Explore the settings and culture of the once-mighty Greek empire, while enjoying the food, traditions and beauty that remain today during Southern Arkansas University’s group tour of Greece. Dr. Svetlana Paulson, associate professor of history, will be leading the tour on May 11-19, 2014, for SAU students and alumni and the Magnolia community. “I think… Read More
Dr. Ben Johnson receives the state’s first endowed professorship for Arkansas studies
Southern Arkansas University Professor of History Dr. Ben Johnson has been selected to receive the first endowed professorship in Arkansas studies. The John G. Ragsdale, Jr. and Dora J. Ragsdale Endowed Professorship at SAU was established by a couple who is known for their generosity and support of Arkansas history and will benefit a professor… Read More
Williams to speak at the 18th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Representative Darrin Williams of Arkansas District 36 is the 2013 Keynote Speaker for the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance at Southern Arkansas University. The day will include the Memorial March at 5 p.m. from the parking lot of Millers Cafeteria to the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. The memorial program… Read More
Historic Campus Plaza to be dedicated
Dedication of Southern Arkansas’ Historic Campus Plaza was held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 12:30 p.m. in front of Harton Theatre. A reception with refreshments and food was held afterwards in the lobby of Harton Theatre. The Historic Campus Plaza tells story of Arkansas’ 1909 Experiment with Agricultural Schools. SAU’s ancestor, the Third District Agricultural School, was one… Read More
Jay Barth to deliver 2012 Walz Lecture Sept. 26.
Jay Barth will deliver the annual Robert B. Walz Lecture in Arkansas and Regional History, 7 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Foundation Hall of the Reynolds Center. Dr. Barth’s presentation is “2012: The End of the Progressive Reform Era in Arkansas Politics?” Dr. Barth is M.E. and Ima Graves Peace Professor of Politics and… Read More
John Kirk will present annual Walz lecture
MAGNOLIA – Dr. John A. Kirk will deliver the Robert B. Walz Lecture in Arkansas and Regional History at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in Foundation Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center at Southern Arkansas University. His presentation is titled “Arsnick: The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in Arkansas.” Kirk is… Read More
Inaugural Lois Gean Kelly lecture will be presented
MAGNOLIA – Dr. Robert Gean Jones will be the inaugural speaker for the Lois Gean Kelly Lectureship in the Humanities at Southern Arkansas University. The lecture is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, in Foundation Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center. The lectureship was established with an anonymous gift… Read More
Dr. Trey Berry named LPA dean
MAGNOLIA – Dr. Trey Berry has been named dean of the College of Liberal and Performing Arts at Southern Arkansas University. With 20 years experience in higher education, Berry came to SAU from the Department of Arkansas Heritage where he served as deputy director for two years. He previously worked at Ouachita Baptist University from… Read More
Mini grant supports historic preservation project
MAGNOLIA – Planning will soon begin for construction of a historic decorative sidewalk at Southern Arkansas University. The University recently received a $500 mini grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the Department of Arkansas Heritage to support the project. Once completed, the walkway will contain stained images of the original campus buildings. Grant funds… Read More
SAU history department plans trip to Italy
By Abigail Holihan, SAU Communications MAGNOLIA – History courses are typically taught in classrooms, but sometimes the best way to learn is to go straight to the source. In December, Southern Arkansas University students will have that opportunity. The Department of History and Political Science at SAU is planning a nine-day trip to Italy on… Read More
