News and Events
Wednesday Memo
October 28, 2009
Committee announces call for proposals
International week continues through Monday | UM group lights the way for suicide prevention
Committee announces call for proposals
The Concert and Lecture Series Committee has recently announced its call for proposals for the 2009-2010 academic year. Anyone may submit a proposal for the committee to fund a performance or lecture on campus. The budget period runs from October 2009 through September 2010, and this is the time frame for all proposed events.
Those interested in submitting a proposal are asked to bear in mind that the already small budget has been made smaller by at least 25 percent this year and that the committee typically fields far more requests than can be honored. In the past, the committee has tried to fund larger, more well-attended events over smaller ones and has tried to insure a diversity of events both in type and in department/area of origin. Furthermore, the committee strongly encourages all those who submit proposals to have multiple funding sources and departmental support.
A proposal form was recently sent campus-wide via e-mail for use in submitting proposals. While the committee does accept paper applications, electronic submission of applications and supporting documentation are encouraged and appreciated.
For more information, contact Michael F. Patton Jr. at Ext. 6434 or via e-mail at PattonM@montevallo.edu.
International week continues through Monday
The Department of English and Foreign Languages and UM’s International House invite all interested individuals to share in a celebration of UM’s 7th International Week, which began Thursday, Oct, 22. Events will continue through Monday, Nov. 2.
The week kicked off Thursday, Oct. 22, with a national and international student exchange fair. On Monday, Oct. 26, an international food fair took place at the International House. Presentations about study-abroad opportunities in Brazil were given Tuesday, Oct. 27.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Jensen Award Competition will take place, in Comer 106, from 4-6 p.m., with a reception to follow.
A German Club film presentation of Der Baader Meinh of Komplex - RAF, Red Army Fraction will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., at the International House.
Friday, Oct. 30, will serve as the day for Día de los Muertos - Day of the Dead presentations. Presentations will take place in Carmichael Library, from 9-10 a.m.
The Pi Delta Phi French national honor society and Sigma Delta Pi Spanish national honor society will hold their initiation ceremonies Friday, as well, from 3-5 p.m., in the Merchants and Planters Bank Auditorium in Comer Hall. A reception will follow in Comer Hall 106.
Wrapping up the events for Friday will be the Sigma Delta Pi photo contest award ceremony, at 4 p.m., in Comer Hall 106.
The International Week events will conclude Monday, Nov. 2, with a talk by The Hon. Claudio Leoncavallo, the Consul General of Switzerland. This will take place at 1 p.m., in the Stephens College of Business, in Morgan Hall 203.
International Week is sponsored by International House and the Department of English and Foreign Languages.
UM group lights the way for suicide prevention
On Sunday, Nov. 8, a team of people from across the University of Montevallo will participate in the 2009 Out of the Darkness Walk at Heardmont Park.
This 5K (3.2 mile) walk is meant to draw attention to the growing problem of suicide in our society and how it can be prevented. The team already has 33 members registered for the walk and has raised close to $1,000 to help fund research and support for family members affected by suicide. Registration at the event starts at 2 p.m., and the walk starts at 3 p.m.
To sign up and participate, visit www.outofthedarkness.org/ and type in the team name, “Illuminating Montevallo,” in the Participant/Team Search box, or contact team captain Megan Reichert at mreicher@forum.montevallo.edu. Fund-raising is encouraged, but not required, so don’t let that hold you back. We’d be happy to have you on the team.
Heardmont Park is located on Highway 119 in Hoover.