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Enough crazy at home to worry about Trump This Arkansas woman, who is guaranteed the right to vote Nov. 8 by the U.S. Constitution, has not been inspired with confidence by the Arkansas Secretary of State or his immediate office that my voting rights are being protected. They have been too busy covering up their negligence with tall tales and vague excuses on why the integrity of political elections is not their job or responsibility. Since when? I can’t say I have been inspired by the May 20 agreement in which Governor Hutchinson, the current DHS director and the nursing home lobbyist, Arkansas Health Care Associates, pledged to reduce Medicaid cost for nursing homes. Or by a ballot initiative that is worded to disguise its real purpose, which is to protect nursing home owners from litigation by taking away what little protection nursing home residents and their families have against abuse and neglect. Sounds like Issue 3 from 2014, which used fraudulent wording to make it more difficult for citizens to petition or question laws, and which increased the term limits of the legislators to 16 long years.

The unethical behavior of Rep. Justin Harris (R-West Fork) and Treasurer Dennis Milligan, as they continued to collect their paychecks, inspired me to go inspect all of my grandchildren’s daycare centers and to redecorate my home office. After listening to the inspirational Arkansas government discriminate, insult, offend and demean the women and girls in this state by using slut-shaming, inflammatory, judgmental wording in their obsessive legislation of women’s reproductive health care laws, I have become desensitized to wimpy, foul-mouthed, narcissistic, mentally ill Donald Trump. The only thing Trump’s fragmented, dishonest, hateful speeches have inspired in me is a need to drink and drug, so I can escape the awful thought that he and his warhappy, anti-everyone party might have a slight chance of being in charge of the nuclear launch codes. My family and I will need all our energy in the future to protect ourselves from Arkansas government and just won’t have any energy left over to deal with Donald. My family will be safer with uninspiring, calm, mentally stable Hillary, who won’t embarrass me as the president of the United States. Shirl Standridge

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Fightin’ words When it comes to bluster, the people of Arkansas, and the South in general, are rank amateurs compared to those from the Northeast. It’s one of the many things I like about living here. In Manhattan, for example, rush hour is a daily fiesta of horn blowing and creative, multilingual curseshouting. When I visit there I always find myself stopping to watch each and every altercation. I’m always disappointed. Here in the South, such heated verbal altercations are frequently followed by a fight worth watching. Two Arkansas drivers would never be content to merely exchange horn blasts and derogatory comments; they would come up out of those cars or, more likely, down out of those trucks, with a minimum of a tire iron for support. Much to the sorrow of an avid fight-watcher like myself, that never happens in New York. Up there it’s all fumes and no flames. When The Donald suggests that his supporters take to the streets and pummel demonstrators or gun down the opposition, the people of

the North know he is only talking through his hairpiece. Unfortunately, they are not the only ones listening. David Rose Hot Springs

Now and then When I was a child and someone was perceived as being kind and compassionate it was assumed he was a Christian. Nowadays, when someone says mean things and commits hurtful acts it’s assumed he is a Christian. What happened? Rich Hutson Cabot

From the web In response to the Aug. 15 Arkansas Blog post, “Satanists detail plans for state Capitol monument”: Sen. Jason Rapert knew this would happen when he proposed the idea of a monument to God on the Capitol lawn. What Rapert is doing is starting a fight. He is starting a false fight so he can show how “persecuted” Christians are in America. It’s kinda like someone purposely running into a door to give themselves a black eye and then claiming that doors are evil. Rapert is the worst sort of Christian. He could have used that money for the monument (and the hundreds of thousands of dollars in subsequent litigation ... paid for by taxpayers of ALL religions) to do some good in the district he represents. He is a fraud and a fake. Artificial Intelligence Why can’t Rapert just put all these goofy statues in his front yard in between all the junk cars and garbage? Warren I’ve got my popcorn ready and looking forward to the show. Let the games begin. Earl A fight is what Rapert wants. He is not a fiscal conservative so he has to distract his base with this stuff. Screen name taken Does anyone else think that Baphomet looks like a cross between Rapert and a fish? Might want to redesign his face (or maybe not) before any real statue goes up. Momcat

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WEEK THAT WAS

“What you just said was the most despicable thing I’ve heard in a long time from a lawyer.” — U.S. District Judge Brian Miller to Luther Sutter after the plaintiff’s attorney implied the chest pains suffered by defendant Jim Harris had been faked. Harris, the chief deputy to state Treasurer Dennis Milligan, was taken from the courtroom last Thursday by paramedics, upon which Sutter told the judge, “I can personally guarantee you that Mr. Harris is going to have a clean bill of health tomorrow.” Sutter represents David Singer, a former employee of the treasurer’s office who alleges defamation and discrimination on the part of Harris and Milligan after his firing. Judge Miller declared a mistrial the next day, agreeing that the medical episode engendered sympathy among jurors for Harris.

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others, until the attorney general’s office advised it to relent last week. Meanwhile, Martin himself is, as usual, MIA.

Closed doors Finally. Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office sent a follow-up letter to county clerks last week “strongly recommend[ing]” that local officials not remove people from voter rolls on the basis of a flawed batch of felon data sent by the secretary of state in June. It also strongly recommended clerks “roll back” the removal of voters if they had not double-checked the list using other sources of information. Though the secretary of state’s office notified clerks of the error in early July, many were confused about how to proceed. Previously, a spokesperson for Martin’s office declined to offer clear guidance about correcting the error, saying it was “the clerks’ prerogative about how they want to handle these things” — even though evidence indicated a majority of names on the list were indeed eligible voters. The secretary of state’s office also attempted to dodge formal Freedom of Information Act requests from this newspaper and 6

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lung cancer and mesothelioma.) Some inmates told the New York Times that when they asked for respirators — which are standard issue for such demolition work — they were told the gear was too costly. After the federal Environmental Protection Agency sent inspectors to the site in May, the EPA cited multiple health and safety violations and ACC shut down the program. ACC defended the program in a letter to the EPA that said the federal regulatory agency had “failed to communicate” its rules regarding worker safety.

Tragedy in Sebastian County Exposed The New York Times reported on Arkansas Community Correction’s “Mulligan Road” program in Pine Bluff, in which prison inmates and parolees were put to work demolishing abandoned homes in the city. Due to budget constraints, the 30 or so participants in the program were given little training and inadequate protective equipment to shield them from asbestos inhalation. (Asbestos exposure can lead to

Two law enforcement officers were shot, one fatally, in the line of duty last week during a confrontation south of Fort Smith with a Greenwood man. Bill Cooper, 66, a deputy sheriff and Marine veteran, died of his wounds later that day; Hackett Police Chief Darrell Spells suffered non-life-threatening injuries. (A police dog was also shot and went missing but was later recovered alive.) A sheriff’s spokesman said the officers had initially gone to the home of the suspect, Billy Jones, in response to a call from Jones’ father to check on his son,

who was due in court later that day on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Rescue down under In Independence County, three Arkansas State University students were rescued from a cavern after being lost for 30 hours. Casey Sherwood, a senior and amateur spelunker from Jonesboro, led two freshmen from Japan, Daisuke Takagi and Daiki Itoh, on the expedition to Blowing Cave. Sherwood’s wife initiated the emergency response when the party failed to return home by the expected time.

Better luck in 2020 Champion Razorback pole vaulter Lexi Weeks fell just a little short at the Rio Olympics this week in the qualifying round. The 19-year-old Cabot native and 2015 Arkansas Times Academic AllStar needed to top 4.55 meters (about 15 feet) in order to make it to the women’s pole vault finals. University of Arkansas alum Sandi Morris did qualify for the final competition, however, which is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19.

OPINION

Grassroots politics

vents last week illustrate that there’s a lot more to politics than the presidential election. Down ballot, the consequences can be — to borrow a current popular word — huge. For one thing, a presidential landslide can sometimes bring corresponding changes in Congress. I am too superstitious to predict that a Hillary Clinton landslide is possible, much less that the Democrats will regain control of the U.S. Senate. Day in and day out, I’m more concerned with events closer to home. In Arkansas, I am much more pessimistic. No matter how badly Donald Trump falters, it seems likely that Arkansas will be among the last states in his camp. It follows that a state this regressive isn’t likely to offer much relief in state legislative races or, in two years, in statewide races for elective offices. Such decisions have real consequences and that isn’t lost on big spend-

ers. I noted last week, for example, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. She holds office MAX today because of BRANTLEY maxbrantley@arktimes.com hundreds of thousands of spending in dark money by Republican Attorneys General Association on attack ads against a strong, well-funded Democratic opponent, Nate Steel. We learned a little bit about RAGA’s funding last week in an article by Think Progress. RAGA has raised about $19 million for the 2015-16 election cycle, a significant chunk from the fossil fuel industry. About $2.4 million came directly from industry companies like the Koch brothers and Exxon. Another $1.4 million came from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, essentially a Republican Party adjunct that enjoys heavy financial sup-

Email gotchas

lectronic mail was just being invented when President Richard Nixon resigned, so he at least escaped whatever humiliation the revelation of his private thoughts to Bebe Rebozo or Henry Kissinger might have heaped upon him. The president’s correspondence today would be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, but Democrats or the Russians would hack Nixon’s account and the Washington Post would carry the texts, including the bleeps that filled the Nixon tape transcripts. Only recently have emails become the principal gotcha of politics and of litigation arising from political rivalries. Now they are the substance of every day’s news, the intensity heightened by the celebrated troubles of Hillary Clinton. Last week, lawyers representing two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie who are facing trial for their roles in the George Washington Bridge scandal in 2013 dropped a bombshell on the court: the emails of a Christie staff aide to a campaign official expressing horror that the governor was “flat-out” lying at a press conference when he denied that he and his senior staff and campaign manager

knew about plans to close bridge lanes and cause a colossal traffic jam to punish a mayor for not endorsing ERNEST him. DUMAS A staff aide named Christina Renna sent the email to a Christie re-election official who had said Christie was handling himself well at the news conference. “Yes,” she fired back, “but he lied. And if emails are found with the subpoena or emails are uncovered in discovery, if it comes to that, it could be bad.” It has come to that. Christie escaped prosecution by insisting that he was unaware of his office’s plot. Here in electronic Arkansas, emails are again tormenting state Treasurer Dennis Milligan. Last week, a federal judge called a mistrial in a defamation lawsuit involving the Republican treasurer and his chief deputy, Jim Harris, after Harris clutched his chest like he was having a heart attack during some unfavorable testimony and went away in an ambulance. The plaintiff’s lawyer said Harris faked the attack to get jurors’ sympathy.

