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Class Notes, Spring 2022

Class Notes from AV alumni from the spring of 2022.

May 27, 2022
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FeaturedArts and Sciences

AV Art & Design Curates Galleries at the Bakery

Thanks to a new collaboration with The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Bakery District, Downtown Fort Smith has a new art venue: The District Art Galleries by AV.

May 27, 2022
sunrise over the bell tower at AV
Chancellor

Chancellor Riley Shares Grief, Resources Following Recent Mass Shootings

Chancellor Terisa Riley shares her deep condolences over recent shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and Uvalde, her personal connection with the students of Uvalde School District, and resources for those impacted by these tragedies.

May 25, 2022
NewsArts and Sciences

Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail

Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two AV criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.

May 23, 2022
Shadow JQ Robinson
FeaturedNews

Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next AV Provost

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.

May 23, 2022
AV staff and faculty at the Center for Economic Development.
EventsBusiness and Industry

ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the AV 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
Participants listen to Dr. Kimberley Gordon at the Center of Economic Development
EventsBusiness and Industry

CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1

The AV 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
Keri Rathbun is awarded the Secondary School Principal of the Year Award
Health Education and Human SciencesAlumni

Alumna Earns Principal of the Year Award

When you talk to Dr. Keri Rathbun, the words you hear most are “people” and “family.” “Pride” and “belonging” come closely after. Rathbun, Westark Community College class of 1992, is in her fifth year as principal of Northside...

May 13, 2022
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NewsBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

Research Symposium Winners Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.

May 13, 2022
Spring 2022 Education Certificate Students and Susan Krafft on the right.
EventsBusiness and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

AV Students Receive Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development

The AV Career Services and Babb Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) announced six AV student graduates earned a prestigious Certificate of Distinction in Professional Development this month. ​

May 12, 2022
Dr. Mary Sobhani talking to Baha’i Club members
Events

Baha’i Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions

The AV’s registered student organization, The Baha’i 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
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EventsHealth Education and Human Sciences

AV Jumpstart Members Provide Services to Local Community Organizations

In honor of National Volunteer Week Jumpstart AmeriCorps members at the AV participated in service projects across the city of Fort Smith.

May 12, 2022
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Business and IndustryArts and SciencesHealth Education and Human Sciences

Outstanding Faculty Earn Appreciation Awards

Five University of Arkansas – Fort Smith faculty members were honored for their services to the institution during the annual Faculty Appreciation Day, held on April 8, 2022.

May 11, 2022
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Fast 15 Award
Alumni

Rising Star Makes Fast 15

If Jasmine Smith was surprised to be named to the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s 2022 Fast 15, her boss wasn’t. “We are proud to see Jasmine on this list,” said Blake Rickman, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Executive...

May 09, 2022
Day of Giving photoshoot
FeaturedAlumni

Day of Giving 2022 Sees Record-High Donors, More Than $46,000 Raised

In 2022, the AV Day of Giving had more ambassadors; more givers, many of them first-time givers; and more crowd-funded gifts than ever before. These numbers tell us that many of our supporters are comfortable giving from their mobile devices and...

May 09, 2022
2022 Azahares Spanish Language Literary Magazine Cover Art
Arts and Sciences

AV Releases 2022 Edition of Azahares Spanish Literary Magazine

Azahares, the AV’s award-winning Spanish-language literary and arts magazine, released its 2022 edition this April, with contributors hailing from the AV campus to New York, Los Angeles to Chicago and even featuring...

May 04, 2022
AV students take escrima lessons
Events

Filipino Club and RAWC host Escrima Lessons

Thanks to a partnership between a student club and a passionate professional, students at the AV had the opportunity to learn about escrima, a form of traditional Filipino martial arts, throughout the spring semester.

May 03, 2022

Provost Finalists Slated to Visit Campus May 4-11

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced the five finalists in its search for a new provost Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

May 02, 2022
Lion Leadership Class of 2022
News

Lion Leadership Inaugural Class Announced

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has long been dedicated to empowering and educating the future the leaders of Arkansas through student support initiatives. Now, thanks to the newly-formed Lion Leadership Program, the university will invest...

May 02, 2022
a welder with sparks around his metalwork
FeaturedBusiness and Industry

AV Awards $6,000 to Welding Rodeo Winners

When the dust cleared at the Welding Rodeo on Friday, April 22, three competitors walked away with $6,000 in college scholarships from the AV.

May 02, 2022

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