Former NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice will deliver a moderated question and answer session as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee's series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Bud Walton Arena. No tickets are required to attend the event.

The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. at the Bud Walton south entrance only. Any questions about the event should be directed towards Student Involvement & Leadership at osa@uark.edu.

Rice is widely recognized as the best wide receiver to ever play in the NFL. He played for the San Francisco 49ers for 15 years, winning three Super Bowls and one Super Bowl MVP. After his time with the 49ers, Rice spent three years with the Oakland Raiders and one year with the Seattle Seahawks before retiring in 2005. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. A 13-time pro-bowler, Rice holds the record for the most NFL records, including most touchdowns scored, most yards receiving and most receptions.

Since leaving the NFL, Rice has been a sports analyst for ESPN and NBC and appeared on numerous other television shows, including Dancing with the Stars. He has co-authored two books, including New York Times bestseller Super Bowl 50: 50 Years 50 Moments. In 2020 along with his family, Rice launched a lifestyle brand called G.O.A.T. Fuel, which aims to empower greatness.

The U of A Police Department will be responsible for traffic flow and security at all of the evening's events. Special security measures will be in place at Bud Walton Arena for the lecture. Each person entering the arena will be required to pass through a security checkpoint, and attendees should allow extra time for security procedures.

This event will follow the U of A Department of Athletics policy on items that are not allowed in the lecture venue and can be found on the Arkansas Razorbacks website.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Alcoholic beverages, baby seats/carriers/baby strollers, backpacks, bags of any kind (except when used for medical or childcare needs), beach balls, inflatable toys or laser pointers, coolers, ice chests or thermal containers, explosives, guns, knives or weapons, folding chairs or stools, food and beverages, noisemakers of any type, personal heaters, signs and banners of any kind, tobacco of any kind (including e-cigarettes), umbrellas, video cameras, selfie sticks, drones and pets.

PERMITTED ITEMS

The Athletics Department's clear bag policy will be in effect for this event and is intended to enhance public safety while minimizing time spent searching bags at gate security checkpoints.

Each attendee is permitted to bring in only one clear bag and/or a small clutch purse. Those attending are encouraged to arrive early, know which items are prohibited and avoid bringing a bag, if at all possible.

All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry. All bags and purses not meeting the above requirements will not be permitted. Although permitted, childcare items, including diapers, must also be carried in an approved clear bag.

This event is sponsored by the Distinguished Lectures Committee through the Student Involvement and Leadership and is supported by the Student Activities Fee. For questions or for accommodations due to disability, please contact the Office of Student Activities at osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255.

The Distinguished Lectures Committee is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.

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