All of Gretchen Schol's classes today, Friday, January 29 have been cancelled. Ms. Schol is out sick today, so be sure to wish her a mental 'Get Well Soon' while you're relaxing instead of sitting in class!

Essie Neal, better known as “Essie the Blues Lady,” will present a free blues concert on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium on campus at the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton. The concert, part of the college’s Black History Month tribute, will be open to the public and free of charge. Neal performs frequently in festivals, schools, and numerous venues across Arkansas. Born to a musical family in and raised in central Arkansas, she learned to play the guitar at twelve years of age. Neal says “When the chores were done and the sun set in the evening, it was music time.” Her father played several instruments and her mother sang while she and her sisters and brothers would listen for hours. Determined to learn to play, Neal started picking her dad’s guitar when he was at work. She formed an all-female blues band, “Queen Bee and the Soul Seekers” in the 1970’s and toured Arkansas and surrounding states. Through the years, she has played...

Playing Intramural B-ball? Check out this note: "This is just a reminder about the MANDATORY meeting for Intramural Basketball today during X-Period in the Admissions Office. One person from each team must attend. Also, the beginning date for the first Basketball game has been moved from Feb. 3rd to Feb. 10th. If you do not have a team, you will be placed on a FREE AGENT team. Each person must attend the meeting. Please come by the Admissions Office if you have any questions!"

Hope you're all enjoying this coooooold January day. Just a few things on the daily agenda: Students: Tomorrow is the deadline to sign up for the Get in Shape by Spring Break* contest. If you wanna' lose some weight and gain some cash, be sure to sign up in the University Center Lobby or the Study Room in the Kirk Building. See contest guidelines here . Those of you already signed up - watch your E-mail and the CampusLink blog to learn about the dreaded first weigh-in! *Sponsored by your Student Government Association UACCM has announced the Chancellor's Scholar and Academic Honor lists for the fall 2008 semester. Check out the full list here . Don't forget to join us on Facebook . Become a fan and follow us there, too!

Well, there's stuff falling from the sky, but it's not frozen. So at this point, it looks like campus will be open tomorrow. Be careful driving in! If anything changes, we'll be sure to let you know.

Well, it's official. The UACCM campus will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to the crazy freezin' weather! So don't set your alarm, enjoy your day off, and BE CAREFUL! Check back with the blog for any further announcements.

Here you have it...our first official closing of 2009. From Darren Jones, vice chancellor for student services: "Due to worsening road conditions in the Morrilton area, evening classes have been cancelled for Monday, January 26, 2009. This includes any class beginning at 4:00 pm or later." Stay tuned for any further info.

Looks like the next couple of days could be interesting in the weather department. Check back here when you roll out of bed in the morning to find out if campus will be closed. As soon as I know, you'll know! Now make a wish...