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Welcome to campus for ASU's 98th year
For those who are returning
to campus after a busy summer and for those who are already here,
welcome to Arkansas State University as we begin our 98th academic
year. On Oct. 3, 1910, students came for the first day of class at
the institution that has evolved into Arkansas State University. As
ASU approaches the milestone of its creation through
Arkansas Act 100 of 1909, planning for the Centennial celebration is
underway.
Annual Faculty Conference
starts Wednesday
The annual Fall Faculty
Conference 2007 will be Wednesday, Aug. 15, in Centennial
Hall, Reng Student Services Center/Student Union. The
program is preceded by a continental breakfast at 8:30 in Centennial
Hall, followed by the conference at 9:30. Dr. Glen Jones,
interim vice chancellor, Academic Affairs and Research (AAR), will
welcome participants. Allyson Lewis, author of The Seven Minute
Difference, will be the morning keynote speaker, followed by Dr. V. Rick
McDaniel, senior associate vice chancellor, AAR, Dr. Les Wyatt,
president, ASU System, Dr. Robert L. Potts, chancellor, ASU-Jonesboro,
and Chief James Chapman, University Police Department. The speakers
will be followed by a luncheon featuring the afternoon keynote speaker,
Dr.
Ronald Takaki, professor of ethnic studies, University of
California, Berkeley, discussing "Multicultural America." The afternoon will conclude with the Faculty
Association fall business meeting.
Faculty family picnic is
Wednesday evening
After the Faculty Conference,
everyone will have a chance to relax and visit at the faculty family picnic,
beginning at 6 p.m. at the ASU Pavilion. Live music will be provided by Snap
Crow Legs and Paul Moore and Friends, bands featuring ASU faculty.
Activities for the
kids include a Bounce House and Obstacle Course. Academic Affairs
and Research expresses appreciation to the volunteers and sponsors
who have made this event possible. For details, contact
Evone Roberts, ext. 2030.
New faculty are participating in
workshop
A special welcome is extended to those individuals who are joining
the ASU faculty for the first time this year. New faculty members are participating in orientation
today and Tuesday. The
orientation
program is posted on
the Academic Affairs and Research Web site.
First Year Convocation is
Sunday, Aug. 19
The annual First Year Convocation, "Beginning the Tradition," will be Sunday, Aug. 19, beginning
at 2 p.m. in the Convocation Center. All first year students, who
constitute the
Class of 2011, are required to attend; parents and families are
welcome to attend also.
Student Union offices to extend hours
of service
Effective Monday, Aug. 20, offices in the ASU Student Union will extend their operating hours
to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday for the convenience of the
students they
serve. The decision was made after an experiment with extended hours
during the summer months. Those affected by the change are
Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life, Career Services,
Disability Services, Counseling Center, Testing Center, Registrar,
Student Account Services, and Bookstore. (On Tuesday and Thursday of
this week only, these offices will be open until 6:30 p.m.)
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