WELCOME CLASS of 2021

WELCOME TO SENIOR SUCCESS!

Over the next 6 weeks, we will do some crucial work to make sure you are ready for your Senior Year. You will notice there are multiple assignments, as well as multiple ways you will access the documents, start scholarships, and get the "inside track" to know when everything is due.

Joining our Senior Success Seminars will be the AWESOME Master Tutor Jamaica Dunigan.  Throughout the summer, we will also have special guests to address important topics.

Each Senior Academic Development (aka Senior Success) will have a short video (probably no more than 15 minutes).  If at all possible, please watch it LIVE on Zoom, so if you have questions, you won't have to type them, submit them, and then wait for a response.  It WILL be recorded...or so we hope.

So, get ready!  We have LOTS to do!

• Go to the ZOOM link in the next assignment.

• Add your email to get the UMUB Seniors blog (this can be your UM email, your Gmail, or both)!  It is in the lower RIGHT hand section on this page.

• Follow the NOTES with each assignment.

COVID-19 Relief

From SCHOLLY

Apply today to receive $200 in cash assistance to help cover expenses during this global crisis. This application takes less than two minutes.

“At Scholly, we’re proud to be known for big scholarship and student loan payoff payoffs. But in these unprecedented times, we believe it’s our duty to help as many students and their families as possible. By providing $200 in cash assistance, we aim to provide essential financial help to buy groceries, health supplies, and other necessities to those in need. If you’re a student, parent of a student, or graduate, we encourage you to apply today.

Complete your application below. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and are subject to approval and available funds.”

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR UMUB SENIORS

Good morning!  

We have another scholarship offering.  Save this format, as you will use it in several other applications that are not as narrow as this one.

Marlena Hayes Memorial Scholarship $500

Here are the guidelines:

• Picture (See sample)
• 400-600 word essay
• Introduce yourself
• Goals
• Involvement in UB
• Community involvement and/or leadership
• Choice of college you hope to attend (can go under goals with your choice of major)
• Plans on pursuing a health care field

CLICK HERE FOR A SAMPLE FROM LAST YEAR
Marlena Hayes Memorial Scholarship Sample

Due to Mrs. Buff (buffmj@montevallo.edu)

April 15, 2020

What qualifies as a health care field?

• Any type of Medical or PreMed major
• Physical Therapy
• Nursing
• Lab technician
• Mental Health Counseling

Thinking of YOU

Update for March 14th activities and beyond

SENIORS, 

Please help us pass the word along:

NO SUPER SATURDAY, ACT TESTING, or CAREER DAY tomorrow, March 14th.

Due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, and out of concern for the safety of our campus community, the University of Montevallo will extend its spring break, March 16-27.  Beginning Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 10, classes will be taught online and via other alternative instructional methods. 

THEREFORE, WE WILL NOT HAVE ON CAMPUS TRIO UPWARD BOUND WEEKDAY SESSIONS ON MARCH 31 and APRIL 6.  

However, will offer online tutoring.  For students needing assistance with tutoring (including online assignments from your school), scholarships, and/or want to work on ACT Skills, TRIO Upward Bound Programs can help.  Please contact Mrs. Buff (205) 516-5007 (buf2teach@gmail.com) or Jamaica (251) 767-7193 (jamaicadunigan@gmail.com). 

These decisions are based on current best practices from the CDC and public health officials regarding social distancing as a prevention strategy for disease transmission. This remains a fluid situation and UM will continue to monitor it closely.

   

Please continue to monitor, montevallo.edu/coronavirus-information throughout the coming weeks for regular updates.

Keep in touch and stay healthy!

SENIOR UPDATES March 10, 2020

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW

March 16-17   BRIDGE INTERVIEWS

• Watch for email with more details.
• Plan to attend EARLY FRESHMAN ORIENTATION at UM on April 24th.  

April 14  Deadline for CE and CS credit 

• For UB scholarships
• For info on ALL scholarships.

April 21, 2020  COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

• Wear your college T Shirt (or College Colors)
• Invite your parents
• Get ready to SMILE

MORE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME

May 5  UB AWARDS 

• All seniors will receive some level of a book scholarship.
• DRESS UP!

I'M BACK!

I'm back, and I CAN'T WAIT to see you Tuesday, March 10th.  We have another important Senior Success during the 3rd block (the only one in March).  In this session, I will discuss:

• Bridge Interview Dates
• UB Scholarships...and I KNOW you want to know about these
• College Signing Date
• March and April Scholarships
• May 4 Awards Ceremony

I am so thankful to be getting healthier and I want to hear about all of you!