port from the energy industry. Races for attorney general rarely get big headlines. But they are vital offices, often with important roles in utility and environmental regulation. In years past, Arkansas attorney general efforts on behalf of consumers against big energy companies and other major corporate interests were a political staple. Rutledge — supported by RAGA money, remember — has turned the political calculus upside down. Just last week, Rutledge plunged into a couple of cases on the side of energy companies. She objected to tougher federal rules to reduce power plant emissions that cause haze. She’s more worried about power company expenses than clean air. She also intervened against protecting an endangered frog in Louisiana and Mississippi because she said the federal designation infringed on the property rights of timber giant Weyerhaeuser. These were only the latest legal shots from Rutledge, who seems to spend more time litigating in other states on behalf of corporations (and sometimes against women’s medical rights and equal rights for sexual minorities) than she does looking after strictly Arkansas interests. She’s been AWOL so far, for

example, on reports that illegal payday lending — a target of her predecessor — had reopened for business in the state since she took office. Rutledge is involved in at least 26 cases or regulatory proceedings, according to a recent count, on matters that include ozone and clean water. If you’re a progressive thinker, be sure that in all 26 cases Rutledge is not representing your interests. The Kochs? They can find Rutledge positions to cheer. Ultrarich conservatives like the Kochs have been smart in targeting state legislatures and state officials. They know they can get results quickly. Koch money played a big role in the Republican takeover of the Arkansas legislature. Big money is a key player in court races as well. A footnote to all this last week was the emergence of Arkansan Ronald Cameron, a poultry magnate who regularly joins Koch political pep rallies of the wealthy, as a $100,000 contributor to an ultraconservative candidate for attorney general in Missouri. Cameron’s candidate, Josh Hawley, promises to fight the EPA Clean Power plan to reduce air pollution. If he wins, he need only call Leslie Rutledge to get a copy of her notes. She’s already at work fighting for the Kochs on this.

The trial evolved from a Harris email ell, like Clinton, used a private email suggesting that an employee Milligan fired server, as did top aides of Secretary of was mentally ill. Milligan’s deputy told a State Condoleezza Rice. A State Departtelevision reporter to make an FOI request ment audit showed that confidential docuto Milligan for emails about the employee, ments moved over the servers. But that which would turn up his email accusing was perfectly legal as long as they didn’t the employee of mental health problems. intentionally share top-secret missives If the reporter demanded the emails, then with unauthorized people. Rice herself he and Milligan could not be accused of had both private and departmental email spreading the gossip. accounts but she said she rarely used them, Emails have been Milligan’s political instead using that ancient and torturous stock in trade. He beat Duncan Baird in way of communicating with colleagues, 2014 partly by claiming that FOI’d emails the telephone. Telephones, as we know, indicated that Baird and other legislators are no more secure than emails or cables. pressured the Capitol night crew to allow The Russians or any shrewd technician a rooftop visit after a midnight legislative can hack them like private or departmensession. Milligan then had an exchange tal servers, but revelation is harder. of messages with Baird threatening to Powell said he used the private server expose the fact that a young woman was for the same reason Clinton claimed — in the rooftop crowd with Baird. Harris, convenience. But if both were honest brother-in-law and former aide of Gov. they would admit that they did it for priMike Huckabee, was in on that, too. vacy from nosy reporters and nefarious Huckabee worried about email dis- political enemies invoking the FOIA. She closures, although the working-papers should have admitted that she hated the exemption of the FOI protected him. idea that The New York Times, the WashWith a Democrat succeeding him in ington Post and her enemies might rake 2007, Huckabee took care that none of through her emails, as they had sought to his office emails ever got revealed. He do with her billing records, futures trades smashed all the computer hard drives in and travel-office doings. his offices. Hillary Clinton couldn’t have Hillary Clinton now knows — maybe gotten away with it. — that if she had been as shrewd as ConIn George W. Bush’s day, they didn’t doleezza Rice she would be 65 percent yet need to. Secretary of State Colin Pow- in the polls. arktimes.com

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Russia and Trump

re we watching an American presidential campaign or the pilot episode of a bizarre new TV series? Or both? The hallmark of “reality TV,” of course, being its extreme unreality. On a daily basis, the Trump campaign invites sheer disbelief. Recently, Ivanka Trump, the statuesque daughter her father talks about dating, posted an Instagram photo of herself sightseeing in scenic Croatia with Wendi Deng Murdoch. The New York Daily News explains, “Deng, who was divorced from Rupert Murdoch in 2013 … has been linked romantically to Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.” The newspaper adds, “the optics of the photo could raise further questions about the relationship between Ivanka’s father and Putin.” Geez, you think? Maybe I’ll ask Boris and Natasha. That’s my pet name for the Russian operatives who started sending me obscene emails after a recent column critical of Trump. The subject line in Boris’s latest reads “TRUMP SHOULD [DEFECATE] IN YOUR TRAITOROUS MOUTH!” With impressive tradecraft, Boris calls himself “Jason Larenzen,” a name that appears not to exist in the United States. Anticipating the latest Fox News fantasy theme, Natasha (masquerading as “Karyn”) asks, “Will lying c**t Hillary last to the election before brain blood clot ruptures?” Her IP address links to Yandex.com, which a Google search locates in Moscow, within walking distance of the Kremlin. They aren’t even subtle about it. Of course, in Putin’s Moscow offending journalists get shot dead in the street, so I shouldn’t complain. Besides, having grown up in New Jersey, profanity makes little impact on me. But think about it: Russian operatives are openly intervening in an American presidential election, hacking Democratic Party emails and harassing obscure political columnists. Always on Donald Trump’s side. You’ve got to ask yourself why. One possible answer may have appeared in the New York Times. Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort’s name turned up 22 times on a secret ledger detailing $12.7 million in illegal payola handed out under deposed Ukranian president Viktor Yanukovych. Supposedly, Manafort was also involved in a “murky” $18 million deal to sell Ukrainian cable TV “to a partnership put together by Mr. Manafort and 8

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a Russian oligarch, Oleg Deripaska, a close ally of President Vladimir V. Putin.” The information was given GENE to Times reportLYONS ers by the Ukranian government’s “National Anti-Corruption Bureau,” no doubt tasked with putting as many of the current regime’s political rivals as possible in prison. At the expense of being a spoilsport, I’ve learned to be highly skeptical of New York Times “blockbusters.” From the Whitewater hoax onward, the newspaper has produced a series of abortive Clinton scandal stories, culminating in last April’s attempt to hint that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had corruptly engineered the sale of a Wyoming uranium mine. “Look,” I wrote last April, “there’s a reason articles like the Times’ big expose are stultifyingly dull and require the skills of a contract lawyer to parse. Murky sentences and jumbled chronologies signify that the ‘Clinton rules’ are back: all innuendo and guilt-by-association. All ominous rhetorical questions, but rarely straightforward answers.” So it comes as no great surprise that Ukranian investigators “have yet to determine if [Manafort] actually received the cash.” So is Manafort a victim of the “Clinton Rules?” Could be. But there’s no doubt about this: “Before he fled to Russia two years ago, Mr. Yanukovych … relied heavily on the advice of Mr. Manafort and his firm, who helped them win several elections.” On evidence, little things like democratic institutions and the rule of law don’t appear high on Manafort’s priority list. Among his previous clients were Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos and Zaire’s infamous Mobutu Sese Seko, aptly described as “the archetypal African dictator.” Both regimes were essentially kleptocracies, characterized by nepotism, brutality and extreme corruption. Comparatively speaking, Putin would appear to be one of Manafort’s more savory associates. So when candidate Trump expresses a Russia-friendly foreign policy agenda — musing aloud about recognizing Putin’s illegal occupation of Crimea, and hinting that a President Trump might refuse to defend NATO allies against Russian attack, it’s reasonable to wonder what’s being said behind closed doors.

Arkansas’s juvenile justice woes

arlier this month, the online news website Juvenile Justice Information Exchange (JJIE) published a 4,000-word feature story that I wrote exploring the spate of recent news stories highlighting problems in Arkansas’s juvenile justice system. As they sometimes do, JJIE’s editors reached out to other news outlets to see if they might also want to run the article. The Crime Report, a highly regarded website aggregating criminal justice news stories nationwide, made it its top story on Aug. 5 and over the subsequent weekend. The Marshall Project, a new online journalism experiment led by the former editor-in-chief of the New York Times, ran a shortened version of the article focused on my counterintuitive (and surprising to me) finding that many of the problems plaguing juvenile justice in Arkansas can be traced to the outsized influence of the state’s network of private, nonprofit youth service provider agencies. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette informed us that it would be publishing the shorter version in its Sunday Perspective Section on Aug. 14. Since then, two things have happened. First, the federal Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention released the results of its most recent state-by-state survey of juvenile confinement. Even more than the evidence cited in my original story, these new figures illustrate just how far out of the mainstream Arkansas’s juvenile justice system has veered in recent times. Virtually every other state has accepted and acted upon the lesson that, as the National Academies of Science and many others have documented, juvenile incarceration is an expensive, ineffective and counterproductive response to delinquency, and it should be used only when a young person poses a significant threat to public safety. From coast to coast, in states red and blue, juvenile courts have dramatically curtailed their use of confinement, and most states are reinvesting a substantial share of the savings to fund promising and proven alternative programs in the community. Arkansas has made no such transition. Had Arkansas cut its confined youth population in half over this period, as other states have, it would have freed up more than $20 million per year in the state budget. The second development has been an

The Arkansas Times’ Arkansas Blog mentioned last week new reporting about Arkansas’s failure to join the rest of the country in moving away from confinement of juveniles. Dick Mendel’s reporting put some of our poor showing down to the resistance of nonprofit providers of youth services. Several providers objected in comments to the Arkansas Blog. The reporter, Dick Mendel, writes anew about this ongoing story. He includes new data on how far Arkansas is behind other states in juvenile confinement. This is first about effective treatment of children. But it is also about money. It costs Arkansas a significant sum to lock up kids rather than treat them in other ways. aggressive campaign to discredit my article by representatives of the providers. In a series of letters DICK on the JJIE webMENDEL site and in comments to the report on the Arkansas Blog, several providers have denounced my coverage as ill-informed, unbalanced or inaccurate. Yet, they often rely on straw man arguments, refuting claims I never made, or they present information in misleading ways that obscure the larger picture. For instance, in a comment posted on Arkansas Blog, the longtime director of a service provider agency in Jonesboro, Bonnie Boon, made the claim that the temporary decline in juvenile confinement achieved from 2007 to 2012 under reform-minded Youth Services Director Ron Angel was because a short-term $2.5 million funding increase using federal stimulus money had run out and was not replaced with state funds. But state budget records show that state funding for community-based services increased substantially under Angel, with expenditures rising from $11 million in 2007-08 to $18 million in 2011-12 and 2012-13. Boon’s complaint seems to be that Angel directed much of the new funding to new initiatives, aiming to modernize and improve the state’s system, rather than simply increasing

