The Traveler

Hundreds of UA freshmen might have saved money and safeguarded their health this summer if they took advantage of free immunizations at orientation, said a Pat Walker Health Center official.

Because of a statewide abundance of three types of vaccinations, the Washington County Health Department was able to offer immunizations to the new students free of charge during summer orientations.… Post the First Comment

The UA Police Department is sponsoring a tug-of-war competition in cooperation with the UA health, physical education and recreation department.

All proceeds from the tug-of-war will go to the "Cops for Kids" program and to equipment and training for the UAPD health and fitness program, according to the press release.… Post the First Comment

The UA soccer club team is about to start its season in the Oklahoma Collegiate Club Soccer League (OCCSL).

The team is called UASC United because of the diversity of their club members.

"We are a multi-cultural team all over," said Greg Walter, UA soccer club vice president.… Post the First Comment

Gov. Mike Beebe plans to hold a press conference on the UA campus at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the lobby of the Administration Building to discuss the recent addition to options for funding higher education in Arkansas.

Beebe announced yesterday that Arkansas high-school graduates with financial need can receive up to $1,000 per year to help pay for college under a new grant program, according to a press release from his office.… Post the First Comment

The Conversation Partners and Friendship Families programs offered by Spring International and the Office of International Students and Scholars are helping international students find a home at UA.

Programs like Friendship Families provide international students the opportunity to form cultural connections with their new community, said Matthew Sokoloski, Outreach Assistant for the Office of International Students.… Post the First Comment

SPOON are scheduled to perform at the UA free fall concert sponsored by University Programs. SPOON will stop in Fayetteville Sept. 30, during a tour for their new album, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga.

While the free concert at the UA is sponsored by UP, the decision regarding which band to bring to campus was left to the concerts committee, said Grant Spencer, in his second year as committee chair.… 2 Comments

It is usually assumed that one will feel more secure about his or her job if they work in a place with a layoff prevention program, but according to UA research, this is not the case.

This research was submitted at the American Sociological Association, by Dr. Song Yang, an assistant professor at the UA Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.… Post the First Comment