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Just Hangin' Out - (from left) Cody Moreland and Grace Akin hang out in Java City while Amanda Haught plays a game on a cell phone. Students can always get a warm drink at Java City.

Feb. 19-23- Financial Aid Awareness Week - Stop by the Financial Aid Office in Harris Hall Room 300 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or 8-10 a.m. Friday to complete your 2007-2008 Student Data Form and be entered to win a Wal-Mart gift card. You can also register in the Library Lobby (next to Java City) Tuesday or Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. Eligibility limited to currently enrolled students who are not full-time UAM employees. The gift card drawing will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Financial Aid office.

Feb. 19-23 - Sue Martin of the school of Education and members of Kappa Delta Pi sponsor a Scholastic Children’s Book Fair from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. in the Gibson University Center's Green Room. Please come out, show your support and encourage someone to read.

Feb. 19-22, 24 - The UAM Cheerleaders, partnered with the Girls Scouts of Ouachita Council, conduct a cheerleading mini-camp in the Steelman Fieldhouse gymnasium. Cheerleaders from kindergarten to 12th grade will cheer during a the halftime show at the final UAM home basketball game on Saturday. A $40 fee ($35 for Girl Scouts) includes a T-shirt and a patch. For more information, contact Kim Wilson at 550-5599.

Feb. 19 - Career Services hosts a "How to Perfect Your Interview Skills" workshop at 3 p.m. in 200 Harris Hall. For more information, contact Laura Hughes, director of Counseling, Testing and Career Services, at 460-1454 or hughesl@uamont.edu.

Feb. 20 -  Student Activities and Aramark present a Mardi Gras-themed lunch and festivities in the cafeteria. 

Feb. 20 - The U.S. Army hosts a student appreciation night in Horsfall Hall Lobby at 6 p.m. Students  invited to attend. Free pizza will be served and students are invited to attend.

Feb. 20 - The Weevil Film Society presents the largest grossing film in Korean cinema history, "The Host," in the MCB auditorium at 6 p.m. Film Society meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. Come by and discuss films with us!

Feb. 20 - Gateway Student Support Services holds "Lifting the Cloud of Depression" workshop for all interested students at 12:30 p.m. in the Testing Center, Harris Hall Room 200. For more information, contact counselor Phyllis Waldron at 460-1154.

Feb. 21 - John Hunt, assistant professor of biology, presents "Effects of Human Activities on Declines in Populations of Lesser Prairie Chickens in Southeastern New Mexico" 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.

Feb. 22 - An International Club will organize at 12:30 p.m. in the Office of Admissions, located on the first floor of Harris Hall. Membership will be limited to any international  student, faculty member or staff member on the UAM campuses. The club allows international students to meet, interact and share current experiences and cultural knowledge with the UAM campus.

Feb. 22 - The Southeast Arkansas Science Teachers Association meets in the auditorium of the Math and Science building at 6 p.m.

Feb. 23 - Deadline for "foreign born" students to complete the requirements of the Arkansas Department of Health Tuberculosis Screening Program for Foreign Born University and College Students or be administratively removed from all classes. For more information or to obtain appropriate forms and documentation, call (870) 460-1051, e-mail richardson@uamont.edu, or visit Student Health Services on the lower level of the Gibson University Center.

Feb. 23 - Deadline to apply for Delta Zeta Epsilon, the foreign language honor society. Qualifications for DZE include a 2.5 over all grade point average with a 3.0 in your foreign language classes. Students need a total of a least 24 college-accredited with at least six  hours in a foreign language. Interested students should also get a letter of recommendation from their foreign language instructor. For more information contact Martha Rico at mpr2626@uamont.edu.

Feb. 24 - Phi Beta Sigma's Lambda Zeta chapter presents its 30th anniversary step show at Drew Central High School auditorium at 7:14 p.m. Purchase $5 tickets from any member.

Feb. 24 - McGehee's College of Technology Day.

Feb. 26 - Career Services hosts "Mock Interviews" workshop at 3 p.m. in 200 Harris Hall. For more information, contact Laura Hughes, director of Counseling, Testing and Career Services, at 460-1454 or hughesl@uamont.edu.

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

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.

