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The Monday Memo is a weekly electronic newsletter published for the faculty and staff of Eastern New Mexico University. The editor is Wendel Sloan.

 

Jane Blakeley Hanging Up Clipboard (interview by Wendel Sloan; photos by Patricia Holbrook)

Fellow tennis players hope that she is able to return to courts soon

Editor's Note: Jane Blakeley, director of Purchasing, will join her husband, Steve, director of University Printing Services, in officially retiring on Jan. 1, 2013. In the following interview with Monday Memo editor Wendel Sloan, she reflects on her time at Eastern.

Q.  What were the main duties of your job?

Represent, direct and perform all Purchasing aspects for the University.

Q.  What did you enjoy most about your job, and what were the biggest challenges?

The most enjoyable thing about this job is the people I got to work with and meet.  There are a lot of nice people on this campus and they are the ones that made it all worthwhile.

One of the biggest challenges for me was the many hats I had to wear.  Yes, one of my hats was called "Purchasing." I had to insure everything was procured correctly. It's more involved than most people think, especially when you have to follow State laws.

It not just getting a request, picking up the phone and placing an order. My other hats of responsibility were in receiving, stores, copiers and insurance. I can honestly say I didn't get bored over here. I've even had to learn to operate a forklift.  Coming from a farming background this wasn't hard to do.  It was actually fun and I didn't mind helping out when needed.

"Other duties as assigned"

 
Q.  When did you arrive at ENMU, and what were the different positions you held?

I arrived at ENMU in 1984.  I was hired as a receptionist at Physical Plant.  I remember it well.  First day I was suppose to start I got the flu.  Att hat time, Vickie Brisco was my supervisor. 

During my six-year stay at Physical Plant, I was move up to a Department/Division Secretary. It really was a great place to work.  Then in 1990, I got a job as "Buyer I" under what ENMU called a work program in the Purchasing Department. As I learned my responsibilities I was moved up the ladder. 

In 1991 became a "Buyer II" and then Assistant Purchasing Agent in 1993.  After my boss, Joyce Lowery, left, I became the Purchasing Agent for the University in 1999.  Later on in 2001 the Personnel Department (that is what they were called back then) decided to change my title to Director of Purchasing.   

Q.  Where were you born, and what was your life like growing up, including family?

Born in Roswell on a small farm that my mom and dad worked.  I was one of eight children. We didn't have much, but we weren't missing anything.  I wouldn't trade growing up the way I did for anything.

Q.  Tell us how you met your spouse?

I came back to ENMU to complete my master degree in 1983.  Like most students you have to work and go to school.  So I applied at a local business where my future husband was part-owner.  I guess he liked what he saw and hired me.  Funny, I never did get my master's degree, but I found a great guy and married him!

Q.  Where did you graduate from high school?

I graduated from Roswell High School in 1976.  It was the Bicentennial year. Our gowns were black, but with red, white and blue.  Really cool!

Q.  Where did you graduate from college?

I graduated in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in education from ENMU.

Q.  What are your retirement plans?

I have a lot of unfinished projects at home.  I am not in any hurry to do them either. Steve and I plan to travel and see the United States.  

Q.  After retirement, what will be your priority?

Family is number one. Spending more time with them would be good.

Jane and Steve will have more time to see the U.S.A.

Q.   What have you valued most, and what will you miss most, about working at ENMU?

What I won't miss is all of this work.  I'm proudly going to leave that to the next director.

I value and want to thank all of the individuals I've had the opportunity to work with and meet during my 29 years at Eastern.  It's been a pleasure.

Admin. 205 Wins First Place for 'Interior Decorating' (photos by Wendel Sloan)

In a competition sponsored by Admin. 205 of Business Affairs, Room 205 in the Administration Building (strangely enough) won first place in "Office Decorating."   Office employees are Kenny Prince, Joann Martinez, Sherry Stewart and Terri Doerr. "After seeing in last week's Monday Memo that Communication Services won first place for "Door Decorating" in a competition that they sponsored themselves – and were the only entrant because they did not publicize it – I thought, 'Hey, we should do the same thing,'" said Ms. Doerr. For their first-place victory, the Monday Memo awarded Admin. 205 a link to a web site where they can download pizza coupons.

