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March 4 - Christians In Action and the Church of Christ Student Center host a Softball Tailgate Party beginning at 11a.m. to support the Cotton Blossoms as they host a University of Arkansas-Monticello tournament. Look for our tent by the softball field. Come on out, enjoy some great food, a cold soft drink and support the UAM Cotton Blossoms! For more information, call campus minister Brian Jones at 367-9556 or 723-3482. March 7 -- UAM's Jazz Band 1 and Jazz Band 2 present an evening of traditional and modern big band music at a free public concert at 7:30 p.m. in the UAM Fine Arts Center auditorium. Gary Meggs, director of bands, and Les Pack, assistant director of bands, will conduct the bands. For more information, contact the Division of Music at (870) 460-1060. March 7 -- Matthew Pelkki, associate professor and George H. Clippert Chair for Forest Resource economics, management and policy, and Thomas D. Belin of Potlatch Corp. present "Developing an integrated agricultural and forest products biorefinery in the Arkansas Delta: technology, resource issues and economic impacts" at 7 p.m. as part of the School of Forest Resources' Graduate Seminar Series. All seminars take place in the H.H. Chamberlin Forest Resources Complex Conference Center and qualify for one continuing education credit (CFE). March 7 - The proposed UAM Ducks Unlimited Chapter meets at 4 p.m. in the Science Center auditorium. The proposed chapter will determine interest and develop a constitution and by-laws. It will also discuss possibilities for future fundraising events, socials, a Web page and T-shirts. If you cannot attend, contact Sims at 460-1664 or simsc@uamont.edu to voice your interest and state a meeting time that would be better. March 8 -- Jamie Schuler, assistant professor of silviculture, presents "Exploring opportunities to manage upland hardwood reproduction" at noon as part of the School of Forest Resources' Graduate Seminar Series. All seminars take place in the H.H. Chamberlin Forest Resources Complex Conference Center and qualify for one continuing education credit (CFE). March 8 -- Gateway Student Support Services holds a "Discovering You" workshop at 3 p.m. in the Testing Center, Harris Hall Room 200. March 8 -- Deadline to submit a civic engagement slogan for the American Democracy Project T-Shirt - Last year The New York Times gave out black T-shirts that read "Are You Engaged?" on the front and the "American Democracy Project" on the back. Because of the popularity of the T-shirts, ADP will print another set of T-shirts this year. This time, it wants a student from an ADP campus to create the civic engagement slogan. The student and his or her institution will be be awarded a prize at the June 15-17 ADP National Meeting in Snowbird, Utah, where the new T-shirts will also be distributed. The name of the designer and his or her institution will appear on the T-shirt. Please submit your slogan with the name of the creator and contact information to Ronald Sitton, assistant professor of journalism, at sitton@uamont.edu. Please be sure to make the proposed slogan obvious by separating it from any other text. The winning slogan will be forwarded to the American Democracy Project. March 8 -- Deadline for any international student
who lives on campus and will require housing during
the spring break to notify the Admissions Office in
writing. Any international student leaving the United
States during spring break needs an I-20 signature by
March 15. For more information, contact Mary Whiting at
whitingm@uamont.edu.
March 9 - 11 -- The annual Association of Southern
Forestry Clubs Conclave competition at Louisiana
Tech University in Ruston. The UAM Forestry Club tests
its technical and physical forestry skills against the
University of Georgia, Stephen F. Austin State
University, Clemson University, North Carolina State
University, Virginia Tech University, Auburn University,
Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University,
Mississippi State University, Oklahoma State University,
the University of Tennessee, Texas A&M University and
the University of Florida. UAM managed to win Conclave
28 times in the event's 48-year history, including 27 of
the last 39, 17 of 22, and the last three in a row. The March issue of the Foliate Oak's online literary magazine can now be viewed. Through March 13 - The Fred J. Taylor Library Art Gallery hosts the National Teapot Invitational under the coordination of Scott Lykens, assistant professor of art. ORGANIZATIONAL DISPLAYS – The library is hosting an exhibit from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Other student organizations interested in being featured in the Library may contact Mary Heady, Special Collections Librarian, at 460-1080 or via e-mail at heady@uamont.edu. Danielle Thomas, a sophomore journalism student from Vilonia, Ark., received a promotion to Arts & Entertainment editor of The Voice. Student Activities March 6 - 11 - The Pi Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. presents Alpha Week, featuring the "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" voter registration drive and the "Phrozen in Time" art exhibition all week in the Gibson University Center Green Room from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, e-mail aphia@uamont.edu or call 460-2175. Other events include:
March 13-17 - If you wish to live on campus for the upcoming summer or fall semester, make a point to get your housing application completed and turned in during this week. Applications will be available at the front desk of each residence hall (Maxwell and apartment residents should contact your RA for an application). First come - first serve. Private Rooms are available. For more information contact Mitch Meredith, director of Housing and Residence Life, at 460-1110. "Get Ready for Spring Break! Spring Training 2006" The 7th annual program encourages students, faculty and staff in their efforts to achieve improved physical health. Each trainee will participate in an independent exercise program and submit documentation for a minimum of 20 workouts by Friday, March 17. This documentation will include the type and date of the workout. Spring Training 2006 will provide regularly scheduled weight checks, body fat analyses, blood pressure checks and blood sugar assessments for each trainee upon request. Participants who submit documentation of 20 workouts will be entered into a drawing to win a UAM Exercise Center T-shirt. For more information contact Terri Richardson at (870) 460-1051, e-mail richardson@uamont.edu or visit Student Health Services. 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. IntramuralsDownload entry forms! View this week's schedule and winners! For more information, contact Julie Gentry at 460-1046 or gentry@uamont.edu.
MONDAY,
MARCH
6 5 p.m. ˝ Gym VOLLEYBALL Men semifinal: TKE & Friends vs. A.O. Red 6 p.m. Women's Table Tennis Tournament TUESDAY, MARCH 7 1:30 p.m. Men's Table Tennis Tournament entries due
5 p.m. ˝ Gym VOLLEYBALL Women: Will's Thrills vs. Alpha
Sigs 6 p.m. Men's Table Tennis Tournament WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 3:30-6:45 p.m. Three-Sport Challenge, including passing and punting a football, pitching and throwing a baseball or softball, and shooting free throws and 3-pointers with a basketball. 5 p.m. ˝ Gym VOLLEYBALL Men Final: Winners of Tuesday's games THURSDAY, MARCH 9 6 p.m. ˝ Gym VOLLEYBALL Women Final: Winners of Tuesday's games vs. Alpha Omega 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. Meetings March 6 - The U.N.I.T.Y 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. March 7 -- The Theatre Club meets Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. outside of the Patio Café to discuss this year's Shakespeare Festival. Anyone who is interested in acting, costume and set design, play-writing, Shakespeare or theater in general should attend. March 7 - The proposed UAM Ducks Unlimited Chapter meets at 4 p.m. in the Science Center auditorium. The proposed chapter will determine interest and develop a constitution and by-laws. It will also discuss possibilities for future fundraising events, socials, a Web page and T-shirts. If you cannot attend, contact Sims at 460-1664 or simsc@uamont.edu to voice your interest and state a meeting time that would be better. March 7 - U.N.I.T.Y meets Tuesdays 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. March 8 - 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. March 8 - 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/.
March 9 - The Creative Society
meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
outside the Patio Café. Do you
like to write, draw, paint, sing, make stuff, or just be
around creative people in general? If so, you should
join the Creative Society! Anybody
with any interest is welcome to come by and check it
out. We are looking for a band or musician to play
intermission and help us get Mocha Madness started. We
also need people to help us make refreshments and set up
before it starts.
March 9- The Student Activities Board meets
from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the
Gibson University Center 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.
March 9 - Greek Council meets Tuesday from 5:30-7:30
p.m. in the
U.C. Caucus Room to discuss Wellness Fair, Greek Week and "Greek Row"
inside UAM residences.
March 9 - The NAACP meets
Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Horsfall Hall. If a conflict
with a home basketball game exists, the meeting will be rescheduled for the
following Wednesday.
March 9 - 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.
March 14 - 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.
