'Red Talks' Kicks Off Envision Justice Conference
University Programs and the Volunteer Action Center host RED Talks, a student speaker event, to kick off the annual Envision Justice Conference at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, in Old Main's Giffels Auditorium. Eight student speakers will give short TED Talk-like speeches on four topics: civil rights, sexual assault awareness, environmental justice and mental health. This event is free and open to U of A students, faculty and staff.
This event is sponsored by University Programs through the Office of Student Activities and Volunteer Action Center through the Center for Community Engagement and is supported by the Student Activities Fee. For questions or for accommodations due to disability, please contact the Office of Student Activities, osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255. University Programs is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.
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, health care resources and create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.
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Contacts
University Programs and Volunteer Action Center,
Office of Student Activities
479-575-5255,
osa@uark.edu
Scott Flanagin, executive director of communications
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785,
sflanagi@uark.edu
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