NAHJ UARK: Free Churros and Sodas During J-Days Celebration

NAHJ invites you to join us April 4, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., on the second-floor patio of Kimpel Hall, to indulge in freshly made churros, Mexican Coca-Cola and Jarritos.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists

NAHJ invites you to join us April 4, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., on the second-floor patio of Kimpel Hall, to indulge in freshly made churros, Mexican Coca-Cola and Jarritos.

Join the National Association of Hispanic Journalists UARK student chapter at the U of A for a community celebration of journalism and Hispanic culture during the annual J-Days celebration. The association invites you to join us from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, on the second-floor patio of Kimpel Hall, to indulge in freshly made churros, Mexican Coca-Cola and Jarritos. It's an experience you won't want to miss! 

As part of the School of Journalism and Strategic Media's J-Days festivities, NAHJ brings a taste of inclusive excellence to the heart of campus. NAHJ UARK will be serving up these treats to round up the J-Days week of celebration in style. Whether you're a journalism enthusiast, a lover of Hispanic culture or simply someone who enjoys good food and company, everyone on campus is welcome to join us. 

But that's not all — J-Days is a week-long showcase, featuring the best of our journalism program. From riveting guest lectures by esteemed journalists and media professionals to scholarship receptions and the renowned Roy Reed lecture series, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, many of the events are held in collaboration with the Lemke Journalism Alumni Society, adding an extra layer of networking.

So mark your calendars, gather your friends and come hungry for both knowledge and churros! Let's make April 4 a day to remember as we celebrate the vibrant intersection of journalism and Hispanic heritage at the U of A. See you there! 

This event is supported by the Student Activities Fee as a funded event by the Associated Student Government and is free to all currently enrolled University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, students who pay the student activities fee. This event is held in a venue that meets ADA standards. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend this event. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Lauren Burgess, lmb040@uark.edu. For updates, news, and reminders about all J-Days events, visit the Lemke Journalism Alumni Society website at www.arkansasalumni.org/lemkesociety

About NAHJ UARK: Local chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists are vital in bringing hot topics and discussions that greatly affect how journalists report about local communities. The goal is to successfully bring transparency and fair journalism to the general public, supporting Hispanic Journalists academically and in the newsroom. Read more about NAHJ on campus. NAHJ is the largest organization of Latino journalists in the United States with more than 4,300 members, including working journalists, journalism students, other media-related professionals and journalism educators. Its mission is to increase the number of Latinos in the newsrooms and to work toward fair and accurate representation of Latinos in news media. 

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