98th Year
2007-08
Oct. 12, 2007
Calendar
highlights:
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Homecoming Week, Oct. 8-13
* College of Nursing and Health Professions
Gala, Friday, Oct. 12,
6 p.m.-11 p.m., Centennial Hall
* Lecture-Concert Series presents Buddy Collette,
Monday, Oct. 15,
7 p.m., Student Union Auditorium
* ASU Tribe Jazz Band performs Collette works
Tuesday, Oct. 16,
7:30 p.m., Riceland Hall
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'Make a difference, make a stAtement' with Torchbearers
Join 479 others, and become a
Torchbearer.
Current or retired faculty or staff are eligible. It's a stAtement,
and 100 percent of each gift will be added to the ASU Foundation
fund of the donor's choice. Programs include Santa's Tribe,
the Student International Travel Fund, the George Harp Field
Station, and the Lew Brinkley Endowment, and privately funded
scholarships like those honoring Jake Darby, Calvin Smith, or Ray
Hall, Sr. Gifts may also be made to colleges and departments.
Benefits include a tax deduction, a gift of appreciation, and
an invitation to one of two Torchbearer receptions on Nov. 7, as
well as the possibility of being a door prize winner. For details,
contact the Development Office at ext. 3940.
College of Agriculture holds Homecoming petting zoo
As part
of Homecoming activities, the
College of
Agriculture and the College of Sciences and Mathematics will
host a petting zoo and an open house tomorrow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at
the ASU Farm on Longhorn Drive, east of Stadium Boulevard. Animals
large and small will be on hand for viewing and petting. Hayrides,
canoeing, and walks through the horticulture display garden will be
offered. All events are free and open to the public.
Assessment Services slates critical thinking workshop
Assessment Services and the Faculty Center for Learning and Teaching
will co-sponsor a two-part series on critical thinking Monday, Oct.
22, and Friday, Nov. 2, at 12 noon in the Chickasaw Room of the Reng Student Services Center/Student Union. Participation in both
sessions is encouraged. The Foundation for Critical Thinking will
supply materials introducing the eight elements of thought. Boxed
lunches will be provided. Reserve a seat by contacting
Assessment Services by Thursday, Oct. 18, at ext. 3931.
Fall Pledge Drive begins for KASU 91.9 FM
KASU's
fall membership drive begins tomorrow, so prepare to call
in
pledges. Call Todd Rutledge,
development specialist at ext. 2807, or mail a pledge to KASU. This
year's pledge goal is $30,000 to keep 24-hours-a-day,
365-days-a-year programming coming to campus and community listeners
who value news, music, and other eclectic offerings. KASU is
Arkansas' oldest non-commercial educational radio station, a member
of National Public Radio, and an affiliate of Public Radio
International.
Department of Delta Heritage Initiatives changes its name
The Department of Delta Heritage Initiatives is now known as
Arkansas Heritage SITES. This change reflects the change in the
department's mission in providing educational and technical
assistance to the entire state of Arkansas, not solely the Delta
region. SITES stands for System Initiatives for Technical and
Educational Support. The phone number for Arkansas Heritage SITES is
the same; it is
(870) 972-2803.
Benefits Fair urges planning for paradise
The Human Resources Benefits Fair will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24,
from
10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Centennial Hall, third floor, Student Union.
Faculty and staff will be able to meet with vendors and providers in
fields such as health care, retirement, dental care, vision care,
and benefits specific to ASU. For details, see the
flyer or call ext.
3454.
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