Ann Smith Downs, a 1967 graduate of Southern State College with a degree in elementary education, has had a love for art since the age of 14 when she took art lessons from Magnolia art teacher Margie Chamberlin. It has been said of Downs “she finds excitement and challenge in seeking to express the essence
SAU co-sponsors spring workshop
The Center for Economic Education and Research at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, held its spring workshop on the University campus on March 11.
The workshop was held in partnership with the Arkansas Council on Economic Education.
Twenty-one teachers in grades K-12 from the region explored “Choices and Changes,” a curriculum that centers on teaching students how they
Julia Smith – Mulerider Spotlight

She has traveled around the world and across the United States, but Julia Smith is proud of the fact that she calls Magnolia home.
“I love Magnolia,” said the senior nursing student from Magnolia. “This is my hometown, and I love doing what I can for my community.”
Her goal is to become a nurse practitioner and
SAU to present spring choral concert
The College of Liberal and Performing Arts and the Department of Music at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, will present its spring choral concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at the First United Methodist Church.
Dr. Allen Clements, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities, will serve as conductor at the concert that
Group awards education award to SAU College of Business dean
The Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants selected Dr. Terrye Stinson, dean of the College of Business at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, as the recipient of the 2006 ASCPA Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education award.
This award serves to recognize full-time college accounting educators distinguished for excellence in teaching and for involvement in the accounting profession.
“This
Department of Nursing at SAU to co-sponsor town hall meeting
Parents, teachers, school officials, youth, and community members are invited to attend a national town hall meeting regarding the prevention of underage drinking from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at the Wharton Nursing Building on the campus of Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Nursing at SAU, this town meeting
Youth Writing Festival held on SAU campus
The Department of English and Foreign Languages at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, and the Gerald F. and Betty Fincher Scott Academic Endowment, recently sponsored its annual youth writing festival on the University campus.
The endowment is made possible through Harold and D.J. Fincher and the Peoples Bank of Magnolia and Waldo.
Founded by Dr. Kathleen Mallory, assistant
SAU Spanish professor collaborates on book
Top scholars from around the world were invited to participate in a book dedicated to Cuban writer Julian del Casal. Dr. Elba Birmingham-Pokorny, a professor of Spanish at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, was one of those scholars.
“I was truly honored to be a part of this wonderful project,” said Pokorny. “Julian del Casal is considered
SAU to offer two new graduate degrees
For the first time ever, graduate students will have an opportunity to earn a master’s degree completely online from the College of Education and a master’s degree from the College of Science and Technology thanks to two new programs offered by the School of Graduate Studies at Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia.
“The addition of these programs
Holly Ball – Mulerider Spotlight
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