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Nursing Professor Working on Dissertation: 'Weight Change in College Freshmen'
story and top photo by Jennifer Neilson
Communication Services

“Acting is like playing for adults."- Kristin Kuhlmann

Eastern New Mexico University’s former Health Services director, Kristin Kuhlmann, has stepped into somewhat new territory at ENMU. As of this fall, Ms. Kuhlmann is a full-time assistant professor in nursing.

During her time at Health Services, Ms. Kuhlmann was considered resource faculty as she helped design the health peer educator course for the Health and Physical Education program in 2008. Since then she has taught between one and three courses in the fall and spring semesters for nursing.

Ms. Kuhlmann came to ENMU in May, 2006, from Deming, N.M., where she was a nurse practitioner. Previously she was in Tuscon, Ariz., where she earned her bachelor degree in nursing from the University of Arizona and then Tempe, Ariz., where she earned her master’s degree in nursing from Arizona State University.

Throughout her career as a practitioner and teacher, Ms. Kuhlmann has wanted to further her education, and is now working on her doctorate degree in nursing from the University of New Mexico.

“I am now collecting data at ENMU for my dissertation,” said Ms. Kuhlmann. “It is titled “Weight Change in College Freshmen: Personal, Interpersonal, and Situational Influences.”

As she transitions into this new career path, Ms. Kuhlmann finds that one of the biggest challenges is not performing nursing care every day.

“I miss that,” she said. “But on the other hand, it is wonderful to be a mentor and teacher to students who are out there in the ‘front lines’ of nursing, and providing them with additional knowledge and skills that will help each of them become a better nurse.”

The three musketeers, Lorraine Goodrich, Kris, and Dr. Leslie Paternoster, in a New York City restaurant at the base of the Empire State Building

One of the changes Ms. Kuhlmann has experienced throughout this transition is the workload that shadows teaching: preparing exams, grading assignments, modifying course content, etc.

“It is labor intensive in a different way than working in the clinic,” she said.

Kris cooking eggs for the late night breakfast with Steve Estock and Janice Cowen

In addition to her love of nursing, Ms. Kuhlmann is a playwright and actress. She finds it strangely relaxing.
“Acting is like playing for adults,” said the actress.

Ms. Kuhlmann’s play, “Villa’s Raid on Columbus: The Women’s Chronicle,” was performed in a community theatre. The play is about Poncho Villa, and how he is seen through the eyes of women on both sides of the border.

Bob and Kris dolphin watching in South Padre Island, Texas

“I feel like I have found my home in Portales and at ENMU, and plan to stay here until I retire,” said Ms. Kuhlmann. “Of course, we can’t know what the future holds, but that is my life plan right now.”

Kris and her husband, Bob Harrell, at their 30th wedding vow renewal in Las Vegas, Nev., in May of 2011

ENMU Students Deliver Supplies to Orphanage in Mexico
by Kaylee Peterson
Communication Services

ENMU students, Kaleb Garcia (left) and Adriana De La Rosa with children and a house parent from the Bethel Orphanage in Mexico.

ENMU students Adriana De La Rosa and Kaleb Garcia spent Thanksgiving break at an Bethel Orphanage in Mexico on a family trip. This was an opportunity to deliver the donations that were raised from ENMU staff and students before Thanksgiving.

“The orphanage needs so much more help other than just food. It was tough leaving the children knowing there wasn’t anything we could do for them at the time,” explains De La Rosa.

While there, de la Rosa and Garcia enjoyed spending time with the children and watching how excited they were when the food was brought to them.

“Getting to experience the atmosphere of the orphanage makes me appreciate the opportunities that are brought upon us every day,” said Garcia.

“It makes me thankful for my family and thankful to have a warm place to sleep in, food, and utilities,” explains De La Rosa.

The office of Hispanic Affairs will have a School Supply drive for Bethel Orphanage, which will be delivered during the spring semester. The office plans to take a group of students back to the orphanage to deliver the supplies.

The school supply drive will start at the beginning of the spring semester through March 8. The drop-off box will be in the Office of Hispanic Affairs.

To help out, contact the office of Hispanic Affairs at 575.562.2451 or email enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

ENMU Flashback

Green and Silver Senior Preview Day
(photos by Dan Dozier)

ENMU faculty and students volunteer their time during Senior Preview Day

Saturday's Altrusa Holiday Happening in Ballroom
(photos by Jennifer Neilson and )

Dr. Robert Long, Physical Sciences, gave an invited presentation to the students and faculty of the physical sciences department at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan., on Nov 28. The title of the presentation was "Nanoscale redox biosensors based on surface modified mixed-mode self-assembled monolayers (SAM’s)."

Imagine one day that you are able to go to the doctor and they take a single drop of blood from you and insert it into a device that simultaneously performs tests for dozens or hundreds of pathogens and medical conditions. Immediately, they can tell if you have a specific infection, a metabolic disease, are at risk for heart disease, have markers for cancer or many other potential disease states.

According to Dr. Long, modern research in nanotechnology, microfluidics and biosensors is leading us to this future reality. Dr. Long discussed current research in these areas and his own work in developing molecular scale biosensing systems.

***

Dr. Sue Stockly, associate professor of economics, attended the Southern Economic Association annual meetings in Washington, D.C., on Nov.19-21 where she presented two papers. The first, co-authored with Dr. Michael Snipes, assistant professor of economics, is “What’s Our Next Best Alternative? Estimating the Opportunity Cost of Graduate School for Minority Scholars.”

The second paper was “Fun Quizzes in Principles of Economics—Using Formative Assessment in Blended Classes” which describes teaching innovations used at ENMU in Mediasite courses.

***

Dr. Jordan Kobritz, assistant professor of sport management and sport law, was recently quoted in an article in The New York Times on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s subpoena of the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County records relating to the bond financing of the new Miami Marlins’ stadium. You can read the article and Dr. Kobritz’ comments here: http://bats.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/54935/?ref=baseball

***

Judy Cardarella, who recently received her master’s degree from ENMU, has had a paper accepted for inclusion on the SENG
(Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted ) Website. The title of her paper is “A Consultative Approach for Working with Gifted Students based on “The Eight Great Gripes of Gifted Kids.” The paper was for a class taught by Dr. Michael Shaughnessy.

***

Former Student Says ENMU Sign Figures in Play

Former ENMU student Robert Patrick writes: "Good for you for posting your shot of this sign in the Monday Memo. The one in the old library was always so inspiring to me. It figures in a play I wrote, in fact. http://screencast.com/t/ sYjIGc1kjql"

Hanging of the Greens Gifts Need to be Turned in Today

Those who drew a name and purchased a gift for a child from the New Mexico Christian Children's Home or the Baptist Children's Home need to turn them in today in Room 104 of the CUB.

Yyou are welcome to join the children when they open their gifts and participate in craft activities in the CUB Ballroom at 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 7.

For more information, call the Campus Life Office at 562.2108.

President's Holiday Reception on Friday, December 9 – The President's Holiday Reception for employees and retirees will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, in the Campus Union Ballroom.

