Dr. Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, has had her article “Baroque Performance Practice – An Introduction for Undergraduate Music Majors” published in the Fall 2012 International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Journal.

The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers has announced that Dr. Mark Dal Porto, professor of music, will receive an ASCAPlus Award in January 2013.  This marks the 7th year in a row that Dal Porto has received this accolade.  The award is given annually to composers whose works are judged by an independent, distinguished panel of judges based upon the value of each writer’s catalog of original works which receive notable and exemplary recognition and performances within the past year.

Dr. Tracy Carr, associate professor of music, will perform in the Amarillo Opera's production of Gian-Carlo Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors.  The opera is co-produced with Chamber Music Amarillo, and will be presented Nov. 9-11 at the Fibonacci Building, Amarillo, Texas.  Carr has also had her article “Baroque Performance Practice – An Introduction for Undergraduate Music Majors” published in the Fall 2012 International Double Reed Society (IDRS) Journal.

Dr. Michael F. Shaughnessy recently reviewed a book “Introduction to Nanoscale Science and Technology.“ His review was posted at the following site:

http://educationviews.org/book-review-introduction-to-nanoscale-science-and-technology/

Paul Smith is the new director of the Church of Christ Student Center and instructor of religion.  Paul is filling the position formerly held by Isaiah Vance.

Charles R. Waggoner, Michael F. Shaughnessy, Robin Wells, and Tammy Lynne Moore have had a paper published in the International Journal of Academic Research .

The title of the paper is “ Reflections on inclusion at the elementary level: administrative and other perspectives." 2012; 4(6), 24-31.

Dr. Bob Elliott served as one of four discussion panelists for Discipline-Specific Assessment at the 1st Annual West Texas Assessment Conference hosted by Texas Tech University on Oct. 16

ENMU Grad Teaching in Artesia

courtesy of the Artesia Daily Press

ENMU Grad Teaching Science

from the Artesia Daily Press

Woman to Receive Master's from ENMU at 65

from the Roswell Daily Record

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Campus United Way Update – ENMU Faculty and Staff: We are asking you to help us meet our 2012 United Way goal of $20,000.  At the present time our total contributions stand at $14,795.32 with 17 percent of our employees contributing.  

Send in your pledge cards this week and we will enter your name into the hopper for a sweet deal – chocolate that is. Your name could be drawn for this special prize on Friday, Oct. 26. 

So hurry and make a tax-deductible contribution, let’s have some fun and see what we as a team can do by supporting United Way of Eastern New Mexico.

Please call 562.2231 if we can provide any additional information and remember to mail your pledge card to United Way, Station 34.

Student Employee Orientation on October 24 – ENMU's Partners Training program for new student employees has been replaced with the mandatory ENMU Student Employee Orientation.  The orientation will cover customer service, University policies and safety procedures.  All new students who did not attend Partners Training will need to attend ENMU Student Employee Orientation.

Wednesday Oct. 24, 4-5:30 p.m. in CUB Zia Room

Student employees must register by calling the Office of Student Affairs 575.562.2221.

Finger Print Lab on October 24 – The ENMU Justice League is hosting a Finger Print Lab at 6 p.m. on Wecdnesday, Oct 24, in Room 134 of the Art and Anthropology Building.

Everyone is welcome. We hope to achieve outreach to those students who are seeking a career in forensics or criminal justice. We will learn about lifting prints and much more.

For more information, contact:
Shelby Hatch
shelby.hatch@enmu.edu
Dr. Andy Nazario
andy.nazario@enmu.edu

Practice LSAT on November 3 – Students interested in attending the Practice LSAT event on Nov. 3 need to register at the following link: http://lawschool.unm.edu/admissions/visit/malsa-lsat.php

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.

Faculty Lecture Set For Ocotber 24 –The Department of Communication invites you to attend the sixth lecture in its annual faculty lecture series. On Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-7 p.m., Dr. Chad Painter willpresent his work titled “Image of a Journalist in Popular Culture” in the Art and Anthropology Building, Room 110.

The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Amanda Gatchet at 562.2272 or email amanda.gatchet@enmu.edu.

Program Helps Foreigners Speak English – A program called “Friend Speak” is designed to help foreigners in the U.S. to learn to read and speak English better so they will be able to understand and communicate more satisfactorily.  The director in Portales is David Heflin, pastor at the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ. 

An information meeting was recently held and an ENMU graduate student from Russia brought his wife. We would like to be able to help more people learn about the opportunity to help some of our international students become more proficient in their English. 

David also teaches a religion class for Eastern each semester.

Anyone iinterested in participating can call David at 356.6150 or 575.218.4682.   

ENMU Student Veteran's Organization Event on November 1

Subject: Pizza Hut. Let's Get Together - ENMUSVO If you are interested in learning and assisting military members come and join us. We will be looking at events for Veteran's Day and the Christmas Holiday. This is a wonderful time to help those around you and to connect with fellow students to make a difference in the school and community.

Date: Nov.1, (Thursday) Time: 5:30-7 p.m. (1730-1900) Location: Pizza Hut Banquet Room - Portales

Hope to see you there. All Students, Faculty and staff are welcome. If you have any questions contact visit us at: www.facebook.com/ENMUSVO or e-mail us at:enmusvo@gmail.com.

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.

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 a.m -5 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 for November 10
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.

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

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 10/29/12, 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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ENMU Hosting Fall Choral Concert on October 27

-Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host a fall choral concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The concert will be directed by Jason Paulk and will feature ENMU’s Chamber Choir and University Singers.

The choirs will perform pieces by Barber, Palestrina, Wilber, Britten and several others.

For more information, contact the music office at 562.2377.

Merling Trio in Concert on November 16

The Merling Trio will be in concert on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building.  This will be the first concert in the University Friends of Music Guest Artist Series.

The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 575.562.2377

The program is below: The Merling Trio Program Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m. Friends of Music, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM Piano Trio in C Major, K548                                                              Mozart             Allegro             Andante Cantabile             Allegretto Primavera Porteno                                                                               Piazzolla Otono Porteno                                                                                       Piazzolla Intermission Piano Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66                                                  Mendelssohn Allegro energico e con fuoco Andante espressivo Scherzo: Molto allegro quasi presto Finale: Allegro appassionato             The Merling Trio             Susan Wiersma Uchimura, piano             Bruce Uchimura, cello             Renata Artman Knific, violin Please visit the Merling Trio at merlingtrio.com, watch us on YouTube, and “like” us on Facebook!

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.

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

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

 

Native American Heritage Month

Although the first "American Indian Day" was declared by the State of New York in 1916, a month long recognition of Native Americans was not achieved until 1990. In that year, President George Bush declared the first National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3rd. His action was based on legislation presented by Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Congressional Delegate Eni Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa).

The Purpose of National American Indian Heritage Month is to honor and recognize the original peoples of this land. This year's heritage month theme is "Kokopelis". Kokopeli is depicted as a humpbacked flute player and represents the spirit of music in the Native culture, although he has different meanings in different tribes. The office of Native American Affairs has planned a month full of activities and events. Please contact the office with any questions at 575.562-2470 enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu<mailto:enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu>

Title: Native Game Show- Kick-Off
Date: Thursday, Nov. 1st
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Union Building (CUB) Lobby
Description: Come celebrate Native American Heritage Month Kick- Off with a Game Show hosted by Jacob Lee. Win some prizes, pick up a calendar, and meet the Office of Native American Affairs.

