Dr. Roger Davis Gatchet in the Department of Communication recently had a paper accepted for presentation at the 2012 Oral History Association convention in Cleveland, Ohio. His essay, titled “‘I’ve Got Some Antique in Me’: Race, Resistance, and Authenticity in Austin, Texas,” explores how race, class, and lived experience are intimately tied to notions of authenticity in the blues.

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In Memoriam

Former University Printing Services employee Vernon Monks passed away on Aug. 16. ENMU's condolences to his family. Read his obituary from the Portales News-Tribune. – [pntonline.com]

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New Faculty for 2012-13

College of Business

Anthony Iaquinto
Assistant Professor of Marketing

Education:                            Ph.D. in Strategic Management, Columbia University, New York City, NY;
                                                M.B.A. in Marketing, Columbia University, New York City, NY;
                                                B.A. in History, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Visiting Professor, Business and Economics, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan;
                                                Hospitality Services, Founder and President, Nagoya, Japan;
Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Nanzan Catholic University, Nagoya, Japan;
                                                Analyst and Assistant to Vice President of Planning, Citibank, New York, NY

Debra Stone
Instructor of Accounting

Education:                            M.Ed. in Adult Education in Online Learning, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ;
                                                M.Ed. in Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ;
                                                B.B.A. in Accounting, University of Houston, Houston, TX

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Instructor, Mathematics, Prescott Valley Charter School, Prescott Valley, AZ;
Instructor, Mathematics, AAEC High School and Deer Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ;              
Adjunct Instructor, Accounting, Rio Salado College, Phoenix, AZ;
Adjunct Instructor, Accounting, Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ

Konnie Wallace
Instructor of Accounting

Education:                            M.B.A. in General Management, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM;
                                                B.B.A. in Finance, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Financial Reporting Manager, The Mind Research Network, Inc., Albuquerque, NM;
                                                Senior Tax Accountant, Terry Zelin, CPA, Albuquerque, NM;
                                                Controller, EarthScan Networks Inc., Albuquerque, NM;
                                                Accountant, Hebenstreit Communications Corporation, Albuquerque, NM
                                               
Crista Wiegel
Instructor of Business Administration

Education:                            M.B.A. in Business Administration, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM;          
B.S. in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Lecturer, Business, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
                                                Co-owner, Nick Wiegel Allstate Insurance Agency, Clovis, NM;
Teaching Assistant, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

College of Education and Technology

Joan Accardi
Assistant Professor of Educational Administration

Education:                            Ph.D. (in progress) in Educational Leadership, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM;
                                                M.A. in Special Education, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
B.S. in Special Education and Elementary Education, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Principal, Valley View Elementary School, Roswell, NM;
Instructor, Special Education and Elementary Education, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Principal, Monterrey Elementary School, Roswell, NM

G. Beth Birky
Instructor of Health and Physical Education

Education:                            Ph.D. (in progress) in Curriculum and Instruction, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM;
                                                M.S. in Physical Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL;
                                                B.S. in Physical Education, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA;
B.S. in Camping, Recreation and Youth Ministries, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Teaching Assistant, Health and Physical Education, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM;
Research Project Assistant, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM;
Head Volleyball Coach, Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN

Efstathia “Eva” Yerende
Instructor of TESOL

Education:                            Ph.D. in Language Reading and Culture, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ;
M.A. in Bilingual, Multicultural Education and Latin American Studies, Northern Arizona University, Tucson, AZ;
                                                B.A. in English, American College of Greece, Athens, Greece

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Visiting Research Fellow, Literacy and Teacher Education, Rhodes University, South Africa;
Fulbright Visiting Professor, Applied Linguistics, University of Kankan, Guinea-Conakry, West Africa;         
Assistant Professor, Bilingual/ESL Education, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX

Kathleen Wagner
Instructor of Education Foundations

Education:                            Ph.D. (in progress) in Curriculum Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
                                                M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
B.S. in Elementary Education, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Lecturer, Education Foundations, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;              
University Supervisor, Student Teachers, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Teacher, Reading, James Elementary School, Portales, NM;
Teacher, 1st Grade, Floyd Municipal Schools, Floyd, NM
                                College of Fine Arts

