Students Invited to Focus on the Future in Discussion with Chancellor Feb. 12

Chancellor Joe Steinmetz
Whit Pruitt/University Relations

Chancellor Joe Steinmetz

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Chancellor Joe Steinmetz will hold an informal discussion with University of Arkansas students at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the upper Hillside Auditorium Room 206.

The Chancellor's Chat is an opportunity for students to discuss topics related to life on campus, from facilities and resources to safety.

As a part of his "2020: Focus on the Future" series of conversations, Chancellor Steinmetz will highlight some of the action items he has outlined to help distinguish the university in the coming years. He will also take questions from the audience as well as from members of the Associated Student Government and Graduate Professional Student Congress.

"The best way to check the pulse of our campus is to hear directly from students because they know what we're doing well, the areas that could stand improvement and other issues we may not know about yet," Chancellor Steinmetz said. "Students, if you have something on your mind, or ideas to make the university even better, I hope you'll come and share with us."

All students are welcome to attend this free event. Cookies will be served while supplies last.

Chancellor Steinmetz also hosts small groups of students for coffee and casual conversations several times a year and meets regularly with undergraduate and graduate student government representatives.

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 fewer than 3 percent of colleges and 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 that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.

Contacts

John Franklin Thomas, manager of university communications
University Relations
479-575-7430, jfthomas@uark.edu

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