March 14 - The Student Government Association meets from
12:30-1:30 p.m. in the U.C. 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. March 16 - Phi Beta Lambda will hold a meeting
at 12:40 p.m. in 120 Babin Business Center to discuss
its membership drive as well as the possibility of more
workshops and educational seminars. The national
business fraternity is open to all university students
regardless of major. If anyone is interested in becoming
a part of PBL, contact Johnathan Bradley at
yjwb5108@uamont.edu. March 16 - 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. March 23 - Phi Beta Lambda meets on the fourth
Thursday each month at 12:40 p.m. April 1 - The Social Work Club meets the first Wednesday of each month.
April 2 - The Traffic Committee meets the first
Thursday of each month.
The Pi Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is seeking interested individuals to participate in the "Cold Phuzion" Jazz/Poetry Night on March 6 at 6:06 p.m. in the Patio Cafe'. If interested, either e-mail aphia@uamont.edu or call (870) 460-2175. The Pi Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. seeks interested artists to display their work in the "Phrozen in Time" art exhibition on Tuesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Green Room. If interested, either e-mail aphia@uamont.edu or call (870) 460-2175. The Pi Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is seeking interested individuals to participate in the "1906 & Park" talent and variety show March 8 at 8:06 p.m. in the University Center Green Room. Contestants will compete for cash and prizes; no entry fee required. If interested, fill out the sign-up sheet and either e-mail aphia@uamont.edu or call (870) 460-2175. Complete the online survey about Aramark Food service at UAM (http://www.collegediningsurvey.com/uamont) by March 17. A UAM survey participant will win an Apple iPod nano or iTunes Gift Card. The survey takes 10 to 12 minutes to complete. For more information, contact Aramark Food Service director Charlie Kremers. March 27 - Deadline for faculty to order graduation regalia from the bookstore to ensure a May 5 delivery date. Please complete and return the order form to the University Bookstore. For more information, contact Bookstore manager Billy Hogue at hogue@uamont.edu or (870) 460-1155. Cheerleader try-outs - Entry forms can be picked up at Robin Barker's office in the Gibson University Center. Forms are due March 31. Make sure you appear in the 2006
yearbook! - Due to concerns that some may have missed the previous deadline, we
will be accepting candid pictures from the 2005-2006 school year and information
about organizations through March 31.
Student organization should fill out the following contract and return it to 101
Jeter Hall. Make an appointment with a staff photographer for a group picture no
later than March 17. Be a UAM Mystery Shopper - Kern Scheduling Services is looking for shoppers to enjoy a meal at your college campus. We have EASY lunch and dinner shops available. This shop pays $14.50 and reimburses you up to $10 for your meal purchase. These shops are paid via Paypal. Apply online at https://www.sassieshop.com/2confero. For more information contact Jackie Mygrant at KSSJackie@kernscheduling.com or visit Kern Scheduling Services at www.sassieshop.com/2kern. Financial Aid - Students who are provisionally admitted or who have not finalized their registration cannot receive financial aid refunds until the provisional admission status has cleared or the enrollment has been finalized. In order to be eligible for a refund of student aid, students must be enrolled and attending classes. Students who withdraw or stop attending without officially withdrawing may be required to return a significant portion of their Federal aid. Throughout the semester, credit balance refunds are generated each Wednesday. Generally, these refunds include funds applied by the preceding Friday. Tentative refund dates for the Spring 2006 semester:
Participate in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life April 21-22 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium. This is a great chance to take part in some community service and have fun doing so. Interested individuals and organizations should contact Sandra at home (870)367-9213 or work (870) 460-6413. A new Gaming Club will be open to the campus with free membership. Founded by Craig Greathouse, assistant professor of political science, and Roy Cabaniss, professor of managing and marketing, the club uses board games and miniatures to recreate past wars, and is considering fantasy gaming such as "Lord of the Rings." If interested, contact Greathouse at 460-1687 or greathouse@uamont.edu. 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. Visit the Theater Club's bulletin board to learn about current and upcoming performances of plays in Arkansas theaters.