Jonathan Barr
Instructor of Digital Filmmaking

Education:                            M.F.A. in Film and Media Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA;
                                                B.A. in Film and Media Arts, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Lecturer, Digital Filmmaking and Communication, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Instructor, Film and Video Analysis, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA;
Teaching Assistant, Media Writing, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA               

Ann Bradfield
Assistant Professor of Music

Education:                            D.M.A. in Saxophone Performance, University of North Texas, Denton, TX;       
M.M. in Saxophone Performance, University of North Texas, Denton, TX;
B.M. in Jazz Studies Performance, University of North Texas, Denton, TX

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Assistant Professor, Jazz and Woodwind, Cameron University, Lawton, OK;
                                                Adjunct Professor, Saxophone, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK;
                                                Instructor, Saxophone, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR                        

James Deal
Assistant Professor of Art

Education:                            M.F.A. (in progress) in Graphic Design, Marywood University, Scranton, PA;
                                                B.F.A. in Graphic Design, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Big Attic Creative, Inc., Owner, Cornish, ME;
                                                Creative Director, Glen Group, North Conway, NH;
                                                Creative Services Project Director, Main Credit Union League, Westbrook, ME;
                                                Senior Graphic Designer, The Dallas Morning News, Dallas, TX

Kimberly Gelbwasser
Instructor of Music

Education:                            D.M.A. in Vocal Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH;
M.M. in Vocal Performance, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati, OH;
B.M. in Vocal Performance, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
               
Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Visiting Professor, Voice, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL;
                                                Private Voice Studio, Bay Area, CA;
                                                Instructor, Vocal Lessons, Wyoming Center for the Arts, Wyoming, OH;
                                                Instructor, Vocal Lessons, Immaculate Conception Academy, Norwood, OH
                                               
                               
Chad Painter
Assistant Professor of Communication

Education:                            Ph.D. in Communication, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO;
                                                M.A. in Communication, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO;
                                                B.A. in English, Capital University, Columbus, OH

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Graduate Instructor, Cross-Cultural Journalism, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO;
                                                JPMorgan Chase, Corporate Communications, Columbus, OH;
                                                The Other Paper, Arts Editor, Columbus, OH               

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Edward Avila
Assistant Professor of English

Education:                            Ph.D. in English and Cultural Studies, University of California, San Diego, CA;
                                                M.A. in English and Cultural Studies, University of California, San Diego, CA;
B.A. in Literatures in English, University of California, San Diego, CA

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Instructor, Writing Program, University of California, San Diego, CA;
Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of California, San Diego, CA;
Senior Teaching Assistant, University of California, San Diego, CA

Matthew Bell
Instructor of Mathematics

Education:                            M.A. in Mathematics, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
B.S. in Mathematics, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
Title V Math Specialist, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Graduate Assistant, Mathematics, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Tutor, Mathematics, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

William Cooper
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Education:                            Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC;
                                                M.S. in Chemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC;
                                                B.S. in Chemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

 
Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                         Lecturer, Chemistry, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC;
                                                Lecturer, Chemistry, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC;
                                                Process Manager, GenPhar, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, SC
                                               

Karen Copple
Assistant Professor of Communicative Disorders

Education:                            Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX;
                                                M.S.Ed. in Speech and Hearing Sciences, University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE;
                                                B.M.Ed. in Music Education, Hastings College, Hastings, NE

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Instructor, Speech, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX;
                                                Speech Pathologist, Early Childhood Intervention, Lubbock, TX;
Lecturer, Speech, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX;
                                                Clinical Supervisor, Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX;
                                                Speech Supervisor, Lamb County Education Coop, Littlefield, TX         

Samuel Duwe
Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Education:                            Ph.D. in Anthropology, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ;
                                                M.A. in Anthropology, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ;
                                                B.A. in Anthropology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Visiting Scholar, Anthropology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY;
                                                Archaeologist, TEC Inc., Charlottesville, VA;
                                                Instructor, Anthropology, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ;
                                                Teaching Assistant, Anthropology, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Amanda Gerber
Assistant Professor of English

Education:                            Ph.D. in English Literature, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH;
M.A. in English Literature, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH;
B.A. in English, University of California, Irvine, CA

