Take a Study Break With the University Libraries
As finals approach, the University Libraries have teamed up with partners across campus to offer study breaks that are free and open to all U of A students. All breaks will be held in the east lobby of Mullins Library unless otherwise noted. Mullins Library will also offer extended hours.
Author Kat Robinson to Speak on Arkansas Food Traditions Wednesday
Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts will end the second year of its Arkansas Folklife Web Series with guest Kat Robinson at 1 p.m. Wednesday. This webinar is free, but registration is required.
David Gearhart Papers Now Available in University Libraries Special Collections
This extensive collection offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of former U of A Chancellor David Gearhart as well as the significant contributions of his wife, Jane Gearhart.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Chief of Education to Speak Oct. 18
Eric Maynard of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will join the Arkansas Folklife Web Series to discuss hunting, fishing and trapping in Arkansas at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Author Janis F. Kearney Next Guest on Arkansas Folklife Web Series
Alumna Janis F. Kearney will talk about her latest book and her work in the field of community engagement and humanities through the non-profit Celebrate! Maya Project at 1 p.m. Sept. 20 via a free webinar.
Next Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts Community Scholars Training Offered Online
The Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts Community Scholars program is a free training opportunity for anyone interested in finding, documenting and presenting community culture, folklife and traditional arts.
Historic Preservation Conversation
Wilburn and web series host Lauren Willette will discuss Wilburn’s involvement in important historic preservation work happening in Forrest City and the surrounding St. Francis County.
Associate Dean for Special Collections Candidates to Visit Campus
Felicia Williamson, director of library and archives for the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, will present from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Monday, July 17, in the School of Law’s E.J. Ball Courtroom.
Reflecting on National History Day
Special Collections intern Skylar Putman reflects on her experience with this year’s NWA National History Day.
Musician Donates Late Father’s Rare Frank Stanford Book to Special Collections
Allison Williams, who worked for the University Libraries in the 1990s, donated a rare edition of poet Frank Stanford’s ‘Singing Knives’ that had belonged to her father, Paul Williams.