Golden Library in the Spirit (photo by Melveta Walker)

Counseling and Career Services in the Spirit (photos by Kassandra Patterson)

College of Education in the Spirit (photos by Vickie Aranda and Wendel Sloan)

Caden Daniels, son of Colleen Daniels, one of the Teacher Education work studies in Distance Ed in the College of Education and Technology and a future teacher, is ready for Christmas with his funny-looking horse.

Purchasing in the Spirit (photo by Patricia Holbrook)

Antique tree

Physical Plant in the Spirit (photos by Jana Small)

Campus Union Building in the Spirit (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Communication Center in the Spirit (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Anthropology in the Spirit (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Information Technology Services in the Spirit (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Fine Arts in the Spirit (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Student Academic Services in the Spirit (photo by Wendel Sloan)

$10 Commencement Poinsettias

Commencement Poinsettias are for sale for $10.  Come by the ADM 108 and pick the one that you would like – just in time for Christmas. For more informatioon, call 562.4490.

More from 2012 Fall Commencement (photos by Josh Lucero)

 

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ENMU Closing for Winter Break – ENMU will close for the winter break at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, and will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

The spring semester will begin on Jan. 14, and end on May 10.

For campus information, call 575.562.1011.

Employees Invited to See Guadalupe Hall Today – There will be a private showing of Guadalupe Hall for all ENMU employees and friends from 3-5 p.m. today (Monday, Dec. 17). The building is beautiful and we want to share it with all of you. 

Please come to the main entrance to Guadalupe hall on Avenue K and 17th at your convenience on Monday from 3-5 p.m.

Parking Lot Work Begins on Monday, December 17 – The contractors that are working on parking lots on campus, has notified Physical Plant that they will start work on Monday, Dec. 17, on the parking lot east of the Administration Building (the parking lot between Curry Hall and Golden Library).

The contractor is planning to complete the parking lot on Friday, Dec. 21.  Those who normally park in that lot will have to find alternative parking during that week.

Changes at University Post Office – The University Post Office is advising the Campus Community of changes that are taking place effective Jan. 27.

Bulk Mailing:

Self-mailers will need to be closed with tabs as tape will no longer be allowed.

All bulk mailings must have an Intelligent Mail Barcode on each letter.

All address labels for bulk mailing must be printed by the University Print Shop so that each label gets a bar code.

Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing:
Letters (1oz.): 1-cent increase to 46 cents Letters to all international destinations (1oz.): $1.10
Postcards: 1-cent increase to 33 cents
There are new prices for Priority Mail Flat Rate products and they are listed below:
Small box: $5.80
Medium box: $12.35
Large box: $16.85
Large APO/FPO box: $14.85
Regular envelope: $5.60
Legal envelope: $5.75
Padded envelope: $5.95

For more information, call Michael Marshall at 562.2953.

Steve Collins' December Campus Construction Schedule

 New Student Dormitory

1. Exterior Landscape in progress

GH Arena HVAC Upgrades

1. Air Handlers are able to run, Contractors working on details

Science Building Air Handlers Freeze Protection

1. In Design

COB Air Handler Units

1. Contract awarded
2. Construction to begin in December 10th

JWLA Remodel

1. In Design

Parking Lot Paving

• Library Parking Lot to Start 10 December
• Administration, Curry, And Campus Security Parking Lots to Follow Library Parking Lot
  

Parking Lot Update – Tthe parking lot directly east of the Golden Library is undergoing a paving project.  The parking lot will be closed for approximately two weeks for this project. 

Expect temporary road closures in the area while they are completing these projects.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation with these issues.  If you have any questions regarding this or any related matters then please feel free to contact the ENMU Police Department at 562.2392.

Parking Enforcement Update – The ENMU Police Department halted parking enforcement for violations associated with "Failure to Register" and "Expired Decal" on Friday, Nov. 30.  This enforcement will resume on Friday, Feb.15. If you have family or friends that are visiting campus during this interim time there is no need to have them get a temporary or visitor decal from the ENMU Police Department.  We appreciate your consideration and cooperation with this issue.

  If you have any questions concerning this or any related matter, please feel free to contact the ENMU Police Department at 562.2392.

