Dr. Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, has his choral work I Seek Rest for my Lonely Heart performed by the West Texas A&M University choir conducted by Dr. Sean Pullen on October 6.  This performance was part of the Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI Conference held on Oct. 5-6 at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

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Dr. Donald Elder III, professor of history, will speak about the Civil War to the History Guild at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, in JWLA 127.

In Memoriam
	CLOVIS, N.M. — Ruth Arlene Henry, 79, of Clovis died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Hughs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Canadian, Texas, with her grandson, Jordan Aguilar, officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian. Arrangements are by Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian. Ruth was born Sept. 15, 1933, in Canadian to Claude and Oca Golleher Milom. She attended Canadian High School and graduated as salutatorian from Eastern New Mexico University. She married Bill Henry on May 28, 1955, in Canadian Church of Christ. She was a business partner at Henry and Ross Accounting in Artesia. She became a financial advisor and broker with Value Monitoring in Menlo Park, Calif. She retired in 2000 and moved to Clovis in 2004. Ruth was a member of 21st Street Church of Christ and helped start Bread of Life Ministry six years ago. She was a strong advocate for those in need.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Henry of Clovis; two daughters, Tracy Henry of Keller, Texas, and Melissa Aguilar of Clovis; two grandchildren, Jordan Aguilar and Preslee Aguilar; a sister, Louise Peterson of Gallup; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice, 2217 Dillon St., Clovis, NM 88101; or Susan G. Koman, Attention Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Sign the online guest book at www.hughsfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 14, 2012

 

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ENMU Offers Second Eight-Week Classes

Eastern will offer second eight-week classes for the fall semester beginning on Monday, Oct. 15.  The semester ends on Dec. 7.

A listing of on-campus and online classes can be found on ENMU’s home page at www.enmu.edu.

For more information, call 1.800.FOR.ENMU (562.2175 locally).

Filmmakers Showcase on October 17 – On Wednesday, Oct.17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building, the Digital Filmmaking program will host a screening of the winners of the 2012 New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase. Hosted by Dirk Norris of the New Mexico Film Office, this screening will feature the best of the 50 films submitted by New Mexico Filmmakers and screened at the Guild Theatre in Albuquerque on Oct. 12-14.

This is the 8th year of the N.M. Filmmaker Showcase and the first year that the touring show has come to Portales. The program is scheduled to last around four hours, and will be comprised of nine short and feature length films. Audience members are welcome to attend the entire time, or to enter and exit the theatre quietly between films.

Admission is free.

For additional information, contact Neil Rutland at Neil.Rutland@enmu.edu.

Faculty Lecture on Bullying Set for October 17 – Eastern New Mexico University invites the public to a faculty lecture on bullying from 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, in Room 110 of the Art and Anthropology Building on the Portales campus.

Dr. Patricia Dobson, communication professor, will present her work titled “Bullying in Academia: Continuing the Conversation.”

For more information, call Dr. Dobson at 562.2130 or email patricia.dobson@enmu.edu.

Publicity on Dr. Dobson's Presentation on Bullying on KOB-TV's Web Site – [kob-tv]

Blood Drive Scheduled for October 17

Sponsoring Organization: ASAB
Event: Blood Drive
Location:  Cub Ballroom
Time: Oct. 17 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

ASAB is giving you the opportunity to be a hero and save lives. A blood donation is truly a "Gift of Life" that a healthy individual can give others in their community who are sick or injured. In one hour's time, a person can donate one unit of blood, which will be separated into four individual components, which saves multiple lives.

For more information, call ASAB at 2108.

Paulo Freire Forum presents:
Education to Save the Future: Is Marx Still Relevant?

KARL MARX                                  PAULO FREIRE
Wednesday, Oct.17
ENMU CUB, Sandia Room, 7 p.m.

 

Lecture and Discussion with Dr. Doug Morris
For more information on the lecture please contact:  doug.morris@enmu.edu
For additional information on the Paulo Freire Forum, please, contact  eva.yerende@enmu.edu

 

Interview with Doug Morris – [interview]

Biology Lecture on October 19 – ENMU Department of Biology and the STEM office presents a lecture on "Evidence for physical impairment with age-related arterial wall stiffening."
Speaker: Dr. Joaquin Gonzales, Department of Exercise Science at Texas Tech University
When: Oct.19 at 3 p.m.
Where: Science Building 108

Peanut Dash on October 20 – Event: 5K Peanut Dash, presented by 2012 Peanut Valley Festival and ENMU Athletics
When: Saturday, Oct. 20  - Check in/Registration begins at 7a.m., Race begins at 8 a.m.
Where: ENMU Administration Building

Additional Information: All walkers and runners are invited to participate in the Inaugural 5K Peanut Dash. Registration fee is $15 and includes a commemorative race shirt (shirts guaranteed for the first 80 racers, sizes vary).

For more information and registration forms, visit http://www.goeasternathletics.com or http://www.portales.com.

Peanut Festival at Roosevelt County Fairgrounds on October 20-21

by Karl Terry
Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce

A new location along with music and a variety of events will set the 39th annual Peanut Valley Festival apart from previous years. The festival will be held Oct. 20-21 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.

Now, under the management of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, the event will move to the Roosevelt County Events Arena at the fairgrounds in Portales. The event will feature live entertainment with everything from ENMU’s Swanee Singers to Will Banister and the Mulberry Band. The event is sponsored by Sunland, Inc., Big Valley, J.P. Stone Community Bank, CenturyLink, Xcel Energy and Yucca Telecom.

“This festival has long been known as a starting point for Christmas shopping,” said Karl Terry, RCCC executive director. “That tradition will continue with even more booths than the last few years. In addition we’ve added several events that will round the weekend into an old fashion fall festival.”

Over 100 vendors including a variety of food vendors will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Entertainment outside on the Slab will begin at 11 a.m. each day. From 5-8 p.m. Saturday Bobby Roybal and Blackwater Band will play a dance. On Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Will Banister and the Mulberry Band will close out the festival.

The kids will have plenty to do while mom shops, with a variety of activities available. On Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m., the Peanut Olympics for ages 4-10 will be held on the Slab. Relays and games of skill involving peanuts will be organized by ENMU sororities with fun prizes awarded. There is no entry fee. Sign-up is at the event.

There will be pony rides by Abrazos Adventures and Cow Train rides by St. Bernard Farms. The New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home will sponsor a bouncy castle and face painting and drawing projects will also be available.

The Peanut Valley Festival Food Fair will give area chefs a chance to compete for prizes in four categories and 18 classes. The items all feature peanuts or peanut butter. Judging drop-off is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at the Chamber. A flyer with categories and classes is available at http://www.portales.com or at the Chamber or Extension Office.