Title: Male & Female Roles in Native American Societies
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 7th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Learn about the different roles that males and females have in different Native American communities in New Mexico, tribes included: Navajo Nation-Jacob Lee, Kewa Pueblo-Thomas Lovato, Laguna Pueblo-Bobbi Jo Touchin, Navajo Nation-Jeraldine Henio - Miss Native American ENMU 2011-2012

Title: Veteran's Day: Cannon Air Force Base- Heroic Dogs
Date: Monday, Nov. 12th
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Veteran's Memorial outside by Dallan Sanders Patio (weather permitting)/Ballroom (in case of inclement weather)
Description: Honoring Veterans and commemorating heroic dogs. Guest speakers from Cannon Air Force Base. Program will consist of:

·         Presentation of Honor Guard

·         Welcome and Introduction of Native American Affairs - Remembering Navajo Code Talkers

·         Lt. Col. McGuire speech

·         President Gamble speech

·         Dr. Elliot speech

·         TSgt. Emington and dogs and handlers demonstration

Title: Miss Photogenic Contest
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13th
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: CUB Lobby
Description: Students and Faculty will be able to vote on their favorite poster of contestants participating in the Miss Native American ENMU Pageant. Miss Photogenic is the first of the categories for the pageant.

Title: Miss Native American ENMU Pageant
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 14th
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Becky Sharp Auditorium
Description: Contestants will compete to be the 2012-2013 Miss Native American ENMU, in three different categories: Traditional/Contemporary Dress, Traditional/Contemporary Talent, and Public Speaking. The winner will have to honor of representing ENMU's Native American population as well as her tribe.

Title: Thanksgiving Dessert Potluck
Date: Thursday, Nov. 15th
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: CUB Ballroom
Description: Our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Dessert Potluck will showcase the Talent portion from the Miss Native American Pageant and then crown the new Miss Native American ENMU 2012-2013. Honor any Native American graduates in December. To be able to attend these Thanksgiving activities you must RSVP with the Native American Affairs Office by Nov. 9th and bring a dessert.

Title: Misconceptions in Native Society: Discussion Board
Date: Monday, Nov. 19th
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Native students will be discussing assumptions/misconceptions made about Native Americans. Some of the topics: alcohol, food, gambling, and housing. Open to questions from the attendees.

Title: Navajo Taco Sale
Date: Delivery-Tuesday, Nov. 20th   Order by-Friday, Nov. 16th
Time: Delivery 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: On Campus ONLY
Description: Navajo Tacos are $6 and Frybread only is $3, Ingredients include: tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and beans. All proceeds go toward the Miss Native American ENMU Scholarship.

Title: Futures for Children: Inky Kim and Kim Ashley- Bridging Two Worlds - Photo Exhibit
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 27th
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Representatives from Futures for Children, an organization which helps Native American youth with mentorship and getting them onto higher education. Kim Ashley will be showing his exhibit featuring pictures of Native American youth who participate in Futures for Children. Olivia Redhorse is a Systems Analyst for Jacobs Technology at the NASA Johnson Space Center, and White Sands Test Facility. She will tell her story of how Futures for Children was her bridge to success.

Title: Book Signing by Cartoonist Ricardo Caté - "Without Reservations"
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 28th
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: Cartoonist from Santo Domingo Pueblo will showcase his art which is featured in The Santa Fe New Mexican. He will talk about his life and journey to becoming a cartoonist. His book "Without Reservations" will be available to buy and sign by author.

Title: Comedian James Junes
Date: Thursday, Nov. 29th
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Becky Sharp Auditorium
Description: Comedian James Junes of the Navajo Nation comedy duo James and Ernie will be coming on campus to entertain. This event will be the grand finale to Native American Heritage Month.

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

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

Tuesday, October 23
Volleyball vs Midwestern State, 7 p.m.

Friday, October 26
Women’s Soccer vs West Texas A&M, 3 p.m. (Regular season finale)

Samoei Leads Hounds to Repeat LSC Championship, Zias Place Fifth

LAWTON, OKLA. — For the second straight year, senior Isaiah Samoei (Eldoret, Kenya/Iowa Western CC) turned in a first-place performance at the Lone Star Conference Championships and led the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team to its second consecutive conference title. Brittany Buchanan’s (Jr., Albuquerque, N.M. / Hope Christian HS) seventh-place finish paced the Zias to a fifth place finish.

