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Summer Events Work to Heat up Fayetteville

Some students plan to travel or go back home during the summer, but others plan to stay in Fayetteville after the semester ends on May 10. Nabih Masri, a UA senior from Jordan, said he will stay in Fayetteville doing …

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Students to Participate in Language Contest

The Fulbright Language Competition will take place from 2-5 p.m. Friday,April 12 in Arkansas Union. Each spring semester, the department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures supports the competition, which includes various languages including Arabic, English as Second Language and …

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Members of the Caribbean Student’s Association enjoy dinner and drinks at the Caribbean “Flava” Banquet, Saturday, April 6. (Photo by Mary Kate Pfiffner)

Event Brings ‘Flava’ to Campus

The Caribbean Student’s Association and its members celebrated this successful semester Friday, April 5 at Uark Bowl, which was a semi formal event sponsored by Associated Student Government. The event is to complement the exemplary members as well as attract …

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Students perform at the 2012 Dance Around the World celebration in Holcombe Hall. The 2013 event will take place Friday, April 13. (Courtesy Photo)

Dancing Around the World While Under a Single Roof

UA students are welcomed to Dance Around World, a celebration of other countries’ cultures through music and dance. The event will take place Thursday, April 11, at Holcombe Hall. The Office of International Students & Scholars has planned to invite …

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Korean Night to Share Culture and Games

The Korean Student Association will host a Korean Night for UA students to learn about Korean culture and participate in informative activities. The purpose of Korean Night is to allow UA students to learn more about Korean culture and be …

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UP Showcases Student Films

University Programs is sponsoring a competition Thursday where students can display films they have made. The student film competition will take place on March 28 at 7 p.m. in the UP Video Theater. Students had to have submitted their films …

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Students Punch For Perks at the HPER

Punch Cards Provided by University Recreation as Incentive for Exercising University Recreation provides punch cards for students that can be filled up by attending 20 group exercise classes throughout the spring semester. At the end of the semester, the names …

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Walton College Helps Students Resumes

Walton College career center staff, industry professionals, and volunteers from Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transport Services will help students revise their resumes for 10 minutes at the second-floor entrance of the Walton College Feb. 19-20. The quick 10-minute resume …

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Potted Potter Premiers

The Walton Arts Center will welcome the 70-minute parody “Potted Potter” to Fayetteville Feb. 16-17 for four shows. With a cast of two, Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner take on the ultimate challenge of putting all seven Harry Potter books …

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New Korean RSO Language Launched by Student

A UA student voluntarily launched a Korean language RSO, which is not the one of the languages currently taught at the UA. There are many Korean exchange and visiting students at the UA, and many were interested in taking a …

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Students and faculty celebrate the Chinese New Year at the Chinese Students and Scholars Association Chinese New Years Banquet Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Verizon Ballroom. (Photo by Kathleen Pait)

Group Brings in the New Year at Chinese Festival

A Chinese New Year banquet, also known as Spring Festival in English, occurred in the Union Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 2, complete with performances and food. The event was organized and sponsored by the UA Chinese Students and Scholars Association. …

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Valentine’s Day Dance Comes to Local Area

Ballroom and swing dancing are coming to northwest Arkansas Feb. 16 as part of a Valentine’s Day dance presented by the Bella Vista Big Band. The event starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $10 per person at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista.

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Friendship Program Strengthens Bonds

The Office of International Students and Scholars provides the Friendship Family Program every semester for international students who want to experience American culture. Groups of citizens volunteer for the program so that foreign students can have an opportunity to get …

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Crystal Bridges Offers Ambassador Program

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is offering a college ambassador program for students who are passionate about the arts. Participants will experience many facets of the museum and be part of a group working together to obtain professional practice …

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Culture Team Kicks Off Semester Friday

The International Culture Team will have their kickoff Friday to give an opportunity for international students, scholars and students to share their cultures with campus and the community. The event will occur from 5-6:30 p.m. at Willard J. Walker Hall …

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