- University News Archive - ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize

John Hill — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:00:10 +0000

��Vlog��ý Little Rock alumnus Wendell Scales Jr., deputy director of innovation at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, is competing for the biggest award in American education on behalf of his employer that would fund a program designed to expand student mindsets on what it means to have a career in agriculture. The $1 Million Yass Prize celebrates the country’s education provider which best demonstrates the STOP (Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, Permissionless) principles. The annual award was established in 2021 to reward educators who delivered exceptional experiences for students during the Covid-19 pandemic. Knowing how important agriculture is to the local and state economy, Scales, a 2019 ��Vlog��ý Little Rock graduate and Lonoke native, said to continue developing their unique AgriSTEM initiative to build Arkansas’s first K-12 Ag/STEM school. “The Yass Prize award is an amazing opportunity to amplify the work we are doing in Arkansas,” Scales said. “Cultivating the next generation of diverse agriculture professionals for an agriculture state is very important. I was honored to pitch our AgriSTEM initiative at Arkansas Lighthouse at the 2nd Annual YASS Prize Accelerator and Pitch Competition.” Originally selected as one of 32 semifinalists who will each receive a $200,000 grant, Scales represented Arkansas Lighthouse during an accelerator program and pitch competition earlier this month in New York City. “Connecting with a phenomenal group of 32 individuals and organizations who have made it to the semi-final round, competing for the 1-million-dollar prize for their ideas around Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education, has also been very rewarding,” Scales added. The prestigious $1 million Yass and the six amazing innovator-finalists, who will each receive a $500,000 prize, will be announced to a packed house of past and present winners, judges, supporters, and friends on the evening of Dec. 14. Before that, you can cheer on Scales during the Yass Prize Semifinalist Summit from Forbes Media in New York City. The event, which celebrates American education’s hidden heroes who are doing what’s right for students of all ages, at 2 p.m. EST (1 p.m. CST in Arkansas).

Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship Will Support Working Students at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

John Hill — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:46:03 +0000

��Vlog��ý Little Rock is starting a new scholarship to help students working to support themselves through college, thanks to the generosity of a family that is committed to supporting education. Cyril Hollingsworth, a mediator, arbitrator, and trial lawyer with Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, has made a $50,000 donation to create the Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship in memory of his mother, Beth Bevill Hollingsworth, and in honor of his wife, Betsy Hug Hollingsworth. “It is with deep love and appreciation for both my mom and Betsy that this scholarship is created,” Hollingsworth said. “Education was so important to both of them.” The scholarship will be provided to a part-time or full-time freshman, transfer, or continuing student at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. The scholarship will be based on financial need, and preference will be given to students who are working while attending college. The scholarship will provide assistance for education-related expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and room and board. “��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s mission to provide an affordable and quality education for all our students is made possible through support from generous donors like Cyril Hollingsworth,” said Christian O’Neal, vice chancellor for university advancement. “His gift honors his family’s dedication to education and will help many hard-working students earn their college degree for years to come.” Beth Bevill Hollingsworth was born and raised in Beebe, Arkansas. She graduated from the School of Nursing at Arkansas Baptist Hospital. She supported her sons following her divorce by continuing to work as a registered nurse. In pursuit of her dream to obtain a degree in nursing, she attended Little Rock Junior College, the initial precursor to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, while working as a nurse. While she did not obtain a degree, those classes and days were special for her. She was honored to be awarded the bouquet of roses at the annual Donaghey Day luncheon as the student at Little Rock Junior College who best exemplified the traits of character of the late Mrs. George Donaghey, whose husband, Gov. Donaghey, named Little Rock Junior College as the only beneficiary of a trust in 1929 that provided much needed financial stability for the young college. “The day and recognition were so meaningful to my mom, and it was consistent with the life she lived, reaching out to help others,” Hollingsworth said. “She always said that education is the one thing no one can take away from you. She sacrificed greatly to help my brother and me go to Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College.” Hollingsworth would go on to the small liberal arts college, and then with continuing support from his mother, to the University of Virginia School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. Involved in his home community in many ways, including serving a term as a member of the City of Little Rock Board of Directors, Hollingsworth was reminded of the importance of student scholarships while volunteering with Rotary Club 99. “When I was a member of Rotary Club 99, I served on the scholarship committee for several years, and we awarded scholarships for many ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students,” he said. “Those students, most of whom were working, had so much appreciation for those scholarships. I think endowing a scholarship is an opportunity to help other people in a significant way.” Betsy Hug Hollingsworth, a native of Fort Smith and a graduate of St. Anne’s Academy, worked half days, six days a week, while attending Westark Junior College, to pay for her college education, which she continued at Little Rock University, also a precursor to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, leading to her becoming a medical technologist at St. Vincent Infirmary. “Betsy is special beyond words to me, but she is special for others as well,” Hollingsworth said. “A true friend, always willing to help when asked, and the person with whom people, even strangers, instinctively share their thoughts, somehow knowing that she will be someone who really listens. I appreciate the opportunity to honor her and my mother and to support ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s continuing growth as a great metropolitan university.” The left hand photo shows Betsy Hug Hollingsworth working as a medical technologist at St. Vincent Infirmary, while the right hand photo shows Beth Bevill Hollingsworth in her yearbook photo from Little Rock Junior College.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Celebrates Centennial Campaign Start at BBQ @ Bailey

