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The Monday Memo is a weekly electronic newsletter published for the faculty and staff of Eastern New Mexico University.

Features/Photos/Videos

Music Building Tour (interior photos by Emily DeSoto; exterior panoramas by Robin Haislett; exterior photos by Wendel Sloan)

Video Alert	Music Building Tour
	Watch a video tour of the construction progress on the Music Building. – [video]

Social Work Director Returns to Alma Mater
Story and photo by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

“Oh, I love Eastern; I really do. I have an aunt, uncle, sister and her husband and brother who all graduated from Eastern." – Patricia Saylor

Patricia Saylor is back at her alma mater, Eastern New Mexico University, as the social work program director and instructor of social work.

Ms. Saylor is happy to be at Eastern after working over 25 years for the state of New Mexico’s Children Youth and Family Protective Services Department in Clovis. She was ready to retire, but not quite finished working when she heard about the job opening at Eastern. She says it was a good fit.

“Oh, I love Eastern; I really do. I have an aunt, uncle, sister and her husband and brother who all graduated from Eastern. This is a special place,” Ms. Saylor said.

The social work program, which was recently accredited, is growing, according to Ms. Saylor. “Even students who have not declared a major have dropped by to visit and get information. Some students have looked at changing and I think that shows the program has a good feel to it.”

She says her goal is for the students Eastern graduates to obtain the ethics and professionalism needed to succeed in the social work field and be proud of their degree.  In addition, she wants the people who hire Eastern students to remember the social work program and think of it as a positive.

Having worked in the field gives Ms. Saylor something extra to bring to the classroom.

“When you’re doing hands-on work with children and their families, experience is your only teacher. I can bring that to the classroom, along with the written knowledge. It’s a different world working with abused and neglected children and their families, so my experience is very valuable.”

Ms. Saylor said she particularly enjoys working with nontraditional students. This is reflective of one of her firm beliefs that, “It’s never too late for anything.”

Ms. Saylor enjoys her work, “I work, always have, always will. I don’t know if that makes me a workaholic, but I have passion.”

Ms. Saylor also loves fishing, reading and traveling.

“I love traveling New Mexico; there is always something to see. It has every season you want and the people are wonderful,” said Ms. Saylor, who also likes spending time with her two dogs. 

Counseling Instructor Comes from Portales Schools
Story and photo by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

"You have to be conscious of yourself and actions to give the client the opportunity to connect with you.” – Lisa Dykes-Harrell

Lisa Dykes-Harrell, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), RPT-S (Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor), is a new instructor of counseling at Eastern New Mexico University.

Prior to taking the position, Ms. Dykes-Harrell was an elementary school counselor for the Portales school system for thirteen years. 

“I enjoyed what I did in the public schools. The job allowed me to explore new techniques and tools and the staff were supportive and the children were resilient, accepting and eager. This is another step in my life, and not one I expected, but am honored to be here. I believe Dr. Sanders and I work well together.  I have also appreciated the support of the faculty in the College of Education and Technology.”

Ms. Dykes-Harrell said that she is enjoying working with the college students because they are enthusiastic, involved, and willing to share their own insights, which enriches class content. 

“My goal is for students to gain an understanding of the background and theories of counseling, and also to become aware of themselves. I like to use real life applications and personal reflection as students learn the groundwork of counseling.”

For several years, Ms.Dykes-Harrell has taught play therapy workshops at Eastern, which she routinely used in the Portales schools.

Initially, Ms. Dykes-Harrell did not set out to become a counselor. “I originally taught elementary school. I had a class of 36 students, comprised of two grades,” she said.  “The more I taught, the more children I saw needed individual personal attention, not just educational attention. You can’t give every child in a class that large what they need, so I decided to become a counselor.”

In her spare time, Ms. Dykes-Harrell likes to travel. She spent a year in the Azores, Portugal teaching for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. She gets pleasure from walking, hiking, biking and dancing.  She also enjoys spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren (whenever they travel to see them).

Veterans' Day Celebration (photos by Robin Haislett)

Mystery Photo Contest Too Easy?
We guess the Mystery Photo Contest was too easy. The only two people who got it wrong guessed the mystery man to be Dr. Gamble. The following guessed it correctly: Elwyn Hulett, Mary Kallus, Nikie Bonner, Kathie Brunson, Belinda Wall, Dona Skinner, Betty Dever, Elaine Ennis, Pat Gallegos, Minnie Bresler, Wanda Newberry, Jo Laney, Linda Hamrick, Vickie Brisco, Norma Stroik, Lorraine Goodrich, Newt Hilliard, Jenifer Baca and Noelle Bartl.
Of course, it was Gerry Huybregts. Here, he draws the winner from those who guessed correctly for a sandwich coupon to the Do Drop In in Portales. (photo by Jessica Eden)	The esctatic winner was Noelle Bartl – who promised to share the Do Drop In sandwich with her husband and two daughters. Reportedly, the hungry bunch was equally esctatic at the prospect of such a well-rounded meal. (photo by Jessica Eden)

Fall Has Fallen on Campus (first 11 photos by Christy Billharz)

(next 18 photos by Wendel Sloan)

(next 5 photos by LeNeva Madden)

It Was a Dark and Stormy Night (photo by Martie Watson)

Or maybe it was morning – who could really tell?

