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

On the Docket
Photo By Brittany Pickett

Takin' a Breather - Renda Waite sits in the boxing ring at the Spring Fling Carnival Day. Students could participate in a variety of activities during the week.

April 14 - The Musical Theater presents "Fiddler on the Roof" in the Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Free admission to all who wish to attend.

April 14 - Rabbi Emily Losben speaks about Judaism, particularly from a reform progressive perspective, at the Fine Arts Center's Spencer Gallery at about 6:30 p.m.  Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

April 16 - Alpha Chi holds its annual banquet in the Gibson University Center Capitol Room at 6:30 p.m.

April 17-19, 21 - Students take the CAAP Exam April 17-18 from 12:30 - 6 p.m., and April 19 and 21 from 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Students with 45-60 hours must register to take the free exam on one of the test days. To register go to Harris Hall Room 201 or visit http://www.uamont.edu/StudentAffairs/CounselingTesting/. Students with 60 hours or more will not be allowed to register for classes until the exam is completed. For more information about the exam, contact Lara Hughes in the Office of Counseling and Testing (Harris Hall, Room 201) at 870-460-1454 or e-mail at hughesl@uamont.edu.

April 17 - The Concert Choir holds its Spring Concert with the UAM Band and the Arkansas Choral Society in the Fine Arts Center auditorium at 7:30 p.m. An encore performance will be held April 19 in Little Rock.

April 18-20 - The semi-annual Band tour includes stops at Camden High School and Sheridan High School Wednesday, Lake Hamilton High School and Lakeside High School Thursday and Marion High School and Forrest City High School Friday.

April 18 - Randall Crowder and John Kidd, graduate students in the School of Forest Resources, present "Log Sorting Analysis at Price Company" and "The Effect of Ground Water Level on Furbearer Abundance" 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.

April 20 - Journalism students attend the Arkansas College Media Association's annual awards banquet in Little Rock. This year's banquet includes a tour of the Clinton Presidential Library.

April 20 - Mind Tripping will be held in the U.C. cafeteria from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

April 21 - Ken Hart, a singer and songwriter, performs for Main Street Bistro in the First Presbyterian Church's Fellowship Hall at 801 N. Main St. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and reservations are encouraged. For more information, call 367-6883.

 '07-'08 Staff Openings
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   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.

April 22 - Earth Day

April 23 - Karen Merritt presents her senior recital on the flute and voice at 7:30 p.m. in Harris Recital Hall.

April 23 - Student Health Services sponsors the Chicken Challenge Blood Drive from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the U.C. Green Room. Get free T-shirts and refreshments. Each time you donate with Life Share between now and July 15, your name will be automatically entered into a drawing for six cruises to be given away July 18. For information on blood donor criteria, reply to this message or call UAM Student Health Services at 870-460-1051.

April 23 - The Residence Hall Association presents Guitar Hero II Tournament on the XBox 360 Monday at 6 p.m. in the Horsfall Hall Lobby. Campus identification will be required to enter. One grand prize will be given to the winner. Enjoy free pizza and drinks! No sign-up necessary; just show up and play.

April 25 - The Assembly holds its final meeting of the 2006-2007 academic year at 3:30 p.m. in the Memorial Classroom Building auditorium. In addition to routine business, the Assembly will hear reports from the Salary Study Committee, the Ad Hoc Committee on Academics, a budget update and the election of Assembly officers for 2007-2008.

April 25 - Karen Vale and Tiffany Whitsitt, graduate students in the School of Forest Resources, present "The Effect of Forest Management Practices on Swamp Rabbit Ecology" and "Investigating Small Mammal and Herptofauna Communities at the Bob White Memorial Wetlands Research and Teaching Station" 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.

Change Lives ... Volunteer

   Volunteer April 27 for the Area 12 Special Olympics to be held from 10 a.m. - 2  p.m.  at the Willis "Convoy" Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium track.