Payroll Updates – Students who are unavailable to pick up their check on Dec. 21 may leave a self-addressed, stamped envelope with the Cashier's Office for mailing.  Student checks that are not picked up on Dec. 21 will be available at the Cashier's Office on Wednesday, Jan. 2..  Direct deposits will be processed as usual with a deposit date of Friday, Dec. 21.  ENMU non-student payroll checks will be mailed Thursday, Dec. 20.  Checks mailed to off-campus addresses will be mailed on Wednesday, Dec.19.

DEADLINES FOR JANUARY 4 2013 PAYROLL:

In order to process the first payroll of 2013 for pay date on 01/04/2013 we need your assistance.  Since there is only one work week in this payroll we are asking for all departments to meet our timesheet deadline of WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.  Please project the hours your employees will be working on Thursday and Friday, December 20th and 21st.  The second week of the pay period will be paid leave as the university is closed.  By doing this we can get a start on a very tight deadline in order to pay on January 4, 2013.  We appreciate your assistance in meeting this deadline.

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

P-Card Holiday Deadline – The December 2012 p-card cycle will end at midnight, Dec. 24, and the statements will be due in the Business Office by noon, Friday, Jan. 4.

If you will not be back on campus by Jan. 4, you must turn in your reconciled and signed statement before you leave for winter break.

Please remember that both you and your supervisor must sign your statement before submitting it to the Business Office.

The default date on the spend report has been changed so that you can print a statement with current month transactions.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Kenny Prince,
Purchasing Card Administrator

Bookstore Holiday Sales

The ENMU Bookstore is running several sales between now and the holidays. All sweatshirts, hoodies and sweat pants will be 25 percent off.

We also have a number of Nook Tablets (16GB) in stock. These amazing devices retail for $179 but faculty and staff can purchase them using their staff discount for only $152.


We also have the Simple Touch Glowlight E-book readers which retail for $119 ($101 for faculty and staff).

The Bookstore will be open from 8-5 Monday through Friday throughout the month of December with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas. Check us out on Facebook for more sales and discount information.

Portal Training Schedule – The Staff Development Team is scheduling training for the new MyENMU Portal.  The Portal will take place of MyENMU and will provide single sign-on function that gives the user access to most of the software offered by ENMU including email, Banner, Blackboard, University Calendar and the ability to personalize.

The Portal is currently in the final testing phase and we are encouraging everyone to begin the transition and to provide feedback. The trainings are open to the staff, faculty and students.

Below is a list of the scheduled trainings. Note that the trainings will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in both morning and afternoon (45 minute) sessions and will be held at several different locations so that it will be more convenient to attend. If you would like to get training on the MyENMU Portal, contact the Staff Development office at ext. 4323 and reserve at seat.  Seating is limited. 

General Education and Curriculum Committee Calendar and Deadlines

Curriculum Calendar

Curriculum Deadlines

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Purchasing Card Deadlines

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

Cycle Ending Date-Midnight                        Statement Due Date                                      Posting Deadline

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

Meetings

General Education Meetings 2/04/13, 3/04/13, 3/18/13, 4/1/13, 4/15/13, 4/29/13

Curriculum Meetings 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.

Approved Holidays for 2012-13

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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Tentative Spring 2013 Fine Arts Calendar  

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Hispanic Honoring Banquet

This year's theme for the Hispanic Honoring Banquet is “Fabulous 50’s”. President Gamble will present students with a sash of their country of origin provided by Hispanic Affairs for their accomplishments.  Graduates, will wear the sash during Commencement. Reception starts at 6 follow by entertainment "Mariachi Tradicional". 

Any ENMU Hispanic full time student can attend for FREE. Graduates will attend for free and bring two complimentary guests. Any other guests will be $15 per person. MUST RSVP by Thursday, April 25, with payment (if needed) by contacting Hispanic Affairs Office.

Date: May 2, 2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: CUB Ballroom

Please contact the Hispanic Affairs for any other question regarding the banquet at 575-562-2451 or E-mail enmu.hispanicaffairs@enmu.edu.                    

2013 Chinese New Year Banquet

When: Friday , Feb. 8, 2013, 6 p.m.
Where: ENMU Campus Union Building, Ballroom

Description: Chinese New Year is the most important festival in China, known as "Spring Festival. The Year of the Snake promises to be a spectacular event at Eastern New Mexico University. As the sixth of twelve animals in the Chinese horoscope, people born in the year of the Snake are romantic, deep thinking, and your intuition guides you. ENMU has a number of international students from China, who would like to share their culture with outstanding performances.

