Giant Dinosaur Egg Found on Campus

During Sunday's (March 31) ASAB-sponsored Easter egg hunt on campus for area children, nine-year-old April Frist discovered a giant dinosaur egg in a ditch that had been recently excavated to repair a broken water main. According to Dr. Darren Pollock, associate professor of biology, while finding dinosaur eggs in eastern New Mexico is rare, it is not totally unprecedented. "What makes this egg unusual is the intact condition of the fossilized skeleton inside," said Dr. Pollock. "In fact, this may be the most perfectly preserved skeleton scientists have ever seen. It is even possible that enough DNA can be extracted to recreate a living dinosaur. I will leave the ethics of that to others." Dr. Pollock said he thinks that it is a new species of dinosaur. He is proposing that it be called "Easternsaurus." April said that she thought her discovery was the prize egg that organizers had told the children would be worth $5. "I was disappointed when I discovered that it was not worth $5," said April. However, she did receive $5 from the ENMU Natural History Museum for the egg. Dr. Pollock estimates the egg is worth at least $10 million. The ownership of the egg is in dispute. ENMU officials would like to eventually sell it and use the proceeds to build a new recreation center on campus, complete with an indoor pool, saunas and basketball court for the exclusive use of faculty and staff. The Smithsonian Institute and an unnamed Russian oil tycoon have expressed interest in purchasing the egg. Guarded by the New Mexico National Guard, the egg is currently on display in ENMU's Natural History Museum. Visitors are not allowed to wear anything with large pockets. A number of national media outlets will be on campus today to do a story about the unique find, and interview April. April's parents have hired an agent, and are in talks with The Discovery Channel about a reality series centered around accidental finds during Easter egg hunts.

**************************************************************************************

Rules for Submitting Announcements

Announcements can be submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students, retirees and alumni), and must be received by Thursday at noon for the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcements form at the lower right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu.

Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups that are non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

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

ENMU President Honored by Higher Education Association photos, video and story by Wendel Sloan Communication Services

Dr. Steven Gamble, president of Eastern New Mexico University, was honored with the E. Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership Award on Sunday at the District IV Conference of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education in Ft. Worth, Texas.

The award recognizes a District IV member institution president, headmaster, chancellor, educational system head or institutional CEO for outstanding efforts to promote understanding and support for education. 

The criteria states, “That individual demonstrates the ability to create a vision; inspire others; establish a positive image for her or his institution while leading it to even higher levels of success; and increase the institution’s stature in the community.”

CASE IV encompasses higher education institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

President Gamble receiving award from conference chair Jim Lewis

The award is named after the president of the University of Louisiana Lafayette, who served in leadership roles in CASE IV for many years.

At the conference, Dr. Gamble was cited as leading ENMU to a decade of unprecedented growth, including a record enrollment this year of almost 6,000.

Under his leadership, the University has increased its endowment to $11.65 million, an increase of 207 percent since 2005 ($3.8 million).

He managed four years (2008-2011) of cuts in appropriations from the state of New Mexico during record enrollment increases without loss of mission and vision focus.

He has overseen or is overseeing $120 million in construction and renovation on the ENMU-Portales campus.  Of that, approximately 60 percent has come from university sources.

ENMU-Portales received $9 million for renovation of its liberal arts building from passage of a statewide bond issue this year. 

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso received an additional $2 million from the bond issue. 

Dr. Gamble was the leader of the university presidents promoting the statewide bond. 

Dr. Gamble became ENMU president in 2001.

Several President's Ambassadors and sponsor Stephanie McClary were present in Ft. Worth to watch President Gamble's address to the 700-plus conference attendees

President Gamble	Video Alert
	Watch video of President Gamble speaking to 700-plus attendees at the CASE IV Conference in Ft. worth after he received the Chief Executive Leadership Award. – [video] (video by Wendel Sloan)

Ft. Worth Reception Honors President Gamble (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Alumni Affairs hosted a reception at the Omni Hotel in Ft. Worth on Sunday, March 24, shortly before President Gamble received the E. Joseph Savoie Leadership Award from District IV of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Several alumni also attended the ceremony.

Other Conference Activities

Robert Graham met Troy Landry of The History Channel's "Swamp People, who spoke at the conference.

Leigh Anne Tuohy, the real-life mother that Sandra Bullock played in "The Blind Side," was also a speaker.

Robert, with Rhonda Kay Vincent from ENMU-Ruidoso, won the pig that he is holding.

ENMU Students Travel to Albuquerque to Donate Items
by Shantiana White
Communication services

Seven ENMU students from the Thomas More Newman Center Youth Group arrived in Albuquerque on March 23 to deliver donations collected during the Thomas More Newman Center Sock Drive.

Elizabeth Williams, the volunteer coordinator who knew about the homeless centers in Albuquerque, said, “This was my first retreat I have coordinated and I was pleased about how everything turned out.” The students recieved 87 hygiene bags filled with items such as shampoo and toothpaste to give to the Good Shepherd Center.  They also took 16 bags that were filled with more items to the children at the Amistad Center. “I appreciate others’ help because I could not do this alone.  I am aware college students do not have a lot of money,” said the passionate volunteer. Ms. Williams also called businesses to donate toiletries and towels.  She also spent her own money to buy clothes from The Salvation Army to donate.  “We helped take-out food trays to those at the Good Shepherd Center.  I liked the restaurant style set-up the facility had,” said the Edgewood native.

Elizabeth Williams

The students went with the children from the Amistad Center to the aquarium in the ABQ Bio Park, and later helped make dinner. Ms. Williams enjoyed her time with the children and played the board game "Sorry": and air hockey.

“One of the members of  The Thomas More Newman Center, Tom, stayed behind with a child named Kevin, who could not attend.  I thought that was honorable of him,” said the music education and vocal performance major.

The next retreat the Thomas More Newman Center youth group will be going to is on April 6 to visit a battered women’s facility in Albuquerque.

They are looking for toys and gently used clothing for men, women and children. 

“With the community’s help, helping out others is a lot more successful,” said Ms. Williams.

To donate, contact Elizabeth Williams at elizabeth.williams@enmu.edu or 505.934.7729.

Eastern Fashion Week (photos by Santana Chavez)

Several faculty and staff participated in the recent ASAB-sponsored Eastern Fashion Week – also known on campus as "Casual Fridays."

(Above) Judges

 

Video Alert ENMU and Portales Featured in Terry Bradshaw Report
	[watch video]

ENMU Folks Participate in Passover Seder

Left to right: Linda Uttaro, Jessie Dodington, Amanda Davis Gatchet, Roger Gatchet, Danielle Jones, Guy Kcholi, Sean Steele Shepherd, Elliott Stollar (photo by Kimberly Gelbwasser)

 

Up Til Dawn (photos by Robert Johnston)

Reader Submitted Content: ENMU Represented at Rio Rancho

ENMU was represented at a booth at the New Mexico Activities Association for junior and senior high schools. This event was at the 2013 CenturyLink State Spirit Championships from Friday, March 22, to Saturday, March 23, inside the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho. (photo by Troy Banther)

 

Vic and Tory T-Shirts for Sale

Children Sizes: S, M, L  $8 Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL $10                         2XL, 3XL $12 Please make checks/money orders to: ENMU VicTory To order or for more information: Ronda.Hutcherson@enmu.edu

Polo Shirts for Sale

Support Vic and Tory Greyhound shirts $15 Purchase at the Information Desk in the Administration Building (photo by Wendel Sloan)

 Back to Top

ENMU Wins Publication Gold Award

Communication Services at Eastern won the Gold Award (first place) for “Design Improvement” at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District IV Conference in Ft. Worth, Texas, last week. CASE encompasses higher education institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The publication, designed by Jim Dodson, Scott Kendall and Wanda Newberry, was for the Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site. At the conference, Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, received the E. Joseph Savoie Chief Executive Leadership Award. Ronnie Birdsong, vice president for University Relations and Enrollment Services, served on the Conference Leadership Committee, was the chair of the Newcomers' Scholarships Committee, and presented awards. Robert Graham, coordinator of Alumni Affairs, received a Newcomers’ Scholarship to attend. Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Stephanie McClary, Wendel Sloan and several President's ambassadors also attended.