Steve Collins' Campus Construction Schedule for December

Technology

Do items on Architect / Engineers Punch Lists

Campus Heating Water Upgrades Phase I

Continue Smoothing and Cleaning areas where Ditches were covered
Continue Repairing Campus Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Continue Repairing Campus Sidewalks

Campus Heating Water Upgrades Phase II

Re-piping in progress @ Curry, Cub, Communications, Education, and Chaves

Demolition of Chaves and De Baca Hall Dormitories

Continue Demolition

New Student Dormitory

Continue Plumbing Rough-In
Continue Electrical Rough-In
Continue exterior utility installation
Continue building footings and concrete

G.H. Arena Asbestos Removal

Construction to begin Summer 2012
HVAC Equipment Replacement Summer 2012

G.H. Arena Roof Replacement

Begin March 1st 2012
End April 30 2012

Library Chiller Replacement

Begin Project Jan. 2012
Complete May 1st 2012

Accounting and Finance Club Takes Road Trip
(photos provided by Ira Kaye Frasier)

Representatives from the Accounting and Finance Club attended the New Mexico State of Profession Day luncheon sponsored by the New Mexico CPA Society. It is a special luncheon held once per year and CPA’s throughout the state are honored for their professional accomplishments. Also, it is the day that scholarships are awarded to accounting students across the state.

ENMU’s own Amanda Abney was awarded the Gari Fail scholarship.

The students also visited the professional offices of Griego Professional Services, LLC, a CPA firm in Albuquerque.

Before heading back to Portales, the group stopped at the NMCPA Society offices and presented the president of the society with a $100 check for the scholarship fund.

Those attending were: ChongChong Wang, Rhuizi Chen, Meredith Basdaras, Amanda Abney, Eddie Nelson and sponsor Ira Kaye Frashier.

Wellness Wednesday
Event: Wellness Wednesday - Test Anxiety
Time: Wednesday, Dec. 7 - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: CUB Lobby
Sponsored by ENMU Counseling and Career Services and Health Services More Info: Free Raffle. Do you tend to freak out on test day? Do you think your anxiety is keeping you from doing your best? If so, come out and learn about ways to beat test anxiety and ace those finals.

Board of Regents Meeting in Roswell on December 8
ENMU-Roswell CUB Multipurpose Room
Dec. 8, 3 p.m.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

Declare a quorum
Approve the agenda

ROUTINE MATTERS

Report from the president of the Board
Report from the president of the ENMU System
Report from the ENMU-Roswell president
Report from the ENMU-Ruidoso president

Approval of the minutes of October 7, 2011

REGENTS MATTERS

Proposed 2012 Meeting Calendar (Regent President Chad Lydick, Action)

BUSINESS MATTERS

2012-13 Holiday Schedule, Portales (Dr. Steven Gamble, Action)
FY 2011-12 Budget Adjustment Request, Ruidoso (Dr. Clayton Alred, Action)
Course and Lab Fees, Ruidoso (Mr. Chad Smith, Action)
FY 2011-12 Budget Adjustment Request, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
Land Sale, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action)
Fall 2011 Graduation List of WACE Participants, Portales (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Action)
Graduation Addendum of WACE Participants, Portales (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Action)
Fall 2011 Graduation List, Portales (Ms. Ronnie Birdsong, Action)
FY 2011-12 Budget Adjustment Request, Roswell (Mr. Eric Johnston-Ortiz, Action
Revision of Traffic and Parking Policy 35.3, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
Welding Technology Drug Testing Fee, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
Radiation Safety Badge Fee, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
Woodshop and Machine Shop Fee, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
Fall 2011 Graduation List, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Discussion of four limited personnel matters pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(2), NMSA (1978)

ADJOURNMENT

Employees Invited to Professional Senate Forum on December 13 – All employees are invited to a forum hosted by the Professional Senate at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the Sandia Room of the CUB. The primary agenda item will be a discussion of the ENMU AGP&P 40-14 Attendance Policy.

The following link contains the proposal, presented at a recent meeting of the University Council [proposed policy].

Please review the document and, if you are able, attend the forum. (All professionals are invited to every meeting of the Professional Senate.)

If you have questions or comments about the proposed policy, please forward them to your senator so that the Executive Board can compile them prior to the forum.

The senators from your area are: Jo Laney, 562.2677; Mike Wuest, 562.2468; and Daniel Holt, 562.2387.

Professional Senate officers are: Mike Wuest, Secretary, 562.2468; Susan Larsen, Vice President, 562.2211; Reta Neal, President, 562.2226.

Thank you.

Reta Neal
562.2226

Holiday Gift Wrapping Through December 12

FCS Student Unit will be wrapping gifts through Monday, Dec.12.

Gifts can be dropped off and picked up at 100F in the FCS building, ior call Devynn at 505.235.3901 or Juanita at 575.840.9762.

Name: _____________________

Date: ___________

Phone number: (____)_____________

(Circle one)
Price:
< 6 in = $2
< 12 in = $4
< 24 in = $6
> 24 in = $10

ENMU Carolers Visiting Heartland on December 16 – ENMU Carolers will visit Heartland Continuing Care Facility in Portales at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. Caroling will last for approximately one hour. We will provide song sheets.

All faculty, students, staff and members of the Portales/Clovis Communities are welcome.

For more information, contact Gillian Andersen at 575.607.9300, or 575.562.2335.

Pre-Sale on Graduation Poinsettias – Poinsettias to be used at fall graduation are available for pre-sale for $10 each. To reserve, contact Betsy Chavez at 562.4490 or email Betsy.Chavez@enmu.edu.

Print Jobs Need to Go Through University Printing Services – This is a friendly reminder that all print jobs must be routed through the University print shop. The University print shop will make the determination as to whether the print job will be done in-house or sent off campus.

This applies to all University departments.

Should you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact Ms. Ronnie Birdsong at extension 4490.

Physical Plant Message About Lights on Campus – During the replacement of the hot water loop this summer/fall a number of lights became inoperable due to the trenching of the campus. We are working to fix all of the lights and hope to have all lights functional within the next week.

Still Time to Donate and Help ENMU Reach its United Way Goal – Campaign is drawing to a close, and we are sending one last appeal to the campus community for their support. If you have already contributed, thank you! But if you were still thinking about it, or if you've arranged a payroll deduction but we don't have a pledge card from you, we'd like to hear from you.

United Way Update – United Way of Eastern New Mexico is the most powerful method we have to help support many vital services to our fellow citizens of Roosevelt County. Services are varied and meet many needs such as providing shelter for victims of domestic violence through safe house programs; helping to build homes for deserving families through Habitat for Humanity; providing food through food banks and Meals on Wheels; and providing safe places for kids through after school programs and scouting programs.

We would love to reach a campaign goal of $20,000. At the present time our total contributions stand at $15,158.16 with 18% of our employees contributing. ENMU is a major force in Portales and this region, and United Way appreciates the support you have given in the past. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution again this year by mailing your pledge card to United Way, Station 34.

Please call if we can provide any additional information. And thanks for your support of United Way of Eastern New Mexico!

