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On the Docket

Now – Feb. 24 - The Unity Club will show a movie at the John F. Gibson University Center Green Room at 7:30 p.m.

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Foreign Language Festival - High school students and members of the campus community pack the auditorium in the Memorial Classroom Building for the festival.

Feb. 23 -March 1 is National Entrepreneurship Week: The Arkansas network of Small Business Development Centers will present "Starting a Business in Arkansas" from 6-9 p.m. at 15 locations across the state Tuesday, Feb 26. Our center's event will be held in the Caucus Room of the University Student Center.  Cost is $30, but veterans receive free entry.  Faculty, staff and students are entitled to attend at no charge subject to space availability.  To register, please contact Center Director Kathryn Peacock at 870-222-4900 or peacockk@uamont.edu.

Feb. 25 – Black History Month speaker Preacher Moss will speak in the Fine Arts Center auditorium at 7 p.m.

Feb. 27 – Gateway Student Support Services will hold a writing workshop entitled “Write it Right! How to Write Anything Better” in Harris Hall 222 at 3 p.m.

Feb. 28 – The Student Activities Board and the Student Government Association will host the last Pack the Pit during the home basketball game.

Feb. 29 – A free concert by the Paris, Texas High School will take place in the John F. Gibson University Green Room. For more information contact the Division of Music at 460-1060.

February - March 14 - Spring Training 2008 for students, faculty and staff begins. To participate and schedule your initial screening contact Terri Richardson, director of Student Health Services, at 460-1051 or by e-mail.

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Student Activities

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Driving By - Professor of English Robert "redhawk" Moore drives by the MCB on his bicycle one afternoon.

Faculty, staff and students can take a free, anonymous alcohol screening here. When asked for a login name, enter UOFAMONTICELLO.

Think before you drink! - Don't let college folklore influence you to be under the influence. Learn more about alcohol and student life.

Read the New York Times! - Pick up your FREE copy of "All the News That's Fit to Print" at these locations:

• University Center — Green Room lobby
• Willard Hall — first-floor hallway
• Babin Business Center — first-floor hallway
• Library and Technology Center — outside Java City
• Math and Science Center — lobby at the front entrance
• Memorial Classroom Building — first floor close to elevators and second-floor hallway
  
  

Index: On the Docket || Student Activities|| Meetings || Opportunities ||  Announcements

Meetings

Bass Club - John Horn wants to start a chapter. If you would be interested in joining or if you have any questions, please e-mail Horn at jwh4522@uamont.edu.

Students for Constitutional and Human Rights - For more information, contact Michael Botts, assistant professor of criminal justice, at botts@uamont.edu.

Mondays

The U.N.I.T.Y choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building, Room 133. UNITY is open to all students. For more information, call 460-1743 or e-mail unityclub@uamont.edu.

The Wesley Foundation hosts a FREE lunch sponsored by local area churches at noon on Monday's at the Wesley Foundation house. Lunch will be served at 12pm at the Wesley Foundation, located next to the tennis courts with a little pond in front.

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Quiz Bowl Contestants - First-year student Quinton Diamond (left) and junior Robert Knott (right) anticipate their next question. The NAACP sponsored the Quiz Bowl.

Tuesdays

The Student Government Association and the Student Activities Board meet at 12:40-1:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of each month in the U.C. Caucus Room.  Any student can participate and attend meetings. Any student or organization needing an issue brought before SGA should contact Lindsey Kight, director of Student Programs and Activities, at 460-1396 or kight@uamont.edu.

The Spatial Information Systems Club meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in Room 209A of the Chamberlin Forest Resources Complex.

The Alpha Chi student honorary conducts regular business meetings for members only from 12:40–1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesdays of each month.

U.N.I.T.Y Club meets at 7 p.m. in 204 Memorial Classroom Building. UNITY is open to all students. For more information, call 460-1743 or e-mail unityclub@uamont.edu.

Wednesdays

Baptist Collegiate Ministries serve lunch at noon. First-timers eat free and everyone else eats for $2. Proceeds benefit summer mission trips and other activities.

The Chess Club meets at 3:30 p.m. in Room 316 Babin Business Center.

The Forestry Club meets at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the forestry building. For more information about the club, visit its Web site.