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budgets for the providers’ longstanding operations. Boon also defended the arrangement in which each of the state’s 13 private provider agencies receives virtually all available state funding to work with court-involved youth in a given territory, saying this division is necessary to assure that services are provided statewide. But Boon’s argument makes no sense. Many states have funding formulas to divide resources equitably by population and/or need without granting a monopoly status to individual providers within local jurisdictions. Indeed, it was the providers’ opposition to Ron Angel’s proposal to create Community Youth Services Boards around the state to identify local needs and allocate resources — in essence to break the monopoly contracting system — that drove Angel from office and pre-

cipitated the spiral of recent negative developments that prompted my story. Given the lack of substance to these criticisms, I was surprised and disappointed to learn last Thursday that the Democrat-Gazette had changed its mind and decided not to publish the story. The initial note from paper’s editors explained that they made their decision after hearing from service providers that it lacked balance. (Later, the editors cited the fact that Arkansas Blog had linked to and commented on the story as reason for not printing it.) I think that’s a shame. Your state’s taxpayers, its communities, and its youth are suffering due to the ongoing dysfunction in its juvenile justice system. The more opportunity leaders and citizens have to learn about these problems, the better.

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e’ve forecast the Arkansas Razorbacks to overcome two projected obstacles of note — a generally unseasoned offensive line and backfield and a rigorous early schedule — to triumphantly plunge into November with a 7-1 mark, the only loss coming to Alabama at home, but followed by a sweet pair of league victories against Ole Miss and Auburn. A bye week caps off October so that the team heads to November in a rather unusually ideal position: eyeballing an SEC West title if someone can get Bama out of the way. We don’t think the Hogs will be able to sustain that dream scenario to its terminus but we’re still finding this team well positioned to continue the demonstrative improvements made by each of Bret Bielema’s teams here. Florida at Fayetteville, Nov. 5: The Gators were a surprise last fall when first-year coach Jim McElwain captained them all the way to Atlanta, but the offense went punchless once Will Grier was suspended. The promising quarterback eventually left the program and some defensive stalwarts also exited for professional riches. Florida is therefore an enigma, and will likely mirror its seasonal curve from 2015 again: strong early against paltry competition, which buoyed the Gators to that division title, but then floundering late. There’s still an unnerving lack of skill position depth at a program that was robust with it for years. Arkansas is well rested and more than happy to treat the Gators like a homecoming piñata, especially considering that Florida remains the one program the Hogs haven’t conquered as an SEC member. That long drought dies on a chilly early November day, with Austin Allen’s two scoring passes to Jared Cornelius keying a breakaway second half. Hogs 33, Gators 17. LSU at Fayetteville, Nov. 12: LSU is now fully cognizant of how badly the Hogs can wreck a season, sustaining back-to-back beatdowns while ranked against Razorback teams not even on the periphery of the Top 25. For a program that often lacks due motivation, the Tigers are annoyed and hostile on this night. Leonard Fournette, stunted somewhat by the Hogs his first two tries, has a fine all-around game with three total TDs, but the key in this win for the Tigers is what always seems to be

at the heart of an LSU win in this series: special teams. A blocked field goal return for a score, and a BEAU long punt return WILCOX for Derrius Guice, gets the Bayou Bengals momentum in a game that more or less decides who ends up second in the division. The Hogs aren’t bad in this one, but playing from behind all night takes its toll in a wild affair. Tigers 37, Hogs 34. Mississippi State at Starkville, Nov. 19: Whereas the Hogs have done a princely job against the allegedly superior Magnolia State school, the Bulldogs have quietly carved out four successive wins against the Hogs, and in this one, have designs on a fifth one that would put them into bowl eligibility a year after their best-ever quarterback, Dak Prescott, has moved on to Cowboy Country. Arkansas’s presumed struggles in Starkville end on this misty night, however. Allen rebounds from a sloppy and uneven game against LSU to play turnover-free, safe football, and Kody Walker uses the tough sledding to author his finest game ever with 134 yards and three scores. The defense overwhelms Dan Mullen’s spread attack due to the slowed conditions. Hogs hit the 9-2 mark comfortably. Hogs 41, Bulldogs 18. Missouri at Columbia, Nov. 25: Arkansas has a chance to hit 10 wins against a completely retooling Missouri program, which can’t quite find its groove offensively still but plays well enough on the other side of the ball to be competitive. In a manufactured rivalry, the game hits a level of hostility finally when a frustrating first half for the visitors ends with a slew of undisciplined penalties. The Hogs fall behind in an ugly game, 17-6, but the resourcefulness to reach the double-digit win mark is undeniable after halftime. Bret Bielema gets a measure of redemption for a would-be victory at Faurot Field in 2014 that slipped away late. The Razorbacks storm back in the fourth quarter with Rawleigh Williams and Devwah Whaley punching in closerange TDs, and Cole Hedlund does the ultimate honors with the first gamewinning kick of his career, a 38-yarder with no time left. Hogs 23, Tigers 20.

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he Observer has never been one to gush about stuff we see on what the sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison once called “The Glass Teat” — much more smitten with cinema and books and art than The Dumb Box — but man are we loving this Netflix show “Stranger Things.” The Observer, a bookish weirdo of note from way back, was always an outsider in grade school and high school, and so we see a lot of our own damn self in the show’s core cast of young, preteen geeks, who are — without spoiling the plot too much — trying to find answers in the disappearance of their friend. Even beyond that personal affinity for the cast, it’s a marvelous show, full of mystery and strangeness and dark riffs on everything from Stephen King’s classic novella “The Body” to “Goonies” to Spielberg’s “E.T.” We hope, for our own sake, that “Stranger Things” doesn’t eventually get so out there that the show becomes another “Lost,” doomed to philosophical circle jerkery and red herrings (what the hell was that smoke monster crap about?) that only exist to keep us watching until, at long last, far beyond too late, we realize the intricate Swiss watch we thought the writers were piecing together before our eyes is actually a bunch of loose widgets rattling in a wooden box, the whole exercise designed solely to keep us sitting through dish soap commercials. No commercials on Netflix, of course, so we have high hopes. One of the things The Observer loves about the show, of course, is that we are vintage enough to have grown up in the mid- to late-1980s, Yours Truly a 10-year-old hell-raiser himself in 1984, right around the time the show is set. While The Observer is enjoying the plot quite a bit — we and our own ensemble gang of misfits would have welcomed a grand mystery to solve at that age — The Viewer is getting just as much joy out

of seeing the way the world used to be. A genital pox on anyone who ever starts a sentence with “Back in MY day …” ! But back in my day, the kids actually got bored enough to go outside and do stuff. While the mothers were more protective than they were a generation before — The Observer’s dear Ma having been given pocket change for the bus, her kid sister’s hand, an admonition to return at dinnertime, and free rein of bustling downtown Little Rock during the summer she was 10 — most kids were still allowed to roam fairly free range in the mid-1980s. And because there weren’t 555 channels on the TV and a supercomputer in every pocket and a laptop on every desk connected to the whole world (all those experiences safely encapsulated behind a glass screen, with no smell-o-vision to take you there), we actually wanted drink in the outdoors, to come home with ticks and scabbed knees. Ah, nostalgia. And weirdness. And strangeness. Dark monsters skulking in the forest and The Upside Down, bicycle headlights cutting the darkness and kids reaching escape velocity from childhood, cussing and farting, building forts and making dumb jokes, the way all kids who aren’t on the Disney Channel do. Somewhere along that way, the depictions of childhood got sanitized and waaaay dumbed down, turning every kid seen on TV into a goody two-shoes instead of what kids really are: semiformed hominids with zero sense of self-preservation, who say stuff like “shit fire and save the matches!” to their buddies at any point beyond 10 feet outside an adult’s earshot. Yes, that includes your little snowflake. That’s the way it’s supposed to work. Yep, it makes us feel like a rube, spilling this much ink over a TV show. But seeing fictional kids rendered with the vulgar, awkward, reckless fullness of real kids takes us right back, sisters and brothers. Right on back to The Old Home Place.

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The dotted line Petitioners sue after Randolph County clerk tosses signatures on wet/dry ballot petition.

ccess to the ballot and petitioning the government are rights enshrined in the founding documents of the United States. But up in Randolph County in Northeast Arkansas, organizers of a grass-roots effort to get the question of alcohol sales on the ballot in November have filed suit, saying hundreds of valid signatures on their petitions were rejected under questionable circumstances. Linda Bowlin is the spokesperson and founder for Keep Revenue in Randolph County, a group pushing for a wet/dry vote there in November. Bowlin, who previously led a failed petition drive to get the issue on the 2014 ballot in Randolph County, said any effort to vote a county “wet” in Arkansas was already an uphill climb, thanks to quirks of the law that apply solely to petitioning for alcohol. State law on petitions to bring alcohol sales to a “dry” county requires that groups collect signatures from 38 percent of the registered voters in the county, as opposed to 15 percent for any other cause. Bowlin said that as of June 1, the key date for petitioning for the November election, Randolph County had 10,034 registered voters. That means volunteers with Keep Revenue in Randolph County had to collect 3,813 signatures, a number Bowlin called “massive” in a county that saw only around 2,900 voters in the presidential primaries earlier this year. “Every other initiative is a low percentage of who voted for the county judge last time or, in statewide, who voted for the governor last time,” Bowlin said. “It’s a difference between 750 signatures for anything else, versus 3,813 for alcohol. That’s thanks to the legislature.” Nonetheless, Bowlin and her group thought they had the required signatures when they turned in petitions with over 4,000 signatures to Ran12

