Black Employee Resource Group Welcomes Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students Back to Campus
Tailgates are Back for 2024!!!
The Black Employee Resource Group is excited to welcome our faculty, staff and graduate students back to campus! We have two exciting free events planned for the month of September, and we would love for you to join us. If you are not a BERG member, please register: ergsregistration.
Event 1: Razorback Football Tailgate
Date: Saturday, Sept.14
Location: Arkansas Alumni Association at Tusk 1 and Tusk 2
Join us for a spirited tailgate before the big game! The first 30 members to register will receive a catered meal sponsored by BERG. Use the coupon code: BERG (one code per faculty/staff/graduate student for this game only) when registering.
After reaching our 30 member limit, you can still come and "Call the Hogs" and/or purchase a meal:
Catered Meal Ticket Registration: Open through Thursday of Game Week
- Student/Adult Price: $15
- Ages 2-7: Free
- Walk-Up Registration: $25
After the first 30 registrations, you can still attend the tailgate for free, but meals will not be sponsored. You can use the link below to register for a meal.
Tailgates information - Register Now
Event 2: A Raisin in the Sun Performance
Date: Sunday, Sept. 15
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: TheatreSquared
Please join us for a special performance of A Raisin in the Sun, followed by a reception. This is our "Let's Meet Up" and have a good time weekend, so please come out and join us!
The first 40 members to register will receive a complimentary ticket from BERG and be our guest for a reception immediately following the performance. This is a great opportunity to connect with members from other Employee Resource Groups in Northwest Arkansas.
Registration is limited to one per faculty, staff or graduate student. Use the following link to sign up: raisininthesunsignup.
Registration is required for both events. Please follow the instructions provided to secure your spot.
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Contacts
Angela Mosley-Monts, director of belonging and engagement
Department of Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX
479-387-9248,
ammonts@uark.edu
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