Sincerely,

Elwyn Hulett                                                              Patrice Caldwell
Co-Chair, ENMU United Way                                   Co-Chair, ENMU United Way
562.2266                                                                     562.2315

Janice Cowen
Coordinator, ENMU United Way
562.2231

Krispy Kremes for Sale – Upward Bound is excited to announce our annual Krispy Kreme Fundraiser. This is an opportunity for the community to get involved in assisting our students to stay motivated to pursue a post-secondary degree and beyond. Upward Bound will use these funds to provide scholarships to go towards the students education and college fees.

Orders will need to be submitted by Tuesday, Dec. 13, no later than 4 p.m. There will be tables in the lobby of the Campus Union Building between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.. Additionally, there will be order forms taken to each department.

The doughnuts can be picked up at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, in Quay Hall 214.

Please feel free to call 562.2452, email Annamaria.Short@enmu.edu, or come by the Upward Bound Office located in Quay Hall, Room 214. Money will need to be brought to the Upward Bound Office and given to Annamaria Short or any Upward Bound staff, no later than the date and time provide above.

Our office has regular campus hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 562.2452.

Top Off Krispy Kremes with Pumpkin Rolls – The office of Hispanic Affairs is selling homemade delicious pumpkin rolls to fundraise for scholarships. Pumpkin Rolls will be delivered on campus only on Dec. 15. Cost is $15 per roll. Thank you for your suppor.

To order, please email or call the Office of Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 or email enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu..

P-Card Reminders – Remember to click on the yellow “Receipts” button located at the lower right of your screen and enter your comments in the box provided. DO NOT USE the White Comments button.

--If you allocate your transaction among multiple accounts, remember to print out that transaction and attach it to your statement.

--Remember to wait 15-30 minutes before printing your ENMU Billing Statement

--Remember to print the ENMU Billing Statement. This is the only statement that is allowable.

--Please make sure the amount on the receipt matches the amount on your statement.

--The October p-card statements are due in the Business Office by noon, Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Support KENW-TV by Volunteering

KENW-TV’s Winterfest 2011 Membership Drive is just around the corner. Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time to answer telephones for a few hours through Dec.11.

If you are interested in helping with the membership drive, call Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or email at rena.garrett@enmu.edu .

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Winterfest 2011
December 2-11

KENW-TV’s Winter Membership Drive

KENW-TV invites our viewers to join us for Winterfest 2011.
Here’s a listing of some of the entertaining programs we will be broadcasting!

Program Name Day – Date – Time

Buddy Holly: Listen to Me Monday – 5th 7:00 pm
Daniel O’Donnell: Live in Nashville Monday – 5th 8:30 pm
The Story of Jesus Tuesday – 6th 7:00 pm
Trial and Heirs: Protect Your Family Fortune Tuesday – 6th 8:30 pm
Journey of the Universe Wednesday – 7th 7:00 pm
Straight No Chaser: Songs of the Decades Wednesday – 7th 8:30 pm
Christmas with the Celts Thursday – 8th 7:00 pm
Human Nature Sings Motown Thursday – 8th 8:30 pm
Legends of Folk: The Village Scene Friday – 9th 10:00 pm
Classic Gospel Special – Tent Revival Saturday – 10th 7:00 pm
Santana – Live at Montreux Saturday – 10th 9:00 pm
Financial Fitness After 50! Sunday – 11th 10:00 pm
3 Steps to Incredible Health Sunday – 11th 11:30 am
Victor Borge: Comedy in Music Sunday – 11th 9:00 pm

Be sure to tune in to KENW – TV, channel 3.Your support makes it all possible. We are your PBS station.

Applications Accepted for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship – Applications are being accepted for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious national scholarship open to sophomores and juniors in engineering, the natural sciences and mathematics.

This competitive scholarship grants up to $7,500 (per year, based on need) to awardees for up to two years. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, natural or permanent resident. Additional information, application materials and specific awardee disciplines may be found at: www.act.org/goldwater.

Interested students, please contact: Dr. Brian Pasko, JWLA 118C, 562.2367, brian.pasko@enmu.edu (applicant will need to contact him to apply). Initial application deadline for institutional review is Dec. 12, 2011; completed application deadline at the Goldwater Foundation is Jan. 30, 2012. However, the applicant is well advised to start the process early.

2012 Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair Set for February 25

Eastern New Mexico University will host the annual Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair in the Campus Union Ballroom in Portales on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012.

Project Entries

The Science Fair is open to students from the 6th through the 12th grade.

Entries are being accepted for individual projects and team projects (Junior Division only). The entry fee is $12 per person for individual entries and each team member. Teams may consist of up to three members. A team project cannot be converted to an individual project or vice versa. Each team member should be fully involved in the project. Team projects should be more ambitious than individual projects.

Science Fair Categories

Students can enter one of 17 categories: Animal Sciences, Behavioral and Social Sciences; Biochemistry (Senior Division only); Cellular and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth and Planetary Science; Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; Materials and Bioengineering; Energy and Transportation; Environmental Management; Environmental Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences; Microbiology; Physics and Astronomy; and Plant Sciences.

Awards

All category winners, and as many 2nd place projects as possible (preference given to senior projects and those in larger categories) will be invited to exhibit at the New Mexico Science Fair held annually at New Mexico Tech University in Socorro, N.M.

Those who enter the Senior Division (grades 9-12) will be eligible to win the trip to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, compliments of ENMU, held annually in a different city in the United States.

Some of the prizes include: $50 cash award for a student, a $100 cash award for a teacher, calculator, science book, camera, certificates, medallions, etc.

Judges Needed

Judges are needed. To volunteer, please be at least 21, and have some science or mathematics background. Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience will qualify you to judge the Senior Division.

The judging schedule begins at 8 a.m. with an orientation meeting and a morning session of judging exhibits. Before lunch, judges will interview the students at their exhibits, then a complimentary lunch will be provided. Judging duties will conclude around 2 p.m.

To volunteer, contact the Science Fair Secretary at 575.562.2309 or Dr. Ken Cradock at 575.562.2078.

Award Sponsors Welcomed

Sponsors are welcomed for the Regional Fair. Individuals and businesses may provide an award of their choosing for winners in any category, teachers, or to their schools. You may also sponsor a particular category (e.g. Junior Chemistry) or the finalists attending the International Science and Engineering Fair. Your award will not only provide needed encouragement, you or your company will receive recognition.

If donating cash, please make the check payable to the ENMU Foundation and note on the check that it is for a Science Fair award and send to: Science Fair Office, ENMU-#18, Portales, NM 88130.

For More Information

For more information, call the Science Fair Secretary at 575.562.2309, or email Science.Fair@enmu.edu or Kenwyn.Cradock@enmu.edu.

Critical Illness Plan Available – ENMU is announcing a new benefit available for employes. It is a Critical Illness plan that is offered by AFLAC. All benefit eligible employees will receive, within the next couple of days, an AFLAC packet of information on this new benefit. The packet includes an informational brochure, application, rate sheet and an example application.

Under the Critical Illness plan it pays a cash benefit directly to you of $10,000 ($5,000 for spouse and $2,500 for children) if you or a covered family member is diagnosed with a Critical Illness (covered illnesses include: Cancer, Heart Attack, Stroke, Organ Transplant, Renal Failure and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery)

This plan is guaranteed issued only upon your initial enrollment. You can enroll anytime between now and December 15, 2011. Coverage for ENMU is effective Feb. 1, 2012, with the first payroll deduction taken out of the Feb. 3, 2012, paycheck.

Our AFLAC Representative, Josh Butler, will be on campus to answer any questions you may have and to assist in filling out the application. It is very important that the application be filled out correctly (please do not use white-out and any strike-outs must be initialed).

If you have any questions or would like more details regarding the Critical Illness plan, Josh Butler will be at ENMU on the following dates (times and locations will be sent out at a later date):

Wednesday, Dec. 7

You can also contact Josh anytime at 806.683.7909 or contact the Human Resources office with any questions you may have at 562.2115.

Weather Delay Notifications – There are several ways to find out if ENMU is delayed or closed during inclement weather.

* Call INFO (562.4636)

* Broadcast email will be sent to employees and students

* Voice mail will be left on employees' work phones

* Check ENMU home page (www.enmu.edu<http://www.enmu.edu>) for updates

* Sign up for text alerts (Click on "Emergency Alerts" under "Top Links" on left-bottom of ENMU home page)

* Listen to local radio stations and check scroll at bottom of area TV stations

To read ENMU's inclement weather policy, go to ENMU's home page, click on "Faculty and Staff," then "News and Events," then "Inclement Weather Policy," or click here http://www.enmu.edu/events/weather/

For more information, call 562.1011.

Payroll Deadlines

The deadlines for the Dec. 9 payroll will remain as scheduled.

Deadlines for the Dec. 23 payroll:

The paperwork deadline (PANS, SPANS, W-4s, Insurance enrollment, Special Pay Slips, etc.) will remain as scheduled on Dec. 12. Electronic timesheets must be submitted and approved no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec.16. Due to the holiday break, this deadline must be adhered to in order to process the payroll.

Students checks will be available for release at the Cashier's Office. Students who are unavailable to pick up their check on Dec. 22 may leave a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the Cashier's Office for mailing. Student checks that are not picked up on Dec. 22 will be available at the Cashier's Office on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Direct deposits will be processed as usual with a deposit date of Friday, Dec. 23. ENMU non-student payroll checks will be mailed Thursday, Dec. 22. Checks mailed to off-campus addresses will be mailed on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Deadlines for the Jan. 7, 2012, Payroll:

The paperwork deadline (PANS, SPANS, W-4s, Insurance enrollment, Special Pay Slips, etc.) for the Jan. 6, payroll will be on Dec. 19. Due to the holiday break, this deadline must be adhered to in order for timesheet processing. Electronic timesheets must be submitted and approved no later than 5 p.m. on Jan. 2.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resource Office at 562.2115.

*Approved Holidays for 2011-12

Winter Break Close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2011
Reopen at normal time, Monday, January 2, 2012

Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20, 2012

Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2012

Independence Day Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Meetings

Caduceus Health Society
Meet and Greet for current and new members
When: Friday, Dec. 9
Where: Navajo Room

Free food will be provided, and anyone who is interested in a career in the health field (pre-med, pre-physical therapy, nursing, etc.) is welcome.

General Education Committee 1/23/12 2/6/12 3/5/12 3/19/12 4/2/12 4/16/12
Curriculum Committee 1/30/12 2/13/12 2/27/12 3/12/12 3/26/12 4/9/12 4/23/12

All meetings are at 3:30 p.m. in the Communication Center Conference Room.

Friday Art Reception in Library
(photos by Jennifer Neilson)

ENMU Hosting Steel Band Performance on December 7

Eastern New Mexico University will host a Steel Band performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.7, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building in Portales.

The repertoire consists of calypso and other Caribbean styles along with jazz and pop influenced music.

The band consists of 24 student members--music and non-music majors.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Senior Recital of Melissa Rice

Eastern New Mexico University will host the senior recital of Melissa Rice at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building in Portales.

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Holiday Concert on December 9

Eastern New Mexico University will host the Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 on the Mainstage of the University Theatre Center in Portales.

The event is free and open to the public.

Dustin Seifert, instructor of music, will direct 160 students in playing minor alterations (Christmas carols in minor key), The Night Before Christmas narrated by Dr. Michael Shaughnessy, and the traditional sing-along Sleigh Ride.

The Chamber and University Singers will also perform, as well as the Eastern New Mexico Children's Choir.

For more information call, 562.2711.

ENMU Hosting Children’s Choir Concert

Eastern New Mexico University will host the Eastern New Mexico Children's Choir Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building.

The event is free and open to the public.

Heather Vest, ENMU online instructor, will direct 20 third- through eighth-grade students in singing various genres and styles of Christmas music.

The show will include songs in German, Latin and French, in addition to traditional English songs.

For more information, call 562.2733.

Music teachers attend state conference
Hobbs News-Sun

Nationally Certified Music teachers Joan Hines (Hines Music Studio), Karon Raabe (Raabe's School of Music), Cindy and Joyce VValker (Founders of the Joyce Walkerr Student Foundation) had the honor of attending the 2011Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico State Conference.

PMTNM is affiliated wtth Music Teachers National Association.

The conference took place in Portales at Eastern New Mexico University.

The conference included workshops, lectures and demonstrations by various teachers and performers, such as John Olsen who spoke about the Chinese Pianist - the Joys and Challenges. Danise Ganaway, Ph.D., and Joann Marie Kirchner Ph.D., lectured on choosing duet repertoire, and teaching basic artistic concepts by using colorful imagery by Peter Mack.

Peter Mack happens to be an Irish pianist, choral scholar, performer, clinician, convention artfist, adjudicator and teacher.

There were also Master Classes given by vocalist Jason Vest and pianist Peter Mack. Performances throughout the conference
included Honors Auditions for piano, voice and other instruments.

On Friday evening Irish pianist Peter Mack performed as guest artist on a Steinway in Buchanan Hall at ENMU.

On Saturday evening students who had won first place in their various audltlons performed in Buchanan Hall and were awarded scholarships.

Fall Fine Arts Calendar

December

BFA Art Exhibition
Runnels Gallery, Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Reception: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15
Display: Through Friday, Dec. 16
Free
Contact: Bryan Hahn (575) 562-2778

Holiday Concert
Mainstage, University Theatre Center at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
6:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9
Free
Contact: Shirlene Peters (575) 562-2711

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Always Something Happening in Multicultural Affairs
(photos by Multicultural Affairs)

Chinese New Year Banquet – Flying Dragon Set for February 3

Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China, known as "Spring Festival. The Year of the Dragon promises to be a spectacular event at Eastern New Mexico University. As the fifth of 12 animals in the Chinese horoscope, people born in the Year of the Dragon are imaginative, decisive, self-confident, curious, generous and romantic.

ENMU has a number of international students from China who would like to share their culture. This year, the performances include: Chinese traditional folk dance, traditional instrument play, professional singing, chorus by American students, delicious food and much more.

The banquet is open to the public. Tickets are $15 each, and must be reserved with payment by Jan. 27, 2012.

For ticket information, call ENMU International Affairs at 575.562.4915 or Diana Cordova at 575.562.4914, or email us at enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu

Title: 2012 Chinese New Year Banquet—Flying Dragon
Date: Feb. 3. 2012
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: ENMU Campus Union Building Ballroom

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Upcoming Home Games

Thursday, Dec..15- Women’s/Men’s Basketball vs Angelo State (in Clovis), 5:30/7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec..17- Women’s/Men’s Basketball vs Abilene Christian, 5:30/7:30 p.m.