In earning their second consecutive title, the Hounds finished with 37 points, 38 ahead of runner-up, West Texas A&M, which finished with 75 points. Samoei’s time ranked fourth on the Greyhound career list, while Kaspars Briska (So., Riga, Latvia / Riga Imanta HS / Cloud CCC) paced fourth, with a time of 25:31. The Greyhounds placed five in the top 13.   Buchanan was the Zias top finisher, and was followed by Amber Saiz (Fr., Belen, N.M./Belen HS) with a time of 23:43, in the 6k run. Andrea Whittman (Fr., Hobbs, N.M./Hobbs HS) turned in a 23rd-place performance, with a time of 23:45. The cross country teams return to action on Saturday, Nov. 3, for NCAA Division II South Central Regionals at Regis University, in Denver, Colo.

Men, 1st 8k

1st	Isaiah Samoei	24:43
4th	Kaspars Briska	25:31
8th	Kevin Roa	25:44
11th	Trevor Merhege	25:53
13th	Patrick Lueras	26:05
22nd	Zerrick Vriseno	26:30
23rd	Marquez Hobson	26:31

 
Women 5th, 6k

7th	Brittany Buchanan	22:43
21st	Amber Saiz	23:43
23rd	Andrea Whittman	23:45
34th	Adrienne Montoya	24:25
35th	Beth Blind	24:29
39th	Leigh Ann Omarkhail	24:51

 

Greyhound Stadium on Saturday Night (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Members of the Amarillo, Clovis and Portales media, as well as ENMU staff from the Office of Athletic Communications, work during Saturday's night football game against West Texas A&M University – won by WT, 44-21.

The coach in the sling is Don Carthel, former ENMU head coach and now WT head coach.

A decent-size crowd (far side) from WT made the 109-mile drive to Greyhound Stadium.

Gridiron Hounds Fall in Wagon Wheel Game to #17 West Texas A&M

BLACKWATER DRAW— The Eastern New Mexico University football team (2-5; LSC 1-4) employed a ball-control offense and capitalized on a pair of interceptions to stay within a touchdown of 17th-ranked West Texas A&M (7-1; LSC 6-0), but the Buffaloes pulled away in the second half, to claim the 2012 Wagon Wheel Game, by a 44-21 score, Saturday night at Greyhound Field.
 
WT took a 14-0 lead into the second quarter, on a Khiry Robinson touchdown run and a 27-yard touchdown catch from Nathan Slaughter, but the Hounds got on track in the second quarter. Early in the second quarter, Eastern put together a drive of 10 plays and converted third and seven twice and fourth and seven once, with the possession concluding with a 19-yard pass from Wesley Wood (Sr., QB, Muleshoe, Texas/Muleshoe HS) to Chase Kyser (Sr., WR, Roswell, N.M./Goddard HS) pulling Eastern to within 14-7. The Buffaloes responded with their own touchdown and threatened to tack on more points, but quarterback Dustin Vaughan was intercepted on back-to-back possessions in ENMU territory, by Jamal Candley (So., S, Spring, Texas/Oak Ridge HS) and Jayson Serda (Jr., S, Albuquerque, N.M./Manzano HS). After Serda’s 49-yard return, plus a 15-yard face mask penalty set the Hounds up at the WT 32-yard line, Wood capped a three-play drive with a 34-yard touchdown run, to pull ENMU to within 21-14 at halftime.
 
In the opening half, Eastern held the ball for 22:15, converted six of their 12 third down opportunities and their only fourth-down attempt. The Greyhounds were especially effective in the second quarter, outscoring the Buffaloes, 14-7, and holding the ball for 11:22 of play.
 