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dolph County Clerk Rhonda Blevins on July 20. The clerk had 10 days to decide whether the signatures passed muster, Bowlin said, and on the ninth day, she dropped a bombshell, rejecting 940 signatures. The bulk of those were signatures on 115 pages that were thrown out because of a provision in the local option election law that says any petition page that includes even a single signature from someone who lives outside the county must be thrown out, and all the other names on the page with it. For example, Bowlin said, the page containing her own signature was thrown out because someone from Black Rock in Lawrence County signed on her page. Bowlin notes that in April 2015, that stipulation of the statewide petitioning law (though not specifically the law applying to single-county petitioning) was found to be unconstitutional by the Arkansas Supreme Court decision in McDaniel v. Spencer. However, the same month, the legislature amended the law concerning countywide wet/ dry petitioning to include a provision for throwing out a whole page if outof-county signers are included on that page, “unless each signature of a petitioner from another county is clearly stricken before the filing of the petition with the county clerk.” The out-of-county signers on the Randolph County petitions weren’t stricken before being turned in, and when Bowlin’s group asked for the 115 pages back so those names could be struck to allow the valid signatures to be processed, the request was denied. In hundreds of other cases, Bowlin said, Blevins and her staff threw out names on the petition for what was termed “bad signature.” “She took it upon herself to compare the signature on the petition page with the signature of the voter registration card that the person might have filled out 30 years

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GRASS ROOTS: Volunteer Bernadette Baltz Ungerank solicits signatures for a wet/dry petition in Randolph County.

ago,” Bowlin said. “There’s no place in the law that’s required to be done. No place at all in the law. We were left with 207 thrown out for bad signature, not knowing how in the world to cure it. Do I go back to you and say ‘sign again?’ ”In other cases, Blevins threw out still more names for “insufficient data” because the three fields on the petition — name, address and date of birth — didn’t exactly match the data the clerk had on file. “It’s best practice in petitioning that if the name and the date of birth matches, or the name and the address matches, then it’s a valid signature. If you can identify the voter with two fields, you’re fine,” Bowlin said. “Our clerk was requiring all three fields to be perfect. How do you cure that? She used inadequate data. So how do we get to these people to cure this?” In at least a few cases, Bowlin said, names were thrown out because instead of including the town name “Pocahontas” when writing out their address, signers wrote a double quotation mark, widely recognized as meaning “ditto” or “same as above,” or because the signers who go by their middle name put that name in the space for their first name. In emails between the Arkansas secretary of state’s office and Blevins dated June 16, obtained via the state Freedom of Information Act, Blevins was told, “As best practice, we verify two pieces of information before we

validate a signature. That could be a name and DOB, or a name and address, or any other combination.” “We spun our wheels for seven and a half days, trying to cure things like that,” Bowlin said, an effort that included trying to locate people who were struck and get them to sign the petition again. Two sometimes contentious town meetings were held about the issue on Aug. 2 and 3, the second of which was attended by Blevins. As detailed in reporting by the community news blog NEA Report (neareport.com), Blevins told the citizens who came to the meeting that she was “trying to follow the law” without allowing her personal beliefs on the issue to intrude. As also first noted by NEA Report, Blevins is an evangelical Christian who, after the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturned bans on gay marriage in 2015, told a reporter for KARK-TV, Channel 4, that she was waiting on confirmation from God before she could decide whether to issue marriage licenses to LGBT applicants. “God will direct me on what I will do,” Blevins reportedly said. “He’ll guide me on if it’s OK to issue the license or not OK to issue the license.” Last Friday afternoon, Blevins issued her final ruling on the wet/ dry petitioning issue, saying that the signature effort had fallen 361 signatures short of making the ballot; she’d

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declined to count signatures from the 115 pages that included a signature from someone who lived outside Randolph County. Bowlin and her group immediately filed suit. Bowlin said that, with the election fast approaching, they’re hoping for an expedited court date in late August. Reached at her office, Blevins said that her office had followed the law, including the law on throwing out the 115 pages that included an outof-county signature. “We didn’t throw the whole page out just because we wanted to, like everybody has assumed or talked about,” she said. “It’s because the law states if there’s one on there out of jurisdiction, you throw the whole page out.” Asked about McDaniel v. Spencer, Blevins said that she wouldn’t go into detail on it, because she was unsure and “I’ll get it wrong.” “I’ll just tell you that we attempted to verify every name on the petition that we had,” she said. “Any signatures that were not counted were due to statutory qualifications. That’s really about all I can say.” She went on to note that all the signatures that were stricken for signatures that didn’t match the voter registration cards on file were eventually put back in. Blevins said she couldn’t comment on the pending lawsuit. Asked whether her personal religious beliefs were the reason for any of the signatures on a petition to allow alcohol sales being thrown out, Blevins denied that was the case. “I’ve done my job and I followed the law,” she said. “It’s not personal. It’s absolutely not personal.” Bowlin said she believes that, with an expedited court date, the issue can be resolved quickly enough to still make the November ballot if the ruling is in the petitioners’ favor. She said bringing alcohol sales to the county is important to her because she wants to bring her county “into the light of the 21st century,” but the effort has now become a voting rights issue as well. “We don’t always have 4,000 people vote in our elections,” she said. “But that many people signed to get this on the ballot. They’re being disenfranchised.”

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ast week, the American History and Heritage Foundation filed a long-expected application with the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office to erect a privately funded monument of the Ten Commandments on the Capitol grounds. A few days later, the sulfurous provocateurs at The Satanic Temple filed their own application to place a statue of Baphomet — a “goat-headed, angel-winged, androgynous creature,” as described in the filing — at the Capitol as well. The group’s application quotes Article 2 of the state Constitution to make its point: “No preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religious establishment, denomination or mode of worship, above any other.”

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The Satanic Temple previously fought to have the sculpture installed next to a Ten Commandments monument at the Oklahoma Capitol. However, when that state’s supreme court neutered the issue by saying the Old Testament monolith had to be removed (it being, you know, religious and all), Baphomet was mothballed in Detroit last year. He — or it, rather — has been eyeing a return to the Bible Belt ever since. What does it all mean? With our KJV Bible opened to Exodus at our right hand and Crowley’s “Magick” on our left, we perused the recent applications submitted by both numerological esoterica. Here’s what we know so far.

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Created by: Brooklyn-based sculptor Mark Porter, who said he based Baphomet’s shapely torso on the physique of Iggy Pop.

Design inspired by: A similar display at the Texas Capitol building that has survived a constitutional challenge. Most prominent advocate: State Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway), whose 2015 legislation decreed the monument’s installation. Justification of the item’s “appropriateness to the Capitol Grounds”: “The Ten Commandments are an important component of the foundation of the laws and legal system of the United States of America and the State of Arkansas. … This monument, therefore, will represent an important part of our state and national history and heritage.” Requested location at Capitol: South side of the Capitol.

Design inspired by: The “Sabbatic Goat” drawn by 19th century French occultist Eliphas Levi (sans exposed breasts). Most prominent advocate: Satanic Temple spokesperson Lucien Greaves, who has requested a public debate with Rapert (the senator has refused). Justification of the item’s “appropriateness to the Capitol Grounds”: “Our monument will stand in honor of those unjustly accused — the slandered minority, the maligned outgroups who ultimately found a home in the United States where religions are neither opposed nor imposed — so that we might pay respect to their memory and celebrate our progress as a pluralistic nation founded on secular law.” Requested location at the Capitol: Either 20 feet to the side of or one foot directly in front of the proposed Ten Commandments monument.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

THE RETURN OF KALEIDOSCOPE The LGBT Film Festival kicks off in North Little Rock. BY SETH ELI BARLOW

he Kaleidoscope LGBT Film Festival, inaugurated in July 2015, is back for its second annual event starting Thursday, Aug. 18, at various locations in the Argenta neighborhood of North Little Rock. Tony Taylor, executive director of the Little Rock Film Society, took inspiration for the festival from Los Angeles’ popular Outfest Film Festival. Taylor’s goal was to celebrate a genre of film not regularly distributed in Arkansas. “It’s so important for an event like this to happen in the South,” Taylor said. “Little Rock, and all of Central Arkansas, really has a thriving LGBT community, so it’s the perfect place for an event like this.” Taylor founded the Little Rock Film Society with several friends in 2015 to serve as an umbrella organization for various film events in Central Arkansas. In addition to the Kaleidoscope festival, the Society also organizes Fantastic Cinema, a festival that highlights fantasy, science fiction and horror films, as well as a monthly screening of short films at The Joint in North Little Rock. Over 20 films make up the four-day lineup, including narratives, documentaries and shorts. This year, the festival has put a special focus on Latin American LGBT cinema. Among the highlights: • “I Promise You Anarchy” offers a frantic portrait

of three Mexican youths caught in a love triangle who find themselves in trouble with a drug cartel. • “The Nest” is a Brazilian film that follows a group of bohemian youths as they adopt a young soldier into their collected family. Over four 25-minute vignettes, the soldier comes into contact with a side of life both foreign and familiar in seaside Brazil. • “You’ll Never Be Alone” is about a father whose gay son has been the victim of a hate crime. His quest for justice in a modern-day Chile is lonely as he fights against those who view him and his son as just another meaningless statistic. Read on to find a complete schedule; our picks for films to see at the festival; and interviews with Liz Ramirez, Anna Vasquez and Cassandra (Cassie) Rivera, who were wrongly accused of sexual assault and are the subjects of “Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four,” and with Annalise Ophelian, the director of the documentary “Major!” Individual film screening passes are $10. The Film Fanatic pass, which provides access to all film screenings, is $70, and the $200 VIP pass includes access to all events (there are parties every night) and screenings. Individual tickets to receptions and parties are also available. All tickets and passes may be purchased at the festival’s official website, kaleidoscopefilmfestival.com.

Making ‘Major!’ A conversation with director Annalise Ophelian about her new documentary on an influential trans activist. BY SETH ELI BARLOW

iss Major Griffin-Gracy has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years in New York, San Francisco and many cities in between. Her life story is told in “Major!,” a touching portrait not only of Miss Major, but also the complex communities she has helped to unite. Miss Major will be presented with the Kaleidoscope Humanitarian Award at a reception at the Arkansas Innovation Hub at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. I spoke to “Major!” director Annalise Ophelian about her creative process and her desire to reshape the way stories of transgender people are told.

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I know you self-identify as a white cisgendered female. “Major!” is now your second documentary and your

working to undo or not to replicate the harms cisgender people bring to these projects.

