2023 Staff Appreciation Picnic Coming Up This Week
Be sure to participate in the 2023 Staff Appreciation Picnic. We are excited to announce a new partnership with Chartwells and a new location this year. The menu will include pulled pork and grilled chicken with all the sides, as well as tasty vegan options. A layout of the 1021 Food Hall with food stations is provided below.
You don't want to miss it!
When: Wednesday, May 17
What Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 1021 Food Hall (formerly Brough Commons at the corner of Dickson Street and Garland Avenue)
Need a ride? Buses will be running on the summer reduced schedule from most usual off-campus locations. See the routes here and track the bus in real-time with Passio Go (also available through Android and iOS app stores).
Driving? Free parking 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in lot 50 (west of 1021 Food Hall and Yocum Hall) and in the Harmon Avenue Parking Garage levels 7, 8 and 9.
Contacts
Roy Cordell, Chair
Staff Senate
479-575-7217,
ssenate@uark.edu
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