Professor takes home ‘best screenplay’ award
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor recently was honored at the El Dorado Film Festival. Frank H. Thurmond, visiting professor of English, won “best screenplay” for his work on “The Dealer’s Tale,” a movie that also earned nominations for best director and best southern film. Thurmond was the writer and director of the … Professor takes home ‘best screenplay’ award
Former child slave turned abolitionist to speak
Jean-Robert Cadet, world-renowned abolitionist and former child slave, will visit the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to give a talk titled “From Child Slave to Abolitionist” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building.
UALR community mourns passing of retired professors
Two retired UALR professors, James “Jim” Parins, 73, and Carolyn Curry, 87, recently passed away after lengthy illnesses.
Quills & Pixels release party to be held Nov. 18
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Writers’ Network will celebrate the arrival of the 2012 and 2013 issues of “Quills & Pixels” by hosting a book release party from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at The Joint located at 301 Main St., North Little Rock.
Final Cooper Lecture series set for Nov. 7
The UALR English Department and the William G. Cooper Jr. Honors Program in English has announced that poet and novelist, Victoria Redel, will be among the speakers for the final Cooper Lecture of the fall semester.
Student literary magazine to hold launch party
Equinox Magazine, a student-run journal of contemporary literature and art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, is celebrating its 2012-2013 issue with an exhibition and magazine launch party.
My Summer as an Intern
Spending your summer working may not seem like the greatest option, but four UALR students who interned on campus found the experience both fun and enriching.
English major’s script selected as Emmy finalist
UALR English major Nikki Ackerman was recently selected as a finalist for The Emmy Foundation’s Summer Student Internship Program.
Shakespeare Scene Festival Set for March 11-12
Hundreds of area middle and high school students will take to the stage this month for the 15th annual Shakespeare Scene Festival.
Looking Back/Looking Forward
Zabelle Stodola, professor of English, emerita, reminisces about her time at UALR. Her legacy includes an emphasis on undergraduate research and the publishing of six books.