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October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 8-9 - "Weevil Wars" is shaping up to be a large tournament. "There are about 80 something people entered already, and we still have entries coming in," Forensics coach Scott Kuttenkuler said. This free event starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and is open to the public. Oct. 10 - A free, public seminar features M. David Luneau, Jr., who filmed the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker when the bird was re-discovered after being thought extinct. The school of Forest Resources sponsors Monday's seminar at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 - The Assembly holds its first meeting Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. in Spencer Gallery of the Fine Arts Center. The agenda details expected discussion topics. Oct. 11 - The 2005 Homecoming Court group picture will be taken Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. in the Gibson University Center Green Room. Oct. 12 - Sigma Apollo, the Phi Beta Sigma Talent Show, will be held in the Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. The entry fee is $5, and admission is $3. A prize of $100 will be awarded to the winner. For more information, contact Robin Barker at 460-1396 or e-mail barkerr@uamont.edu. Oct. 13 - Breast self-exam education with FREE breast cancer awareness items from noon - 1:30 p.m. in the UC Green Room. For more information, contact Terri Richardson at 460-1051 or richardson@uamont.edu. Oct. 14 - Midnight Madness takes place in Steelman Field House.
Oct. 15 - Alpha Sigma Alpha will hold a chili
supper from 5-7 p.m. at the First Methodist Church of Monticello.
Oct. 17-21 - UAM Homecoming Spirit Week
Oct. 17-19 - "OK2BSOBER," the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week:
Oct. 18 - Arkansas high schools will participate in the UAM Marching Band
Contest, held at Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium from 4 to 9 p.m.
Oct. 19 - "We Can Make You Laugh" game show takes place in the
University Center Capitol Room from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The show will be preceded
by a warm-up "teaser" in the cafeteria at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 - Deadline to submit entry forms for the Halloween Pumpkin Contest.
Journalism Club officers include President Todd Kelley, Vice President Michael Ford, Secretary/Historian Katy Murray and Treasurer Lee Hassler. The Parent/Family Appreciation Day committee would like to extend our congratulations to the family of Sheila Renee Rial, of Crossett, for selection as UAM Family of the Year! The committee would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the over 700 students, families and faculty and staff who were in attendance at Parent/Family Appreciation Day. Student Activities
Oct. 9-13: Phi Beta Sigma presents Sigma Week: 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
Oct. 10 - Monday 4 p.m. Soccer Tournament begins 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.
Meetings Oct. 10 - The Chess Club will hold a re-organizational meeting at 4:30 p.m. in Room 303 of the Babin Business Center. Open to all members of the UAM community, the club will teach anyone how to play if they would like to learn. For more information, contact Robert Graber at 460-1373. Oct 11 - The Criminal Justice Club meets at 12:30 p.m. in 207 Memorial Classroom Building. If you are interested in joining, please contact either assistant professor of Criminal Justice: Adam McKee at 460-1279 or mckee@uamont.edu, or Michael Botts at 460-1710 or botts@uamont.edu. Oct. 11 - The Alpha Chi Student Honorary will have a members only meeting Tuesday. Oct 11 - The Student Government Association will meet Tuesday 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. Oct 12 - The Student Activities Board will meet Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. in the U.C. 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. Oct. 12 - The Forestry Club meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the forestry building. Although membership is open to any UAM student interested in joining, interested students must attend the Oct. 12 meeting. For more information about the club, visit http://cotton.uamont.edu/~forestryclub/. Students interested in forming a Latter Day Saint Student Association and possibly starting an Institute program should contact either Jason Bowen (e-mail: ejb1101@uamont.edu; phone: 501-529-0324) or Chris Wright (Office: MCB 206; e-mail: wrightch@uamont.edu; phone: 870-460-1189). The CIS Club will meet Nov. 3. The meeting will feature UAM alumnus Steven Forrest. All club members should also frequently check their e-mail the next few weeks, in regards to the club trip to Acxiom in Conway. 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. 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. Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the MBSF Center (near the tennis courts). The Social Work Club meets the first Wednesday of each month. 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.
2006 Yearbook - Make sure your student organization appears in the 2006 yearbook. Fill out this contract and return it to 101 Jeter Hall by Nov. 4. See the UAM band participating in the Vilonia Homecoming ceremonies. DREW COUNTY WRITERS - Drew Country Writers seek new members with a professional attitude and the commitment to publish. Members must produce tangible evidence that they write, though they may not have published at this point. The group meets on the third Thursday each month in the First Presbyterian Church library at 6:30 p.m. At the upcoming Oct. 20 meeting, membership and critiquing guidelines will be formalized, and an annual, affordable membership fee will be instituted to cover incidental organizational costs. UNITED WAY - The Fall 2005 United Way Campaign will be held Oct. 21 through Nov. 21. Interested individuals or student groups wishing to participate should contact Mary Whiting at 460-1026 or whitingm@uamont.edu. PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST - The Ambassadors will sponsor a Pumpkin Decorating Contest Oct. 28. While any recognized campus organization can enter, each organization may enter only once. Though no entry fee is required, the deadline to enter is Oct. 24. A DECORATED pumpkin (not carved) must be turned into the Office of Admissions by noon Oct. 26. Pumpkins will be judged on idea, creativity, originality and neatness. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. All pumpkins will be donated to a local children’s home for their annual pumpkin auction (Please keep this in mind when decorating). Entry forms are available in the Office of Admissions. UAM DIAMOND DOLLS - Anyone interested in being a Diamond Doll should call Stacy Dabney at 870-723-2443. Do you dream of your name in film credits? "Bloodlust and Chili Dogs," a student organized film, is looking for talent. If you are too shy to be on screen, then there are plenty of off-screen positions yet to be filled. Interested persons should contact Jonathan Carr at jlc2622@uamont.edu. The Monticello PEO Chapter will provide a $500 scholarship for one student in spring 2006. Pick up applications in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall and return by Nov. 1. Consideration requires:
RELAX WITH YOGA - Stretch, tone and strengthen Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. in the U.C. Green Room through Dec. 15. Free and open to the UAM campus. For more information, e-mail Erin O'Neill at oneillc@uamont.edu. 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. 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 from Jan. 15 to March 1. Complete details and applications are available at www.aws.org/foundation. 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's new master plan is available for viewing on the University Home page. Tentative refund dates for the Fall 2005 semester:
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.
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