UAM will hold its fall commencement exercises on Friday, December 12, in the Steelman Field House. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Guests are encouraged to be seated by 9:50 a.m., as the processional will begin at 9:55 a.m.
Commencement will be livestreamed on YouTube. The link will be accessible from the university’s homepage. Security personnel will check all bags at the entrance. For additional information on commencement, visit www.uamont.edu or contact the Office of Academic Affairs at 870-460-1033.
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UAM Investment Club officers Aidan Manley, Emma Green, Bryleigh Myers, Jaquenton Harris, Gael Bernal and Edwin Hernandez participate in investment management training at the offices of the Walton Family Foundation and the Walton Investment Team, LLC during a recent trip to Washington D.C.
This fall, the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) Investment Club has expanded opportunities for students by increasing access to real-time market analysis, financial education and hands-on investment experience for students across all majors. The club continues to strengthen financial literacy on campus while helping students build practical skills in personal and organizational finance.The UAM Investment Club provides students with practical experience in investment management and financial decision-making. The club began the fall semester with meetings and guest speakers, including Hunter Johnson, financial advisor for Raymond James.
Students in the club also have the opportunity to manage a Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), which was established with $75,000 in funding received last year. To gain insights on effectively managing the fund, UAM Investment Club officers traveled to Washington, D.C., from October 8 to 11, where they presented investment proposals to employees of Walton Investment Team, Inc., and participated in investment management training at the offices of the Walton Family Foundation and the Walton Investment Team.
The club is set to expand opportunities for students with support from a $312,500 grant from the Walton Family Foundation, awarded for use from 2025 to 2028.
Revival Center Church is sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar in the church’s fellowship hall, Saturday, December 13th from 8am to 2pm. Shop with Vendors displaying clothing for men, women and children, jewelry, housewares, crafts and other items. Free refreshments will be provided.
Revival Center Church 311 South Pine St. Monticello, AR. Contact Information; Linda Austin, llaustin2002@yahoo.com; (870) 377-0980, for questions.
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The University of Arkansas at Monticello Debate Team earned three awards at the Mississippi State University Bulldog Classic Debate Tournament, held October 11–12 in Starkville, Mississippi.
Nathaniel Deckelman and Owen Iddings tied for ninth place in the Novice International Public Debate Association (IPDA) category. Deckelman also placed third in the novice speaker division.
Team members Myca Marotti, Corri Langley and Denver Pettit also competed, contributing to the team’s results at the tournament.
“We are incredibly proud of the dedication and achievements of our students,” Jim Evans, director of forensics and debate at UAM, said. “These results reflect countless hours of practice and a deep passion for debate.”
The UAM Debate Team will continue to compete in tournaments throughout the spring semester.
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