U of A Travel Discussion Group Forming
“UA Travel Talk” is the tentative name of a new group being formed by University of Arkansas professor James Hammons and retired Vice Chancellor Richard Hudson.
Open to all current and former U of A employees interested in discussing and sharing tips about international and domestic travel, the initial meeting is set for 4 p.m.Tuesday, Sept. 22, at of the fourth floor of the Administration Building in the Hudson Conference Room.
Future meetings likely will feature slideshows from various trips, advice regarding destinations, ideas for future travel, etc.
If interested and unable to attend the Sept. 22 meeting, contact Hammons or Hudson to learn of future sessions.
Contacts
James Hammons, professor
Rehabilitation, Human Resources, and Communication Disorders
479-575-5113,
jhammons@uark.edu
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