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On the Docket

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Tug-of-War - Members of Alpha Phi Alpha pull with all of their might. They participated in the Greek Games that took place April 16 outside of the John F. Gibson University Center.

Now-April 24 - Leah Wigley, a senior art major from Monticello, will display a collection of drawings of Hollywood screen legends as part of her senior art show in the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center Gallery.

Now-30 - Alpha Chi will take donations for the PAWS Animal Shelter. The club will take bags of dry dog food or canned dog food. For more information on PAWS call 460-0877. Monetary Donations may be made (on behalf of Alpha Chi) direct to PAWS or by visiting Commercial Bank. The drop-off locations on campus are the Memorial Classroom Building lobby and the Motor Pool Warehouse.

April 21 – The university will host Scholars Day for incoming students for the fall semester.  For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 460-1026.

April 21 – The Agriculture Awards Banquet will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the John F. Gibson University Center Capitol Room.  For more information, contact Dean of Agriculture Kelly Bryant or administrative assistant Linda Outlaw at 460-1091.

April 21-22 - The Student Activities Board will present Clearly You Laser Crystal Imaging in the U.C. Green Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free to all current UAM students.

April 21-23 - The Student Government Association Elections will take place at the following times and locations: (You must have a current student identification card to vote.)

• Monday, April 22 in the Memorial Classroom Building lobby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 23 in the U.C. Green Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 24 in the Math and Science Center lobby from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

April 22 - The Arkansas Forest Resources Center Honors Reception will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Conference Center of the H.H. Chamberlin Forest Resources Complex. All scholarship recipients and graduate students are required to attend.

April 22 - A "Stop Putting it Off," workshop on dealing with procrastination will take place at 12:30 p.m. in room 222 in Harris Hall. For more information contact Phyllis Waldron in Gateway Student Support Services at 460-1154.

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Going Up - Construction workers add on to the press box at the "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. The construction distracts some students.

April 22 - The Division of CIS will host its annual awards reception at 12:30 p.m. in the Capitol Room of the U.C. They will honor students from the program with the following awards: Outstanding Senior, Outstanding Junior and Outstanding Rookie. They will also be awarding scholarship monies to students.

April 22 – Student Government Association and Student Affairs Board Meeting date changed to Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the U.C. Caucus Room.  For more information, contact Director of Student Programs and Activities Lindsey Kight at 460-1396.

April 23 - The Art Club will present its student-art show in the Administration Building at 3 p.m.

April 24 – Last day to withdraw from classes.

April 24 – The Collegiate Social Work Organization will host a Guitar Hero Tournament in the U.C. Green Room from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the B.A.G.S. Campaign.  Prizes will be based on the number of preregistered players.  Prizes will be announced closer to the event.

April 24 - The Psychology Club will meet in MCB 315 at 12:45 p.m.

April 24 - Mascot tryouts will take place at 4 p.m. in the U.C.  gym. Contestants must perform one routine or skit set to the music of his or her choice; two minutes maximum. The mascot will receive half tuition scholarship for next semester. For more information and paperwork contact Lindsey Kight at 460-1396 at kight@uamont.edu.

April 24-25 – The Music Theater Workshop will present a performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium.  For more information, contact the Division of Music at 460-1060.

April 25 - Completed nomination forms are due for the 2007-08 Intramural Manager of the Year and Athlete of the Year (male and female) are due prior to 4:30 p.m. in the Intermurals office. You can pick up nomination forms in the U.C. lower-level lobby. The awards will be presented at 5:30 p.m. during the Safe Sand Volleyball Tournament. Men's, women's and co-rec Intermurel All-Sports Championships teams and runners-up will also receive their trophies.

April 29 - Last Day of Classes.

April 30 - May 6 - Final Exams.  To view your final exam schedule, please visit this link.

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Student Activities

Take the Online Dining Styles Survey and sign up for the chance to win a Bose i-Pod Sound Dock. Click here to take the survey.The survey provides Food Services with information to improve the dining hall.

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.

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Meetings

Bass Club - For more information, contact Philip Roberts at 870-853-6591 or plr2527@uamont.edu.

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Blood Drive - Life Share employee Tina Harris (left) takes blood from the finger of first-year student Shannon Herman (right). Employees test the blood for the proper iron content.

Mondays

The U.N.I.T.Y choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building 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, located next to the tennis courts with a little pond in front.

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 Collegiate Social Work Organization meets every other Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in MCB 204, located across from the Social Work Office.

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.

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Debater - Senior Ashley Williamson argues the resolution, "Why women shouldn't be football coaches" outside of the Patio Cafe. The speeches were part of the Pi Kappa Delta debate fraternity's pledge week.

The Chess Club meets at 3:30 p.m. in Room 316 of the 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.

Thursdays

The Theater Club meets every other Thursday upstairs, above Java city in the Fred J. Taylor Library at 12:40 p.m.

