Music Education Student to Lobby Congress About Importance of Music in Schools
Robert Edwards, a University of Arkansas music education student, will represent the state of Arkansas at the National Association for Music Education's Collegiate Advocacy Summit, June 22-24.
Rob will meet face to face with U.S. legislators and their staffs in Senate and Representative offices on Capitol Hill engaging in discussions about the importance of music education in the public schools. He will also participate in advocacy training that he will be able to bring back and share with our local University of Arkansas collegiate NAfME chapter. Rob currently serves as president of the University of Arkansas chapter of the National Association for Music Education.
Contacts
Daniel Abrahams, visiting assistant professor of music education
Music
479-575-2559,
abrahams@uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.