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Dr. Manuel Varela, professor of biology (ENMU), and Dr. Sanath Kumar, senior scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), India, have had a review article accepted for publication in a Special Issue devoted to Membrane Transport of the journal called “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” (IJMS).  The invited review article is titled “Biochemistry of Bacterial Multidrug Efflux Pumps.” 

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Dr. Jordan Kobritz recently attended the Sport and Recreation Law Association's 25th Annual Conference and delivered two presentations, Weighing the Risks: Waivers vs. Standards of the Profession in Dodgeball with co-presenter Dr. Kathy Malpass, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Will Justice Strike Out? The Persecution of Barry Bonds and Why it Affects All of Us.

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Dr. Donald Elder III, professor mof history, is reviewing The Story of My Campaign: The Civil War Memoir of Captain Francis T. Moore, Second Illinois Cavalry, edited by Thomas Bahde, for the Summer 2012 issue of Civil War Book Review. 

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Michael F. Shaughnessy and Gilbert Valdez, graduate student in psychology, have had papers accepted for future issues in Gifted and Talented International. Their papers will appear in June of this year and later in December of this year.

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Kayla Paulk, collaborative pianist and vocal coach, collaborated with Austin-based French flutist François Minaux in an ENMU recital on March 1.  The duo also performed Schumann’s Fantasiestücke for the Rocky Mountain College Music Society Regional Conference, held at ENMU on March 2-3.  At this conference, Mrs. Paulk also presented her research, “Playing Well with Others:  Nurturing Collaborative Piano Skills in the Undergraduate Piano Student,” collaborated with Dr. Tracy Carr, oboist, in a performance of Benjamin Britten’s Temporal Variations, and accompanied the ENMU Choirs in a world premiere of music student Jared Aragon’s composition, Rain Dance.

ENMU Grad Composes 'Beautiful Alamogordo'

from Ruidoso News

 

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Fall Break Discontinued – Fall break will be discontinued on the ENMU Portales campus beginning Fall 2012.  The Wednesday before Thanksgiving will continue to be a holiday for faculty and students, with no classes offered.  However, no other holidays will occur in the fall semester except Labor Day in September. This change will move December commencement one week earlier (Dec 8th in Portales).

The reason for this change is simple. When Fall Break was first implemented four years ago, I stated that this was a trial run. We would assess the effectiveness and value of the break after its implementation.  From the reports I have received, the fall break has disrupted instruction and other University functions without adding many compensating benefits.  In discussions with various groups, I have not heard strong reasons for its continuation and several strong reasons for discontinuing this practice.

Every holiday is welcome, to me as to everyone else.  But I don't think this one served students, faculty, staff or the University well.  I ask the University community to work together to make a smooth transition to this revision to the academic calendar, beginning Fall 2012.

Thank you.

Steve Gamble
President

Interviews for Assistant Professor of English

Time: Monday, March 5, 2 p.m. - Stefan Kiesbey
            Thursday, March 8, 2 p.m.- Rose Bunch

Location: Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building RM 112

Description: Reception to follow at 3:00 P.M. Student input on candidates desired. Open to all students.

If you have any questions, please email either:

Dr. Bjornsson at Nina.Bjornsson@enmu.edu or Alexandra Itzi at Alexandra.Itzi@enmu.edu

Wellness Wednesday – Event:  Wellness Wednesday - Alcohol and Drugs
Time:  Wednesday, March 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 know all the effects of alcohol or drug use?  Make sure you know the facts so you can make an informed decision about these behaviors.  We're raffling off an FDA-approved keychain breathalyzer to help keep you safer when drinking.

Regents to Meet March 9 in Ruidoso
ENMU-Ruidoso Campus
March 9 – 1 p.m.

AGENDA 

CALL TO ORDER

1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the agenda

ROUTINE MATTERS

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

1. Approval of the minutes of January 18, 2012

REGENTS MATTERS

1. Committee appointments (Regent President Randy Harris, Information Only)

BUSINESS MATTERS

1. Posthumous Degree, Portales (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Action)
2. Department Name Change, Portales (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Action)
3. Revision of Medical Leave Bank, Portales (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action)
4. Art Courses Fee Increases, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
5. Nursing Testing Readiness Assessment Fee Increase, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
6. Introduction of UNIV 079 Diagnostic and Testing Fee, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
7. New Certificate of Employability in Commercial Driver’s License, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
8. Introduction of Commercial Driver’s License Program Fee, Roswell (Dr. Martyn Clay, Action)
9. Faculty Rank and Tenure Policy, Ruidoso (Mr. Chad Smith, Action)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Discussion of 5 limited personnel matters pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(2), NMSA (1978)

ADJOURNMENT

Workshop for Graduate Students – To help graduate students successfully embark on their post-graduate job search, Dr. Amanda Davis Gatchet and Dr. Roger Davis Gatchet of the Department of Communication will facilitate a workshop on how to effectively navigate the job market (both academic and professional) after students complete their master's degree at ENMU. These workshops will help you develop the most important skills you'll need to be successful in our current economic climate.


Navigating the Job Market, part II (March 23, 1-2:30 p.m., COB 110): This workshop will focus on best practices when interviewing (both over the phone, via Skype, and in-person), how to construct follow-up messages after the interview, and how to negotiate your first contract. Bring a copy of any job descriptions/announcements you may be interested in applying.

It's no secret that the job market -- both for teaching jobs at the university level as well as professional positions outside of academia -- has become increasingly competitive over the past few years, and you will be competing with greater numbers of well-qualified candidates when you finish your graduate degree here at ENMU. It wasn't that long ago that a master's or doctoral degree all but guaranteed a top-level position after graduation, but unfortunately, that is no longer the case

RSVP with Yvette Perez at 575.562.2541 or email at yvette.perez@enmu.edu. Since these workshops are also via Mediasite, students at distant locations may also view them. Please register for these workshops no later than 12 hours ahead of the scheduled dates for each one.

Request for Payment Form Revised – The "Request for Payment" form was revised by Accounts Payable in December 2011 to meet FERPA requirements.  Please use the form that is available on the Intranet and dispose of any prior forms you have.  Any version, other than the current form, will be returned back to the department for reprocessing effective Monday, March 5th.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Accounts Payable at 562.2557.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Hand Washing Survey – You are invited to participate in a study assessing hand washing behavior of the members of the ENMU (Portales) community. Results of this study can help the researchers to gain better understanding of the behavior that contributes to the public health at ENMU (Portales). Your participation is kindly requested.

The survey will only take about 10 minutes. Your participation will not in any way affect the evaluation of your employment. Your identity also will remain anonymous. If you choose to participate, please click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MVWTSSP .

Patt. Burusnukul
Pattarapong (Patt.) Burusnukul, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Telephone:  562.2366
Email:  pattarapong.burusnukul@enmu.edu<mailto:pattarapong.burusnukul@enmu.edu

Upward Bound Accepting Applications – Upward Bound is accepting applications for our six week Summer program. We are seeking summer instructors and Resident Hall Assistances. All of our job descriptions are located on the Counseling and Career Service webpage. You can access the job descriptions at the link provided below:

http://www.enmu.edu/services/counseling/student/index.php

Upward Bound will be accepting applications until Friday, April 6 by 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact 562.2452 or email upward.bound@enmu.edu, Annamaria.Short@enmu.edu, Juan.Rivas@enmu.edu, or Rodrick.Chambers@enmu.edu.

Early Alert Updates – Thank you to all who continue to send names using ENMU "EARLY ALERT." If you still have some students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other problems, please take a few moments to complete an early alert form for those students.

If a student has passed the point of no return in your course, please note that on the form.  Eight week courses may be appropriate for some of these students. Please urge upper-division students to seek advising assistance from their faculty advisor or from the Advising Center, if they have not declared majors.  

The Advising Center sends notices to students when we receive an alert. Advisors are also sent a copy of the alert, so that they may discuss the issues with their advisees. The notice tells students to contact the instructor immediately. When possible, we also call the student. If a student still is absent, or has other issues, please feel free to submit another alert. Please complete the PDF version of the form, because it allows the Advising Center to act more quickly to notify students and offices that might be of assistance. 

Access the form at:

http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/advising/

OR

            Follow these links from the ENMU home page:
            Inside ENMU
            Forms
            Advising

If you choose to complete the PDF version of the form, please remember to either print the template and enter information by hand or complete the template online (it will not be saved, however) and print immediately.  Once the Advising Center receives the alert, the student will be contacted or referred to the faculty advisor or to another appropriate area for intervention.

We greatly appreciate your help in identifying these students who may need some additional assistance.

For more information, call Susan Cramp at 562.2338.

