Walton College Hosts Block Party for Business Students on Aug. 26

Flier by Paula Lawrence, Walton College

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Sam M. Walton College of Business is hosting its 23rd annual Walton College Block Party between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Shollmier Plaza, to welcome students to campus.

"During the Block Party, students can meet faculty, learn about student organizations and grab lunch," said Interim Dean Matthew A. Waller. "It's a fun and informative way to kick off the fall semester."

Walton students, faculty and staff will enjoy free hot dogs, pizza, frozen custard and drinks, along with music and informational booths set up along the plaza courtyard area. Organizations and clubs available to Walton students will participate in the event.

The Block Party is made possible through sponsors Pepsi, Shake's Frozen Custard, Frito Lay and Marvin's Savers Club Fayetteville.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.

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