Another new event is the Goober Gallery, which will display some of the best art from area schools made with peanut products or about peanuts. The display will be set up in the southwest corner of the Events Arena.

The inaugural 5K Peanut Dash, fun run, sponsored by ENMU Athletics, will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday in front of the ENMU Administration Building. The cost to register is $15 and all entrants receive a Peanut Dash T-shirt.

A health fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Idsinga Pavilion with a variety of screenings and vendors ready to consult with visitors.

The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico will have its new truck on the grounds Saturday in support of the “Stuff Nancy’s Truck” food drive being held in honor of the late FBENM director Nancy Taylor.

The first 25 donations to the food drive will receive a Peanut Festival T-shirt, said Terry.

In addition, the 2012 High Plains Quilt Festival will be going on Friday and Saturday at the Jake Lopez Community Center at the fairgrounds. Admission to the festival grounds is free but a food donation would be appreciated. The Quilt Festival admission is $3 and is good both days.

For more information visit portales.com or call 800.635.8036 or 356.8541 in Portales.

Peanut Festival Adds Entertainment to Mix

The 39th annual Peanut Valley Festival will showcase a variety of talent each afternoon of its two-day run Oct. 20-21.

The festival is sponsored by Sunland, Inc., Big Valley, J.P. Stone Community Bank, CenturyLink, Xcel Energy and Yucca Telecom.
“One of the first things we wanted to add when we revised the Peanut Festival was a strong lineup of entertainment,” said Roosevelt County Chamber Executive Director Karl Terry. “With Bobby Roybal and the Blackwater Band playing country and classic rock from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and Will Banister and the Mulberry Band from 3-5 Sunday we’ve got two solid anchors.”

Banister has had a breakout year with two tours of England including an appearance at the Wembly Music Festival in London. He and his band are also in the finals of the Texaco Country Showdown. After doing well on the Texas charts with his debut album “Turned Her On to Country,” he has just released his second album, “Turn Back Time.” Influenced by Hank Williams and Merle Haggard, Banister says he grew up listening to classic country and that’s what his writing reflects. With acclaimed guitarist Johnny Mulhair backing him up in the band, the music fires on all cylinders from start to finish.

Roybal and Blackwater will hit the stage in the late afternoon Saturday and play favorite country and classic rock tunes until 8 p.m. or whenever the dancing stops. The local group has entertained throughout the area for years and is always a crowd favorite.

Other entertainment on Saturday includes the students from Summer Wilson’s Southwest School of Dance, the Middle-Eastern dance of Fusion Funk Collective, the music of Husbands of James with vocals from Don Thomas and Franklin Smith and StateLine playing country and rock and roll. On Sunday the day starts off with the Swanee Singers of ENMU a vocal group that does everything from pop classics to show tunes, local fiddle player Coby Carter and friends and other acts to be announced.

In case of inclement weather the show will move inside the Idsinga Pavilion with plenty of seating and room to dance.
The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico will have its new truck on the grounds Saturday in support of the “Stuff Nancy’s Truck” food drive being held in honor of the late FBENM director Nancy Taylor.

The first 25 donations to the food drive will receive a Peanut Festival T-shirt, said Terry.

In addition, the 2012 High Plains Quilt Festival will be going on Friday and Saturday at the Jake Lopez Community Center at the fairgrounds. Admission to the festival grounds is free but a food donation would be appreciated. The Quilt Festival admission is $3 and is good both days.

For more information, visit portales.com or call 800.635.8036 or 356.8541 in Portales.

Professor to Read from His Novel on October 30

Assistant professor of English Stefan Kiesbye will read from his second novel, “Your House is on Fire, Your Children All Gone,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Golden Library.  The novel was a Top 10 pick in the October issue of Oprah Magazine. There will be refreshments and a story-hour for children in a nearby room.  The public is invited.

Bond B is for Libraries – Voters will consider Library Bond B on the Nov. 6 ballot. Bond B will provide $9 million to fund library acquisitions statewide.  Roosevelt County will receive a total of $167,068 for public, academic  and public school libraries. If Bond B is approved by voters, here is the breakdown for Roosevelt County libraries:
ENMU Library                    $89,700
Portales Public Library    $30,077
Portales schools               $25,367
Dora schools                      $6,375
Floyd schools                     $9,375
Elida schools                       $6,174

The cost for Bond B is approximately 56 cents per year for a home with an assessed value of $100,000. However, since a ten-year old bond of the same value is expiring, if passed there will be no increase in taxes.

New Jewish Group on Campus

Jewish? Or simply interested in learning about Jewish traditions and holidays? All are welcome to be a part of a new Jewish group on campus being organized by Dr. Kimberly Gelbwasser, instructor of voice. (That's her, smiling awkwardly in the middle, at a Passover Seder). For more information, email Dr. Gelbwasser at Kimberly.Gelbwasser@enmu.edu.

Steve Collins' Campus Construction Schedule for October

Campus Heating Water Upgrades Phase II

1. Test and Balance of new heating system in progress
2. Contractor working on “Punch list “ items from the Engineers

New Student Dormitory

1. Exterior Landscape in progress
2. Interior floor stain being applied
3. Install lock cores in locksets
4. Furniture install to begin 8 Oct 12

 G.H. Arena Asbestos Removal
           1.)  Complete
Library Chiller Replacement

1. Complete

Lea Hall

1. Complete

Baseball Bleachers and Press box

1. Install Press box
2. Bleachers Complete

Softball Press box

1. Install Press box

United Way Update for ENMU – Would you like to help us make a difference? Please send in your pledge card or donation to Eastern New Mexico United Way today. Together, we will be able to help families and individuals not only meet essential daily needs, but work toward a brighter future with programs and support provided by United Way. 

If you need more information regarding United Way’s programs and projects, or a pledge card for you, call 562.2113 or contact patrice.caldwell@enmu.edu or janice.cowen@enmu.                                                                                                                                                         

Employee Benefits Fair on October 25 –On Thursday, Oct. 25, there will be an Employee Benefit Fair taking place in the Sandia Room in the CUB from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Several of our vendors will be present at the benefits fair to answer any questions you may have.

The New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority (NMPSIA) is offering the following switch and open enrollment opportunities.  Premium changes for these adjustments will be made on the December payroll deductions for coverage changes effective Jan. 1, 2013.

For more detailed information regarding the Health and Dental Insurance plans, please reference the NMPSIA Program Guide online at https://nmpsia.com/members.html  This guide provides you with valuable information on benefit options, enrollment and coverage amounts that can assist you in making an informed decision.  For information on the Vision Insurance plan, Davis Vision, visit their website at http://www.davisvision.com/

Note:  If you are enrolling or adding a dependent during the switch/open enrollment period you must present to Human Resources the original supportive documentation to prove your dependents meet the eligibility requirements.  Call HR at 562.2115 if you have questions regarding the documentation required.