TENACIOUS, OPTIMISTIC: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.

second documentary on transgender issues. What’s drawn you to cover transgender issues, and why specifically did you choose to do so on film? My first film, “Diagnosing Difference,” came out of my graduate training in psychology and the historical harms the field had perpetrated against trans and gender nonbinary folks. Looking at the available “research,” so much of it was being written by cisgender people; the whole history of the field was really cisgender people appointing themselves “experts” on trans lives and experiences. So I went to 13 trans and genderqueer folks, artists, scholars, activists, and asked them a series of questions about how they experienced and navigated medical and mental health systems, using the Gender Identity Disorder diagnosis as a jumping off point. And then I used a framework of involving the folks in the film in how it was edited, first by coding the interviews and letting the themes that emerged guide how the story was told. Miss Major was part of that project, and after working together we remained in contact. My partner, StormMiguel Florez, started working as the administrative director of TGIJP, the Transgendered, Gender-Variant and Intersex Justice Project [of which Miss Major is a former executive director], and I started spending more time in the office, and Miss Major and I would talk and she’d say, “You know, people keep telling me I should have a movie made about my

life, and I want you to do it.” We’d have conversations about what this might look like, and over the period of a couple of years it kept coming up. It was pretty organic. But also complicated, because I have deep critiques of the way cisgender people have historically been in control of the narrative of trans lives. I think there are actually significant parallels between the sort of gatekeeping that happens in medicine and the sort of colonialism that happens in filmmaking. So a huge part of working on both projects was being aware of my own cultural position and bracketing that,

Tell me about the filmmaking process for “Major!” You seem to follow Miss Major around the country and for quite a long period of time. Was that part of your initial goal when planning the film? My biggest goal in making the film was to center Miss Major and the folks who participated in the way the story was crafted and told, and to create work that pushed back against the “traditional” documentary film process that tends to replicate colonial dynamics. I didn’t want to be this white cis person dropping into TPOC [transgendered people of color] communities, recording all their stuff and then taking it out of the communities it came from and … presenting it to other white cis people for “entertainment.” We were in production on the film for about two years and Miss Major was involved in every aspect of the project. We had pre-production meetings and I asked her questions about the trajectory of her life and work, and what she felt were the most important things about herself and how she’d want her story told. I learned pretty early on that the traditional production workflow of hiring a crew and renting gear wasn’t going to work for seated interviews because her health concerns were unpredictable. … So I started coming over, just me with my camera and a small lighting setup. … And we’d have conversations, using those pre-production notes to guide what we talked about. The time was pretty split between these sit-down

A LONGTIME ADVOCATE: Miss Major has been advocating for trans women of color for four decades.

interviews, most of which happened by Miss Major’s bed, and following her at events or places where she was speaking. In post-production, we worked with a Community Advisory Board of trans folks of color, who looked at the project at the assembly, rough and fine cut stages and gave us feedback around story structure and community accountability. Because trans folks, and I think especially trans women of color, are so often spoken of or for, and in incredibly harmful ways that perpetuate stereotypes. So by asking, “Did we get it, does this represent what you said authentically?” we were able to make course corrections and ensure that we weren’t driving the narrative, that the people living the story were telling the story. Throughout the film, I was struck by Miss Major’s enduring optimism and tenacity. Is that a message you hope your trans audience will take away from the film? What other messages do you hope to convey? I think when cis people tell trans stories there’s often this sense of “trauma porn,” or this fascination with the “before and after,” and when I listen to the women in my life about how they’ve navigated the world, what they’ve endured and how they’ve survived, I’m definitely filled with their sense of enduring optimism and tenacity. And I think Miss Major absolutely embodies that and has passed that down through all these generations of girls. It’s part of why we end the film the way we do — the first cis people who saw the fine cut of the film all told me they thought it had ended with the “in memoriam” section, and I thought, “Really? That felt like the end of the story to you?” Because living in this community what I witness over and over is resilience as a form of resistance. Are there any upcoming projects you’d like to discuss? StormMiguel and I are working on a web series we’re calling the MAJORettes, which we hope to launch this fall. It will be a series of one- to threeminute clips using some of the amazing interview footage from Miss Major and the other participants in the film that couldn’t find a place in the final cut, and we’re hoping it can also help broaden the discussion of issues facing trans folks of color. And I’m working on a community engagement strategy for “Major!” that will connect the film with community-based organizations around the country. arktimes.com

AUGUST 18, 2016

Seven to watch At the Kaleidoscope LGBT Film Festival. BY SETH ELI BARLOW, ALFRED MATHESON, LINDSEY MILLAR AND STEPHANIE SMITTLE

‘White Knights’

Directed by Mark Thiedeman

If there’s any one “must-see” film of the festival, it’s this special advance screening of “White Nights” before it makes a wider festival run. Director Mark Thiedeman, who helped program Kaleidoscope, is perhaps Arkansas’s most compelling filmmaker. His previous work, including the full-length “Last Summer” and the short “Sacred Hearts, Holy Souls,” won awards at the Little Rock Film Festival and drew broad acclaim. Now, the Little Rock filmmaker is back with another fulllength, “a pseudo-musical, queer adap-

duced it. Based on the one track that he’s previewed, local musician Phillip Rex Huddleston’s original electro-pop soundtrack will ably set the tone — and get stuck in your head. 7 p.m. Friday, Argenta Community Theater. Director Mark Thiedeman is expected to attend. LM

‘Summertime’

Directed by Catherine Corsini

It’s a bit unfortunate that “La Belle Saison” was translated to “Summertime” for English-speaking audiences — the English title fails to communicate the sea change that happens in “the beau-

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smoke, in which a star-crossed romance between a rural farmgirl, Delphine (Izia Higelin), and a women’s rights activist, Carole (Cecile de France), unfolds in 1971. After a brutal breakup with her girlfriend in rural France, Delphine falls in with a burgeoning women’s rights movement and develops an intense relationship with one of the group’s outspoken members — “a terrific girl, a surprising girl, a fabulous girl.” The affair, like the film itself, is terrifically sexy, managing to capture the way a first roman-

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tation” of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s story of the same name “transposed to a world of glittering dance floors and neon lights,” according to Thiedeman’s description. He wrote, edited, directed and co-pro16

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tiful season,” when French urbanites leave the city in le grand départ on holiday. In that way, summer’s setting is a natural fit for Catherine Corsini’s film — drenched in sunlight and cigarette

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tic spark feels a little like a revolution — even when Delphine and Carole ditch the actual revolution in the streets to go shag in Delphine’s apartment. Scenes like the one in which the activists debate whether to rescue a friend from the asylum his parents have placed him in for being gay remind us of the ways in which intersectional feminism was a contentious subject even in the ’70s. A purist exclaims, “We don’t help guys or minority struggles!” and much of Delphine and Carole’s emotional energy is

spent navigating the gaps between the Parisian world of ideas and the dusty countryside, the world of muscle, blood, bonfires — and homophobia. 1 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theater. SS

‘Upstairs Inferno’

Directed by Robert L. Camina

Before the mass hate crime in Orlando, most people would have been at a loss to name the largest anti-gay hate crime in American history, and this is what spurred director Robert L. Camino to make “Upstairs Inferno.” Over 96 shocking and mournful minutes, the story of New Orleans nightclub the UpStairs Lounge and the 1973 arson attack unfolds through photos and survivor interviews. The arson attack left 32 dead, though their deaths were all but ignored by local officials. The film offers a heartbreaking portrait of sustained grief and proves once again that as much as time can heal us, there are some things from which we can never recover. Throughout the film, tears fall from the eyes of those who lost loved ones as though the intervening 43 years were nothing but hours. 3 p.m. Saturday, The Joint. Director Robert L. Camina is expected to attend. SEB

‘Check It’

Directed by Toby Oppenheimer Offering a beautifully complex insight into being a member of the LGBT community in Washington, D.C.,

“Check It” tells the ongoing story of a gang formed by victims of hate crimes. The documentary shows the horrible struggle of some members of our community and demonstrates that, with a little bit of effort, there is hope for all of us to be loved, accepted and successful in whatever career we want. Another lesson: We have a dark history and expressing that darkness in ourselves is not necessarily the best way to react. The film gives a wonderfully varied and realistic account of what it is like to be forced into violent action, and how one might recover from that situation. 7 p.m. Saturday, Argenta Community Theatre. AM

DEPARTURE

‘Departure’

Directed by Andrew Stegall

Boy meets sexually ambiguous boy. Boy falls in love with sexually ambiguous boy. Complications arise. The formula is a common one in LGBTQ narratives, so much so that it verges on being rote, but in Andrew Stegall’s sunwashed version of southern France, the story is given new life with the addition of a complex supporting cast. “Departure” stars Alex Lawther (“The Imitation Game”) as Elliot, a 15-year-old aspiring poet on the verge of succumbing to the woes of adolescence. During a stay at his family’s vacation home, he meets and falls in love with a local Parisian. Unfortunately, his mother, mid-divorce herself, also meets and momentarily falls for the same young man. Though on the surface it’s a typical coming-of-age drama, a closer inspection reveals the story of a family that desperately wants to communicate but can’t seem to do so. Beautiful cinematography runs throughout, capturing the solemnity of fall that the characters seem trapped in. Noon Sunday, Argenta Community Theater. SEB

‘I Promise You Anarchy’

Directed by Julio Hernández Cordón

Director Julio Hernández Cordón makes a promise and delivers it: anarchy. The film opens with an unfocused shot of the two main characters, Miguel and Johnny, then continues at breakneck pace through a series of events that easily could have been the subject of several different feature-length films. “I Promise You Anarchy” is positioned as an LGBT crime thriller, though it’s far more than that, addressing music, immigration, poverty, homosexuality and working through the guilt of having made a dire mistake. 4 p.m. Sunday, Argenta Community Theater. AM

‘Major!’