Finalists Announced for Greyhound Football Position

PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University has narrowed its search for a football coach to three candidates.

Athletic director Jeff Geiser said Tuesday that the finalists are New Mexico Military coach Jeff Lynn, Copperas Cove (Texas) High School coach Jack Welch and Texas-El Paso assistant Jeff Woodruff.

The new coach will replace Mark Ribaudo, who was fired on Nov. 15 after seven seasons as the Greyhounds’ head coach.

Geiser led the university’s search committee, which included Don Elder, Thurman Elder, Matt Martin and Gene Smith. Finalists were selected from a field of between 65 and 70 candidates.

All three finalists will be on campus for interviews this week, beginning today with Lynn and continuing with Welch on Thursday and Woodruff on Friday.

“We felt really good about our entire pool of candidates,” Geiser said. “I want to compliment the other members of the search committee that helped us get to this point.”

Lynn, a former All-Lone Star Conference tight end and assistant coach at ENMU, has been at NMMI the past six seasons and went 9-3 in 2011 after taking over as head coach. The Broncos competed in the Champs Heart of Texas junior college bowl on Saturday, ironically at Copperas Cove, where his team lost to Navarro (Texas) 40-24.

After leaving ENMU, Lynn spent one season as an assistant coach at Division II Delta State.

Welch has spent the last 18 years at Copperas Cove, also serving as athletic director. He led the Bulldawgs to a 10-2 record in 2011.

He spent time early in his career as an assistant at West Texas State (now West Texas A&M), and also had stints at Kansas Wesleyan, Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College and Louisiana Tech.

One of the players Welch coached at Copperas Cove was Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, who is a Heisman Trophy finalist this weekend.

Woodruff has been a college coach for more than 30 years, starting as a graduate assistant at the University of Washington from 1980-82. He spent one year as defensive backs coach at the University of Nevada before returning to UW for 11 years, helping the Huskies win a national championship in 1991.

He spent several years as a high school coach, then two years as an assistant at Arizona before taking over the program at Eastern Michigan from 2000-03.

He has been at UTEP since 2004, and the Miners’ assistant head coach since 2007. – Adam Pitterman

Herrin Garners Player of the Week Honors

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — For the first time this season, Precious Herrin (F, Jr., Shreveport, La./ Southwood High School/ Jacksonville College) from the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Week. Herrin earns the award after two outstanding performances against Texas A&M University- Kingsville and University of the Incarnate Word.

Herrin turned in a strong week for the Zias as Lone Star Conference play opened. Over the first two games, she averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots per game. Against Texas A&M- Kingsville, she scored an ENMU-record and LSC season high 40 points. In addition, she grabbed 10 rebounds which propelled her to the sixth double double of her career. She also blocked four shots and registered a Zia-record 17 field goals, as she went 17-22 for the day. The 40 points represented more than half of Eastern's total, in the 79-71 win. Against Incarnate Word, Herrin registered 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots at Incarnate Word.

This honor marks Herrin’s third Player of the Week Award at Eastern New Mexico. Last season, Herrin earned the Lone Star Conference-South Division Defensive Player of the Week on December 12, 2010 and February 28, 2011. – Adam Pitterman

Wilson Adds Cooper Sisters From Nearby Texico, for Next Season

PORTALES, N.M. —Eastern New Mexico University Women’s Basketball Coach Lindsey Wilson has announced the signing of Jordyn Cooper (G, 5-10, Texico, N.M.) and Jaylyn Cooper (G, 5-10, Texico, N.M.) to National Letters of Intent, to play for the Zias in the 2012-13 season. The Cooper sisters currently star for nearby Texico High School.

The duo should add a wealth of high-level experience to the Zia roster, after leading the Wolverines to four state titles in volleyball and one in basketball. Both are four-time all-district performers and earned the same distinction three times apiece in basketball. Also strong academically, both qualified for the All-State Academic Team and were members of the National Honors Society. – Adam Pitterman

Basketball Teams Playing at Clovis High School on December 15

Clovis High School Athletics will host the ENMU basketball teams vs. Angelo State on Dec. 15, with the women’s game at 5:30 p.m. and the men's game at 7:30 p.m. at Clovis High School.

Prices are $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students in grades 7-12, and $2 for elementary students.

ENMU students with ID get in free.

All military personnel with ID and their families also get in free.

Please come out and support the ENMU teams at "The Rock" in Clovis.

For more information, call 562.2153.

Herrin Drains 40 as Zias Defeat Javelinas

Precious Herrin (F, Jr., Shreveport, La./ Southwood High School/ Jacksonville College) connected on 17 field goals and poured in 40 points to set a new Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball (2-4; LSC 1-0) single-game record as the Zias took a 79-71 win against Texas A&M University- Kingsville (1-4; LSC 0-1) Thursday evening, at the Hampton Inn Court. With the victory, Herrin broke the previous record of 37 points and 16 field goals, which was set by Robin Bradley against Schreiner University in the 1986-87 season.

The first half was credited to the Javelinas as they went 18-34 from the floor, and held a .529-.517 edge in shooting. Although Kingsville led most of the half, the half proved to be very interesting with 12 tie scores and multiple lead changes. With 3:27 left in the first half the Javelinas went on a 9-4 scoring run to end the first and take their largest lead of the game. Going into the locker room the Zias found themselves training 41-36.

The Javelinas kept up their momentum and started the second half on an 8-4 run stretching their lead to nine. Consecutive baskets by Kiara Tate (G, Sr., Chicago, Ill./ Southridge High School/ McLennan Community College) slowed Kingsville’s momentum and powered the beginning of a 31-11 scoring drive which stretched almost 13 minutes. During this surge of momentum, the Zias went from nine down to 11 ahead which proved to be enough to secure the win. With less than four minutes remaining, the Zias kept the Javelinas at bay and finished with the final score 79-71.

Herrin’s scoring effort was supported by Lace Clark (G, Sr., Keene, Texas/ Keene High School) who chipped in 13 points and four rebounds. Tori Northcutt (G, Sr., Clovis, N.M./ Clovis High School) picked up 10 assists on the night, and is now just eight assists shy of the career record. – Adam Pitterman

Nelson Pours in 32 Points in Loss to Cardinals

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Senior guard Reggie Nelson (Tyler, Texas/John Tyler HS/Tyler JUCO) continued his offensive pace and reached 30 points for the second time in the last three games, but the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team (7-3; LSC 0-2) dropped a Lone Star Conference game at University of the Incarnate Word (5-3; LSC 1-1) by an 85-70 score, Saturday at the McDermott Center. Nelson has averaged 27.3 points over the last three games.

After the Cardinals scored first, on an Ian Markolf layup, an Aaron Edwards (Sr., F, Long Beach, Calif./Gardena HS/San Bernardino Valley College) layup sparked a 14-6 run, which staked ENMU to a 14-8 lead, less than five minutes into the game. The teams went back and forth until UIW erased a six-point Greyhound lead with a 23-11 run, to seize the lead for good, 35-29, with 2:17 left in the opening half. Eastern put together a 6-2 run, late in the half, pulling to within two points, 37-35, on a Nelson jumper with 49 seconds left, but the Cardinals took a 41-35 edge into the locker rooms.

