Faculty Appreciation Week Continues; Check Out the Highlights

Multiple events and giveaways are happening the next few days as a part of Faculty Appreciation Week. 

“The University of Arkansas is lucky to have some of the most talented and dedicated faculty in the nation and I’m very thankful for that,” said Terry Martin, interim provost. “On behalf of our students, staff and administration, I would like to say thank you to our faculty and encourage everyone to do the same during Faculty Appreciation Week.”

Check out the calendar below for some of the highlighted activities, and enter to win tickets and/or a photo shoot as a part of the following two drawings for faculty:

  1. Two tickets to the Garth Brooks Concert on April 23, including seats in the Chancellor's Box and an invitation to the pre-concert reception at the Fowler House Conservatory and Gardens. Hosted by interim Chancellor Charles Robinson and Reynelda Augustine-Robinson. Enter by 3 p.m. on Friday, April 15: Short survey and drawing.
  2. A free family and/or friends photo shoot on campus. Ten lucky winners will receive a free photo shoot courtesy of the University of Arkansas. Date, time, and details will be coordinated after winners are selected randomly from those who apply. Enter before Monday, April 18. Entry form.

calendar of Faculty Appreciation events

Tuesday, April 12

  • Free cup of coffee at Hill Coffee in the Union (present faculty ID)
  • Student Card Writing Event "Thank You Faculty," Union International Flag Room from 10-4 p.m.
  • Razorbacks vs. UAPB Baseball Game, 6:30 pm. Register for tickets here with UAFACULTY promo code
  • Hog Heaven Sale — present faculty ID for 15% off all week
  • TIPS giveaway — Student Success Center 301 & 302 for free snacks, goodies, and a drawing
  • 10% discount on UREC faculty memberships during the week
  • 50% discount on UREC outdoor equipment rentals during the week

Wednesday, April 13

  • Faculty Applause Awards — Students have nominated 7 faculty members who will receive a trophy and student visit to honor their impact
  • Free Faculty/Staff Fit Class held in Union fitness center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Hog Heaven Sale — present faculty ID for 15% off all week
  • TIPS giveaway — Student Success Center 301 & 302 for free snacks, goodies, and a drawing
  • 10% discount on UREC faculty memberships during the week
  • 50% discount on UREC outdoor equipment rentals during the week

Thursday, April 14

  • Faculty Applause Awards — Students have nominated 7 faculty members who will receive a trophy and student visit to honor their impact
  • April Cordes Chair, Carl Smith, Landscape Architecture will speak on "Transformational Collaboration and Reflective Practice in Teaching," Student Success Center 349, 2-3:15 p.m. Door prizes!
  • Hog Heaven Sale — present faculty ID for 15% off all week
  • TIPS giveaway — Student Success Center 301 & 302 for free snacks, goodies, and a drawing
  • 10% discount on UREC faculty memberships during the week
  • 50% discount on UREC outdoor equipment rentals during the week

Friday, April 15

  • International Faculty Luncheon — open to international faculty from noon to 1:15 p.m. in Student Success Center, room 349
  • UA Softball vs. Kentucky, 6 p.m., Bogle Stadium. Register for tickets here with UAFACULTY promo code.
  • Hog Heaven Sale — present faculty ID for 15% off all week
  • TIPS giveaway — Student Success Center 301 & 302 for free snacks, goodies, and a drawing
  • 10% discount on UREC faculty memberships during the week
  • 50% discount on UREC outdoor equipment rentals during the week

 

Contacts

Kathryn Ann Sloan, vice provost for faculty affairs
Division of Academic Affairs
479-575-5887, ksloan@uark.edu

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