The Social Work Club meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Thursdays

Creative Society meets at 12:40 p.m. outside the Patio Café. Those interested in joining the club should contact Jeffery Trotter at jat4115@uamont.edu. 

The Psychology Club holds meetings the last Thursday of every month at 12:45 p.m. in Memorial Classroom Building room 315. Anyone interested may attend. The club also offers tutoring services for psychology courses.

The campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People meets at 6 p.m. in Horsfall Hall.

Drew Country Writers meet on the third Thursday each month in the First Presbyterian Church library at 6:30 p.m. Members must produce tangible evidence that they write, though they may not have published at this point.

Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship hosts "Renown" meetings at 9 p.m. at the MBSF Center (near the tennis courts). Come find out about weekly small groups and upcoming events. MBSF encourages all students to attend.

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Opportunities

Battle of the Bands Sign-up:  To register your band for the Pi Kappa Delta/Debate Society's 5th annual Battle of the Bands, contact Joel Brown at sdb1630@uamont.edu or Brian Rauls at blr5106@uamont.edu.

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Grabbing a Bite - Scott Breedlove (left) and Adam Cawthon (right) eat lunch in the cafeteria.

Any currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate student can apply for privately funded UAM scholarships during the month of February.  The deadline for applications for the fall 2008 term is March 1.  Please note:

• Each scholarship has individual criteria for consideration. 
• Applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree, full-time and in good academic standing. 
• Any application received will be reviewed by the appropriate committee. 
• Any student receiving an award will be notified beginning April 7. 

   Applications are available through the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall and the academic units at the College of Technology campuses. All applications should be returned to the Office of Admissions by March 1.


The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and AccounTemps are ready to announce the 2008 AICPA/AccounTemps Student Scholarship award.  They will offer $2,500 scholarships to five selected applicants pursuing a degree in accounting, finance or information systems. For details on eligibility requirements and to download an application, please visit AccountTemps. All application materials must be submitted to the AICPA no later than April 1. Contact Lanee Dunlap at dunlapl@uamont.edu for more information.


The Emerging Leaders of the Arkansas Bankers Association offers scholarships totaling $7,000 to Arkansas residents who are students at a four-year university in the state.  The deadline to apply for fall consideration is March 29. Applications can be found here or in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall.

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of Arkansas.
• Have a completion of 75 hours by Dec. 31, 2007.
• Must be majoring in banking, finance or business and have plans to enter the banking profession.
• Must have an overall grade point average of at least a 3.00.
  
  

City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock offers AmeriCorps program education awards for students ages 17-24.  Additional criteria for consideration includes:

• U. S. Resident or legal alien.
• Committed to 10 months of community service.
• Proof of character, competency, commitment and cooperation as a service worker.

   For information, contact Belinda Sanders at 501-707-1410.  Complete applications are available here.  Additional information regarding the program nationally may be found here.

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Got Rhythm? - Nika Najafova (far right) shows two high school students a few dance steps at the Foreign Language Festival.

Ross Now Accepting Summer 2008 Internship Applications - U.S. Rep. Mike Ross announced that he is now accepting applications for 2008 Congressional Summer Internship Program. In order to be considered, applicants must be at least 21 years of age, a high school graduate, and be enrolled or attending a college or university.  All applicants must be postmarked by Feb. 29 to be considered. Ross strongly encourages applicants from Arkansas’s Fourth Congressional District to apply.

   Any questions regarding the internship program such as dates, eligibility or housing should be directed to Internship Coordinator Ashlee Johnson. Those interested in an application may obtain one from Ross’ Web site, by e-mail or by calling 800-223-2220. Mailed applications should be addressed to the Office of Congressman Mike Ross, c/o 2008 Congressional Summer Internship Program, 314 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515.


The Society of American Foresters administers Ben Meadows Natural Resource Scholarships - Juniors and seniors enrolled in a natural resource program, may be eligible for one of two scholarship opportunities worth $2,500 each. Applications are accepted until June 30.  For more information and applications visit the Web site.