Kids in Ghana Wear ENMU Shirts

ENMU alumna Andrea Elizondo, who graduated in December 2011, is in Ghana, West Africa to work with the City of Refuge Ministries. The ENMU Foundation picked up the tab and ENMU Alumni Affairs arranged for the design and printing of t-shirts with the image below for the children who benefit from the program and with whom Andrea works. The kids above are wearing the shirts and holding up signs that say, "Thank You, ENMU!"   Before she left, Andrea said, “I will be going to the city of Tema which is about 16 miles from Accra. The organization I will be helping with, City of Refuge Ministries, is a home for trafficked and abandoned children and is Christian based.” She will work with this group through April 2012. Andrea also played soccer for Eastern, and the ENMU soccer team sent soccer balls with her to take to the kids.  There are 121 students currently in Africa who call City of Refuge home. To learn more about City of Refuge, go to http://www.cityofrefugeoutreach.com/ or see their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cityofrefugechildrenshome?sk=wall. For more information about ENMU alumni programs and events, contact Dawn Wolf-Taylor, coordinator of Alumni aAfairs, at 575.562.4251 or at dawn.wolf-taylor@enmu.edu or ‘like’ us on Facebook!

Frontline Personnel Meeting on March 7 – The next mandatory meeting of frontline personnel will be held on March 7 in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union Building.  Frontline staff may attend either the 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. session.  

Administrators Evaluation Forms Due March 9 – The Administrators Evaluation Committee would like to alert faculty and staff that the time to evaluate administrators has arrived.  All employees should have receive their evaluation packets. The packets include all of the evaluation forms and instructions. 

Please return the forms in the envelope provided with the packet or hand-deliver to the chair of the committee, Dr. David Hemley, in COB 219.  The deadline is Friday, March 9.   All evaluations will be confidential.

If you have any questions about the administrators evaluation process, please contact Dr. Hemley at david.hemley@enmu.edu or 562.2172.

Spirit of Eastern Nominations Due by March 28 – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 President's Spirit of Eastern Award.  Three support employees and three professional employees will be selected.  Nominations are limited to Portales campus employees and should be based upon the nominee's contributions or commitment to:

ENMU's teaching-learning mission, campus community spirit (humane, tolerant, responsive, concern with security and safety), hard work, care about the institution, whole student life commitment, and demonstrated track record in position (that is, nominees must have at least five years of employment with ENMU).

The Spirit of Eastern Awards Ceremony will be held April 11 in the University Theatre Center.  Award recipients will receive a plaque, a pin and a $500 check.  Years of Service awards will also be presented.

Additional information and nomination forms are available at www.enmu.edu/soe or by calling Human Resources at 562.2115.

All nominations must be received by March 28.

Update on Legislative Session from President Gamble – Tthe following is a status report of the just-concluded legislative session.

1. ENMU will receive $1.8 million in new recurring funds for FY13, which starts on July 1, 2012.  Our percentage of new money is the highest among the universities due to our enrollment growth.

2. ENMU will have $9 million on the November 2012 G.O. Bond for a complete renovation of JWLA.  The G.O. Bond must be approved by the voters before we can get the money.  Our goal for the $9 million is to make JWLA look as good as the Science, Music and Art/Anthropology buildings, which were also renovated with G. O. bond funds.

3. The legislature did not pass any bills affecting ERB (the state retirement system).  However, there will probably be a "task force" created in the next few months to develop recommended changes in the ERB that the 2013 legislature will address.

4. The legislature did not pass any bills related to a salary increase, but House Bill 2 (the budget bill) does reduce state employees' contribution to the ERB by 1.75%, resulting in a 1.75% increase in employees' take home pay if they are members of ERB.

5. Please note that ENMU anticipates an 8-10 percent increase in health insurance premiums that will probably offset the benefit of the 1.75 percent on employees' take home pay.

Please know items 1 and 2 of this memo could be changed through a gubernatorial veto but it is unlikely that will occur.

All of our legislators on the eastern part of the state (Senators Rod Adair, Vernon Asbill, Clint Harden, Stuart Ingle, Tim Jennings, Gay Kernan, and Carroll Leavell and Representatives Donald Bratton, Cathrynn Brown, Zachary Cook, Anna Crook, George Dodge, Nora Espinoza, Candy Ezzell, William Gray, Dennis Kintigh, Dennis Roch, Shirley Tyler, and Bob Wooley) contributed to Eastern's success, but as always, Senator Stuart Ingle was our most effective advocate.

As always, I am grateful to ENMU faculty and staff for your support of "student success" and the "personal touch.  Your good work resulted in the factors that enabled Eastern to have a good legislative session.

Thanks,

Steve Gamble
President

El Portal Accepting Submissions from Students and Employees – El Portal is now accepting submissions for spring 2012. El Portal has been a venue for the work of students and employees at ENMU since 1939. The publication offers categories of photography, short stories, poetry, and artwork (sketches, paintings, graphic art, etc.)

(Only undergraduates are eligible for awards.)

Submissions are due by March 5. Digital submissions only (no less than 300 pixels), short stories 2,000 words or less; photos andartwork in JPG format.

Please send your submissions via email to El.Portal@enmu.edu.

Nominations for Spirit of Eastern are Sought – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 President's Spirit of Eastern Award. Three support employees and three professional employees will be selected.

Nominations are limited to Portales campus employees and should be based upon the nominee's contributions or commitment to: ENMU's teaching-learning mission, campus community spirit (humane, tolerant, responsive, concern with security and safety), hard work, care about the institution, whole student life commitment, and demonstrated track record in position (that is, nominees must have at least five years of employment with ENMU).

The Spirit of Eastern Awards Ceremony will be held April 11 in the University Theatre Center. Award recipients will receive a plaque, a pin and a $500 check. Years of Service awards will also be presented.

Additional information and nomination forms are available at www.enmu.edu/soe or by calling Human Resources at 562.2115.

All nominations must be received by March 28.

Activating P-Cards – Here are the instructions to activate your new p-card for those cards expiring 03/12:

1. Call the toll free number on the peel-off sticker on your p-card: 1.888.571.1000
2. You will be asked for an activation code. You don’t have one so go to the next step.
3. Select 1 and enter 575-562-2611 for the phone number and then 88130 for the zip code.

Thank you,

Kenny

Thank you,

Kenny Prince
Purchasing Card Administrator
575.562.2493

Sodexo Surveying About Dining Experiences – Sodexo is requesting your participation in an online survey about your recent dining experiences on campus.  In return for your participation, they will give you a free fountain drink in Ground Zero

If you haven't visited any of the campus dining locations as of yet, please take the opportunity to do so.  You can then come back afterwards to complete the survey.

Ensure your entry to win by completing the survey. It should take about 7-9 minutes to complete and will only be available for a limited time.

To log-in now and participate in this online survey, click on the link below:

http://www.synovate.net/dining2012

Alternatively, you may copy and paste the entire URL link into the address line of your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, etc.).

Once you are directed to the website page, you will need to enter the following 5-digit Log-in ID to begin the survey.

Log-in ID 10976

Should you exit the survey unexpectedly or accidentally close your internet browser, clicking on the link above will allow you to re-enter the survey and continue where you left off.

If you experienced a problem with the survey, please emailsodexo.support@synovate.com for help. 

Thank you, in advance, for your participation and valuable feedback.

Wayne Doney
General Manager

Kappa Sig Faculty BBQ on March 21 – The Brothers of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity cordially invite the faculty and staff of Eastern New Mexico University to our annual Faculty BBQ, where we honor the best of the best. Year in and year out, you support us and do what you can to help us out. It is our turn to return the favor. We hope that you will join us on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Kappa Sigma House, 227 S Ave K.

Please expect a formal invitation in the coming days from the Brothers of Kappa Sigma.

We ask that you RSVP with Faculty BBQ Chairman Chase Taylor by March 16. He can be reached by email at chase.taylor@enmu.edu.

Junior Preview Day on March 24 – It's time to Kick Back with the Greyhound Pack at this year's Jr. Preview Day on March 24.
The day will be informational and fun for high school juniors and their parents who will learn about academic programs, student services and tour the campus.

KENW-TV Seeking Volunteers – KENW-TV’s Festival 2012 Membership Drive is coming in March.  Support KENW-TV by volunteering your time to answer telephones for a few hours through March 18. There are plenty of shifts to volunteer for.

If you are interested in helping, please call Rena Garrett at 562.2112 or email at rena.garrett@enmu.edu. Thank you.  Your help is greatly appreciated. 

