U of A Rome Center 30th Anniversary Celebration to Be Live-Streamed April 4-5
The University of Arkansas Rome Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The center is hosting an academic conference April 4-5 in the Eternal City to mark the occasion.
A live stream of the events from the historic Palazzo Taverna will be available on the Rome Center webpage.
The conference topics are about the benefits of living and learning in a cultural destination like Rome. Rome Center students, alumni and faculty with ties to the Rome Center will make presentations.
John Ochsendorf and Mauro Canali will give keynote lectures at the event.
Ochsendorf is the director of the American Academy in Rome. He is also a professor of architecture and engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Canali is a professor emeritus of contemporary history at the University of Camerino. He is also an adviser to the American Academy in Rome.
The conference kicks off at 7:30 a.m. CST on Thursday, April 4. The full conference agenda is available on the Rome Center webpage.
About the Rome Center: The University of Arkansas found the Rome Center in 1989. It was originally established as a study abroad program for architecture students. The Rome Center now offers diverse program options across the academic disciplines. In addition to serving U of A students, the center serves students from six other universities and has academic partnerships across Italy and Europe.
Topics
Contacts
Amanda Cantu, director of communications
Graduate School and International Education
479-575-5809,
amandcan@uark.edu
Headlines
U of A's Inspirational Chorale Makes Its Carnegie Hall Debut
The U of A's Inspirational Chorale took center stage at Carnegie Hall in March, performing under the direction of professor Jeffrey Murdock to a packed audience at the iconic Stern Auditorium.
The State of Economics With Mervin Jebaraj Set for June 5
U of A economist Mervin Jebaraj will analyze state's economic trends and regional issues in an upcoming talk. Preregistration is required by May 31.
Faculty Demonstrate Dedication to Student Success Through Teaching Credentials
Eight faculty members from across the U of A have earned the prestigious Association of College and University Educators certification in Effective College Teaching.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Boost Arkansas Animal Science Research
Aranyak Goswami, a bioinformatics specialist, will work with three different departments to boost the research arm of the U of A System Division of Agriculture.
College of Education and Health Professions Doctoral Student Picked for Grosvenor Fellowship
Jessica Culver, a doctoral student in the College of Education and Health Professions Adult and Lifelong Learning program, has been selected as a member of the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship.