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Rider Rink reopens after renovations

MAGNOLIA—-After a much-needed renovation, the Southern Arkansas University Rider Rink will be opening its doors for business once again. The Rider Rink is a roller skating rink owned by the University, but open to the public as well. It will be open on Fridays from 5-10 p.m., Saturdays from 1-8 p.m., and Sundays from 1-6… Read More

Sigma Tau Delta travels to international convention

MAGNOLIA—- Students of the English honor society Sigma Tau Delta have reason to be proud according to professor and organization sponsor Dr. Shannin Schroeder. Select members of the organization traveled to Louisville, Ky., March 5-8 to host the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention, which was chaired by Schroeder herself. Sarah Tutt, Anwar Fairley, Matt Bates,… Read More

Choir students excell at regional convention

MAGNOLIA— Members of the SAU student chapter of the ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) traveled with their sponsor, Dr. Allen Clements, to Kansas City, Mo., to participate in the organization’s Southwest Regional Convention that took place from February 20-23. The SAU student chapter of the ACDA currently has seven members, Katy Larkin, Jennifer Sheridan, Daniel… Read More

Dr. David Ashby publishes risk management article

MAGNOLIA—- Dr. David Ashby, professor of economics and finance at SAU was published in the April 2008 edition of “Risk Management,” a publication of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. The article is titled “Divide Your Portion: An Illustration of Portfolio Diversification.” It highlights the importance of not putting all your eggs in one basket… Read More

SAU SIFE team hosts program to boost ethics in young people

MAGNOLIA—- SAKE Fx, a Students Acquiring Knowledge through Economics competition was held at Southern Arkansas University on Friday, Feb. 15. This was the first year that SAKE Fx was held and both El Dorado High School and Junction City High School attended. The competition is an important effort to teach high school students business ethics,… Read More

Programs encourage a "safe spring break" for students

MAGNOLIA—-In an effort to ensure SAU students make smart decisions during the upcoming vacation, ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Awareness and Prevention Team) and GAMMA (Greeks Advocating for the Mature Management of Alcohol) are hosting “Safe Spring Break Week” from March 10-14. Safe Spring Break Week involves two week-long campaigns intending to raise awareness among students…. Read More

SAU to sponsor the spring 2008 Kathleen Mallory distinguished lecture series

MAGNOLIA, Ark. – The spring installment of the Kathleen Mallory Distinguished Lecture Series will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, in the Grand Hall of the Donald W. Reynolds Campus and Community Center at Southern Arkansas University. The lecture, “Overrepresentation of African-American Student Athletes in Division 1A Sport Programs: Route to Success… Read More

Lectures on Life in Russia offered at Southern Arkansas University

MAGNOLIA— Dr Marina Ryabinina of Moscow Pedagogical State University in Moscow, Russia, is the visiting professor to SAU this year. After receiving her degree in psycholinguistics at MPSU, Ryabinina continued to teach at the university for more than 10 years. Ryabinina’s other specialties include British Area Studies and British Literature. While at SAU, Dr. Ryabinina… Read More

New band hall hosts open house March 8

MAGNOLIA — Southern Arkansas University will host an open house for its new band hall from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. The open house will include several performances by members of the band as well as comments from Southern Arkansas University President Dr. David Rankin. Faculty and students have been practicing and… Read More

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