Around Campus

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New Group - The Jewels, a new women’s service organization on campus, purchased Christmas presents for a child they sponsored through the Department of Human Services. Organization members also volunteered an entire day for the Salvation Army as bell ringers. Members include (front row) Karen Merritt, a senior music major from Wilmar; LaDana Morrison, a junior nursing major from Bastrop, La.; Brittany Washington, a sophomore business administration major from Monticello; LaTish Edwards, a senior education major from Nashville; Courtney Levingston, a sophomore biology major from El Dorado; (second row) Shuneize Lowe, a sophomore chemistry major from Dumas; Candice Sams, a sophomore pre-medicine major from Crossett; Quartisha Johnson, a freshman music major from DeWitt; Shanika McNeal, a freshman nursing major from St. Louis, Mo.; Toccara Galbert, a junior speech major from Hampton, and Vicky Brown, a senior psychology major from Monticello. (Not pictured: Jordon Thompson, a sophomore education major from Monticello; Jennifer Cobb, a freshman accounting major from Dumas; Caswanna Allen, a sophomore education major from Monticello, and Apryl Wilson, a sophomore psychology major from Pine Bluff.)

Jan. 23-24 - Library research database workshops start at 7 p.m. in the Writing Center Lab (113 Memorial Classroom Building). Call 460-1380 or e-mail dickens@uamont.edu to reserve one of the 23 seats per workshop.

Jan. 25 - Last day to receive a 50 percent refund from the University Bookstore for textbooks in the same condition as purchased and accompanied by a receipt. The bookstore opens from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Jan. 25 - The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Gibson University Center Green Room. While the minimum length of time between donations is 56 days, it will have been 77 days since the UAM LifeShare Blood Drive. All donors must show a driver’s license or UAM campus ID. For information on other Blood Donor Criteria, contact Student Health Services at 460-1051 or richardson@uamont.edu.

Jan. 26-27 - Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in the Fine Arts Center.

Jan. 27 - The Arkansas professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists presents "Removing the 'Free' from Freelance Journalism: How to succeed on your own" on Friday from 4-5:30 p.m. in 122 Ross Hall at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Four journalists with many successful years of freelancing both nationally and internationally will provide insight about what it takes to make a career as a freelancer or to just make some extra money on the side:

• Suzi Parker: Parker regularly contributes to a number of national and international publications. By her own account, she specializes in covering politics and sex, evidenced by her book "Sex In the South: Unbuckling the Bible Belt."
  
• Marcia Schnedler: A renowned travel writer and author of travel books, the contributing editor to "50 & Beyond" magazine and features writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette often works as a freelance writer and photographer for many national and international newspapers, magazines and online publications.
  
• Spencer Tirey: Currently working as the Springdale Morning News photo editor, Tirey spent many years shooting freelance style for The Associated Press and newspapers and news magazines across the country. His freelance work can be seen at www.tireyphotography.com.
  
• Jack Schnedler: The deputy managing editor of features section for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Marcia's husband also had a successful career as a freelance writer and photographer. He will discuss what now catches his eye among the freelance work and queries submitted to him.

Jan. 28 - The Kappa Eta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosts a party at the Drew County Fairgrounds Saturday starting at 10:11 p.m. for only $5 before midnight.

Feb. 2-3 - The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board visits the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Feb. 10 - Sen. Jim Argue meets with the state Faculty Senate at UALR.

Feb. 13-17 - UAM celebrates Black History Month

Feb. 28 – Deadline for Who's Who nominations to be submitted by your organization for the 2006 Boll Weevil yearbook. Please nominate one male and one female for each category, then e-mail your results to thevoice@uamont.edu. You may also drop off the form in the Arts & Humanities office in the MCB. Please help make your yearbook a great one.

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Endowed - The Classie Jones-Green African-American Alumni Association Scholarship reached endowed status thanks to a contribution from the UAM African-American Alumni Association. Endowed scholarships in the UAM Foundation Fund require a minimum principal of $15,000. (Seated, from left) Classie Jones-Green of Pine Bluff, Mary Hollins of Lake Village, who chairs the scholarship fund, (standing, from left) Al Peer of Monticello, Chancellor Jack Lassiter and Shay Gillespie of Monticello attended the presentation.

