New York Times Subscription Sign-up Launch Party

Submitted by ASG

Associated Student Government invites students to stop by the Arkansas Union Mall Monday, Nov. 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to participate in The New York Times subscription launch party.

Associated Student Government invites students to stop by the Arkansas Union Mall Monday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in The New York Times subscription launch party. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for the free New York Times subscription, grab some free snacks and enter a drawing to win New York Times and ASG merchandise. Social distancing protocol will be enforced, and masks are required.

Can't come to the event? No worries; all students, faculty and staff have full complimentary access to The New York Times via www.nytimes.com and Times mobile apps, thanks to an institution-wide subscription through the Associated Student Government Readership Program.

To activate your Pass for free access to nytimes.com, follow these steps:

· Visit accessnyt.com and be sure to use your uark.edu email address.

· Follow the simple instructions. Once activated, your pass will provide access to NYTimes.com from any location.

· Download your free Times app by visiting nytimes.com/mobile

ASG encourages all students to take advantage of the world-class journalism of The New York Times to enrich your educational experience. Nytimes.com covers a variety of topics with unsurpassed quality and depth through breaking news articles, blogs, videos and interactive features. In addition, you will be able to share content on social networks, save articles of interest, subscribe to email newsletters and set up personalized alerts. Your access to nytimes.com is available from any location, on or off campus.

Mobile apps are not supported on all devices. This free access does not include e-reader editions, Times Insider content or digital versions of The New York Times Crossword. This program provides only select access to The New York Times Archive and does not replace database services to which the U of A may currently subscribe. Other restrictions apply.

COVID-19 precautions for this event: wear a face covering, maintain six feet social distancing, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer. Please do not attend if you are sick. Event staff will ensure frequently touched surfaces are cleaned. Visit health.uark.edu/coronavirus/ for the latest U of A information and resources regarding COVID-19 impacts.

The Associated Student Government at the U of A is a student-led organization that acts as an organized voice for all students and strives to effectively represent student interest. Questions about ASG can be directed to 479-575-5255, asg@uark.edu or asg.uark.edu. The ASG Readership Program is funded by the Student Activities fee. ASG is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.

About the Division of Student Affairs: The Division of Student Affairs supports students in pursuing knowledge, earning a degree, finding meaningful careers, exploring diversity, and connecting with the global community. We provide students housing, dining, health care resources, and create innovative programs that educate and inspire. We enhance the U of A experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.