Festival 2012
Through March 18
KENW-TV’s MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

• KENW-TV invites viewers to join them for Festival 2012.
  Here is a listing of some of the entertaining programs they are broadcasting.
•               Program Title                                                                     Day                 Date   –   Time

1. • Dr. Wayne Dyer: Wishes Fulfilled                                 Monday        03/05 –   7:00 pm
   • Don McLean: American Troubadour                           Tuesday        03/06 –   7:00 pm
   • Horses of the West                                                                        Wednesday  03/07 –   7:00 pm
   • Peter, Paul and Mary 25th Anniversary Concert     Wednesday  03/07 –   8:00 pm
   • Idina Menzel Live – Barefoot at the Symphony        Thursday      03/08 –   7:00 pm
   • The B52’s With the Wild Crowd! Live in Athens, GA            Thursday      03/08 –   8:30 pm
   • Santana: Live at Montreux                                             Friday                        03/09 –   8:30 pm
   • Healthy Hormones: Brain-Body Fitness                      Saturday       03/10 –   2:00 pm
   • The Blood Sugar Solution with Dr. Mark Hyman     Saturday       03/10 –   3:00 pm
   • Superstars of 70’s Soul                                                    Saturday       03/10 –   9:00 pm
   • Surviving Disaster with Amanda Ripley                     Sunday          03/11 –   2:30 pm
   • Il Volo Takes Flight                                                                        Sunday          03/11 –   6:00 pm
   • Moments to Remember                                                   Monday        03/12 –   8:30 pm
   • Ed Slott’s Retirement Rescue                                          Tuesday        03/13 –   7:00 pm
   • Use Your Brain to Change Your Age                             Tuesday        03/13 –   8:30 pm
   • 60’s Pop, Rock, & Soul                                                     Wednesday  03/14            –   7:00 pm
   • Celtic Thunder Voyage                                                     Thursday      03/15 –   7:00 pm
   • Lawrence Welk’s Big Band Splash                                Saturday       03/17 –   7:00 pm
   • Rick Steves’ Hidden Europe                                            Sunday          03/18 –   2:30 pm
   • Over Hawai’i                                                                       Sunday          03/18 –   7:00 pm
   • Nikolai Baskov: Romantic Journey                               Sunday          03/18 –   9:30 pm

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

   

Williamson Lectureship/High Plains Film Festival on March 29-31 – Save the Date. 36th Annual Williamson Lectureship (Thursday-Friday, March 29-30) and High Plans Film Festival (Saturday, March 31)                       

Thursday, 6 p.m. GOH Reading (open to all)  6-7:15 p.m.   Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, Room 112
Friday, March 30, 9-11:15 a.m.                              SF Writers Reading from their recent work (Campus Union Aztec Room)                              
Friday 11:30 a.m.                                                              Luncheon Buffet and presentations by Connie Willis and the GOHs.  Book sales and signings before and after.   (Lunch reservations by March 27, $10)
Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m.                                                     SF/Fantasy Panels in ENMU’s Golden Library, Special Collections.  Topics include “Young Writers—Entering the Market,” “What are Young Readers Reading?”, “Short Attention Span” Panel, SF/Fantasy in Film and TV, New Directions in SF/Fantasy, and What are THE SF Classics?

For more information, contact Patrice.Caldwell@enmu,edu or call 562.2315.

Saturday, March 31                                                         The High Plains Film Festival       
1 p.m.                                                                             Film Making workshop  AAX100 (ENMU’s old Broadcast Center)
3-5 p.m.                                                                   Screenings in Buchanan Hall (ENMU’s Music Building)   
                                                                                                For more information, contact Laurel.Petty@enmu.edu

Iraq and Afghanistan Military Care Package Campaign

Do you have a parent or sibling serving in a military branch and stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan? Eastern New Mexico University students and employees are reaching out to U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan with a "care package" campaign to let the troops know they haven't been forgotten. It is our sincere hope that our efforts will demonstrate how much we appreciate our military's efforts as well as honoring loved ones that are serving our country.

This project started during the summer of 2008, and 37 of our military members have been honored with a package from ENMU.

To include your loved one in this care package campaign, please reply to this message with the information noted below or send the information to Academic Affairs, ENMU Station 2:

1.  Your name and relationship to the package recipient

2.  Full name, unit, and mailing address of the package recipient

3.  Photo of recipient, if possible

Photos will be posted on our "Honoring Those Who Serve" bulletin board which is located in the administration building, room 204. You may email your photo or drop it by AD 204.

If you do not have a parent or sibling serving in the military but would like to help with the project, you are welcome to donate items for the packages. The types of items needed are:
Batteries (especially AAA and AA), magazines and books, toiletries (shaving cream, disposable razors, lotion, body and foot powder, toothbrushes, and manicure items), individual packaged facial wipes, hard candy, gum, trail mix, cards or other games.

Items may be dropped off in Academic Affairs (AD 204)

W-2s Are Online – W-2's are now available online for employees who have consented for electronic delivery.

To access your electronic W-2 please follow the instructions below.

1.             Go to www.enmu.edu
2.             Click on "Current Students"; then "MyENMU"
3.             Enter your user id (this will be your id#) and password (should be your birthday in 6 digit format unless you have                  changed it)
4.             Click on "Employee"
5.             Click on "Tax Forms"
6.             Click on "W-2 Year End Earnings Statement"
7.             Select the tax year (2011) and click "Display"

To Print your W-2:
8.             Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Print"

For those employees who did not consent for electronic W-2's, a paper copy was mailed on Jan. 25.

For assistance, contact Human Resources at 562.2115.

Publication and Web Request Form

Communication Services has a new Publication and Web Request Form.  For every project, big or small or for simple updates, please use the new form system which allows for tracking of the progress of each project by clients.

This form can be found on the ENMU website under the Faculty/Staff link, Branding and Identity: http://www.enmu.edu/faculty-staff/  or by going to www.enmu.edu/pubrequest.

To ensure the quality of your project, please allow a minimum of:

• 2-3 weeks for printed publications and
• 3-5 business days for normal Web update requests.

Please note that complex projects may take longer. For an estimate of your project timeline, please email communication.services@enmu.edu or call 562.2133.

After submitting this form, you should receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to track the progress of your project. If you do not receive a confirmation email after 30 minutes, please check your junk mail inbox or contact Jim Dodson at 562.2133 or jim.dodson@enmu.edu to ensure your project has been accepted.

For more information, contact Jim Dodson, director of Publications, at 562.2133 or jim.dodson@enmu.edu.

Blackboard Help is Available –  Blackboard help is available. Helpdesk numbers and tutorials:

If you need help with Blackboard, please call 562.4999 or use our toll free number: 877.755.3668. Choose option 1 at the prompt.

Blackboard assistance is available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. MST.

To view step by step videos on how to use different features in the new Blackboard system, go to:   http://ondemand.blackboard.com/.

Sign Up for March 29 Blood Drive – Tabling in the CUB lobby for registration: Feb 24 and March 23
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Date of actual Blood Drive: March 29
Location: CUB drive way (Buses by United Blood Services)
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

National César E. Chávez Blood Drive Challenge celebrates César E. Chávez's Legacy as an American civic leader by engaging faculty, staff, and students in health education, health professions, civic engagement and saving lives. The donations center (buses) will be located in front of the Campus Union Building; Appointments can be set up on United Blood Services: http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/ or by signing in the CUB on the dates scheduled.

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.

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.

Important Calendar Dates

Mid-terms, March 5-9, 2012
Spring Break, March 12-16, 2012
Assessment Day, Student Research Conference, Wednesday, April 4, 2012 (Classes cancelled 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Spirit of Eastern Awards, Wednesday, April 11, 3 pm, University Theatre Center
Student Awards and Endowed Scholarships, Tuesday, April 24, 2012, CUB Ballroom (Classes cancelled 3-5 p.m.)
Honors Convocation, Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7:45 a.m., CUB Ballroom
Commencement and Reception, Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10 a.m., Greyhound Arena

Approved Holidays for 2011-12

Memorial Day                       Monday, May 28, 2012

Independence Day              Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Approved Holidays for 2012-13

Labor Day                               Monday, September 3, 2012

Thanksgiving                           Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, 2012

Winter Break                           Close at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, 2012
                                                Reopen at normal time, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013

Presidents’ Day                       Monday, Feb.18, 2013
 
Memorial Day                         Monday, May 27, 2013

Independence Day                  Thursday, July 4, 2013

Meetings

General Education Committee 3/5/12 3/19/12 4/2/12 4/16/12
Curriculum Committee 3/12/12 3/26/12 4/9/12 4/23/12

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Francois Minaux: Guest Flute Recital

Francois Minaux performed a guest flute recital in Buchanan hall in the Music Building on Thursday.

Dr. Tracy Carr joined him.

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Watch video from Francois Minaux's guest flute recital on Thursday in Buchanan Hall. – [video]

ENMU Department of Music Hosting Junior Voice Recital

Eastern New Mexico University will host the Junior Voice Recital of Cody Duff on Monday, March 5, at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building on the Portales campus.

It is free and open to the public.

This recital is in partial completion of a bachelor of music education with an emphasis on choral.

Cody's recital will feature works from composers including Handel, Schubert, and Vaughn-Williams.

For more information, call 562.2377.

ENMU Department of Music to Host Junior Voice Recital

The Eastern New Mexico University Department of Music will host the junior voice recital of Susan Hargreaves on Thursday, March 8, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building on the Portales campus.

Admission is free and open to the public.

