requirements, please visit www.portalesnm.org or the Portales City Hall at 100 West 1st Street, Portales, 356.6662 ext. 24.

If you would like more information about this topic, or you would like to schedule an interview with Orlando Ortega, Jr., please call Nicole Wilkening at 575.356.6662 ext. 24 or e-mail Nicole at nwilkening@portalesnm.org.

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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