The UALR Department of Public Safety collected a record 105 pounds of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs as part of the ninth annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative.
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Dr. Harold Moses, a graduate student in UALR’s Master of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing (PTW) program, has received Mensa International’s 2014-15 Margot Seitelman Memorial Scholarship for best writing specimen.
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The UALR Office of Campus Life in conjunction with the Hispanic/Latino Initiative is hosting several activities in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15.
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Continue reading “Hispanic Heritage Month honored through special events”
The UALR Chancellor’s Leadership Corps (CLC) launched its annual Reach 13,000 food drive on Sept. 15 to support the Arkansas Food Bank. The goal of the drive is to provide 13,000 families with nonperishable food.
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UALR’s Student Philanthropy Council, Trojans Helping Trojans, has launched its third Green Piggy Bank fundraiser to collect funds supporting student scholarships and programs.
“The council was created to begin a culture of giving back to students by students,” said Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Membership Derek Boyce. “I’m incredibly impressed with the thought and motivation each member brought to the council.” Continue reading “Student Philanthropy Council collects funds for student programs”
UALR’s chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), which has been recognized nationally by the ACS and received numerous commendations, was recently recognized by the Central Arkansas Local Section of the ACS in its September newsletter for “taking initiative in continuing growth and notability around the campus.” Continue reading “American Chemical Society recognizes UALR chapter”
UALR’s Theatre Arts & Dance Department recently released details of its 2014-2015 season. Continue reading “Show schedule set for Theatre Arts & Dance Department 2014-2015 season”
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) named Gwen Green, Communications Coordinator for UALR’s Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC), the State Star for Arkansas at its 34th Annual Conference on Sept. 9 in Grapevine, Texas. Continue reading “Green named State Star by Small Business Development Center”
UALR’s Cooperative Education Program places students in internships with local companies where they can gain experience in their fields and use the skills they have learned during their studies. Continue reading “Graduate student scores internship through Cooperative Education Program”
Dr. Hussain Al-Rizzo, winner of Faculty Excellence Awards in teaching and research, will address the Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ATLE) on Thursday, Sept. 18. Continue reading “Dr. Al-Rizzo to speak at Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence”