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Champions Hall, Newest Classroom Building on Campus Open
The University of Arkansas dedicated Champions Hall, the first new classroom building on campus in nearly 8 years, in a ceremony on Tuesday. With freshman enrollment reaching a record high this fall, the 62,000 square foot building has classrooms, labs, teaching centers, and even a public art display. Champions Hall also features artwork by…
Razorback Family Weekend
Each year, Family Weekend unites thousands of Razorback parents, students, alumni, and guests on campus for a weekend of university traditions and Razorback pride. The tradition continues as New Student & Family Programs hosts the 17th annual University of Arkansas Family Weekend on Sept. 18-20, with more than 4,000 participating. Family Weekend staples including Friday…
Slam Poetry with Denice Frohman Tonight
University Programs is hosting Slam Poet Denice Frohman tonight at 7 p.m. in the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery at the Arkansas Union. Denice Frohman is the 2013 Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion. Frohman is an award winning poet, lyricist, and educator. Her work mainly focuses on social change and challenging borders. Her poem “Dear Straight…
Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off with Plaza de las Americas
Hispanic Heritage month starts today and the Latino Office on campus kicked it off with a celebration at the Arkansas Union. Plaza de las Americas featured music, dancing, food, friendship and more in a celebration of Latin American culture in Arkansas. The celebration has been a staple of the Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas since 2005, and is only…
U of A Anthropologist Part of Team That Identified New Human Ancestor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A University of Arkansas biological anthropologist is part of the international team of scientists who verified that fossils found in a South African cave belong to a new species of human ancestor. The National Geographic Society and the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, announced the discovery of the new species — Homo naledi – on Thursday, Sept. 10.…
RSO Re-Registration Deadline Approaching
Each Registered Student Organization that was active in the previous academic year is required to renew registration with the Office of Student Activities each year. To be in active status, an RSO must re-register and complete the online officer orientation between April 15 and September 15. Renewing RSOs that do not meet the September 15…