This recital is in partial completion of a bachelor of music education with an emphasis on choral.

For more information, call 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Youth Art Exhibit

Eastern New Mexico University's Department of Art will host the kindergarten through ENMU juried youth art exhibit Tuesday, March 13-30 in Runnels Gallery of the Golden Library on the Portales campus. The deadline for entries is Thursday, March 8.

An awards ceremony and reception will be on Friday, March 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Runnels Gallery of the Golden Library on the Portales campus.

Both events are free and open to the public.

This exhibit is in recognition of National Youth Art Month. Eligible contestants must be a student within 50 miles of ENMU-Portales and between kindergarten and their senior year of college. 

For more information, call 562.2778.

ENMU Accepting Art Entries

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales announces a call for art entries for the 3rd Annual K through ENMU Juried Youth Exhibition as part of National Youth Art Month in March.  Deadline to enter artwork is 5 p.m. Thursday, March 8 in the Art Office of the Art and Anthropology Building.

The exhibition is free to enter and open to students in kindergarten through their senior year of college that are within 50 miles of Eastern New Mexico University.  Students in public school, private school or are homeschooled are eligible.

Only one entry per student is allowed; traditional studio art or digital art are welcomed including photography.

“This is a great event for young aspiring artists to get involved with,” explains Bryan Hahn, Runnels Gallery manager.  “Young artists are given the opportunity to experience what a juried show is like, how it feels to have their work displayed in a professional gallery, and the experience of selling their work if they so choose.”

Submissions to the exhibition will be juried (evaluated and selected) by a panel of ENMU faculty and administration members.  Submissions chosen for inclusion in the exhibition will be featured in the Runnels Gallery within the ENMU Golden Library from March 13-30.

A reception will be held in honor of all those artists selected for inclusion in the show on Friday, March 30, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Runnels Gallery.  Awards will be announced at 5:45 p.m.

To download an informational sheet and entry form visit http://www.enmu.edu/services/museums/runnels/forms/KENMU%20Prospectus.pdf

For more information, call 562.2778.

2012 Spring Fine Arts Calendar

 March

Faculty Lectureship
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
5-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 5
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Susan Hargreaves Jr. Recital                                      
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, March 8
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Jazzfest
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, March 22
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Jazzfest
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Friday, March 23
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

J Laubenthal Clarinet Faculty Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Rebecca Coberly Guest Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, March 29
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

April

Orlando Shelly Sr. Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, April 5
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Megan Brunson Sr. Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, April 12
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Randee Beyhan Jr Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Saturday, April 14
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Liz Wade Faculty Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-237

Brass Choir Concert
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Ensemble/ Combo Concert
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Jean Ornellas Opera Scenes
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, April 26
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

 Kyleigh Faucett Jr. Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Friday, April 27
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

May

Spring Choral Concert
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, May 3
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Audra Methvin Sr Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Saturday, May 5
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Wind Symphony
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
3 p.m. Sunday, May 6
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Jason Vest Faculty Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Monday, May 7
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

ENMU Children's Choir
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Nurse Pinning
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
6 p.m. Friday, May 11
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Runnels Gallery Spring Schedule
 

Through March 9         The Plazas of New Mexico, A Project of the History Preservation and Regionalism Program
                                        School of Architecture and Planning, University of New Mexico
                                        Reception – Friday, Feb. 17, 5-6:30 p.m.
                                               
March 13-30               K through ENMU, Juried Youth Art Exhibition
                                        Part of National Youth Art Month
                                        Reception and Award Ceremony, Friday, March 30, 5-6:30 p.m.
                                        Deadline to Enter: Thursday, March 8, 2012 – DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

April 3-27                    Superstition, National Juried Illustration Exhibition
                                        Reception – Friday, April 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
                                        Deadline to Enter: Friday, March 16, 2012 – DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

May 1-11                     Senior Art Exhibition, Spring 2012 Graduating Seniors
                                        Reception – Friday, May 11, 3-4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact::

Runnels Gallery
562.2778
Bryan.Hahn@enmu.edu

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Multicultural Affairs Activities

Women’s History Month Descriptions
Administrators in the Professional World

Before the 1970’s, the topic of women’s history was largely missing from general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978 and chose the week of March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day. In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) cosponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

Event: Karen F. Begay (University of Arizona)
Location: Pecos Room
Date: March 7th
Time: 2pm
Sponsoring Office: Native American Affairs 
Phone: 575-562-2470  Email: enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu

In addition to her work at the University of Arizona, Karen serves on several community and national boards to advance the voice and representation of Native Americans.  She is a trustee with the College Board and is on the Board of Directors with the Hopi Education Endowment Fund and College Horizons. 

Event: Claire H. Burroughes (City of Clovis)
Location: Sandia Room
Date: March 8th
Time: 2 pm
Sponsoring Office: International Affairs
Phone: 575-562-4915  Email: enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu

An Englishwoman’s perspective on her country and travels, monarchy, culture, and traditions. Born in Chediston, England, Ms. Burroughes is a 1998 graduate of the University of East Anglia. Appointed to the position of Legislative & Community Development Director for City of Clovis.

Event: Dr. Becky Rowley (Clovis Community College)
Location: Pecos Room
Date: March 20th
Time:  2pm
Sponsoring Office: Multicultural Affairs
Phone: 575-562-2470  Email: enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu

Dr. Rowley will be talking about her path to her current position as President of Clovis Community College. And also offering suggestions for following intuition and building on personal strengths.

Event: Dr. Sandra Taylor-Sawyer (Clovis Community College)
Location: Pecos Room
Date: March 26th
Time: 2pm
Sponsoring Office: African American Affairs
Phone: 575-562-2437  Email: enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu

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Hispanic Affairs Events Spring 2012

Event:  School Supply Drive for Bethel Orphanage
Location: Hispanic Affairs Office
Date: Now to March 8
Time: 9am - 4pm

Hispanic Affairs has taken the lead in gathering school supplies for the Bethel Orphanage, located in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The donations can vary in different supplies: Crayons, pencils, pens, scissors, glues, erasers, stick glue, calculators, notebooks and colored pencils. The drop off box is located in The Alley by the Hispanic Affair’s door. All the donations will be delivered during Spring Break

Event: César E. Chávez Blood Drive Challenge
Location: CUB drive way 
Date: March 29
Time: 8am-4PM
Tabling in the CUB lobby for registration: Jan 20, Feb 10, 24 and Mar 23

National César E. Chávez Blood Drive Challenge, which celebrates César E. Chávez's Legacy as an American civic leader by engaging students in health education, health professions, civic engagement and saving lives. The donations center (buses) will be located in front of the Campus Union Building; Appointments can be set up on United Blood Services: http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/

Event: Fred Blanco
Location: College of Business ( Becky Sharp)
Date: March 29
Time: 6pm

Five years award winning solo performer Fred Blanco has been touring his solo show, The Stories of César Chávez in theatrical venues throughout the US and Canada. He masterfully brings to life a dynamic parade of characters from the California farm workers struggle of the 1960’s through the eyes of the late labor leader, César Chávez. During his first fast of 1968 he is visited by La Virgen De Guadalupe and is taken on a spiritual journey to revisit his past and to renew his faith in the movement and himself.

Event: Cinco de Mayo Honoring Banquet
Location: Campus Unión Building Ballroom
Date: May 4
Time: 6PM

Celebrating the achievement of Hispanic/Multicultural students at ENMU through a special banquet. The theme is Ancient Cultures of Latin America. Students will receive a sash of the country of their Hispanic origin or ethnic culture back ground. The menu would be a Sombrero meal with entertainment by Grupo Tlaloc. To attend this event you must RSVP by April 29. The cost of the event is $15 dollars per person and any Hispanic ENMU full time student is free. Please contact the Hispanic Affairs for any other question regarding the banquet at 575-562-2451 or E-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.

Event: British Royalty Women—“Keep Calm & Carry on”
Date: March 8th
Time: 2p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Ms. Burroughes  born in Chediston, England, Graduate of University of East Anglia, will discuss British monarchy, culture, and traditions. 

Toiletry Drive
Date: March 19th – April 20th
Location: Drop off Box at International Affairs Office in The Student Success center, The Alley, CUB lower level
International Affairs has taken the lead to gather the hygiene products for the homeless to help “The Lighthouse Mission”. Donations accepted: shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, detergent, bleach, wipes dish and hand soap.

Event: Kungfu Demonstration
Date: April 5th
Time: 6p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
International Exchange Student from China, Suo Li (Jerry Lee), will  present about the Chinese Traditional Kungfu—Wing Chun. The presentation will include: introduction of Wing Chun, demonstration, and Combat Practice. Please wear comfort clothes.

Event: Fun Evening
Date: April 7th
Time: 6p.m.
Location: Ballroom
International Affairs and Club are hosting a fun night for international students. We will provide Karaoke equipment. It will be a time for international students to show their talent, and get to meet each other by socializing. Snacks and door prizes will be provided; you must be present to win, and YOU PROVIDE THE FUN.