Sundays	TBA
Mondays	3-5 p.m.
Tuesdays	3-5 p.m.
Wednesday	3-5 p.m.

University Pool OPEN SWIM Hours for SPRING 2007

Hours for open swim for current students, faculty and staff and their spouse and children living in the same household. Current I.D. required for admittance. Pool closed on days of home basketball games. Hours subject to change.

Writing Center extended hours on Wednesday until 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Intramurals   

Download entry forms! View this week's schedule and winners! For more information, contact Julie Gentry at 460-1046 or gentry@uamont.edu.

Courtesy of Intramurals Men's Pool Tournament -  (from left) TKE & Friends' Luke Johnson, Christy Allen, Daniel Baum and Eric Daniels tied 45 for the team championship..

Courtesy of Intramurals Men's Pool Tournament  - (from left) 45's John Croswell, Eric Bell and Joseph Matthews tied TKE & Friends for the team championship.

Courtesy of Intramurals

Men's Pool Individual Champs - (from left) Luke Johnson took second and Dustin Cook won the individual championship.

Open to all faculty, staff and students, the UAM Assembly meets Thursday, March 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Classroom Building's auditorium.

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.

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.

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 contact Lindsey Kight, director of Student Programs and Activities, at 460-1396 or kight@uamont.edu.

The Spatial Information Systems Club meets bi-weekly on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in room 209A of the Chamberlin Forest Resources Complex.

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 Tuesdays of each month. 

The Weevil Film Society meets Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the MCB auditorium. Movies start at 6 p.m.

The Chess Club meets Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in 316 Babin Business Center.

Baptist Collegiate Ministries serve lunch at noon Wednesdays. 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/.

The Social Work Club meets the first Wednesday of each month.

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.

The Student Activities Board meets from 12:40-1:30 p.m. in the Gibson University Center House Room on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Any student can participate in SAB and attend meetings. For more information, contact Lindsey Kight, director of Student Programs and Activities, at 460-1396 or kight@uamont.edu.

The NAACP meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Horsfall Hall.

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.

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.

The Foliate Oak Online's February 2007 issue awaits your viewing. Interested in submitting? Read the guidelines at http://www.foliateoak.uamont.edu/submission-guidelines-1/ then send your work to foliateoak@uamont.edu.

Weevil Serve Day - Plan to join fraternities, sororities, academic clubs, social clubs, service organizations and tea parties April 3 for a campus-wide service project in the community from 3-6 p.m. that will include primarily light work to encourage participation. For more information, contact recruiting coordinator Jermaine Smiley at 870-460-5018 or e-mail JTS2001@uamont.edu.

Five seats remain for the 12-day trip with field course credit to the Canyonlands Region of northern Arizona and southern Utah during the first summer term of 2007. Participants must submit a $300 deposit by April 15. The 27th year of exploring the western U.S. will begin by flying into Las Vegas on Sunday June 17. On Monday, the group will drive to St. George, Utah. Over the next 10 days, students will immerse themselves in the biology, history and geology of Zion National Park, the north rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and a lot of points in between. The trip concludes back in Las Vegas on June 27. For more information, visit the Web page at: http://www.uamont.edu/FacultyWeb/Edson/sum2007.htm

Spring Training 2007 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 of the type and duration of at least 20 “workouts” by Friday, March 9 for the opportunity to win an Exercise Center T-shirt. Spring Training 2007 provides regularly scheduled weight checks, body fat analyses and blood pressure checks for each trainee. For more information or to sign up, contact Terri Richardson at 460-1051, richardson@uamont.edu or visit Student Health Services.

The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Writers Conference of the Southwest - The Mayborn Institute invites you to join writers and journalists from around the world at the third annual conference July 27-29 at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas. Acclaimed writer Joyce Carol Oates provides the keynote speech for a conference comprising lectures, readings and panel discussions with leaders in nonfiction literature. Registration begins February 2007. Visit the Mayborn online for more information at: http://mayborninstitute.unt.edu. 

"DROP-IN" TUTORING SERVICES and 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

UAM private scholarships - Students interested in applying for campus scholarships by the March 1 deadline for Fall 2007 must meet various guidelines, including major, grade point, county of residence and number of hours earned. Pick up an application for consideration in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall.