Directed by Annalise Ophelian “The rest of the world really doesn’t give a shit if we live or die, and the thing is, when the dust settles, I want a whole bunch of transgendered girls to stand up and say, ‘I’m still fuckin’ here.’ ” So

says Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, now 73, who’s been working as an activist for the rights of transgendered people of color for over 40 years. The film that bears her name is both a history of and a testament to the community she has helped to foster. Having experienced the Stonewall Riots first hand, she made it her mission to carve out safe and empowering spaces for trans women in New York, San Diego and San Francisco. There are interviews and footage with Major; her family, both biological and chosen; and an endless roll of her adoptive daughters, sisters and granddaughters, each one a testament to the uplifting presence Major has had in the lives of others. Told in just 91 minutes and through the life of one woman, the film brings the challenges of women of color from a place on society’s fringe into the glaring, but warming, light of day. 6 p.m. Sunday, Argenta Community Theater. Director Annalise Ophelian, editor StormMiguel Florez and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy are expected to attend. SEB

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The San Antonio Four An interview with the subjects of ‘Southwest of Salem,’ a documentary film with echoes of the West Memphis Three story. BY SARAH STRICKLIN

n San Antonio in 1994, four young lesbians — Liz Ramirez, Anna Vasquez, Cassandra (Cassie) Rivera and Kristie Mayhugh — were accused of sexual assault by two of Ramirez’s nieces. After trials dripping with homophobia and “Satanic panic,” they were convicted. The “San Antonio Four,” as they are now known, who served years in prison — 17 years for Ramirez, 12 for Vasquez and 13 for Rivera and Mayhugh — maintain their innocence and are fighting for exoneration after one of the alleged victims recanted on camera, admitting it never happened. What follows is an edited version of my conversation with Rivera, Ramirez and Vasquez. Y’all have demonstrated such incredible bravery at every turn — to have come through all of this, to leave prison, to be working toward exoneration, and now the labor of taking your story and sharing it over and over. Do you feel a responsibility, like you’re part of a larger purpose in this community now? Rivera: We can tell that we’re making an impact as we go. Everywhere, people are so open. They tell us they’re praying for us. As far as being part of a movement like this, it feels good because we know that stuff like this has to be done to help other people that are going through the same circumstances. It was tragic for us to endure this, but now that we have, we know what we have to do in life. Vasquez: I do feel like we are in the forefront of a new movement of social justice. Every time we go into a different city we have so many people coming up to us with similar stories or similar 18

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situations that they’ve been through and have not had the courage to speak out on or to fight against. I feel like we’re, in a sense, their heroes for doing that. The gay communities in other cities have just been so accepting, so loving, with open arms, willing to help, and it’s been a powerful impact on us as well. To know that we’re not alone in this, that we have people standing behind us now. Ramirez: We’re greater in numbers. It’s a movement. It’s not only just us in the forefront, it’s spreading everywhere. That’s what our purpose is. In the film, you mention the responsibility you felt to yourselves. You talk about how you didn’t want people to think you were anything but who you are, honest people that had something horrible happen to them. Did you get, at the time, how important you would be? Rivera: At the beginning I don’t think any of us knew how big this would become. We all believed in one thing — we were innocent. And as far as continuing to fight for justice, we knew that sometime something may possibly occur, we didn’t know it would be this big. We just continued to be exactly who we were before, just four women trying to live their lives in a decent manner. We were just trying to grow prosperously with our families and it was all taken away from us. Just because we’re lesbian … just because we are who we are, doesn’t mean we do the things they accused us of. Vasquez: Yeah, unfortunately that picture was painted years before we even came into our case. They associated homosexuality with child sexual abuse. And that is so far from the truth.

Because of who we love, we were persecuted. I was in love with Cassie, and we raised two children together for many years before we were taken away from them. We were your ordinary family — except, two women raising two children. That is the only difference. We put on our pants the same way heterosexual people do. We love spending time with our kids. We love going to parks. We love going to lakes. And the picture they painted of homosexuals is ridiculous, upsetting and just absurd. Period. Ramirez: In my trial, they were very harsh. They were badgering me, saying I sacrificed my nieces to my friends, and had the jury picture me giving them up on an altar. That was crazy; I never even had a chance. In their minds, it was exactly what we were doing. It was sick and degrading. And that’s what they believed. That’s what had me convicted.

Liz, you mentioned that your lawyer didn’t prepare you before your trial. Then another attorney suggested that the rest of you be tried together, but that he expected you to lose. Even down to your own attorneys, it doesn’t sound like anyone in the system was making any effort to help. Ramirez: They told me I had no evidence and that was it. That was the extent of any lawyer-and-client association. He never even spoke to me about trying to get any witnesses or experts or anything of that sort. I just sat there and let it roll and didn’t know any better, thinking that he knew the plan. I didn’t know until after my trial that he was a civil attorney — and a military civil attorney at that. In order for him to try a criminal case, that was something that he should’ve said at the beginning. But he didn’t. Rivera: After Liz was given her

37.5 years, they wanted us to take plea bargains. They were practically forcing them on us because they didn’t want to fight for us — they said we would lose. We refused and ended up retaining three more lawyers. We had to hire new attorneys that would actually want to fight for us. They didn’t think we had a chance against children.

sexuality against us. They [the WM3] fought. They continued to tell their story. They tried to gain attention. Their endurance was something I was drawn to. They said for so long they were innocent and nobody believed them. THE FOUR: (Clockwise, from top left) Just as they were Elizabeth Ramirez, Kristie Mayhugh, Cassandra Rivera and Anna Vasquez. taken advantage of, I feel like we were taken advantage of because we were lesbians. We were poor, and we didn’t have a strong community behind us. The same thing I know the West Memphis Three for them, they didn’t have community behind them. They were convicted in case was influential to you. Can you the public eye just like we were. Even tell me about how their experience impacted you, what that’s meant to before they hit trial. I remember vivyou? idly the day I heard on the radio that Vasquez: I remember seeing the the WM3 were free, being excited to HBO documentary before we were hear that they were free while I was actually put in prison, but after we sitting in my cell. It gave me so much hope. After so many years of being in had been convicted. I could relate in prison, all of us … it hit home. It really so many ways to them. They were just hit home for me. picked out, just because they wore the I think people should have a more black clothing, black fingernails, long open mind and try not to be so prejublack hair, whatever. They associated that with devil worshipping. We were dicial against people who are different ostracized as well because we were les— who don’t live the same way others live, whether it’s their race, who they bians. Not only that, but they connected love, who they are as a person. I think a satanic cult with us. How, I have no there has to be a change in that. Until idea. We didn’t walk around in black clothing, black fingernails, nothing like we get good change there will be prejuthat. So, I don’t see how they could’ve dice all over the world because of it. put that upon us other than using our

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Kaleidoscope schedule THURSDAY, AUG. 18 6 p.m. Pre-screening champagne reception. Argenta Community Theater. 7 p.m. “Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four,” 91 min. With director Deborah Esquenazi and the San Antonio Four — Elizabeth Ramirez, Cassandra Rivera, Kristie Mayhugh and Anna Vasquez. Argenta Community Theater. 9 p.m. Opening night party. Diamond Bear Brewery.

FRIDAY, AUG. 19 1 p.m. “What is Love?” Seven short films, 56 min.: “Fast Hearts,” dir. Franck Tabouring;“Pink Boy,” dir. Eric Rockey; “Pepper,” dir. Patrick Aubert; “Betty,” dir. Kristiina Kello; “Dime,” dir. Maxime Gilbert; “Easy,” dir. Robert Guthrie; “About James,” dir. Christopher Nold. The Joint. 2:15 p.m. “When a Monster Calls.” Five short films, 56 min.: “Fuckkkyouu,” dir. Eddie Alcazar; “Tonight It’s You,” dir. Dominic Haxton; “A Doll’s Eyes,” dir. Jonathan Wysocki; “Private Waltz,” dir. Marina Waltz; “Disco Inferno,” dir. Alice Waddington. The Joint. 3 p.m. (VIP), 4 p.m. (public): “Welcome to Arkansas” Filmmaker Reception. Crush Wine Bar. 3:30 p.m. “Here’s to New Beginnings.” Six short films, 49 minutes: “The Visit,” dir. Leandro Corinth; “Dawn,” dir. Jake Graf; “Libertad,” dir. Brenda AvilaHanna; “Expose,” dir. Ronja Jansz; “Oh, I Get It,” dir. Danny Tayara; “Swirl,” dir. Lance McDaniel. The Joint. 5:15 p.m. “Slash,” dir. Clay Liford. 100 min. Argenta Community Theater. 7 p.m. “White Nights,” dir. Mark Thiedeman. 70 min. Argenta Community Theater. 9 p.m. “White Nights” / Friday night After-Party. Club Sway.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 20 11 a.m.: Kaleidoscope Humanitarian Award presentation to Miss Major Griffin-Gracy. Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. 1 p.m. “A Road to Home,” dir. Cal Skaggs. Special fundraiser screening for Lucie’s Place. 91 min. The Joint. 1 p.m. “Summertime,” dir. Catherine Corsini. 105 min. Argenta Community Theater. 1:30 p.m. Argenta Arts District VIP Filmmaker Reception. Argenta Gallery.

3 p.m. “The Next (O Ninho),” dirs. Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon. 115 min. Argenta Community Theater. 3 p.m. “Upstairs Inferno,” dir. Robert L. Camina. 96 min. The Joint. 5 p.m. “You’ll Never Be Alone,” dir. Alex Anwandter. 81 min. Argenta Community Theater. 7 p.m. “Check It,” dirs. Dana Flor and Toby Oppenheimer. 90 min. Argenta Community Theater. 9 p.m. “Lazy Eye,” dir. Tim Kirkman. 94 min. Argenta Community Theater. 9 p.m. Human Rights Campaign Saturday Night After-Party. Crush Wine Bar.

SUNDAY, AUG. 21 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. seatings. Drag Queen Brunch. 610 Center Bar & Grill. Noon. “What is Love?” Seven short films, 56 min: “Fast Hearts,” dir. Franck Tabouring; “Pink Boy,” dir. Eric Rockey; “Pepper,” dir. Patrick Aubert; “Betty,” dir. Kristiina Kello; “Dime,” dir. Maxime Gilbert; “Easy,” dir. Robert Guthrie; “About James,” dir. Christopher Nold. The Joint. Noon. “Departure,” dir. Andrew Stegall. 109 min. Argenta Community Theater. 1 p.m. “When a Monster Calls.” Five short films, 56 min. “Fuckkkyouu,” dir. Eddie Alcazar; “Tonight It’s You,” dir. Dominic Haxton; “A Doll’s Eyes,” dir. Jonathan Wysocki; “Private Waltz,” dir. Marina Waltz; “Disco Inferno,” dir. Alice Waddington. The Joint. 2 p.m. “Closet Monster,” dir. Stephen Dunn. 90 min. Argenta Community Theater. 2 p.m. “Here’s to New Beginnings.” Six short films, 49 minutes: “The Visit,” dir. Leandro Corinth; “Dawn,” dir. Jake Graf; “Libertad,” dir. Brenda Avila-Hanna; “Expose,” dir. Ronja Jansz; “Oh, I Get It,” dir. Danny Tayara; “Swirl,” dir. Lance McDaniel. The Joint. 4 p.m. “First Girl I Loved,” dir. Keres Sanga. 91 min. The Joint. 4 p.m. “I Promise You Anarchy,” dir. Julio Hernández Cordón. 100 min. Argenta Community Theater. 6 p.m. “Major!” dir. Annalise Ophelian. 91 min. Argenta Community Theater. 8 p.m. The Champagne Goodbye and Awards Party. The Joint.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTS

LYNITA COOKSEY, ACTING CHANCELLOR ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

“Supporting our students as they work toward their academic goals remains the primary motivationofArkansasStateUniversity’sfaculty and staff. Our mission is educating leaders, enhancing intellectual growth and enriching lives. Whether that is a caring professor that makes a connection with a student or a supportive administrator who assists with a solution, this is the hallmark of A-State. With close to $200 million in facility upgrades and enhancements on our campus and the arrival of the state’s second medical school here in Jonesboro, Arkansas State remains the intersection of innovation and tradition. We invite you to visit and see for yourself.”