Scenic Tour of Campus

Wanted to See Greyhounds? – Apparently, this driver had heard about the new Greyhounds coming to campus and thought they were hanging out in the fountain. ENMU grad Steve Harmon managed to get the driver stopped before they got an unintendedly close look. Campus police officers were very courteous in getting the driver back on the originally intended city streets. (photo by Steve Harmon)

Student Organization Sidewalk Paw Prints (photos by Robin Haislett)
ENMU student organizations livened up the sidewalk from Bernalillo Hall to the Campus Union Building on Friday. Each organization took a designated paw print and painted it to showcase their individual group. People are to use caution around the sidewalk because of the long drying time. The sidewalk will be usable by Tuesday.

The College Success Program covered their bulletin board with pink ribbons in honor or memory of friends and loved ones who have/had breast cancer.  These names were submitted by people from the ENMU campus. (photo by Kathie Brunson)

Is It True...

That a photo says a thousand tiny words? (photo by Emily DeSoto)

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Employee Briefs

Dr. Zhiming Liu, professor of biology at Eastern New Mexico University, has a manuscript accepted for publication in journal of General and Comparative Endocrinology.  The title of the paper is “effects of RU 486 on cyclooxygenase-2 gene expression, prostaglandin F2a synthesis and ovulation in Xenopus laevis.”   His research team (Dr. Jasvinder K. Dhillon, postdoctoral fellow, and Dr. Xiurong Su, professor from Ningbo University), has found that RU 486, the active ingredient of abortion pills,  inhibits ovulation (egg release) in a female amphibian model, Xenopus laevis.  The inhibition of ovulation was due to attenuated expression of cyclooxygenase-2 gene and reduced synthesis of a hormone, prostaglandin F2a, in the amphibian ovaries.  RU-486 was invented and first used in France and has recently been approved for use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). RU-486 is a steroidal drug that aborts pregnancy during the first trimester by blocking the function of hormone progesterone. The Xenopus laevis is also called South African clawed toad which has been extensively used in the research of reproductive endocrinology and developmental biology. Dr. Liu’s research project has been supported by Grant # P20RR16480 from the National Center for Research Sources (NCRR), a component of the National Institutes of Health, USA, and Eastern New Mexico University Internal Research Grants.

Announcements

Name the New Greyhounds Through November 25 – Name the Greyhounds with donations of $1 per vote, sponsored by Associated Students of ENMU, in jars in the Campus Union Building, Greyhound Arena and one traveling set for meetings on campus and in town from Monday, Nov. 9- Tuesday, Nov. 24.  Money raised will be used for the upkeep of the dogs - expected to arrive on campus in early December and be officially introduced in January.  The ENMU Bench Club has already donated $2,000, and the ENMU Foundation $1,000.

Here are the paired names being voted on:

Loyal-True
Roscoe-Ruby
Vic-Tory
Emerald-Silver
Thunder-Bolt

Total raised through voting so far: $205.58

Five Colleges Use 'Greyhounds' as Nickname – Eastern New Mexico University is one of five colleges that use "Greyhounds" as its nickname. The others are: Loyola-Maryland; Assumption College (Worcester, Mass.), which uses it in all sports except hockey; Moravian College (Bethlehem, Pa.); and the University of Indianapolis (Indiana).

Minutes from Management Information Exchange Meeting – The minutes from the Nov. 11 Management Information Exchange meeting are available on the intranet at:
http://inside.enmu.edu/files/planning/MIE/2009/MIE%20111109.pdf

The handouts for the meeting can be  found at http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=496 . (Look for the three documents dated 11/11/09.)

University Smoking Policy to be Discussed November 30 – As the result of campus discussions and concerns, some revisions to the University's smoking policy have been proposed.  These revisions will be discussed at the Monday, Nov. 30 meeting of University Council.   To review  the proposed changes [click here].  The proposed changes appear in red. Send any concerns or comments to your constituency president or to Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu for the Council's consideration.

State Furloughs Do Not Affect Higher Education – The Governor signed an executive order mandating furloughs for certain state employees. The executive order specifically excludes higher education from the furlough process.

Hanging of the Greens Through November 18 – Come by and sign up to sponsor a child for the annual Hanging of Greens Christmas celebration for the Christian Children's homes. A table will be located in the CUB lobby from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. from Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Sponsoring a child means that you are willing to buy the child you choose a $20 to $25 gift for Christmas. All gifts will be turned in, to the ASAB office, no later than 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Come help make the children's Christmas Party the best it can be.

Holiday Lunch Buffet Set for November 17 – Swing into the Holiday Spirit on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cross Roads Café's annual Holiday Luncheon. The menu will include turkey, ham, barron of beef, stuffing, snowflake potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple cider, egg nog and more. Cost is $4 for staff and faculty and $7 for student and others.

Lunch and Learn Set for November 16 – Eastern New Mexico University's Society of Political Scholars will present how Eastern was created in the 1930s and discuss how some economic issues are paralleled today.  The presentation will be Monday, Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. in the Sandia Room of the CUB. People may pick up their lunches at 11:30 a.m. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 13 to Roma Vivas by calling 562.4323 or e-mailing sd.assistant@enmu.edu.