Gov. Mike Huckabee appointed Reginald Glover to the UAM Board of Visitors for the new at-large position created in legislation sponsored by the southeast Arkansas delegation at the 2005 legislative session. The appointment brings the total board membership to 12. A UAM alumnus and a resident of Monticello, Glover actively supports many programs and activities on campus and in the region. He currently serves as an officer of the Boll Weevil Sports Association, an organization he helped establish. The primary leader for the Class of 1955 reunion at Homecoming 2005, Glover also was recognized as an UAM Achievement and Merit recipient in 1987. Chancellor Jack Lassiter introduced Glover at the Board of Visitor meeting Jan. 12 at the College of Technology at McGehee campus.

Intramurals

ALL-YEAR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

FALL 2005 STANDINGS - MEN Rank Team Pts 1. A.O. Red 622 2. T & Friends 395 3. A.O. Yellow 291 4. Sig Tau 226 5. Phantoms 150 6. Clearcutters 137.5 7. UAM Ballers 125 8.(Tie) 3JRU + Math & Science Aggies 100 11. (Tie) # 1 Trappers Bens All-Stars 75 13. My Friends 67.5 14. A.O. Black 50 15. Grads 35

FALL 2005 STANDINGS - WOMEN Rank Team Pts 1. Alpha Omega 468 2. Tri Sigma I 450 3. Wills Thrills 100 4.(Tie) Alpha Sigs BCM Smilies Alpha Tau 50 7. Tri Sigma II 35 FALL 2005 STANDINGS - CO-REC Rank Team Pts 1. Alpha Omega I 350 2. Lights Out 100 3. Sig Tau I 85 4. Alpha Omega II 35

 
Download entry forms! View winners! For more information, contact Julie Gentry at

Jan. 23 - Managers Meeting B: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, 3 p.m.
Jan. 24 - Entries Due: Men's Racquetball Tournament, 1:30 p.m.; Men's Racquetball Tournament, 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 25 - Managers Meeting A: Volleyball, 3 p.m.
Jan. 26 - Managers Meeting B: Volleyball, 12:30 p.m.; Entries Due: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 1:30 p.m.

University Pool - The indoor swimming pool is used for a variety of classes and Open Swim. Contact the school of Education (460-1062) for information on classes in swimming, scuba diving and aquatonics. Open Swim is a time designated for eligible users to swim laps or recreate in the pool. A current UAM ID card must be presented to enter facility.

GREAT STUDENT BODY - Walk, jog or run your way to a great UAM student/faculty/staff body and earn a Great Student Body T-shirt! Sign up in the Intramural & Recreation office. Participants must record weekly mileage on the chart posted in the IM/REC office. Note: Mileage must be completed during the semester to receive T-shirt. While all current UAM students, faculty and staff may participate, athletes may not count their workouts as mileage but may run additional recreational miles. Miles completed on treadmill or stairmaster count toward total miles.

Student Activities

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

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.

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Index: On the Docket || Honored || Student Activities/Intramurals || Meetings || Opportunities || Announcements

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Meetings

Jan. 24 - The Student Government Association meets from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Gibson University Center Caucus Room on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Any student or organization needing an issue brought before SGA should e-mail Robin Barker, director of Student Programs & Activities, at barkerr@uamont.edu to get put on the next meeting's agenda.

Jan. 25 - The Lambda Zeta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma hosts a formal interest meeting Wednesday at 9:14 p.m. in the Sigma Room at Jeter Hall (across the street from the MCB). Please dress accordingly.

Jan. 26 - The Student Activities Board meets from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the UC Caucus Room on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Any UAM student can participate in SAB (and attend meetings). For more information, contact Robin Barker, director of Student Programs & Activities, at 460-1396 or barkerr@uamont.edu.

Jan. 26 - The National Panhellenic Council meets at 6 p.m. in the UC Caucus Room.

Jan. 26 - Inter-Fraternity Council meets at 7 p.m. in the UC Caucus Room.

U.N.I.T.Y meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in 202 Memorial Classroom Building. The UNITY choir rehearses Mondays 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 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 Social Work Club meets the first Wednesday of each month.

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

The Forestry Club meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the forestry building. For more information about the club, visit http://cotton.uamont.edu/~forestryclub/.

Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship hosts "Renown" meetings Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the MBSF Center (near the tennis courts). Come find out about weekly small groups and upcoming events. All students are encouraged to attend.

The Traffic Committee meets the first Thursday of each month.

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.

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Index: On the Docket || Honored || Student Activities/Intramurals || Meetings || Opportunities || Announcements

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2006 Voice Staff

Want to help make memories that will last a lifetime? Join the newspaper/yearbook staff and help document your college years at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.    The Voice seeks reporters, sports reporters, photographers, outdoor writers, commentators, editorial cartoonists, artists and Web technicians — not only in Monticello, but at the Crossett and McGehee campuses too!    Interested? Submit an application by clicking on the icon below. For more information, contact adviser Ronald Sitton at sitton@uamont.edu or call (870) 460-1138.

