Children's Choir Brings Heritage, Hope

An evening of strength, hope, joy and inspiration is presented March 2 with a performance from the African Children’s Choir, part of Season of Entertainment 29, sponsored by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Personal Enrichment Courses Set for March

The Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is offering 12 non-credit classes and learning opportunities throughout March.

Band Slates Free Concert for Feb. 23

The Symphonic Band at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has a treat for music lovers — a free concert Feb. 23.

Weather Doesn't Stop Air Rifle Team

Lion Rifles, the air rifle club team at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, competed Jan. 28-29 in three NCAA rifle matches in only two days, dodging snow and sleet on the way to both Memphis and Martin in Tennessee and Murray in Kentucky.

Vietnamese Festival Set for Feb. 14

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and the Vietnamese Community Association of Greater Fort Smith are hosting a free Vietnamese New Year festival from 3-5:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center at UA Fort Smith.

Topping Out Ceremony Held at UA Fort Smith

Partners in the new student housing project at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith held a topping out ceremony Feb. 1 that included the celebratory signing of a section of the roofing for the facility which is scheduled for summer completion.

Financial Aid Events Set for Feb. 17 and 21

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has scheduled events on Feb. 17 and 21 aimed at helping prospective students say "yes" to college.

"Awake and Sing!" Returns Feb. 19-20

Residents of the area will get another chance to see "Awake and Sing!" Feb. 19-20 in repeat performances right before the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith production is presented at a regional theater festival.

UA Fort Smith Has Record Spring Enrollment

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith officials have released official enrollment figures for the spring 2010 semester, and the university has set another enrollment record.

Help Support Season with Shirley Jones

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host the first Season of Entertainment Cultural Arts Endowment Gala, "A Night at the Oscars," at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Stubblefield Center.

Restaurant Hosts Pageant Fundraiser

Just Call Me Joe's Grill and Cantina, 3400 S. 74th St. in Fort Smith, will have a little extra help waiting tables on Feb. 22 as part of a fundraiser for contestants in the upcoming Miss UA Fort Smith Scholarship Pageant.

Berlin Wall Topic for Feb. 26 Talk

Thorsten Gottfried, consul for consular and cultural affairs at the German Consulate General in Houston, will speak on the topic "20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall" at noon Feb. 26 at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Scholar Series Begins Feb. 11

The 2010 Scholar Series, sponsored by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s Center for Lifelong Learning and the Fort Smith Public Library, kicks off Feb. 11 with a talk by Dr. Amy Jordan, assistant professor of organizational leadership.

Fall 2009 Dean's List Announced

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has released the Dean’s List for the fall 2009 semester, according to Dr. Ray Wallace, provost and senior vice chancellor.

Princess Program Deadline is Feb. 9

Feb. 9 is the sign-up deadline for girls ages 5-12 to participate in the Miss UA Fort Smith 2010 Princess Program.

Business Seniors Score High in National Exam

Graduating seniors from the College of Business at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith have scored in the top 25 percent in the nation on a standardized test given to approximately 250,000 business students at 500 institutions.

Concert Aids Trip for Humanities Students

Stephen Husarik, humanities and music professor and head carillonneur at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, just returned from a trip to Vienna, Austria, that will impact his Feb. 21 benefit concert on the UA Fort Smith campus.

Feb. 18 Talk Covers Oklahoma's First Fort

Dr. Leland Bement will speak on "Finding Fort Gibson: The First Fort in Oklahoma" at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Echols Conference Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Several Maymester Stateside Courses Set

Feb. 26 is the final day to register for one of the Maymester classes taking place in May in five states and offered by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Japanese Fashion Show Set for Feb. 15

A Japanese fashion show titled "Tokyo Style – Harajuku Streets" will be held at noon Feb. 15 at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

ADP Event Urges "Call to Service"

Light was shed on personal civic involvement Jan. 19 at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith as Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert spoke during a ceremony recognizing actions by two local women.

Release the Beast During Homecoming Week

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is preparing to "Release the Beast" with festivities for Homecoming 2010, which will take place Feb. 15-20.

Spring Tours Highlighted by Hollywood

Experience the glamour and glitz of Hollywood with a four-day trip sponsored by the Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.

Feb. 12 is for Music Lovers

The Academy of the Arts at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will present a Valentine’s gift to the community with "Love Around the World," part of the 2009-2010 Distinguished Artists Series.

CBPD Sets February Courses

The Center for Business and Professional Development at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has scheduled non-credit classes in Microsoft Office technology, communications, and management and supervision as well as workshops on social networking, leadership and business writing during February.

Lifelong Learning Courses Set for Spring

The Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, a community of lifelong learners for ages 40 and over, is offering 11 courses on a variety of topics for the Spring 2010 semester.

February Personal Enrichment Classes Listed

The Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has developed a spring schedule of non-credit classes and learning opportunities that continues through July and includes more than 60 personal enrichment classes.

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