Audra Methvin, ENMU Senior Vocal Music Major, Wins Third Place at 2013 Dallas Opera Competition

ENMU Singer Earns $5,000 Prize

Kayla Paulk, Maestro LaPlante, Audra Methvin, Dr. Jean Ornellas (photo from 2012 competition at UNM)

Audra Methvin, ENMU Senior Vocal Music Major, Wins Third Place at 2013 Dallas Opera Competition The Third Place Award and a $5,000 cash prize went to 26-year-old soprano Audra Methvin, who wowed the crowd with “Adieu, notre petite table” from Massenet’s Manon and a paprika-flavored “Klänge der Heimat,” Rosalinda’s Czárdás from Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II. Now living in Levelland, Texas, Ms. Methvin will graduate this spring from ENMU. She was a Studio Artist (2010-2011) at Central City Opera in Colorado. She was a finalist in last year’s Guild competition (and the year before), as well as First Place Winner in the 2012 Vocal Artistry in Song Competition, and she has performed on several occasions with the Boulder, Colo., Symphony. During the semi-finals round, she also performed “Senza mamma” from Puccini’s Suor Angelica accompanied by pianist Jason Smith. Ms. Methvin is a voice student of Dr. Jean Ornellas. Her vocal coach and accompanist is Kayla Paulk.

More Details

ENMU Student wins award in 2013 Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition

On March 13, 2013 ENMU 2013 graduating senior Audra Methvin won third place and a $5,000 award in the 25th Annual“Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition, which took place in the Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas.  According to the press release by Suzanne Calvin “26-year-old soprano Audra Methvin, … wowed the crowd with “Adieu, notre petite table” from Massenet’s Manon and a paprika-flavored “Klänge der Heimat,” Rosalinda’s Czárdás from Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II.”

  In the semi-final round, Audra sang the aria “Senza Mamma” from Suor Angelica, a role which she performed with the ENMU opera last month. 

Ms. Methvin, along with first prize winners 28-Year-Old Bass Nicholas Masters, a graduate of Yale and Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts and second place winner 23-year-old bass-baritone Matthew Stump, a graduate student at UNT, prevailed over a field of nineteen semi-finalists (aged 22 to 30) chosen from a field of sixty-seven qualified applicants. 

The 2013 Distinguished Panel of Judges were:
• Laura Canning, Director of Houston Grand Opera Studio
• Sheri Greenawald, Opera Center Director, San Francisco Opera
• Lenore Rosenberg, Associate Artistic Administrator, Metropolitan Opera
• Brad Woolbright, Director of Artistic Administration, Santa Fe Opera
• And from The Dallas Opera, Artistic Director Jonathan Pell, who also acts as artistic advisor to this eagerly anticipated annual competition.

Mr. Pell was quoted as saying “ ‘Everyone views the Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition as a tremendous opportunity for gifted young opera singers with Texas ties. “However, the fact is, this is just as significant an opportunity for those of us in the field to gauge the next generation of singing talent, as it is a chance for these young artists to shine.  The commitment to this competition grows year-by-year,” he adds, “because I’ve seen its incredible impact on lives, as well as careers.

“Previous winners have built upon the encouragement and financial support they received to earn spots in prestigious young artists’ programs and advance in their studies at leading vocal institutes,” explained Vocal Competition Chair Sharon Bird Stupp. “Many who received early recognition here have gone on to stellar international careers, award-winning roles on Broadway, and prestigious debuts and teaching positions.”

For more information about the competition and this year’s results, you may go to http://dallasopera.org/news/2013/03/24/2013-dallas-opera-guild-vocal-competition-results/

Back to Top

Student Research Conference on April 3 – We hope to see you at the 39th Annual Student Research Conference on Wednesday, April 3, in the Campus Union Ballroom.

We have "gone green" this year and will not be printing our conference materials.  Schedules for presentations and the abstracts of papers and posters are available for your immediate perusal at www.enmu.edu/src.  

If you plan to attend the banquet, please   remember to RSVP to David.Hemley@enmu.edu..

ENMU Science Students Receive Awards

Eastern New Mexico University students and their faculty mentors recently participated in a symposium of the New Mexico Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NM-INBRE) in Santa Fe.

Thirteen ENMU students gave presentations of their research investigations pertaining to the biomedical sciences.  In addition to seminars given by biomedical science faculty from various NM academic and research institutions, there were 33 total student posters presented at the NM-INBRE symposium, and ENMU presented 10 of these posters involving 13 ENMU students as presenting first-authors and co-authors. 

ENMU graduate student Robert Restaino earned the 3rd place award for his poster presentation. Restaino is from the  laboratory of Dr. Mathew Barlow, ENMU assistant professor of biology.  Graduate students Mun Mun Mukherjee and Vamshi Krishna Tatipelli each earned the remaining two honorable mention awards. Ms. Mukherjee is from the laboratory of Dr. Manuel Varela, ENMU professor of biology, and Mr. Tatipelli is from the laboratory of Dr. Elliot Stollar, ENMU assistant professor of chemistry. 

One of the main goals of the NM-INBRE program is to strengthen the training and research activities of biomedical science research faculty and higher education students in New Mexico.

Te NM-INBRE program, their website is:  http://www.nminbre.org/

Listen to Student-Produced Radio Drama

The cast and director Jim Lee taken at the live performance at the Roswell Community Little Theatre in February (photo by: Katherine Moore)

"Will Someone Please Tell Me What's Going On Here?" The latest student-produced radio drama in the Department of Communication's Theater of the Mind series, "Will Someone Please Tell Me What's Going On Here?" is now available for your listening pleasure. Follow this link to listen to a live performance of the drama that took place last February in Roswell: https://soundcloud.com/houndbytes. For more information, contact Name: Roger Davis Gatchet at Roger.Gatchet@enmu.edu.

See New Nursing Newsletter – [newsletter]

Defensive Driving Class on April 2

The next  6 hour Defensive Driving Class is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, starting at 8 a.m.

To register for the class, please email sara.fares@enmu.edu<mailto:sara.fares@enmu.edu> and give your name and phone number(in case of class cancellation).

The location will be sent after you register for the class. Please bring your driver's license and pen/pencil to the class.

Sandy Hook Memorial on April 4 – The College of Education and Technology and VOICES (a student group) are hosting a memorial for the teachers, students, administrators, and staff of Sandy Hook Elementary School and honoring all teachers.

Thursday, April 4
4-5 p.m.
Education Building, Room 120

Dr. Gamble will be delivering remarks.

