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University, MLK Commission Plan Events
Under the theme “UNITY - It Starts With Me,” the 㽶ƵAPP, in collaboration with the River Valley MLK Commission and other area organizations, will host a series of events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
January 01, 2024
UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped
Check out the UAFS Mailbag: Wrapped. It is the final edition of the semester and covers what you need to know for graduation, we take a look back at the semester, and share some positives heading into the extended break.
December 01, 2023
UAFS Prepares Students for Fall Finals
The 㽶ƵAPP prepares students for finals with the Long Night Against Procrastination. The international tutoring event is designed to help students finish the semester strong.
November 28, 2023
Native American Heritage Month Celebrated at UAFS
The 㽶ƵAPP and the UAFS Native American Student Association celebrated Native American Heritage Month (November) with a full slate of campus-wide activities and events.
November 21, 2023
International Education Week Concludes with Culture Fest
The 㽶ƵAPP 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 㽶ƵAPP Windgate Art & Design Don Lee Student Gallery until Friday, Dec. 1. The exhibition features 40 works from 27 㽶ƵAPP 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 㽶ƵAPP - 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 㽶ƵAPP 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 㽶ƵAPP on October 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.
October 09, 2023
UAFS Students Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
Students at the 㽶ƵAPP celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day through conversations and bracelets.
October 09, 2023
Fight Breast Cancer with UAFS Volleyball and Annual Pink Out Match
The 㽶ƵAPP volleyball team brings awareness to breast cancer with its annual Pink Out. The Lions host 㽶ƵAPP Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., becoming the first UAFS team to host ATU.
October 09, 2023
UAFS Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA+ History Month. At the 㽶ƵAPP, 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 㽶ƵAPP 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
㽶ƵAPP 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 㽶ƵAPP 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, 㽶ƵAPP, 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 㽶ƵAPP. 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 㽶ƵAPP 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, 2023Popular Topics
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