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Visiting Scholar, English, University of California, Los Angeles, CA;
                                                Instructor, English, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH;        
Graduate Teaching Assistant, English, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH       
               
Amy Grau
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Education:                            Ph.D. (in progress) in Sociology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH;
M.A. in Sociology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH;
B.A. in Sociology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Teaching Fellow, Behavior Sciences, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH;
                                                Visiting Faculty, Sociology and Gerontology, Miami University-Oxford, Oxford, OH;
                                                Research Collaborator, Criminal Justice, Miami University-Hamilton, Oxford, OH             

Opal Greer
Instructor of English

Education:                            M.A. in English, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
                                                B.S. in History, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Graduate Teaching Assistant, English, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
                                                Tutor, Writing Center, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM

Stefan Kiesbye
Assistant Professor of English

Education:                            M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI;
                                                M.A. in American Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY;
                                                B.A. in American Studies, Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Lecturer, English, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA;
                                                Lecturer, English, UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, Los Angeles, CA;
                                                Lecturer, English, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI;
                                                Lecturer, English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Adrienne McElroy-Bratcher
Assistant Professor of Communicative Disorders

Education:                            Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
M.S. in Communicative Disorders, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
                                                B.S. in Communicative Disorders, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
                                               
Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Independent Contract Therapy, AMB Therapy, Clovis, NM;
Assistant Professor, Communicative Disorders, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Program Director, Communicative Disorders, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Director, ENMUROC Speech-Language Clinic, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM;
Speech-Language Pathologist, Laurel Ridge/Plains, Clovis, NM
                 
Valerie McKito
Assistant Professor of History

Education:                            Ph.D. in United States History, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
M.A. in British History, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
                                                B.S. in History, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
                                               
Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Visiting Assistant Professor, History, University of Nebraska-Kearney, Kearney, NE;
                                                Adjunct Instructor, History, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
                                                Graduate Instructor, History, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

Mary Shuttlesworth
Assistant Professor of Psychology

Education:                            Ph.D. (in progress) in Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD;
                                                M.A. in Clinical Psychology, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA;
                                                B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Instructor, Psychology, Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD;
                                                Instructor, Psychology, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD;
                                                Instructor, Abnormal Psychology, Harrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PA

Indika Wickramasinghe
Assistant Professor of Statistics

Education:                            Ph.D. (in progress) in Mathematics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
M.S. in Statistics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
M.S. in Operational Research, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka;
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Most Recent Professional
Experiences:                        
                                                Graduate Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
                                                Research Assistant, Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX;
                                                Lecturer, Statistics and Computer Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

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Dustin Seifert, chair of the Department of Music and director of bands, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Band Association (NBA) by national president Mr. Roy Holder. Mr. Seifert has served the NBA as New Mexico state chairman and southwestern division chair. He will again represent members from the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The National Band Association, founded on Sept. 11, 1960, is the largest band directors' professional organization in the world. It was organized for the purpose of promoting the musical and educational significance of bands and is dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands and band music. NBA is an organization open to anyone and everyone interested in bands, regardless of the length of his/her experience, type of position held, or the specific level at which he/she works. The membership roster includes men and women from every facet of the band world.

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The Blackwater Draw Boys, featuring ENMU faculty Roger Davis Gatchet, Jon Barr and Travis Erwin, will perform at the Do Drop In in Portales at 7 p.m. on Aug. 31 as part of the Fifth Friday event. 

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.Fall Semester Begins August 21

The fall semester begins Tuesday, Aug. 21. The last day to late-register or drop and add is Aug. 28.

The second eight-week session begins Oct. 15.

Thanksgiving recess will be on Nov. 21-23.

The semester ends on Dec. 7, with commencement set for Dec. 8.

Payroll Paperwork Deadline Today – This is a friendly reminder that today, Monday, Aug. 20, is the payroll paperwork deadline.  This means that all PANs, SPANs, and Special Pay Slips must be received in the Human Resource Office by 5 p.m. to be processed for the 08/31/12 payroll.

