The Southern Arkansas University Fall Commencement ceremonies are scheduled for December 13, 2013, at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center. The first commencement ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m., during which the School of Graduate Studies and the College of Liberal and Performing Arts will celebrate their respective candidates for graduation. Later at 7 p.m., candidates… Read More
Angel Tree serving more than 700 children this year
More than 700 youth in Columbia County will have a happier holiday thanks to the Angel Tree at Southern Arkansas University. The Angel Tree serves children in need from infancy through high school seniors by providing sponsors with information about each child’s age, gender, sizes and gift requests. It also serves as an economic engine… Read More
Presentation at SAU will bring birds of prey to light
Birds of prey stay alive by being quiet and mysterious, but several owls, hawks and other raptures will take center stage from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Southern Arkansas University Reynolds Center Foundation Hall for a presentation by Raptor Rehab of Central Arkansas. The event is free and open to anyone who want learn more… Read More
Rutter a Marine and award-winning physics student
Barbara Rutter loves a challenge – not only has she excelled in one of the most challenging degree programs at Southern Arkansas University, she did it while serving what she dubs as the most difficult branch of the United States military. Rutter, of New Llano, La., is slated to graduate this December from SAU’s Physics… Read More
Mulerider mascot to ride across Hot Springs and Little Rock
Megan Maye, Southern Arkansas University’s Mulerider, is loading up her esteemed mule, Molly Ann, to go on the road across Arkansas in celebration of SAU’s record-setting enrollment this fall. Maye, a senior at SAU’s College of Business, is ready to ride out of her senior year with a bang. She and Molly Ann are scheduled… Read More
SAU Celebration of Lights a tradition for 30 years
This year’s Celebration of Lights at Southern Arkansas University marks the 30th year of the campus spreading holiday cheer with illuminating displays and festive song and food. The event is set to start with the Overstreet Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013. In the case of inclement weather, the lights will… Read More
The Mulligan Brothers to play Thursday at SAU
Country music band The Mulligan Brothers from Mobile, Ala. will playing their mix of folk, American and country music starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Southern Arkansas University. The concert will take place in the SAU mall area, and is open to the public. No seating is available, so guests are welcome… Read More
Author and Clinton diarist to speak on civil rights
Presidential diarist and author Janis F. Kearney will speak at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Southern Arkansas University’s Reynolds Center Foundation Hall. The public is invited to attend. Kearney will speak about the civil rights leader Daisy Bates’ life growing up in Huttig, a small town in Union County, and about her… Read More
SAU to host annual Veterans Day tribute and reception
Southern Arkansas University is hosting its annual Veterans Day Memorial Service from 12:30-1 p.m. on November 11, 2013, in front of Harton Theatre in the mall at SAU. A reception will follow the tribute at the SAU Veterans Resource Center at 208 Nelson Hall. The public is encouraged to attend the tribute and reception and… Read More
Nepalese student earns SAU SI Scholarship
Shubhashree Khadka was recently announced as the fifth recipient of the Supplemental Instruction Scholarship at Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding SI leader each semester in honor of Dr. Bob Terry, retired professor of English, who started the SAU SI program in the early 1990’s. Terry’s wife, Carolyn, was on hand… Read More