John Hill — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:03:36 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock community had many reasons to celebrate during the annual BBQ @ Bailey event on Oct. 14. The annual university picnic brought together employees, students, alumni, and community supporters to enjoy food, fun, and camaraderie.

Chancellor Christina Drale announced the start of the Centennial Campaign, a new capital campaign that celebrates the university’s 100-year anniversary in 2027. The campaign has a goal of raising $250 million by 2027, making the campaign the largest fundraising effort in university history.

“BBQ at Bailey is even more special this year,” Drale said. “Money raised in this campaign will benefit the campus community through student scholarships, program excellence, and the living and learning environments. The next five years will be busy and really exciting. Our hope is that you will contribute to the Centennial Campaign in your own way to make a difference for students who are here today and those who will be here in the future. Help us make the next 100 years as great as the first century at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock.”

BBQ @ Bailey followed the Centennial Campaign Gala on Oct. 13. Centennial Campaign Co-chairs Alfred Williams and Jerry Damerow, who emceed the gala, were happy to spread support for the campaign to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock supporters at both events.

“This is just as important for the staff and faculty of this university to engage with the community as it is for the community to engage with the staff and faculty and students, and last night was the perfect example of everyone working together,” Williams said. “We got to follow up and keep going with this great event.”

“Last night was an opportunity for all of us to engage with donors and potential donors, and today is a good chance to engage with students,” Damerow added. “That’s what it’s all about – the students. Today is a special day and the frosting on the cake from a wonderful event last night.”

The start of the Centennial Campaign included a $6.75 million gift that benefits the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology in memory of the late Dr. Yupo Chan, who was the founding chair of the Department of Systems Engineering. The donors, Susan Chan and Alex Johnson, were honored during the gala event at the Fine Arts Building.

“I think the donors felt very honored and appreciated and are glad to be part of a new beginning for the engineering school,” said Dr. Lawrence Whitman, dean of the Donaghey College of STEM. “This is a great start to support students for the next 100 years of our university. The donors wanted to be a part of the beginning of many more gifts to the university.”

Paige Henry, a soccer player, was one of the dozens of student-athletes who volunteered their time to help set up and serve food during BBQ @ Bailey. Guests enjoyed lunch catered by Whole Hog Café, dessert from Community Bakery, and music by Klassik Entertainment.

“This is a wonderful event with great energy, good food, and a lot of fun,” Henry said. “I enjoy volunteering to help out the university community.”

Loris Fullerton, a 1974 graduate and Alumni Association Board member, recalled her fondness for attending BBQ @ Bailey and connecting with old friends.

“I think this is a very cool way to get the students and alumni involved,” she said. “I don’t know a school that works harder than ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. It’s like a great hometown family to me, and BBQ @ Bailey is the place to be seen.”

Dr. Amar Kanekar, professor and graduate program coordinator for the Health Education and Health Promotion program, enjoyed returning to the event after not attending for several years.

“I think this is a great tradition to get to meet other people and learn about what is happening on campus,” Kanekar said. “I couldn’t be here last year because of the pandemic, but I am glad to be back. It’s a great opportunity to be out in the sun, and the food is great.”

Staff Senate President Ross Bradley and Past President Rosalie Shahan were hosting one of several booths representing ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus organizations during the picnic.