P-Card Training on November 16 and 18 – The Business Office has scheduled two additional training days for the new Bank of America Purchasing Card.

They are on Monday, Nov. 16, from 9-10 a.m., and on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 2-3 p.m.  Both trainings will be held in the Sandia Room in the Campus Union Building.

It is extremely important that you attend one of the training sessions listed above as the cutoff date for the Wells Fargo Purchasing Card is Nov. 20.

If you cannot attend either of the remaining training sessions or if you are not located on the ENMU campus, please contact Kenny Prince as soon as possible at 562.2493 so arrangements can be made to train you.

Flu Shots for Employees on November 16 – Health Services has approximately 300 doses of seasonal flu vaccine doses left.  The vaccines will be provided on a first come, first served, walk-in basis for employees and students on Monday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CUB Pecos Room.  There is no charge.

Employees should bring their insurance information.

Sponsor: International Affairs. Contact 562.4915.

Hospitality Club Visits Lubbock
by Dr. Chris Taylor, Assistant Professor of Management, Hospitality Management Coordinator for the College of Business

The ENMU Hospitality Club took an educational and fun trip to Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.  Dr. Taylor and Dr. Snipes accompanied twelve ENMU students on the academic trip, which was sponsored by ENMU Senate.  The first destination place was the SkyViews restaurant located near the campus of Texas Tech University.  The members of the Hospitality Club dined at the restaurant and had an informative question and answer session with executive chef Leigh Keselis and manager JB Ward.  The next destination was the United Spirit Arena and the Jones AT&T Stadium.  The event management staff, also including the catering staff of Sodexho, gave the members an exclusive tour of the both the arena and stadium and all kitchen areas.  The tour also included some of the prestigious luxury suites for fans and companies, as well as all behind the scene rooms of the facility.  The last destination place was the luxury hotel called the Overton Hotel.  Sales manager, Josh Henegar gave the members a special tour of the facility, which included queen and king hotel rooms, the hotel banquet rooms, the conference rooms, the pool facility, as well as the fitness room.  Mr. Henegar also enlightened the members with his personal journey in the hospitality business and shared what type of qualities an individual needs to work in the industry.  Overall, the members of the Hospitality Club learned many useful tactics that will help them succeed in the hospitality industry and met professionals to network with in order to help fulfill career goals.

Software Clearinghouse Gets 'Math Media' – The New Mexico Educational Software Clearinghouse continues to serve faculty and students and is housed in Golden Library in Rooms 145 and 146. Faculty and students may preview and request educational software.

The graduate assistant for this semester is Betty Hebert and her office hours are: MWTHF 1-5 p.m. and Tuesday 11:30 a.m. –3:30 p.m.

The most recent educational software received is :

Math Media unlocks the mystery of Math from counting to calculus. This software comes equipped with instructional help, practice, and tests in arithmetic, basic math, algebra, geometry, and advanced math. Demo for windows is available at the Golden Library upon request.

HUMAN RIGHTS FILM SERIES Fall ‘09
  
PASSIN’ IT ON— the Black Panthers’ Search for Justice.
                                                             Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m., CET Room 120

A gritty and soulful classic film, PASSIN’ IT ON is…part indictment, part redemption tale, part investigative journalism, part revolutionary manifesto.  The film offers startling insights into the role of the Black Panther Party in a social revolution, and the New York Police Department and the FBI’s devious targeting of the Black Panthers and one of the organization’s most fervent leaders--Dhoruba Bin Wahad (born Richard Moore). Emerging from the Bronx ghettoes and a life of petty crime, Dhoruba dived headfirst into the Black Power movement, serving breakfast to school children with one hand while carrying a gun with the other. Amid a national program of FBI-led oppression against and targeting of the Panthers, Dhoruba was framed on flimsy evidence for the wounding and disfigurement of two police officers and sent to prison. After trials and mistrials, incarceration and eventual acquittal 19 years later, a still-impassioned, community organizing and socially committed Dhoruba, his attorneys, and other Panthers finally tell this incredible tale of racism, revolution, injustice, oppression, redemption and ongoing struggle. "A visually compelling film that speaks of a movement, not only a man" (NPR), PASSIN’ IT ON bristles with poetry and the exhilarating recollections of a true American political prisoner and “freedom fighter.”  

All films FREE, shown in College of Education, Rm. 120
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  doug.morris@enmu.edu   

November Campus Construction Schedule – from Hardhat Hound spokesman Steve Collins [schedule]

Health Insurance Switch Enrollment— [details]

Holiday Payroll Deadlines — [details]

Thanksgiving Break Details – ENMU will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday break following the conclusion of all night classes on Tuesday, Nov.24, until 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.  Please note that all Tuesday night (Nov 24) classes will be held as scheduled. University buildings will be closed during this holiday period in order to save heating and cooling expenses.

Wednesday, Nov. 25 will be observed as a mandatory vacation day for staff.

Employees' vacation accruals will be used to cover their normal schedule on Wednesday.  Employees with banked hours or insufficient leave balances should contact the office of Human Resources to inquire about the use of future vacation accumulations.  Support staff may use compensatory time if balances are available.  There will be no alternate assignment available for Wednesday, Nov. 25.

