Spring Break
RIC lobbying to keep the ELC open 24 hours a day
Students who need help with their late-night studies might find aid at the Enhanced Learning Center soon.
With Associated Student Government support, Residents' Interhall Congress will lobby to keep the ELC open 24 hours a day, said Stefan Trim, RIC senator and author of the RIC bill passed in February.… Post the First Comment |
Universities consider concealed-carry laws
After the North Illinois University and Virginia Tech shootings, college students must not only worry about the rising cost of tuition or whether they failed their math tests, but also whether their campuses are safe.
This need for safety has some people advocating permission to carry concealed weapons on campus, which is not permitted at the UA.… 9 Comments |
Seminar to focus on democracy in the Middle East
Islam and Democracy, a seminar sponsored by the Al-Islam Students Association and the UA Multicultural Center, will occur 3:30 p.m. today in Room 404 of the Arkansas Union.
Najib Ghadbian, associate professor of political science and Middle East studies, and Mubasher Ahmad, imam of baitul Jami'a Mosque in Chicago, will speak about governments and democracy in Islamic countries, according to a press release.… Post the First Comment |
Former student charged with theftUAPD
A former UA student was arrested on campus Monday by the UA Police Department on charges of burglary and theft of property, a UAPD spokesman said.
Alexander Mark Johnson, 20, is in police custody at the Washington County Detention Center, said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD public information officer.… Post the First Comment |
Sound of Africa benefit concert raises funds for HIV/AIDS victims
In its sixth year of celebration, the Sound of Africa Banquet will commence at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Arkansas Union Ballroom.
The benefit concert, regarded as the African Student Organization's largest event of the school year, will raise funds to support HIV/AIDS victims and education reform in Africa.… Post the First Comment |
Philadelphia Inquirer editor visits as part of J-Days
Collegial newsrooms create an atmosphere conducive to excellent journalism, and excellent journalism creates momentum for reporters, the editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer said Wednesday.
Bill Marimow, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke about five important concepts of journalism and its future in a speech hosted by the Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism at the UA Alumni House Wednesday as part of the Roy Reed Lecture series.… Post the First Comment |
