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Just Talkin'- Kelly Martin (left) speaks with Quartisha Johnson outside the Music Building between classes.

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.

Feb. 26 -  Cancelled! The Jabali Afrika show will be rescheduled at a later date. For more information, contact Lindsey Kight, director of Student Programs and Activities, at 460-1396 or kight@uamont.edu.

Feb. 27 - Computer Information Science students participate in the Arkansas Collegiate Programming Contest at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Feb. 27 - Celebrate Black History Month by displaying rhythmic skills and poetry on multiple subjects in Royer Hall's front lobby at 6 p.m. If you would like to participate or just listen to other poets, attend this cultural-enriching experience.

Feb. 27 - Provost David Ray speaks in the inaugural "Last Lecture" series, presented by the Journalism Club from 7-9 p.m. in the Memorial Classroom Building auditorium. Purchase tickets for $2 with student ID or $3 without. For more information, contact Student Publications at thevoice@uamont.edu.

Feb. 27 - The Pomeroy Planetarium presents "Sky Watchers of Ancient Mexico" Tuesday at 7 p.m. This free program describes some of the astronomy and facilities of the Aztecs and Mayas of Central America. Those astronomers developed a calendar that is more accurate than ours today.

Feb. 28 - Gateway Student Support Services holds "Write It Right! How To Write Anything Better" workshop for all interested students at 3 p.m. in the Testing Center, Harris Hall Room 200. For more information, contact counselor Phyllis Waldron at 460-1154.

Feb. 28 - Applications due for August or December 2007 graduation. Submit applications to the Registrar's Office in 102 Harris Hall. Find applications on the campus homepage, http://www.uamont.edu, by choosing the Current Students option, clicking on Registrar, clicking on Graduation Information, clicking on appropriate application, then print it, fill it out and submit. Unsure of when you may be eligible to graduate or if you are eligible for an Associate of Arts degree? See your adviser to review your degree audit.

Feb. 28 -  Phi Lambda Chi will Present Hot Legs 2007 from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Drew County Fairgrounds. Pay $5 at the door or $3 for Greeks wearing letters.

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Just Playin' - Scott Breedlove (left) plays frisbee with Tabitha Lawson and Martha Addington outside the Baptist Collegiate Ministry building. Warmer weather last week led more people to get outside.

March 1- Scholarship deadlines.

March 1 - Ross University's Kellie Marksberry will speak in the Science Center Auditorium  from 12:40 to 1:30 p.m. She will discuss opportunities to attend medical or veterinarian school on its offshore campus.

March 1 - The Student Government Association and the Student Activities Board -- open to all students -- will meet at 12:30 p.m. in the Gibson University Center Caucus Room. For more information contact, Lindsey Kight, director of Student Programs and Activities, at 460-1396 or kight@uamont.edu. 

March 1 -  The UAM Assembly -- open to all faculty, staff and students -- will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the MCB auditorium. Get the agenda here!

March 1 - Spades Tournament begins in the U.C. Green Room at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at the student Programs and Actives Office. The first 40 people or 20 teams (of two) will be guaranteed a spot. For more information contact, Lindsey Kight, director of Student Programs and Activities, at 460-1396 or kight@uamont.edu. 

March 2 - Deadline to submit resumes for the Career Fair booklets. Those interested in submitting their resumes should contact Laura Hughes by no later than noon at 460-1454 or hughesl@uamont.edu.

March 6  - Gateway Student Support Services hosts Pam Gouner’s discussion of "Perfectly Fit: Planning for a Healthy" 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.

March 7 -- Don White Jr., associate professor of wildlife management, presents "Effects of Forest Management Intensity on Structuring Breeding Bird Communities in West-Central Arkansas" 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.

March 7 - Wellness Fair in the U.C. Green Room from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free health screenings for students faculty and staff. Register to win T-shirts and other prizes.

March 9 - Career Services will host Career Fair 2007 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. in the U.C. Green Room.

