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On the Docket

Sept. 17 – “Constitution Day” celebrates the signing of this significant document in the life of each American. Student Affairs will host “Constitution Day” on the UAM campus with the following programs:

  • ... to celebrate the Amendments 12, 15, 19, 24 and 26

    The Student Government Association will host a “Voter Registration Drive” on the University Center Plaza from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sept. 20 to help all students, faculty or staff who are not registered voters to exercise this right.

  • …to learn how the Constitution is relevant to our lives in the 21st Century

    Chris Wright, instructor of Political Science, will speak in the U.C. Green Room Sept. 20 at 12:30 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited.

  • …to view a special display about the U.S. Constitution and its history,

    Mary Heady, special collections and reference librarian, will sponsor an exhibit in the U.C. Green Room Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Sept. 19 - Deadline for "Family of the Year" nominations. Has someone in your family gone that extra mile to help you get into college or stay in college? Show how much you appreciate them! Take a few minutes to compose a short essay describing why your family member(s) deserve this recognition. Nominate your parent(s) or other family members for UAM Parent/Family Appreciation Day "Family of the Year." The selected family will be recognized during the opening program on Parent/Family Appreciation Day on Oct. 1. Complete a nomination form and return it to the Intramural or Student Health offices before 4 p.m., Sept. 19. For more information, contact Julie Gentry at gentry@uamont.edu.

Sept. 20 - The volleyball team opens their Gulf South Conference schedule at 7 p.m. against Arkansas Tech at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville.

Sept. 20-21 - Student Health Services will be conducting FREE Total Cholesterol Screenings on Tuesday and Wednesday. To make an appointment, contact Terri Richardson at 460-1051 or richardson@uamont.edu. Your message should include your full name, the nature of your appointment and several times that you are available. You will receive a confirmation including the date and time of your appointment.

Sept. 24 - The forensics team competes at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark.

Sept. 27 - Senior nursing students will discuss living with diabetes at a free public presentation from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Spencer Gallery of the Fine Arts Center. The presentation will include a discussion of treatments, medications and special considerations for individuals with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. For more information, contact the Division of Nursing at 460-1069.


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Honors

Residence Hall Association Officers

Bankston Hall

President – Jimmy Mills
Vice President – Patrick Smiley
Secretary – Keon Banks
Reporter – Larison Payne

Royer Hall

President – Alicia Hawkins
Vice President – Caswanna Allen
Secretary – Stephanie May
Courtesy of Media Services

Gary Meggs


Horsfall Hall

President – Jennifer Scott
Vice President – Holly Donaldson
Secretary – Tasha Owens
Treasurer – Jessica Harris
Public Relations – Nancy Moore

Maxwell Hall / Apartments

President – Demetrius McDonald
Vice President – Corley Evans
Secretary – John Gross
Treasure – Winfred White
Public Relations – Brent Ross

Gary Meggs, director of bands, presented a jazz improvisation clinic for junior and senior high school band directors from throughout Arkansas at the recent Arkansas Bandmasters Convention in Hot Springs. Meggs spent three weeks in Santa Fe, N.M. with Grammy-winning saxophonist Eddie Daniels to prepare for the clinic, which was sponsored by the International Association of Jazz Educators.


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Student Activities/Intramurals

Fraternity Rush:

Monday, Sept. 19: Kappa Alpha Order Rush (Caucus Room-7 p.m.)
                                 Alpha Sigma Tau interest meeting (Timberlodge Lanes at 8:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 20: Phi Lambda Chi Rush (Caucus Room-7 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 21: Tau Kappa Epsilon Rush (Caucus Room-7 p.m.)
Thursday, Sept. 22: Sigma Tau Gamma Rush (Capitol Room-7 p.m.)
Friday, Sept. 23: Inter-fraternity Council Bid Day (U.C. - Noon)

Walk, jog or run your way to a GREAT STUDENT (FACULTY/STAFF) BODY and earn a FREE T-shirt! Walk, jog or run 50, 75 or 100 miles by the end of the Fall semester and be well on your way to having a physically fit, "GREAT" Student Body. Participation is open to all current UAM students, faculty and staff. Mileage must be completed by Dec. 16. Miles completed on treadmills, stairmaster, etc. count toward total miles. (Athletes may NOT count miles completed as part of their practice.) Sign up in the Intramural Office (lower level - University Center). Participants are required to record their weekly mileage on the official chart in the Intramural office.