The teams traded punts early in the third quarter, but Shane Pennix forced a fumble, which was recovered by Curtis Slater, midway through the period, and WT capitalized with a two-play, 44-yard scoring drive. Robinson added a 12-yard touchdown run, late in the quarter, to stake WT to a 35-21 lead, as they pulled away for the win.
 
Eastern outrushed West Texas A&M, by a 205-132 margin, but the Buffaloes held a 322-186 yard edge in the passing game. Wood ran for 79 yards and passed for another 188 yards. Kyser hauled in a season-high seven receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns, while Perron Sellers (Sr., OLB, La Marque, Texas/La Marque HS/Fullerton JUCO) paced the defense with eight tackles. WT quarterback Dustin Vaughn passed for 312 yards and two scores, while Robinson ran for 131 yards and four touchdowns.
 
The Eastern New Mexico University football team will return to action, next Saturday, to visit Midwestern State. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. MDT.

 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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"As always, gripping and enlightening. I remember those murals! Thank you for this weekly effort." – Robert Patrick referring to last week's Monday Memo

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

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"Renaissance merchants were beautiful and almost lifelike. They enriched themselves bny planting wool and selling it for clothing. They increased these profets by paying interest to people who borrowed money from them. this produced even more grits for the mills of change," a book of student essays compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

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Comprehensive Exams, Thesis Defenses

name: Garrett Kubik

title_of_thesis: An Edge-Damage Analysis of Folsom Artifacts From the Mitchell Locality and North Bank of Blackwater Draw

building: Art and Anthropology

room: 110

day: Friday

date: 11/02/2012

time: 3:00

am_pm: PM

name: Erin Goslin

title_of_thesis: Archaeology and Mescalero Apache Identity

building: AA

room: Lecture Hall

day: Friday

date: 11/02/2012

time: 4:00

am_pm: PM

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, Nov. 17. 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 p.m. - 3 p.m. in PS 217. The Physics Challenge exams will take place on November 10.

Navagating the Job Market for Students Set for October 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.

This workshop 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 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 this workshop, please RSVP with Yvette Perez at 575-562-2541 or email at yvette.perez@enmu.edu.  Since the workshop is also via Mediasite, students at distant locations may also view them.  Please register for the workshop no later than 12 hours ahead of the scheduled date.

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Have you seen the bicycle hanging in the dining hall? Our sustainability week is next week.

We are giving away the bicycle to the most active students. You will receive a sustainability card in the mail. If you do not have campus mail, our cashiers will have cards to give to you. The card challenges students to conserve water, become more active in your community, recycle, and so on . . . If you fulfill one of the challenges please show your card to a cashier and they will stamp it for you.

The student with the most stamps will win the bicycle. If there are students with the same maximum number of stamps, their names will be dropped into a hat and the winner will be pulled from those names.

Next week we will have different themes each day. You will see us in the lobby giving away samples and information about recycling, health, and working with local businesses in the area.

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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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Kay-cee Available for Adoption

Name: Kay-cee Age: 14 Grade: 9th Kay-cee is a  special young lady who is mature for her age, and who has been known to be  a positive influence on other children. She is funny and energetic and she loves to talk! An intelligent girl, she is in the gifted program at her high school, where her favorite subjects are math, reading and science. This is a well-rounded young lady: she enjoys drama, reading fiction, listening to music, sewing, crocheting, writing poetry, and swimming. Since she has a kind and giving nature, Kay-cee would like to be a pediatrician or a defense attorney when she grows up…though she wouldn’t mind being famous while she’s at it!. At mealtime, you might find  Kay-cee enjoying her favorite foods: spaghetti, green bean casserole and tres leches cake. Kay-cee would like a two-parent home with lots of children and pets. She relates best to children her age or younger. Kay-cee attends weekly counseling and would need ongoing support from her new family to continue to make good choices. She would prefer an Albuquerque adoptive home where she can continue to attend her current high school. For New Mexico children, both home studied and non-home studied families are encouraged to inquire. Only home studied families from other states should inquire.

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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