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ż Gallery of Art & Design showcase
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ż Gallery of Art & Design Open Summer Exhibition

The ż Gallery of Art & Design exhibit “Permanent Collection Highlights: Works on Paper” is now open, with free public admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through August 26 at the Windgate...

June 02, 2022
ż staff and faculty at the Center for Economic Development.
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ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the ż Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...

May 23, 2022
Participants listen to Dr. Kimberley Gordon at the Center of Economic Development
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CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1

The ż Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...

May 18, 2022
Dr. Mary Sobhani talking to Baha’i Club members
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Baha’i Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions

The ż’s registered student organization, The Baha’i Club, will host two training sessions for student mentors interested in volunteering with the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from 9 a.m....

May 12, 2022
Spring 2022 Education Certificate Students and Susan Krafft on the right.
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ż Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development

The ż Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six ż student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. ​

May 12, 2022
University students cleaning a building
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ż Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations

In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the ż participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.

May 12, 2022
ż students take escrima lessons
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Filipino Club and RAWC host Escrima Lessons

Thanks to a partnership between a student club and a passionate professional, students at the ż had the opportunity to learn about escrima, a form of traditional Filipino martial arts, throughout the spring semester.

May 03, 2022
Early Childhood Education
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ż to Assist Early Childhood Centers with Staff Shortage

In an effort to meet critical demand for early childhood educators in the region, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is hosting an open job fair for individuals interested in starting or advancing their early childhood careers.

April 26, 2022
Students and faculty plant flowers surrounded by greenery
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ż Clubs Celebrate Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a series of engaging, educational and “dino-mite” events.

April 21, 2022
A painted silo stands infant of a white brick building.
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Center for Economic Development Grand Opening April 27

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Economic Development will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., at the Bakery District.

April 20, 2022
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Career Services Hosts Job Search Courses, ArcBest Recruiting Event

The ż, will host a networking and open interview opportunity for students interested in working with ArcBest Corporation from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Latture Conference Center. In addition...

April 19, 2022
2020 HSA group photo
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April Festival Aims to Honor and Celebrate AAPI Culture

Wednesday, April 20, students from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with an evening festival from 7-9 p.m. on the ż Campus Green, with a rain location of the ż Campus Center.

April 18, 2022
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Windgate Art & Design Gallery displays Faculty works through May 13

“It’s always important, impactful, and inspiring for students to see what level of work the Art & Design faculty are producing,” said Matthew Bailey, gallery director of Windgate Art & Design.

April 11, 2022
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Men of Excellence Host Panel Discussion for Sexual Assault Awareness

The ż’s Men of Excellence (MOX) program hosted a panel discussion, “Educate to Eradicate: A sexual assault prevention program,” as part of the university’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month slate of events.

April 11, 2022
students hold 4, 28. 22, balloons signifying day of giving, April 28, 2022.
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ż Day of Giving Announces 24-Hour Goal of $55,000

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will launch its annual ż Day of Giving Thursday, April 28, 2022, with fifteen campus initiatives working toward a combined goal of more than $55,000.

April 11, 2022
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LionHeart Hosts Spring Blood Drive

The ż will host its annual spring blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 13-14, in room 129 of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, located at 800 N. 49th Street.

April 11, 2022
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Lions' Chronicle to Host Journalism Banquet on April 12

The Lions’ Chronicle, a student-run publication at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students, will host a journalism banquet to celebrate writers across the greater Fort Smith region and Northwest Arkansas at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12,...

April 08, 2022
Chancellor Terisa Riley poses in a teal jersey honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the ż Baseball team
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ż Title IX Office Kicks Off Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a slate of events observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout the month of April. Activities will be coordinated by the ż offices of Title IX; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Student...

April 04, 2022
students present posters in a library
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Student Research Symposium Slated April 8

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s 15th Annual Student Research Symposium will take place from noon to 2 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, with oral and poster presentations in the Pendergraft Health Sciences Center and Boreham Library on the...

April 04, 2022
Luis Negrete
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Spanish Recruitment Event Set for March 28

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a unique admissions event for Spanish-speaking residents and their families Monday, March 28, 2022, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Zapata’s restaurant, located at 7308 Rogers Ave., in Fort Smith.

March 22, 2022

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