Campus police at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton want to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. In order to enforce this reminder, UACCM public safety officers will be stepping up enforcement. UACCM campus police officers’ efforts are part of a larger, national Click It or Ticket mobilization that runs May 18 through May 31. As motorists take to the roads, law enforcement officials across the nation will be ensuring that everyone buckles up. “As the summer vacation season takes off, we want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safe and sound,” said Senior Campus Police Officer Richard Ates. “If you are not wearing your seat belt, you will be ticketed.” According to the new data released from the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half of the 21,132 passenger vehicle occupants who were killed on our nation’s roadways in 2013 were not wearing their seat belts. That is 10,566 lives ...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton will show “American Sniper” next Tuesday, May 19, for Starlight Cinema, a free community movie night. The movie will start at sundown, around 8:30 p.m., on the lawn outside the Fine Arts Auditorium at UACCM. The free event is not ticketed, and guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. A free concession stand will open at 8:15 p.m. with popcorn and drinks while supplies last. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Fine Arts Auditorium. This film was selected for Starlight Cinema as a tribute to veterans and in honor of Memorial Day. “American Sniper” is a biopic of Chris Kyle (played by Bradley Cooper), the most-celebrated sniper in American military history. In the aftermath of 9/11, Kyle decides to serve his country by becoming a Navy SEAL. The closer he gets to achieving his goals during repeat tours of duty, the more fellow soldiers he sees die, and the further he drifts fro...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton announces its spring commencement, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the H.B. White Auditorium at Morrilton High School. The schedule for the designated times for each field of study are: May 9, 10:00 a.m. ceremony: - Associate of Arts in General Education - General Studies - Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology - Automotive Collision Repair Technology - Automotive Service Technology - Computer Information Systems      -Computer Maintenance - Drafting May 9, 1:00 p.m. ceremony: - Associate of Arts in Teaching (All Tracks) - Associate of Science in Business - Associate of Science (All Focus Areas) - Business      -Accounting      -Business Office Technology      -Retail Marketing      -Technical Certificate - Early Childhood Development - Emergency Medical T...

The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton announces this year’s first “Starlight Cinema,” a free community movie night. The event will feature “Big Hero 6” Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the UACCM campus. For this feature, UACCM is partnering with Community Service, Inc. to host a special smoke-free movie event.  In an effort to promote health and wellness, this unique event features a movie that depicts no use of tobacco products, a practice that is commonly shown on the silver screen.  Community Service Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Shannon Cook will be on-site with a display of literature and educational aids depicting the harmful effects of tobacco-use.  Prior to show time, ads created by Arkansas students through the Big Pitch Film Festival will be shown. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  The free event is not ticketed, and guests may seat themselves on a first-come, first-served basis.  A free concession stand wil...

The Earle Love Child Study Center is currently accepting applications for two slots in the toddler classroom for children ages 12-36 months.  Tuition is $125 per week.  One slot will be available May 11, and one slot will be available June 1.  For more information about these openings or to obtain an application, contact ELCSC Director Adrianne Crow by calling 501-977-2018 or emailing crow@uaccm.edu.

FOR ADULTS LOOKING FOR CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Participants will rotate through all of the following programs of study during this FREE workshop: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration-  Learn how to properly read, review, and draw a schematic before demonstrating your wiring skills on a practice board. Automotive Collision Repair-  By experimenting with mixing ratios and toners, you will discover how to create an automotive color. Automotive Service Technology-  While building a remote control car, you will experiment with basic parts replacement and learn about ratios used in transmissions. Business – Accounting, Business Office Technology, and Retail Marketing-  You will enhance your critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills while participating in the creation of a business simulation. Computer Information Systems Technology-  After you completely disassemble a personal computer, you will race against the clock to reassemble the...