Walton Welcomes Students to Campus with Block Party (and Free Food) Wednesday, Aug. 22
The Sam M. Walton College of Business is hosting its annual Walton College Block Party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, on the Linda Sue Shollmier Plaza to welcome students to campus. Free food will be served.
"I look forward to meeting our students at the Block Party every year," said Dean Matthew A. Waller. "Students should join us between classes to grab lunch, meet faculty and staff, and learn about the Walton resources and opportunities."
Students can enjoy free drinks, hot dogs, pizza, chips, and queso, along with music and informational booths set up in the plaza. Organizations and clubs available to Walton students will participate in the event.
The block party is made possible through the generosity of Con Quesos, Juice Palm, drink sponsor Pepsi Beverages Company, and grilling sponsor First Security Bank.
About the Sam M. Walton College of Business: The Sam M. Walton College of Business is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in business education and research. Since its founding at the University of Arkansas in 1926, the Walton College has grown to become the state's premier college of business – as well as a nationally competitive business school. The Walton College has been ranked as a top 30 public business college by U.S. News & World Report for more than a dozen years in a row.
Contacts
Nidhi Dahiya, manager, Behavioral Business Research Lab
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-7590,
NDahiya@walton.uark.edu
Lori McLemore, marketing and communications officer
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-5021,
mclemore@uark.edu
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