   For more information, contact Marla Ramirez,
an assistant professor in the School of Education, at  870-460-1469 or ramirez@uamont.edu.

April 26 - Nicole Payton presents her senior recital on flute at 7:30 p.m. in Harris Recital Hall.

April 26 - The Creative Society presents Mocha Madness in the Patio Café from 7-10 p.m.

April 26 - Last day to drop a Spring 2007 class or withdraw from school. The instructor will give a W if the grade is passing and a F if the grade is failing. This grade will be recorded on the transcript. To make class drops, complete a multiple-part drop form, obtain the advisor’s signature and hand deliver the completed and signed form to the Registrar’s office.  For questions, stop by the Registrar’s Office in Harris Hall or call 870-460-1034.

April 27 - Kelly Martin presents her senior recital on clarinet at 7:30 p.m. in Harris Recital Hall. Martin will also perform in a clarinet quartet with Kellie Stevens, Vanessa Waite and Quartisha Johnson.


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

Honors

Carols Andres Bertoglio of Argentina will teach as a Fulbright Teaching Assistant in Spanish for the 2007-2008 academic year. Bertoglio studied accounting at Manuel A. Ocampo Commercial School, English pedagogy at Villa Maria National University and English literature at Cordoba National University.

Jazz Band 1 played in the inaugural Clark Terry Jazz Festival as one of four college jazz bands invited to perform in the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

Samantha Green, Christine Bryant, Susan Brewer, Leah Tutt and Isabel Bacon won door prizes at the International Club's display in Adams Hall.


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

Student Activities

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 3-7 p.m.
Mondays 3-5 p.m.
Tuesdays 3-5 p.m.
Wednesday 3-5 p.m.

University Pool OPEN SWIM hours -- Identification required for admittance, but available to current students, faculty and staff and their spouse and children living in the same household.

Cold Water - A mechanical failure in the boiler will keep the water cold in the University Pool until a replacement part arrives.

Intramurals   

Download entry forms! View this week's schedule and winners! For more information, contact Julie Gentry at 870-460-1046 or gentry@uamont.edu.


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

Meetings

Bass Club - John Horn wants to start a chapter. If you would be interested in joining or if you have any questions, please e-mail Horn at jwh4522@uamont.edu.

The Creative Society currently does not meet.  Those interested in joining the club should contact Shannon Stivison at SES2407@uamont.edu.  

Students for Constitutional and Human Rights - For more information, contact Michael Botts, assistant professor of criminal justice at botts@uamont.edu.

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 870-460-1743 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 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 870-460-1743 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 Room 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 870-460-1396 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 campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 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.


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


Photo By Janelle Martin

Putt-putt - Senior Esbeida Higginbotham readies her golf stance for a hole-in-one attempt!

Opportunities

Intern for the Society of Professional Journalists - SPJ is currently accepting applications for 12 students to be a part of The Working Press, a daily newspaper to be published during the 2007 SPJ Convention and National Journalism Conference from Oct. 4-7 in Washington, D.C. Interns will receive complementary convention registration, most meals and hotel stay. For questions about the Working Press internships, contact Joe Skeel at (317) 927-8000, ext. 214 or jskeel@spj.org. Apply by April 17.

The Foliate Oak Literary Magazine seeks creative, disciplined students to be a part of our editorial team. Every month, we post a new issue of our magazine online. Once a year, we create a print issue of our magazine. We are thinking about adding a podcast to our magazine. For more information, contact adviser Diane Payne at payne@uamont.edu.

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.

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 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

Public Safety Dispatcher

 

The University of Arkansas at Monticello  is seeking applicants for a Public Safety Dispatcher Monticello Campus.

 

Responsibilities:  Individual will operate communication equipment/devices in receiving requests for assistance; identify the nature of situations and dispatch public safety officers and/or other personnel as required; maintain accurate records of calls and other communication transmissions; prepare written transcript reports; serve as first-line of communication for emergency calls and protocol notification; and perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:  Minimum qualifications include the formal education of a high school diploma.  Preference will be given to applicants with experience in public safety communication.

