Support the Pam Lucas Falcon Pantry
“Thank you for calling the University of Montevallo’s Office of Communication Arts, Divisions of Theatre and Communication Studies. This is Pam; how can I help you?”
This was the greeting that so many students (and their parents) would hear when they called the Department of Theatre throughout their time at UM. Most people would assume “how can I help you” was limited to registering for classes or obtaining scholarship information. Those who knew Pam Lucas knew she meant, “I’m here for you in any way I can be; what do you need?” and that is why and how she became a secondary mom to two decades of Montevallo students from 1997 to 2016.
Her daughter, Adrian Lucas, shared, “My mom left the most nurturing legacy in the halls of Reynolds. For the hundreds of new students that she met over the years, she welcomed them with a smile of acceptance and the warmth of home. She helped whenever she was needed and thought of others’ needs before she was even asked. She didn’t judge; she loved and supported. She was precise, organized to the extreme and the definition of a classy, beautiful woman. Her students weren’t a number to her. She upheld the priceless personal atmosphere that nurtured the family within the theatre and communication programs.”
A former student shared, “My favorite memories of Mrs. Pam are simply sitting on the benches in the back of Reynolds where she was always smiling to sit and listen to the frustrations of a college student, usually while sharing her snack. Her compassion, accompanied by tough love, was the much-needed ‘mother figure’ that I needed through my college years and for that, I will be forever grateful.”
For nearly 30 years, Pam was a beloved part of the University, known not only for her dedication but also for her kindness—always keeping snacks on hand and quietly ensuring that no student, as long as she could help it, went hungry. Though she retired nearly a decade ago, her impact remains, and in honor of her lasting legacy, alumni, faculty, and staff are coming together to name the Falcon Food Pantry after Pam, creating a tribute to her generosity that will continue supporting students in need.
The UM Falcon Food Pantry supports students facing food insecurity by offering nutritious meals, snacks, toiletries, and other essential items. By meeting these basic needs, the Pantry helps students stay focused on their studies, promotes well-being, and fosters a caring campus community where everyone belongs and has the resources they need to succeed.
We invite you to be part of this meaningful effort by making a gift to the Pam Lucas Falcon Pantry fund. Once the $20,000 goal is reached, we will surprise Pam with a special naming ceremony, along with a list of every donor who helped make this tribute possible.
Join us in celebrating Pam’s impact—make your gift today and help continue her legacy of assisting students in need.
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Please make checks payable to the University of Montevallo Foundation with “Pam Lucas Pantry” on the memo line and mail to:
University Advancement
Station 6215, Meroney House
Montevallo, AL 35115