The service will be:
opening comments
contemplative moment
remarks
remembering those lost
lighting candles
reading of names
ringing of bell
honoring all teachers

PORTALES WOMAN’S CLUB SCHEDULES 9th ANNUAL WOMEN’S SEMINAR — The 9th annual women’s seminar, sponsored by the Portales Woman’s Club, is set for Saturday, April 6th at the ENMU Greyhound Arena beginning at 8 a.m. There are 21 workshops and over 40 booths scheduled. Tickets are available at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce or from any Woman’s Club member, and all proceeds benefit community service projects.

Chair Sheryl Borden says, “The on-going project has been given a much-needed “facelift” this year, with new presenters along with the crowd favorites, and a host of vendors featuring everything from pecans to jewelry, to gift items and much more.” It is now being called Just for Women. Presenters include Curt Jaynes doing two gardening-related workshops, Dr. Penny Sanders talking about “Just Ask the Caterpillar,” Cardmaking Tips and Tricks by Cozetta Moore, Bio Skin Care with Debbie Yi, Nature’s Hidden Secrets, Wilton’s Make & Take by Victoria McClure, a certified Wilton Cake Decorator from Lubbock, TX, and “Live Your Dreams” with Pam Atherton, who is also the 8:30 a.m. keynote speaker.

Other workshops will be given by Felicia Teghisadeh, Life Coach from Albuquerque, Eco Hair Care with Lisa May, “Keys to Curbing the Sugar Monster Within” and “5 Steps to Lose Weight and Feel Great,” with Jane Thompson Hasenmueller, “Making Canapés,” with Dr. Charles Broz, Asst. Prof., Culinary Arts, ENMU, “Weddings on a Budget” with Rosalie Richards, Hestand’s Floral, and three exercise-related classes taught by Jane Hamann, Julie Gawehn and Cori Snobble. (Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the exercise classes.) The doors will open at 8:00 am with thirty minutes for shopping before Atherton speaks.

Following her talk, participants can choose from seven classes that begin at 9, 10 and 11 a.m.. When the final class is over, door prizes will be drawn and the event will end at 12:30 p.m.

For more information, call Sheryl Borden at 575.219.1893.

Graduate School Open House on April 8 – Thinking about going to graduate school? The Department of Communication is hosting a Graduate Open House from 2-5 p.m. in COM 127 on Monday, April 8. Come meet with faculty and learn how our Master of Arts program in communication can help you meet your career goals.

Graduate assistantships are available to qualified applicants for Fall 2013, and you can pursue research in interpersonal and family relationships, persuasive communication, media criticism, communication and social change, and rhetoric and popular culture. Refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome!

For more information or to apply, contact:

Dr. Amanda Davis Gatchet
Graduate Coordinator
Amanda.Gatchet@enmu.edu
575.562.2272
www.enmu.edu/communication

Spirit of Eastern Ceremony on April 17 – The Spirit of Eastern Awards Ceremony will be held April 17 in the University Theatre Center.  Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. and the program begins at 3:30 p.m.  Award recipients will receive a plaque, a pin and a $500 check.  Years of Service awards will also be presented.   

IRC Giveaway on April 27 — There will be an Instructional Resource Center material giveaway for science and health curriculum at Eastern New Mexico University Golden Library. The event will be on Saturday, April 27th at 8 a.m. in the library foyer. There will be thousands of free items available so get there early!

For more information, contact.

Sean Shepherd
ENMU
Golden Library
Circulation/IRC
562.2259
sean.shepherd@enmu.edu

Chris Haraughty
ENMU
Golden Library
IRC/Reference
562.2258
chris.haraughty@enmu.edu

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast – The Eastern New Mexico University Police Department has stepped up traffic enforcement in response to several citizen complaints recently in regards to excessive speeding, vehicles not yielding the right of way to pedestrians at crosswalks and vehicles disregarding traffic signs or signals. 

Some of these violations have nearly resulted in pedestrians being struck by vehicles.  We would like to remind all faculty, staff and students that the speed limit on campus is 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. 

We would also like to remind all drivers that pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks.  Please help us to continue to keep our University safe for all patrons by obeying traffic laws on campus.  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this matter. 

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

Business Office Deadlines

June 30 is the fiscal year-end.  The following are processing cut-off dates:

Purchase Orders:  May 1, 2013
Last date for purchase order requisitions to be received in the Business Office.  All merchandise must be received by June 28, 2013 or it will be charged to the new fiscal year.

Purchasing Card:
The Business Office suggests that purchases end June 17, 2013 to ensure the charges will reflect on the June statement. Statements will be ready to review on Wednesday, June 26.  If you are traveling when the statements are due, please contact the Business Office.  Completed statements must be in the Business Office by Thursday, June 27.   Ruidoso statements will be due by noon on June 28.

Travel Vouchers:  June 28, 2013
All travel for 2012-2013 must be submitted to the Business Office by June 28, 2013.  Reimbursement for prior months travel should be submitted for payment before June 1.  If you are traveling on June 29 or June 30 please contact the Business Office.

Interfunds:  July 8, 2013
Interfunds for 2012-2013 must be received by the Business Office by July 8.  Interfunds received after July 8 will not be processed for payment.  Examples of on-campus charges include:  Sodexo, housing charges for camps, printing and duplicating charges, Physical Plant charges, etc.

Corrections to Accounts:  July 8, 2013
Journal Vouchers and Budget Transfers are due in the Business Office by July 8.  Any expense transfers between budget lines are also due by July 8.

Alumni YouTube Channel – We're launching a YouTube channel that will feature alumni and soon-to-be alumni videos.  Recordings span from 30 seconds to 1 minute.  Help us make this a successful launch by sharing your story - tell us what Eastern means to you.  Stop by the office when you can so we can record and share your story.  Call, e-mail, or visit with questions.

Hope to see you soon.

Robert C. Graham, Coordinator
ENMU Alumni Affairs
ENMU Station 48
1500 S. Ave. K
Portales, NM  88130
575.562.2125

"Follow" us on Twitter @ENMUalumni

Upward Bound Recruiting for Summer Positions

Upward Bound is recruiting for annual summer instructor positions. Please see the pertinent details below.

Office: Upward Bound - 562.2452
Application Deadline: April 8
Title: Upward Bound Summer Instructors
Time: June 3–July 12
Job Description: Can be found at http://www.enmu.edu/services/counseling/

Description: Preparing lesson plans to meet NMPED Standards; maintain records and files in a secure and confidential manner; teaching using evidence-based and interactive teaching techniques; and, appropriate classroom management.

Contact:
Rodrick Chambers
Director
Upward Bound Project
ENMU Station 36, 1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM 88130
Office: 562.2452
Fax: 562.2220
Rodrick.chambers@enmu.edu

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

Access the form at  www.enmu.edu/earlyalert

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, March 18, 2013.

The Advising Center sends notices to students when we receive an alert. Advisors are also sent a copy of the alert, so that they may discuss the issues with their advisees. The notice tells the student to contact the instructor immediately. When possible, we also call the student. If a student still is absent, or has other issues, please feel free to submit another alert.

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

Sincerely,

Advising Center
562.2338

ENMU Students Eligible for Boundless Opportunity Scholarships

Media Contact: Peter J. Droege
Cell: 303.519.9533
pdroege@danielsfund.org

Daniels Fund announces Boundless Opportunity Scholarships for non-traditional students in New Mexico

Non-traditional students in New Mexico at risk of not being able to afford a college education will benefit from $76,000 in Boundless Opportunity Scholarships announced today by the Daniels Fund.

Colleges and universities in New Mexico receiving Boundless Opportunity Scholarship awards include: Central New Mexico University; Eastern New Mexico University; and the University of New Mexico, Taos campus.