ENMU non-student payroll checks dated Friday, Nov. 27 will be available for release in the Human Resources Office, Admin. 113, between 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24.  On-campus checks that are not picked up on Tuesday will be delivered via campus mail on Monday, Nov. 30.  Checks mailed to off-campus addresses will be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 24.  Student checks will be available for release at the Cashier's Office on Tuesday, Nov. 24.  Direct deposits will be processed as usual with a deposit date of Friday, Nov. 27.

Questions regarding the Thanksgiving break should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115.

KENW Seeking Volunteers Beginning November 28 – KENW- TV’s Winterfest 2009 membership drive is coming up soon. Support KENW-TV by volunteering to answer telephones for a few hours during Nov. 28 – Dec. 7. 

To volunteer, contact Candra Reynolds or Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or e-mail us at candra.reynolds@enmu.edu or rena.garrett@enmu.edu.

Commencement Reception on December 12 – The Commencement Reception to honor the fall 2009 graduation candidates will be Saturday, Dec. 12 immediately following graduation. The reception will be in the Greyhound Arena south gym.  Families, friends, faculty and staff are invited.  The reception is sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association and Academic Affairs.

ENMU Listed in Inside.College.com – [read]

Update from New Mexico Educational Software Clearinghouse – [details]

ENMU's Intellectual Properties Policy on Web Site – ENMU’s Intellectual Properties Policy can be found at the ENMU Policy Manual Website at http://www.enmu.edu/services/planning/policy_manual.shtml.

Watch Videos on ENMU's YouTube Channel – [http://www.youtube.com/enmu]

ENMU YouTube Video Contest Open to Everyone – ENMU's Communication Services is sponsoring a YouTube Video Contest open to everyone. Videos should be no longer than 30 seconds with an ENMU connection. Prizes of $100, $50 and $25 gift certificates to the Campus Bookstore will be awarded for the top three videos. The deadline is Dec. 1, 2009.

For more information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu or minh.tran@enmu.edu.

Education Hosting Film Series Celebrating ENMU's 75th

The College of Education and Technology joins Eastern New Mexico University in celebrating 75 years of excellence in higher education. As part of that celebration the College is hosting a unique film series.

The series offers films that deal with education as depicted by Hollywood during the last eight decades. There will be a viewing of the selected film and discussion.

The first film, shown on Oct. 15, was "The Great Debaters" and represented the decades of the 1930s-40s.

All movies are shown the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in ED 120. Popcorn will be served. Bring friends and join them for these free movies.

November 19             1950s            " A Touch of Greatness"

January 21                 1960s            " Mr. Holland’s Opus"

February 18                1970s-80s      "Remember the Titans"

March 18                    1990s            "Dangerous Minds"

April 15                       2000s             "Akeelah and the Bee"

Students in EDF 222 are especially encouraged to attend, and may earn extra credit. For more information, contact Tyson Brown at tyson.brown@enmu.edu.

Off-Campus Leave Request Form on Web – The staff off-campus leave request form is located on the Inside ENMU Forms page under Human Resources or  http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/off-campusleave_req.pdf.  This form should be submitted and approved at least five days prior to the intended days off campus. 

Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank Continues to November 30 – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank continues through Monday, Nov. 30. Employees who are currently enrolled do not need to re-enroll or contribute additional hours.

The policy and enrollment forms are available [here]. A brochure is available upon request. For more information, call Human Resources at 562.2115.

Meetings

The Curriculum Committee meets every other Monday in the Broadcast Center Conference Room from 3:30 to 5 p.m.  The dates for these meetings for the 2009-2010 academic year are listed below:

11/16/09
1/25/10
2/8/10
2/22/10
3/8/10
4/5/10
4/19/10
5/3/10

The General Education Committee Meeting Schedule:
11/23/09
2/1/10
3/1/10
3/15/10
3/29/10
4/12/10
4/26/10General Comments

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Fine Arts Events

Photos and Video from Saturday's POPS Concert (photos and video by Erin Griffith)
Video Alert	POPS Concert
	Watch video from Saturday night's POPS Concert, sponsored by University Friends of Music, in the CUB Ballroom. [video]

Brass Choir Performing on November 17
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

The University Brass Choir of Eastern New Mexico University will perform their annual Brass Choir Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the First United Methodist Church in Portales. ENMU assistant professor of music Michael Ellzey will conduct.

The concert will feature the works of Mozart with “Rondo Alla Turca,” performed by the Clarinet Choir; the Brass Choir will perform Verdi "Grand March" from the Opera Aida, "Funeral March" from Wagner's Opera Gotterdammerung (The Twilight of the Gods), and the "Overture" to Rossini's Barber of Seville; and Ellzey will perform Hummel’s "Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major."

Ellzey chose the pieces because of the operatic emphasis. “I feel it is important to expose our students to music that is outside their norm,” explains Ellzey.

The University Brass Choir has rehearsed this performance since the beginning of the semester.  Ellzey enjoys the feeling he gets from performing and directing the musical repertoire. “It has always been my goal to share my joy of music making with the rest of the world,” says Ellzey.