The Sallie Mae Fund will award more than $2 million to college-bound students across the nation in 2008—09 academic year.  Details, applications, eligibility and other information can be found here.  Examples of award possibilities found through the Sallie Mae Fund include:

• Free searchable database of scholarships.
• American Dream Scholarship Program with the United Negro College Fund.
• Unmet Need Scholarship Program for families with a combined income of less than $30,000.
• First in My Family Scholarship Program for Hispanic-American students to attend college.
• Sallie Mae 9/11 Education Fund for children of those permanently disabled in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
  
  

Search one of the largest free scholarship searches on the Web.  At FindTuition.com, you get fast, free access to one of the world's largest resources for finding college money.
   Features include:

• Explore 1.7 million scholarships and grants worth more than $7 billion.
• Search by eligibility, major, college and more.
• Zero in on scholarships and grants that match your unique strengths-from high.
• Grades to sports skills.
  

Black College Dollars is a directory of scholarships for African-American students available here.


The Arkansas Governor’s commission on People with Disabilities will award several student scholarships for fall 2008.  The application, including detailed information, is available here.  The deadline to submit an application is Feb. 28.


The Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs awards several scholarships for various amounts annually to Arkansas residents pursuing majors in horticulture or related fields (see application for details). The Federation also submits one name to be considered by the National Garden Clubs, Inc for an additional scholarship.  National Garden Clubs, Inc will award 34 of these scholarships for the year 2008-2009 in the amount of $3,500. 

    Scholarships are granted in the spring of each year for the following school year.  Students may receive them from the junior year of college through graduate school. Applications for 2008-2009 should be received in hard copy at the address below by March 1. All required information on each of the forms must be typed or computer generated. In addition, complete scholarship applications may be accessed online here.  Please read the information carefully; note that these scholarships are for legal residents of the U.S. attending colleges within the U.S.  Students who are not Arkansas residents must apply through their state's Garden Club Chairman.
       

Job Opportunities

UAM College of Technology-Crossett- Vacancies:

• Instructor - Electromechanical Technology Instrumentation
• Instructor - Computer Maintenance/ Networking
• Instructor - Mathematics
• Director of Instruction

Campus Jobs

Upward Bound Department is seeking Van Drivers for the spring 2008 semester. Van drivers work Wednesday afternoons and evenings. Pay: non-student van drivers $7 per hour. Student van drivers $6.25 per hour. Minimum requirements include:

• high school graduate
• at least 18 years of age
• have a clean driving record
• be able to safely operate an eleven-passenger van on a pre-assigned route.

   For more information, please call 460-1010 or come to Harris Hall Room 325.

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Teaching Diversity - Isabel Bacon, instructor of art and Spanish, speaks to high school students at the Foreign Language Festival.

Student Support Services accepting applications for accounting tutors.  Qualifications:

• At least a 2.50 grade point average
  
• At least cumulative 3.0 in major area tutored
• Recommendation of a faculty member in major area
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of academically under prepared, educationally and economically disadvantaged college students
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds

   Anyone interested should complete the application and return it to Harris Hall room 219.


Finance and Administration Accountant needed. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include the formal education equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in accounting or a related field and one year relevant experience.

   Interested parties may obtain a UAM application at one of the two campus locations:

• Personnel Office, Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center, Room 213, Monticello
• College of Technology-Crossett, 1326 Highway 52 West, Crossett
  
  

Physical Plant Boiler Operator needed. Qualifications: Must hold a current State of Arkansas boiler license. Must have knowledge of the maintenance and operation of boilers; ability to evaluate operating and maintenance problems with the boilers and related equipment, determine solutions; and the ability to perform minor maintenance on boilers and heating/air conditioning equipment.

   A completed application must be submitted to the university’s Personnel Office, Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center, Room 213, Monticello, AR 71656. Phone: 460-1082.

For more information, see visit UAM Jobs or Local Job Postings.

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Announcements

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Voter Registration - Political Science major and junior Yvonne Hinshaw discusses the registration forms with Resident Hall Association President Brittany Pickett. "Due to the rain, I think we had a lower turnout," Pickett said. RHA registered 24 voters with one hour left in the drive. "It's better than what I was expecting," Hinshaw said.

AT&T offers discounts to UAM employees and students. Visit the AT&T Premier Web site to sign up for the discounts. For more information, contact Procurement Manager Gay Pace at 460-1140.
 

are selling Yankee candles (all sizes) for $21.  All orders and money must be turned in by March 7. Contact any of the sponsors to get a catalog: Becky Phillips at 460-1111;Ted Hammett at 460-1641;Dexter E. Gulledge at 460-1741.