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 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.

Scholarship Application from the Drew County Retired Teachers - If you are a graduate from Drew County High School who has completed an accumulated 30 or more college semester hours, you are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship payable at $500 per semester.

   The applicant must show intent to enter the teaching field either by course selection or by written statement from a professor or adviser. A current transcript showing hours accumulated and GPA must accompany the application. An incomplete application will not be considered. Finalists may be interviewed. Applications must be postmarked by June 15.

   Applications may be picked up at the School of Education, Willard Hall from Frances Jordan, Kimberly Johnson or Sue S. Martin's office in Willard Hall 113.

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:

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Step - (front to back) First-year student Matthew Robinson, junior Billy Huggins and first-year student Brian Coleman of Phi Beta Sigma step it out at Jeter Hall. The fraternity's performance was Saturday, April 19 at the Monticello Middle School.

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

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.

City Year Little Rock/North Little Rock offers AmeriCorps program education awards for students ages 17-24.  Additional criteria for consideration includes: be a U.S. resident or legal alien; be committed to 10 months of community service; and demonstrate 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.

New Program Offering at the College of Technology at Crossett:  Recently submitted a letter of intent to ADE for a new technical certificate program related to health information technology. The curriculum and other details of the program are currently being developed. The intent of the program is to provide individuals with opportunities to learn the basic knowledge and skills needed to become a medical assistant, medical office assistant, medical transcriptionist, medical insurance coder or medical insurance technician with emphasis on the analysis of medical records.

Check out McGehee’s Non-Credit Class Offerings - The College of Technology at McGehee hosts several non-credit class March through June.  Registration and tuition are accepted on the first night of class.  Note, fees do not include books or cards.  Refunds are not available once class begins.  For more information, contact coordinator Sharon Cantrell at 870-222-5360.

• Search Your Heart:  Learn how to live healthier lives through nutrition classes, educational seminars, physical fitness sessions and complimentary health screenings.  You can reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke.  Once a month beginning March 24 until June.  Classes will take place on Mondays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the McGehee campus.  No cost. 

• Customized Training for Business:  Come to the McGehee campus at your convenience to learn more about business.  Designed to help individuals and businesses compete in today’s fast-paced market by providing them with up-to-date skills and certifications. We offer a wide range of programs with flexible scheduling at an excellent value, all taught by some of the best professionals in business and industry. Customized courses can be provided either at our training facilities or on-site at your location.

• Basic Cooking 101:  Learn a new cooking skill, brush up on your cooking techniques or start at the very beginning in the kitchen with this series of cooking lessons. Whatever your goal, you will have fun learning all about spices, herbs, flavorings and much more.  April 7 – May 19 on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the McGehee campus.  Cost is $56.  Paul Smith will instruct the course.

• Microsoft Excel:  This class is packed with practical techniques to save you time and money. You will create colorful charts for your business while learning the basic functions of Excel spreadsheets. Basic computer skills are necessary.  April 7 - May 8 on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Monticello Workforce Training Center.  Cost is $80.  Veronica Studards will instruct the course.

Read the Foliate Oak Online's April 2008 issue.  The online literary magazine publishes monthly and accepts poetry, prose and art submissions.  To submit your creative works to the Foliate Oak, please read the submission guidelines, and send your work as an attachment to The Foliate Oak Online.

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.

The McGehee Factory Outlet Store offers a large supply of navy blue bib aprons for sale for $2 each.  If you order 50 or more, they cost $1 each.  The store also offers scrubs at a reduced cost.  Anyone interested can contact Sharon Brown at 870-222-3085.

The Upward Bound Program - The following jobs are available:  Residence Hall Supervisor, Stepping Tutor/Counselor, Tutor/Coordinator, Bridge Mentor, CDL Drivers and Van Drivers. Other certification required for the following positions:

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Viewing - (left to right) Dean of Arts and Humanities Mark Spencer, Provost David Ray and graduate student Jill Moore view Leah Wigley's art in the Fred J. Taylor Library & Technology Center Gallery at the reception for Wigley's Senior Art Show April 17. Wigley's ink drawings of Anthony Quinn, Jackie Gleason, Clint Eastwood, Janet Leigh and Alfred Hitchcock hang in the background.

   For detailed information on each position please visit the UAM employment opportunities homepage. Please send cover letter; resume; and names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (off-list references may be checked) to Kelli Johnson, Upward Bound Counselor, P. O. Box 3629 UAM, Monticello, AR 71656l; or e-mail johnsonkel@uamont.edu, phone 460-1010 or fax 460-1909.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  UAM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

UAM College of Technology-Crossett- Vacancies:

Campus Jobs

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 219.

Summer job opening - Available at the cotton entomology program at SEREC (Agriculture Building). Contact Eric Howard or Scott Akin for more information at 460-1091 or apply at the Agriculture Building.