Opportunities

Visit the Theater Club's bulletin board to learn about current and upcoming performances of plays in Arkansas theaters.

The Foliate Oak is working on the first issue of the 2006 school year and is seeking submissions of photography, artwork (digital format) and great writing. Please e-mail your submissions as an attachment to foliateoak@uamont.edu.

The Lambda Zeta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma is accepting $4 donations for a Valentine’s Day give-away Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UC Green Room. Five lucky participants will win one of the following prizes Feb. 14: a Holiday Inn Express room, a dozen roses, a free movie rental from Movie Gallery, a MP3 player or an ice cream cake.

The Debate and Forensics team will join Monticello High School to host the R. David Ray Invitational Forensics Tournament. The tournament needs a large number of judges. If you are interested in judging and have one of the following times available please contact Joel Brown at sdb1630@uamont.edu.

Friday, Feb. 3: Monticello High School, 4–9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4: University of Arkansas at Monticello, 8:15 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Judging Categories

Solo acting	Duet Acting	Poetry	Prose
Duet Improv Acting	Impromptu	Extemporaneous Speaking	Oratory
Mime	Cross Examination Debate	Humorous Interp/Dramatic Interp

Any UAM student wishing to go to London May 13-21 (between Spring and Summer I semesters) on the first-ever International Criminal Justice and Political Science field study should contact Chris Wright immediately at 460-1189 or wrightch@uamont, or stop by his office in 206 Memorial Classroom Building. The field study counts as three upper division political science or criminal justice credits, and can be used for the general education social science elective. Due to an overwhelming response from the student body, there may be a limited number of seats available for this class. The $1,500 trip to Britain's capital will include visits to Scotland Yard, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, the British Museum, Stonehenge, Bath, Buckingham and Windsor. If you do not have a valid passport, you need to begin the application process as soon as possible.

University of Arkansas at Monticello Is Accepting Applications For the M.A.T. Master of Arts in Teaching Program For the 2006-2007 School Year

Do you have the desire to change the world of a student by becoming a caring, effective teacher?  Is the only thing keeping you from becoming a teacher the fact that you don’t have a degree in education? Then the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program at the University of Arkansas At Monticello is for you!    The Master of Arts in Teaching is a graduate program that allows those who have a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to teach grades 7-12 in a public school while obtaining initial licensure and completing a Master’s degree with a majority of the classes offered on-line.  Also, if you agree to teach in a Delta Teaching Corps school, you will earn a stipend to pay for half of your educational costs and a new laptop computer.    For more information, feel free to visit our Web site at http://www.uamont.edu/education/graduate/mat.  Also, you may call us at 870-460-1062.

Tentative refund dates for the Spring 2006 semester:

• Jan. 25 — All aid received as of Jan. 20
  
• Feb. 15 — First disbursement of spring-only first-time borrower loans
• March 15 — Second disbursement of spring-only loans

First-time Stafford Loan Borrowers - If you have a Stafford Loan and have not completed the mandatory entrance counseling, go to http://www.mapping-your-future.org as soon as possible to avoid delaying your refund. Follow the directions and complete the entrance counseling/interview. Transfer students who have not previously had a loan at UAM will also need to complete this. Please contact the Financial Aid Office, located on the third floor of Harris Hall, or call 460-1050 if you have any questions.

Planning to graduate in August or December 2006? Fill out and submit a graduation application to the Registrar’s Office, 102 Harris Hall, by March 1. Unsure of when you may be eligible to graduate? See your adviser to review your degree audit.

Recycle Your Rechargeable Batteries! - If it's rechargeable, it's recyclable! Just drop off your recyclable batteries in the Physical Plant Office and they will be recycled. For more information, call 460-1018, visit www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-8-BATTERY for the drop-off location nearest you.

UAM DIAMOND DOLLS - Anyone interested in being a Diamond Doll should call Stacy Dabney at 870-723-2443.

ORGANIZATIONAL DISPLAYS – The library hosts displays of student organizations. For more information, contact Mary Heady, Special Collections Librarian, at 460-1080 or via e-mail at heady@uamont.edu.

"DROP-IN" TUTORING SERVICES & STUDY SKILLS LAB - The tutoring labs, located on the third floor of Harris Hall, offer tutoring services Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! Students must present a UAM ID and check in at the front desk. For more information, contact Laura Hughes, director of Counseling, Testing and Career Services, at 460-1454.