• Tuesday, July 1 – Registration and first day of classes (graduate and undergraduate).
• Wednesday, July 2 – Late registration.  Last day to register or add classes.
• Friday, July 4 – Independence Day Holiday.  All offices and classes closed.
• Thursday, July 31 – Final exams and last day of Summer II.
• Tuesday, Aug. 4 – Conferral date for August graduates. 

• Monday:   8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Tuesday:   8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  
• Wednesday:   8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  
• Thursday:   8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  
• Friday:   8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  

Join UAM's Mass Emergency Communication System. The program offered by Arkansas Crime and Information Center will alert the University community by telephone, e-mail and fax. (The agency is working toward including a text messaging system next year). The agency will provide warnings for various emergencies including a campus shooting, tornado threat, fire, violent crimes and other scenarios.

   In order to perform the distribution of emergency messages, the university needs to collect a personal emergency contact number for each student.  The mass communication will work more effectively if the emergency number belongs to a cell phone that each student carries with him or her.

  Students are urged to go to one of the following offices as soon as possible to submit your emergency notification information:

• Monticello – Registrar’s Office – Harris Hall 102
• Crossett – Student Services Office
• McGehee – Student Services Office
  

   These three offices will be accepting your information for the remainder of this semester.

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SGA/SAB Meeting - Psychology students petition SGA. The students need funds to buy prizes for an upcoming survey.

Wireless access can be used in the library by faculty, staff, students and guests. In order to access wireless service you must install the correct software drivers on your computer. If you have any difficulties accessing wireless, please make an appointment with an Information and Technology technician. All devices connecting to the campus network must install updated and approved antivirus software.

The Arkansas Student Loan Authority created a Web site to provide comprehensive information and access regarding student financial aid resources for Arkansans. Fund My Future provides a free scholarship search and is a clearinghouse of information specifically for Arkansas nursing and education students.

The following computer labs are available for student use.  (Please bring your UAM ID to use the computers).

Babin Business Center

• BBC 102 -  4:30–8 :30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
• BBC 213 -  3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and alternate Saturdays 12 – 4 p.m.
• BBC 301 (Student Lounge) -  8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Library and Technology Center Lab

• 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday
• 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday
• 1–4 p.m. Saturday
• 2–10 p.m. Sunday
  
  

The Library hosts exhibits of university recognized student organizations. To schedule a time for your student organization to display an exhibit in the library, please e-mail Mary Heady at heady@uamont.edu.

Official Degree Audit - If you are seeking a baccalaureate degree and you have earned between 60 and 90 hours, you should meet with your academic adviser to complete a signed degree audit for your chosen major and minor (if applicable). Once you reach the 90-hour point, you will be unable to register for classes until a signed audit is on file in the Registrar’s Office. If you’d like to know the status of your degree audit (whether one is on file or not), please contact the Registrar's Office at 460-1034.

Praxis Test-takers - The Educational Testing Service announced Praxis test-takers will now only be required to pay a registration fee one time during a testing year. For more information, please visit the Praxis Web site.

The Office of Finance and Administration keeps a formal log of vending machine problems on the Monticello campus. All drink or snack machine problems should be reported to Sharon Bulloch at 460-1023 or e-mail bulloch@uamont.edu. In addition to providing the location, please indicate if the Coca Cola machine contains cans or bottles when reporting problems.

Visit the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center on the Monticello campus from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and 2-10 p.m. Sunday.

The Patio Café now takes phone-in orders at 460-1376 Monday through Friday for lunch (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) and dinner (4–7 p.m.). Visit the Web site for menus and prices.

Get a cup of Joe at Java City! The coffee shop inside the Taylor Library and Technology Center opens Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., and from 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. For more information, call 460-1876 or visit Java City online.

Visit the University Bookstore on the Monticello campus weekdays from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Voice publishes semi-weekly during the spring and fall semesters. Submit articles Thursday by 5 p.m. for editing. We welcome comments and suggestions at thevoice@uamont.edu. Letters to the editor may also be sent by campus mail to 100 Jeter Hall, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR 71656.

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