Take Note
August 2008
The electronic newsletter of the UA College of Education and Health Professions
Fulbright Award Takes Siloam Springs Man to Hong Kong
As a kid, the farthest Bryan Winzer traveled from his home in Siloam Springs was to Chunky, Miss., to stay with his grandparents in the summer. But, if you want to reach Winzer anytime during the next 11 months, he'll be in Hong Kong. Read more »
MAT Student's Effort to Open Higher Education to All Expands This Year
She may speak their language but Jessica Fay knew in some ways her life was very different from that of her students. Read more »
Kathleen Barta, associate professor in the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing, teaches youth in the Kauffman Scholars program the basics of nursing. See a slideshow »
Pulaski Bank's Gift Buys Thousands of University ID Card Holders
It's a win-win-win situation.
University of Arkansas students will receive free ID card holders in Razorback red that provide a more secure way to carry their cards they need to bring when working out on campus or participating in one of the many activities sponsored by Intramural/Recreational Sports. Read more »
Two Professors in Education Reform to Serve on National Panels
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U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings appointed Robert Costrell, holder of an endowed chair in education accountability at the University of Arkansas, to the National Technical Advisory Council. President Bush nominated Patrick Wolf, holder of an endowed chair in school choice, to the National Board for Education Sciences. Wolf's nomination requires Senate confirmation. |
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Upcoming Events
- Aug. 22 Fall faculty/staff meeting, 8:30 a.m., Graduate Education Auditorium
- Aug. 22 Fall Fiesta, 6 p.m. Walton Arts Center
- Aug. 24 Academic Convocation, 4 p.m., Barnhill Arena
- Aug. 25 Fall classes start
- Sept. 11 Education of Boys, 6:30-8 p.m., Jones Center for Families, Springdale
- Sept. 12 Education of Boys, noon-2:30 p.m., 343 Graduate Education Building
- Sept. 19 Julie Cullen, lecture, noon, 343 Graduate Education Building
- Sept. 26 Matthew Springer, lecture, noon, 343 Graduate Education Building
Editor's Note: "Take Note" is published bimonthly with information about programs, events and achievements of the faculty, staff and students of the departments, research and service units of the College of Education and Health Professions. Please contact Heidi Stambuck, director of communications, with comments and suggestions.
(479) 575-3138, stambuck@uark.edu