UAM DIAMOND DOLLS - Anyone interested in being a Diamond Doll should call Stacy Dabney at 870-723-2443. Audubon Ecology Camp - Every summer the Arkansas Audubon Society offers a one week ecology camp to 11- and 12-year-old kids from throughout Arkansas. This summer's two sessions, starting June 11 and again June 18, will be held at Camp Clearfork, a National Forest Service facility in the Ouachita Mountains west of Hot Springs. Each week-long program offers campers hands-on, outdoor opportunities to study nature under the direction of experienced, knowledgeable and passionate instructors. Campers study birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, plants, aquatic biology and geology. Campers sleep in cabins, with adult supervisors assigned to each unit. A nurse is on duty 24 hours a day. Great (and nutritious) meals are prepared on the site. Daily recreational activities include volleyball, swimming, canoeing and hiking. The fee is reasonable–$250 per camper (well below cost, but Arkansas Audubon subsidizes the rest of the expense). Scholarships are available. For more information and applications, go to www.arbirds.org or contact the camp’s director, Liz Fulton, at efulton@aristotle.net or 501-663-9380. 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/ "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.
Scholarship Opportunities Pick up scholarship applications in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall. Student Anthem Project - www.studentanthemproject.org offers a $5,000 scholarship to a student who crafts the best musical anthem that inspires teenagers. All details are provided through the Web site, including a March 15 deadline for "intent to apply" and an April 15 deadline for the application. The Drew County Extension Homemakers offer two $1,000 academic scholarships for the 2006-07 term, which must be used for tuition, fees, room, board or books. Requirements include financial need, completed application, transcript and a letter of recommendation submitted by March 17. The League of United Latin American Citizens National Scholarship Fund will make select awards to qualified Hispanic students. Awards vary in amount, dependent upon classification, grade point average and ACT scores (for beginning freshmen). In addition, need, leadership and community involvement will be considered. Additional requirements include:
The Arkansas Distance Learning Association annually awards the need-based $1,500 Greg M. Heuberger Educational Grant to an Arkansas college or university student taking some if not all distance learning classes. Submit an application by April 1.
The Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators will award at least two $500 scholarships to Arkansas students. Eligibility requires enrollment at least half time in the 2006-07 term. Winners will be selected through random drawing. Only one entry per person allowed. Apply by April 15. The Association of Arkansas Counties is accepting applications for scholarships until May 1. Applicants MUST:
The Mid-America Science Museum offers a $1,500 scholarship to a qualified college junior or senior majoring in a science or science related discipline, including agriculture, animal science, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, forest resources and science education. Applicants with a minimum 3.00 grade point average must provide a completed application, an official transcript, two letters of recommendation from faculty and a one-page essay explaining financial need and why she or he chose to study in a science field by May 31. The Arkansas High-Tech Scholarship program plans to award 18 scholarships worth $250 per semester during the 2006-07 year. Winners will study computer information systems at the Monticello campus, or electromechanical technology and industrial processes technology at the Crossett campus. For more information, call the Arkansas High –Tech Scholarship Program at 501 682-1699. Eligibility includes:
Federal Student Aid Application Process: Do the FAFSA online! FAFSA provides federal student aid to qualifying individuals.
 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. Java City now stays open later! In addition to its normal Monday - Friday hours from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., the coffee shop inside the Taylor Library and Technology Center will open from 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. For more information and the new menu, call 460-1876 or visit http://www.uamont.edu/StudentAffairs/FoodServices/JavaCity.htm. The Bookstore now carries apparel and gift items (shirts, cups,
hats, etc) online at www.uamont.bkstr.com.
Stop by the Bookstore for the following books available
written by UAM faculty:
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. 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. Return of Title IV - Students who receive Title IV aid and do not complete at least 60 percent of the semester for which they are enrolled (Spring Term = March 26) may be required to return a portion of the Federal funds received. Title IV aid includes Pell Grants, SEOG, Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans. The withdrawal date for students who officially withdraw will be the actual date of withdrawal as determined by the Registrar’s Office. Students who cease attending without officially withdrawing are considered "unofficial withdrawals." The midpoint of the semester (or in some cases, the last date of attendance) will be used in determining the amount of aid to be returned for unofficial withdrawals. Withdrawing from the University, either officially or unofficially, may require that students return a substantial amount of the Title IV funds received. If you should have to withdraw at any point, contact the Financial Aid Office by stopping by the third floor of Harris Hall or by calling (870) 460-1050. 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. Access your grades via Campus Connect by clicking on "Student Information & Links" at the UAM home page. 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.
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