Title: Eggroll Fundraiser
Delivery Date: April 13th
Delivery Time: 11a.m.-noon. On campus ONLY
International Affairs is selling eggrolls to  raise scholarship funds for all international students. 6 Eggrolls - $10.00; 1 dz - $15.00. Thank you for your support!

Title: International Sash Graduation Ceremony
Date: April 20th
Time: 3p.m.
Location: Ballroom
Description: Students will be presented with flag sashes by Dr. Gamble. Refreshments will be served.

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Upcoming Home Games

Tuesday, March 6
Baseball vs Wayland Baptist 2 p.m.

Friday, March 9
Softball Doubleheader vs Angelo State 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 10
Softball vs Angelo State 12 p.m.

Hounds Conclude Season at LSC Championships Against WT Buffaloes

ALLEN, TEXAS —junior point guard Devone Davis (Brooklyn, NY/South Shore HS) paced the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team with 14 points, four assists and two steals, but the Greyhounds (14-14) dropped an 80-47 decision to West Texas A&M (19-7) in the opening round of the Lone Star Conference Tournament at the Allen Events Center. The teams split the regular-season series, with each team winning at home.

The game marked the first-ever postseason meeting between the teams and the first basketball game played at the Allen Events Center. It also was the second time the Greyhounds competed in a game played on February 29th, previously falling to New Mexico State, during the 1964-65 season. The 34-point deficit in the game was the largest Eastern faced this season, eclipsing the 22-point deficit at Long Beach State.

The Buffaloes scored six of the first eight points of the game, but after an exchange of baskets, a trey from Davis pulled ENMU to within 8-7, with 14:48 left from the half. After an exchange of baskets, Max Carrier (Sr., F, Canyon Lake, Calif./Rancho Verde HS/Irvine Valley CC) drained a three-point basket, to know the score at 10-all. Carrier returned to the lineup to score his first points since scoring three at West Texas A&M, in mid January. Over the ensuing 4:20, the Buffaloes exploded on a 13-0 run to seize a 23-10 lead with 8:32 left until halftime. The Hounds pulled within 11 points on a Davis jumper, but could come no closer as West Texas A&M pulled away the remainder of the game.

The Buffaloes held a 48-22 advantage on points scored in the paint. Kyle Lantz (So., G, Albuquerque, N.M./Manzano HS) finished with eight points and three steals, while Senior forward Curtis Wilkinson (Bude, Miss./Eisenhower HS/san Bernardino JC) chipped in seven points and nine boards. WT’s Courtney Carr led all scorers with 20 points.

The Greyhounds conclude their season with a record of 14-14, closing their season for the second consecutive year at the LSC Championships. West Texas A&M will advance to play the winner of the Texas A&M-Kingsville/Tarleton State contest. – Adam Pitterman

March Madness Concludes for Zias at Lone Star Conference Tournament                                                                               

ALLEN, TEXAS — The Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (10-17) went basket for basket with top-seeded Tarleton State (21-8) for much for the first half of Thursday’s night’s first-round game in the Lone Star Conference Championships, at the Allen Event Center. The TexAnns started a run late in the opening half and pulled away for a 75-56 victory.

Eight years had passed between Tianna Bryant’s free throws with 13 seconds left in the Zias last playoff game, on March 2, 2004, at Northeastern State, and Precious Herrin’s (Shreveport, La. / Southwood HS/Jacksonville College) jumper to start out the Zias in today’s game.

The early going featured four tie scores, before Lace Clark (Sr., G, Keene, Texas/Keene HS) drained a three-point shot to give the Zias their first lead, 17-16, with 11:11 left in the opening half. At that point, the lead would change hands seven times, with ENMU taking its final advantage, 28-27, on a Tori Northcutt (Sr., G, Clovis, N.M./Clovis HS) trey with 6:42 left. Tarleton State responded with a 22-4 run, which stretched into the second half to give the TexAnns a 49-32 lead. Eastern pulled within 15 points on a pair of Northcutt free throws, but could come no closer as Tarleton continued to pull away.

The TexAnns controlled the boards with a 39-23 edge, which included a 13-5 advantage on the offensive boards. The Zias converted on six of their seven free throws, while Tarleton State hit 16-of-29 from the charity stripe.

Clark’s 12 points was just one point shy of her season-high, 13-point performance at Texas A&M-Kingsville, in early December. Herrin and Hannah Altheide (Jr., G, El Paso, Texas/Chapin HS) also poured in 12 points each Northcutt added eight points and seven boards. Herrin concluded her career 19th in scoring for the Zias with 834 points, while Northcutt finished with a team-record 506 assists. Kiara Wright led Tarleton, with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

The Zias conclude their 2011-12 season with a 10-17 record, marking the team’s first double-digit win total since going 14-12, in the 2006-07 season. Tarleton State will advance to play Angelo State, on Saturday in the LSC semifinals. – Adam Pitterman

Pitching Powers Diamond Greyhounds Past #27 Wildcats

ABILENE, TEXAS — Sophomore starter Gabriel Hemmer (So., RHP, Yuma, Ariz./College of the Desert) led a pitching staff, which scattered five base hits and only allowed one with a runner on base over nine innings, to lift the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team (7-5) to a 6-2 victory over 27th-ranked Abilene Christian, Friday night at Crutcher Scott Field. The game was the Hounds first as part of the ACU Whitten Inn Classic.
                                                                                                                             
Abilene Christian raced to a 2-0 lead after capitalizing on a leadoff walk in the second inning and a leadoff triple in the third frame, but Eastern did not allow a leadoff batter to reach base again until the eighth inning. The pitching performance allowed the offense to get on track and capitalize on a pair of ACU miscues in the fourth inning. With one out, Daniel Binz (Jr., 2B, Santa Rosa, Calif./Santa Rosa CC) doubled down the left field line and took third base when a ground ball from  Sam Hedrick (Jr., RF, Fairfield, Calif./Sacramento City College) was mishandled by third baseman Travis Schuetz. After Dillon Downs (Sr., C, Gilbert, Ariz./Mesa HS/Gateway CC) was struck by a pitch to load the bases, an errant throw by pitcher Aaron Lambrix on a ground ball from shortstop Alex Schultz (Sr., Tempe, Ariz./Red Mountain HS/Eastern Arizona) allowed Binz and Hedrick to sprint home and tie the game. A passed ball allowed Downs to score and give ENMU a 3-2 lead it would not relinquish.

Downs, Schultz and Luis Quiñones (Las Cruces, N.M./Mayfield HS) each drove in a run in the sixth inning, to push the Greyhound lead to 6-2. The Wildcats brought the game-tying run into the on-deck circle in the bottom of the ninth, before an out was recorded, but Chris Bataska (So.-R, RHP, Walnut Creek, Calif./Diablo Valley College) retired the final three batters to earn the first save of his ENMU career.

Eastern held a 12-5 edge in total hits and a 3-1 advantage in extra base hits. Binz wielded the big bat for the Hounds, with a two-for-four performance with two doubles and two runs scored. Quiñones batted three-for-five and drove in a run, while Schultz hit two-for-four with a RBI and a double. Hemmer matched a season-high with a seven-inning performance and scattered four hits. Lambrix suffered the loss with a 5.1-inning outing and allowed just two earned runs with three strikeouts. Schuetz paced ACU with a two-for-two performance.

The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team will continue play at the ACU Whitten Inn Classic, on Saturday, against Tarleton State. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. MST. – Adam Pitterman

Trio of Hounds Garner Lone Star Conference Awards                                                                                     

ALLEN, TEXAS — One day before the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team tips off the postseason against West Texas A&M, three Greyhounds were honored at the LSC Basketball Awards Banquet, on Tuesday night in Allen, Texas. Kyle Lantz (So., G, Albuquerque, N.M. / Manzano HS) earned LSC All-Academic status, while Reggie Nelson (Tyler, Texas / John Tyler HS/Tyler JUCO) and Curtis Wilkinson (Sr., C, Bude, Miss. / Eisenhower HS / San Bernardino JUCO) earned all-conference status.

Kyle Lantz (So., G, Albuquerque, N.M. / Manzano HS), a biology major at ENMU, was selected to the LSC All-Academic Team. He averaged 11 points and 5.3 rebounds over the final four games of the season. For the year, he converted on .387 of his three-point attempts and .882 from the free-throw line.

After a year off, Nelson returned to the lineup to capture his second All-LSC selection, earning first team honors. Nelson also made Honorable Mention All-LSC following the 2009-10 season. As a senior, he paced the conference with a .435 percentage from three-point range and was the second-leading scorer in the LSC, with 16.2 points. Against Abilene Christian, Nelson became the only Greyhound to score 35 points in a game, in at least a decade. He also ranked second in the league in free-throw percentage.

