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CIS Alumni Speak To Students

March 16th, 2010 by UAM News

Patrick Neece (right), chief information officer for Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff and a 1999 graduate of the School of Computer Information Systems at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, addresses current UAM students at CIS Alumni Day last week.

The event was held as part of UAM’s year-long centennial celebration and brought back some of the program’s outstanding young alumni.

Other speakers included Kevin Grant, information technology manager for The Price Companies, Inc., Holly Cathey, Arkansas Public School Computer Network coordinator for the Monticello School System, Chris Lagrone, a programmer and analyst for Dillard’s Store Services, and Chris Simpson, a system analyst for Entergy Corporation

School Of Agriculture Celebrates Agriculture Week

March 16th, 2010 by UAM News

The School of Agriculture at the University of Arkansas at Monticello is joining other agriculture schools across the country in celebrating National Agriculture Week.

Sponsored by the National Agriculture Council of America, the event began Monday and runs through Saturday, March 20, the first day of spring. UAM will host a reception on Wednesday, March 17 from 11:10 a.m. to 12 noon in the auditorium of the Agriculture Building. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with students and faculty. Students from Dr. Bob Stark’s Agriculture Business Firm Management class will present posters and be available to discuss various aspects of the agriculture industry with visitors. Read the rest of this entry »

NLN Accreditation Visit

March 11th, 2010 by UAM News

The reaccreditation site team from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs visited the University of Arkansas at Monticello School of Nursing last week. The School of Nursing is seeking continued accreditation for its BSN program.

Preparations for the visit spanned two years and was a school-wide effort. Results from the visit are expected in April. Pictured from left are (seated): Christine Felts, Belinda Well and Leia O’Fallon of the UAM nursing faculty, (standing) James Crow, Anita Shaw and Dr. Laura Evans of the UAM nursing faculty, Pam Gouner, dean of the School of Nursing, faculty members Charlotte Denton and Sharon Walters, and Dr. Carolyn Kornegay and Dr. Toni Barnett of the NLNAC accreditation team.

UAM Hosts Regional ACTM Math Contest

March 10th, 2010 by UAM News

Junior high and high school students from throughout southeast Arkansas put their mathematics skills to the test at the 32nd annual Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional contest hosted March 6 by the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

One hundred and sixty-two students representing five school districts participated in five different contest areas. The winners were:
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Monticello Agriculture Student Wins Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

March 5th, 2010 by UAM News

(First row, from left) Ethan Ferguson, Lane Hewett, Jeff Anderson, Shelby Williams, Justin Jones, Farm Bureau Southeast Area Coordinator Jim Hemann, (second row, from left) Drew County Farm Bureau President Bobby Hood, UAM Collegiate Farm Bureau Faculty Advisor Dr. Bob Stark, and Farm Bureau Associate Director of Organization and Member Programs Harry Willems.

Justin Jones of Monticello recently took first place in the 2010 University of Arkansas at Monticello Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet and will represent UAM in the state finals of the event on March 5 in Little Rock.

The discussion meet competition gives students the opportunity to discuss a current agricultural issue in a committee meeting format. Competitors are judged on analysis of the topic, problem solving and implementation, a cooperative attitude, and general delivery. Each participant makes an opening and closing statement and participates in a general discussion period.

Jones is a junior agriculture major with an emphasis on plant and soil science. He is a native of Saline County. Shelby Williams of Little Rock took second place while Jeff Anderson of Grapevine finished third.

The UAM Collegiate Farm Bureau co-sponsored the event with the Arkansas Farm Bureau. The event moderator was Dr. Bob Stark, professor of agriculture and faculty advisor for the UAM Collegiate Farm Bureau. Dr. Whitney Whitworth, associate professor of animal science, served as timekeeper. Judges were Bobby Hood, president of the Drew County Farm Bureau, Jim Hemann, southeast area coordinator for Arkansas Farm Bureau, and Harry Willems, the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s associate director of organization and member programs.

UAM Goes To Four-Day Class Schedule For Two Summer Terms

March 3rd, 2010 by UAM News

The University of Arkansas at Monticello will go to a four-day class schedule for its first and second summer terms, offering classes Monday through Thursday, according to Dr. Debbie Bryant, registrar.