“It’s great seeing students, faculty, staff, and members of the community at this annual event and to hear about the Centennial Campaign on campus,” Bradley said. “BBQ at Bailey is also a great way for campus organizations to promote their individual initiatives. We are here promoting the annual Staff Senate Helping Hands Food Drive, which helps provide food baskets to employees around the holidays in December.”

People can help ��Vlog��ý Little Rock by joining the Alumni Association, contributing to annual fundraisers, making a donation, or putting the university in their estate plans. More information on the Centennial Campaign is available at /centennial.

Dr. Danyell Crutchfield Cummings, president of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alumni Board of Directors, invited people to join the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alumni Association, which annually offers around $100,000 in student scholarships, in addition to helping people create connections.

“This is one of my favorite events on the campus every year. It was the best opportunity to get together, eat, and enjoy some good weather,” she said. “We are alumni, current students, and supporters of our university and our students. Many of you may have benefitted from scholarships at this university. I know I did. Your membership dues will directly benefit general scholarships to help students graduate without debt.”

Chan Family Marks Professor’s Legacy with $6.75 Million Gift to Benefit ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Engineering Programs

John Hill — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:39:29 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $6.75 million gift from the family of a beloved engineering professor who was responsible for establishing some of the university’s first engineering programs. The Yupo and Susan Chan Charitable Trust made the gift to fulfill the expressed vision of Dr. Yupo Chan, the founding chair of the Department of Systems Engineering, who passed away in 2020. The transformational gift will support ��Vlog��ý Little Rock’s new School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and provide scholarships for engineering students for many years to come. This gift represents the fifth largest donation in the university’s history and kicks off an important moment as ��Vlog��ý Little Rock celebrates the public launch of its new capital campaign. The gift was announced Oct. 13 during the official launch celebration of the Centennial Campaign, which commemorates the university’s upcoming centennial anniversary in 2027. “Education was very important to Yupo,” his wife Susan Chan said. “Yupo’s vision boiled down to an interest in helping make ��Vlog��ý Little Rock an important center for engineering and operations research. The two things he most enjoyed about working at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock were mentoring individual students to make a difference in their lives and doing engineering research. He wanted to make a significant difference to ��Vlog��ý Little Rock.” The gift from the Yupo and Susan Chan Charitable Trust, for which Susan Chan and her niece Alexandra Johnson serve as trustees, includes:

$1.5 million to establish the Yupo Chan Director of the School of Engineering Endowment
$2 million to create the Chan Wui and Yunyin Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship
$3.25 million to create the Chan Wui and Yunyin Endowed Graduate Scholarship

“Dr. Chan was an extraordinary leader and mentor,” said Dr. Christina Drale, chancellor of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. “His accomplishments at this university touched many lives and helped elevate our engineering school to national prominence. This gift will continue the transformational effect on students and programs that he was known for and to which he dedicated his career.”

Dr. Lawrence Whitman, right, dean of the Donaghey College of STEM at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, is moved as a portrait of the late professor Yupo Chan is unveiled by his niece Alex Johnson, and wife, Susan Chan, who were honored for their family’s $6.75 million gift to benefit the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

The Yupo Chan Director of the School of Engineering Endowment will provide funds to benefit the university’s School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, which launched July 1 in the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). “Dr. Chan served as the initial chair of systems engineering and brought engineering to our campus,” said Dr. Lawrence Whitman, dean of the Donaghey College of STEM. “Dr. Chan’s legacy will continue to positively impact engineering at our university by strengthening the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are grateful to the Chans for the transformational gift that will provide for the future of engineering on our campus.” The endowment will help attract and recruit highly qualified individuals to the position of the director of the School of Engineering, which will be named for Dr. Chan, and provide the director with the resources to further their contributions to teaching, research, and public service. The fund will also supplement university support for outstanding faculty in the school. The scholarships will provide assistance to full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students studying engineering and engineering technology at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock for education related expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on financial need and/or merit. The scholarships are named in memory of Dr. Chan’s parents to honor their commitment to education. During the Communist takeover of China, the country seized the family’s property, and the Chan family fled to the British colony of Hong Kong in the 1950s.

