Hunt Building Tops Out
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On Thursday, April 6, the University of Arkansas will host a topping-out event to celebrate construction of the J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. Center for Academic Excellence. The facility will serve as a technical resource for students and faculty in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering and the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Construction site on Buchanan Ave. (Corner of Harmon Ave. & W. William St.);
SPEAKERS:
- John White, chancellor, University of Arkansas
- Dave Gearhart, vice chancellor for university advancement, University of Arkansas
- J.B. Hunt representatives
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: During the ceremony
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Before and after the ceremony
PARKING: Available in the Harmon Avenue Parking Facility at Gate 4 on W. William St.
RAIN LOCATION: 8th level of the Harmon Avenue Parking Facility
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Contacts
Danielle Povar,
manager of development communications
Office
of University Relations
(479) 575-7346 or dpovar@uark.edu
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