If your department has hired a new student, faculty, or staff employee, send them to the Office of Human Resources to sign up for payroll. If you are a new student, faculty, or staff employee, bring two forms of ID to the HR office, Admin 113, to complete the required payroll documents. All paperwork submitted after this date will be included in the following payroll.  There will be no exceptions for failure to meet this payroll deadline.

For more information, call 562.2115.

Woodie Guthrie Celebration on August 22 – Dr. Doug Morris will host a “Woody Guthrie Celebration and Sing-Along” Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 7-9 p.m. in the Sandia Room, CUB. 

For more information, contact:  doug.morris@enmu.edu.

For an interview with Dr. Morris about Woodie Guthrie, click [here].

Defensive Driving – In order to drive a University vehicle or an Enterprise vehicle for the University, the State of New Mexico requires you to complete the six-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Certificate program. The six-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered:

6 Hour

Monday Augu. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Or
Saturday Sept. 8 at 8:15 a.m.
Or
Friday, Sept. 21 at 1:15 p.m.

If you have taken the six-hour Defensive Driving Course, you are required to renew your six-hour certificate every four years. The four-hour Defensive Driving Course will be offered:

4 Hour Refresher

Thursday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.
or
Monday, Sept.10 at 1:15 p.m.

To register and for location, call the Safety Office at 562.2796 or the Physical Plant at 562.2511.

News 3 Auditions on August 28-29

News 3 New Mexico AUDITIONS Open to All ENMU Students (All Majors Campus-Wide) Fall 2012 Semester *News, Sports and Weather Anchor/Reporter Positions* (Sample Audition News Scripts Available in Advance) *Off-Camera and Tech positions require sign-up but not auditions* Needed: Producers, Directors, Tech. Directors, Videographers, Camera Operators, Audio, Graphic Design *SIGN UP IN ADVANCE and PICK UP NEWS SCRIPTS at the KENW-TV FRONT DESK (in the COMM Building) to audition during one of the following dates and times:      **Tuesday, August 28, 2012:  1-4 p.m.** **Wednesday, August 29, 2012:   2-4 p.m.**                                                                 **Thursday, August 30, 2012:  1-4 p.m.** Audition Location: KENW-TV Broadcast Center, COMM Building, Studio B For more information, contact: KENW-TV News Director Janet Bresenham at 562-2593 Janet.Bresenham@enmu.edu

ENMU Women 'Welcome Back' Breakfast on September 8


Date:    Saturday, Sept 8, 9 a.m.
Place:  1600 W Cherry Street (President Gamble’s backyard-- enter by the back gate)
Bring:   Someone new to ENMU! And a hat!
Dues:   $5 for new members, $15 for returning members. Bring extra dollars for raffle tickets.
Why?    ENMU Women is one of the oldest University organizations at Eastern. It raises money for scholarships and welcomes (faculty, staff, spouses) to the University community. It hosts a few events during the year to help members connect with each other and with good causes.

Please share this announcement with any ENMU woman who would like to join us.

For more information, call Ronnie Birdsong or Betsy Chavez (562.4490) or Patrice Caldwell (562.2315).

Student Radio Station Tour on September 20 – Are you interested in participating in ENMU's new student radio station? Come to the station's first meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 3-5 p.m. in COM 111. We'll take a tour of our brand new studio and discuss plans for getting the station off the ground this semester.

For more information, contact the student radio advisor, Dr. Roger Davis Gatchet, at Roger.Gatchet@enmu.edu or 575.562.2841

Alumni Shirts Available – Are you proud to be an ENMU Alumni? Why not show off your alma mater with an embroidered polo? Better yet, why not with two?

Choose Alumni or Greyhound wording within the ENMU Alumni Affairs logo.

Shirts are $40 each if you live in the Portales area or $45 each if your order requires shipping.

Cash and checks are accepted (sorry, no credit cards at this time). Checks should be made out to ENMU Alumni Affairs.

Registration and money should be sent too: Alumni Affairs, Station 48,1500 South Ave K, Portales, NM 88130.

The last day to place an order is Aug. 31, 2012.

[order form]

New Nursing Newsletter – See the new nursing newsletter at the following [link].