This year, ENMU Chinese students are preparing more special programs. You will have a chance to see live “Dance of 1000 Hands”, Chinese boy dance, and lighting dance. This is the first Chinese boy dance in the ENMU history, and the lighting dance features high technology. There will be having Chinese traditional dance which is from long time ago and not many people are practicing nowadays. There are more and more surprises from Chinese population at ENMU.

The banquet held on Feb 8th, 2013, at 6:00 pm in the Ballroom. It is open to the public. Tickets are only $15 each, and must be reserved with payment by Jan. 31 2013. No exceptions. For ticket information, call ENMU International Affairs at 575.562.4915 or Diana Cordova at 575.562.4914, or email us at enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu

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Sports News by Adam Pitterman and His Staff
Athletic Communications Office

Sia Poyer Returning to Coach Volleyball
	Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the hiring of long time Zia assistant coach, Sia Poyer as the new head volleyball coach at ENMU. Poyer has served as the head volleyball coach at Valdosta State, for the last eight years, after a 14-year stint as the assistant coach at Eastern. He becomes the eighth head coach in the history of the Zia program and succeeds his former mentor, Mike Maguire. “I feel very honored and grateful for the opportunity to be the next head coach for the Zia volleyball program,” said Poyer. “Thank you to Dr. Gamble, Dr. Geiser and the search committee for their hard work. My family and I are ready to come back to Eastern New Mexico University and the Portales community. I'm super excited about getting Zia volleyball back to being one of the elite teams in the LSC and back to the NCAA Tournament.
I also wanted to say thank you to (Valdosta State athletic director) Mr. Rinehard and the great folks at Valdosta State University for my eight wonderful years as the head volleyball coach at VSU.   “I’m excited and honored to be the next head coach here at Eastern New Mexico,” said Poyer.” I want to thank Dr. Geiser and the search committee for their efforts. I am looking forward to coming back home and getting things rolling.”   Over Poyer’s 14 seasons at ENMU, the squad posted a 187-81 record. The highlight of his tenure came during the 2004 season, when the Zias reached the NCAA Division II Southwest Regional Tournament and took a thrilling five-set decision from Mesa State, in the opening round. Eastern also won two regular-season LSC titles and a conference tournament crown, over that span.   Poyer posted a record of 112-119 over his seven seasons at Valdosta State, wrapped up with three consecutive winning seasons. Following the 2012 season, the Blazers four All-Gulf South Conference selections tied for the most for any team in the league. Poyer has guided eight players to all-conference honors over the last two seasons. Poyers’ charges posted a 21-11 mark with a 7-3 GSC mark in 2011, the best during his tenure.   As a first-year head coach in 2005, Poyer guided the Blazers to 10 wins, after the squad posted four-win campaigns in both 2003 and 2004. The program’s 10 win was its most since a 15-win season in 2002. The following season, the team exploded for a 21-15 record and earned a berth in the GSC tournament. When the season closed, VSU had set records in a number of categories, including kills, digs and blocks.

Next Home Games are on December 31

Monday, December 31
Women’s Basketball vs Midwestern State at 2 p.m.
Men’s Basketball vs Midwestern State at 4 p.m.

Sunday, January 5
Women’s Basketball vs Texas Woman’s at 2 p.m.

Greyhounds Almost Upset Division I School

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. — With less than a minute to play, the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team (5-5) trailed NCAA Division I California Polytechnic State (4-4), by a single point, but the Mustangs managed to hold on for a 60-57 win over Eastern, Friday night at Mott Gym. Junior guardRodney Blackmon (Los Angeles, Calif./David Starr Jordan HS/West Los Angeles College) led the Greyhound effort with 22 points, five rebounds and four assists.
 
The Greyhounds last win over a NCAA Division I opponent came at home against Denver University, on January 24, 1985. Eastern posted a 78-64 victory in that contest. After connecting on a season-low 16.7 percent from three-point range against Cameron, the Hounds bounced back and hit 33.3 percent from outside the arc. Blackmon’s performance marked the fourth time he has reached the 20-point plateau this season.
 
