Faculty Appreciation Week Starts Today
Faculty Appreciation Week starts today. Check out the giveaways, events and discounts available for University of Arkansas faculty on Monday, April 10.
- Free coffee at Hill Coffee in the Union and Willard J. Walker Hall (must show ID)
- 15% discount at Hog Heaven (must show ID)
- 20% discount at Campus bookstore (must show ID)
- Card writing event for students to thank faculty (hosted by the Associated Student Government) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Union Flag Room (art supplies provided)
- TIPS Totally Ultra Giveaways from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at CORD 301-302
- 30% discount on gear rentals from UREC
- Student pricing for faculty on bike rentals and personal training
- 10% discount on UREC annual membership (email urec@uark.edu or stop by HPER 225)
- Enter to win free gear rental or a free personal training starter package from UREC
- Enter to win Razorback merchandise
Faculty can also make plans to participate in a free yoga class on Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:15 a.m. at the UREC Fitness Center Studio on the second floor of the Arkansas Union. Faculty will need to sign up if they plan to attend.
View the complete list of events for Faculty Appreciation Week or visit news.uark.edu each day this week for more events, giveaways and discounts. A complete list of events can also be found on the university calendar.
Faculty Appreciation Week is coordinated by the Office for Faculty Affairs.
About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas' economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research News.
Contacts
Stephanie Adams, director of faculty development
Office for Faculty Affairs
479-575-3150,
sgadams@uark.edu
Lyndsay Bradshaw, assistant director of executive communications
University Relations
479-575-5260,
lbrads@uark.edu
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