Students place in biomedical conference

Several UALR students received awards for their original research at the IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Conference Nov. 7-14 in Fayetteville. Continue reading “Students place in biomedical conference”

International Celebration Week honors diversity Nov. 17-20

International Celebration Week honors diversity of cultures, ideas, music, food, and traditions around the world and on campus and celebrates the benefits of international education and global exchange.

The initiative promotes programs that prepare students for the global setting and attracts future leaders from abroad to study and learn in the U.S.

UALR will host the following events Nov. 17-20 in honor of International Celebration Week.

International Celebration Week Events 2014

Monday, Nov. 17–Thanksgiving Dinner

6 to 9 p.m. in Donaghey Student Center, Ledbetter Rooms A, B, & C

Students come together to celebrate the American cultural holiday of Thanksgiving. Seating is open to the community. Stop by the Office of Campus Life (DSC 216) to reserve tickets.

Tuesday, Nov. 18–International Celebration Day and International Night

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in DSC Ledbetter Rooms A, B, & CInternational Celebration Day

UALR international students host an eventful display of varying cultures. Taste food, learn new phrases, enjoy dances and singing, and meet fantastic people from all over the world. Want to share your culture? Sign up to represent your home country.

7 to 9 p.m. in the Commons Great Room.

Join residence life for a night of international games, food, crafts, music and a movie.

Wednesday, Nov. 19–Study abroad fair and international Careers Panel Discussion

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in DSC Ledbetter Room A

Considering an international career? Learn from our guest panelists from the fields of development, entrepreneurship, trade, and education.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in DSC Upper Concourse with sessions in the Leadership Lounge

Hear from study abroad students, talk about programs that fit academic interests, vote for a favorite Trojans Travels photo, and hang out at the ice cream social.

Thursday, Nov. 20–Interfaith Dialog

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DSC Leadership Lounge

Enjoy lunch and an intriguing conversation with students and community members from varying cultural and religious backgrounds. Reserve a seat today.

 

Students apply for US passports Nov. 19

The Office of Study Abroad will host a UALR Passport Day Wednesday, Nov. 19, during the 2014 International Celebration Week, to give students an opportunity to apply for their U.S. passports. Continue reading “Students apply for US passports Nov. 19”

UALR veteran receives AT&T War Memorial Scholarship

UALR senior Wendy McCloud of North Little Rock received her second consecutive $2,500 AT&T War Memorial Scholarship Oct. 18 at the University of Arkansas Razorback game at War Memorial Stadium. Continue reading “UALR veteran receives AT&T War Memorial Scholarship”

Wordsworth curator to visit UALR

Jeff Cowton, curator of the Wordsworth Trust at Dove Cottage, will visit UALR at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in meeting room G of the Donaghey Student Center.

Dove Cottage is poet William Wordsworth’s first family home located in Grasmere, Cumbria.Jeff Cowton

Cowton oversees care of the Wordsworth papers and is in charge of educational programs at Dove Cottage. In recognition of his 30 years of service to the Wordsworth Trust, Cowton was named a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

His presentation will consider Wordsworth’s life and work as well as the research possibilities at Dove Cottage for students and faculty.

There will be a reception with hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. The presentation is hosted by UALR’s William G. Cooper Jr. Honors Program in English and is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul Yoder at rpyoder@ualr.edu or 501.569.8321.

 

International scholar visits UALR, discusses democratic transitions in Tunisia and Libya

An assistant professor of international relations at the University of Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands, will address how Libya and Tunisia are dealing with post-conflict transitions following revolution and regime change three years ago. Continue reading “International scholar visits UALR, discusses democratic transitions in Tunisia and Libya”

Students cash in on TrojanCache for Cash

TrojanCache for Cash, a geocache event for students to learn beneficial information about UALR, continues through Friday, Nov. 7, in 10 locations throughout campus.

“This is a real-life campus treasure hunt for students to have the opportunity to learn more about the university, earn paraphernalia along the way and be entered to win cash prizes,” said Leanna Payton of the UALR Office of Student Housing. Continue reading “Students cash in on TrojanCache for Cash”

EAST Club offers open invitation to EAST Night Out

The UALR EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) Club will hold its first EAST Night Out, where members will present current projects from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in Dickinson Hall Room 109.

“It’s an opportunity for our community to witness firsthand the ideals that EAST Club stands for,” said EAST Club Vice President Taylor Byrd, a sophomore mass communication major. Continue reading “EAST Club offers open invitation to EAST Night Out”

Psychology student to represent Little Rock at Miss Arkansas USA pageant

Ashley Mosley, a junior psychology major at UALR, will represent Little Rock in the Miss Arkansas USA 2015 pageant at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Arend Arts Center in Bentonville. Continue reading “Psychology student to represent Little Rock at Miss Arkansas USA pageant”

Bowen School named a top 5 regional law school

The Latina/o Student’s Guide to Law Schools named the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law a Top Five Regional Law School for Latina and Latino students in its inaugural 2015 edition. Continue reading “Bowen School named a top 5 regional law school”