Incarnate Word pushed its advantage to 76-59, with 3:20 left in the second half, but five points from Nelson sparked a 7-0 ENMU run, to pull Eastern to within 76-66, with 2:22 left. Eastern pulled within 10 points on one final occasion, when Nelson hit a jumper with 1:53 left, but could come no closer.

The Cardinals held a 50-44.6 percent edge in shooting from the floor and a 43-31 rebounding advantage. The advantage on the boards was converted into a 21-4 UIW advantage in second-chance points. Nelson finished with 32 points, three assists and a pair of steals, while Max Carrier (Sr., F, Canyon Lake, Calif./Rancho Verde HS/Irvine Valley CC) added 13 points and six boards. Edwards chipped in seven rebounds and five points. Jordan Roddy and Dionelle Rucker paced UIW, with 22 and 21 points, respectively.

The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team will return to action on Wednesday, December 15th, when they host Angelo State, in another Lone Star Conference contest. The game will be played at Clovis High School, with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MST. – Adam Pitterman

Zias Fall to Cardinals on the Road

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS— Seniors Precious Herrin (F, Shreveport, La./ Southwood High School/ Jacksonville College) and Kiara Tate (G, Chicago, Ill./ Southridge High School/ McLennan Community College) combined for 18 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks, but the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (2-5; LSC 1-1) dropped a 61- 41 decision in Lone Star Conference action to University of the Incarnate Word (5-1; LSC 1-1), Saturday afternoon at UIW McDermott Center.

The Cardinals started off the game on a 3-0 scoring run, but the Zias answered with a 9-5 run of their own. During the next 6:49 the Zias were able to make up the initial deficit and take their only lead of the game. The lead proved to be short lived as the Cardinals responded with seven unanswered points which helped propel them to a 24-19 lead at half time.

The Zias showed some spark in the second half, improving their shooting percentage from the field and scoring 22 points but they could not overcome an impressive .500 shooting percentage from Incarnate Word. Incarnate Word started the second half on a 22-7 run, which gave them a 20 point lead with under 12 minutes remaining. The Zias would battle but there was too much ground to make up. Incarnate Word was able to hold on to their lead and take the 61-41 victory.

Chloe Wallace led the Cardinals with a game-high 16 points, while Jocelyn Jarmon chipped in 14. Herrin picked up a team-high 10 points, and was the only Zia to knock down double digit points.

The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team will return to action on December 7, when they visit Texas Woman’s University. The LSC contest is scheduled to tipoff at 6 p.m. MST. – Adam Pitterman

Former ENMU Player Coaching at LSU – Steve Kragthorpe is the quarterbacks coach at LSU. Kragthorpe played quarterback at ENMU in 1983-84, and has also been the head coach at Tulsa and Louisville.

Kingsville Snaps Greyhounds’ Seven-game Win Streak

Reggie Nelson (Sr., G, Tyler, Texas/John Tyler HS/Tyler JUCO) and Greg McFarland (Jr., C, Riverside, Calif./Riverside Poly HS/Citrus College) combined for 36 points, but the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team (7-2; LSC 0-1) dropped a 77-69 decision to Texas A&M-Kingsville (6-3; LSC 1-0), in Lone Star Conference action, Thursday at the Steinke Center. The loss snapped Eastern’s seven-game win streak, dating back to a season-opening loss to Pittsburg State.

The game marked the first time in 14 games that the Greyhounds did not hold a lead at any point, dating back to an 85-75 loss at Tarleton State, last season. The game also snapped Eastern’s four-game win streak over the Javelinas, with the last loss coming on February 18, 2009, at the Steinke Center.

The Javelinas charged to a 6-2 lead over the opening 2:18 of play, but the Hounds knotted the game at 7-all on a trey from Nelson, followed by a layup from McFarland. Texas A&M-Kingsville took the lead for good, 24 seconds later on a dunk from Marcus Ford, which sparked an 8-2 run, for a 15-9 Javelina lead, with 12:55 left in the half.

A Derryl Nash layup with 11:36 left in the second half, gave the Javelinas their largest lead of the game, 58-41, before Nelson hit four straight free throws to ignite a 20-9 ENMU run over the ensuing 7:10, to pull the Hounds to within six points. Eastern would close to within six, one final time, with 3:37 left on a McFarland free throw, but could come no closer as Texas A&M-Kingsville held on for the win.

The Javelinas held a 41-20 edge in rebounding, with a 15-4 advantage on the offensive glass. Nelson paced the Hounds with 20 points, three assists and a steal, while McFarland added 16 points. Aaron Edwards (Sr., F, Long Beach, Calif./Gardena HS/San Bernardino Valley College) chipped in with 11 points and three steals, while Devone Davis (Jr., G, Brooklyn, N.Y./South Shore HS) contributed seven points, four assists and seven steals. Ashton Brown led the Javelinas with 19 points.

The Eastern new Mexico University men’s basketball team will return to action on Saturday afternoon, when they visit Incarnate Word. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. MST. – Adam Pitterman

Cannon Garners All-Region Honors for Second Straight Year

Senior punter Taylor Cannon (Los Lunas, N.M./Los Lunas HS) and Darian Dale (WR, Bay City, Texas/Bay City HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University football team has been selected Second Team Daktronics All-Super Region 4, for his outstanding efforts during the 2011 season.

A three-time All-Lone Star Conference performer, including a first-team selection in 2011, Cannon’s play has earned all-region honors in both of his final two seasons and All-American honors following the 2010 season.

As a senior, Cannon paced the Lone Star Conference, with a 42.6-yard average on 37 punts and had eight punts of at least 50 yards. Against Abilene Christian, he booted three 50-yard punts, including a season-best 58-yard kick. – Adam Pittterman

Nelson and Carrier Chosen as LSC Men’s Basketball Players of the Week

Reggie Nelson (G, Tyler, Texas / John Tyler HS/Tyler JUCO) and Max Carrier (F, Canyon Lake, Calif. / Rancho Verde HS / Irvine Valley CC) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team have been selected as the Lone Star Conference Men’s Basketball Players of the Week, for their performance in three games, last week. Nelson claimed the offensive award, while Carrier picked up defensive honors.

Carrier also earned a LSC South Defensive Player of the Week selection, last season. The dual selection also marked the first time that two Greyhounds had been picked in the same week, since the Offense/Defensive Player of the Week format was adopted by the LSC, for the 2009-10 season.

Nelson averaged 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and a steal over three games last week. His performance helped the Greyhounds to extend their winning streak to seven consecutive games, with a 3-0 week. Against University of the Southwest, he poured in 30 points on a 12-16 performance for the floor and a 6-9 outing from three-point range. Nelson also grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists in the game. Against Oklahoma Panhandle, he dished out a career-high eight assists. In a neutral-site game, Nelson scored 15 points, grabbed five caroms and blocked a shot against New Mexico Highlands.