Susan Chan and Alex Johnson, wife and niece of the late Professor Yupo Chan, are honored at the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Centennial Campaign Gala for their family’s $6.75 million gift to benefit the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Photos by Ben Krain

“Yupo’s parents believed strongly in the value of education, that education was the path toward success in life,” Susan Chan said. “They sent Yupo to a very good Hong Kong Catholic High School that prepared him to be admitted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.” Dr. Chan received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s degree in transportation systems, and a Ph.D. in operations research, all from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His academic career included positions at the State University of New York at Stoney Brook, Penn State, the University of Washington, and the Air Force Institute of Technology. He joined ��Vlog��ý Little Rock in 2000, where he spent two decades as a leading engineering educator and researcher. Dr. Chan founded the Chan Wui and Yunyin Rising Star Workshop to consider the analytical relationship between mobility and communication and established a chapter of Tau Beta Pi, an honor society for engineering students, at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. In later years at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, he worked with a team of scientists to develop a small, cost-effective way to observe atmospheric levels of greenhouse gasses using CubeSats.

Smith Named Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Development at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock

John Hill — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:46:15 +0000

Kristi Smith has been promoted to a key leadership role for alumni and development at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “When I graduated from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, I accumulated no student debt, largely due to scholarships I received while I was student,” Smith said. “Ever since, I have wanted to give back to my alma mater. I am grateful to serve in such a rewarding role for the students of ��Vlog��ý Little Rock.” Smith has been named the associate vice chancellor of alumni and development at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. Her new role includes management of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alumni Association, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving. “Much of the success our team enjoys is because of Kristi Smith’s good work,” said Christian O’Neal, vice chancellor for university advancement. “Kristi is a most respected colleague and has the proven ability to motivate others to do what they can to help our university be its best. I’m thrilled Kristi has agreed to this expanded role, and I know we can expect more growth in fundraising to come from her leadership.” A graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program, Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in international studies and a Master of Public Administration degree from ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. She previously worked at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock as the assistant to the dean of the Graduate School from 1998 to 2002, where she oversaw the TEAMS (Teaching Enhancements Affecting Minority Students) program. Since rejoining ��Vlog��ý Little Rock in the Office of Alumni and Development in 2016, Smith has taken the lead on several key philanthropic initiatives, including the Chancellor’s Circle and the Foundation Fund Board of Directors. She was promoted to senior director of alumni and development in 2019. In May, Smith graduated from the 36th Class of Leadership Greater Little Rock, where she was selected by her cohort to serve as the commencement speaker. She also served on the University of Arkansas System Task Force on Racial Equity.

BBQ @ Bailey Celebration Will Include Launch of Centennial Campaign

John Hill — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:28:11 +0000

A special edition of BBQ @ Bailey is planned for Friday, Oct. 14. The annual tailgating-style event will include the formal campus announcement of the Centennial Campaign, a major fundraising effort that will impact the university for years to come.

“BBQ at Bailey has become a campus tradition,” said Christian O’Neal, vice chancellor for university advancement. “That makes it a perfect time to kick off our Centennial Campaign for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock. This campaign will help us set the course for our university for the next 100 years. In addition to great barbeque, this year’s event offers the chance to be part of history.”

The university’s Centennial Campaign will focus on four key pillars, and the university will seek to raise funds over the next five years in support of student scholarships, student success initiatives, learning environment upgrades, and faculty excellence. Those wanting to learn more about the upcoming Centennial Campaign can visit ualr.edu/centennial.

BBQ @ Bailey will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center on the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus. The Centennial Campaign announcement will begin at noon. Chancellor Christina S. Drale and Dr. Danyell Crutchfield Cummings, president of the Alumni Board of Directors, will also be on hand for this year’s event and will share more about the campaign.

Annually hosted by the , the picnic is a wonderful way for students, employees, alumni, and friends of the university to enjoy some great barbecue, fellowship, and fun.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock students and staff participate in the annual BBQ at Bailey’s back-to-school picnic. Photos by Ben Krain.

Whole Hog Cafe will cater the event, coupled with treats from Community Bakery. Students are encouraged to stop by, grab a free t-shirt, visit with student organizations, take a selfie with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock backdrop, play Baggo, and mingle with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Back by popular demand, Klassik Entertainment, the DJ that is sure to inspire dancing, will be on site to provide music and entertainment. Klassik Entertainment is owned by ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Alumni Board member Jonathan Nunn.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock supporters can sign up for the Alumni Association to support scholarships for deserving students. Faculty and staff can join for $30, and students can join for $10.

BBQ at Bailey is sponsored by the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Alumni and Development.

