Press Conference Scheduled: Major Announcement

Oct. 19, 2004

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas will hold a press conference at 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, to announce an event that will advance its position as a nationally competitive research institution. All faculty, staff and students as well as the press are invited to come and celebrate.

The announcement will be held in the lobby of the UA Administration Building, located on Maple Street. An audio mult-box will be available for broadcast media.

Media parking will be available in Lot 44, located at the corner of Razorback Road and Maple Street.

Contacts

Charles Crowson, manager of media relations, University Relations, (479) 575-3583, ccrowso@uark.edu

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