The Arkansas Press Women offer a $1,000 scholarship to a student planning a career in journalism or mass communications. The applicant must be entering his/her junior or senior year in the 2007-08 academic year. Applicants must complete the written application, provide an official transcript, submit three letters of recommendation and three communication/journalism/broadcast samples, and write a 400-word or less statement of professional goals. Apply by March 1. For more information, visit http://www.arkansaspresswomen.org/profdev/schol.htm.

The AWS Foundation provides several scholarship opportunities for students studying welding technology, engineering or associated careers in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Application deadlines range through March 1. For more information, visit http://www.aws.org/w/s/foundation/national_scholarships.html.

Thirty-four one-year grants will be available in the 2007--08 academic year from National Garden Clubs, Inc. Awards in the amount of $3,500 per academic year are available to selected juniors, seniors or graduate students. These awards offer aid for those studying in agriculture, botany, biology, forestry, economics, wildlife or other related fields. A minimum 3.25 grade point average is required. Complete application packets can be accessed at www.gardenclub.org. Apply by March 1.

The Arkansas Public Health Association offers $1,000 Scholarship for Arkansas students in a public health field. Eligibility requirements include:

• Arkansas residency;
• enrollment or plans to enroll in a field of public health;
• current classification as at least a sophomore in college, university or approved Vo-tech;
• minimum 2.5 GPA (based on 4 point system);
• demonstration financial need.

The Drew County Extension Homemakers Club offers two scholarships for the 2007-2008 term. Each award will be in the amount of $1,000, with $500 awarded in the fall and $500 in the spring. The awards can be used toward tuition, fees, room, board or books. Apply by March 21.

The League of United Latin American Citizens will award scholarships to selected Hispanic students. Scholarships, ranging from $250 to $1,000 per term, may be used for payment of tuition, mandatory fees, room, board or books. Apply by March 31.
Eligibility requirements include:

• Must be a U. S. citizen or legal resident;
  
• Must be a full-time student;
  
• Must demonstrate financial need;
  
• Must indicate academic performance;
  
• Must show evidence of leadership.

The Arkansas Education and Training Voucher Program offers funds to foster youth and former foster youth to enable them to attend colleges, universities and vocational training institutions. Students may receive up to $5,000 a year for four years as they pursue higher education. Funds may be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses. Available on a first-come, first-served basis to students out of the Arkansas foster care system. For more information, visit https://www.statevoucher.org/state.xhtml?state=AR.

The Arkansas Livestock Show Association provides two W. R. “Witt” Stephens 2007 Creative Arts Scholarships worth $2,500 available to students submitting an application by June 15 and meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• An Arkansas resident, who is or has been a member of an Arkansas 4-H Club, FCCLA, FBLA or FFA and who has exhibited a first, second or third place item in the Junior Creative Arts Department at the Agricultural Fairs in the state of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show;


• Minimum 2.5 grade point average;


• Minimum 18 ACT composite;


• Enrolled full-time for the fall '07 and spring '08 terms;


• Leadership abilities;


• Economic need;


• May NOT be a previous recipient of any Arkansas State Fair scholarship.

The Arkansas High-Tech Scholarship program will award 18 scholarships worth $250 per semester for 2007-2008. Awards include a maximum of $500 per academic year. Eligibility includes:

• Arkansas resident and U. S. citizen;
• Full-time student in postsecondary technical program;
• Demonstration of leadership;
• Minimum 3.00 grade point average;
• Minimum 19 Act composite.

Pick up applications in the Office of Admissions or at http://dwe.arkansas.gov/hightechscholarship.htm, which lists eligible programs. Apply by July 1.

The Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation recently announced two new endowed scholarships:

• a $25,000 fund drive endowed a journalism scholarship to honor Janet Perry, former president of the National Women's Journalism Society in 1977 and advertising manager for the Springdale newspaper for many years.
• Perry's husband Jack presented a $20,000 check to ACF President John McKnight to endow the Jack Perry Veterinarian Medicine Scholarship.

The U. S. Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers announce the availability of summer scholarships for overseas study in critical need foreign languages. Applicants must be U. S. citizens, seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply for consideration of beginning, intermediate or advanced language programs. Eligible summer programs last from seven to 11 weeks long, with all program costs covered, including travel. For details and an application, refer to www.CLScholarship.org.