1.  Flexible Spending Accounts - ACTION REQUIRED Spending Account (FSA) Enrollment-Medical & Dependent Care All benefit eligible employees must complete the Flexible Spending Account 2013 Enrollment Form even if you are waiving this benefit. The contribution limit for the Medical FSA has been decreased this year to a limit of $2,500 ($104.17 max contribution per pay check) since the healthcare reform passed. The contribution limit for the Dependent Care FSA is $5,000. This form is available in the Human Resources Office or online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr.  You must print the form and submit it to Human Resources no later than Monday, Nov. 26.  Last year we implemented the Cafeteria Plan Debit Card that can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses (outlined in the IRS Publications 502 and 503).  A list of eligible expenses as well as FAQ's are available online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr A Representative from the Cafeteria Plan will be on Campus during the Employee Benefits Fair on Thursday, Oct. 25, to answer any questions you may have about Flexible Spending Accounts and the debit card option.

2.     Health Insurance Switch Enrollment
Employees who are currently participating in one of the ENMU health insurance plans now have the opportunity to "switch" their enrollment between plans.  The health plans offered are Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Presbyterian.  Employees may also "switch" their coverage options between high and low during this time as well.  Employees interested in "switching" health insurance plans or coverage options should complete a Health and Dental Insurance Switch Form available in the Human Resources Office or online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr  You must print the form and submit it, with any other required documentation for dependents, to Human Resources no later than Monday, Nov. 26.

3.     Dental Insurance Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for United Concordia dental insurance is now being offered to employees who are eligible for insurance benefits but are not currently enrolled for dental coverage.  Employees wishing to enroll for dental insurance during open enrollment may choose between the United Concordia high and low options.  Employees interested in enrolling need to complete the Dental Insurance New Enrollment Form available in the Human Resources Office or online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr  You must print the form and submit it, with any other required documentation for dependents, to Human Resources no later than Monday, Nov. 26.

4.     Dental Insurance Switch Enrollment
Employees who are participating in an ENMU United Concordia dental insurance plan now have the opportunity to "switch" their coverage option between the high and low options.  Employees interested in "switching" dental coverage options should complete a Health and Dental Insurance Switch Form, available in the Human Resources Office or online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr  You must print the form and submit it, with any other required documentation for dependents, to Human Resources no later than Monday, Nov. 26.

5.     Vision Insurance Open Enrollment
Employees who are not currently covered by the ENMU vision insurance plan (Davis Vision) may now enroll for 2013 coverage.  Employees interested in enrolling need to complete the Vision Enrollment Form available in the Human Resources Office or online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr or in the Human Resources Office.  You must print the form and submit it to Human Resources no later than Monday, Nov. 26.

6.     Medical Premium Tax-Shelter Plan
All employees who currently have medical, dental or vision insurance coverage have the option to change their tax-shelter status. Tax-shelter forms are available in the Human Resources Office or online at http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr.

7.     AFLAC - Critical Illness Policy
This policy is a cancer/heart attack and stroke combination policy that pays ABOVE AND BEYOND, or in addition, to their major medical coverage.  The policy is intended to assist with the high out of pocket expenses with those illnesses.  The plan covers children for free, and coverage begins from the day they sign the application.  Mr. Josh Butler will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding this benefit at the Employee's Benefit Fair on Thursday, Oct. 27 or you can contact him directly at 806-683-7909 or via email at joshua_butler@us.aflac.com<mailto:joshua_butler@us.aflac.com>

If you have questions or concerns about this information, please contact Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by the HR Office located in the Administration Building Room 113.

Green and Silver View Set for November 17 – Please mark your calendar for this year's Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school seniors, on Nov.17.  The day will be informational and fun for prospective students and their parents who will learn about academic programs, student services and tour the campus.

The Office of Enrollment Services invites all departments and organizations on campus to have an information table at the fair on from 11:30 a.m. to1:15 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom.

For more information and to reserve your table at the fair, contact Stephanie McClary by Nov. 9 at stephanie.mcclary@enmu.edu or 562.2985.

Note: ENMU has a separate preview day held in the spring for high school juniors.

Student Concerns Meeting on October 25 – There will be a Student Concerns Forum at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the CUB Pecos Room. For more information, email marissa.hyde@enmu.edu.

Student Regent Applications Available – Student Regent Applications are ready in the Activities Office located in the Campus Union Building.

Description of Position:

The Board of Regents consists of five regents, one of whom is a member of the student body of the University, no more than three of whom are of the same political party at the time of their appointment, and four of whom are qualified electors of the State of New Mexico.
Appointment of the non-student members is for six years and until the regent's successor is appointed and has duly qualified.

Powers of the Board:
The Board has complete power and control over the University. The powers of the Board include the following powers that the Legislature has expressly given to the Board: to sue, to make contracts, to hire the president and determine his compensation, to determine what shall be taught and the faculty to be employed and their compensation. The title to all property belonging to the University is vested in the Board.

Duties and Functions. Under its broad responsibility for the management and control of the University, the Board has many specific duties and functions. Its power to control, manage, and govern the institution necessarily includes exercise of wide discretion, including discretion in what actions it takes directly and in what authority it delegates to individuals and groups within the University.
Application Deadline: Oct. 29

Application Location and Drop-off: Student Activities Office Campus Union Building

POPS Dinner Concert Set!
by Dr. Patrice Cadwell

The musical event of the fall season is just around the corner.  The University Friends of Music will host their annual Pops Dinner Concert on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.  Diners can join ENMU’s Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble for a wonderful evening of entertainment and fine dining and support scholarships for music students at the same time. 

Under the direction of conductor, Mr. Dustin Seifert, the student musicians of the ENMU Wind Symphony have prepared a repertoire that will please all musical palates.  As an added attraction, the student Jazz Ensemble, under the director of Dr. Ann Bradfield, will also perform. 

With an autumn décor and the POPS traditional black and gold musical notes festooning the tables, the event will feature a gourmet meal of pork medallions, rice pilaf and green beans, with salad, hot rolls, and chocolate cake or cheesecake for dessert.  Vegetarian options are also available, if pre-ordered.  Over coffee, diners can compete in the “Name that Tune!” contest, an annual test of musical savvy and tune recognition.  The contest winner conducts the Wind Symphony in a rousing version of the John Philip Souza classic, “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” 

Tickets are $30 per person ($20 for active military) and will be sold by mail only.  Send check or money order to POPS Dinner Concert, 112 Texas Drive, Portales, NM  88130.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support scholarships for ENMU music students with an evening of great music and fine dining. 

For more information, call 575.356.6591 or 575.562.2377.

Early Alert Update – Thank you to all who have sent names using ENMU "EARLY ALERT." If you still have 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.