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.

Intramurals

Horseshoes tournament winners

WOMEN MEN
Hannah & Stephanie Hackney Zack West & Matthew Wood


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Meetings

Sept. 19  - The U.N.I.T.Y. choir will rehearse at 7:30 p.m. in the Music building, Room 133.

Sept. 20  - The Student Activities Board will meet from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the U.C. Capital Room. Any student may join. For more information, contact Robin Barker, director of Student Activities and Programs, at barkerr@uamont.edu.

Sept.  27 - The Student Government Association will meet from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Gibson University Center Caucus Room. Any student may join. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Robin Barker, director of Student Activities and Programs, at barkerr@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 Chi Iota Sigma club meets on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. and is open to all CIS majors and minors. They are currently collecting items for Hurricane Katrina victims who are in Monticello. Thus far, they have donated clothing, toiletries and games.

The Chess Club meets Mondays at 4:30 p.m. in room A-23 of the Science Center.

U.N.I.T.Y meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in 202 Memorial Classroom Building. For more information, call 460-1743.


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Opportunities

Hurricane Katrina Relief Drive Donations can be dropped off in the CIS office located in the BBC Room 101.

Sept. 19 - Deadline for "Family of the Year" nominations. Has someone in your family gone that extra mile to help you get into college or stay in college? Show how much you appreciate them! Take a few minutes to compose a short essay describing why your family member(s) deserve this recognition. Nominate your parent(s) or other family members for UAM Parent/Family Appreciation Day "Family of the Year." The selected family will be recognized during the opening program on Parent/Family Appreciation Day on Oct. 1. Complete a nomination form and return it to the Intramural or Student Health offices before 4 p.m., Sept. 19. For more information, contact Julie Gentry at gentry@uamont.edu.

Sept. 26 - Band Opportunity – Do you have a band? Want to play in front of a crowd? Pi Kappa Delta and the Debate Society are looking for bands for the third annual Battle of the Bands and Battle of the Voices. If interested e-mail mcb2019@uamont.edu. Entry deadline: Sept. 26

Miss Blue and White The Phi Beta Sigma chapter is holding a "Miss Blue and White" contest Oct 12. Interested individuals should fill out the contestant form by typing in between the lines on the document, then e-mail it back to Phibetasigma@uamont.edu or return it to one of the brothers.

Literary OpportunityStudents interested in joining the Foliate Oak Staff should contact Diane Payne immediately at 460-1287 or payne@uamont.edu. The current issue of the Foliate Oak may be viewed at www.uamont.edu/foliateoak.

Organization 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.

Baptist Collegiate Ministries serve lunch every Wednesday at noon. First-timers eat free and everyone eats for $2.


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Announcements

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.

The University's U.S. and Arkansas flags will fly at half-mast until Sept. 20 in honor of Chief Justice Rehnquist and in support of the many individuals affected by hurricane Katrina.

UAM's new master plan is available for viewing on the University Home page.

Tentative refund dates for the Fall 2005 semester:

  • Sept. 28 — First disbursement of fall/spring, first-time borrower loans; first disbursement of fall only, first-time borrower loans
  • Oct. 26 — Second disbursement of fall only loans

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 adviser to review your degree audit.

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

An mp3 page has been added to the division of Music Web site, located at http://www.uamont.edu/music/mp3.htm. Featured recordings include the UAM Choir, Musical Theater, UAM Band and Jazz Band, faculty performances and student recitals. Also, there is an excellent recording of the UAM Alma Mater by Dr. Kent Skinner and the UAM Concert Choir.

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