He thinks the Brass Choir is unique in its performances because “the instrumentation alone is a unique chamber ensemble and offers our students an outlet to perform more challenging music and in an exciting way.”

The performance is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathi Fraze at 562.2377.

Theatre Presenting Freshman Showcase, Nov. 18-22
by Robin Haislett
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University’s theatre department will perform the second annual Freshman Showcase at 7 p.m.,  Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Saturday, Nov. 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.  There will be a reception and talkback session after the Saturday performance. This showcase features mostly freshmen in Dr. Anne Beck and Ms. Janeice Scarbrough’s six-credit-hour class.  The flexible guideline for the ENMU theater department is to not cast any freshman in a major production in the first semester.

This is to ensure the student is not burned out from the beginning, according to Scarbrough.

“These kids work really hard in this building,” says Ms. Scarbrough. “If they get cast in the first show, they would never settle into college life; getting to know their roommate, getting involved in activities…we really want to give them a sense of balance,” explains Ms. Scarbrough. They also realize that students want to be in a show and created the freshman showcase to feature the talents of the new students."

This showcase will bring the audience into the classroom of the theater department and feature the student actors and the major tenants and practices of theatre. This performance shows a day in class in a more “tidy fashion,” says Ms. Scarbrough. Even the program is designed to look like the course syllabus.

“We decided, ‘Why not show the audience what we do in class?’ explains Dr. Beck. Ms. Scarbrough and Dr. Beck will be among the performers to complete the classroom atmosphere. Among the collage of events are vocal and physical warm-ups, choreography, stage combat, short scenes, auto-drama and “overnight-success,” which is a short script written over-night by the student.

Ms. Scarbrough describes an auto-drama as the seven-minute dramatization of the highs and lows of one’s life. “It’s not a narrative like ‘once upon a time, my mother gave me a letter to go to ballet school.’ It’s a little girl running on stage saying ‘It came! It came!’” explains Ms. Scarbrough.

Dr. Beck and Ms. Scarbrough are excited about the performance because it is a very informal and light-hearted experience for the audience with interaction and participation. “There will be more serious parts in the first act; the second act is just flat-out nuts,” laughs Ms. Scarbrough.

“The audience isn’t going to sit in rapt attention the whole time,” says Dr. Beck. “It’s not the ‘sit in your seat, clap, go home’ kind of show,” says Ms. Scarbrough. “There’s no one story to follow.”

“Instead of a story, what you’re going to see are the actors, not the characters,” explains Dr. Beck. “The class is very very jazzed,” says Ms. Scarbrough. “You get to see the actors transition through several different things.”

There is no reserve seating. Tickets are $4 per person.

For more information, contact Shirlene Peters at 575.562.2711.

Video Alert	Steel Drum Band
	Watch video of ENMU Steel Drum Band perform in the CUB Ballroom on Thursday night. – [video] (video by Jessica Eden)

Handbell Festival Set for November 21
by Dr. William Wood
ENMU Emeritus Music Professor

The 17th Annual Eastern New Mexico Fall Handbell Festival will be held at First United Methodist Church in Portales on Saturday, Nov. 21.  The public is invited to attend the closing concert at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.  An offering will be taken to help defray festival expenses. Guest Director Michael Mazzatenta will direct the massed ringing festival choir which will come from nine handbell choirs in New Mexico and west Texas.  Dr. Mazzatenta teaches piano, music theory, and jazz at Chandler-Gilbert College in Chandler, Ariz., and directs the handbell group Bella Musica in Phoenix.  He is a winning composer of five American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR) area composition contests.

Guest Director Michael Mazzatenta

Currently,he serves as chair of Area XI AGEHR (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.

The concert repertoire will come from holiday and sacred music styles and will include massed ringing, solo choirs, and a handbell soloist.  Dr. Tracy Carr, professor of oboe, will play with Enchantment, an Albuquerque handbell ensemble.  Directors of the participating choirs will include Dr. Jason Paulk, director of choral activities, Dr. B.J. Brooks, ENMU alum, and Dr. William Wood, professor emeritus of music and festival chair. 

Several other ENMU students, faculty, staff, and retirees will ring in some of the handbell choirs.  Ferrell Roberts, ENMU alum and organist at First United Methodist Church in Clovis, will play an organ solo.

Fall Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

42nd POPS Dinner Concert Set for November 14

The 42nd POPS Dinner Concert, sponsored by the University Friends of Music, will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the ENMU Campus Union Ballroom.

Tickets are $30 per person and $20 for active military. Tickets are sold by mail only. Checks should be made out to "University Friends of Music" and mailed to: POPS Concert, P.O. Box 305, Clovis, NM 88101. For ticket information, call Nancye Gressett at 575.762.0619.

One-half of the ticket price is a tax-deductible gift to the University Friends of Music scholarship fund.

The concert will feature the University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Dustin Seifert and Neil Rutland, and the Swanee Singers, under the direction of Jason Paulk and accompanist Kayla Paulk.

Musical numbers include: Overture to Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Fantasy Variations on a Theme, Embraceable You, The Very Thought of You, Night and Day, It's De-lovely: A portrait of Cole Porter, Ain't Misbehavin', Blue Moon, 42nd Street, The Cowboys, Armed Forces Salute--The Pride of America!, and Stars and Stripes, Forever. There will also be a "Name That Tune" contest.

Meal options include steak or vegetarian.

For more information, call Patrice Caldwell at 575.562.2315.

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Multicultural Affairs

Scenes From Multicultural Affairs Events (courtesy photos)
Corn on the Cob Winner - Kevin Xu

ENMU Chinese Students Play Basketball at NMSU

Bikes and Trikes Donations Through December 4

Sponsor: Multicultural Affairs and CUB

Event: Bikes and Trikes Donations for Kids

Location: Office of African-American Affairs in the Student Success Center "The Alley" , CUB

Dates and times for  drop off : Now to Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 25-29)

Additional Information: Multicultural Affairs is collaborating with different community organizations, High Plains Harley Davidson and Boy Scouts of America,  to collect nicely used and new bicycles and tricycles for children 1-18 years. All donations will benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Children. Used bikes and trikes will be refurbished and repaired by Boy Scouts of America. Harley Davidson will pick up all the items donated by the ENMU community. Bikes will be stored in the CUB. Everybody's participation in this initiative will be truly appreciated.

Contact: For questions, contact 562.2437 or e-mail enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu

Native American Month Celebration Set for November

President George H. W. Bush approved designating November 1990 as "Native American Heritage Month" as a month of recognition for the significant contributions of the Native people. This year's theme is "Celebrating Tribal Nations: America's Great Partners."

The office of Native-American Affairs has planned a month full of activities and events. Contact information: 575.562.2470 or e-mail enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu

Nov. 16: Quiz Day: Come test out your knowledge of Native Americans by taking a quiz. It's scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to noon in the CUB Lobby. Prizes awarded.

Nov. 17: Native American Tibal and Flag Day: Posters and flags will be presented all day in the CUB Lobby.

Nov. 18: Miss Native ENMU Public Speaking and Talent Competition: Come out and see the contestants running for Miss Native ENMU. It will be held in the Becky Sharp Auditorium at 6 p.m.

Nov. 19: Native American Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner and Crowning of Miss Native ENMU: The new Miss Native ENMU will be crowned at the potluck. It will be held at 6 p.m.in the CUB Ballroom. Please RSVP by Nov. 12, 2009.

Nov. 20: Comanche Code Talkers: This presentation describes how the Comanche Code Talkers differed from the Navajo Code talkers, why their language was instrumental in the U.S. victory of WWII, and how their participation in WWII was detrimental to the preservation the Comanche language today. This is scheduled for the Becky Sharp Auditorium at 11 a.m.

Nov. 23: Navajo Rug Weaving Demonstration and Presentation: Ever wonder how a Navajo Rug is made or what kind of tools are used during this process? Come out and see Jennie Slick's Navajo rug demonstration as well as a presentation. She'll answer questions and demonstrate Navajo rug weaving at noon in the CUB Lobby followed by a presentation at 1 p.m. in the Pecos Room.

Nov. 24: Native American Scholarship Day: Come get information from the many different scholarships avaliable for you from your tribe or just any scholarship offer to Native students. It will be held in the Sandia Room from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 30: Craft Day-Bead Work: Have you ever wondered how Native American pow-wow dancers create such extraordinary bead work outfits? Join Shelby Lorenzo of the Navajo Tribe who has been dancing for more than 10 years. She has designed and created all her outfits and will share her Native American history with us. She is also giving a demonstration on how to bead. It will be held in the Pecos Room at 2 p.m. Please RSVP by Nov. 19.

Nov. 30: Bachata/Salsa Workshop: Hispanic Affairs will present a Bachata/Salsa dance workshop on Monday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. The instructors will be Victor Lozada (SSgt) from CAFB and Jazmin Loya (ENMU student), who will be making a choreography and will teach easy steps. The music will include both Salsa and Bachata. For information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Native American Heritage Month Schedule

International Education Week Begins November 16

International Education Week (IEW) was first celebrated in 2000 sponsored by The U.S. Departments of State and Education. ENMU International Affairs has been a part of this initiative since 2002 by scheduling events during the entire week to promote international understanding in a global environment.

For more information, contact the office at 562.4915 or e-mail enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu

Schedule of events: [flyer]

ENMU Ping-Pong Doubles Championship

Location: Ballroom
Date: 11/16/2009
Time: 6 p.m.

Description:This Ping-Pong tournament is open to all ENMU students and staff. With a partner and a team name, you can sign up for entrance before the deadline November 10th. Registration forms are available at the International Affairs office or online (PDF). Prizes awarded.

Pakistani Wedding Presentation

Location: Sandia Room, Campus Union Building
Date: 11/17/2009
Time: 4 p.m.
Description: Different cultures have different ways to wed. Come and learn what people do for their weddings in Pakistan.

International Cultural Festival

Location:  Campus Union Building Lobby
Date: 11/18/2009
Time: 6 p.m.
Description: Henna tattoos, Chinese checkers, music, calligraphy, belly dancers, traditiional clothing, aninternational sweets, and other.

Flag Parade

Location: Main Campus
Date: 11/19/2009
Time: noon
Description: International students will parade with International flags around campus. Come support us!