Changes in Retirement Benefits Being Discussed – A proposal for needed changes to the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) policy is being discussed at the state level.  Employees should be aware of these proposed changes and how it may affect future contributions and benefits.  The proposal can be seen at this website:  http://inside.enmu.edu/files/cup_073012.pdf

Any change to the NMERB policy must receive approval from the New Mexico Legislature and the governor during the January 2013 legislative session.

Volunteers Needed for County Fair

ENMU Faculty, Staff, and Students:

Alumni Affairs asks for volunteers to help with the Roosevelt County Fair. Two to three volunteers are needed per shift. 

The shifts begin Tuesday, Aug. 21, and end Saturday, Aug. 25; Tuesday through Thursday shifts are from 5-10 p.m., and the Friday/Saturday shifts are from 3-10 p.m.

Volunteer responsibilities fall into three categories: alumni updates, answering questions and taking pictures.  We appreciate however much time you can volunteer.

Please e-mail Robert.Graham@enmu.edu or Melissa.Sena@enmu.edu or call 575.562.2125 or 575.562.4251 to sign-up for times.

Does Anyone Speak Portuguese? – Does anyone at ENMU speak Portuguese?  We have a new Rotary Youth Exchange student that arrived yesterday from Brazil.  She is staying with Tom and Joan Brown’s family.  Joan asked if there was anyone that can help to translate and/or help Monique feel welcome here. Please contact Noelle Bartl at 562.2412.

Purchasing Card Deadlines

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

Cycle Ending Date-Midnight                        Statement Due Date                                      Posting Deadline

Friday, August 24, 2012                                 Noon, Wednesday, August 29, 2012                        09/06/12

Tuesday, September 25, 2012                    Noon, Friday, September 28, 2012                           10/05/12

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

Student Job Fair on August 29 – The office of Counseling and Career Services will host a student Job Fair for part-time student employees on Wednesday, Aug. 29 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the CUB Sandia Room.  If you plan to hire additional student employees (either work study or student hire) we encourage you to join us for the opportunity to interview students. 

If your department would like to participate, send an email to Nikie.Bonner@enmu.edu to reserve your table.  Students do not need to register to attend.

Volunteers Needed for Research Experiment and Free Health Screening

Health screening will be part of a study in exercise physiology conducted by the ENMU Biology Department

The screening will include:
*      Blood Pressure
*      Heart Rate Measurement
*      Cholesterol Screening (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)
*      Blood Glucose

Individuals interested in participating in the study must be:
*      Women between 18-40 years old
*      Hispanic or Caucasian
*      Non-smokers
*      Sedentary to moderately active

For more information interested individuals can call 575.562.1152 or email matthew.barlow@enmu.edu or Robert.restaino@enmu.edu.

View Online Orientation Video – The online orientation video is on the ENMU website. It’s under Future Students, select any category at the bottom, and then on the left side at the bottom is a link to the videos “Online Orientation." The short link is at: www.enmu.edu/orientation.

Phlebotomy Technique Training Offered This Fall – Distance Education and Outreach will offer Phlebotomy Technique Training this fall beginning Aug. 21 through Nov. 6.

For more information, call 562.2165.

Time for New Parking Decals – The new parking decals for faculty, staff and students are available at the ENMU Police Department. Your current decals expired on Friday, June 1. If you want to get a head start on the fall 2012 semester you can stop by the police department and pick one up. Decals are provided free of charge and you can register as many vehicles as you would like. 

The ENMU Police Department will start issuing citations on Monday, Sept. 10 for "Failure to Register" and "Expired Registration."  Warning citations for these violations will begin on Monday, Aug. 20.  "Community Member" decals are also available at the police department. If you have individuals who frequent facilities on campus and are not students, faculty or staff they can apply for a community member decal at the police department. The decals are free of charge and will be valid for a period of one year until June 1, 2013.  After that they will need to apply for a new decal. 

All students, faculty and staff are required to register their vehicles to be in compliance with standing University policy and procedures.

For more information, contact the ENMU Police Department at 562.2392.