**Please complete an early alert form for each student; do not send multiple students on the same form or in the same email.

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. Undeclared students may see the Advising Center in SAS 214. Eight-week courses begin on Monday, Oct.15.

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. When possible, we also call the student. If a student still is absent, or has other issues, please feel free to submit another alert.

Access the form at:

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

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

General Education and Curriculum Committee Calendar and Deadlines

Curriculum Calendar

Curriculum Deadlines

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Medical Leave Bank Open for Business – Enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is now open and continues through Nov. 30.  If you are already a member in the Medical Leave Bank and wish to cancel your membership you have until Nov. 30 to provide a written request to the Office of Human Resources.

The purpose of the Medical Leave Bank is to provide salary and benefits continuation for eligible employees of Eastern New Mexico University (the University) who have exhausted all paid annual leave, medical leave and compensatory time due to their own catastrophic illness, injury or impairment. The Medical Leave Bank is a voluntary program that allows employees to donate a portion of their annual medical leave to assist employees who are eligible under the program.

Initial assessment upon enrollment is three days (24 hours) of sick leave.  Policy AGP&P 40-15 and enrollment forms are available online at Inside ENMU/Forms/Human Resources/Medical Leave Bank.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by ADMIN 113.

Retirement Planning Meeting in Clovis on November 1 – The New Mexico Educational Retirement Board will hold a Retirement Information Seminar in Clovis on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. in the Clovis Municipal School Dist trict Board Room.

This seminar will provide attendees with general retirement information, processes, benefit options and other related information. 

For more information, call 505.476.6140 to reserve a spot or visit the seminar link at www.nmerb.org..

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by Admin 113.

Dependent Insurance Coverage Available Through Age 26 – The Board of Directors of NMPSIA (ENMU's benefit administrators) have extended, until age 26, the opportunity for dependent children to continue coverage for Dental and Dependent Life, under their parent's policy. This makes the limiting age for Dental and Dependent Life consistent with the limiting age for medical coverage.

In order for the dependent to continue these lines of coverage to age 26, the parents must be enrolled in those lines of coverage. If a dependent child has recently turned age 25 and the pa rent wishes to continue the dependent's coverage under the parent's policy, the parent must submit a change card prior to Oct.1. Any change cards received subsequent to that date will be treated as a late enrollment. 

For more information, call the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by Admin Bldg. 113.

Policy on Political Postings

Elections in November promise to be hotly contested. I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the University policy governing the display of campaign posters or placards on University property.

As an institution of higher learning we are a forum for free speech. However, campaign materials for any individual seeking public office may not be posted or displayed on University property, except in designated areas.
There are three designated areas: the large bulletin board at the south entrance of the Campus Union, the kiosk at the south entrance to Golden Library, and the southwest lounge in Golden Library.

Students may display any posters they wish in their own residence hall rooms. Faculty may display posters in their offices. However, doors and windows cannot be used for any posting.

The University publishes a map (http://www.enmu.edu/events/political-postings/) indicating the streets that are University property (no posting allowed) and other streets and areas near campus where posting is allowed with the property owners' permission (for example, in front of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Baptist Student Union, or Wesley Foundation).

The University is very willing to welcome speakers (when sponsored by recognized campus groups) to debate campaign issues.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, questions about posting, or concerns about allowable campaign displays, please contact the office of the University President, 562.2121.

Employess Invited to Monthly Professional Senate Meetings

To all exempt employees,

I would like to invite all Professional employees to join us for our monthly meeting held in the KENW Conference Room every third Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. There, your concerns, questions, and suggestions can be addressed and the Senate can further serve its constituency – you.

The charge of the Professional Senate can be found under the Constitution, section two, which states;

“The Senate is the official body representing the professional employees to the university administration and to the Board of Regents, and serves as liaison between the administration and the professional employees.  The following indicates the responsibilities of the Senate; to disseminate information; to advise the president on matters of note; to discuss significant issues; to initiate and respond to university policy and procedure, and to investigate areas of concern.”

We are currently working on discussing and approving revisions of the policy manual concerning the Leave Policy (40-7), the Grievance procedure (40-12) and the addition of Misconduct, Fraud and Waste (65-9) and Protection of Children (80-19). Feel free to surf the intranet under Governance > Policy Manual for the electronic copy of these policies or at the link below or identify your elected Senator under Governance > Committees and Councils > Professional Employees.

http://inside.enmu.edu/page.php?pid=211

Mike Wuest
Professional Senate President
562.2468  
Email: Mike.Wuest@enmu.edu

Scholarships Available for Spring Semester 2013 – The Kellie McGaarh Scholarship for education majors involved in their student teaching semester (spring 2013) and the Larry Razura Memorial Scholarship for English majors planning a teaching career, preferably graduates of Clovis High School, are available. Applications must be received in the dean's office, Room 156, Education, not later than Oct.1.

Criteria can be under ENMU Foundation Scholarships under College of Education and Technology Scholarships on their web site.

Purchasing Card Deadlines

Here are the 2012-2013 deadlines for the Purchasing Card Statements:

Cycle Ending Date-Midnight                        Statement Due Date                                      Posting Deadline

Thursday, October 25, 2012                         Noon, Tuesday, October 30, 2012                             11/06/12

Friday, November 23, 2012                          Noon, Wednesday, November 28, 2012                  12/06/12

Monday, December 24, 2012                      Noon, Friday, January 4, 2013                                     01/08/13

Friday, January 25, 2013                               Noon, Wednesday, January 30, 2013                     02/05/13

Monday, February 25, 2013                         Noon, Thursday, February 28, 2013                          03/05/13

Monday, March 25, 2013                              Noon, Thursday, March 28, 2013                               04/04/13

Wednesday, April 25, 2013                         Noon, Monday, April 30, 2013                                    05/07/13

Monday, May 27, 2013                                  Noon, Thursday, May 30, 2013                                   06/05/13

Tuesday, June 25, 2013                               5 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2013                             07/05/13

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.

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.

Meetings

General Education Meetings 10/15/12, 10/29/12, 11/26/12, 2/04/13, 3/04/13, 3/18/13, 4/1/13, 4/15/13, 4/29/13

Curriculum Meetings 10/22/12, 11/05/12, 11/19/12, 12/03/12, 01/14/13, 01/28/12, 02/11/13, 02/25/13, 03/11/13, 03/25/13, 04/08/13 All meetings will take place on Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in the KENW conference room.

Thanksgiving Holiday Break

ENMU-Portales will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday break following the conclusion of all night classes on Tuesday, November 20, and will reopen with its normal schedule on Monday, Nov. 26.  Please note that all Tuesday night (Nov 20) classes will be held as scheduled.