The schedule change was made as an energy-saving measure for UAM’s campuses in Monticello, Crossett and McGehee and for students who commute to the campuses on a daily basis during the summer. UAM will not offer free housing during the summer terms as it has the last two years, but residence halls and the cafeteria will be open at a reduced rate for students who choose to live on campus. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM To Host 53rd Annual Southern Forestry Conclave

March 3rd, 2010 by UAM News

Log rolling and bow sawing are two of the physical events scheduled for this year’s Conclave competition.

Forestry students from universities across the South will converge on the Drew County Fairgrounds March 25-27 for the 53rd annual Association of Southern Forestry Clubs Conclave competition hosted this year by the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

The three-day competition is a test of both technical and physical forestry skills and will bring together students from Alabama A&M, UAM, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana State, Louisiana Tech, Mississippi State, North Carolina State, Stephen F. Austin, Tennessee, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Offers Scholarship For EAST Students

February 22nd, 2010 by UAM News

The University of Arkansas at Monticello is once again offering scholarships to two high school seniors who have participated in the EAST educational technology initiative for at least two years while in high school.

The scholarship covers tuition for 15 semester hours of course credit, excluding summer terms, and is renewable by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on 12 semester hours and providing 10 hours per week of voluntary assistance in either the UAM Information Technology or Spatial Analysis laboratory. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM To Honor The Memory Of Graduate Killed In World War II

February 15th, 2010 by UAM News

Sixty-eight years after he lost his life “flying the hump” in Burma during World War II, a soldier who graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello when it bore a different name is being honored by his school and by his grand-niece, Colonel LeAnne Burch, USAR, of Monticello.

When Second Lieutenant Cecil Pittman of DeWitt was called to active duty in 1942, he was still a few hours shy of graduating from what was then known as Arkansas A&M College. As was the policy of the school at that time, Pittman was awarded his bachelor of science degree. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Debate Team Returns From Louisiana With 12 State and Regional Championships

February 7th, 2010 by UAM News

Members of the UAM debate team display their awards from the 2010 Southern Regional Tournament held at LSU-Shreveport. Pictured from left are (front row) Jim Evans, director of forensics, Anna Blace Barron, Laura Ramos, Tiffany Reed, Brittany Booker, Amber Rowe, (second row) Tyler Tessaro, Melissa Rodgers, Jonathon Hoskins, Kelly Reed, Bobby Evans, (back row) Chris Brown, Zack Tucker, Yvonne Hinshaw, and Jamie Ward.

The University of Arkansas at Monticello debate and forensics team won the prestigious Michael Fisher Sweepstakes Arkansas State Tournament Championship at the Southern Regional Championship Tournament January 29-31 at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.

Competing against debate and forensics teams from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, UAM also captured the Arkansas State Overall Sweepstakes Championship, the Arkansas State Individual Forensics Events Championship and nine more state and regional championships at the three-day competition. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Nursing Program To Host Accreditation Visit

February 7th, 2010 by UAM News

The School of Nursing at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will host a site review for the continued accreditation of its bachelor of science in nursing degree program by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Interested persons are invited to meet the visiting accreditation team and share comments about the program at a meeting Wednesday, March 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Caucus Room of the John F. Gibson University Center. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Spring Enrollment Sets Record

February 5th, 2010 by UAM News

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has set a new spring semester enrollment record with 3,474 students currently enrolled on its three campuses in Monticello, Crossett and McGehee, according to preliminary figures released by the university’s registrar.

The total represents a 7.45 percent increase over last spring’s enrollment of 3,233, which at the time was also a record for the spring semester. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM To Host Weevil Welcome Days February 5 and 8

February 3rd, 2010 by UAM News

High school seniors and their parents can get a sneak peek at college life during Weevil Welcome Days February 5 or February 8 at the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

The event will be held in the Fine Arts Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Prospective students and parents will meet current UAM students, faculty and staff and receive information about admission, scholarships, financial aid, how to select a major, and extracurricular activities. Door prizes will be awarded. Representatives from UAM’s Colleges of Technology at Crossett and McGehee will also be available to discuss the technical programs available on their respective campuses.

Campus tours and tours of residence facilities will be available in the afternoon. Persons interested in attending should notify the Office of Admissions at (800) 844-1826 by February 2.

UAM Observes International Education Week February 15-19

February 2nd, 2010 by UAM News

Students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will get to enjoy international cuisine and immerse themselves in other cultures as part of the university’s observance of International Education Week February 15-19.