RESIDENCE HALL TUTORING SCHEDULE

Monday	Horsfall Hall	6-8 p.m.
Tuesday	Royer Hall	6-8 p.m.
Wednesday	Bankston Hall	6-8 p.m.
Thursday	Horsfall Hall	6-8 p.m.

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/

Scholarship Opportunities

Pick up scholarship applications in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall.

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship program awards 80 $5,000 merit-based scholarships each year to outstanding college students who are Native American or Alaska Native. These students may be majoring in environmental sciences, agriculture, political science, natural resource management, sociology, history, science, business, health, medicine, nursing, economics or any associated field. Additional consideration includes:

• Current sophomore or juniors;
  
• Minimum 3.00 grade point average;
  
• U. S. Citizen or permanent resident;
  
• Commitment to working with Native Americans after graduation;
  
• Meeting the Feb. 1 submission deadline.

The Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society offers $1,000 awards to selected students for the 2006-07 academic year. To be eligible for consideration, a student must:

• Have had a diagnosis of cancer before age 21;
  
• Be under the age of 25 at the time of the application;
  
• Be a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi or Tennessee;
  
• Have a 2.5 GPA or better;
  
• Be attending a technical school or four-year institution;
  
• Take a minimum of 12 hours per term;
  
• Complete an application packet and apply by Feb. 1.

The Newhouse Graduate Newspaper Fellowship and Apprenticeship for Minorities underwrites master's level study at the acclaimed S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University while providing on-the-job training at the Newhouse Newspapers. Two winners per year receive free tuition, monthly stipends of $1,100, health insurance coverage and up to $3,300 in other benefits for 18 months of graduate study. To be eligible for the 2006-2008 competition, a candidate must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in a field other than journalism (with a B average or higher) by June 15, be a United States citizen and either African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander or Native American. To apply, the candidate must submit a complete application for admission to the newspaper track of Syracuse University's master's program in Magazine, Newspaper and On-Line Journalism by Feb. 1. The $65 Syracuse University graduate application fee will be waived for all eligible Newhouse Fellow candidates. For more information, contact the Newhouse School Graduate Records Office at (325)443-1124 or via e-mail at pcgrad@syr.edu. 

The Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities awards several scholarships each year. Submit applications by Feb. 27. Eligibility for consideration includes:

• Completed application;
• Documented disability, including completed medical form in the application;
• Letter of good standing;
• Three letters of recommendation;
• Official transcript.

The Arkansas Press Women provide two $500 scholarships each year. Eligibility includes:

• Entering junior or senior year in the 2006-07 year;
  
• Majoring in journalism, speech or mass communication;
  
• Submitting application by March 1.

The AWS Foundation has announced several scholarship opportunities for students studying welding technology, engineering or associated careers. These opportunities exist for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Application deadlines range through March 1. Complete details and applications are available at www.aws.org/foundation.

The Association of Arkansas Counties is accepting applications for scholarships until May 1. Applicants MUST:

• Plan on attending or already be attending college or graduate school;
  
• Have a financial need;
  
• Show academic merit;
  
• Be a graduate of a high school in the state of Arkansas;
  
• Be a child, grandchild, adopted child or stepchild of a current or retired county employee of Arkansas.

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Index: On the Docket || Honored || Student Activities/Intramurals || Meetings || Opportunities || Announcements

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Announcements

The state network at Pine Bluff went down approximately 10 minutes Jan. 20, disconnecting all schools and colleges in southeast Arkansas from the Internet.

Access your grades via Campus Connect by clicking on "Student Information & Links" at the UAM home page.

Spring break dates listed in the UAM Catalog 2005-07 for spring 2006 and spring 2007 have been corrected in the online catalog to reflect the following: spring 2006, March 20-24 and spring 2007, March 19-23.

UAM COMMENCEMENT - Commencement will be held May 12 at 10 a.m. at Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. In case of inclement weather, commencement will move to Steelman Fieldhouse.

View UAM's new master plan on the University home page.

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

The Bookstore now carries apparel and gift items (shirts, cups, hats, etc) online at www.uamont.bkstr.com.

Visit the division of Music's mp3 Web site at http://www.uamont.edu/music/mp3.htm.

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.

To receive mailed materials from the university, your permanent mailing address must be accurate. If you’ve had a change in your address, stop by the Registrar’s Office (Harris Hall, first floor) or the Student Services office at Crossett or McGehee to complete a "Change in Student Data" form. The 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.

   The Voice is published weekly on Fridays. Submissions due Tuesday 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.