Funding is awarded in two-year cycles, so Boundless Opportunity Scholarships are available at other colleges and universities that received awards last year. A complete list of schools offering the scholarship can be found on the Daniels Fund website, www.DanielsFund.org.

“Students who dream of bettering their lives with a college education are often least able to afford one,” explained Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund.  “Boundless Opportunity Scholarships are intended to give a boost to non-traditional students seeking the economic and social benefits of a college education.”

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship is available at select two- and four-year colleges and universities and is intended for highly-motivated students seeking the next level of achievement in their lives, regardless of their life path.

Candidates for the scholarship must demonstrate financial need, and each college or university may focus on particular populations from a list of categories established for the program. The categories include: adult learners; GED recipients; foster care youth; juvenile justice youth; returning military; and individuals pursuing EMT/paramedic training.

Since 2004, the Daniels Fund has provided more than $1.2 million in Boundless Opportunity Scholarships (formerly known as Daniels Opportunity Scholarships) to more than 800 non-traditional students in New Mexico.

The program received its name through a quote from Bill Daniels, founder of the Daniels Fund who once lived in Hobbs and attended the New Mexico Military Institute, who stated, “America remains the greatest nation on earth, where boundless opportunities still exist for each and every one of us.” 

Student Research Conference on April 3 – The 39th Annual Student Research Conference is on Wednesday, April 3.  Abstracts of papers and posters are due on March 8.  Please visit http://graduate.enmu.edu/src/ to submit your materials. 

Questions may be directed to:
Dr. David Hemley
David.Hemley@enmu.edu
Phone: 575.562.2172
Dr. Suzanne Swift
Suzanne.Swift@enmu.edu
Phone: 575.562.2724

Classes held between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 are cancelled to allow participation in Assessment Day as well as the Student Research Conference. All classes that begin at 4 p.m. or later will be held.

Eastern in Action is April 6 – Eastern in Action is April 6. It is open to all students and organizations. Community projects will include mowing lawns, cleaning windows, raking yards and things, etc.

For more information, call 562.2108..

Click to print out above form – [click here]

The Portales Arts Council and Main Street have joined together once again to sponsor the third K-ENMU Sidewalk Chalk event to showcase the artistic endeavors of the students of all ages, from kindergarten to college students. The theme this year is Sci Fi and Fantasy. This event will take place on the Portales Square on Saturday, April 13th, and it has been opened up to participants from communities throughout the local region.  It follows the K-ENMU Juried Art Competition and Exhibit, which was on display in ENMU’s Runnels Gallery from March 1st -19th.

As in the past, the day’s events will include competition among students from 7th grade through college, who will be provided with a box of top-quality Prang chalk for creating their artwork.  The Roosevelt General Hospital has very generously donated boxed lunches for participants. We strongly suggest that students wear knee-pads, bring a small rag, and have a small spray bottle with water to keep the chalk dust from flying.  Also, if students have access to sidewalk space at home or at school (NOT on the square), we recommend doing a timed mock-up of their artwork to get practice for the event.  (Please get permission to do the practice run.) Younger children are welcome to come and participate in the Free Draw chalk art.

There will be live entertainment throughout the day, plus an opportunity for student groups to have fundraising tables (please contact us in advance if your student organization is interested). We also hope that some of our downtown businesses might be interested in staying open and holding “special promotions” or events during the Sidewalk Chalk competition.  Here is the day’s agenda:

10am                                                     sign-in and pick up chalk; sidewalk area designated to each student
10:30am-1:30pm                              time allotted to begin and complete artwork on the sidewalk
10:30am-1:30pm                              ‘free draw’ event for all K-6th grade students, no registration required
1:30-2:30 pm                                      judging of works
2:30 pm                                                award ceremony
10am-3pm                                          Other activities will be happening on the downtown square at this time—               
                                                                students should encourage their friends and family to join the fun!!

We are encouraging community members to join us on the square, to enjoy the art and entertainment, and to congratulate the artists first-hand. You might also consider supporting the event by featuring it on your electronic sign or making a donation of any amount towards art supplies that would allow us to accept more participants. We are grateful to all the members of our community who have helped make this event possible:

1st Prize K through ENMU sidewalk chalk competition
$300 cash will be given by ENMU President Dr. Steven Gamble
2nd Prize K through ENMU sidewalk chalk competition
$200 cash will be given by ENMU President Dr. Steven Gamble
3rd prize K through ENMU sidewalk chalk competition
$100 cash will be given by Portales Women’s Club
Honorable Mention
Four $50 cash prizes will be given by Jane’s Way Fitness(2);  Birdsong Studio (1); Pintores Arts League (1)
Lunches for competitors will be provided by Roosevelt General Hospital; Art supplies and promotion provided by Portales Arts Council and Portales Main Street

Attached to this e-mail is the application form for this event (March 25th deadline has been extended), for more information.  There are 50 slots available and they will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis as applications are received. If there are still slots left, we will extend the deadline on a first-come/ first-served basis. You may FAX (575.562.2555)  to Mary Ayala, if necessary.  

5K Fun Run on April 20 – Psyched In!, along with the help of Psi Chi and VOICES, are hosting a 5k Fun Run on April 20 to raise funds for the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home.  The entry fee is $20 for nonstudents, $15 for students, and $7 for children 13 and under.

 Entry fee includes a T-shirt and goodybag if registered by April 1. Registration forms can be picked up in the COB 161.  

The race will start at ENMU’s Administration Building and will loop around campus.

For more information, email psychedin5k@live.com or call Jennifer Morrison at 920.946.5707.

Endowed Scholarships and Departmental Awards Ceremony on April 23 

On Tuesday, April 23, classes will be dismissed from 3-5 p.m. so that students and faculty may attend the Student Research Conference and the Spring Endowed Scholarship and Department Awards Program.  Early afternoon and evening classes will meet as usual.

  The Scholarships and Department Awards program will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom.  Endowed scholarships and department honors will be presented. 

Business Affairs Year End Processing Deadlines

June 30 is the fiscal year-end.  The following are processing cut-off dates;

Purchase Orders:  May 1, 2013
Last date for purchase order requisitions to be received in the Business Office.  All merchandise must be received by June 28, 2013 or it will be charged to the new fiscal year.

Purchasing Card:
The Business Office suggests that purchases end June 17, 2013 to ensure the charges will reflect on the June statement. Statements will be ready to review on Wednesday, June 26.  If you are traveling when the statements are due, please contact the Business Office.  Completed statements must be in the Business Office by Thursday, June 27.   Ruidoso statements will be due on June 28.

Travel Vouchers:  June 28, 2013
All travel for 2012-2013 must be submitted to the Business Office by June 28, 2013.  Reimbursement for prior months travel should be submitted for payment before June 1.  If you are traveling on June 29 or June 30 please contact the Business Office.

Interfunds:  July 8, 2013
Interfunds for 2012-2013 must be received by the Business Office by July 8.  Interfunds received after July 8 will not be processed for payment.  Examples of on-campus charges include:  Sodexo, housing charges for camps, printing and duplicating charges, Physical Plant charges, etc.  

Corrections to Accounts:  July 8, 2013
Journal Vouchers and Budget Transfers are due in the Business Office by July 8.  Any expense transfers between budget lines are also due by July 8.