Aramark Dining Services, the UAM campus food vendor, will feature various international foods each day at lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A display by international students will be located in the Adams Room of Harris Hall and will be available for viewing February 15-17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM College of Technology-McGehee To Host Centennial 5K Run/Walk May 1

February 2nd, 2010 by UAM News

The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee will help celebrate UAM’s centennial by hosting a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 1 beginning at 7 a.m.

The deadline to register is April 8 with free t-shirts presented to the first 100 registrants. Registration is free.

Medallions will be awarded to the first, second, and third place finishers five age groups – 18 and under, 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, and 50 and over. The overall event winner will receive an engraved brick to be placed on the donor walk around Weevil Pond on the Monticello campus.

Registration forms are available at UAM-CTM or may be printed from the school’s website at www.uamont.edu/mcgehee <http://www.uamont.edu/mcgehee> . For more information, contact Kim Ray at (870) 222-5360

UAM To Participate In “Say Go College Week”

January 31st, 2010 by UAM News

The University of Arkansas at Monticello has joined the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to promote “Say Go College Week” February 15-21, culminating with “College Goal Sunday” on February 21.

As part of “Say Go College Week,” UAM will host a variety of events that focus on the importance of attaining a college education. “We’ll provide practical advice on things like how to apply for admission and financial aid,” said Mary Whiting, director of admissions and coordinator of the event. According to Whiting, college promotion packets will be available in all southeast Arkansas area schools, with specific college success timelines for sophomores, juniors and seniors. These may be obtained through counselor’s offices. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Professor Named To National Post

January 20th, 2010 by UAM News

Day, John KyleDr. John Kyle Day, assistant professor of history at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, was recently elected to a national leadership position in Phi Alpha Theta, the national collegiate history honor society.

Day was elected national councilor for Phi Alpha Theta and will serve on the board of directors while developing policy for the organization and representing the honor society to the academic community. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM, Drew Memorial, Intermodal, and Great River Bridge to get Federal Funding, According to “House”

December 14th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

$475,000 for Southeast Arkansas Intermodal Facility
Funds will be used to construct infrastructure to develop the intermodal and industrial park facility. Improvements will include an access road, water and sewer lines and rail.

 $250,000 to Address Critical National Energy and Environmental Issues at University of Arkansas at Monticello
Funding will provide for renovation, construction, and equipment to further the initiatives of Arkansas Forest Resources Center. Diverse research, extension educational outreach and teaching programs encompassing economic expansion and productivity, and environmental sustainability and quality of life issues provide the principal focus to the Center’s mission. The University’s extension programs reach about two million Arkansans per year.

 $100,000 for Digital Mamography Equipment at Drew Memorial Hospital
Drew Memorial Hospital will use the funds to purchase a state-of-the-art digital breast imaging machine. The hospital’s current mammography equipment is out-of-date and insufficient in the detection and treatment of cancer nodes.

$1,948,000 for Interstate 69/Great River Bridge: Highway 65-MS Highway 1 (Desha County)
Funds will be used to continue engineering, design, and right-of-way acquisition for I-69/Great River Bridge. This bridge is a portion of a new, four-lane, controlled-access highway.

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UAM CTM Offers Program in Correctional Law Enforcement

December 2nd, 2009 by UAM News

A new program in correctional law enforcement will be available at the UAM College of Technology-McGehee beginning in January, according to Bob Ware, UAM-CTM vice chancellor.

Developed in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Corrections, the program includes two semesters of course work. Completion of the first semester results in a certificate of proficiency in correctional law enforcement while completion of a second semester earns a technical certificate with the option to continue toward an associate of applied science degree in general technology. Some of the courses may be applied to other associate or baccalaureate degree programs. Read the rest of this entry »

Academic Divisions Receive New Designations

November 23rd, 2009 by UAM News

The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees has approved a request for name changes for three academic units at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, according to Chancellor Jack Lassiter.

UAM’s Division of Agriculture, Division of Computer Information Systems, and Division of Nursing will now be known as the School of Agriculture, the School of Computer Information Systems, and the School of Nursing. The title of each division chair will become dean. Read the rest of this entry »

Arkansas Automobile Dealers Helping UAM Nursing Students Learn How To Treat Heart Attack Victims

November 21st, 2009 by UAM News

Nursing, exercise science, and physical education students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello will receive better training in treating heart attack victims thanks to a recent donation from the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association and the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation.

