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Non-credit courses offered this fall at SAU

The Office of Community Education at Southern Arkansas University has an interesting selection of affordable non-credit class options available for the public this fall. To register for the following classes, email Caroline Waller at carolinewaller@saumag.edu, call 870-235-4006, or register online. Class reservations are not final until the fee has been paid. American Sign Language I… Read More

Aug. 21 set as grand opening for SAU Beyond the Campus

Southern Arkansas University announces the grand opening of its entrepreneurial innovation hub, SAU Beyond the Campus. The retail store, located at 113 North Jefferson, West Court Square in downtown Magnolia, is the result of a generous gift by Mrs. Bobbie Ruth Webb last July. The building is 3,400 square feet and has been separated into… Read More

SAU plans events for students, community at Blue & Gold Day on Aug. 21

Southern Arkansas University, in partnership with the city of Magnolia and Columbia County, has announced the fourth annual Blue & Gold Day on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on the Magnolia Square. On this day, the Magnolia community is encouraged to wear blue and gold in support of SAU and to come… Read More

Registration open for Making Magnolia Blossom Sept. 15 event

Making Magnolia Blossom’s annual fall Big Splash Saturday is scheduled for September 15, and volunteers from the campus and community are encouraged to register online at www.MagnoliaBlossom.org/Register. Big Splash Saturday events are held each spring and fall from 9 – 11:30 a.m., with projects big and small throughout the community. When volunteers register online as… Read More

SAU graduate student reaches out to senior citizens in local community

Mariam Bachri, a graduate student about to complete the Master of Public Administration program at Southern Arkansas University, has used her knowledge about the non-profit sector as an opportunity to look for ways to help senior citizens in Columbia County. Bachri has volunteered this semester at the Columbia County Senior Meals Service (CCSMS), where she… Read More

Making Magnolia Blossom opens registration for April 21 cleanup event

Making Magnolia Blossom has scheduled the Spring Big Splash Saturday for April 21, and volunteers can register online and choose from a number of community improvement projects. Interested volunteers and groups should pre-register at www.MagnoliaBlossom.org/register. Volunteers will begin working at 9 a.m., and will check in at the project location chosen on the registration form…. Read More

SAU extends deadline to submit proposals for Mulerider Kids College, Teen College

The deadline has been extended to Jan. 24, 2018 for submission of class proposals for this summer’s second annual Mulerider Kids College (MKC) and Mulerider Teen College (MTC) at Southern Arkansas University. MKC is set for June 25-28, 8 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. MTC is July 9-11, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Organizers are looking for… Read More

SAU hosting Columbia County Angel Tree; sponsors sought for children, families

Southern Arkansas University is again hosting the Columbia County Angel Tree and is open for sponsors to select angels. The program aims to make Christmas great for more than 250 children and 93 families in Columbia County. The Angel Tree serves children in need from infancy through high school seniors by providing sponsors with information… Read More

A gift to the community: New SAU playground opens

Southern Arkansas University is encouraging area youth to get outdoors and play after it officially opened the new SAU Community Playground on Friday, December 1. “We are excited to be opening the new SAU Community Playground, which is truly a gift to the community,” said Dr. Trey Berry, SAU president. “This is a gift from… Read More

SAU hosts Feed the Funnel Party, collects food for needy in Columbia County

Battling food insecurity in Columbia County was the goal of a Feed the Funnel Party sponsored by The Pack Shack on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The party, which saw the participation of about 150 volunteers, was held at the Engineering Building on the campus of Southern Arkansas University and made possible by the efforts of… Read More

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