UA Walton College to Announce New Chair

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, will make a special announcement regarding a chair in finance.

WHEN:  2:00 — 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005

WHERE:  Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development, Buchanan Street

SPEAKERS:

. Provost Bob Smith
 
. Doyle Z. Williams, dean, Walton College
 
. Dave Gearhart, vice chancellor for advancement
 
. Wayne Y. Lee, professor, chair of the finance department and holder of the Alice L. Walton Chair in Finance
 
. Tom Garrison, president and CEO, Garrison Financial Corp., Fayetteville
 
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:  during the announcement

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:  following the announcement

PARKING:  available at the Arkansas Union parking garage off of Stadium Drive

Contacts
 Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu

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