Carrier's defensive performance helped the Greyhounds to jump out to 13-3 and 24-3 leads against Oklahoma Panhandle and University of the Southwest respectively, and to rally from a 10-point deficit against New Mexico Highlands. He blocked a shot in each of the three games and grabbed six steals along with 10 defensive rebounds. Against USW, he had nine points, 10 rebounds, five assists, four steals and a blocked shot in just 19 minutes. – Adam Pitterman

Racquetball, Tennis and Ping-Pong Available for Employees – Any employees or students interested in playing free racquetball, tennis or ping-pong should contact Minnie Bresler at minnie.bresler @enmu.eu or Brian Pasko at brian.pasko@enmu.edu.

Greyhound Basketball Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Location	Home / Away
11/2/2011	7:00 PM	New Mexico State University (Exhibtion)	Las Cruces, NM	A
11/3/2011	7:05 PM	University of Texas-El Paso (Exhibition)	El Paso, Texas	A
11/11/2011	4:00 PM	Pittsburg State University	Stephenville, Texas	N
11/12/2011	4:00 PM	Southeastern Oklahoma State University	Stephenville, Texas	N
11/15/2011	7:30 PM	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	Portales, N.M.	H
11/18/2011	5:30 PM	Northeastern State University	Durango, Colo.	N
11/19/2011	5:30 PM	Northern New Mexico	Durango, Colo.	N
11/26/2011	6:00 PM	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	Goodwell, Okla.	A
11/28/2011	7:30 PM	University of the Southwest	Portales, N.M.	H
12/1/2011	7:00 PM	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	Kingsville, Texas	A
12/3/2011	3:30 PM	University of the Incarnate Word	San Antonio, Texas	A
12/15/2011	7:30 PM	Angelo State University	Clovis, N.M.	H
12/17/2011	7:30 PM	Abilene Christian University	Portales, N.M.	H
12/19/2011	9:05 PM	Long Beach State University	Long Beach, Calif.	A
1/4/2012	7:30 PM	Tarleton State University	Portales, N.M.	H
1/7/2012	7:00 PM	Texas A&M University - Commerce	Commerce, Texas	A
1/11/2012	7:00 PM	Cameron University	Lawton, Okla	A
1/14/2012	4:00 PM	Midwestern State University	Portales, N.M.	H
1/18/2012	7:00 PM	West Texas A&M University	Canyon, Texas	A
1/21/2012	7:30 PM	West Texas A&M University	Portales, N.M.	H
1/26/2012	7:30 PM	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	Portales, N.M.	H
1/28/2012	4:00 PM	University of the Incarnate Word	Portales, N.M.	H
2/8/2012	6:30 PM	Angelo State University	San Angelo, Texas	A
2/11/2012	3:00 PM	Abilene Christian University	Abilene, Texas	A
2/15/2012	7:00 PM	Tarleton State University	Stephenville, Texas	A
2/18/2012	4:00 PM	Texas A&M University - Commerce	Portales, N.M.	H
2/22/2012	7:30 PM	Cameron University	Portales, N.M.	H
2/25/2012	6:00 PM	Midwestern State University	Wichita Falls, Texas	A

Zia Basketball Schedule

Date	Opponent	Home / Away	Location	Time/Result
11/12/2011	Fort Lewis College	H	Portales, N.M.	7:30 PM
11/15/2011	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	H	Portales, N.M.	5:30 PM
11/18/2011	Colorado State University - Pueblo	A	Pueblo, Colo.	5:00 PM
11/19/2011	Western State College of Colorado	N	Pueblo, Colo.	1:00 PM
11/22/2011	University of New Mexico	A	Albuquerque, N.M.	7:00 PM
12/1/2011	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	A	Kingsville, Texas	5:00 PM
12/3/2011	University of the Incarnate Word	A	San Antonio, Texas	1:00 PM
12/7/2011	Texas Woman's University	A	Denton, Texas	6:00 PM
12/15/2011	Angelo State University	H	Clovis, N.M.	5:30 PM
12/17/2011	Abilene Christian University	H	Portales, N.M.	5:30 PM
1/2/2012	Oklahoma Panhandle State University	A	Goodwell, Okla.	6:00 PM
1/4/2012	Tarleton State University	H	Portales, N.M.	5:30 PM
1/7/2012	Texas A&M University - Commerce	A	Commerce, Texas	5:00 PM
1/11/2012	Cameron University	A	Lawton, Okla.	5:00 PM
1/14/2012	Midwestern State University	H	Portales, N.M.	2:00 PM
1/18/2012	West Texas A&M University	A	Canyon, Texas	5:00 PM
1/21/2012	West Texas A&M University	H	Portales, N.M.	5:30 PM
1/26/2012	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	H	Portales, N.M.	5:30 PM
1/28/2012	University of the Incarnate Word	H	Portales, N.M.	2:00 PM
2/1/2012	Texas Woman's University	H	Portales, N.M.	7:30 PM
2/8/2012	Angelo State University	A	San Angelo, Texas	5:30 PM
2/11/2012	Abilene Christian University	A	Abilene, Texas	1:00 PM
2/15/2012	Tarleton State University	A	Stephenville, Texas	5:00 PM
2/18/2012	Texas A&M University - Commerce	H	Portales, N.M.	2:00 PM
2/22/2012	Cameron University	H	Portales, N.M.	5:30 PM
2/25/2012	Midwestern State University	A	Wichita Falls, Texas	5:00 PM

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Non-Credit Courses – Distance Education and Outreach invites staff and students to sign up for non-credit courses:

The course descriptions can be viewed by clicking on this link: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/distance-ed/non-credit/index.shtml

Contact Rebbecca Gossett at 562.4248 or rebbecca.gossett@enmu.edu.

Thank you Hispanic Affairs for donating your time and efforts during the Thanksgiving break to make a difference in the lives of children in need at the Bethel Orphanage in Mexico.

“Monks were assigned to monkeries, where they were suppose to live as nuns. Many, however, simply preyed by day and played by night. Fryers were required to take a vow of pottery." – from a student paper from the book "Non Campus Mentis," compiled by Professor Anders Henriksson

from the Raton Range

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ENMU committee focuses on business etiquette – [pntonline.com]

Social Life Does Not Interfere with Grades

The ladies of Chi-Omega were recognized by the National Panhellenic Conference for having the higher GPA of the sororities on campus.

Thesis Defenses/Comprehensive Exams/Challenge

Vindya Vorubindi, graduate student in the chemistry department, will defend her thesis project, titled "Optimization of viologen-containing self assembled monolayers for electrochemical transduction of biorecognition," at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Roosevelt Hall,
Room 125.

Thesis Colloquium for Stacey D. Bennett, Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology. Blackwater Locality No. 1: A Synthesis of South Bank Research. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8 a.m. in C.O.B. 156.

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The Forensic Science Society is hosting Santa's Shoeboxes. ENMU organization, students, and faculty/staff are invited to participate..

There are 71 children currently at the New Mexico Christian Children's Home near Portales. As a charity to these children we will be filling shoe boxes with gifts on their wish lists for each child. We hope to get as many people from ENMU involved in the charity as possible to make it a success.

For more information, contact Selena Tirrell, president of the Forensic Science Society, at selena.tirrell@enmu.edu.

