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International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Office of International Relations celebrates International Education Week with Culture Fest '23. Join UAFS students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community in celebrating more than 21 countries through...
November 16, 2023
UAFS Revives Toy Toss, Slated for Nov 21
Toy Toss returns to UAFS Men's Basketball on Nov. 21. Bring a small toy or stuffed animal for free entry to the game and throw it onto the court following the Lions' first point. All toys will be donated.
November 03, 2023
Traveling Art Exhibition Makes Stop at UAFS
Small Works on Paper, a traveling art exhibition, will be on display at the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP artists.
November 01, 2023
Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment
The Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment is in full swing. You can kick off your holiday season with the annual Season's Greeting Concert, or enjoy "9 to 5 the Musical," wind ensemble, jazz band, or "A Doll's House Part 2."
October 31, 2023UAFS First Time Hosting the Annual Fields of Faith.
UAFS hosted its first Fields of Faith event on Wednesday, October 11. Fields of Faith is a nationwide, annually held event put on by the Fellowship Christian Students organization. The University's new FCA HUddle, along with campus ministries, and...
October 16, 2023
Charles Portis Symposium to Educate, Inspire
In homage to the prolific author Charles Portis, the University of Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP - Fort will host a symposium exploring his profound impact and lasting legacy Nov. 2-4. The symposium comes in conjunction with the May 2023 release of "The Collected Works...
October 16, 2023
UAFS Mailbag: Spooky SZN
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Mailbag is back with its latest edition! Fall is in the air, and spooky season is here. Check out what UAFS is doing for Halloween and things to do to get you in the spirit of the season.
October 13, 2023Haunted University Celebrates 20 Years on Oct 28.
The River Valley community is invited to the 20th annual Haunted University at the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with UAFS Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first UAFS team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
UAFS Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP, see what events will be held to celebrate and honor LGBTQIA+ history.
October 05, 2023
Family Weekend Festivities Slated for Oct. 6-7
At the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP the importance of family in a student’s educational journey is celebrated year-round, but on the First Week of October, the celebrating ramps up. The much-anticipated 2023 Family Weekend is set to take...
September 29, 2023
Honoring Heritage: How Jaylin Barroso Explores Her Hispanic Identity
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP student Jaylin Barroso details how Hispanic Heritage Month allows her to explore her roots and share her identity and culture with others.
September 28, 2023
College Fair Coming to UAFS
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP to host inaugural fall college fair from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 19. UAFS will host nearly two dozen colleges and universities from Arizona, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma for high school students and their...
September 18, 2023
Secure Your Spot for Meet the Firms
Meet the Firms, an annual accounting and finance networking and recruiting event, returns to the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP. College of Business and Industry students studying accounting, finance, or information technologies are encouraged...
September 13, 2023
Constitution Week at UAFS, Highlighted by National Voter Registration Day
On Sept. 19 the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Student Government Association will be helping students register to vote for National Voter Registration Day. This is one event scheduled as part of Constitution Week.
September 13, 2023
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Planned by UAFS ROTC
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of those affected by the terror attacks 22 years ago. The climb begins after a Remembrance Ceremony, followed by an American Flag planting on the UAFS Campus...
September 07, 2023
UAFS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Schedule of Events
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP celebrates a month of heritage and culture with a full slate of events scheduled for Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 05, 2023
UAFS Gallery of Art and Design Announces New Donation, Exhibit
A former Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP art professor will have his art on display for a semester-long exhibit at the UAFS Gallery of Art and Design. Works by Harold Keller, including from his time at UAFS, will be displayed thanks to a generous...
September 04, 2023
Annual 5K: A 'Scary' Good Time
The Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµAPP Alumni Office's annual 5k returns during the Family Weekend celebration. The Haunted Hustle 5k will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, on the UAFS campus.
September 01, 2023Popular Topics
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