University buildings will be closed during this holiday period in order to save utility expenses.  However, Golden Library will be open from noon to midnight on Sunday, Nov. 25.

Wednesday, Nov. 21, will be observed as a mandatory vacation day for staff.

Employees' vacation accruals will be used to cover their normal schedule on Wednesday.  Employees with banked hours or insufficient leave balances should contact the office of Human Resources to inquire about the use of future vacation accumulations.  Support staff may use compensatory time if balances are available.  There will be no alternate assignments available for Wednesday, Nov. 21.

ENMU non-student payroll checks dated Friday, November 23, will be available for release in the Human Resources Office, Admin. 113, between 3-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20.  On-campus checks that are not picked up on Tuesday will be delivered via campus mail on Monday, Nov. 26.  Checks mailed to off-campus addresses will be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 20.  Student checks will be available for release at the Cashier's Office on Tuesday, Nov. 20.  Direct deposits will be processed as usual with a deposit date of Friday, Nov. 23.

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

Approved Holidays for 2012-13

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

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Student Composer to Have Work Performed by Jacob Caffrey Communication Services "Music is a universal language to connect with others.” – Franklin Piland

Franklin Piland

Eastern New Mexico University music composition student Franklin Piland has had a “surprisingly successful” music composition career on campus. Franklin is in his fifth and final year at ENMU and is studying composition with Dr. Mark Dal Porto.

“So many people at Eastern have been supportive of my composition career.  My collaboration with other musicians here helps my music exist,” says Franklin.

His music has experienced much success. He has had pieces played in Texas and New Mexico and has been asked by the Frost Wind Ensemble in Miami, Fla., to premier his “Somnia Mortem.”

He has also been asked by a screenwriter in Denver to write music for a full-length film.

Franklin’s musical inspirations are Gustav Mahler, Arvo Pärt and music composers whose music he doesn’t like, because it shows him that “not all music has to be liked in order to be successful.”

He first got into music composition his sophomore year in high school when his band director had him writing music on Finale, a music notation software program. This is when he began to learn how music composition worked.

Franklin has a lot of goals. He is hoping to one day be asked to be the commissioned composer for the KKΨ/TBΣ National Intercollegiate Band because he already has an idea about what he wishes to compose.

He is also working to compete in the Ostwald Original Band Composition Competition and, hopefully, win.

His main goal with writing music, however, is “to write music that has genuine and sincere meaning for people. Music is a universal language to connect with others.”

After graduation, Franklin plans to pursue his master and doctoral degrees in theory and composition at the University of Texas at Austin and then Julliard.

Franklin will have a senior composition recital on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The recital will be free and open to the public.

This recital will feature all original work by Franklin.

 “Composers usually make their music sound the same, but for this recital, I have tried to make each piece unique,” he says.

Swanee Singers Performing at Peanut Valley Festival – ENMU's Swanee Singers will perform at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Peanut Valley Festival at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds.

For more information, contact Karl Terry at karlterry@portales.com.

ENMU Hosting Texas Tech Exhibit

Eastern New Mexico University will host the Texas Tech MFA (Master of Fine Arts) Exhibition through Nov. 2 during normal library hours at the Runnels Gallery in the Golden Library on the Portales campus.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact 562.2778.

Call for Entries: ENMU Student Juried Art Exhibition

Location: Department of Art, Art and Anthropology Building
Date: Friday, Oct. 26
Time: 5 p.m.
Contact: Bryan.Hahn@enmu.edu<mailto:Bryan.Hahn@enmu.edu

About the exhibition:
To download a Prospectus and Entry form visit http://www.enmu.edu/services/museums/runnels/forms/Prospectus-Politico.pdf

Any undergraduate or graduate student attending Eastern New Mexico University is eligible to enter; eligibility is not based on enrollment in an art course or majoring in the discipline. All participants must have a university e-mail address. All media welcome. Artwork must be original, completed within the last year and not previously shown at the Runnels Gallery or the display cases of Golden Library.

Artists are asked to create artwork that reflects a political narrative that the artist feels is important. The objective of this show is to provide a stage for the visual expression of the diversification that is the essence of our national and global social and political landscape. The artist, as an  individual, has the power to amplify the voices of those that are in the minority, find themselves disempowered, or, for whatever reason, are unable to speak out for their own cause.

All artwork must be gallery ready at time of entry. Artwork accepted for inclusion in the exhibition must be labeled on the back with the artist's name, title of work, medium, and price. Traditional and digital artwork accepted. Professional presentation is mandatory.

Two-dimensional artwork must be matted and framed. Approved matte colors include white, black, or any shade of grey. Approved frame colors include white, black, or silver. Secure wire hanging only, no saw tooth hardware permitted. Artwork must be stable and able to fit through a standard doorway

Three-dimensional artwork must be stable and able to fit through a standard doorway.

No artwork requiring suspension from the ceiling, water, use of perishable food, or that requires electricity permitted (other than a DVD player/TV for film/animation shorts). The gallery reserves the right to refuse any artwork not deemed appropriately matted, framed, structurally stable, or without the proper hanging materials regardless of acceptance into the show by the jury.

Season Pass Theatre Tickets Available – Season ticket passes are now available for $35 from the theatre department.

For more information, contact the Theatre Box Office at 562.2710.

2012 Fall Fine Arts Calendar

October

Texas Tech MFA Exhibition
Runnels Gallery, Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Oct. 5-Nov. 2 (during normal library hours)
Free
Contact: Bryan Hahn (575) 562-2778

Wind Symphony Concert
Buchanan Hall, Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Fall Choral Concert
Buchanan Hall, Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

November

Man and Superman
Mainstage, University Theater Center at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Written by George Bernard Shaw and Directed by Janeice Scarbrough
Nov. 1-3, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m.
$5 General Admission, Free with current ENMU student ID
Contact: Shirlene Peters (575) 562-2711

Politico
ENMU Student Juried Exhibition
Runnels Gallery, Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Nov. 9-Dec. 7 (during normal library hours)
Opening Reception, Nov. 9, 3-4:30 p.m.
Free
Contact: Bryan Hahn (575) 562-2778

POPs Concert
CUB Ballroom
7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10
$30 ticket admission
Contact: Patrice Caldwell (575) 562-2315

University Friends of Music Guest Artist Series
The Merling Trio
Music Building, Buchanan Hall
7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

All in the Timing
Studio Theatre, University Theater Center at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Written by David Ives and Directed by Jon Barr
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m.
Nov. 19-20, 7 p.m.
$4 General Admission, Free with current ENMU student ID
Contact: Shirlene Peters (575) 562-2711

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

December

Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents
Sounds of the Season with Eastern New Mexico University Choirs
Marshall Auditorium, Clovis, N.M.
Saturday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $17/12
Contact: (575) 769-4035

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Recent Multicultural Affairs Photos

Day of the Dead Altar Decorating Contest Deadline is October 25 – The Office of Hispanic Affairs will sponsor an altar decorating contest celebrating the Day of the Dead, or as it is called in Spanish, el Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos is a Hispanic holiday celebrated on Nov.1 to remember the lives of family and friends who have passed away.