Those two organizations recently presented Resusci Anne training units to UAM to provide better CPR training for students majoring in nursing, exercise science and physical education. CPR training is required in each academic discipline. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Student Nursing Association Honored By State Organization

November 18th, 2009 by Joe Burgess
Nursing Awards

Students and faculty from the Division of Nursing are (from left, first row) Pam Gouner, division chair, Jacob James of Monticello, SNA president, Jessica Craig of Hamburg, SNA parliamentarian, Brittney Hollis of Hamburg, SNA historian, Brooke Thurman of Tillar, SNA vice president, Christine Felts, associate professor of nursing and SNA advisor, (second row, from left) Jennifer Harris of Warren, SNA treasurer, Julie Ross of Monticello, SNA secretary, Candace Jerry of Crossett, SNA projects chair, (back row, from left) junior class officers Shana Forrest of Kingsland, Amanda McKeown of Tillar, Kristy Breedlove of Oak Grove, La., SNA president-elect, Brooke Gray of Bryant, Kelli Johnson of Jacksboro, Tenn., Wendy Tullos of Rison, and April Brown of Hermitage.

The Student Nursing Association (SNA) at the University of Arkansas at

Monticello won the Arkansas Student Nursing Association Chapter of Excellence Award at the organization’s recent state convention in Little Rock.

The chapter was recognized for its work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, its efforts in saving the Ashley County Medical Center, and its work in community health. Read the rest of this entry »

UAM Forestry Research to Received $319,000, as Arkansas Delegation Announces Approval for State Agriculture Priorities

October 12th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor and U.S. Representatives Marion Berry, Vic Snyder, and Mike Ross have announced that the Senate and House have passed the Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which contains funding for Arkansas priorities.

Among these priorities is $319,000 for the Center for Integrated Forest Management Strategies at the University of Arkansas in Monticello for forestry research and education activities.  Read the rest of this entry »

Business & Community Leaders from SEARK Meet at UAM for Statewide TeleConference with Gov. Beebe

October 1st, 2009 by Joe Burgess

001Wednesday morning, banking, business, agricultural, education, medical, retail, and government leaders from all across southeast Arkansas met at UAM’s library to take part in a statewide teleconference with 6 other sites. 

004Dr. Lou James was the co-ordinator of the local event that had 35 area leaders from all southeast Arkansas counties represented.

The ”Arkansas Economic Issues Breakfast Series” covered sections on how our state is affected by economic factors, and  included input from 3 economic experts, who explained how our area’s financial situations relate to national, regional, and state issues.

The event was designed to encourage economic development in Arkansas, through the disseminaiton of high quality information and analysis to business, community, and government leaders.

Gov. Mike Beebe was a part of the teleconference, speaking from another site to all of the groups attending.

14th Annual Weevil Welcome Photos

September 30th, 2009 by Submitted

The 14th ANNUAL WEEVIL WELCOME Celebrating “A Century of Opportunity…1909-2009” was hed to welcome all UAM employees at the annual Weevil Welcome cookout Tuesday night at McCloy Park.

This is a City/Chamber sponsored event.

Scott Kuttenkuler Named UAM Director of Advancement

September 30th, 2009 by UAM News

In six years on the faculty at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Scott Kuttenkuler has developed as reputation as one of the top communications instructors in the state.

Now Kuttenkuler will take those skills across campus and use them to direct UAM’s private fund-raising efforts as the University’s newly-appointed director of advancement. Read the rest of this entry »

Hyatt Field & Cotton Boll Stadium Back in Operation, after Lighting Repairs

September 28th, 2009 by Joe Burgess

084Monticello’s Hyatt Field and Cotton Boll Stadium are back in business, following repairs to the base of the stadium lighting fixtures.

Monticello School superintendent Bobby Harper told MonticelloLive that Hyatt Field’s poles have had the welding operation completed, and have been inspected by certified welding inspectors, and that the field is back in service.

081Starko Inc. had been contracted to weld 4 inch by 12 inch gussett plates to the base of the 4 light poles at Hyatt Field, with 12 gussetts being attached to each pole.  That began Friday, and continued Saturday and Sunday, until the task was completed.

083The next game to be played at Hyatt Field will be Friday night as the Billies take on Little Rock McClellan. Read the rest of this entry »

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