Wilkinson dominated the post for the Hounds and was fourth in the conference in rebounding. He was third in the LSC with five double doubles, and grabbed a conference-best 20 boards in addition to 19 points in a win over Incarnate Word. – Adam Pitterman 

Zias Snap Skid and Take Second Career Win Over MSU Mustangs

Wichita Falls, Texas – The Eastern New Mexico University softball team (5-10; LSC 1-0) started off LSC play in style as they picked up a 6-3 victory over host Midwestern State University (10-10; LSC 0-1), Friday afternoon at Mustangs Park. Savannah Chavez (Fr., OF, Albuquerque, N.M./ Valley High School) and Katie Ramsay (Fr., P/1B, Keller, Texas/ Keller High School) combined for a four-for-nine day at the plate which included two RBIs to help lift the Zias to their second career win against the Mustangs.

The Zias struck first as they manufactured a run in the top of the second inning. Amanda Lale (Jr., DH, Mesquite, Texas/ Horn HS) started off the inning with a no out walk. Cassie Beene (Gr., UT, Seminole, Okla./ Seminole High School), who came into pinch run, advanced to second two batters later with a sacrifice bunt from Josette Aguirre (Sr., OF, Moriarty, N.M./ Moriarty High School). Beene crossed the plate on a single down the right field line by Melissa Reynosa (Fr., North Hollywood, Calif./ Grant High School) which put the Zias up 1-0 early in the game.

In the third inning the Zias gave up a run which tied it up at one apiece. Both Eastern and Midwestern collected another solo run in the fifth, before the Zias really took control of the game. In the top of the sixth, the Zias strung together three runs on two hits and two Mustang miscues to take a 5-2 lead. Aguirre and Chavez picked up both of the Zia hits, while also accounting for two of Eastern’s runs. The Mustangs responded with another run of their own in the bottom of the frame, but the Zias got it right back in the seventh. After Ramsay and Amy Smith (Pasadena, Texas/ Pasadena Memorial High School) registered back-to-back singles, they were moved over with another Zia bunt. With two runners in scoring position, Elizabeth Velasquez (Fr., IF, Las Cruces, N.M./ Las Cruces High School)  registered her first hit of the day and picked up the final Zia RBI.

The Zias were able to hold on and take the 6-3 win. With the victory, Smith registered her third win of the season while Ramsay collected the save. 

The Zias will be back in action tomorrow, March 3rd as they take on MSU in games two and three of the series. The first pitch is scheduled for 11 am MST. – Adam Pitterman                                                              

Herrin Selected All-Lone Star Conference                                                                                 

ALLEN, TEXAS — Two days before the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team tips off the postseason against Tarleton State, Precious Herrin (Shreveport, La. / Southwood HS/Jacksonville College) was selected Second Team All-Lone Star Conference, for her outstanding efforts during the season.

Precious Herrin (Shreveport, La. / Southwood HS/Jacksonville College) earned All-LSC status for the second consecutive season. Entering tournament play, she is the LSC’s second-leading scorer, with 16.1 points per game. Herrin also ranks second in the conference in field goal percentage (.534) and blocked shots (2.3). She tied for the conference single-game high, with a 40-point performance at Texas A&M-Kingsville and posted three double doubles. – Adam Pitterman

Draper Provisionally Qualifies at WTAMU Invite

CANYON, TEXAS— Senior Daniel Draper (Moriarty, N.M./Moriarty HS) and the Eastern New Mexico University track and field team turned in strong performances at the West Texas A&M Classic in Canyon, Texas, Saturday evening.  Draper won the javelin toss and provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships, with a throw of 197’-07”.  Freshman Mika Willis (Carlsbad, N.M./Carlsbad High School) set a school record in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 1:09.74.

D’Omar Boyden (Fr., St. Catherine, Jamaica) set a school record in the men’s 110 meter hurdles finishing second with a time of 14.78.  Colton Coleman (Jr., Corsicana, Texas/Corsicana High School/Southwestern Christian College) finished fourth in the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.79.  Trevor Merhege (Espanola, N.M./Santa Fe Indian School) finished first in the 5,000 meter run with a time of 15:52. 
For the Zias, Kassie Daugherty (Sr., Bridgeport, Texas/Bridgeport High School) took third in the discus with a throw of 135’ 10”.  Emily Lubbers (Fr., Yuma, Colo/Yuma High School/Colby Community College) finished second in the pole vault clearing 10’.  Alesha Jones (Wilcox, Ariz/Wilcox High School/Eastern Arizona Community College) placed second in the 3,000 meter steeplechase with a time of 12:36.18, while Beth Blind (Kennedale, Texas/Kennedale High School) finished fourth in the 5,000 meter run with a time of 19:35.94.
The Eastern New Mexico University track and field team will return to action Thursday, March 8, when they travel to Stephenville, Texas for the Tarleton State University Invite. – Adam Pitterman

Brooks Bats Four-for-Five in Setback Against Tarleton State

ABILENE, TEXAS — Junior centerfielder Brooke Brooks (Elk Grove, Calif. / Sacramento City College) pounded out a season-high four hits, but the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team (7-6) dropped an 8-2 decision to Tarleton State (7-5) in a con-conference meeting, Saturday afternoon at Crutcher Scott Field. The game was the Hounds second at the ACU Whitten Inn Classic.

Luis Quiñones (Jr., LF, Las Cruces, N.M./Mayfield HS) led off the game with a single to right field, and took third base on a bunt single off the bat of Brooks. One batter later, Quiñones scored, when the Texans turned a double play on a ground ball from Joe Huwer (Boise, Idaho / Timberline HS / Wenatchee Valley), to give Eastern a 1-0 lead. Tarleton State capitalized on a pair of ENMU errors to plate two unearned runs in the second and third innings and pushed their lead to 3-1, with a RBI single from Noah Ringenberger.

Alex Schultz (Sr., SS, Tempe, Ariz./Red Mountain HS/Eastern Arizona) led off the Greyhound fifth inning with a double, moved to third on a Blake Thomsen’s (Sr., RF, Alamogordo, N.M. / Alamogordo HS / NMMI) sacrifice and scored to cut the Hounds’ deficit in half, on a bunt single from Brooks. The Texans responded with five runs in the bottom of the inning to hold on for the win.

Each team had 10 hits, but Tarleton State held a 3-1 advantage in extra base hits. Brooks batted four-for-five with a run batted in, while Mitch Wolfe (Sr., DH, Litchfield Park, Ariz./Agua Fria HS) went two-for-four at the plate. Ryan Pruitt (So., RHP, Glendale, Ariz./Ironwood HS/Phoenix College) and Jasprette Shergill (Sr., RHP, Woodbridge, Ontario / Emily Carr Secondary / Soak Valley CC) combined for 2.2 scoreless innings of relief for ENMU. Matt Buckmaster went scattered seven hits over seven innings to earn the win for the Texans.

The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team will conclude play at the ACU Whitten Inn Classic, on Sunday, against Cameron University. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. MST. – Adam Pitterman

Mustangs Upset Zias in Day Two of Series

Wichita Falls, Texas – Freshmen Amy Smith (P, Pasadena, Texas/ Pasadena Memorial High School) and Elizabeth Velasquez (IF, Las Cruces, N.M./ Las Cruces High School) led the team with a combined .467 batting average on day with seven base hits, but the Eastern New Mexico University softball team (5-12; LSC 1-2) fell in both games of a double header against Midwestern State University (12-10; LSC 2-1), Saturday afternoon at Mustangs Park. In game one, the Zias fell by a score of 8-5, while in game two they pushed the Mustangs to extra innings before falling 6-5 in the bottom of the ninth.

In game one the Zias drew first blood as they punched in two runs in the top of the first. Savannah Chavez (Fr., OF, Albuquerque, N.M./ Valley High School) and Melanie Alderette set the table for the Zias, while Katie Ramsay (Fr., P/1B, Keller, Texas/ Keller High School) and Amanda Lale (Jr., DH, Mesquite, Texas/ Horn HS) knocked in the first two runs. After taking the first lead, the Zias were forced to play catch up the rest of the game.

In the bottom of the second, MSU put up three runs to go up 3-2. Eastern was able to pick up a solo run in the fourth to tie things back up but the Mustangs responded again and scored two more in the bottom of the frame.

With the end looming, the Zias put together one more rally in the sixth. With Aurelia Sandoval (Fr., C, Farmington, N.M./ Piedra Vista High School) on first, Smith rocketed a homerun to left center to tie the game at five apiece. Despite coming back twice the Mustangs were just too powerful on offense and put up another three runs to take the game by a final of 8-5. 

The second game proved to be a nail biter as it went to extra innings to determine a winner. Both teams picked up runs in three of the first six innings, but the Zias found themselves down by one in their last regular at-bat. In the top of the seventh, Smith and Lale registered consecutive singles to put two Zias on the bases. Two batters later, Ramsay scorched one down the right field line to tie the game 5-5.