To participate in this competition your office, department, or organization will create an altar that embodies the tradition of Día de los Muertos. You must fill out an application to submit your altar for the competition. You can pick up an application in the Hispanic Affairs Office, or print out the application from the Monday Memo, or the office could email it to you.

Altars traditionally have such items as:

*         Personal photos/ momentous

*         Toys

*         Flowers

*         Food/drinks

*         Candles (unlit for safety purposes)

*         Lights

*         Marigolds (which are traditionally used)

There is also no entry free to participate in this competition.

The winner of this competition will win a prize that symbolizes el Día de los Muertos!

Important Dates:

Each altar will be judged by the Hispanic Affairs Office on Nov.1.

All applications must be turned in  to the Office of Hispanic Affairs by 4 p.m. on Oct. 25.

Copy, Paste in Word Document, Then Print Out Application Below

 

Pedro Navarro is an exceptional guitarist of the moment from Andalusia, Spain. One of the youngest guitarists of our times, Pedro has captured the world with his music. He began playing guitar at the age of six and today at the age of 27 his talent is unmatched by any artist of his era. He has been given the nick name ‘Dedos con Duende’ (Magical Fingers) by music critics. His music is a fusion of flamenco, jazz and classic music. He is an original composer who breaks the established rules of the guitarist literature of the moment. Pedro Navarro has travelled through five continents, seducing an international public by his captivating music. He has performed countless concerts in every corner of the world such as: United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. His performances have taken place in some of the most prestigious concert halls such as Victoria Hall of California, John Hancock Center of Chicago, Sala Corot of Paris, Piazza Navona of Rome, Plaza Branch of the Kansas City, the Turkish University, the Ateneo in Madrid among many others. He was sponsored by the Spanish External Affairs, the Spanish Consulate in Los Angeles and the Festival of Latin American Music in Chicago.

Hispanic Heritage Month-Detailed Schedule
2012
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) is the period when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate Hispanic Cultural.  Hispanic Heritage Week was approved by President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 31-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

Name: Spanish Guitarist, Pedro Navarro
Date: 10/15/2012
Time: 7pm
Location: Buchanan Hall (Music Building)
Description:  Pedro Navarro from Andalucía, Spain, touring in the United States, will perform.  He started playing the guitar at the age of six as part of the “Sociedad Artístic”.   He earned his professional guitar degree at the age of sixteen from the Castellón Professional Conservatory of Music. Pedro Navarro has travelled through five continents, seducing an international public by his captivating music. He has performed countless concerts in every corner of the world such as: United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

2012 International Education Week
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.

Name: Una Probadita de Mexico—A Taste of Mexico
Date: November 12th
Time: 2:00p.m
Location: Pecos, CUB
Description: “Let’s talk about Mexican food…I mean real Mexican food!!” presented by ENMU Graduate Student, Maria Garcia. She will talk about the top five Mexican traditional dishes and the common social misconceptions people in the U.S. have about their culinary preparation.

Name: Today’s FBI: Q&A
Date: November 13th
Time: 2:00p.m
Location: Sandia, CUB
Description: Meet Special Agent Alicja Raymond and Detective Cameron Johnson, Albuquerque Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Joint Terrorism Task Force. Learn facts of the FBI through scenarios.

Name: The Exotic Land of Smiles: Thailand
Date: November 14th
Time: 2:00p.m.
Location: Sandia, CUB
Description: Expose yourself to Thai culture and its unique history, traditions, celebrations, and foods. Listen to the stories and experience shared by ENMU’s and Thailand’s own Dr. Pattarapong (Patt) Burusnukul, Assistant Professor for Marketing.

Name: ENMU in Ghana
Date: November 15th
Time: 2:00p.m.
Location: Sandia, CUB
Description: ENMU graduate student, soccer player, and the “Greatest Zia for the 2011-12 Year”, Andrea Elizondo, will be sharing her experiences traveling to Ghana. She was working with the City of Refuge Ministries to help children in West Africa.

Name: Dr. Gamble’s Travel—Free Luncheon
Date: November 16th
Time: 11:30a.m.: pick up tray, 12:00 (noon): presentation
Location: Sandia, CUB
Description: Enjoy President Gamble’s narration of his travel experiences of all around the world. To attend this luncheon you MUST RSVP with the office of International Affairs no later than Nov. 14th. Sitting is limited.

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Upcoming Homes Games

Friday, October 19
Men’s Soccer vs Midwestern State 3 p.m.
Volleyball vs Texas A&M-Commerce 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 20
Volleyball vs Texas Woman’s 12 p.m.
Football vs West Texas A&M (Wagon Wheel Game) 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 21
Men’s Soccer vs Incarnate Word 1 p.m.

Viveros and Wildfelt Chosen as LSC Men's Soccer Players of the Week

RICHARDSON, TEXAS —Carlos Viveros (So., M, Houston, Texas/Morton Ranch HS) and Fredrik Widfeldt (Fr., GK, Yterby, Sweden / Katrinelundsgymnasiet) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team have been chosen as the Lone Star Conference Players of the Week, for their performances against #18 Fort Hays State and Texas-Permian Basin. Viveros earned offensive honors, while Widfeldt was selected for the defensive award.
 
The selections mark the Hounds’ first weekly LSC award, since Matt Malak earned defensive honors, early last November. Fredrik Widfeldt  (Sr., F, Natal, RN, Brazil / Universidade Federal de Rio Grande de Norte) was the last recipient of LSC offensive honors, coming late last October. The last time that two Greyhound players received honors in the same week came on October 21, 2009, when Alistair Caldwell (defensive) and Emerson Rodriguez (offensive), were chosen.
 
Viveros set team highs, with eight shots and four shots on goal last week. He scored in both games, drawing a penalty kick to seal a 2-0 road win over 18th-ranked Fort Hays State. That contest marked the first road win over a nationally-ranked team, in program history. On Monday, Viveros tallied his sixth goal of the season, in a win over Texas-Permian Basin. 
 
Widfeldt registered a perfect goals-against average last week and posted wins against 18th-ranked Fort Hays State and Texas-Permian Basin. The game at FHSU marked his third shutout of the season, moving Widfeldt into a tie for third on the ENMU single-season list. Monday’s win over UTPB was his eighth of the season, moving him into second place on the single-season list. – Adam Pitterman

Zias Drop LSC Decision at Texas Woman's

DENTON, TEXAS — Sophomore defender Victoria Perez (Rio Rancho, N.M./Rio Rancho HS) had three shots for the Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team (5-10; LSC 4-7) with one on goal, but the Zia dropped a 2-0 decision in Lone Star Conference action, to Texas Woman’s University (6-7-2; LSC 5-5-1). The game was played Sunday afternoon at TWU Soccer Field.
 
