Arkansas Union Turns 40 Years Old
The Arkansas Union is turning 40! The original @ArkansasUnion building opened in 1973 to replace Memorial Hall as the on campus student union. On Thursday, Sept. 26, @ArkansasUnion tenants will host Union Day with the celebratory theme #Union Back 40.
You're invited to celebrate this momentous occasion. Be first in line to win prizes by following @ArkansasUnion on Instagram and Twitter. At 11 a.m. on Thursday U of A students will be given a "passport" to collect stamps at the information tables. You must follow @ArkansasUnion to win! Prizes will be announced via social media during the event.
Activities include:
- Free food
- Union history
- T-shirts
- Union event give-a-ways
- Koozies
- And more!
Start following The Union on Instagram and Twitter @ArkansasUnion, #UnionBack40. Following the ArkansasUnion is a requirement to win!
Contacts
Maci Edwards, Event Services Manager
Union ARKU
479-249-2149,
mxe005@uark.edu
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