 

Salary:  Pay grade 12 with salary of $17,736 / Excellent fringe benefits.

 

Application Process:  Interested parties may obtain a UAM application at one of the three campus locations:

 

UAM Personnel Office, Sorrells Hall, Room 114-A, Monticello

UAM College of Technology-Crossett, 1326 Highway 52 West, Crossett

UAM College of Technology-McGehee, 1609 East Ash (Highway 1), McGehee

 

All completed applications are to be submitted to the University’s Personnel Office, Sorrells Hall, Room 114-A, P.O. Box 3597, Monticello, AR  71656.

 

 

Upward Bound Program

 

The Upward Bound Program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, a federally-funded program serving 10 target schools in Southeast Arkansas, assists economically disadvantaged students who aspire to achieve a post-secondary education.  The following personnel are needed for the summer residential program June 4 through July 14.

 

Residence Hall Supervisor: Duties include supervision of all residence hall activities, orientation and training of peer counselors and coordination of all evening and weekend activities. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in counseling (preferred) or within one semester of graduation and prior residence hall supervisory experience as a resident assistant or higher. The position starts May 29 and ends July 14. Salary: up to $ 2,000

 

Tutor/Counselor: Duties include living in the residence hall and providing supervision of activities for a group of high school students during the six-week summer residential program; plan recreational activities/programs; provide tutoring in high school subjects; keep accurate records of student contacts; attend weekly staff meetings; file weekly counseling activity/program reports, and be on call in the residence hall. The position starts May 29 and ends July 14. Salary:  up to $1,400.

 

Tutor/Coordinator: Duties include living in the residence hall and providing supervision of activities for a group of high school students during the six-week summer residential program; plan recreational activities/programs; provide tutoring in high school subjects; keep accurate records of student contacts; attend weekly staff meetings; file weekly counseling activity/program reports, and be on call in the residence hall. One year experience working with the Upward Bound Program. The position starts May 29 and ends July 14.  Salary:  up to $1,600.

 

Bridge Mentor: Duties include meeting with a small group of Bridge students four hours per day, Monday - Friday.  Two hours must be 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.; other two can be scheduled at the convenience of the Mentor and the Bridge student.  Plan and implement programs and activities that will assist the participants in making a smooth transition from high school to college.  Qualifications:  Strong Math/English skills preferred. 20 hours per week. Salary:  up to $1,000. The position starts May 29.

 

Lifeguard:  Perform general life guarding duties and supervise pool area.  Reliable college student preferred.  Lifeguard certification required.  Must be able to work evenings. Pay: $8 per hour.

 

Medical Coordinator:  Duties include administering to the health needs of the students, arranging student appointments with medical providers, maintaining student health files and coordinating health and wellness education components. LPN certification is required. Salary: up to $2,500.

 

Full-time Teachers starting on June 4– July 6

English: Assess and instruct students in language arts, literature, composition and comprehension.
 

Mathematics: Assess students’ academic needs and plan instructional activities for algebra I, algebra II and advanced mathematics.
 

Science: Assess and instruct students in physical science, biology, chemistry and physics and include related laboratory experiences.

 

Part-time Teachers

Drama, Leadership and Computer: Assess students’ academic needs and plan instructional activities.
 

Foreign Language: Assess students’ academic needs and plan instructional activities in a foreign language.

 

Teachers:  A bachelor’s degree and certification required in the areas of instruction, with a minimum of one year experience and the ability to access academic needs and to monitor and evaluate student’s academic progress.  Salary:  up to $2,500 for three full-time teachers in the areas of English, Mathematics and Science; up to $1,500 for four part-time teachers in the areas of Foreign Language, Computer, Drama and Leadership/Citizenship.

