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Housing Department Looks For an Organization For Its Leave Green Program
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University Housing asks for community organizations to accept donations. Housing’s Leave Green is a program that gives the donated items to a charitable organization. At the end of each year students donate their old clothing and household appliances that they don’t need. The donated items usually include clothing, electronics,…
The University of Arkansas Celebrates The Life of Florence Price
By: Luke Rossi FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A three-day celebration of the life and work of Florence Price, an African-American composer, begins today in Giffels Auditorium. Price is known for becoming the first ever African-American woman composer when she had her compositions played by a major orchestra at the Chicago World’s Fair. The Little Rock native…
Ash Wednesday At The U of A
By: Savannah Miller FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Wesley College Ministry hosted a 30-minute service to celebrate Ash Wednesday. The Registered Student Organization welcomed all U of A faculty, students and others to attend this event. The service began at 7:30 a.m. and those who attended received ashes and began their celebration of Lent.
Get Your Flu Vaccination on Campus
By: Katherine Hill FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Pat Walker Health Center has teamed up with the Washington County Health Unit to host a flu vaccine clinic. The event will take place Friday, Feb. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Arkansas Union Food Court. Bring your insurance card if you have one and remember…
Student Entrepreneurs Remember Arkansas Graduates
by Nanci Flores FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Known as the longest tradition in miles and years, Senior Walk carries the legacy of all Razorback graduates. For one student run, non-profit business the unique tradition serves as an opportunity learn about entrepreneurship outside the classroom. Students can enroll in the four thousand level marketing class called S.A.K.E.…
Friends of India Bring Hindu Festival to Campus
“It’s really fun, it’s not what I was expecting but it’s really fun, I like all of the colors,” said senior Morgan Cappadonna Holi is a hindu spring festival that is celebrated mainly in India and Nepal. Also known as the festival of color, Holi celebrates the beginning of the indian calendar year which occurs…
Emergency Preparedness Department Gives Tips to Stay Safe
Emergency Preparedness at the University of Arkansas informs students of hazardous events taking place on campus. Most students have received a Raz-Alert for serve weather, but the department has plans in place for other events including power outages, civil disturbances and fire. Act 562, the law that allows individuals to carry a concealed handgun on…
CAPS Raises Sexual Assault Awareness
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)–“That are a lot of flags and a lot of white flags, yeah,” said Senior Philippe Duyck. Students walking by the Union have taken notice of the thousands of white and red flags planted in the Union lawn. “Well there are a lot of flags, it’s kind of beautiful,” Graduate Assistant Torben Vhnhuffen said.…
Fraternity Starts Fund for Janitor
James Morgan has cleaned up fraternity messes for ten years without complaint. “It gives me a freedom to kind of change jobs and keep doing things. And I get along with everybody pretty well,” he said. He is the janitor at the Kappa Sigma house on Dickson St. But it’s not the job that keeps…
Second Phase of Construction Begins on College Ave.
The second phase of construction has begun for College Ave. between Maple St. and North St. The construction is going to give the west side of College Ave. the same appearance as the east side that was finished in late 2016. Assistant transportation manager Keith Shreve said the sidewalk will look much better with its new features. “Adding…