Senator to Discuss Education Topics
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., will speak at noon Thursday, Feb. 22, on the University of Arkansas campus about teacher quality, leadership and the No Child Left Behind Act. Her talk is part of the 2006-07 lecture series sponsored by the UA Department of Education Reform.
What: Department of Education Reform 2006-07 Lecture Series
When: Noon-1:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22
Where: Graduate Education Building auditorium, University of Arkansas campus, Fayetteville
Speaker: U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark.
Photo opportunities: Before and during the lecture
Interview Opportunities: The lecture will include a question period.
Cost: Free
Food: Pizza, soft drinks and water will be served. Please RSVP by noon Tuesday to Sarah Hays at 575-7024 or skhays@uark.edu.
Parking: Metered spaces may be available along Maple Street. Parking decks are located on Harmon Avenue and Stadium Drive.
Contacts
Heidi Stambuck, director of
communications
College of Education and Health Professions
575-3138, stambuck@uark.edu
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