Are You Ready for Some Greyhound Football? The Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds are set to invade Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the 2012 Lone Star Conference Football Festival, presented by Firestone. The Hounds will take on the University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals on Friday, Sept.14 at 3:30 p.m. CDT. We want alumni and friends from all over the country to join us for this exciting weekend at the 2nd annual Football Festival.   You can find information for game tickets and organized socials as well as group travel arrangements from Portales, N.M., to Arlington, Texas, at the link below. You can also pick your own package and meet us there.    For more information, contact the numbers on the linked page accordingly. We look forward to seeing Greyhound Nation at Cowboys Stadium this September. www.enmu.edu/enmu-cowboysstadium Find event updates at www.facebook.com/goeasternathletics

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.

Approved Holidays for 2012-13

Labor Day                           Monday, Sept. 3, 2012

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

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

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

Independence Day                Thursday, July 4, 2013

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Children's Choir Registration on August 25 and 28 –The Eastern New Mexico Children’s Choir will register 3rd to 8th graders on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Portales McDonald’s, and on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 5-8 p.m. in the lobby of the ENMU Music Building.

The registration fee is $100 per semester. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the choir room of the Music Building.

The first rehearsal is Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 5:30 p.m.

The director is Heather Vest.

For more information, call 575.562.2371.

 

Greyhound Sound Band Camp (photos by Jacob Caffrey)

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Season Openers

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Zia Soccer at Hawaii Pacific
Cross Country at Midwestern State

Friday, August 31, 2012
*Zia Volleyball vs Adams State
Greyhound Soccer at Newman

Saturday, September 1, 2012
Zia Soccer at BYU-Hawaii
*Zia Volleyball vs North Alabama
Greyhound Football at N.M. Highlands

Sunday, September 2, 2012
Greyhound Soccer at Adams State

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
*Greyhound Soccer vs St. Mary’s

* In Canyon, Texas

 

 

 

 

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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 Becca Gossett at 562.4248 or rebbecca.gossett@enmu.edu.

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"I have resigned my position with ENMU effective August 10, 2012, to move to South Dakota to see what adventures await me.

"I've enjoyed my tenure with ENMU as a student and staff member and will miss the people with whom I've worked with, met and, most of all, become friends." – Bonnie Sink

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

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"I am greatly looking forward to working tomorrow on another “Mannyscript!” – Dr. Manny Varela

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"Gratian, the leading Middle Evil authority on women, was born around 1140 B.C. A postion as lady-in-mating helped a young girl's chances for a marriage useful to her family. Wives of nobelmen held certain power tools although they were branded with his symbol." – from a student essay in "Non Campus Mentis," a book compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

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Student Presentations, These Defenses, Comprehensive Exams, etc.

Comprehensive Exams, Master's Degree in English. 9:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, JWLA Room 111. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Prof. Linda Sumption if you plan to sit for these exams: linda.sumption@enmu.edu.

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You may have noticed financial aid in the national headlines as legislation was recently passed to prevent an interest rate increase on Subsidized Stafford loans for the 2012/13 aid year.  There are other new laws which may affect your financial aid future - such as those limiting the duration of eligibility for Pell Grants and Subsidized Stafford loans.  Please visit http://studentaid.ed.gov<http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/recentChangesSA.jsp> for details on changes to the student aid programs.

The fall semester is just around the corner so it's time to make sure all your financial aid is in order:

1.   If you haven't filed your FAFSA, please do so at www.fafsa.gov<http://www.fafsa.gov>

2.   Use My ENMU to check your "Overall Financial Aid Status" and make sure you don't have any unsatisfied requirements which need to be completed.

You'll also find your Fall, 2012 Satisfactory Academic Progress status here after summer grades are posted.  Make sure you're only enrolled in courses which apply to your degree plan.

3. Portales students who have been offered loans may now accept the amount they wish to borrow through My ENMU.  Remember, when you reach repayment, you'll be glad you only borrowed the minimum you needed.

Ruidoso students who have been offered loans will have a new system to accept the amount they wish to borrow.  You will receive further instructions by August 1st.

If you are accepting a student loan, annual Entrance Counseling is required and may be completed at www.studentloans.gov<http://www.studentloans.gov>.  If this is your first time borrowing at ENMU, you will also need to complete a Master Promissory Note at this website.

