Students With Refugees invites the campus community to an interactive outdoor pop-up exhibit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 26, at the Arkansas Union Mall. The pop-up event will allow patrons to walk through exhibits and learn about some of the things current refugees are facing, life in a refugee camp, as well as how they can support refugees here in Northwest Arkansas. Attendees will also receive a free snack from Thai E San.

There are an estimated 26 million people worldwide that have had to flee their homes due to a fear of persecution, making them refugees. Northwest Arkansas is home to the only refugee resettlement agency in the state - Canopy NWA. As a result, our community has resettled and welcomed 192 refugees. These refugees have gone through the long process of fleeing their homes, seeking protection in a refugee camp, resettlement, vetting by the United States government, and ultimately finding a new home by Canopy NWA. This event will spotlight some of the work of Canopy NWA and help guests to learn about the experiences of their refugee neighbors' right here in Northwest Arkansas. As well as the global conflicts that have caused these individuals to have to flee.

COVID-19 precautions for this event: Wear a face covering; maintain six feet social distancing; wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. Please do not attend if you are sick. Event staff will ensure frequently touched surfaces are cleaned. Visit health.uark.edu/coronavirus/ for the latest U of A information and resources regarding COVID-19 impacts.

This event is supported by the Student Activities Fee as a funded event by the Associated Student Government and is free to all currently-enrolled University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, students who pay the student activities fee. For questions about the event or for accommodations due to disability please contact Julianna Kantner, jmkantne@uark.edu, or call 913-808-1424.