Through April 2 – The Rodeo Team hosts its first intercollegiate rodeo at Hestand Stadium in Pine Bluff. Admission for UAM students, faculty and staff will be $5 with a current school ID. Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping, goat tying and barrel racing. April 2 – Phi Beta Sigma will host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. For more information, contact a member of Phi Beta Sigma. April 2-3 – The baseball team will travel to the University of Central Arkansas to compete in a three-game series beginning Saturday at noon. April 2-3 – The softball team will travel to the University of Central Arkansas to compete in a three-game series with a doubleheader beginning at noon Saturday and a 1 p.m. game Sunday. April 3 – at 2 a.m. when daylight savings time begins. April 4-8 – Academic Excellence Week featuring Alpha Chi's Academic Olympics. Initial rounds of competition will take place April 5 beginning at 12:40 p.m. in the MCB. Students advancing to the final rounds will compete again on April 15 at 12:40 p.m. in the MCB. Students participating will compete in their undergraduate field of study. Current freshmen and sophomores who have not yet declared a major may choose to compete in the General Studies division. First place winner will receive free tuition for the 2005-2006 academic year. Second place winner will receive a semester’s tuition for the 2005-2006 academic year. Third place winner will receive a $200 bookstore credit. The event will be open to all undergraduate students who have not yet been awarded a bachelor’s degree. April 4-15 – Pre-registration for fall 2005 classes. Mark your calendars so that you can take advantage of this opportunity to sign up for the classes you need. There is no additional charge for pre-registering, and most students have until May 20 to finalize/pay for Summer I, June 24 to finalize/pay for Summer II, and August 15 to finalize/pay for fall. For more information, go to http://www.uamont.edu/Schedules/registration_sum_fall_2005.pdf. To see class schedules, go directly to http://www.uamont.edu/Schedules/. April 6 – The a class and receive a “W” on your transcript. You may still drop classes after April 6; however, the instructor will be required to assign a grade for each one. If the grade is passing, a “W” will be posted. If the grade is failing, an “F” will be posted. Grades of “W” have no effect on the GPA. However, dropping classes may have consequences for student athletes and students on financial aid. Students are encouraged to visit with the appropriate personnel before making class drops. For Spring 2005 the very last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University is Friday, April 29. Students who wish to withdraw from the University should contact the Registrar’s Office at 460-1034. April 7 -- Timothy Mullenax will present his senior
recital in Spencer Gallery of the Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. The recital
will be free to the public. April 9 – Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will host its annual spring step-show entitled “Tha Icebreaker” at 3 p.m. in the Drew Central High School Auditorium. While tickets will cost $10 at the door, a limited number of $7 tickets remain. For more information, call 460-9591. April 11 – The Lions Club presents the Gong Show
fund-raiser. For further details call (870) 723-4043 or e-mail
eag0004@uamont.edu or
SG91@ureach.com. April 15-17 -- The Debate/Forensics Team will host the International Public Debate Association Nationals. April 15-16 – The division of Music presents its spring musical "Little Shop of Horrors" at 7:30 p.m. both evenings in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium. April 18 -- Scholar's Day offers new fall 2005 institutional scholars the opportunity to pre-register for classes. Contact Mary Whiting for further information at whitingm@uamont.edu.
April 19-21 -- SGA Elections. If you are interested in running for an Executive office or a Senator position, pick up the packets starting Monday, April 4 from Ashley Corbin in the office of Student Programs and Activities in the University Center. Officers receive a stipend up to a full scholarship for the school year. Contact Corbin at 460-1396 or e-mail lynna@uamont.edu for more information. April 23 – Cheerleader Tryouts 8 a.m. at Steelman Field House gym. Participants are required to attend the April 21 and 22 clinics from 6-9 p.m. Contact Ashley Lynn Corbin at 460-1396 or e-mail lynna@uamont.edu for more information. Anonymous Alcohol Screenings – UAM faculty, staff and students can take a FREE, anonymous alcohol screening at http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/loginpage.asp. When asked for a login name, enter UOFAMONTICELLO. Meetings April 5 -- The Southeast Arkansas Tunican Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room "A" on the first floor. The program will feature Mary Farmer discussing the Wallace Bottom site, where the search for early versions of the French "Arkansas Post" at the Quapaw village of Osotouy continues and appears to be closing in on an historic find. Farmer's illustrated talk will review previous work, with some emphasis on the European metal artifacts recently found in a pit. The Student Government Association conducts regular business meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:15 p.m. in the University Center. Meetings are open to the public. The Alpha Chi Student Honorary conducts regular business meetings for members only during the activity period (12:40 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.) on the second Tuesday of each month. The CIS club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. The Chess Club meets Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in room A-23 of the Science Center. Free lunch! Enjoy free food and lots of fellowship every Monday at noon at Wesley Foundation. A local speaker every week. Bring a friend; all are welcome! "Renown" meetings are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship. Come find out about weekly small groups and upcoming events. All students are encouraged to attend.