ZULMA TORO, INTERIM CHANCELLOR, EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR AND PROVOST

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK

“Arkansas high school graduates who are looking for an excellent, affordable education will find a unique experience at UALR. With each student, we start by exploring scholarship and financial aid opportunities to reduce his or her college costs, discuss that student’s education and career goals, then design his or her individual pathway to reach those goals. By living in the capital city, our students are uniquely positioned for internships, service learning, mentoring, research, graduate school, global studies, and career-specific jobs.”

DR. DONALD WEATHERMAN LYON COLLEGE

“Lyon College offers an outstanding undergraduate education in a personalized setting. Our core curriculum, EPIC (Educating Productive Involved Citizens), provides studies in the fine arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences to prepare our graduates for effective and fulfilling participation in society. Additionally, our student-run honor and social systems are dedicated to developing the character of our students. Our outdoor program provides mountain bike trails, a zip line, climbing grotto, and much more. Finally, our faculty members have won 14 Arkansas Professor of theYear Awards. Lyon provides its students immediate access to one of America’s strongest and most dedicated faculties.”

STEVE ROOK, ED.D.

COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS

TOM COURTWAY

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

DR. STEVE COLE, CHANCELLOR COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

“College of the Ouachitas is changing the lives of the residents of Hot Spring, Grant, Dallas, Saline, and Clark Counties. For almost 50 years, COTO has been committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives. COTO ensures you have an opportunity to achieve your educational goals by providing programs and services designed for students who plan to seek immediate employment, transition to a new career or a four-year degree. Nowhere else in Arkansas will you find the state of the art technical programs with cutting edge technology to prepare you for today’s high tech world. For example, COTO has one of the largest 3-D print farms in the world and it is waiting for you. Visit us at One College Circle in Malvern or on the web at www.COTO. edu. At College of the Ouachitas you will discover a Higher Degree of You!”

“The University of Central Arkansas remains focused on preparing its students for success. Our increased retention and graduation rates demonstrate our commitment to helping every student develop into an accomplished global citizen. We do not merely concentrate on enrolling new students, but on ensuring that those students fulfill their academic potential and receive a degree. New facilities and improvements enhance the campus life experience for students and our university community. Students who graduate from UCA are proving that when they go here, they can go anywhere.”

DR. COY GRACE

DR. RODERICK L. SMOTHERS, SR.

JUDY I. PILE, ED.D., CHANCELLOR

“East Arkansas Community College is a learning-centered community committed to providing quality lifelong education opportunities for the diverse citizenry of the Arkansas Delta. We’re creating exciting educational opportunities with a focus on the future. EACC provides students with the academic, technical, and personal skills that will prepare them for a successful career or for transfer to a four-year college. Our students are being enriched by new perspectives, new academic and technical programs, and by a sense of community that encourages and inspires. The faculty, administration and staff at EACC are dedicated to the success of all of our students.”

“Philander Smith College is inspiring and educating the next generation of leaders who seek to enact change in our communities, state, nation and world. Our quality liberal arts curriculum, with a focus on social justice, is designed to produce graduates who are innovators prepared for the 21st century global economy. Though a small, private institution, PSC dreams big. Our dreams include making education accessible to students who have a desire for knowledge and academic achievement. With a historic legacy, student-centered approach to learning, and a steadfast dedication to helping our students thrive, PSC is committed to moving FORWARD.”

“BHCLR is a unique institution guided by the healthcare workforce needs in Arkansas. We offerone-yearprograms,associatedegrees,and bachelor degrees through several university affiliations. Our outcomes in retention, board/ registry passage and graduate placement are competitive and are available on our website. BHCLR offers rich clinical experiences and a Christian environment. Individuals who fit well in healthcare have a natural tendency to care for others, enjoy learning and challenge and exhibit professionalism in all areas of their life. The field of healthcare is dynamic and growing and there are many avenues to an incredible career. Visit our website to learn more at www.bhclr.edu.”

“We know you have choices in life-choices about your friends, your music, your life. We would love to be your choice for education. We refuse for UA Cossatot to be an old and stale college. We love technology and are always looking for ways to make our college fresh. Our textbook program is really cool…gone are the days where your books cost more than your tuition. We offer textbook rentals for a small fee and many classroom materials are completely free. If you are looking for a job, we have many technical options that will get you trained quickly. If you are looking for a university college experience, enjoy the community college life first and then make the leap to a 4-year college. We are excited about another awesome year and hope to be your choice for higher education!”

DR. TREY BERRY

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

“Over the past four years, Southern Arkansas University has experienced record enrollment and growth. New academic programs in cybersecurity, engineering, game design and animation, musical theatre, marine biology, and wildlife biology have attracted students and have transformed SAU into a truly global campus.The School of Graduate Studies has also grown dramatically and offers a wide variety of programs, both online and on campus. Our primary mission at SAU is to serve students. That commitment to students is present in all areas of our campus life. Since 1909, our outstanding graduates have used SAU as the foundation from which to become leaders throughout our state and nation.”

DR. LAURENCE B. ALEXANDER UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF

“The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public comprehensive HBCU 1890 LandGrant Institution. It is dedicated to academic excellence that contributes to student success, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Agriculture, Business, Education, and Arts & Sciences, including a Ph.D. in Aquaculture and Fisheries. In addition, UAPB offers a summer-enrichment program, the Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS). UAPB provides a supportive, welcoming environment in an intimate setting. With a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, students get the opportunity to know members of our very accomplished faculty. UAPB has 16 NCAA Division I athletic teams and more than 100 student organizations. We are committed to preparing students for advance study and employment in the 21st century globalized society. For a gratifying college experience with a personal touch, join the pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where we are student-focused, success-driven, and mission-based.” 4 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES COLLEGE GUIDE ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 24 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES

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“Our goal is for everyone, who walks in, to leave as part of our Family! For decades, PCCUA has been changing to offer greater opportunities. New this fall are programs in criminal justice and CDL\truck driving, careers with short-term training, good pay and benefits. As we’ve changed, we have kept affordable rates, gaining us recognition among the top 25 best value two-year colleges. The state’s first community college, PCCUA has more experience than anyone else. Fiftyone years later, PCCUA is still evolving to serve you. What dreams can PCCUA help you realize? Check us out; you’ll like what you find!”

DR. RICHARD L. DAWE

“At Henderson State University, we believe in the potential of every person to become an extraordinary leader and difference maker in society. The university’s very foundation rests on its outstanding ability to educate first-generation college students and students from rural areas by harnessing the transformative power of higher education and making it available to any and all prospective students who desire to become educated. For 125 years, Henderson State has worked to bridge student aspirations to career success by instilling in students the skills employers most want – communication, decision-making, teamwork, and problem-solving – through the application of a strong core of liberal arts classes that are applied through professional studies.”

“Ozarka College, located in the beautiful hills of north central Arkansas serves students in Izard, Sharp, Stone and Fulton counties in Arkansas and beyond. Ozarka offers more high quality, fully accredited online degrees and certificates than any other two year college in the state. Programs include a robust Allied Health program that produces more LPN nurses than any of the 21 other two year colleges in Arkansas. Other exciting programs include Aviation – Professional Pilot; state of the art CulinaryandHospitalityManagement;Criminal Justice and Corrections; Information Science Technology; Automotive; and many additional AA and AS transfer degrees. As a small rural college with four campus locations, Ozarka is proud of our innovative culture, small classes with highly committed and talented faculty, and staff that are dedicated to providing Life Changing Experiences through Education.”

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY

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KARLA HUGHES, CHANCELLOR

O. JEROME GREEN, ESQ.

DR. MARGARET A. ELLIBEE

“Since becoming chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello in January, I have come to understand and embrace the unique mission of the institution which can be summed up in one word – opportunity. UAM provides a broad range of academic opportunities, from certificates of proficiency and technical certificates at our Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee to baccalaureate and master’s degrees on our main campus in Monticello. We are home to the state’s only School of Forestry and Natural Resources; our Computer Information Systems students excel in statewide competitions; our science graduates have one of the state’s highest acceptance rates to professional and graduate schools; and we have a world-renowned jazz program. As we move forward, we will continue to focus on opportunity – for our students to succeed and make their dreams a reality.”

“Shorter College, founded in 1886, is a private two-year, non-residential liberal arts institution located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. With the institution-wide mantra of “You Fit Here”, the faculty, staff and administration of Shorter College have committed themselves to embracing an open-enrollment policy that provides opportunities that bridge the gap for individuals who would not be considered at other institutions to gain a quality education. Shorter College offers a caring and nurturing environment that will prepare them to succeed and excel onward to a four-year college experience. We believe that Shorter College’s mission fills a large void and serves the needs of the community-atlarge by creating a transformative experience that impacts a student’s life through our “4 C’s; Culture, Citizenship, Character and Competency! Welcome to the new Shorter College! You Fit Here!”

“Pulaski Tech’s longstanding reputation for dedication to student achievement is a direct result of the dedication and professional excellence our faculty and staff bring to the student experience. Pulaski Tech students dig deeper to find value and excellence within themselves. Our job is to give them the tools to do it. Whether a student pursues a university-transfer degree or needs cuttingedge technical training, it’s the personal touch that makes the difference.”

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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DR. PAUL B. BERAN, CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH

“As one of the best values in the state for a career-focused education, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares students for the next step in their lives through applied learning overseen by dedicated professors, a tight-knit campus offering numerous leadership opportunities, and a unique bond with the community that allows them to do more with their education. Our students apply what they’ve learned in a variety of ways: they paint in international murals festivals, write and direct their own theatrical productions, intern with industry leaders and elected officials, and receive mentoring opportunities from community leaders and CEOs. Visit our beautiful campus and learn more about the opportunities UAFS has to offer.”

JOSEPH E. STEINMETZ, CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

“Offering 236 different degrees and certificates, the University of Arkansas is the most academically comprehensive university in the state. Nowhere else in Arkansas can you find the range of majors, classes, research opportunities and access to world class faculty and cutting edge facilities. Our graduates are state governors, Fortune 500 CEOs, scientists and novelists. They’re nurses, teachers, architects, engineers, and lawyers. We’re routinely recognized as one of the best values in higher education, and Fayetteville has been ranked the third best place to live in the country. I encourage you to come see why, get a great education, and leave your name engraved on Senior Walk.”