Get a guaranteed two-year ROTC Scholarship worth over $26,000. Army ROTC is looking for qualified students to participate in this summer's Leader’s Training Course, a 28-day adventure course worth six college credits. Free round-trip transportation, meals and lodging included. Requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Between 17 and 30 years old
• Enrolled in college full-time in pursuit of a baccalaureate or advanced degree and have at least two years remaining in school
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Meet military medical qualification standards
• No civil convictions (unless waiver is approved)
• No more than three dependents (unless waiver is approved)

ROTC Scholarship Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Between 17 and 30 years old
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed 60-80 hours toward degree
• Meet military medical qualification standards
• Be physically fit
• Be a Scholar-Athlete-Leader

Note: Non-scholarship juniors, seniors and graduate students who enroll in ROTC under the Alternate Entry Option will receive a $9,500 stipend for the last two years of ROTC. Age waivers are available for qualified students. Starting salary for a Second Lieutenant is over $32,000 and approximately $50,000 in four years. Great medical, dental and housing benefits. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Iverson Jackson via e-mail at jacksoni@uamont.edu or rotc@uamont.edu, or come by 124 Harris Hall.

Job Opportunities

The University of Arkansas at Monticello seeks applicants for the position of an Assistant Football Coach with specific duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. This is a full-time, non-tenure appointment beginning immediately. The University of Arkansas at Monticello is a member of the University of Arkansas System and is a multipurpose institution offering quality educational opportunities in the form of master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees. The University competes in NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference and has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities include assisting the head football coach in assignments relating to the football program, recruiting qualified student-athletes; and other duties as assigned by the head football coach.

Qualifications: Coaches of football/teachers of physical education must have a background of teaching and competitive coaching experience. A master's degree is preferred. The successful candidate must also have recruiting experience, knowledge of NCAA rules, commitment to the academic success of student-athletes, and the ability to organize and motivate student-athletes to maximum performance level. The successful candidate should possess the ability to work, communicate, and develop rapport with the students, faculty, administration, alumni, community groups, and media. Physical education class instruction is an expectation in a variety of traditional classes.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience/excellent fringe benefits.

Application Process: Send a letter of application stating interest in the position, complete resume, transcripts, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least four professional references (off-list references may be checked) to: Mr. Alvy Early, Athletic Director, P.O. Box 3066 UAM, Monticello, AR 71656. Email early@uamont.edu, Telephone 870-460-1058, Fax 870-460-1458.

See everything available at www.uamont.edu/jobs.

Access your grades via Campus Connect by clicking on "Student Information and Links" at the UAM home page. UAM no longer mails grade reports to students at the end of the term. Any student who wishes to have a mailed grade report must complete a request with the Registrar’s Office prior to the last day of final exams (May 8). To receive mailed materials from the university, your permanent mailing address must be accurate. For more information, call the Registrar’s Office at 870-460-1034.

Stafford Loan Borrowers - If you have borrowed a federal Stafford loan while attending UAM, and you will:

1. Graduate in May 2006
   
2. Transfer to another school following the spring 2006 term
   
3. Be enrolled less than half time at UAM during the fall 2006 semester
   
4. No longer be enrolled at UAM following the spring 2006 semester

Official Degree Audit - If you are seeking a baccalaureate degree and you have earned between 60 and 90 hours, you should meet with your academic adviser to complete a signed degree audit for your chosen major and minor (if applicable). Once you reach the 90-hour point, you will be unable to register for classes until a signed audit is on file in the Registrar’s Office. If you’d like to know the status of your degree audit (whether one is on file or not), please contact the Registrar's Office at 460-1034.

The Office of Finance and Administration keeps a formal log of vending machine problems on the Monticello campus. All coke or snack machine problems should be reported to Sharon Bulloch at UAM extension 1023 or e-mail bulloch@uamont.edu. In addition to providing the location, please indicate if the Coca Cola machine contains cans or bottles when reporting problems.

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.

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

Get a cup of Joe at Java City! The coffee shop inside the Taylor Library and Technology Center opens Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., and from 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. For more information, call 460-1876 or visit Java City online.

Visit the University Bookstore on the Monticello campus weekdays from 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.