NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

College Night Tickets 

College Night ticket information is now available online. Please be sure to note the specifics for each on sale date listed.

Online Registration for Undergraduate Research Day 2020 Now Open

To register online for Undergraduate Research Day 2020, please visit this link. UR Day registration will close on Friday, Feb. 7. Undergraduate Research Day 2020 will be held Wednesday, March 18, in Harman Hall. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Questions can be emailed to Dr. Cindy Tidwell or Tonja Battle at URProgram@montevallo.edu.

Need Tutoring?

We have it at the LEC(Learning Enrichment Center)and it’s FREE! Stop by the LEC to set up one-on-one tutoring appointments or to check out our drop-in tutoring schedule. We are located on the lower level of Carmichael Library. You can also check the LEC webpage or email us at enrichment@montevallo.edu. For questions, call 205-665-6113.

Vessel Coffee Co. Food Truck on Campus

Vessel Coffee Co. will be set up outside Anna Irvin Dining Hall every Tuesday and Thursday this spring semester from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Paycheck Checkup

The Internal Revenue Service has released the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, and it is significantly different from previous versions. The IRS is not requiring all employees to complete the revised form and has designed the withholding tables to work with both the new 2020 and prior year forms. However, certain employees will be required to use the new form:

1. Those hired in 2020 

2. Anyone who makes withholding changes during 2020  

Even though a revised form may not be required, it is recommended that all employees perform a “paycheck checkup” to see if any adjustments to current withholdings are warranted.

To conduct the checkup, you can use the IRS’s Tax Withholding Estimator. To effectively use the estimator, it is helpful to have a copy of your most recent pay stub and tax return. If you do not submit a new Form W-4, withholding will continue based on your previously submitted form.

Employees choosing to complete the new 2020 Form W-4 should carefully read the form instructions.

1. You MUST complete Steps 1 and 5.

2. Steps 2, 3 and 4 are optional, but completing them may help ensure that your federal income tax withholding will more accurately match your tax liability.

The IRS has also published Frequently Asked Questions that you may find helpful as you complete the form. Please note: University of Montevallo Human Resources and Payroll staff are not tax advisors and may not assist employees in completing the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator or the 2020 Form W-4. If you require assistance in either of these areas, contact a personal tax advisor.

Montevallo Today Winter 2020

The latest edition of Montevallo Today is out now. Learn about current students, alumni and stakeholders making an impact on the bricks and around the world. You can find an accessible version of Montevallo Today at montevallo.edu/montevallo-today.

EVENTS

BSS Brown Bag

Wednesday, Jan. 22, at noon, in UMOM 201

Dr. Jim McDonald, professor of anthropology, will discuss “Human Value and Endemic Precarity in Guatemala: Life and Death in a Fragile Neoliberal State.” Please join us for a fascinating discussion. We invite the entire campus community to attend. For more details, please contact Dr. Clark Hultquist.

Club Interest Meeting: Montevallo American Marketing Association

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3:30 p.m., in Morgan 101

Join the Montevallo AMA for a club interest meeting. There will be free lemonade and cookies. 

AAUW Book Chat

Thursday, Jan. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m., in the J.A. Brown Room of Carmichael Library

Please join the American Association of University Women for a book talk. AAUW member Dr. Anna Lott, with help from David Haws, will facilitate a discussion of Tara Westover’s bestseller “Educated: A Memoir.” Have you read (or want to read) the book? Come chat! Everyone is welcome.

ACT Prep Course

Saturday, Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in Wills Hall

The University of Montevallo will host a single-day ACT prep course for local high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The $110 single-day course covers all ACT test subjects with in-class practice testing and includes lunch and a snack. Each participant will also receive a copy of the official ACT prep book, a math review card and other resources. Children of UM employees and students receiving free and reduced lunch get a 20 percent discount. Register online now or contact Sarah Hendren, director of partnerships and outreach, at 205-665-6077.

Eating Disorder Workshop

Thursday, Jan. 30, from 3 to 4 p.m., in Wills 200

Counseling Services will host an Eating Disorder Workshop for faculty, staff and students. The workshop will provide an overview of eating disorders, signs of distress and resources to assist students. If you are interested in attending, please email counseling@montevallo.edu. Light refreshments will be served.

Workshop: “Play Therapy for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence”

Friday, Jan. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Student Retreat Center

The University of Montevallo chapter of the counseling honor society Chi Sigma Iota will host a workshop presented by the Alabama Association for Play Therapy entitled “Play Therapy for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence.” All are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Dr. James Jackson.

Student Highlights

Senior BFA Theatre major Amber Hayes recently spent nine days in NYC participating in the LINK program at The Growing Studio. This program selects 15 college seniors from more than 500 auditions around the U.S. to coach them and connect them to agents and casting directors in the professional industry. Hayes will also participate in the Theatre Department’s Unified Senior Showcase with The Growing Studio in March 2020 and plans to move to NYC after graduation to pursue an acting career.