Newswire to Hold Distribution From Dec. 16 Through Jan. 1, 2018
The University of Arkansas Newswire email will not be distributed from Dec. 16 through Jan. 1, 2018, after the fall commencement and until university offices reopen in the new year. Distribution will resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, the first day of the January Intersession classes.
Non-essential university offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, with classes resuming on Monday, Nov. 27.
Articles to be published in 2018 can be submitted throughout the holiday period. Submit articles via the online submission form at news.uark.edu/articles/submit. Student organizations promoting events that are funded through Associated Student Government appropriations should contact the Office of Student Activities at osa@uark.edu and submit articles about their events to that office first.
Contacts
Charlie Alison, executive editor
University Relations
479-575-6731,
calison@uark.edu
Headlines
Honors College to Host Pulse Discussion Around Baltimore Bridge Accident
The Honors College will present a panel of faculty with expertise on engineering, labor history and supply chain to discuss the impact of the accident at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Gearhart Hall, room 258.
Entrepreneurial Path Follows Tradition and Family Legacy
When Blanca Ruiz made a pivotal career decision to pursue a newfound passion rooted in a family legacy, she took advantage of training through the U of A Small Business Center.
'Peace' Sculpture by Native American Artist Dedicated at Adohi Hall
The 33-inch high bronze sculpture, created by Native American artist Retha Walden Gambaro in 1997, features a dove in two hands and titled simply "Peace," was donated by Richard Anderson and John Berry.
Cyber Careers with University SFS Alum Calvin Franz on April 25th
Alumnus Calvin Franz will be joining the CyberHogs RSO to talk about what it's like post-graduation as a cybersecurity developer in the public sector at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at J.B. Hunt Center room 0216.
Take a Study Break in Mullins Library
As finals approach, the University Libraries have teamed up with partners across campus to offer study breaks in the east lobby of Mullins Library that are free and open to all U of A students.