Yoga, Hot Dogs, The Goonies and More at Today's Dead Day Bash

Join University Housing today for the Dead Day Bash, the ultimate Dead Day event to relax and de-stress before finals week.

The event includes seven activities during the day.

Activities List

All activities are at the Arkansas Union Mall except The Goonies Movie Night.

  • 10 a.m. – Mid-morning Yoga
  • 11 a.m. – Lawn Games with Associated Student Government
  • Noon – Hot Dog Grill Out
  • 1 p.m. – University Police K-9 and Officer Visit
  • 2 p.m. – Burton's Ice Cream
  • 3 p.m. – Study Tips Scavenger Hunt
  • 8 p.m. – The Goonies Movie Night at the Greek Theatre

University Housing partnered with Chartwells for a hot dog grill out for lunch and will provide drinks and snacks during the movie. Local businesses will provide treats throughout the day.

University Police plan to bring their canine officer to bring joy to all the dog lovers.

University Housing is also providing the opportunity to win prizes for participating in the Study Tip scavenger hunt.

COVID-19 precautions for this event include:

  • Face covering required
  • Six-foot social distance must be maintained
  • Please frequently wash your hands or use hand sanitizer
  • Please do not attend if you are sick

Visit the COVID-19 Response webpage for the latest information and resources regarding COVID-19's impact at the university.

For questions, contact Thalita Da Silva Hotz at tnunesro@uark.edu or Mackenzie Payton at mlpayton@uark.edu

Come out, have fun and de-stress before finals!

About University Housing: University Housing is a department within the Division of Student Affairs serving a residential community of around 6,200 on-campus students. More than 200 students find employment opportunities with University Housing each year. We offer educational programs that support the success of students and services that help students focus on academics at the University of Arkansas. Living on campus starts with a housing contract.

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 University of Arkansas experience and help students succeed, one student at a time.

Contacts

Thalita Da Silva Hotz, graduate assistant
University Housing
479-575-4687, tnunesro@uark.edu

Christopher Spencer, assistant director of strategic communications
University Housing
479-575-5084, cjspence@uark.edu

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