Free Hugs Project Founder Ken Nwadike to Speak Wednesday
University Programs hosts the Free Hugs Project at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in the Arkansas Union Verizon Ballroom.
This event is sponsored by University Programs through the Office of Student Activities and is supported by the Student Activities fee. For accommodations due to disability, please contact the Office of Student Activities, osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255.
Ken E. Nwadike, Jr., is a peace activist, inspirational speaker, and video journalist popularly known as the Free Hugs Guy. Nwadike is the founder of the Free Hugs Project, which gained popularity as he made major news headlines for his peacekeeping efforts and de-escalation of violence during protests, riots, and political rallies. His lecture will focus on the power of showing compassion and kindness to others especially in these times of high tension.
This event is sponsored by University Programs Cultures and Concepts Committee. For more information on this event, contact University Programs Cultures and Concepts Chair, Chynna Dunham at upc3@uark.edu or 479-575-5255 or Morgan Pulliam at mp003@uark.edu.
Contacts
University Programs, Cultures and Concepts Committee
Office of Student Activities
479-575-5255,
osa@Uark.edu
Scott Flanagin, executive director of communications
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785,
sflanagi@uark.edu
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