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ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Artist in Residence to Give Talk
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Art & Design Artist in Residence welcomes Katya Grokhovsky, a New York-based artist, for her spring 2024 residency. Grokhovsky will present an Artist Talks event in the Windgate Theatre on Jan. 31.
January 26, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events
Spring Back Week returns to the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½. Join the Campus Activity Board and other Registered Student Organizations with a full slate of events during the first week of the spring semester.
January 10, 2024
University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme βUNITY - It Starts With Me,β the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ and the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Arkansas artists.
November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Arkansas - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023
Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Arkansas Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ the importance of family in a studentβs educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023
Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.
September 28, 2023
College Fair Coming to ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½
The ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023Popular Topics
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