In exactly one month, our residence halls will be filled with new and returning students as they move in to their new homes. Last year, I asked Rikki Turner, assistant director for residence life, what are some of the most important items students should bring with them. Take a look at her list as you figure out what you’ll need to bring to your new home. Continue reading “Packing list: Essentials for your dorm room”
Last year we cobbled together a summer reading list complete with professor recommendations. Continue reading “Summer reading: Educate yourself”
As Arkansas Business has been recognizing “40 Under 40” for 20 years, we celebrate our Grads @ Work, who have been designated “40 Under 40” for making an impact in their fields and communities or demonstrating leadership in business or politics. Continue reading “Celebrating our 40 Under 40”
Some people greet the dawn like a steady friend they can’t wait to see again. I wake up at dawn ready to throttle the person who decided long ago that “normal working hours” should start so shortly after the sun has made his daily appearance to the east. Continue reading “Early days and working up to first 5K”
The Little Rock Police has identified the body of the young adult white male found this morning in the Coleman Creek area near the Fine Arts Building.
University records show that he was not a UALR student.
“Our thoughts and prayers at this point are with the family of this young man,” said UALR Vice Chancellor of Student Services Charles Donaldson. Continue reading “Body of young adult male found in Coleman Creek”
Dancers with the UALR dance troupe are holding family-friendly shopping events in June to raise travel funds for tours of New York City and Baltimore later this summer. Continue reading “Dance troupe holding family-friendly fundraisers this weekend”
In our office we talk a lot about what’s special about UALR. “Place” always figures as a top distinction because of the large impact Little Rock and central Arkansas have on our students’ total college experience. Continue reading “Hot town: Summer in the city”
Spring commencement was last week and many, many came to the Jack Stephens Center and watched the more than 1,500 grads make the long-awaited walk across the stage.
The devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma on Monday, May 20, was especially hard for Leanna Payton, the West Hall Director for Student Housing who attended grad school at OU. Leanna shares her thoughts on the tornado and asks the campus community to help those in need.
Continue reading “How you can help Oklahoma tornado victims”
With spring classes now over, many are either starting to plan their summer vacation or are already counting down the days until they jet off on an adventure. Continue reading “Traveling This Summer? Snap a Pic and Win!”