��Vlog��ý Little Rock to Host Arts and Business Panel Discussion

John Hill — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:10:32 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is working to connect the arts and business through an upcoming panel discussion. The panel discussion is set for Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 9:30 a.m. in the Reynolds Business Building Auditorium Room 103. As part of the panel, the participants will discuss how art and business are connected and the importance of philanthropy in supporting students in both fields. Panelists Include:

Leslye Shellam, Donor to the L. Dickson Flake Endowed Scholarship and donor of the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Student Scholarship
2022-2023 Flake Scholarship Recipients: Ashley Lawrence, Lamar Townsend, Kailey Whitaker, and Annika Wade
Michael Johnson, Director of Development for the College of Business, Health, and Human Services
Joseph Lampo, Director of Development for the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education

In addition to the panel discussion, the scholarship recipients for the L. Dickson Flake Endowed Scholarship and the Linda Blaine Flake Endowed Art Student Scholarship will be recognized. Wednesday’s presentation is a first for ��Vlog��ý Little Rock to combine the business school and students from the Windgate Center for Art + Design art students in one scholarship presentation to show a greater benefit to the community. To learn more about other advancement opportunities at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock, visit /development. In the upper right photo, ��Vlog��ý Little Rock studio art major Caleb LeFevre, left, presented philanthropist Leslye Shellam with a charcoal drawing during a celebration of World Art Day in 2021. Photo by Ben Krain.

Community Leaders Share Experiences with Improving Religious Tolerance in Arkansas

John Hill — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:00:30 +0000

Three Little Rock community leaders and ��Vlog��ý Little Rock alumni shared their efforts to promote religious tolerance in Arkansas during a Sept. 1 community event. The panel, “,” was hosted by the Middle Eastern Studies Program at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock and organized by students who participated in a study abroad trip to Spain this summer. The students wanted to connect what they learned in Spain with what community leaders in Little Rock are doing to promote religious tolerance. Panel members included Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Dr. Sara Tariq, co-founder of the Madina Institute and board member for the Interfaith Center, the Hon. Annabelle Imber Tuck, board member for the Interfaith Center and , and ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students and study abroad participants Torri Richardson and Nick Junker. The course, Islam and Migration in Modern and Historical Spain, included topics like identity, religious head coverings, demographic change, and immigration. Students met with non-government organizations who work with Muslim refugees, visited historical sites of inter-religious cooperation and conflict, and learned about government programs that “help heal past wounds and build bridges today.” “The students wanted to connect what they learned studying in Spain to the challenges our own city faces with religious tolerance, and they wanted to learn about what was happening in Little Rock to address those challenges,” said Dr. Rebecca Glazier, a professor in the School of Public Affairs who led the study abroad trip. “It was inspiring to see them share what they learned and to also hear community leaders talk about great programs in our community, like those hosted by the .” These events include interfaith dialogue events, a summer friendship camp for elementary school students, and monthly dinners for people of different faiths. Dr. Tariq also remarked on how even small events like these can be meaningful in making religious minorities feel like they are no longer in the margins. “I’m a co-founder of the , a mosque that opened five years ago,” she said. “One of the major foundational pillars is interfaith understanding. The only path to peace that I have ever found effective is through interfaith understanding. It occurs conversation by conversation. I’ve been in Little Rock since third grade, and post 9/11, I think you all know what we felt. We’ve always lived in the margins in the south, and 9/11 made us want to hide and made us very defensive. It also created urgency for me. It’s important for us as leaders to help people of all faiths and bring everyone together for these collective conversations.” At 72, Tuck said it’s taken her a long time to learn that promoting religious tolerance happens person to person and through small projects that positively impact other people’s lives. “Sunday morning is the most segregated hour of the week, and that is really very sad to me,” Tuck said. “One of the biggest problems I see is lack of education. We live in a part of the United States that has been basically populated by Christians, but we are becoming more diverse religion wise. It’s about educating people on different religions. I don’t pretend to know the answer to the mystery of life, but I know every one of us has a soul. Our congregation is sponsoring an Afghani family with Trinity Episcopal. It feels good to help another family integrate into a different culture.” For the city to truly embody religious tolerance, Mayor Scott said he follows three rules:

Respect and love one another
Responsibility to demonstrate peace
Representation matters

“It is my honor and mission to truly ensure the City of Little Rock is an inclusive city, and we are unapologetic about our intention to include,” Mayor Scott said. “We are a melting pot of many different people, religions, sectors, and genders. I have participated in the worship practice of every major religion in the city. A true leader should understand that while there is a separation of religion and state, there is no separation of citizens. We focus on unity and facing real issues. As an alum of this institution, what you see today is Little Rock at its finest. Little Rock is a welcoming and inclusive city. We still have more work to do. We need more events like this to encourage people.”