Nominations Accepted for Spirit of Eastern Awards – Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 President's Spirit of Eastern Award.  Three support employees and three professional employees will be selected.  Nominations are limited to Portales campus employees and should be based upon the nominee's contributions or commitment to:

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

 The Spirit of Eastern Awards Ceremony will be held April 17 in the University Theatre Center.  Award recipients will receive a plaque, a pin and a $500 check. 

Years of Service awards will also be presented.

Additional information and nomination forms are available at www.enmu.edu/soe or by calling Human Resources at 562.2115.
 
All nominations must be received by March 28.

37th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship Approaches
Guest of Honor: Joe Haldeman
April 11-12, 2013  --  Thursday- Friday

The 37th Annual Jack Williamson Lectureship on April 11-12, 2013 welcomes science fiction author, poet, and MIT visiting professor Joe Haldeman as the guest of honor. The two-day event opens with a fiction/poetry reading by Haldeman at 6 p.m., Thursday (Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, Room 112).  Friday morning features readings by visiting writers from 9:30-11:30 a.m.  in the Sandia Room of the Campus Union. 

Luncheon ($10, reservations required), beginning at 11:45 am in the Campus Union Ballroom, will feature mistress of ceremonies SF author Connie Willis and an address by Haldeman. Books will be available for purchase and autographing by writers in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend the panels at Special Collections in Golden Library from 3 - 6 p.m. where writers, guests, and audience will discuss and debate topics in science fiction and fantasy. 

Guest of Honor Joe Haldeman is a decorated author, having won the Huho and Nebula awards for his novels The Forever War,(1974), The Hemingway Hoax (1991) and Forever Peace (1997).. Many of Haldeman's works, including The Forever War, were inspired by his experience serving in the Vietnam War, where he was wounded in combat.  Recent novels include Camouflage (2005), Old Twentieth (2006), The Accidental Time Machine (2008), the trilogy Marsbound (2008), Starbound (2010), and Earthbound (2011).  A poet (Saul’s Death and Other Poems) as well as author, Haldeman was awarded the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award in 2010.

  For more information or lunch reservations, please contact Patrice.caldwell@enmu.edu or call 575.562.2315.

Please Update Web Pages – ENMU’s web presence continues to be our most important outreach to potential students and their parents. When web pages have errors or are out of date, that outreach becomes less effective. 

This spring, we are asking all departments and programs to carefully review all their web pages and forms.  By April 1, send any corrections or changes to the ENMU webmaster using the electronic webpage change request or by printing out the pages and annotating needed corrections.  Corrections can be sent to Webmaster at Station 6.

After April 1, if any webpages are reported or found to be out of date, the department will be notified and the page will be removed.

Thank you for your attention to this very important issue.

How to Download W-2 Forms – Attention all employees including student, part-time and temporary

Electronic Form W-2's will be available in January 2013 for tax year 2012.  If you would like to receive your ENMU Form W-2 electronically, please follow these steps to submit your consent for an electronic Form W-2.  If you consented to electronic Form W-2 last year, you do not need to do this again.

1.      Go to www.enmu.edu
2.      Go to Faculty and Staff tab
3.      Select "Inside ENMU"
4.      Select "Employee Information" under the Banner paw-print
5.      Login with User ID and PIN
6.      Click on Employee
7.      Click on Tax Forms
8.      Select Electronic W-2 Consent
9.      Click on box labeled "My Choice"
10.     Select Submit button once ( A confirmation number will not appear)

By consenting to receive your Form W-2 electronically, you agree to print your Form W-2 on-line.  You may be required to print and attach Form W-2's to Federal, State, and local income tax returns.  A paper Form W-2 will not be issued if you consent to receiving your Form W-2 electronically. Your consent will be valid for subsequent tax years unless you revoke the consent, your ENMU employment ends, or the service is discontinued for a future year. 

You may revoke your consent and receive a paper Form W-2 by un-checking the consent box or by submitting written notification to the Human Resource Office, Station 21.  The deadline for establishing or revoking consent for electronic receipt of the 2012 Form W-2 is Friday, January 18, 2013. Form W-2's of employees electing to receive paper copies will be distributed via U.S. Mail.

To ensure the correct information is reflected on the 2012 Form W-2's employees must notify the Office of Human Resources of any mailing address changes by Friday, Jan.18.

The electronic and paper 2012 Form W-2's will be distributed no later than Jan. 31. Paper copies of employee Form W-2's may be obtained after Jan. 31 by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 562-2115.

Social Security Tax Rate Changes – Recently, legislation was passed that will impact your paycheck in the form of the expiration of the "temporary social security tax holiday" with the Social Security tax rate increasing from 4.2 percent to 6.2 percent. 

For more informaton, call Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by Room 113 in the Administration Building.

Purchasing Card Deadlines

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

Cycle Ending Date-Midnight                        Statement Due Date                                      Posting Deadline

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 4/1/13, 4/15/13, 4/29/13

Curriculum Meetings 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
 
Memorial Day                      Monday, May 27, 2013

Independence Day               Thursday, July 4, 2013

Labor Day                            Monday, Sept. 2, 2013

Thanksgiving                       Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, 2013

Approved Holidays for 2013-14

Winter Break                           Close at 5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23, 2013
                                                   Reopen at normal time, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014

Presidents’ Day                       Monday, Feb.17, 2014
 
Memorial Day                           Monday, May 26, 2014

Independence Day                   Friday, July 4, 2014

Back to Top

Quartet Performs Mozart's Requien in Roswell (photos by Kayla Paulk)

Four ENMU voice majors performed as a solo quartet for Mozart's Requiem with full orchestra and choir on Friday at First United Methodist Church in Roswell. With John Fuss serving as conductor, the student soloists were Kelly Vigil, soprano (Senior, Albuquerque), Mikayla Twitchell, alto (Freshman, Carlsbad), Brian Chavez, tenor (Junior, California), and Christopher Yee, baritone (Junior, Las Vegas).  Dr. Jason Paulk and Mrs. Kayla Paulk supported their students from the audience, along with Matthew Hall (Sophomore and ENMU Choirs bass, Roswell), several of Brian Chavez's Clovis church friends, Kelly Vigil's mother from Albuquerque, and Mikayla Twitchell's family from Carlsbad.  John Fuss, conductor, said he could not have been more pleased with the spectacular singing of the ENMU soloists.  Following a lengthy round of applause, the students greeted their many admirers, including a young sight-impaired woman from Roswell named Brittanie, who requested an autograph from each singer.

2013 Friends of Music Scholarship Winners

James Lyon Scholarship Liu Xuefei, piano Friends of Music Scholarship Roberto Garza, voice Ryan Wood, marimba Daniel Caballero, trombone Philip Meda, marimba Kurt Munz-Raper, marimba Hailey Vandeweile, voice Joseph Ulibarri, voice Jiaqi Gan, piano

Friends of Music Scholarship Finals (photos by Robert Johnston)

ENMU Hosting Junior Piano Recital

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host Xueer Luo, Enying Lio and Xiang Luole’s junior piano recital on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building, on the Portales campus.

The recital is free and open to the public

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Junior Vocal Recital

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host Lauren Cook’s junior vocal recital on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The recital is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Kathi Fraze at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Eastern Plains Clarinet Celebration Recital

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host the Eastern Plains Clarinet Celebration Recital with special guest artist Kristina Belisle on Saturday, April 6, in the Music Building on the Portales campus. The event will feature several master classes and will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.   There will be a guest recital given by Kristina Belisle at 7 p.m..

The recital will be in Buchannan Hall in the Music Building.

