Walton College to Host Block Party for Business Students on Wednesday, Aug. 23

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Sam M. Walton College of Business is hosting its 26th annual Walton College Block Party  from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Linda Sue Shollmier Plaza to welcome students to campus.

"It is fun, free and great way for students to meet the faculty, staff and senior leadership at Walton," said Dean Matthew A. Waller. "I hope Walton students will stop by on their way to class to grab lunch, say hello and learn about the resources available to them."

Students will enjoy free drinks, hot dogs, pizza, frozen custard, chips and queso, 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 food and drink sponsors Pepsi Beverages Company, Shake's Frozen Custard, Frito Lay and Con Quesos restaurant.

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.