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Students, Community Members to Discuss Study Abroad Trip to Spain and Religious Tolerance Efforts in Aug. 31 Panel

John Hill — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:42:36 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a free community panel where students will share their experiences studying abroad in Spain and prominent community members will discuss efforts to promote religious tolerance in Arkansas and their experiences with prejudice. The panel discussion, entitled “Together Little Rock,” will take place in the Legends Room of the Jack Stephens Center at ��Vlog��ý Little Rock at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31. The panel will include Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Dr. Sara Tariq, co-founder of the Madina Institute and board member for the Interfaith Center, the Hon. Annabelle Imber Tuck, board member for the Interfaith Center and Congregation B’Nai Israel in Little Rock and the first woman elected as a justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, and ��Vlog��ý Little Rock students and study abroad participants Torri Richardson and Nick Junker. The students who attended the trip, all part of the course, will also be in attendance to talk about their experiences abroad and share photos and souvenirs with the audience. Students who went on the trip include Steve Abouem, Armando Arellano, Madison Ellis, Scott Filek, Owen Hayes, Nicholas Junker, Kenedy Kuchinski, Torri Richardson, Misty Roberts, Alexander Shahegh, and Isaac Thomas. Dr. Rebecca Glazier, professor in the School of Public Affairs, accompanied the students on this trip as their faculty advisor. The group spent 12 days in Spain this summer visiting spots in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, and Salobreña. “Most of them had never been out of the country, and some hadn’t even been on an airplane before,” Dr. Glazier said. “I’m glad they were all able to come. We went deep and saw much more than just the top tourist attractions, and it was a unique experience that the students wouldn’t have gotten by themselves or with a tour group.” One of the most significant activities was the opportunity to connect with a nonprofit organization centered in Spain called Arco Forum. It is run by refugees, mostly from Turkey, who have set up cultural programs and efforts to help other Muslim refugees integrate to Spain. “The students had a lot of fun, but the trip also opened their eyes to Islamophobia and prejudice in the country and around the world,” Dr. Glazier said. “This event will be a good way to open that conversation here in Little Rock and ask what we can do better and how we can better connect with their community.”

��Vlog��ý Little Rock Will Celebrate BBQ @ Bailey Oct. 14

John Hill — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:36:46 +0000

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate the return of the campus community for the new school year with the popular BBQ @ Bailey event Friday, Oct. 14. The tailgating-style event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center on the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock campus. Members of the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock community can also look forward to a special announcement about the university with Chancellor Christina Drale and Dr. Danyell Crutchfield Cummings, president of the Alumni Board of Directors, on hand to help celebrate. “We have lots to celebrate in October, and we hope that there will be even more students on campus to join in the fun,” said Kristi Smith, senior director of alumni and development. “This is often the highlight of the fall semester, and this one will be the best one yet. I hope to see many alumni and friends at this wonderful event.” Hosted by the , the picnic is a wonderful way for students, employees, alumni, and friends of the university to enjoy some great barbecue, fellowship, and fun. Whole Hog Cafe will cater the event with treats from Community Bakery. Students are encouraged to stop by, grab a free t-shirt, visit with student organizations, take a selfie with the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock backdrop, play Baggo, and mingle with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff. ��Vlog��ý Little Rock supporters can sign up for the Alumni Association to support scholarships for deserving students. Faculty and staff can join for $30, and students can join for $10. BBQ at Bailey is sponsored by the ��Vlog��ý Little Rock Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Alumni and Development.

- University News Archive - ����Vlog��ý Little Rock

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Alum Wendell Scales Competes for $1 Million Yass Prize

Hollingsworth-Hug Scholarship Will Support Working Students at ����Vlog��ý Little Rock

����Vlog��ý Little Rock Celebrates Centennial Campaign Start at BBQ @ Bailey

Chan Family Marks Professor’s Legacy with $6.75 Million Gift to Benefit ����Vlog��ý Little Rock Engineering Programs

Smith Named Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and Development at ����Vlog��ý Little Rock