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DSHS Sets Seasonal Closing
Nov. 23 will be the last day the Drennen-Scott Historic Site will be open for public tours before it closes for the winter season.
October 28, 2013
AV抖阴 Cuts Ribbons for Two New Food Venues
The AV抖阴 held a grand opening Oct. 28 for two new additions to its food court, which have both been open for a little over a month but have already seen success with students.
October 28, 2013
AV抖阴 Wins State Theatre Awards
The AV抖阴 came away with six awards from the Arkansas State Festival of the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival held Oct. 24-27.
October 28, 2013Keith Fudge Receives NCAA Distinctions
鈥婦r. Keith Fudge of Van Buren, faculty athletics representative for the AV抖阴, has received two national distinctions with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) through his role for AV抖阴.
October 25, 2013Rees to Speak at AV抖阴 Nov. 21
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Fort Smith area residents will have a chance to learn about the prehistoric cultures of the region when archeologist Jim Rees gives a presentation on the importance of membrane drums to ancient Mississippian societies.
October 25, 2013
"Women" Takes the Stage Nov. 21-24
Theatre @ AV抖阴 will perform 鈥淲omen of Manhattan,鈥� its third theatrical production of the year, Nov. 21-24 at the Breedlove Auditorium on the AV抖阴 campus.
October 24, 2013
Jazz Band, Jazz Catz to Perform Nov. 19
The AV抖阴 Jazz Band and Jazz Catz will perform in concert Nov. 19 as part of the AV抖阴 Season of Entertainment 33.
October 23, 2013
AV抖阴 Celebrates International Education Week
The AV抖阴 has scheduled several activities Nov. 18-22 -- cultural presentations, a speech competition and a mini-Olympic event -- in celebration of International Education Week.
October 23, 2013
Reception for Faculty Art Exhibit Nov. 13
A reception for 鈥淓ye/Mind/Hand/Heart: An Exhibition of Faculty Work,鈥� an exhibit featuring artwork by AV抖阴 faculty, will be held from 5-6 p.m. Nov. 13 at AV抖阴 at Second Street, 101 N. 2nd St., as part of a two-month...
October 22, 2013
"Memphis" Brings Broadway to AV抖阴
Music lovers will be able to 鈥渢une in鈥� to the Season of Entertainment 33鈥檚 second touring show of the year, when the AV抖阴 brings the Broadway musical 鈥淢emphis鈥� to Fort Smith for an 8 p.m. Nov. 16 show at the...
October 21, 2013
2nd Cardboard Box City Set for Nov. 16
鈥媁hat does it feel like to have only a cardboard box for a shelter or not know what your next meal will be? Those signing up for an all-night event on Nov. 16 will get a tiny glimpse while drawing attention to the problem.
October 21, 2013
Muldrow Finishes First at BEST Competition
The 2013 River Valley BEST Robotics Competition held Oct. 19 on the AV抖阴 campus saw Muldrow High School take top honors at the competition while also winning a slew of additional awards.
October 21, 2013
Senior Den Day Set for Nov. 5
鈥婩or many high school seniors, deciding which college to attend can be a painstakingly difficult decision. But the AV抖阴 is making that process easier for prospective college students by hosting Senior Den Day on Nov....
October 18, 2013
"Chronicles" Talk Features WWII Vet
鈥婽he final talk of the year in the 鈥淐rawford County Chronicles鈥� series will take place Nov. 11, when a special edition of the program commemorating Veterans Day will be hosted at the King Opera House in Van Buren.
October 16, 2013
Reception Kicks Off Jazz Poster Exhibit
An opening reception will be held Nov. 7 at the AV抖阴 to kick off an exhibit featuring a private collection of posters from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.
October 16, 2013
"Annie Get Your Gun" Coming Nov. 9-10
The AV抖阴 Academy of the Arts will perform the celebrated musical 鈥淎nnie Get Your Gun鈥� on Nov. 9 and 10 at the Breedlove Auditorium, the second theatrical production in the Academy鈥檚 On Stage series.
October 15, 2013
AV抖阴 Presents Music Events Nov. 6 & 11
The Music Department at the AV抖阴 will feature a guest trombonist Nov. 6 and a Chamber Ensemble Concert on Nov. 11, according to Dr. Edward White of Fort Smith, interim head of the department.
October 14, 2013
Homecoming 2013 Schedule Set
鈥婽he AV抖阴 has planned a week of activities to celebrate Homecoming 2013, including events for students, alumni and the community.
October 10, 2013
Nov.-Dec. CLL Schedule Released
The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the AV抖阴 has released its schedule for the November and December months.
October 10, 2013
Arkansas Best Corp. CEO Addresses Students
鈥婮udy McReynolds, president and chief executive officer of Arkansas Best Corp., had several thoughts to share Oct. 9 with approximately 65 business students at the AV抖阴, but her advice came back to two very specific...
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