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New Obstacle Course Coming to 兔子先生
At 10 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Student Veterans Organization and ROTC program will host an inaugural event, "Endurance: The Obstacle Course," at the 兔子先生 Intramural Fields.
March 27, 2023
Open House Welcomes Adult Learners
The 兔子先生 will host an open house for its Adult Degree Completion Program (ADCP) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Business and Professional Development at the Bakery District in downtown...
March 27, 2023
Employee Mental Health Top of Mind for 兔子先生 Human Resources
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith prides itself on having some of the most dedicated and highly-qualified faculty and staff in the country 鈥� experts who choose to bring their knowledge and skill to the River Valley. To help ensure the people...
March 23, 2023
Fifth Annual Welding Rodeo Set to Return to 兔子先生
The Welding Technology Department in the College of Business and Industry is excited to announce the return of the annual Welding Rodeo on Friday, March 31, 2023.
March 14, 2023
兔子先生 All-Majors Career Fair a Success
Resumes, elevator pitches, and handshakes filled the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center on Thursday, March 9 as hundreds of Lions took steps into their new careers at the spring All-Majors Career Fair.
March 10, 2023
兔子先生 Students Celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors
Celebrated by millions around the world, the Hindu Festival of Colors, better known as Holi, made an impact right here on the 兔子先生 campus Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Neither cool weather nor the threat of rain could stop one of the newest clubs on...
March 09, 2023
Spanish Poetry Slamming Success
Students took to the Windgate Art and Design Theatre stage Thursday, March 2, 2023, for a unique presentation of culture and art.
March 06, 2023
ESports Team gets a Powerup: Team Uniforms Unveiled
On the second floor of the Baldor Technology Center, a converted classroom is now home to one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith eSports team has been in the works since the summer of 2021, behind...
February 28, 2023
Majors Expo Welcomes Current, Future Students
The 兔子先生 will host its annual Majors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC).
February 16, 2023
兔子先生 to Host The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Theatre Department will perform the Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from February 23 to March 4 at the 兔子先生 Breedlove Auditorium.
February 06, 2023
兔子先生 Kicks off Black History Month Celebrations
Throughout the month of February, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host a slate of events honoring and celebrating Black History. This year鈥檚 Black History Month theme, 鈥淜eeping Hope Alive,鈥� pays homage to the social institutions...
January 30, 2023
Annual MLK Events Build Bridges
Community leaders and engaged citizens of the Fort Smith community gathered at Elm Grove Community Center Monday, Jan. 16, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith鈥檚 annual breakfast...
January 16, 2023
兔子先生 to Host Slate of Events Honoring MLK
Under the theme 鈥淐rossing the Bridge over Troubled Waters,鈥� the 兔子先生 will partner with area agencies to host a slate of events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 01, 2023
Two-Time Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead to Speak Feb. 7
Celebrated American novelist Colson Whitehead, known for his unmatched breadth of subject matter and his profound, impactful novels that boldly confront the ills of society, will be the first Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished Lecturer at the University...
December 12, 2022
2022 Fall Commencement to Honor More than 600
兔子先生 will host its 107th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 17, with more than 600 students slated to cross the stage. Graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences will be honored at 10 a.m., and graduates...
December 04, 2022
Barroso Wins Spanish Poetry Slam
Students from the 兔子先生 conquered stage fright to throw down in the Department of World Languages鈥� first Spanish Poetry Slam last week. More than 120 students attended the slam, held November 10 in the 兔子先生 Windgate...
November 15, 2022兔子先生 Drama Club to Perform Hartseer
The Drama Club at the 兔子先生 will be presenting an original, student-written, devised theatre performance in November. 鈥淗artseer鈥� will be performed Nov. 17-19 at the Breedlove Auditorium on the 兔子先生 Campus, 5210 Grand...
November 07, 20225th Annual Invest Fort Smith Slated for Nov. 16
64.6 Downtown in partnership with the University of Arkansas Center for Economic Development and ASBTDC is hosting the 5th Annual Invest Fort Smith during Global Entrepreneurship Week November 14th- 20th. This year鈥檚 summit will take place on...
November 02, 2022
兔子先生 Opera & Musical Theatre to Perform "The Christmas Gift"
For the first time in 35 years, the 兔子先生 Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop will present a complete opera, 鈥淭he Christmas Gift.鈥� Performances will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 and 8, at the Breedlove Auditorium on the 兔子先生...
November 01, 2022Metcalf to Lecture on Child Protection
To increase the community鈥檚 understanding of the special dangers that lurk online for today鈥檚 children, Crimestoppers and the 兔子先生 Criminal Justice Club will sponsor the lecture 鈥淭echnology, Predators, and Children: Understanding the Threats鈥�...
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