Kristina Belisle Jones is the Clarinet Professor of Music at The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. She received her undergraduate degree in music at the University of Georgia, and her master’s degree in music and doctorate in musical arts from Michigan State University.
The event is open and free to the public.

For more information, call Kathi Fraze at 562.2377 or Jennifer Laubenthal at 562.2374.

ENMU Hosting New Mexico Art Exhibit
by Phillip Young
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Art will host It’s About Time: 12,000 Years of Art in New Mexico from March 22—April 19 in Runnels Gallery in Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University on the Portales campus.

The viewing hours are from 8 a.m. to midnight on Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to midnight on Sundays. There will be a closing reception from 5-6:30 p.m. on April 19.

Both events are free and open to the public.

This exhibit is a traveling an overview of New Mexico art to 11 small museums throughout the state to celebrate the centennial of New Mexico statehood.  The exhibition presents New Mexico’s vibrant artistic heritage beginning 14,000 years ago and ending with contemporary images. These connections and influences have shaped the visual arts that define New Mexico.

The exhibit was curated by the New Mexico Museum of Artas part of the museum’s regional outreach program. The pieces of art use Native American, Hispanic and European American art to tell the cultural history of New Mexico.

The exhibit has been funded by the New Mexico Humanities Council and Newman’s Own Foundation, and the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.

For more information, contact Bryan Hahn at 575.562.2778.

Upcoming Fine Arts Events

March

It’s About Time: 14,000 Years of Art in New Mexico
(Exhibition funded by N.M. Humanities Council, Newman’s Own Foundation, and the Museum of  N.M. Foundation)
Golden Library, Runnels Gallery at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
March 22-April 19
Closing Reception, April 19, 5-6:30 p.m.
Open from 8 a.m. to midnight Monday-Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from noon-midnight
Free
Contact: Bryan Hahn (575) 562-2278

April

Xueer Luo, Enying Lio, Xiang Luole Student Piano Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Lauren Cook Student Vocal Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, April 4
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Eastern Plains Clarinet Celebration
With Special Guest Kristina Belisle
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Saturday, April 6
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Jared Aragon Student Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Margaret Hibbard Student Vocal Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Thursday, April 11
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Christopher Yee Student Vocal Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Friday, April 12
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Tim Wagner Student Trumpet Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Monday, April 15
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Mozart’s Requiem
ENMU Choirs and West Texas A&M Choir and Orchestra
CUB Ballroom at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Saturday, April 20
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Ann Bradfield and Friends
Faculty Saxophone Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Monday, April 22
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?
Directed by Anne Beck
University Theater Center, Studio Theater at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
April-25-27, 7 p.m.,  April 28, 2 p.m.
General Admission: $5
Free for ENMU students with ID
Contact: Shirlene Peters (575) 562-2711 

General Student Composition Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
2 p.m. Thursday, April 25
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Senior BFA Art Exhibition
Golden Library, Runnels Gallery at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
April 26-May 10
Closing Reception: May 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
Open from 8 a.m. to midnight Monday-Thursday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from noon-midnight
Free
Contact: Bryan Hahn (575) 562 2315

Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
3 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Brass Choir Concert
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

End of Semester Student Work: Plays, Films and Dance
University Theater Center, Studio Theater at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
April 30-May 2, 7 p.m.
Free
Contact: Shirlene Peters (575) 562-2711

May

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

 Doris Tankersley Student Recital
Music Building, Buchanan Hall at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday May 18
Free
Contact: Kathi Fraze (575) 562-2377

Back to Top

Multicultural Affairs Events

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 p.m. followed 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: Thursday, 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.    

May

“Graduates Honoring Banquet”

-This event is to honor the achievements of students graduating in the Spring 2013 by receiving a sash from the country of origin, Kente or tribal sash.  This year's theme is “Fabulous 50’s”.  President Gamble will sash students.  A  dinner will be  provided follow by entertainment "Mariachi Tradicional" for free for graduates and Hispanic students who are full time at ENMU. Any other guests will be $15. Deadline for RSVP is by Thursday, April 25.

If you are  a graduating student please RSVP by email and provide the following information:

·         Full First and Last name
·         Country of origin (example: I am Hispanic and my origins come from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, or any of the 22 Spanish speaking countries, I receive the sash from that conutry)
·         Graduate in May. Register for Commencement with Registrar's.
·         Degree
·         Full names of two guests that you would like to bring to the event.
·         A yes or no response if you would like to say “How ENMU has impacted your life”
·         Email and Phone number for contact information
 

RSVP:  Thursday, April 25
Banquet: Thursday, May 2
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Ballroom

Sponsor: International Affairs at 575-562-4915 or enmu.internationalaffairs@enmu.edu
Event: Ride for Worlld Health
Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Sandia Room
Description: R4WH (r4wh.org) is a non-profit organization based out of Columbus, OH.  Each spring, medical students, health care professionals and volunteers from all over the country (but mainly Ohio State) participate in a cross-country bicycle ride from San Diego, CA to Washington, DC for the purpose of raising awareness about health issues facing people around the world. The team of R4WH will be giving a presentation about what they do and spread their spirit to ENMU.

Since they are medical students, some topics discussed: Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, and Poverty and Health. International Affairs, Athletic Department, and Sodexo  are going to help this team with  their housing and meals while they visiting Eastern New Mexico University. Entire team of 22 will be present in the baseball game at 6 p.m.

Sponsor: African-American Affairs at 562.2437 or africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu
Event: The Negro Baseball League- An American History-Book Signing
Date: Monday, April 15
Location: Pecos Room
Time: 7 p.m.
Description: Byron Motley is a multitalented individual as a filmmaker, photographer, musician, author and lecturer.  Will present on "The Negro Baseball Leagues- an American History". Byron Motley will be discussing how the Negro Leagues not only affected African American History but American History as well. Mr. Motley film was produced by PBS. His book "Ruling Over Monarchs, Giants, and Stars" will be available for signing.  This event is co-sponsored with ASAB.

Back to Top

Sports News by Adam Pitterman and His Staff
Athletic Communications Office  

Upcoming Homes Games

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Baseball vs Wayland Baptist 3 p.m.

Friday, April 5, 2013
Softball vs Tarleton State (DH) 2 p.m.
Baseball vs Angelo State 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 6, 2013
Football-Spring Game 10 a.m.
Baseball vs Angelo State (DH) 11 a.m.
Softball vs Tarleton State 12 p.m.

Sunday, April 7, 2013
Baseball vs Angelo State 12 p.m.

ENMU Drops Series Finale to Wildcats 4-2
3/30/2013 | Baseball | Box Score
Saturday, March 30, 2013
 

ABILENE, Texas — Senior designated hitter Peter Creamer (Boston, Mass./Santa Rosa CC) went 3-for-3 at the plate as the Eastern New Mexico baseball team lost 4-2 to Abilene Christian Saturday afternoon in the series finale at Crutcher Scott Field.
 
  Getting the start for the Greyhounds was sophomore right-hander Ryan Boydstun (La Quinta, Calif./La Quinta HS) as dropped to 1-2 on the year after going six innings while surrendering just two runs on three hits and striking out two. Ty Taylor (3-3) got the victory for the Wildcats as he went 7.1 innings and gave up two runs and eight hits.
 
  Eastern is now 17-13 overall and 5-7 in the Lone Star Conference. ACU improves to 21-12 and 9-3 in conference play.
 
  In the bottom of the third, Scott Spivey was hit by a pitch to lead off and Tyler Eager followed with a single to left field. After a sacrifice bunt moved both runners into scoring position, Kyle Giusti grounded out to the shortstop that drove in a run and gave the Wildcats an early one run advantage.
 
