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Fulbright TEA Scholars Return to Home Countries, Apply Lessons Learned at U of A During Pandemic
The Northwest Arkansas community recently said goodbye to 27 teachers from 25 countries who participated in an English teacher professional development program.
U of A's Portuguese Program Director Hosts Virtual Info Session April 7
Assistant professor Edvan Brito, director of the Portuguese Program, will provide an overview of the program during a virtual meeting from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. Students can join online or by phone.
New Course Coming in Fall 2020: Made in Italy
Consider taking Made in Italy (ITAL 3983: Special Topics) from 3:05-5:35 p.m. Mondays. This course counts towards the Italian minor and the Italian business specialization. Taught in English.
Study Abroad Program Cancelations Extended
The university will cancel all summer university-sanctioned and coordinated study abroad programs through the end of the summer semester in August.
U of A-Sanctioned Study Abroad Travel Canceled Through June 15
Decisions regarding university-sanctioned study-abroad trips departing after June 15 will be made later this spring.
Roque Viera Selected as February Student Leader of the Month
Roque Viera has been selected as the Student Leader of the Month for February. Roque is majoring in mechanical engineering and serving as president of the Panamanian Student Organization.
University Suspends Student Travel for Countries With CDC Risk Levels 2-3
New international travel recommendations for faculty and staff included in latest university update.
U of A Students Visit Senegal to Evaluate Sport Education Method, Foster Mutual Understanding
Seventeen sports leaders from Senegal visited the U of A six months ago to learn an innovative method for teaching sports to children. Last month, U of A students visited Senegal to see how it was going.
University Celebrates International Peace Corps Week
The University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education is hosting a celebration of Peace Corps Day from noon-1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, in the Holcombe Hall classroom.
The Late Great Layla Murad: Egypt's Jewish-Muslim Superstar, Tonight
Hanan Hammad of Texas Christian University will give a lecture about Layla Murad: Egypt's Jewish-Muslim singing star at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, in Gearhart Hall Room 26.