April 9 – Deadline for Gong Show casting call at the Capital Room in the University Center. For further details call (870) 723-4043 or e-mail eag0004@uamont.edu or SG91@ureach.com. Creative Opportunities – The Creative Society announces the search for individuals wishing to display their talents in the upcoming Mocha Madness. Individuals having special talents in original music, writing, poetry, choreography, rope tricks or any other specialty should contact Gary Marshall at marshall@uamont.edu to be placed on the program. The event will take place April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Patio Café. Work Study Position – The School of Education announces the opening of a Work Study Position. The successful candidate will have basic office management skills and be able to perform a variety of tasks using various Microsoft Office Software. The successful candidate will have a minimum 3.00 GPA (prefer minimum 3.50) and be able to provide references, one of which must be a current or former on-campus professor. Interested individuals meetings the necessary criteria should submit a resume to Willard Hall Room 212. For more information on this position, contact Donna Brackin in the School of Education. For other employment opportunities, check the UAM Career Services website, accessible from the UAM Division of Student Affairs website. ONE COURSE - 10 DAYS - THREE
CREDITS: Finish a general studies requirement in 10 days. Take American
National Government (5821 80 PSCI 2213) during intersession May 16-27 from 8
a.m. until noon and be home in time for lunch. For more information, contact Dr.
Craig Greathouse at 460-1687 or
greathouse@uamont.edu. Fast Cash – Students will have the opportunity to earn $25 cash for completing a test. UAM will conduct a pilot ICT Literacy Test April 11-15. For more information or to register, contact Laura Hughes at 460-1454. April 13 – Deadline to apply for the Monticello Rotary Club Bond Achievement Scholarship for the 2005-06 academic year. This award is offered to one student in the amount of $500 for fall and $500 for spring, in honor of Clifton and Marjorie Mae Bond. Applicants must complete a scholarship application (available in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall); be a full-time UAM student, with a minimum 2.00 grade point average who's planning to attend full-time in the 2005-06 year; and provide a one-page explanation of why this scholarship is beneficial. Applications must be fully completed and returned to the Office of Admissions by 4:30 p.m. April 15 -- Deadline to apply for the Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism scholarship. Each year, the institute gives 10-20 awards totaling $200,000 a year to graduate students who intend to enter the news industry, as well as graduate students who plan to enter other journalism fields such as public relations, advertising, photojournalism and broadcast news. This new requirement adds diversity and fresh thinking from a variety of disciplines to the Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism. Please include a resume attached in rich text on a Microsoft Word document. For more information, contact Brandee Davis (940) 565-4564 or view the Web site at http://mayborninstitute.unt.edu .April 15 -- Deadline to file income tax returns. Tax forms and instructions needed to file state and federal income tax returns can be found at the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center, or just download and print the forms from the following links: United States Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/ Arkansas Dept. of Finance and Administration: http://www.accessarkansas.org/dfa/incometax/ April 16 – Deadline to apply for the Arkansas Association of Special Education Administrators $1,000 scholarships for the 2005-2006 school year. Certain stipulations do apply. For requirements and an application, visit the Office of Admissions located on the first floor of Harris Hall. April 23 - Deadline for applications for the Arkansas Bankers Association Scholarship. The Young Banker Section of the Arkansas Bankers Association plans to award scholarships of up to $2,500 during the 2005-2006 academic year. Applicants must be an Arkansas resident majoring in banking, finance or business. Students must also plan to enter the banking profession after graduation. Applicants will be required to have completed a minimum of 75 hours by Dec. 31, 2004, and all applicants must possess a minimum 3.00 grade point average. Applications and more information will be available in the UAM Office of Admissions located on the first floor of Harris Hall. May 31 – Deadline for The Mid-America Science Museum's $1,500 scholarship for the 2005-2006 academic year. The scholarship has a variety of stipulations the applicant must meet. For more information or to receive an application, contact the Office of Admissions located on the first floor of Harris Hall. July 1 - Deadline for the Arkansas High-Tech Scholarship program for the 2005-2006 school year. To be eligible for the $250 award per semester, applicants must complete the application, be an Arkansas resident and U.S. citizen, and a full-time student with a 3.00 GPA. This opportunity is for UAM-COT Crossett electromechanical technology and industrial processing technology programs; and UAM CIS majors. The application is provided by the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education and is available in the Admissions office. Other program eligibility may be available. Contact deborah.germany@arkansas.gov or telephone 501-682-1699 for more information. International Student Pre-registration -- All current international students should plan to pre-register for summer and/or fall 2005 classes during the week of April 4-8. An updated SEVIS status report will be submitted in mid April. Contact Mary Whiting for further information at whitingm@uamont.edu. Student Organization Mailboxes – The Office of Student Programs and Activities encourages all student organization to check their mailboxes located outside of the Student Affairs Office in the University Center. Organizations should check their mailboxes once a week. Now is the time; Do the FAFSA online! It’s time to apply for federal student aid for 2005-2006. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. FAFSA provides federal student aid to qualifying individuals. Gather your 2004 U.S. Income Tax Return, W2s, and U.S. Dept. of Education PIN before you begin the application process. (Parental income information and PIN will also be required for dependent students.) After entering the FAFSA Web site, you have the option to print a pre-application worksheet. The worksheet and application are available in both English and Spanish. If you want to be considered for a Pell Grant, SEOG, Stafford Loan, PLUS Loan, Federal Work Study, Arkansas State Grant, etc., apply today! Application for Summer 2005 Financial Aid -- Eligibility for summer aid will be determined using 2004-05 FAFSA data. In order to receive aid for the summer, a student must have eligibility remaining for the 2004-05 academic year and be pre-registered for summer classes. Students who received Pell Grant funds for full-time enrollment during the Fall and Spring terms will not have remaining eligibility for Pell Grant funds for the summer. In order to receive a Stafford Loan for summer, students must be enrolled at least half-time (undergradate-6 hours; graduate-3 hours; technical-180 clock hours) and have remaining loan eligibility within annual Federal loan limits for their grade level. The Financial Aid Office will begin processing summer aid applications April 18, after summer pre-registration ends. For more information, drop by the Financial Aid Office in 300 Harris Hall or call 460-1050. Having Trouble with Term Papers – The Taylor Library Reference Desk will assist any student needing help with class assignments. The Reference Desk has staff available from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Students wishing to access databases from the Library while away from campus may use this link: http://www.uamont.edu/library/offcampus.htm. UAM's new recruiting video is available for viewing on the Admissions Web page. Volunteer for United Way – Chancellor Jack Lassiter seeks volunteers to help with the campus campaign for United Way. A special committee will be formed. Contact Dr. Lassiter as soon as possible if you are interested. Volunteer for Options, Inc. – Make a
difference in your community! Options, Inc., a local organization
established to provide services to individuals who have experience relationship
violence or sexual assault, has a need for dedicated community minded people to
assist in various duties around their shelter. Contact Mesha Spencer 460-0684
for more information. Planning to graduate in May 2006? Fill out and submit a graduation application to the Registrar’s Office, Harris Hall 102, by Oct. 7. Unsure of when you may be eligible to graduate? See your advisor to review your degree audit. August 2005 and December 2005 graduation applications are still being accepted. Featured Artist Opportunity – The Student Activities Board seeks every singer, actor, comedian, musician or anyone with a special talent at UAM for an upcoming event. Do you have what it takes to be a “Featured Artist” in the Patio Café? Interested individuals should contact a member of the Student Activities Board or stop by the Office of Student Programs and Activities in the University Center to learn more! The Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas at Monticello now offers an electronic course reserve. The electronic course reserve provides supplementary course materials by professors for students and can be accessed through the library’s online catalog. Students can access the course reserve anytime or anywhere with an Internet connection and a web browser. Some of the supplementary course materials may also require Adobe Acrobat Reader software. Only students and faculty can access the course reserve. The Financial Aid Office announces an alert for all students to be aware various financial aid scams circulating on campuses nationwide. Some UAM students have reported being approached in recent weeks. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office located on the third floor of Harris Hall. PROMOTE YOUR ORGANIZATION … The Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center seeks interested organizations to display their information in the cases as you walk in the library. It’s great exposure and will be seen by a wide range of students. If interested, contact Ashley Corbin at lynna@uamont.edu or call her at 460-1396. Looking for work? Career Services Web site now features local job listings at http://www.uamont.edu/StudentAffairs/CareerServices/localjobpostings.htm while http://www.uamont.edu/StudentAffairs/CareerServices/oncampus_job_postings.htm features on-campus job postings. Pick up scantrons and blue books at 201 Harris Hall.  The
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