  ACU added another run in the fifth on a sacrifice bunt from Travis Schuetze to go up 2-0.
 
  Junior outfielder Ryan Forkel (Yorba Linda, Calif./Saddleback College) began the seventh by singling to left field. Following a sacrifice bunt and groundout, senior outfielder Luis Quinones (Las Cruces, N.M./Mayfield HS) drove a 1-1 pitch to right field for a RBI single.
 
  In the bottom of the frame, Giusti drove in a run on a single to centerfield to put the Wildcats back up by two.
 
  The Greyhounds again pulled to within one when Forkel plated a run on a fielder's choice in the eighth but the Wildcats answered back with a run in the next half inning to take a 4-2 lead. Eastern threatened in the ninth as they had runners on second and third with 2 outs could not push either of them across the plate.
 
  Forkel and Quinones had two hits and drove in a run apiece. Senior right-hander Ryan Pruitt (Glendale, Ariz./Phoenix College) worked the last two innings and gave up two runs on five hits with a strikeout.
 
  Eager paced ACU at the plate with three hits while J.R. Roland had two hits as well. Brady Rodriguez pitched 1.2 innings and did not allow a run to pick up his sixth save of the season.
 
  The Greyhounds return to action Tuesday afternoon when they host Wayland Baptist at 3 p.m. at Greyhound Field.
 
  To get the latest information on ENMU baseball, follow @ENMUSports on Twitter and visit the official website of Eastern Athletics at GoEasternAtheltics.com.

Briska and Roa Turn in Strong Performances at Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays
3/29/2013 | Track and Field
 
AUSTIN,TEXAS — SophomoreKaspars Briska (Riga, Latvia / Riga Imanta HS / Cloud CCC) and junior Kevin Roa (Salinas, Calif./North Monterey County HS) registered strong performances for the Eastern New Mexico University men's track & field team, late Thursday night, at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays. The event, hosted by The University of Texas, was held at the Mike A. Myers Stadium.
 
Briska turned in a ninth-place performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, with a time of 9:04.71. Roa, crossed the finish line in the 10,000-meter run with a time of 31:55.65, to finish 15th.
 
The Eastern New Mexico University track & field teams will return to action for the Texas Tech University Open. The event will be on April 6 in Lubbock, Texas. 

Armendarez Extends Stream in Series Finale Against #8 Texas Woman's
3/29/2013 | Softball | Box Score
Friday, March 29, 2013
DENTON, TEXAS — Junior first baseman Erica Armendarez (Odessa, Texas/Odessa HS/Odessa College) singled in the second inning to increase her reached-base streak, to a team high 12 games, but the Eastern New Mexico University softball team (10-28; LSC 3-9) dropped a 7-2 decision to eighth-ranked Texas Woman's University, Friday at Pioneer Field.

TWU shortstop Bailey Vrazel led off the bottom of the first inning with a bunt single and took second on an illegal pitch, before scoring on a single up the middle from Amanda Ruiz. The Pioneers tacked on two more runs in the second inning to take a 3-0 lead.

After TWU scored a fourth run, Eastern got their offense on track. Aurelia Sandoval (So., C, Farmington, N.M./Piedra Vista HS) led off the Zia fifth with a double, took third on a passed ball and scored on Kuuleiokealoaha VonSchriltz's (So., 2B, Las Cruces, N.M. / Las Cruces HS) second triple of the season. In the bottom of the inning, the Pioneers used a walk and two homers, to extend their advantage to 7-1, but Alberta Medina's (So., DH, Las Cruces, N.M./Las Cruces HS) two-out RBI single brought in Kyra Sirag (Fr., LF, Garden Grove, Calif. / Rancho Alamitos HS) from second base.

The Pioneers held an 8-5 edge in total hits, while each team finished with two extra-base hits. Sandoval hit two-for-three with a double, to register her sixth multiple-hit game of the season. Larisa Garcia allowed one run on four hits over four innings to earn the win for TWU, when Brandie Lander worked the final three innings for the save.

The Eastern New Mexico University softball team will visit New Mexico Highlands, for a non-conference doubleheader, next Wednesday. The first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. MST.

Back to Top

Open Staff Positions —The Office of Human Resources has job listings at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/.

[Summer Employment Opprotunity]

ENMU Offering Non-Credit Classes For Children and Adults

Distance Education is offering non-credit classes for children and adults this semester.

Children’s classes include ballet, kids’ dance, lotus seeds dance, crafts and swimming lessons.

Classes for adults include welding, cardio blast, power training, Zumba, one-on-one personal training, morning aqua aerobics, belly dancing for fitness, scuba diving, phlebotomy and photography.

For a complete listing of classes, visit http://www.enmu.edu/academics/distance-ed/non-credit/index.shtml.

For more information, call Kim Lutnesky at 800.537.5376 (562.2165 locally) or email kim.lutnesky@enmu.edu.

Back to Top

Back to Top

"The warmth and friendship of the mystery cults attracted many, who came to feel better through dancing and mutilation. Certain cultists followed Diane Isis, the goddess of whine." – from Non-Campus Mentis, a book of student essays compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

Back to Top

ENMU comes together for blood drive – [pntonline.com]

Master of Physical Education – Oral comprehensive examinations in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on 8th April for Cassandra Beene at 2:30pm in the Greyhound Arena, Room 40. For more information contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 2915.

Bryan Watson, a senior majoring in computer science and music, has been admitted to the Ph.D. program in computer science at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.  He has been awarded a research assistantship for the next four years. 

Bryan is a graduate of Portales High School.

:ASENMU is happy to announce the results of the 2013-2014 Student Government Election.  The results are as follows:
* PRESIDENT - Justin Aguilar
* VICE PRESIDENT - Breann Prichard
* COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES - Carla Anaya, Corinthiann "Cori" Hawes, Halle Pittman, Caris Anaya, Jake Wright, Brittany Cordova, Ashley Nelson, Jon Plyley, Edwin Lee, Yvonne Tillman, Mark Zuniga, and Steven Robinson
* COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS - Stephanie Losoya, Cedric Pittman, Desiree Cooper, and Azzia Candelaria
* COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY - Reydecel Coss, Serena Orrantia, Emaleth Burns, Sarah Cogar, Omar Sosa, Desne Salazar, and Nicky Nave
* COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Anne Harding, Toni Carrasco, and Josh Simmmons
* UNDECLARED MAJOR - Wilsan Wilkie and Trevor Hiebert
* GRADUATE SCHOOL - Maria Garcia and Bob Harrell
* SUMMER SENATE - Reydecel Coss, Jake Wright, Ashley Nelson, Edwin Lee, Yvonne Tillman, Isaac N. Bryan, Carla Anaya, and Caris Anaya Congratulations to the newly elected ASENMU Student Body Government!  Thank you to all the candidates and everyone who voted this year!

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, April 27 in S 101. The lecture exam (113) will be from 9–11:30 a.m. The lab exam (113L) will be from 2–4:30 p.m. The Chemistry 113 challenge will be held on Saturday, April 20. The lecture exam (113) will be from 8:30–11:30 a.m. in PRH 125. The lab exam (113L) will be from 1–3 p.m. in PRH 125.

The Physics Challenge exams will take place on either April 6 or April 27, 8:30 a.m.–noon. During the exams, no cell phone, ipad, and ipod are allowed to be used!

