Achieving Goals, Success Themes for Black History Month

Academy Award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson is the keynote speaker for Black History Month, which kicks off Monday, Feb. 4, in the University Theatre. Continue reading “Achieving Goals, Success Themes for Black History Month”

Campus Salutes Vets Monday

UALR salutes its veterans on campus at a Veterans Day ceremony at the flagpoles outside the new Student Services Center at 36th Street and Campus Drive West.

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I Discussed Social Issues with Angela Davis

This guest post is from Tracy Nash, a UALR student taking the “Black Women’s Activism and Literature” course.

On October 25, there was a full house inside the University Theatre in the Center for the Performing Arts. The diverse crowd buzzed with excitement while anticipating the lecture of the author, educator, and social justice activist, Dr. Angela Y. Davis. Continue reading “I Discussed Social Issues with Angela Davis”

Grill Dedicated to Promote Campus Community

University officials dedicated UALR’s new nighttime bistro, the Trojan Grill, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, celebrating the stand-alone casual dining spot as a center around which the university’s growing on-campus community is thriving.

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Rights Icon Angela Davis to Speak at UALR

Angela Davis, an iconic figure in the social activist movement of the 1960s and 1970s, will speak Oct. 25 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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Sodexo Offers Food for Food Oct. 1

Bring five non-perishable food items to the Donaghey Student Center’s Diamond Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, and receive a free meal from Sodexo and benefit the Reach 13,000 food drive.
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Heritage Month Celebrates Latin Culture

The tastes, sounds, and movements of Latin cultures – and career opportunities for Hispanic students – are featured in UALR’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, including a salsa dance from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at DSC Ledbetter Hall A, B, and C.

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UALR Classrooms and More Go Mobile

On campus or off, UALR students with a smartphone are just a tap away from classroom discussions and assignments, links to professors, the latest news, a campus map, and real-time locations of the campus trolley – thanks to UALR Mobile.

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First Week is in the Books

And what a week it’s been! The campus is abuzz with activity, just as we like it.

Instead of telling you how much fun it was, we’ll show.

These videos were created by the very talented Benny Scroggins over in Campus Life.

Welcome to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock! The convocation ceremony marks the beginning of students’ academic journey, providing them an opportunity to assemble as a class and – with the drama and regalia of the academic processional and recessional – foreshadow their graduation celebration.

Welcome Week 2012 kicked into gear with free food, school supplies, and caricatures by Jim Tindall at the Back to School Bash.

Wild River Country, August 22, 2012. This event was just one of many Opening Week and Welcome Week events enjoyed by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock community.

Convocation to Welcome Freshmen

The new freshmen class will be officially welcomed to the university during the Freshman Convocation held by UALR’s Division of Educational, Student Services, and Student Life at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the University Theatre in the Center for Performing Arts. Continue reading “Convocation to Welcome Freshmen”