Neither team could sustain momentum in a first half which saw nine lead changes, but back-to-back layups from Phil Henry (Jr., F, Marlton, N.J./Cherokee HS/Highland College) and Greg McFarland (Sr., F, Riverside, Calif. / Riverside Poly HS / Citrus College) staked ENMU to its largest lead of the game, 25-20, with 4:28 left in the half. The Mustangs battled back, to take a pair of one-point leads, the second coming with 56 seconds left, 28-27, on a pair of Brian Bennett free throws. Kyle Lantz (Jr., G, Albuquerque, N.M./Manzano HS) hit a layup with 35 seconds left, to allow Eastern to hold a 29-28 edge at intermission.
 
The game continued to swing back and forth through the second half, but after Blackmon’s trey gave ENMU a 42-38 lead with 14:42 to play, Cal Poly used an 8-0 run to take the lead for good and hold a 46-42 lead at the 10:36 mark. Eastern pulled within a single point on three occasions, the last coming on a pair of Rafael Love (Jr., G, Woodland Hills, Calif./Grant HS/College of the Canyons) free throws with 58 seconds left, to trim the deficit to 58-57. The Greyhound defense forced a missed shot on the ensuing possession, but the Mustangs’ Eversley corralled the offensive rebound and connected on a layup.
 
Eastern scored nine points on eight Mustang turnovers, with Cal Poly entering the contest, leading the nation with just 8.6 turnovers per contest. CPSU did the majority of their damage with 22 second-chance points, compared to the Hounds five points, and held a 15-7 edge on the offensive boards. Love finished with 12 points and three steals, while Henry collected a team-high six rebounds and blocked two shots. Chris Eversley led Cal Poly with 14 points and 12 rebounds,. Chris O’Brien entered the contest, leading Division I with a stunning 20-1 assist-to-turnover ratio, but was forced into four turnovers and limited to one assist, by the Hounds.
 
The Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team will return to action on Tuesday, when they visit NCAA Division I Brigham Young University. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST.
 

Cameron Defeats Greyounds in Basketball

LAWTON, OKLA. — Freshman forward Lawrence Domingo (Union City, Calif. / Community Charter Early College HS) drained a three-point bucket with 11:56 left in regulation, to give the Eastern New Mexico University men’s basketball team (5-4; LSC 2-1) its final lead of the game, but Cameron (4-4; LSC 1-3) rallied for a 66-56 win in Lone Star Conference action, Wednesday night at Aggie Gym. The loss was Eastern’s first in LSC play this season.
 
Rodney Blackmon (Jr., G, Los Angeles, Calif./David Starr Jordan HS/West Los Angeles College) opened the game with a three-point basket, 54 seconds in and the Hounds traded baskets for the early part of the first half. With ENMU leading 10-6 at the 13:16 mark on a Greg McFarland (Sr., C, Riverside, Calif. / Riverside Poly HS / Citrus College) layup, Cameron scored seven straight points, to seize a 13-10 edge with 11:12 left in the half. After another exchange of baskets and leads, Cameron used an 8-0 run to take a 25-18 lead with 6:00 left on the clock. Eastern closed the half with a 7-1 run, closing to within 26-25 on Domingo’s layup with 45 seconds remaining.
 
Neither team could sustain momentum early in the second half, but Hounds took a slim 37-36 lead on a Domingo free throw with 12:23 left in the game. Tim Johnson fired back with a trey, to give the Aggies the lead for good and ignite a 20-5 CU run, to stake the Aggies to their largest lead, 56-42, with 4:19 left.  ENMU cut its deficit to eight points on three occasions, the final coming on a pair of Domingo free throws to pull within 64-56, with 11 seconds remaining.
 
The Aggies held a 50-34.5 percent advantage in shooting from the floor and a slim 32-28 edge on the boards. ENMU held slim edges in second-chance points and points off turnovers. Blackmon and Domingo each contributed 15 points for the Hounds. Domingo also grabbed eight rebounds, while Blackmon connected on six of his eight free throw attempts. Johnson paced Cameron with 15 points.

Cameron Defeats Zias in Basketball

LAWTON, Okla. —Jaylyn Cooper(Fr., G, Texico, N.M. / Texico High School) and Lakeeyscia Griffin (So., P, El Paso, Texas / Riverside High School / South Plains College) paced the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team (0-8; LSC 0-3) with 20 points and ten buckets, but the Zias fell to LSC opponent Cameron University (2-6; LSC 1-3), Wednesday evening at Aggie Gym. After holding a seven point lead at half, the Zias were unable to fend off the hot Aggies in the second half and fell by a 55-50 final.
 