Back to Top

Enrollment at ENMU-Ruidoso hit a record 1,120 students for spring.

This number represents a 1.5 percent increase over spring 2012. The total number of hours fell 1.3 percent from 7,253 to 7,158. This number is significant since state funding is based on this figure. The disparity is due to more students going to college part-time: 894 students versus 226 full-time students. An increase in the number of dual-credit students in the high school also affected how the total number of hours was calculated.

This is the second semester under ENMU-Ruidoso’s new academic departmental structure. There are now five departments instead of eleven: Business and Information Systems, Career &Technical Education, History and Social Sciences, Language and Fine Arts, and Math and Sciences; each with a department chairperson.

This new structure is functioning as intended to create workload equity among the academic departments, improve communication, efficiency, flexibility and structure to accommodate additional growth, to more closely align academic departments with the college mission, capitalize on the strengths of current employees and improve efficiency within each department while allowing for individualized assessment of program performance.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR ENMU-ROSWELL PRODUCTION OF HAIRSPRAY IN APRIL

The ENMU-Roswell Theatre Department will present Hairspray April 18-21 and April 25-28 in the Performing Arts Center on campus. The high-energy production will include a cast of 20-plus members and a live band. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children under 10. ENMU students with ID and groups of 10 or more are $5 each. Show tickets can be purchased at the Box Office located in the Performing Arts Center Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Cash or credit cards are accepted.  Discounted tickets must be purchased through the Box Office.  Tickets can also be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com  For more information, call the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 575-624-7398.

A winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Hairspray is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do’!  Based on a book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, and on the 1988 John Waters film, Hairspray features music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. The film was remade in 2007 starring John Travolta, Christopher Walken, and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Back to Top

Available for Adoption

Name: Cherish Age: 9 Story: Introducing Cherish, an extremely engaging little girl. Your doorbell will ring constantly with this social butterfly around because her charismatic personality is like a magnet for other kids in the neighborhood! Having tea parties and playing pretend games are her favorite things to do, and she especially likes playing house. Gymnastics, arts and crafts, watching movies and singing are also high on her list of fun activities. Outgoing and curious, she asks questions and is interested in knowing about the world, which has helped her become a good student at school. Cherish is currently benefitting from counseling, which will need to continue after placement. A two-parent home in which Cherish could be an only child is preferred by her caseworker. 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.

PORTALES WOMAN’S CLUB SCHEDULES 9th ANNUAL WOMEN’S SEMINAR The 9th annual women’s seminar, sponsored by the Portales Woman’s Club, is set for Saturday, April 6th at the ENMU Greyhound Arena beginning at 8:00 am. There are 21 workshops and over 40 booths scheduled. Tickets are available at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce or from any Woman’s Club member, and all proceeds benefit community service projects. Chair, Sheryl Borden says “The on-going project has been given a much-needed “facelift” this year, with new presenters along with the crowd favorites, and a host of vendors featuring everything from pecans to jewelry, to gift items and much more.” It is now being called Just for Women. Presenters include Curt Jaynes doing two gardening-related workshops, Dr. Penny Sanders talking about “Just Ask the Caterpillar,” Cardmaking Tips and Tricks by Cozetta Moore, Bio Skin Care with Debbie Yi, Nature’s Hidden Secrets, Wilton’s Make & Take by Victoria McClure, a certified Wilton Cake Decorator from Lubbock, TX, and “Live Your Dreams” with Pam Atherton, who is also the 8:30 am keynote speaker. Other workshops will be given by Felicia Teghisadeh, Life Coach from Albuquerque, Eco Hair Care with Lisa May, “Keys to Curbing the Sugar Monster Within” and “5 Steps to Lose Weight and Feel Great,” with Jane Thompson Hasenmueller, “Making Canapés,” with Dr. Charles Broz, Asst. Prof., Culinary Arts, ENMU, “Weddings on a Budget” with Rosalie Richards, Hestand’s Floral, and three exercise-related classes taught by Jane Hamann, Julie Gawehn and Cori Snobble. (Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the exercise classes.) The doors will open at 8:00 am with thirty minutes for shopping before Atherton speaks. Following her talk, participants can choose from 7 classes that begin at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00. When the final class is over, door prizes will be drawn and the event will end at 12:30. For more information, call Sheryl Borden at 575-219-1893.

Come join the City of Portales in it's annual Great American Clean-Up being held on Saturday, April 13, 2013.                                       
9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Memorial Building/City Park. $75 for most aluminum cans collected.

             
PIZZA & WATER WILL BE SERVED AT 11:30 AM

DRAWING FOR PRIZES DONATED BY  LOCAL MERCHANTS WILL BE GIVEN   (MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN)

              ALSO, $75.00 WILL BE GIVEN TO THE
         WINNERS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

LARGEST GROUP, MOST BAGS
OF TRASH COLLECTED AND
MOST ALUMINUM CANS COLLECTED(CANS TO BENEFIT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY)

         FOR MORE INFO: CONTACT
         VEDA URIOSTE AT 356-6662, EXT 1018,
       JOAN MARTINEZ-TERRY EXT. 1012 OR
DIANNE PARKER AT 356-7000.
 

[Saturday in the Park Agenda]

Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt & Curry Counties has built 11 homes, six in Portales and five in Clovis since 1999. We are currently searching for a qualifying Partner Family for the next house, which will be built in Portales.

For more information, visit www.habitatrcc.com.
Marge Rhode
Office Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties, Inc
620 West First, Portales NM 88130
575-359-1344
www.habitatrcc.com

Come visit our ReStore at 308 North Main in Portales! Shop, Volunteer or Donate - Buy a Bargain, Build a House -  Phone No. is (575) 356-8250.

Raise money for HabitatRCC just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com (powered by Yahoo), or shopping online with GoodShop.com.

Kitchen Creations, A cooking school for diabetics, is coming to Roosevelt County

How to plan healthy meals and prepare delicious dishes that manage carbohydrates without adding extra sugar, sodium and fat will be discussed by Connie Moyers, Extension Home Economist and Judy Cox RD.  Class participants will prepare and taste healthy recipes, and will receive both a participant workbook and recipe books.  Kitchen Creations is sponsored by the Roosevelt County office of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Department of Health Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. 

People with diabetes are given priority, their family members or caretakers may attend with the diabetic depending on class size.  Participants should plan on attending all the classes, which will be held every Monday, for for weeks beginning on April 8, 6–9 p.m. through Monday, April 29 at ENMU.  For more information call Connie Moyers at 356-4417.  The classes are free, but spaces are limited, so call now to enroll.  You may also enroll online at http://rsvp.nmsu.edu/rsvp/cookingfordiabetes.  If you know others with diabetes, who might like to participate in Kitchen Creations, please invite them to call and mention your name when they reserve a seat. You will both receive a free copy of the Walk Indoors! DVD by fitness expert Leslie Sansone, if the person attends class. You will be contacted before the first class with a map to the location and confirmation of enrollment.

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service
please contact Connie Moyers by March 15 at 356-4417.

Diabetes is a serious and costly disease in New Mexico. Approximately 130,000 New Mexicans have been diagnosed with diabetes. These numbers don’t tell the whole story since approximately one half of all people with diabetes do not know they have the disease. Diabetes poses a major public health problem, but much of the health and economic burden of the disease can be prevented with early diagnosis and proper care.  Kitchen Creations is aimed at helping New Mexico’s families lead more healthy and productive lives.

Back to Top

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.

ENMU Has 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:

• 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.

Back to Top