After knocking on the door in innings eight and nine, the Zias couldn’t manufacture a run and MSU pushed one across to end the game 6-5 in the ninth. 

Velasquez led all Zias with four hits on the day, while Melissa Reynosa (Fr., North Hollywood, Calif./ Grant High School) Smith, Chavez, and Ramsay picked up three apiece. MSU was led by Courtney Ford who went three-for-six with seven RBIs and two runs, while Lindsi Glenn picked up both victories. 

The Zias will be back in action March 7th as they take on University of Texas of the Permian Basin on the road. The first pitch is scheduled for 1pm MST. – Adam Pitterman

ENMU Athletics Announces 2012 Hall of Honors Inductees

Eastern New Mexico University athletic director and member of the Hall of Honors committee, Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced that the committee has finalized the list of 2012 inductees into the ENMU Athletic Hall of Honors. This year’s honorees include: Heather Brown (women’s basketball), Kenneth Cunningham (rodeo), Mike Llewelyn Dillard (football), and Tracy Jordan (softball).

The ENMU Hall of Honors was instituted in 1984 and includes 168 (including this year’s inductees) former athletes, coaches and support staff from the Eastern New Mexico University athletic department. This years’ inductees will be honored on Friday, October 28, 2011, with a dinner held at the Campus Union Building. They also will be recognized at halftime of the Greyhound football game against Midwestern State on Saturday, October 29th.

Brown concluded her career after the 2006-07 season and remains third on the Zias career-scoring list. After garnering Lone Star Conference South Division Freshman of the Year and Honorable Mention All-LSC South honors as a freshman, Brown garnered first team honors and LSC South Defensive Player of the Year laurels as a sophomore. As a junior, she was chosen Honorable Mention All-LSC South, with a 12.9 point per game average. As a senior, Brown was chosen Second team All-LSC South and turned in a 22-point, eight rebound performance as the Zias rallied from a 20-point deficit against Cameron, That performance included two three-point baskets and a steal in the final 49 seconds of the game.

Cunningham was ENMU’s first four-year letterman in rodeo, competing in 1963, 1964, 1966 and 1967. He qualified to the College National Finals Rodeo in the saddle bronc riding in three of his four seasons, becoming Eastern’s first CNFR competitor, in 1963-64. In 1964-65, Cunningham won the Southwest Regional saddle bronc riding championship and was the main contributor to ENMU winning its first regional championship. He placed fifth in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association standings in saddle bronc riding, for the 1964-65 year and was a regional top-four competitor in 1965-66, when he led Eastern to a second place finish in the Southwest Region, to qualify for the CNFR. Cunningham was instrumental in starting the rodeo program at ENMU and helped recruit the team from the beginning.

Dillard arrived at ENMU in 1971 and became a two-time (1973 and 1974) NAIA All-District selection at defensive back for the Greyhounds. Over his career, he made six interceptions and returned two for game winning touchdowns, coming against Fort Hays State and Colorado State. Dillard served as team captain during the 1975 season. Following his playing career, he was a graduate assistant under Jack Scott and a defensive backs coach under Dunney Goode. Dillard also served as an assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands, helping to lead the Cowboys to a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title in 1981. He also has served at numerous schools and has made an impact and a positive influence on many lives.

Jordan was a versatile player for the Zia softball team, who excelled at every aspect of the game. She still ranks tenth in home runs, but leads the program in career sacrifice bunts. Jordan was the program’s first Academic All-American and a three-time Academic All-District selection, to go along with numerous other academic honors. A two-time All-Lone Star Conference selection, she earned second team status in 2005, when she drove in 24 runs and belted two homers. Over her career, Jordan had 46 multiple-hit games, despite striking out looking just 16 times. She closed her career strong, registering base hits over her final eight games. – Adam Pitterman

Brooks Bats Four-for-Five in Setback Against Tarleton State

ABILENE, TEXAS — Junior centerfielder Brooke Brooks (Elk Grove, Calif. / Sacramento City College) pounded out a season-high four hits, but the Eastern New Mexico University baseball team (7-6) dropped an 8-2 decision to Tarleton State (7-5) in a con-conference meeting, Saturday afternoon at Crutcher Scott Field. The game was the Hounds second at the ACU Whitten Inn Classic.

Luis Quiñones (Jr., LF, Las Cruces, N.M./Mayfield HS) led off the game with a single to right field, and took third base on a bunt single off the bat of Brooks. One batter later, Quiñones scored, when the Texans turned a double play on a ground ball from Joe Huwer (Boise, Idaho / Timberline HS / Wenatchee Valley), to give Eastern a 1-0 lead. Tarleton State capitalized on a pair of ENMU errors to plate two unearned runs in the second and third innings and pushed their lead to 3-1, with a RBI single from Noah Ringenberger.

Alex Schultz (Sr., SS, Tempe, Ariz./Red Mountain HS/Eastern Arizona) led off the Greyhound fifth inning with a double, moved to third on a Blake Thomsen’s (Sr., RF, Alamogordo, N.M. / Alamogordo HS / NMMI) sacrifice and scored to cut the Hounds’ deficit in half, on a bunt single from Brooks. The Texans responded with five runs in the bottom of the inning to hold on for the win.

Each team had 10 hits, but Tarleton State held a 3-1 advantage in extra base hits. Brooks batted four-for-five with a run batted in, while Mitch Wolfe (Sr., DH, Litchfield Park, Ariz./Agua Fria HS) went two-for-four at the plate. Ryan Pruitt (So., RHP, Glendale, Ariz./Ironwood HS/Phoenix College) and Jasprette Shergill (Sr., RHP, Woodbridge, Ontario / Emily Carr Secondary / Soak Valley CC) combined for 2.2 scoreless innings of relief for ENMU. Matt Buckmaster went scattered seven hits over seven innings to earn the win for the Texans.

The Eastern New Mexico University baseball team will conclude play at the ACU Whitten Inn Classic, on Sunday, against Cameron University. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:05 p.m. MST. – Adam Pitterman

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Spirit Squad Tryouts on April 15 – Spirit Squad tryouts for the 2012-2013  team will take place on Sunday, April 15 beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, visit the Spirit Squad page at goeasternathletics.com or email Sara Hill at sara.shuler@enmu.edu.

Gridiron Greyhounds to Play at Cowboy Stadium in 2012

The Lone Star Conference has announced that a two-day, six-game Lone Star Conference Football Festival will be held on Sept.14-15 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event marks the second year of the LSC Football Festival, with the Greyhounds taking on University of the Incarnate Word on Friday, Sept.14, at 11 a.m. MST.

“This is a ‘gem’ for Eastern and for the Lone Star Conference as no other DII conference in the country gets to play in Dallas Cowboy Stadium!” said ENMU Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser. “This event will include the best marching band in the LSC, the Greyhound Sound as well as our spirit squad. What a great opportunity to promote Eastern in the Dallas/Fort Worth area! We hope our students will make the trip with us!”

For information on the Arlington, Texas area, or available lodging, please contact ENMU Athletic Marketing and Events Manager, Sara Hill at (575) 562-2236. For information on the event, please visit http://www.lonestarconference.org/news/2012/1/23/FB_0123124030.aspx

The game will mark the third meeting between the programs, with each team winning at home. Last season, the Cardinals claimed a 41-28 decision in San Antonio, Texas. Eastern won the first meeting, 35-30, in the 2009 season finale at Greyhound Stadium.

 “Last year’s festival proved to be a shining moment for the Lone Star Conference, and we’re confident this year’s version will be even better with all nine teams involved,” LSC commissioner Stan Wagnon said. “Our vision for this event remains to showcase LSC football programs while providing the LSC member schools with an opportunity to reconnect with alumni throughout North Texas. There’s no better place to do that than Cowboys Stadium.”

Admission to the event will be offered in daily tickets for Friday or Saturday’s games along with an option for two-day festival passes, with tickets to go on sale later this spring.

The 2011 Lone Star Football Festival drew an LSC attendance record 24,837 fans to a tripleheader of games, which included Midwestern State defeating Texas A&M-Commerce 63-17 in the Harvey Martin Classic, North Alabama stopping Abilene Christian 23-17, and West Texas A&M using a quick start to top Texas A&M-Kingsville 42-21.

The LSC, founded in 1931, has a proud history as one of the nation’s greatest small college football leagues. The conference made its mark in the NAIA, especially from 1969 to 1979 when four LSC schools combined to win 10 national titles in that 11-season span. The LSC became affiliated with the NCAA in 1982 and now is annually well-represented in the Division II playoffs, with more than a dozen former players currently on NFL rosters.

Cowboys Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue in the world. Designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction, the $1.2 billion stadium features two monumental arches, the world’s largest HD quality video board, an expansive retractable roof and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world.

Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandable to 100,000, 300 luxury suites, club seating on multiple levels and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop, open to the public year round.