If you have any questions, please contact the ENMU Financial Aid Office - Here to Help YOU!  Email financial.aid@enmu.edu<mailto:financial.aid@enmu.edu>   Phone 575-562-2194   Fax 575-562-2198

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ENMU-Ruidoso Hosting Play by Former ENMU Student

On Sept. 21-22 at 7 p.m. "You're Family,” written by former ENMU student Robert Patrick and directed by Mary Maxson, will premiere at the Old Dowlin Mill at 641 Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso as part of the Bennett Trust Benefit Gala for ENMU-Ruidoso.

Originally scheduled for June 22-23, the event was postponed due to the Little Bear fire, but organizers are excited about bringing the comedy and benefit celebration to the community on its new date. A showing of Betty Bennett's private art collection and entertainment by local musicians will also be featured. All proceeds will go to the Bennett Trust ENMU-Ruidoso Scholarship Fund.                  

Robert Patrick is a playwright and ghostwriter currently living in Los Angeles. He met Betty Bennett, a Ruidoso doyenne of theater and the arts in the late 1950's when they attended ENMU in Portales. Their friendship was renewed after many years, and Ms. Bennett is spearheading this premiere.

Mr. Patrick writes about the 1960's, its ideals and its failures from a personal, self-deprecating and humorous point of view. "You're Family" explores a family's complex personal and historical relationships against the backdrops of Vietnam, Desert Storm and small town America. The message of the need to heal the past through compassion and respect for one another and our differences is as applicable today as in any other time. The play is intended for mature audiences and contains adult language and situations.

The play will be performed at the Old Dowlin Mill, a Lincoln County landmark that is being preserved and converted into a community space. This will be its inaugural theater performance.

Tickets are $45 and may be purchased through the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 720 Sudderth Drive or call 575.257.7395 or ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education in Room 213 at 709 Mechem Drive or 575.257.3012.

article courtesy of the Roswell Daily Record

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

July/August ENMU-Roswell Eastern Clips – [easternclips]

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Anna Marie Available for Adoption

Name: Anna Marie Age: 15 Grade:  10th Here comes Anna Marie, an outgoing young lady who enjoys running, jumping and generally being active. She loves her sister and has a big heart for animals. Anna Marie likes dressing up, and with her sweet smile, she hopes to become a model someday. Anna Marie benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). A young teen who interacts well with adults, she dreams of being adopted by a family who will provide her with the attention and consistency she needs to support her as she blossoms and grows. Anna Marie benefits from counseling, which will need to continue after placement. The caseworker prefers a two-parent family; however, all family types will be considered. Anna Marie has a sister with whom she hopes to remain in contact. Families willing to participate in a transitional plan prior to placement are sought. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services. Both homestudied and non-homestudied New Mexico families are encouraged to inquire about adopting this special young lady. (photo by Kathleen Bishop)

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.

On the Editor's Way to Work

The Monday Memo editor spotted this scene on his way to work Friday morning between S. Ave. A and S. Ave. B on W. 16th St. in Portales. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

A Cannon family is in need of some assistance. The step-dad is deployed, and the young mom drove cross-country to pick up her children from her ex-husband’s summer visit. The children were returned w/nothing. The family is really struggling right now. If you have any extras, here are some things they could use: their son shirts large, pants 34 or 32 waist, shoes 8; their daughter, tops XS or S, pants juniors 0-2, shoes 6. The little boy is big for his age, and the little girl is tall and skinny. To help, call 575.562.9945.

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The Lighthouse Mission in Clovis is asking for new and gently used school aged clothing. They are seeing  5+ hurting families a day and are really feeling the need to help them the best way they can. It is hard for these young folks to show up on the first day of school in threadbare clothing and ripped shoes. Please forward this email and lets work together to help those in need. For more information, contact Patti Dobson.

Are you looking for decent affordable housing?  Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for a Portales home to be built early next year.  Call 359.1344 to learn how to become the next Habitat Homeowner in Portales.  Brochures are also available at the Information Desk in the Administration Building. 

Community Services Center’s Food Pantry – The Community Services Center has a Food Pantry available.  Each household can 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), and a bill that has been mailed to their address with their name on it.  No photocopies will be accepted.

For more information, 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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