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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Wins State Theatre Awards

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ came away with six awards from the Arkansas State Festival of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival held Oct. 24-27.

October 28, 2013

Keith Fudge Receives NCAA Distinctions

​Dr. Keith Fudge of Van Buren, faculty athletics representative for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, has received two national distinctions with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through his role for Âé¶¹´«Ã½.

October 25, 2013

Rees to Speak at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Nov. 21

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Fort Smith area residents will have a chance to learn about the prehistoric cultures of the region when archeologist Jim Rees gives a presentation on the importance of membrane drums to ancient Mississippian societies.

October 25, 2013
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"Women" Takes the Stage Nov. 21-24

Theatre @ Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will perform “Women of Manhattan,â€� its third theatrical production of the year, Nov. 21-24 at the Breedlove Auditorium on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ campus.

October 24, 2013
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Celebrates International Education Week

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has scheduled several activities Nov. 18-22 -- cultural presentations, a speech competition and a mini-Olympic event -- in celebration of International Education Week.

October 23, 2013
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Jazz Band, Jazz Catz to Perform Nov. 19

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Jazz Band and Jazz Catz will perform in concert Nov. 19 as part of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Season of Entertainment 33.

October 23, 2013
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Reception for Faculty Art Exhibit Nov. 13

A reception for “Eye/Mind/Hand/Heart: An Exhibition of Faculty Work,â€� an exhibit featuring artwork by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ faculty, will be held from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 13 at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at Second Street, 101 N. 2nd St., as part of a two-month...

October 22, 2013
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Muldrow Finishes First at BEST Competition

The 2013 River Valley BEST Robotics Competition held Oct. 19 on the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ campus saw Muldrow High School take top honors at the competition while also winning a slew of additional awards.

October 21, 2013
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2nd Cardboard Box City Set for Nov. 16

​What does it feel like to have only a cardboard box for a shelter or not know what your next meal will be? Those signing up for an all-night event on Nov. 16 will get a tiny glimpse while drawing attention to the problem.

October 21, 2013
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"Memphis" Brings Broadway to Âé¶¹´«Ã½

Music lovers will be able to “tune inâ€� to the Season of Entertainment 33’s second touring show of the year, when the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ brings the Broadway musical “Memphisâ€� to Fort Smith for an 8 p.m. Nov. 16 show at the...

October 21, 2013
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Senior Den Day Set for Nov. 5

​For many high school seniors, deciding which college to attend can be a painstakingly difficult decision. But the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is making that process easier for prospective college students by hosting Senior Den Day on Nov....

October 18, 2013
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Reception Kicks Off Jazz Poster Exhibit

An opening reception will be held Nov. 7 at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to kick off an exhibit featuring a private collection of posters from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

October 16, 2013
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"Chronicles" Talk Features WWII Vet

​The final talk of the year in the “Crawford County Chronicles� series will take place Nov. 11, when a special edition of the program commemorating Veterans Day will be hosted at the King Opera House in Van Buren.

October 16, 2013
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"Annie Get Your Gun" Coming Nov. 9-10

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Academy of the Arts will perform the celebrated musical “Annie Get Your Gunâ€� on Nov. 9 and 10 at the Breedlove Auditorium, the second theatrical production in the Academy’s On Stage series.

October 15, 2013
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Presents Music Events Nov. 6 & 11

The Music Department at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ will feature a guest trombonist Nov. 6 and a Chamber Ensemble Concert on Nov. 11, according to Dr. Edward White of Fort Smith, interim head of the department.

October 14, 2013
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Nov.-Dec. CLL Schedule Released

The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has released its schedule for the November and December months.

October 10, 2013
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Homecoming 2013 Schedule Set

​The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has planned a week of activities to celebrate Homecoming 2013, including events for students, alumni and the community.

October 10, 2013
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Arkansas Best Corp. CEO Addresses Students

​Judy McReynolds, president and chief executive officer of Arkansas Best Corp., had several thoughts to share Oct. 9 with approximately 65 business students at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, but her advice came back to two very specific...

October 09, 2013
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Regional Sentiment Declines in 3rd Quarter

The Index of Consumer Sentiment (ICS) for the Fort Smith region was lower for the third quarter ending Sept. 30, according to the preliminary report released Oct. 8 by the Center for Business Research and Economic Development at the University of...

October 08, 2013
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Food Drive Receives Over 500 lbs. of Food

The Criminal Justice Club at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ received over 500 pounds of canned food donations in a month-long food drive which took place in September.

October 07, 2013

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