March 9 - Deadline to submit documentation for the Spring Training for the opportunity to win an Exercise Center T-shirt. For more information contact Terri Richardson at 460-1051, richardson@uamont.edu or visit Student Health Services.

March 9 – Deadline for Who's Who nominations to be submitted by your organization for the 2007 Boll Weevil yearbook. Please nominate one male and one female for each category, then e-mail your results to yearbook@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.

March 10 - Cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers. To keep telemarketers from calling your phone, call 888-382-1222 or visit https://www.donotcall.gov/. You must be on your cell phone when you call to enter your phone number into the National Do Not Call Registry.

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

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Hall of Famer - Tina Jackson Webb stands with her trophy signifying her induction into the 2007 class of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame.

Honors

The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inducted UAM alumna Tina Webb-Jackson at its 49th Annual Induction Ceremony Feb. 23 at North Little Rock's Alltel Arena.

A member of the initial class of UAM's Sports Hall of Fame in 2000, she entered the Hall of Fame with undisputed middleweight boxing world champion Jermain Taylor and his cut man Ray Rodgers, sportscaster Jim Elder, University of Arkansas football players Bobby Crockett and George Walker, Gold Glove catcher Tom Pagnozzi of the St. Louis Cardinals, Pro Bowl football players Rod Smith of the Denver Broncos and Willie Roaf of the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs, Harding Academy track coach Ted Lloyd and Henderson State Athletic Director Sam Goodwin.

Christopher Allen and Leah Tutt won Wal-Mart gift cards after completing their 2007-08 Financial Aid Student Data Forms during Financial Aid Awareness Week.

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	3-7p.m.
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.

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

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 Alpha Omega - (from left) Amanda Kinnely, Tasha Owens (Individual Champion) and Amanda Sayar.

Courtesy of Intramurals Team Jenny Squashers - (from left) Jenny Dunn (Individual Runner-Up), Kim Gibson and Gemma Gibson.

Mondays

The U.N.I.T.Y choir rehearses 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.

Tuesdays

The Spatial Information Systems Club meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays 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 from 12:40 – 1:30 p.m. on the second Tuesdays of each month

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

U.N.I.T.Y meets 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.

Wednesdays

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

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

The Forestry Club meets 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.

Thursdays

The Creative Society meets 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 Government Association and the Student Activities Board meet at 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month in the U.C. Caucus Room  Any student can participate and attend meetings. 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 Psychology Club holds meetings the last Thursday of every month at 12:45 p.m. in MCB 315. Anyone interested may attend. The club also offers tutoring services for psychology courses.

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

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.

Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship hosts "Renown" meetings at 9 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 Foliate Oak On line'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.

Eight 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

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.

Job Opportunities

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

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Just Advisin' - (seated at right) Student volunteers Brittany Davis of Stephens and Anna Beth Tucker of Monticello (sunglasses on head) and Susan Brewer, director of financial aid (standing, right), help Southeast Arkansas' high school seniors and their parents apply for federal financial aid at College Goal Sunday on Feb. 18. The Office of Financial Aid hosted the event to provide assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the first step in the financial aid application process.

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

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 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 should 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. Apply by March 15.

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 Monticello PEO seeks applications for a $500 scholarship for the fall 2007 term. Applicants must be female graduates of Drew Central of Monticello High School, who have completed at least 24 college credits with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. Apply by April 1.

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 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.

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.

Tentative refund for the Spring 2007 semester:  March 14 — Second disbursement of spring-only loans.

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Just Helpin' - Rod Handley (right) gives a boost to Melissa Lubert and Jamario Bush on Feb. 24 outside of Horsfall Hall. Public Safety can also give jumps to cars.

An Autism Spectrum Disorder conference will take place March 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Monticello First Baptist Church. The free conference provides an overview of Autism and Asperger’s Developmental Disorders; explains how this disorder affects behavior, communication and social skills; and helps create a more successful learning environment for those affected. For more information, contact Chris Copeland at 501-376-4791 or ccopeland@absc.org.

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.