S.A.K.E. Old Main Featured Holiday Print Now Available
S.A.K.E. Holiday Print
S.A.K.E., historically known as Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise, will be releasing a framed print of Old Main in time for the holiday season. S.A.K.E.'s student-run business, ForeverRed, will have the print by Edmond "Chuck" Blouin available for purchase at all University of Arkansas Bookstore Razorback Shops: Garland Center, NWA Mall, and Pinnacle Hills Prom Mall. All funds raised from ForeverRed merchandise sales go to support S.A.K.E. learning initiatives.
S.A.K.E. was created in 1996 as a way to teach students all aspects of business. Since its creation, S.A.K.E. has given U of A students experience working in and managing a business. Hundreds of students who have participated in the class, and corresponding ForeverRed business, have credited the program with helping them land their first jobs, achieving promotions, and giving them the confidence and knowledge to start their own businesses.
Edmond "Chuck" Blouin is a local artist who has an academic background in fine arts, architecture, and history. Chuck earned his doctorate in cryptography; which can be seen in his detailed and meticulously researched works. Chuck is an avid painter who also consults as an art conservator.
To learn more about S.A.K.E., and their ForeverRed business, visit them online at www.forever-red.com.
Contacts
Emmy Barr, marketing manager
University of Arkansas Bookstore
479-575-2156,
esbarr@uark.edu
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