The Pioneers held a 9-2 edge in shots and a 1-0 advantage in shots on goal through the opening half, although neither team managed to score. Candice Davies tallied the first goal of the game, 12:13 into the second half, to stake TWU to a 1-0 lead. Just 3:23 later, Brittany Martin found the back of the net for her tenth goal of the season, to provide an insurance goal.
 
Eastern took all three corner kicks in the contest, with two coming in the second half. Kellie Hogan (So., GK, North Salt Lake City, Utah / Woods Cross HS) made two saves and blanked the Pioneers over the final 27:06 of play. Lindsey Sisco made a pair of saves, top earn her sixth win for the Pioneers
 
The Eastern New Mexico University women’s soccer team will return to action on Friday, October 19th to play Angelo State University. The match is set to begin at 3 p.m. MDT.

Bolton Hits .583 Clip in Loss to ACU

ABILENE, Texas — For her second consecutive game, Courtney Bolton (Jr., MB, El Cajon, Calif. / Santana High School / Grossmont College) remained perfect offensively, but the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team (6-13; LSC 1-8) fell to Abilene Christian University (8-12; LSC 4-6), Friday night at Moody Coliseum. The Wildcats claimed the first set 25-19 before claiming set two and three 25-23 and 25-19.

Bolton Puts Up Offensive Show, Zias Take down Cowgirls 3-0

Courtney Bolton (Jr., MB, El Cajon, Calif. / Santana HS / Grossmont College) had an explosive night as she put down a team-high nine kills, three blocks, and .600 attack percentage as the Eastern New Mexico University Women’s volleyball team (6-12) cruised to a 3-0 win over in-state rival New Mexico Highlands University (6-13), Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena. With the victory, the Zias snap a four-game losing streak while also extending their home winning tradition over the Cowgirls with a 21-4 overall home record.

Cross Country Hounds Remain in USTFCCCA National Poll 10/10/2012 | Cross Country Wednesday, October 10, 2012   PORTALES, N.M. — The Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team appeared in the latest United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association poll, which was released on Wednesday, and held the 21st slot. The ranking marked the fifth consecutive week the defending NCAA Division II South Central Region and Lone Star Conference Champion Greyhounds had been listed in the poll.   Senior Isaiah Samoei (Eldoret, Kenya/Iowa Western CC), the first-place finisher in last year’s LSC Championship meet, has led the Hounds, so far this season. Over his two seasons, he has posted four of the top-ten 8k times in Greyhound history. That list includes an ENMU-record time of 24:25 at the LSC Championships. Samoei has already earned a pair of LSC Male Runner of the Week honors, this season.   The Eastern New Mexico University cross country teams will compete in the 2012 Lone Star Conference Championship Meet, next Saturday. The meet will be held in Lawton, Okla., and hosted by Cameron University.     Date of Poll                             USTFCCCA National Ranking August 29 (Preseason)        14th September 26                        19th September 26                        19th October 3                                23rd October 10                              21st Adam Pitterman

 Four to be Inducted into Athletic Hall of Honors
by Adam Pitternman
Director of Athletic Communications

Perennial All-Conference Zia Basketball Guard Among 2012 Hall of Honor Inductees

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be Zia basketball standout, Heather Brown, who played from 2003-2006.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

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.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Initial ENMU Rodeo Star to be Recognized with Hall of Honor Induction

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be rodeo standout, Kenneth Cunningham, who played from 1963-64 and 1966-67.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

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.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Former Greyhound Football Star, Dillard, to be Inducted into ENMU Hall of Honor

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be gridiron standout, Mike Dillard, who played from 1973-74.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

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 Dooney Good. 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.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Former Diamond Zia, Jordan, to be Inducted into ENMU Hall of Honor

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be softball standout, Tracy Jordan, who played from 2003-2006.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

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.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Schedules for All Fall Sports – [schedules]

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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 Kim Lutnesky at 562.4248 or kim.lutnesky@enmu.edu.

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Thank you to the Physical Plant for hanging up the Bond C banner on the Highway 70 pedestrian overpass.

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A short note to say thanks to you and the others members of your team for the wonderful Homecoming pictures.  We very much enjoyed seeing the people celebrating the university. – Gary  and Jo Musgrave

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Feel free to submit a compliment about someone to monday.memo@enmu.edu.

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"North Africa is the region which lies in the northern part of Africa. It is therefore not in Africa. Without a dout this was the Middle East, where all bets were misplaced. Arab leaders ran head in tail with the Soviets." from "Non Campus Mentis," a book of student essays compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

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Comprehensive Exams, Thesis Defenses

Challenge Exams – 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/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, October 13 in S 101.

The lecture exam (113) will be from 9am – noon. The lab exam (113L) will be from 2-5 p.m. The Chemistry 113 challenge will be held on Saturday, November 3. The lecture exam (113) will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 in PS 217. The lab exam (113L) will be from 1 pm - 3 p.m. in PS 217. The Physics Challenge exams will take place on November 10.

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The title of my colloquium is Correlation of Death Rate and Periodontal Disease in the Prehistoric People of Pueblo Bonito. It is at 8 a.m. on Oct. 16 in AA 110. – Christian O. Cruz-Morales

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Eastern's Got Talent

Place: Cub Ballroom

Date: Oct.17

Hosted by: ASAB

Time: 6 p.m.

Highlights: Easterns Got Talent is ENMU version of America's Got Talent, where students will compete for a chance to win $500 for 1st place, $300 for second place and $200 for 3rd. University Celebrities along with ASAB will host the auditions on Oct.17 in the Cub Ballroom starting at 6 p.m. If you are interested in competing sign-ups are taking place now through Oct.17 in the Cub during lunch hours and in the campus life office.

If you aren't interested in competing but you would just like to watch you are more than welcome, too.

For more information, you can come by the Campus Life office for details.

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Updates from Zeta Tau Alpha

Dress in Pink on Wednesdays

October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education, and this is a big part that affects many females, families and friends.  As for Zeta Tau Alpha, this is our philanthropy and want to raise awareness in our campus even more.  We have came up with a great idea that could be a tradition for Eastern New Mexico University and Zeta Tau Alpha. 

Every Wednesday our chapter will dress in Pink, but we want the whole campus to participate with us.  This includes faculty and staff, students, and possibly Vic and Tori to dress in Pink Attire every Wednesday for the rest of October. This could include wearing pink shoes, accessories, clothing, hats, etc...

