The Arkansas Union invites any interested students, faculty, or staff at the University of Arkansas to participate for free in the virtual Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Region II Conference, this Nov. 4-5. This conference, being held online for the first time ever, brings together community builders and campus programmers from the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri.

Typical educational session topics include student leadership, campus activities, space design and management, team development, social justice, and other topics related to building and maintaining diverse, active communities on campus.

"The Union is pleased to offer this conference to the entire campus, for free" said Rob Stagni, director of the Arkansas Union. "It's our hope that folks around the university will take this opportunity, attend a few educational sessions, and have some great ideas to bring to their respective units… all for absolutely no cost." Previously, the conference has cost between $100-250 per person, but the Union has paid this year's institutional registration, resulting in a free opportunity for the entire campus. The University of Arkansas hosted the ACUI Region II Conference in 2019 and has won awards for staff and programs held on campus at past conferences.

Any interested parties must still register for the conference using their UARK email address, although they will not be charged for attending. Information about the conference, including relevant dates and educational information, can be found at the ACUI regional conference website.

The Arkansas Union is a department within the Division of Student Affairs.

About the Arkansas Union: As the living room of campus, the Arkansas Union offers an open and inclusive atmosphere for gathering, learning, and engaging in the campus community. The site of over 10,000 annual events and reservations, the Arkansas Union seeks to satisfy the ever-changing needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests by providing professional services and supporting unique and diverse programs.

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, dining, and health care resources, and we create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.