International Idol

Location: Wesley Foundation
Date: 11/20/09
Time: 7:00 pm
Description: International students will show their talents.

International Education Week Aims to Unite Students – [pntonline.com]

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Sports

ENMU Ping-Pong Doubles Tournament Tonight – International Affairs is sponsoring a ping-pong doubles tournament at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, in the CUB Ballroom. Several employees will compete against international students. Everyone is invited to watch.

Bench Club Meeting at Noon Today – The Bench Club will meet at noon today at The Vines Italian Restaurant in Portales. The meal is $10 and everyone is welcome.

Auditions Being Held to Sing National Anthem – If you are interested in singing the National Anthem for a home basketball game, please e-mail Sara Shuler (sara.shuler@enmu.edu) with your name, e-mail and phone number and you will be notified when auditions will be held.

ENMU wide receiver makes 1st team All-LSC. – [cnj.online.com]

ENMU rodeo competes in New Mexico college-high school challenge. – [farmingtondailytimes.com]

Updated Athletic Results in All Sports – [details]

Informal Wellness Tennis on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday – A group of employees and students play informal Wellness tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Eastern tennis courts. All skill levels are welcome.

For more information, contact tennis commissioner Minnie Bresler at minnie.bresler@enmu.edu.

Noon-Time Wellness Basketball Open to All Employees – Noon-time pickup basketball games in a practice gym in Greyhound Arena each day at noon are open to everyone. For more information, e-mail commissioner Wendel Sloan at wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

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Miscellaneous

2001 – Steven Gamble is selected as ninth ENMU president.

Yearbooks Online – See ENMU yearbooks online at [click here].

Distance Education

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

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General Comments and Compliments

"Hi ENMU, We have just learned that the ENMU Foundation and Bench club [sic] have donated a total of $3000 to help care for a new pair of greyhound DOGS. This is $3000 that could help one or more STUDENTS to get an education." – Jesse Mathews, ENMU student

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Thank you to Patrice Caldwell for providing a complimentary ticket for an ENMU student to attend Saturday night's POPS Concert.

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I would like to thank all of the ENMU campus and all those that attended the Veterans’ Day Celebration.  Their support made the event successful.

Special thanks to all of our participants:  Doc Elder for being our Master of Ceremony; Karla Eaton for her wonderful addition of the National Anthem; the CAFB Honor Guard for parading the colors, Scott Beach for providing the unique experience of the bagpipes; Felicia Lafuente for giving us an insight into her life as a child of the military; Dr. Gamble for taking part in our event and his wonderful remarks to our veterans. 

Most importantly, to the veterans - although we have a designated day to honor  you, we honor you every day in our hearts.

Esthela Banuelos

Quote of the Week

"Death keeps no calendar." – Thomas Fuller

In the News

ENMU receives Distance Education grant. – [newschannel10.com]

Green and Silver View
Prospective students get taste of ENMU college life. – [pntonline.com] (photos by Wendel Sloan)

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Student News

Thesis Defenses/Challenges/Workshops/ Exams

Tresa Florio

Department: Anthropology

Announcement: My colloquium is now officially scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m., COB 156

Student Concerns Meeting on Nov. 19
Sponsor: ASENMU
Date: November 19, 2009
Location: Sandia Room
Time: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Do you feel like you were unable to get your concerns across last time?  No worries, because you have a second chance to voice your concerns to the Associated Students of Eastern New Mexico University on Thursday, Nov. 19.  We will be talking about BLACKBOARD, Appeals Court, and many other topics.  If you want your concern to be voiced, please come to one of our two meetings.  If you cannot be there, please give us a call at 575.562.2473.

University of NM and Texas Tech University Recruiters to be on Campus

On Monday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. in Room 214 of the Science Building, Texas Tech University Recruiters will be doing a presentation about what it takes to get into medical school, as well as a med-student will be coming to share their experience and answer any questions you may have.  Also a representative from Kaplan is coming to do a presentation about the MCAT.

DATE: 11-18-09
TIME: 11:30-1:00PM
PLACE: Sandia Room in the CUB
WHO: University of New Mexicor Recruiters

On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11:30 a.m. in the Sandia Room in the CUB, recruiters from the University of New Mexico will be here to talk to you about pre-requirements, application process, letters of recommendation, and the interview process for all students wanting to enter allied health programs and other great programs offered.

For more information, contact the Caduceus Society at 575.562.2464.

Be a Hound Handler

Event: Hound Handlers Application Process
Date: Friday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.Deadline
Location: ADM108, University Relations
Sponsor: ENMU Greyhound Committee

More information:
ENMU is adopting two greyhounds to serve as mascots and good will ambassadors for the University. Six highly dedicated individuals are desired to serve as Hound Handlers to the newest members of our ENMU family.

Applications are available at University Relations, ADM108.
Selection criteria include:
Dedication to animal well-being
Dedication to group and time commitment
Sincere desire to represent ENMU
Effective animal handling skills
Full-time student (2nd semester freshman, sophomore, junior or senior in Spring 2010) GPA of 3.0 or higher Ability to work well with others, as well as serve as leaders

Hound Handlers will receive a small stipend of $250 for participating.