In addition to being the new home of the Dallas Cowboys and the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, the stadium will host the 2014 NCAA men’s basketball Final Four and already served as home to Super Bowl XLV in 2011, 2010 NBA All-Star Game and 2009 and 2010 Big 12 Championship football games. For more information on Cowboys Stadium, go to: http://stadium.dallascowboys.com.

Lone Star Football Festival Schedule
Friday, September 14, 2012
TIME – VISITOR vs. HOME
Noon – Incarnate Word vs. Eastern New Mexico
4:00 – Texas A&M-Commerce vs. Midwestern State
8:00 – High School Game (Teams TBD)

Saturday, September 15, 2012
TIME – VISITOR vs. HOME
Noon – Valdosta State vs. Angelo State
4:00 – Tarleton State vs. Abilene Christian
8:00 – Texas A&M-Kingsville vs. West Texas A&M

Baseball Schedule

Date	LSC South	Opponent	Home / Away	Location and Key	Live Stats	Live Audio	Time/Result	Details
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Tournament
Abilene Christian Tournament
3/6/2012		Wayland Baptist University (Texas)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
3/13/2012		University of the Southwest	A	Hobbs, N.M.			1:00 PM	Details
3/16/2012	*	Tarleton State University	H	Portales, N.M.			3:00 PM	Details
3/17/2012	*	Tarleton State University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
3/18/2012	*	Tarleton State University	H	Portales, N.M.			1:00 PM	Details
3/20/2012		New Mexico Highlands University	A	Las Vegas, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
3/23/2012	*	Cameron University	A	Lawton, Okla.			2:00 PM	Details
3/24/2012	*	Cameron University (DH)	A	Lawton, Okla.			12:00 PM	Details
3/25/2012	*	Cameron University	A	Lawton, Okla.			11:00 AM	Details
3/30/2012	*	Abilene Christian University	H	Portales, N.M.			6:00 PM	Details
3/31/2012	*	Abilene Christian University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
4/1/2012	*	Abilene Christian University	H	Portales, N.M.			1:00 PM	Details
4/5/2012	*	Angelo State University	A	San Angelo, Texas			5:30 PM	Details
4/6/2012	*	Angelo State University	A	San Angelo, Texas			3:00 PM	Details
4/7/2012	*	Angelo State University	A	San Angelo, Texas			12:00 PM	Details
4/13/2012	*	University of the Incarnate Word	H	Portales, N.M.			6:00 PM	Details
4/14/2012	*	University of the Incarnate Word (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
4/15/2012	*	University of the Incarnate Word	H	Portales, N.M.			1:00 PM	Details
4/17/2012		University of the Southwest	H	Portales, N.M.			TBA	Details
4/20/2012	*	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	A	Kingsville, Texas			5:00 PM	Details
4/21/2012	*	Texas A&M University - Kingsville (DH)	A	Kingsville, Texas			12:00 PM	Details
4/22/2012	*	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	A	Kingsville, Texas			12:00 PM	Details
4/27/2012	*	West Texas A&M University	A	Canyon, Texas			6:00 PM	Details
4/28/2012	*	West Texas A&M University (DH)	A	Canyon, Texas			3:00 PM	Details
4/29/2012	*	West Texas A&M University	A	Canyon, Texas			12:00 PM	Details

Softball Schedule

Date	LSC South	Opponent	Home / Away	Location and Key	Live Stats	Live Audio	Time/Result	Details
St. Mary's Tournament
West Texas A&M Tournament
WTAMU Lady Buff Classic
3/7/2012		University of Texas of the Permian Basin (DH)	A	Odessa, Texas			1:00 PM	Details
3/9/2012	*	Angelo State University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			1:00 PM	Details
3/10/2012	*	Angelo State University	H	Portales, N.M.			12:00 PM	Details
3/14/2012		Adams State College (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
3/16/2012	*	University of the Incarnate Word (DH)	A	San Antonio, Texas			3:00 PM	Details
3/17/2012	*	University of the Incarnate Word (DH)	A	San Antonio, Texas			11:00 AM	Details
3/23/2012	*	Texas Woman's University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
3/24/2012	*	Texas Woman's University	H	Portales, N.M.			11:00 AM	Details
3/28/2012		New Mexico Highlands University (DH)	A	Las Vegas, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
3/30/2012	*	Tarleton State University (DH)	A	Stephenville, Texas			4:00 PM	Details
3/31/2012	*	Tarleton State University	A	Stephenville, Texas			11:00 AM	Details
4/3/2012		Oklahoma Panhandle State University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
4/5/2012	*	Texas A&M University - Kingsville	H	Portales, N.M.			4:00 PM	Details
4/6/2012	*	Texas A&M University - Kingsville (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
4/10/2012	*	West Texas A&M University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
4/13/2012	*	Abilene Christian University	A	Abilene, Texas			6:00 PM	Details
4/14/2012	*	Abilene Christian University (DH)	A	Abilene, Texas			11:00 AM	Details
4/17/2012	*	West Texas A&M University	A	Canyon, Texas			4:00 PM	Details
4/20/2012	*	Cameron University (DH)	H	Portales, N.M.			2:00 PM	Details
4/21/2012	*	Cameron University	H	Portales, N.M.			12:00 PM	Details
Lone Star Conference Tournament
4/26-28/2012		TBD	H	TBD			TBD	Details

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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 Sharon King at 562.4248 or sharon.king@enmu.edu.

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Comments about Dr. Francine Stuckey feature in last week's issue:

"She is a wonderful professor!" – Gianna Uttaro

"Congratulations, Dr. Stuckey!" – Ellen Best

"You will be missed! I am so happy for you!" – Rachel Taylor

"Many blessings for you and your family. Congrats and miss having you as my professor." – Janel Rector

"Thank you for your dedication to the Greyhound family and good luck in your future endeavors! I am so glad that my daughter is in the FCS program with my past professors who shaped me in to the teacher I am today. God bless you!" – Cheri Sain

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"Liberals insisted on a lily fair economy where it was hands off the lily. Voting was to be done by ballad." – from a student essay in "Non Campus Mentis," a book compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

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Cadaver gives ENMU students opportunity to learn. – [pntonline.com]

Zia Jennifer Goble Poyer Recalls Career – [pntonline.com]

Student Presentations, These Defenses, Comprehensive Exans, etc.

Science 113 and 113L Challenge Exams – Students need to secure a ‘Challenge Memo’ (forms are available in Roosevelt Hall, Rm 111) from the instructor (Biology: Dr. Cradock; Chemistry: Dr. Yan; Physics: Dr. Andersen).

This form has to be signed by the course instructor, department chair (Biology: Dr. Lutnesky; Physical Science Dr. Constantopoulos), and college dean (Dr. Ayala). Students then need to pay the challenge fee ($15 per credit hour; 113 = 3 credit hours; 113L = 1 credit hour) at the Cashier’s Office. Examinees will be required to produce their receipts and memos at the exams – NO RECEIPT and MEMO, NO EXAM!

Students will be examined on the full spectrum of biology/chemistry/geology/physics and should be prepared to answer questions addressing all topics under the respective disciplines. Students should be able to exhibit basic lab skills, including basic data analysis. Study resources for biology are available on closed reserve in the library.

THESE EXAMS ARE OFFERED ONCE PER SEMESTER (FALL AND SPRING), NO EXCEPTIONS. NOTE: Once the exams have started no late arrivals will be permitted to enter the exam room – BE ON TIME.

Biology 113 and Biology 113L: Saturday, April 7 in S 101. The lecture exam (113) will be from 9am – noon. The lab exam (113L) will be from 2pm – 5pm. The Chemistry 113 challenge will be held on Saturday, March 24. The lecture exam (113) will be from 9 a.m. to noon in PS 217. The theoretical part of the lab exam (113L) will be from 2 pm - 4 p.m. in PS 217. The Physics Challenge exams will take place on March 10.

Find The Chase school newspaper online at [thechase].

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March isue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [grapevine]

March/April 'Eastern Clips' from ENMU-Roswell – [easternclips]

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Alyssa Available for Adoption
Name: Alyssa      Age: 9         Grade: 4th Alyssa is an outgoing “girly girl” who is looking for her forever family!   Some of her favorite things include dressing up and shopping.   She would do best as an only or youngest child in a two-parent or single-parent home that can offer her a lot of attention.  Alyssa’s adoptive family should be willing to work with community service providers to support her emotional needs.  She is a bright child and has been working very hard in school, especially in the area of reading.  Alyssa thrives in an environment that is structured and consistent.  In addition to one on one attention, she will need help managing her feelings so that she can express herself appropriately. Alyssa has siblings and her adoptive family must be willing to help her maintain her relationship with them.
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.

Upcoming City of Portales Events              

Clean and Beautiful/Great American Clean Up                                       
April 14, 2012                                 
9 a.m. am till 1 p.m.                         
Memorial Building

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

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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 win 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.

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