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

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Announcements

To receive any mailed materials, your permanent mailing address must be accurate.  If you’ve had a change in your address, please take a moment to come by the Registrar’s Office (Harris Hall, first floor) or the Student Services Office at Crossett or McGehee, or contact us at 460-1034 to complete a “Change in Student Data” form.  You may also access the form here, if you wish to complete it on the computer and then fax a hard copy to us.

   This form should also be completed if you’ve had a change in your name, local address or telephone number.  There is no charge for making a change in your data.  A photo ID is required when the “Change in Student Data” form is submitted.  If you are faxing the form, please fax a copy of your photo ID.

   As usual, final grades will be posted on Campus Connect for your viewing convenience.  

   For more information, contact Debbie Bryant, associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and registrar, at 460-1034 or bryant@uamont.edu.

Reminder to all Stafford Loan Borrowers: If you have borrowed a federal Staford Loan while attending UAM you will:

   The federal government requires that you complete a mandatory exit counseling session within 30 days of withdrawing or falling below half time. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 460-1050 or go by Harris Hall 300.

If you have applied for a Stafford Loan for the spring 2008 semester, and you are a first-time borrower or a new transfer student, please be sure that you have completed the mandatory Stafford loan entrance counseling.  If you have not completed this requirement, please complete it as soon as possible at this site.  The federal government requires that you complete the entrance counseling before loan proceeds can be applied to your account.  If you need assistance, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 460-1050.

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Festivities - President of the Theater Club Adam Clemons watches the movie “The Dresser,” Saturday, April 19 in the Memorial Classroom Building Auditorium. The movie was one of three shown at the Shakespeare Festival April 18 and 19. The Theater Club also held an open mic session and served free tea and scones.

International students and advisers - There are new Optical Practical Training rulings, which will affect those students seeking OPT in May and those currently involved in OPT (last year’s students and/or graduates).  Students with questions should plan to contact Director of Admissions Mary Whiting in the Office of Admissions.

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 and emphasis 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 an official audit has already been submitted, please disregard this reminder.  If you’d like to know the status of your degree audit (whether one is on file or not), please contact Carol Dolberry at 460-1235 or stop by the Registrar’s Office, located on the first floor of Harris Hall.

Nursing students need to see their faculty adviser to plan their schedule. Appointments should be made in advance to facilitate questions or any concerns that you may have. Faculty have sign-up appointment sheets on their office doors. The Division Secretary will assist you in making appointments, however you must see your faculty adviser for course advisement and input. Most faculty are available for Monday, Tuesday and Friday. For more information, contact Tiffany Marshall in the Division of Nursing at 460-1069.

The Bookstore will close at 4 p.m. on Fridays.

Arkansas Law states that all students who were foreign born are subject to the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Health Tuberculosis Screening Program for Foreign Born University and College Students. In order to comply with these regulations, all students born outside the U.S. must begin by completing a Tuberculin Skin Testing Database form as soon as possible.  You may obtain this form from Student Health Services.  Upon completion of this form, you will receive further information and instructions.

Campus Connect has a new feature that allows students to view their 1098T online. All of the new students should have received the 1098T in the mail. This option is available for students that need to reprint one for some reason. The student clicks on the new option. Another web page is displayed. 

   This display explains about the 1098T. The student can select access my record. This will display a log in screen. The display requests the Social Security Number and last name of the student. The student can access without a pin number. If a SSN and last name is keyed in, they will be able to set a pin number for future access.

Revised Dates for the Summer II 2008 term at UAM:

• 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.
   

Writing Center - If you would like to improve your typing skills, make sure you visit our typing lessons link.  Fewer typos may mean an improved grade. Improving typing skills may also make writing papers more enjoyable. The Writing Center, located in MCB 113, has tutors available to assist students with writing assignments.  Please visit our Web site.   Students must plan ahead when they need help with a paper because the lab is busy.  The Writing Center is open at the following times:

• 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.

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Clear Out - Public Safety officers thwart a potential altercation with a show of numbers in the U.C. cafeteria. The initial problem started inside the cafeteria when a large group of students got into a shouting match over who had the best NBA team, who had the best player, and which would ultimately win the title and player of the year. The officers were attending a banquet in the Capitol Room, when the noise from the cafeteria reached a level that disrupted their festivities. On-duty officers kindly asked the disruptive students to keep the noise to a sensible level. On their third return, the officers cleared the cafeteria.

  Students are urged to go to one of the following offices as soon as possible to submit your emergency notification information to Monticello – Registrar’s Office – Harris Hall 102; Crossett – Student Services Office; or McGehee – Student Services Office.  These three offices will be accepting your information for the remainder of this semester.

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 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.

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.

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Tag - Members of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority tug with all their might during the Tug-of-War.  Fraternities and sororities competed in several events during the Greek Games, which was a part of Greek Week.

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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