Event:  Career Workshops

Sponsor:  Counseling and Career Services

Date/Time:
Resumes         Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m.
Location:  SAS 234

Graduating soon?  Thinking about a summer job or internship?  Learn about current trends in resumes and cover letters, find out about e-resources and practice your interview skills.

For more information, e-mail Danette.McGuire@enmu.edu or call Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211.

Event:    Partners Training

Sponsor:  Counseling and Career Services

Date/Time: Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 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). This will be the last session offered for the fall semester.

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

Eastern Alumni Association Scholarship

The Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association established this award to provide encouragement and financial support for students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University. It is designated for children and grandchildren of ENMU alumni.

Each scholarship awarded is to be in the amount of $1000, and the number of scholarship recipients chosen is at the committee’s discretion, based on the scholarship funds available. Past recipients may apply each year.

Selection Criteria

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the intent of earning a college degree.
• Must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Eastern
• When all other factors are equal, financial need will be considered.

This award is for the academic year and becomes effective in the fall semester. A student must have completed 30 college credit hours before being awarded the scholarship in the fall semester.

The deadline to submit an application is Friday, Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. For more information contact Brooke S. Cordova in the Office of Alumni Affairs office via phone 562.2125 or e-mail brooke.cordova@enmu.edu. 

Applications Accepted for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Through December 1 – The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious national scholarship open to Sophomores and Juniors in engineering, the natural sciences and mathematics.  This competitive scholarship grants $7,500 (per year) to awardees for up to two years.  Applicant must be a US citizen, natural or permanent resident.  Additional information, application materials and specific awardee disciplines may be found at:  www.act.org/goldwater. 

Please direct any students you think can compete to: Brian Pasko, JWLA 118L, 562.2367, brian.pasko@enmu.edu (applicant will need to contact him to apply).  Initial application deadline for institutional review is Dec. 1; completed application deadline at the Goldwater foundation is Jan. 29. 

 If you have any questions, please contact the Student Leadership Office student.leadership@enmu.edu.

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ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

Read the November isue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine. – [The Grapevine]

ENMU Ruidoso Student Art Show
ENMU Ruidoso
DATE: Nov,. 10-Dec. 1
 RECEPTION: Nov. 10
LOCATION: Student Commons Area
TIME:  6-7 p.m.
Contact: 575.257.2120

Off-Campus News

Connie Moyers, Roosevelt County Home Economist, will present her Holiday Program “Simply Joyful” on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  This year’s program will feature simple holiday cooking ideas, gift giving ideas and decorating ideas.  The event will be at the Memorial Building, but tickets will need to be purchased in advance at 705 East Lime Street in Portales.  Tickets are $5. 

For more information or to reserve a ticket, call 356.4417.

Click [here] tp view and print an updated map of Portales courtesy of James Chacon.

Portales Community Ourtreach Thanksgiving Project on Nov. 26 – [details]    

Information about the City of Portales's Mayor's Christmas Toy Drive: Operation Santa Cop Program. The "Lighting of the Tree" ceremony will be Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Portales City Hall. For more information, [click here].

Alcoholics Anonymous

New Meeting:              At the Presbyterian Campus House

                                    Corner of Avenue K and West University Drive, Portales, NM

                                    Wednesdays, at 12 noon

                                    This is a Closed Meeting, which means it is open only to people are, or think they might be,                                      alcoholic.

                                   
Join us on Wednesdays at 12 noon.  Bring your lunch, if you like.

About Us:

Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

LIBRARY FRIENDS HOLDING USED BOOK SALE

The annual giant used book sale hosted by the Friends of the Portales Public Library is set for Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 19-21, in the meeting room at the library, 218 South Avenue B.

Hours for the sale are 5-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, and
8 a.m.-noon on Saturday.

Thousands of books will be available, with hardbacks selling for 50 cents each and paperbacks available for 25 cents each.  On Thursday only, large tote bags donated by Portales Tru Value Hardware will be available to the first 50 people.  The $5 per tote bag price includes all the used books the bag will hold.

Donations of used books are welcome on Wednesday ahead of the sale.  Pickups may be arranged by calling the library at 356-3940.

Clovis Community College to host Flamenco performance
By Stephanie Spencer - Director of Resource Development at Clovis Community College

Latin Grammy nominated Flamenco guitarist, Juan Carmona, brings his Spanish Gypsy background and dramatic style to Clovis on November 18 at 7pm at Marshall Auditorium as part of the Cultural Arts Series presented by Clovis Community College and The Citizens Bank of Clovis. This special concert features a five piece band performing both traditional Spanish and familiar Latin American works, and Sabrina Romero, a gifted vocalist and fiery Flamenco dancer. www.clovis.edu/culturalarts.

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Recurring Information Resources

Non-Emergency Number for University Police is 562.2392 – The non-emergency number to reach University Police is 562.2392. The 311 number is no longer used.

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU. For for information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Open Staff Positions —The Office of Human Resources has job listings at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/.

Approved Holidays for 2009-2010-

Thanksgiving                                    Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2009

Winter Break                                     Close at 5 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2009
                                                            Re-open at normal time, Monday, January 4, 2010

Presidents’ Day                                Monday, February 15, 2010

Memorial Day                                    Monday, May 31, 2010

Independence Day                         Monday, July 5, 2010

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