 

CDL Driver

Minimum requirements include high school graduate, CDL license, at least 21 years old, have a clean driving record (no moving traffic violations or accidents, driving record will be verified through Department of Public Safety), and be able to safely operate a fifteen-passenger van on a pre-assigned route. CDL drivers work Friday evenings and Sunday evenings only.  Pay: $10 per hour.

 

Van Driver

Minimum requirements include high school graduate, at least 18 years old, have a clean driving record (no moving traffic violations or accidents, driving record will be verified through Department of Public Safety), and be able to safely operate a fifteen-passenger van on a pre-assigned route.  Van drivers work Friday evenings and Sunday evenings only.  Pay: $7 per hour.

 

Applicants are to send cover letter, resume, and three current letters of recommendation to Regina James, Upward Bound Director, P. O. Box 3629, Monticello, AR  71656. Phone 870-460-1010, fax 460-1909, e-mail jamesr@uamont.edu. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. UAM is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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


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

Scholarships

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

The Monticello Rotary Bond Scholarship for 2007 - This $1,000 award, given in two increments (fall and spring), requires a full-time returning sophomore, junior or senior (in the fall 0f 2007) student, with at least a 2.00 grade point average. Apply by April 18.

The Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation presents the Young - Baker Scholarship worth $2,000 for the 2007-2008. Eligibility includes:

  • Must be an Arkansas resident,
  • Must be planning a career in or related to the cattle industry. 

Selection based upon academic achievement, character, career plans and leadership potential.  Preference may be given to children and grandchildren of ACA members or given to those in need financial aid. To get an application visit  http://www.arbeef.org/Foundation/YBApp.htm for more information on scholarships provided by The Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation visit http://www.arbeef.org/scholarships.htm. Apply by June 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 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.

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

Education Majors - Financial support is available for minority (African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American and Native-American) students majoring in education who will be attending public or private institutions of higher education in the state of Arkansas with approved teacher education programs. Participating scholars may receive $750 per semester (12 hours) or $375 per semester (six-nine hours). Students receiving these funds will be obligated to teach in the Delta or in a geographical area of the state in which there exists a critical teacher shortage. If a recipient of these funds withdraws from the teacher education program or does not fulfill the teaching commitment, the scholarship converts to a loan which must be repaid. Those interested in applying for the loan, please come by the School of Education for a grant application from the office. Apply by July 5.

Paid international and Washington, D. C. internships with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service -- Available for outstanding senior and graduate level college students, these opportunities promote agricultural interests for the spring of 2008. Experience in analysis, marketing, writing, language and organizational skills, as well as working with international agricultural trade policy issues, and commodity and market analysis for 10-16 weeks exist. U. S. citizens who are majoring in business, science, agriculture, foreign language and law are eligible for consideration. Apply by Aug. 18 for the spring term for 2008. For further information, click on http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html or e-mail internships@fas.usda.gov.

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.


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

Photo By Janelle Martin

Bring It - Milton Black prepares to box Tay Britchett during Spring Fling's Carnival Day

Announcements

Graduation - The list of students whose names will appear on the May 2007 commencement program now exists. If you have applied for graduation and would like to make sure your name IS or IS NOT on the list, please call 460-1034 or e-mail bryant@uamont.edu.

Graduation Gift - Pay just $100 for a graduation gift that will last a lifetime ... a brick on UAM's Weevil Walk. For more information, contact the Office of Advancement at 460-1028.

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.

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
The federal government requires that you completed a mandatory exit counseling session within 30 days of completion of the spring term or within 30 days of withdrawing or falling below half time. Go to http://www.mapping-your-future.org and complete the Stafford exit counseling. Visit http://www.nslds.ed.gov to access your loan history. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 460-1050 or come by Harris Hall Room 300 if you need help with this requirement.

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 870-460-1034.

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 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 870-460-1376 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 870-460-1876 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. Submit articles Thursday by 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.

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