University of Arkansas-Hispanic Heritage Month

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/09/12/presidential-proclamation-national-hispanic-heritage-month-2014

Presidential Proclamation --- National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014 | The White House Nearly 50 years after the United States first observed what was then National Hispanic Heritage Week, Hispanics represent a vibrant and thriving part of our diverse Nation. Their histories and cultures stretch across centuries, and the contributions of those who come to our shores today in search o…

According to the US Census Bureau 36% of children will be Hispanic by 2050.

2014 Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner. This years theme is: “Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of action and a future of success.”

http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/23085/welcome-week-waffle-wednesday

Welcome Week Waffle Wednesday | Arkansas Newswire | University of Arkansas Stop by the Arkansas Union's International Connections Lounge at 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 22, for Belgian-style waffles and fresh fruit toppings.

? All meal plans and Flex$ expire at 3:00 pm on December 20th! If your student has Flex$ left, encourage them to donate a little to a student in need. Click the link below for more information!

http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/22926/asg-full-circle-pantry-encourage-participation-in-meal-donation-drive

ASG, Full Circle Pantry Encourage Participation in Meal Donation Drive | Arkansas Newswire |... Through Dec. 20 in Pomfret, Union Food Court, Brough Commons and Fulbright Dining Halls, you can donate a meal to a student in need by giving $5 cash or FLEX dollars.

http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/22965/angelica-puga-selected-as-december-s-student-leader-of-the-month

Angelica Puga Selected as December's Student Leader of the Month | Arkansas Newswire |... Junior Angelica Puga has been selected as the Student Leader of the Month for December. Originally from De Queen, Ark., Angelica is pursuing degrees in management and Spanish.

The University is still officially closed on Saturday December 7th. The Union will be open on the following schedule:

East side – open 24 hours. Club Red open 10a-10p; Au Bon Pain open 9a-8p; Freshens open 11a-5p; Computer Lab will be open – still working on their schedule

West side – open 9a-5p. Fitness Center open 9a-4p; Technology Center will most likely be closed

http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/22886/-you-of-a-holiday-tree-a-new-university-tradition

'You of A' Holiday Tree: A New University Tradition | Arkansas Newswire | University of Arkansas The university community is encouraged to take part in this new tradition by coming to the Holiday Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, on the fourth floor landing of the Arkansas Union.

Parent & Family Programs is hosting Razorback Days of Gratitude for the second year, encouraging students to write a letter of appreciation and thanks to their parents, guardians and/or other family members. The event will take place Thursday, November 14th and Friday November 15th in the Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Staff members from New Student & Family Programs will be present to provide thank you notes, stickers, markers and letter writing advice. Students are encouraged to stop by in between classes, grab a quick snack and write a note of appreciation to their family members. Once the two-day event is over, staff members will mail all of the letters to their intended recipients at no charge to the students.

Last year, students wrote over 127 letters, which were sent to 22 different countries. Help us break 500 letters this year!

If you want to start your Halloween weekend early go to the soccer game at the University of Arkansas.

http://newswire.uark.edu/articles/22478/razorback-soccer-to-host-kick-or-treat-vs-missouri

Razorback Soccer to Host 'Kick or Treat' vs. Missouri | Arkansas Newswire | University of Arkansas Beginning at 6 p.m., the Hogs will hold a