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AV抖阴 Move-in to Welcome New, Returning Students
The excitement is building for students at the AV抖阴, where move-in weekend for on-campus housing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 20.
August 09, 2022
CBPD to Host Series of Workshops This Fall
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of workshops and certificate courses designed for individuals who wish to improve a specific skillset, sharpen workplace understanding,...
July 15, 2022
AV抖阴 Bordertown Bones to Perform at Trombone Festival
The Bordertown Bones will perform Friday at the International Trombone Festival in Conway.
July 12, 2022
Mane Event Welcomes New Students to AV抖阴
The AV抖阴 will host its second Mane Event new student welcome day, Friday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Mane Event, incoming students will learn more about campus resources, and find answers to questions about financial...
July 07, 2022
Popular Shrimp Boil Returns to AV抖阴
The Roarin鈥� on the River Low Country Shrimp Boil is roaring back to the AV抖阴 this month with its first in-person appearance since 2019.
June 14, 2022
AV抖阴 Gallery of Art & Design Open Summer Exhibition
The AV抖阴 Gallery of Art & Design exhibit 鈥淧ermanent Collection Highlights: Works on Paper鈥� is now open, with free public admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through August 26 at the Windgate...
June 02, 2022
ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the AV抖阴 Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...
May 23, 2022
CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1
The AV抖阴 Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...
May 18, 2022
AV抖阴 Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations
In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the AV抖阴 participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.
May 12, 2022
Baha鈥檌 Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions
The AV抖阴鈥檚 registered student organization, The Baha鈥檌 Club, will host two training sessions for student mentors interested in volunteering with the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from 9 a.m....
May 12, 2022
AV抖阴 Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development
The AV抖阴 Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six AV抖阴 student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. 鈥�
May 12, 2022
Filipino Club and RAWC host Escrima Lessons
Thanks to a partnership between a student club and a passionate professional, students at the AV抖阴 had the opportunity to learn about escrima, a form of traditional Filipino martial arts, throughout the spring semester.
May 03, 2022
AV抖阴 to Assist Early Childhood Centers with Staff Shortage
In an effort to meet critical demand for early childhood educators in the region, the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith is hosting an open job fair for individuals interested in starting or advancing their early childhood careers.
April 26, 2022
AV抖阴 Clubs Celebrate Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, students, faculty, and staff from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will host a series of engaging, educational and 鈥渄ino-mite鈥� events.
April 21, 2022
Center for Economic Development Grand Opening April 27
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Center for Economic Development will host a grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10 a.m., at the Bakery District.
April 20, 2022Career Services Hosts Job Search Courses, ArcBest Recruiting Event
The AV抖阴, will host a networking and open interview opportunity for students interested in working with ArcBest Corporation from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Latture Conference Center. In addition...
April 19, 2022
April Festival Aims to Honor and Celebrate AAPI Culture
Wednesday, April 20, students from the University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with an evening festival from 7-9 p.m. on the AV抖阴 Campus Green, with a rain location of the AV抖阴 Campus Center.
April 18, 2022Windgate Art & Design Gallery displays Faculty works through May 13
鈥淚t鈥檚 always important, impactful, and inspiring for students to see what level of work the Art & Design faculty are producing,鈥� said Matthew Bailey, gallery director of Windgate Art & Design.
April 11, 2022LionHeart Hosts Spring Blood Drive
The AV抖阴 will host its annual spring blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 13-14, in room 129 of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, located at 800 N. 49th Street.
April 11, 2022Men of Excellence Host Panel Discussion for Sexual Assault Awareness
The AV抖阴鈥檚 Men of Excellence (MOX) program hosted a panel discussion, 鈥淓ducate to Eradicate: A sexual assault prevention program,鈥� as part of the university鈥檚 Sexual Assault Awareness Month slate of events.
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