Pandemic Presents Opportunity for Teacher to Advance Teaching Skills
Candice Groves, a teacher at Blytheville, pursued a master's degree during COVID-19, a process that gave her new tools each week to help her students both online and when they returned to the classroom.
Sensory Test Opportunity for $20 Amazon Gift Card
Researchers are looking for participants for a one-day, one-session 20-30-minute taste test. You will be compensated with a $20 Amazon electronic gift card upon the completion of the test.
Data Science Students Win Poster Competition
Amy Hoang and Samuel Trout won first place in the Undergraduate Poster Competition, and Vasavi Surisetty, a graduate assistant for the DART project, won first place in the Graduate Poster Competition.
Early Voting on Campus: Cast Your Ballot at the Alumni House
If you're registered to vote in Washington County, you can cast an early ballot at the U of A Alumni House at the southwest corner of Maple Street and Razorback Road on Oct. 28-30.
Inaugural Freshman Class Mixer Wednesday
The Freshman Mixer will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, on the Union Mall with carnival style games, live DJ, carnival-style foods and more.
Is Your Password Secure?
With cyber threats evolving constantly, it's critical to ensure your passwords are strong, unique and securely managed. Here are some tips for protecting your passwords.
Applications Opening Soon for GORP's Spring 2025 Cohort
The flagship business incubator at the U of A, the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program, will open applications for its seventh cohort of companies on Friday.
Changes to Employee Benefits in 2025
The annual benefits open enrollment period for U of A employees to select plans for 2025 will begin on Oct. 21 and will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 4. Expect an open enrollment task in your Workday inbox.
Indigenous Employee Resource Group Meeting to Be Held Thursday
Faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students are invited to participate in the Indigenous Employee Resource Group lunch meeting taking place froom 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Ana Bridges Named Provost's Faculty Resource Fellow
The Office of the Provost has named Bridges the Provost's Faculty Resource Fellow for the 2024-25 academic year. Her appointment will begin Tuesday and will end June 30, 2025.
Journalism's Larry Foley Named Journalism Educator of the Year
The award recognizes Foley's significant contributions to journalism education and his impact on the field both within and beyond the state of Arkansas.
Bumpers College Staff
Bumpers College Selects 20 Students From 10 Majors to Serve as 2024-25 Ambassadors
The ambassador program promotes the Bumpers College family by being inclusive, knowledgeable and resourceful, professional and approachable, appreciating diversity, showing the family aspect of the college.
Chieko Hara
University Celebrates Staff at Annual Employee Appreciation Banquet
Chancellor Charles Robinson welcomed attendees, thanked staff members and recognized the hard work of the many employees honored as part of the event.
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DOE Funds Research That Could Lead to Faster, Energy Efficient Computers
U of A physicists Charles Paillard, Laurent Bellaiche and Gregory Salamo will investigate at the atomic level a ferroelectric material that could be integrated into existing silicon computing platforms.
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U of A Inspirational Chorale to Present 'The Evolution of Praise' Concert Wednesday
The free concert will showcase a vibrant blend of gospel songs, spirituals, hymnals and contemporary gospel. The concert will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center.