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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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"Congratulations on Communication Services' ‘well-deserved’ win in the door decorating contest!  It was really no contest! – ENMU employee

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

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"Israel was founded despite the protests of local Arabs known as Zionists." – from Non-Campus Mentis, a book of student essays compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

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ENMU grad talks about the next chapter of his life – [pntonline.com]

from the Silver City Sun-News

Students are skiing.

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The December edition of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine can be accessed by clicking on the following link:  http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/rubberdoc/b710ad528ce8d3757210dc1b19a0c89b.pdf

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Cyber Security Boot Camps Offered at ENMU-Ruidoso

An intensive one-week class in cyber security will be offered at ENMU-Ruidoso from January 7 through 11, 2013. Protecting SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems will be emphasized. Upon completion, students will receive an INFOSEC approved certificate, preparing them for entry-level jobs in governmental, private and military computer security fields. An introductory online class is required before the boot camp to prepare students for advanced concepts and the CompTIA Security + test..

Eligible students may apply for financial aid through ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education. A SESP (State Energy Sector Partnership Program) grant will cover all costs of the program. For those not qualifying for the SESP grant, funds through the New Mexico Workforce Connection are also available.

The course will be conducted from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in the computer lab at the College. For more information, please contact ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 575.257.3012 or go online to www.ruidoso.enmu.edu.

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Fred Available for Adoption

Name: Fred Age: 13 Gender: Male Story: Introducing Fred, a bright, outgoing and energetic guy! When he is not playing with his electronic games or reading books, he can be found on the baseball diamond. Star Wars is a big favorite of his, and he likes to do woodworking and other craft projects. Fred is a hard one to keep up with! He prefers to make light of situations and always tries to stay positive. In the fifth grade, Fred is very bright and does well academically. Spelling and reading are the subjects he enjoys the most. He benefits from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and counseling, which will need to continue after placement. Fred is in need of a forever family who will be supportive and encouraging. His caseworker prefers a two-parent family willing to participate in a transitional plan prior to placement, a home in which Fred would be the only child; however, all family types will be considered. Financial assistance may be available for adoption-related services. For New Mexico children, both homestudied and non-homestudied New Mexico families are encouraged to inquire; only homestudied families from other states should do so.

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.

The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico’s Board has hired MelindaJoy Pattison as executive director of the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Pattison was hired as Interim Executive Director on Aug. 2 after food bank founder and longtime Executive Director Nancy Taylor died.

“MelindaJoy was a perfect fit for the board of directors, employees and subscribers to the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, “ said Food Bank Board President Allan Isbell. “ “She was on the board which gave her complete access to the Food Bank and its inner workings.
Isbell also noted Pattison’s prior experience having worked with local and state government agencies.

“This arrangement has worked out so well since I came on board. There is so much work to do and we need to keep moving forward and feeding people” said Pattison. “Our mission is to keep getting better at what we do.”

In its 29th year, the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico partners with over 70 agencies and 25 schools in Curry, Roosevelt, De Baca, Quay and Guadalupe counties to distribute food to families and individuals in need.

Which Program Is Right For You?

Foster Grandparents (FGP) - Who can be a Foster Grandparent?
Foster Grandparents are individuals age 55 and over who thrive on direct interaction with children with special needs at schools and other locations.  Income eligible FGP volunteers receive a stipend of $2.65/hour and mileage reimbursement.

Senior Companions (SCP) - Senior Companion volunteers must be 55 years of age or older who want to help adults with special needs, remain independent and living in their own homes.  They help with daily tasks that are essential to maintain independence.  Income eligible SCP volunteers receive a stipend of $2.65/hour and mileage reimbursement.

Retired and Senior Volunteers (RSVP) - RSVP volunteers use their skills and experience to make a difference in their communities.  Volunteers crochet lap blankets for nursing homes, help distribute commodities and assist in the CSC Senior Meal Site and Adult Day Care.  They give their time to many other activities in Roosevelt County.  In order to volunteer for RSVP you must be 55 years of age or older.

If you are 55 years of age or older and would like to make a difference in your community, the Senior Volunteer Programs have openings.  Please call Monica Cano, FGP Director; Nancy Harper, SCP Director; or Phyllis Roybal, RSVP Director at 356.8576 extensions #36, #18, or #22 for more information.

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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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