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name: Ziggy Crown Prothro

title_of_thesis: Archaeology in Education: Public Outreach for Archaeological Awareness and Educational Enrichment

building: COB

room: 156

day: Friday

date: 12/09/2011

time: 8:30

am_pm: AM

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Scholars Corners New Night Hours

Studying late in the Library? How about a coffee or a hot cocoa to help keep you warm as it gets cold outside.
We will be opening Scholars Corner for TWO weeks on a trial basis. We will be open from 7-9 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.
Come show your support to stay open permanently. It is the best place in town to get a $1 cup of coffee.

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Find The Chase school newspaper online at [thechase].

More than 100 graduates are expected to participate in Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell’s Fifty-Sixth Commencement Convocation on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Roswell Convention and Civic Center, 912 N. Main St. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Members of the ENMU-Roswell Community College Board, ENMU Board of Regents and Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU President, will attend the ceremony.

Several local area bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates from ENMU in Portales will also participate, in addition to a group of New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy cadets receiving Certificates of Employability. Youth ChalleNGe cadets will also serve as the Color Guard and the ENMU-Roswell Community Band will provide the music. The National Anthem will be sung by the Tom Blake Trio. The featured speaker will be Dylan Sant, a Presidential Scholar and candidate for graduation, who will receive an Associate of Arts degree in University Studies.

News from ENMU-Ruidoso – [http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/news/news.html]

Palmira Available for Adoption

Name: Palmira
Age: 15
Grade: 10th

Palmira is an outgoing teen who does very well academically……in fact she would like to get college credit while attending high school.

She is currently learning how to play the guitar.

Palmira does well with a family that will do mentoring with her and give her positive motivation to succeed. She would also like to continue to have contact with her siblings.

She enjoys participating in family activities in her current placement and she does very well with younger children.

For more information about adopting or fostering through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please visit www.CYFD.org or call 1.800.432.2075.

Come celebrate this joyful season with Cathryn McGill & Catalyst, Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Creating musical conversations that audiences love – jazz, blues, and gospel - Cathryn McGill & Catalyst brings originality, heart and soul to the audience and music. Dance the night away and hear this band’s take on holiday standards sprinkled with inspiration and interactive fun for the entire family.

Tickets are $22 General Admission, $17 for Seniors/Military/Students, and are available at the CCC Cashier Windows (769.4035), Chamber of Commerce, ITT Cannon AFB or at the door the evening of the performance (pending availability).

Call 769.4956 for more information. Follow Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series on Facebook or visit www.clovis.edu/culturalarts.

The annual Hagerman Christmas Market, featuring a wide variety of crafty vendors and home-based businesses, will fill the Hagerman Schools' cafeteria on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The public is invited to visit the market free of charge and wrap up their holiday purchases locally. Space is still available to participate. More information can be found at www.hagermanforward.com or by calling 575.208.4493.

OPERATION SANTA COP TOY DRIVE

The toy drive will accept new, unwrapped toys for children ages 0-18 throughout the community at drop box locations as well as a toy drive at Wal-Mart (Portales) on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. The program also accepts donations to purchase toys.
Toy Drive Drop Box Locations are as follows and will be available beginning on Monday, November 28th.

 Portales City Hall, 100 West First Street
 Portales Police Department, 1700 North Boston
 Senior Citizen Center, 421 North Industrial Drive
 Portales Public Library, 218 South Avenue B

Additional Drop Box Locations will be announced as soon as available.

The Police Department will be hosting a toy pickup day at the Police Department on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow the children and their families the opportunity to receive gifts, enjoy cookies, and meet Santa at the Police Department located at 1700 N. Boston. The Police Department will deliver gifts on December 24th to the children that were unable to attend the event.
For questions about Operation Santa Cop or to add a child’s name to the list please contact the Portales Police Department at 575.356.4404. For information about the Lighting of the Mayor’s Blessing Tree, please contact City Hall at 575.356.6662 ext. 1024.

Upcoming City of Portales Events

Cultural Affairs Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 16th, 2011
10:00 am till 1:00 pm
Memorial Building

Cultural Affairs Committee 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 7th, 2011
1:00 pm
Softball Complex

Clean and Beautiful/Great American Clean Up
April 14th, 2011
9:00 am till 1:00 pm
Memorial Building

To volunteer at any of these events, call Veda at 356.6662, ext.1018.

United Way Facts

There are over 1,300 United Way’s worldwide, but the beautiful thing is each one of them is local. UWENM is local and autonomous with a local board of 15 leaders from Roosevelt and Curry Counties.

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.

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

ENMU Establishes Fraud Hotline – Iif you have knowledge or suspicion of fraud committed by an employee of the University, call 1.866.788.7016 or 562.4150 and the Office of Internal Audits will investigate and report it to the proper authorities if necessary.

Please provide the following:

A complete description of the alleged fraud
Campus location (Portales, Roswell, or Ruidoso)
Party or parties involved, if known
Dollar amount, if known; and

Any other information you believe may assist in the investigation.

You may remain anonymous, however, please feel free to contact the auditor, Ira Kaye Frashier, directly at 562.2105 or leave your name and number at the end of the message and she will contact you.

How to Perform CPR – When an adult suddenly collapses, call 9-1-1 and immediately begin chest compressions. Do so by placing both hands in the center of the chest, on on top of the other, and push hard and fast until help arrives. Learn more at http://www.handsonlycpr.org.

Friendly Tips About Monday Memo Style – For anyone who thinks that we arbitrarily change the way that they submit items to the Monday Memo, we are simply using (mostly) Associated Press style.

We do try to make items friendlier by using Dr. for professors (which the AP does not) and first names or Mr. or Ms. with last names for others on second reference – versus AP style of using last names without Dr., Mr., Ms. or Mrs.

We always capitalize and spell out days of the week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

We spell out March, April, May, June and July. We abbreviate Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. (We do spell out all months in headlines.)

We write times as 6:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. – not as 6:30 am or 7:00pm.

We write dates as March 3, 2011, or Sept. 10, 2011, – not as Mar. 3rd, 2011 or September 10th 2011.

We do not capitalize majors: anthropology – not Anthropology (unless the word would normally be capitalized: English, Spanish).

We use professor of music – not Professor of Music.

We do not capitalize fall semester or spring semester.

We use "and" instead of "&" – spring and fall, not Spring & Fall.

We do capitalize formal names of departments or colleges – Counseling and Career Services, College of Business, Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences (but not communications department).

We also go easy on exclamation points – if you have won the lottery, it might be worth three !!!

We never capitalize every letter ina word – FIRST FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY NIGHT!!! (unless it's the correct spelling for a company, restaurant, etc. – ECEL, TGIF).

We are not trying to offend anyone by editing their copy – just following guidelines.

This is just a friendly explanation.

For questions, email monday.memo@enmu.edu. Thank you.

The Monday Memo is published by the Office of Communication Services
Editor Wendel Sloan monday.memo@enmu.edu 575.562.2253	Staff Writers/Photographers Jennifer Neilson Kaylee Peterson Kelsi Flake	ENMU-Roswell Contributing Editor Donna Oracion	ENMU-Ruidoso Contributing Editor Coda Omness	Technical Support Minh Tran