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'07-'08 Staff Openings

Need a one-hour credit in the fall? Want to help make memories that will last a lifetime? Join the newspaper/yearbook staff and help document your college years at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.    The Voice seeks interested students to apply for all positions — not only in Monticello, but at the Crossett and McGehee campuses too!    Interested? Submit an application by April 21. Get one by clicking on the icon below. Selected staffers must take the journalism lab. For more information, contact adviser Ronald Sitton at sitton@uamont.edu or call (870) 460-1138.

Through April 13 - Fall Pre-registration continues.

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 Journalism Club meets after staff meetings at 3:30 p.m. in Jeter Hall Room 106. Anyone interested in joining should e-mail thevoice@uamont.edu. Membership available to all interested individuals.

The Weevil Film Society meets at 4:30 p.m. in the Memorial Classroom Building auditorium on Tuesdays. 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 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.

If you need a good book to read, check out the Book Exchange. The service provided at the library located near the current newspapers includes a variety of leisure reading materials. Books from the book exchange need not be checked out. Just take a book you would like to read, and either bring it back when you are through, or bring a replacement if you can. It's as easy as that!

Planning a vacation in the Natural State? Pick up 2007 the following brochures in the Taylor Library at the free publication table: Adventure Guide 2007, Arkansas State Highway Map, Calendar of Events 2007, State Parks Guide 2007 and Tour Guide 2007

The Ad Hoc Committee on Academics currently is examining issues of how to increase academic standards at UAM. The committee will present concrete proposals by the end of the semester to the Assembly and eventually the administration. It seeks proposals and recommendations from faculty, staff and students about how to raise academic standards at UAM. If you have suggestions, e-mail Craig Greathouse, assistant professor of Political Science at greathouse@uamont.edu.

Several classes will be offered for the May 14-25  intersession. Classes will take place Monday-Friday and times vary depending on the class. To see a complete list of classes go to http://www.uamont.edu/Schedules/allunits06.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 Mayborn online for more information at: http://mayborninstitute.unt.edu. 

Residence Hall Tutoring Schedule

Monday	Horsfall Hall	6-8 p.m.
Tuesday	Royer Hall	6-8 p.m.
Wednesday	Bankston Hall	6-8 p.m.

"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 870-460-1454.

Job Opportunities

The Writing Center needs tutors for the summer and fall semesters. Apply if you possess the following qualities:

• You enjoy helping other students work on improving their papers
• You possess excellent writing and editing skills
• You completed Freshman Composition. Ideally, applicants will also have completed some upper-division English courses.

Numerous Resident Assistants need to be filled for the fall semester. The position pays 12 hours of full tuition and fees plus full room and board. Minimum qualifications include:

• 2.5 cumulative gpa
• 30 semester hours completed before fall 2007
• Great people and organizational skills
• Experience living in a residence hall or community environment

Summer Work - The University of Arkansas Southeast Research and Extension Center's Plant Pathology Program seeks students to work 40 hours a week Monday-Friday from mid-May to mid-August. The potential exists for hourly work during the fall and spring semesters when classes resume. Fill out an application in the Agriculture Building's Room 117 or Room 121 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact Cliff Coker at 870-460-1591 or Robin Bond at 870-460-1291.

See everything available at www.uamont.edu/jobs or http://www.uamont.edu/StudentAffairs/CareerServices/localjobpostings.htm.

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

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 2007 and spring 2008 terms;
• Leadership abilities;
• Economic need;
• May NOT be a previous recipient of any Arkansas State Fair scholarship.

The Drew County Retired Teachers will offer a $1,000 scholarship, payable at $500 per term, for a Drew County high school graduate in the 2007-08 academic year. The recipient must have accumulated 30 or more college hours. The application process requires a current transcript and two letters of recommendation. Apply by June 15.

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.

For more information, visit http://dwe.arkansas.gov/hightechscholarship.htm, which lists eligible programs. Apply by July 1.

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 Harris Hall, Room 124.

Photo courtesy of Foliate Oak

Special's Cure for Writer's Block-  Every know and then every writer is bound to suffer from that temporary disease called "writer's block." Though I'm not sure if my tip will work in every case, I will impart how I deal with this sickness. First, I take a deep breath and try to figure out the purpose behind what I'm writing. Next, I make a list of things I'd like to include within the piece. And last, I figure out what audience (the people that I would like to read my work) I would like my writing to appeal to.

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.

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. 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 drink 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 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.

The Voice publishes weekly on Thursdays. Submissions are due Tuesday at 5 p.m. for editing. We welcome comments and suggestions at thevoice@uamont.edu. Letters to the editor may also be sent by campus mail to 100 Jeter Hall, University of Arkansas at Monticello, Monticello, AR 71656.