Ccontact: Jessica Lavalle
DeltaPi.Historianzta@gmail.com

Oct. 15-20 will be our Think Pink Week: Each day we will be tabling in the CUB Lobby, selling bracelets and bringing awareness to our campus. Stop by and see us.

October 17 Yogurt Eating Contest: It is free! If you would wish to sing up find us during Think Pink Week to compete. The winner will receive a trophy.

October 20 Pink Out Football Game: Located at Greyhound Stadium, it will start at 6 pm. We will be selling tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner and handing out ribbons. If you are in your best pink attire you could win free tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner.

October 23 Pink Out Volleyball Game: Located at Greyhound Arena, it will start at 7 pm.  We will be selling tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner and handing out ribbons. If you are in your best pink attire you could win free tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner.

October 26 Spaghetti Dinner: We will be selling tickets through the entire month for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner, during Pink Out games, Think Pink Week, or you can ask one the Zeta Tau Alpha members. This will be located at Central Christian in 1528 S. Main Portales, NM. The event will start at 6 p.m. The Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students.

We are also collecting Pink Yogurt Lids. You may bring them to Think Pink Week or just give them to any Zeta. All proceeds from our fundraiser benefits the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education.

Jessica Lavalle
DeltaPi.Historianzta@gmail.com

Navagating the Job Market for Students Set for October 19 and 26

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 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. To help you successfully embark on your post-graduate job search, Dr. Amanda Davis Gatchet and Dr. Roger Davis Gatchet of the Department of Communication will be facilitating two unique workshops on how to effectively navigate the job market (both academic and professional) after you complete your 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. The workshops are free to ENMU graduate students, and each one focuses on a different set of skills:

Navigating the Job Market, part I (October 19, 1-2:30 p.m., Lea Hall 122): This workshop will focus on the "front end" of your job search, including how to prevent social networking sites from being a liability when you're on the job market, where to look to find openings, and how to prepare effective resumes/CVs, cover letters, and other application materials, depending on your chosen profession. Bring a working copy of your resume/CV or cover letter.

Navigating the Job Market, part II (October 26, 1-2:30 p.m., Lea Hall 122): 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.

 If you are interested in attending these workshops, please 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.

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Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Aging of New Mexico to Speak at ENMU-Ruidoso

As part of the “Creative Aging” program at ENMU-Ruidoso, Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Aging and Long-term Services, Retta Ward, will address a town hall meeting on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 103. Ms. Ward will address statewide goals for the department and proposed initiatives in the year to come as well as her vision and outlook for seniors within the current political climate. A question and answer session will follow her talk. The discussion is free and open to everyone. A native of Hagerman, Ms. Ward has extensive experience in preventative and public health education. Her passion for public health began in undergraduate school, where she was the University of New Mexico’s top graduate in health education. She subsequently spent a number of years as a health educator for Albuquerque Public Schools.   She earned a master’s in public health from the University of Arizona, completing an extensive research project on domestic violence in Nogales, Arizona, and later managed a program for the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Several small communities throughout the country are experimenting with bartering and village concepts that Ms. Ward believes may be implemented here in New Mexico.

Several small communities throughout the country are experimenting with bartering and village concepts that Ms. Ward believes may be implemented here in New Mexico.

The challenge for her department is the same as many other programs; how to survive budget cuts and assimilation while remaining an enriching resource for older citizens, the disabled and their caregivers. Please come with your questions. These are among the concerns expected to be addressed on Oct. 27.

This town hall meeting is one of a series revolving around the needs and interests of those over the age of 50. A class on Creative Aging taught by Dr. Clara Farah is ongoing and takes place on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm in Room 105. The class is free. For more information on the town hall meeting or the class, please call ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257. 3012.

Voters to Consider Bonds for Higher Education and Libraries

On Nov. 6, voters in New Mexico will consider Higher Education Bond C, that would make $119.4 million available for colleges and universities in the state, including $1.5 million for infrastructure improvements at ENMU-Roswell. ENMU in Portales would receive $9 million from Bond C for renovation and infrastructure upgrades of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. ENMU-Ruidoso would also receive $500,000 for infrastructure projects. NMMI will receive $5 million for the renovation of Lusk Hall.

Because other bonds are retiring, the net increase in property taxes would be zero.

Absentee voting is Oct. 9 to Nov. 2. Early voting will be open from Oct. 20 to Nov.3.

With the passage of Bond C, ENMU-Roswell plans to target several infrastructure problems associated with an aging campus. The boiler serving the west side of the Lawrence C. Harris Occupational Technology Center (OTC) will be replaced. The OTC boiler dates back to 1978. The roof will also be replaced on the Arts and Science Center (ASC). The ASC was a Walker Air Force Base structure built in 1954. The roof was replaced when the building was renovated in 1996.

“The Roswell campus has 34 buildings on 124 acres,” said Dr. Madden ENMU-Roswell president. “Our physical plant is a combination of former Air Force structures built in the 1950’s and other construction that dates back to the 1980’s. Many of our buildings are in desperate need of renovations or repairs. This bond issue will help us address some of the critical problem areas for the comfort and safety of our students, employees, and the public who utilize our facilities.”

Voters will also consider Library Bond B on the November 6 ballot. Bond B will provide $3 million to fund academic library acquisitions statewide. Chaves County will receive a total of $90,128.69 for public and school libraries. ENMU-Roswell will receive $34,239 if Bond B is approved by voters. The cost for Bond B is approximately 56-cents per year for a home with an assessed value of $100,000.
– Donna Oracion

September/October Eastern Clips from ENMU-Roswell – [clips]

October issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [grapevine]

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Adrian Available for Adoption

Name: Adrian G Age: 16 Grade: 10th Looking for a companion to go for a swim or a bike ride with you: Adrian is your guy! This young man also enjoys participating in Special Olympics events. He participates in group and family activities, and can be very talkative and friendly. Adrian is in the tenth grade and benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). He participates in speech therapy and counseling, which may need to continue after placement. It is believed that he will not live independently as an adult, but he can have a great life! The caseworker will consider all family types, and seeks parents willing to participate in a transitional plan prior to placement.

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.

Community Services Center’s Food Pantry

The Community Services Center has a Food Pantry available.  Each household may receive two bags of canned food from the food pantry, regardless of income, twice per year.  In order to receive food from the food pantry, individuals need to bring in a valid, current picture id (issued by the DMV) or a passport, and a bill that has been mailed to their address with their name on it.  No photocopies will be accepted.

For more information about the Community Services Center’s Food Pantry, please call 575.356.8576 ext. 10, or come by 1100 Community Way in Portales.

 

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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 – If 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: S

• 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, 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 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 Communication (but not communication department).

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

We never capitalize every letter in a 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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