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From the ChanCellor Milestones remind us of the passage of time. UAM passed two milestones recently when we observed our 100th commencement and honored our 50th Distinguished Alumnus. This is a bittersweet time for those of us on a college campus as we say goodbye to a graduating class full of hope and promise. It’s also a time to look ahead to the next generation of students and wonder who from among them will be the next Reginald Glover, our 2012 Distinguished Alumnus. For more than five decades Reginald has built a legacy of service to his community, to the state of Arkansas, and to this institution. I can think of no one more deserving of this honor. If you drive through campus, you will notice that we have completed construction on the new forestry annex, which we will formally dedicate this fall, and are now in the process of renovating and refurbishing the original forestry building. Our next major construction project will be to refurbish or replace the Science Center. We will begin a campaign to raise funds for this essential project in the near future, including making available the naming rights for the structure. As you know, these are challenging economic times for Arkansas’ institutions of higher learning. With the state providing a decreasing share of our operating expenses, our only alternative is to raise tuition and fees to maintain a margin of excellence in our academic programs. We are mindful of the economic hardship this places on students and their families and we will continue to explore every option to keep the cost of attendance affordable. Please mark your calendars for two important dates this fall – Parent/Family Appreciation Day on September 15 and Homecoming on October 13. I encourage you to come back for Homecoming and see first-hand the exciting changes taking place at your alma mater. One of our continuing goals for the coming year is to strengthen our ties with our alumni base. The Office of Alumni Affairs has created a monthly electronic newsletter to keep you informed of the latest happenings on campus as well as news involving alumni. We are also looking for locations for alumni receptions and need your help. If you are interested in hosting a reception in your area, please contact me or Dr. Clay Brown, Vice Chancellor for Advancement and University Relations. As always, I remind you that UAM is your university and we’d love for you to visit. Best Wishes, Jack Lassiter Chancellor On The Cover: Reginald Glover of Monticello was honored recently as UAM’s 50th Distinguished Alumnus. UAM MAGAZINE (Volume 19, number 2) is published three times a year by the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the UAM Alumni Association, and the UAM Foundation Fund. For information, you may contact: UAM Alumni Association P.O. Box 3520 Monticello, AR 71656 Jim Brewer, Editor Director of Media Services (870) 460-1274 (office) (870) 460-1174 (FAX) e-mail: brewer@uamont.edu Colt Roan, Director of Alumni Affairs (870) 460-1028 (office) (870) 460-1324 (fax) e-mail: roan@uamont.edu Dr. Clay Brown, Vice Chancellor for Advancement and University Relations (870) 460-1028 (office) (870) 460-1324 (FAX) e-mail: browncl@uamont.edu If you want to find out what’s happening on campus, or want to contact us about something significant that’s happened in your life, check out our website at www.uamont.edu. When you reach the UAM home page, just click on Alumni & Friends. Let us know what you think. We welcome your suggestions! Parents, if your son or daughter attended UAM and is no longer living at this address, please notify our office of his or her new address. Thank you. flickr www.flickr.com/photos/uamont Search “UAM News”
INSIDE 2 On Campus A $30,000 gift from the Drew County chapter of the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council, the state’s top computer programmers, the winner of the prestigious Joseph E. Pryor Fellowship, and a unique children’s literacy project highlight campus happenings. 18 Sports The Cotton Blossoms win the first Great American Conference softball championship and add a tournament title to boot. Kayla Jackson becomes UAM softball’s first threetime All-American. 25 Technology LPN nursing graduates from the McGehee campus achieve a 100 percent pass rate on the state licensure examination. 26 Class News Keep in touch with your former classmates. Chair Paul Griffin / Monticello Vice Chair Beverly Reep / Warren 8 RED HOT To his oldest friends, he’ll always be “Red Hot.” To UAM, Reginald Glover is a loyal friend and our Distinguished Alumnus. Summer 2012 FEATURES 12 16 END OF AN ERA For 42 years, David Ray impacted the lives of generations of Arkansas A&M and UAM students. Now, he’s saying goodbye. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Secretary-Treasurer Amanda Ware / North Little Rock Directors Angelia Clements / Little Rock Jennifer Hargis / Monticello Donney Jackson / Monticello M.L. Mann / Monticello Jerrielynn Mapp / Monticello WORLD CHAMPION UAM student Emily Oliver of Hamburg is the first female to win the 18-and-under World Turkey Calling Championship. Randall Risher / Houston, Texas James Rook / Mena Larry Walther / Little Rock Summer 2012 1
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