All Are Welcome at the Fulbright Birthday Celebration

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – On Tuesday, April 9, the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences will celebrate the 108^th anniversary of Sen. Fulbright’s birth and the 50^th anniversary of A Concert of Free Nations.

Last year, the college began a tradition of commemorating the birthday of the former university president and U.S. senator with a homecoming party for the Fulbright statue and a birthday celebration. This year, the practice continues with recounting some of Fulbright’s thoughts on international policy coupled with birthday cake, lemonade, music and drama.

“We hope the entire community will join us for this celebration of J. William Fulbright’s life and his contributions to the University of Arkansas and the world,” said Robin Roberts, dean of Fulbright College. “As a former president of the university, his legacy is important to all of us, and as the college that bears his name, we are committed to ensuring that his idea of peace through education continues.”

The celebration will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the west side of Old Main and will include music by members of the HogWild Band, a dramatic interpretation of A Concert of Free Nations by students in the department of drama, and remarks by Dean Robin Roberts.