DR. ROBIN E. BOWEN

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

DR. KARLA FISHER, CHANCELLOR

DR. JOHN A. HOGAN

“Founded in 1927, ASU-Beebe has a long history as a student-centered university, dedicated to transforming lives through quality educational experiences.We value our students and constantly strive to be more effective at meeting their educational and professional needs in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. We are an independently accredited and operationally separate two-year institution of the Arkansas State University System. With campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base, and online, we offer high-quality, affordable education close to home. Whether seeking an associate degree, certificate, industry credential, or workforce development training, ASU-Beebe is ready to assist.”

“At NPC we guarantee the quality of our graduates. We value our partnerships with employers and universities. If an NPC graduate lacks a specific skill after transferring with one of our degree or certificate programs, we will permit the student to retake those courses tuition free.We understand the cost of college is expensive. NPC didn’t increase tuition this year, in fact, we decreased it last year.We have developed a plan to help prepare for the cost of education and provide an incentive to help students graduate on time. The NPC Tuition Guarantee freezes tuition for all continuously enrolled students until the completion of a degree or certificate. We strive to provide access to seamless transfer opportunities, and we count it an honor to equip our students and prepare them for careers by challenging them to think analytically, to be inquisitive, and to realize and utilize their talents. Find your path at www.np.edu.”

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“Arkansas Tech University has established a new institutional record for enrollment in each of the last 17 years. More than 12,000 students enrolled at Arkansas Tech during the 2015-16 academic year, and we’ve been ranked as one of the ten fastest-growing master degree-granting universities in the United States for three consecutive years. What has allowed Arkansas Tech to become one of the three largest universities in Arkansas while building one of the highest graduation rates among public universities in the state? Our students tell us it is because Arkansas Tech faculty and staff care about them as individuals. It’s because we offer academic programs that connect with current and emerging career opportunities while remaining an affordable choice for higher education. Learn more at discover.atu.edu.”

“NorthWest Arkansas Community College serves and strengthens our region by providing high-quality, affordable instruction at locations throughout Benton and Washington counties. We focus on providing what our learners need, whether that’s adult basic education, new job skills for today’s workplace, or the foundation to pursue a four-year degree and post-graduate study. NWACC creates an environment that inspires students and encourages them to maximize their potential.”

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“At JBU, our goal is for students to be change agents for good. We are pleased to be highly ranked by U.S. News, but our measure of success is when our graduates serve other people in ways that transform lives. From engineers providing sustainable water solutions in Guatemala, to teachers challenging at-risk students, JBU grads make a difference. Our academic program is built on intellectual rigor, practical application and integration of faith and learning. It is a program that encourages students to be Christ-like, seeking grace and truth, and engaging a broken world with compassion, insight, and love.”

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Major Trends

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS, TECHNOLOGY HELPING TO CHART HIGHER EDUCATION’S FUTURE COURSE

rkansas’ institutions of higher learning, not unlike their peer institutions nationwide, continue to evolve with changing student demands and priorities. Administrators say many of

more involved and students are much more interested in specific career goals. Those decitoday’s college students view higher education very differently than sions might change throughout their academic career, but generally speaking, students come previous generations did, seeing it as a clear means to a specific end. with a greater desire to have a purpose for coming that leads to some kind of job and career.” Beran added the motivators for this purpose were not “Student expectations of a college education are much exclusively financial and that the desire for a certain kind different from the ‘60s and ‘70s, when college education of lifestyle – to help people or for entrepreneurship – are started to become significantly more attainable,” said Paul equally powerful draws for today’s collegian. Whatever the B. Beran, chancellor of the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. reasons, it’s fallen to colleges to be creative in developing “Students went to higher education to discover and develop well-rounded graduates. different areas of interest that may lead them to a career. “At UAFS, we push students very hard to declare a major “Students today are much more focused, parents are

and to also look at declaring a minor that may or may not be related to the major,” he said. “For example, if students want to be a theater major, we’re encouraging them to develop a minor in a field of study like business so when they graduate, they have practical business skills to go along with their artistic skills, which will ultimately help them to find employment more successfully.” Judy Williams, associate vice chancellor of communications and marketing at University of Arkansas-Little Rock, said whether part of the student’s major curriculum or not, methodology and structure of classes is also evolving rapidly. Having grown up with instant access to information, the current generation is used to educating themselves and aren’t about to change learning styles once they hit college. “Students today expect more engaged learning opportunities from colleges and universities, including research, study abroad, community service and internships,” she said. “Personalized learning is a trend that will be key to student success. Universities such as UALR are investing in resources that help each student stay on a clearly communicated career path to college completion through prior learning assessment, customized degree plans, faster feedback on academic performance, coaching and mentoring.” Colleges are finding hands-on, experiential learning strikes a particular chord with today’s college students. Given the generally fickle nature of millennials when it comes to work and careers, providing an early “real world” taste of a prospective career field also serves a practical purpose in zeroing in on that first job. “UALR academic programs meet this need by offering many chances for hands-on research whether in the lab or within a community study,” she said. “We provide chances to study abroad, often funded or partially funded by scholarships and take advantage of the many options in the capital city and across the globe for community service and engagement. Programs such as Heifer International and Children International and internship opportunities throughout central Arkansas provide that real-world experience in fields such as government, banking, nonprofits, tech and other industries.” Even with the steps that many colleges and universities have taken to adapt the makeup of programs, many of today’s college students arrive on campus with an unrealistic expectation of the rigors of college-level study. Community colleges have also seen their share of change, resulting in technological investment and college amenities that are challenging the stereotypical ‘commuter school’ image to provide more opportunities for students to connect on campus. “Flipped classrooms, in which the traditional lecture model

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Students today are much more focused, parents are more involved and students are much more interested in specific career goals.

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I knew I’d follow my heart into Arkansas Tech’s nursing program, but I didn’t know I’d fall in love with the campus.

Aleksi Stinnett, a senior Nursing major, at Dean Hall Nursing Skills Lab

At Arkansas Tech, you’ll find teachers who know you in the classroom and a large-campus atmosphere outside the classroom. It’s one of the many reasons more than 12,000 students choose Tech. We offer all five of the most sought-after degrees, and we’ve added more than 50 new programs of study in the past two decades. Tech is committed to providing the highest quality education and has one of the highest graduation rates in the state. With Greek Life, campus recreation and various student activities available both on campus and in the surrounding area, you’ll definitely fall in love with Tech. Take a tour of the campus and discover what you don’t know about Tech. Get started at discover.atu.edu. ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT COLLEGE GUIDE www.arktimes.com AUGUST 18, 2016 7 arktimes.com AUGUST 18, 2016 27

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“Light the Night” at Arkansas Tech. grades based on work submitted. They see an A as the default grade and B as the grade given for attendance,” said Joanne Lawson, associate vice president for applied sciences at East Arkansas Community College.“Previous generations would earn As by going above and beyond the standard requirements. The level of effort is confused with the quality of work. “Our faculty goes to lengths to explain the requirements to receive an A or B means quality work exceeding standard requirements.” Another trend that is shaping study programs in Arkansas colleges and universities is paying more attention to helping

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is replaced with a more hands-on, in-class learning experience is a major trend as is online instruction and the use of blended or hybrid online courses,” said Dr. Wade Derden, vice president for academic affairs at National Park College in Hot Springs. “Students expect more technology in their classrooms and more opportunities to interact with their classmates. At NPC in particular, we have created opportunities for students to use e-textbooks, introduced a number of student clubs and we’ve teamed up with the City of Hot Springs to allow our students to compete against city-wide intramural teams.” “Students seem to have a sense of entitlement and expect

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students adapt to college-level coursework, sometimes to include providing academic remediation courses. “Traditional age students are not always well-prepared academically for college and require developmental support systems in order to succeed,” said Dale Bower, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at University of Arkansas-Monticello. “UAM is aligned with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education Master Plan Closing the Gap 2020 and as such, is reorganizing to provide intensive academic and career advising for more entering students,” he said. “The university is also partnering with the Education Advisory Board to apply predictive data analytics to student success initiatives. Assessment measures will ensure better student placement into classes and career pathways with increased completion outcomes.” Complicating these issues is the steady and in some cases, rapid growth of minorities and other traditionally underserved populations in the student body. Administrators say while these new and diverse populations add immeasurably to the learning environment, steps do have to be taken to ensure all students are respected and supported. “Arkansas Tech University serves a predominantly in-state student body with 92 percent of students from the Natural State,” said Sam Strasner, director of university relations. “The fastest-growing demographic inside Arkansas is the Hispanic population, which increased 836 percent from 1990 to 2010. In response to the changing demographics and thus the changing educational needs of its constituents, Arkansas Tech has launched several initiatives to reach the Hispanic population.” Among these, Strasner said, were distributing bilingual posters and flyers providing year-by-year advice on how to prepare for college to high school students around Arkansas. The university also reached out to prospective students and their families with bilingual advertisements in periodicals dedicated to the Hispanic community and made campus tours available in Spanish to make parents and families of prospective students feel more included on campus. University President Dr. Robin Bowen also leveraged available resources and partnerships to make Tech more affordable to this growing student segment. “Dr. Bowen worked with the Mexican Consulate of Little Rock to obtain scholarship support for students of Mexican descent,” Strasner said. “On December 3, 2015, the Mexican Consulate announced that Arkansas Tech would be the lone institution of higher learning in the State of Arkansas to receive IME Becas Fellowship scholarship funds during the 2016 calendar year.” As in virtually every other segment of society, technology is taking higher education into bold new frontiers of studentfaculty communication, research and content delivery. “Online courses are an important part of our academic offerings, as approximately one-third of our students are enrolled in online classes each semester,” Lawson said. “The number of students requiring the flexibility of online courses continues to grow. Providing college level courses through the convenience of distance education helps us meet the needs of our students and change lives through education. “A critical success factor facing colleges is the speed with which technology is advancing. Most colleges are financially unable to keep up with the changes. East Arkansas Community College must be creative about addressing future economics and providing the technology necessary for student learning.” As far as which courses of study are the most in demand, Arkansas students have demonstrated a pretty sharp eye when it comes to getting into fields that are marketable, assisted by on-campus resources. “The business and education programs are two of our most popular,” said Charlene Chambers, public relations coordinator for Arkansas State University-Beebe. “An academic advisor

that focuses on the traditions of Scottish music as well as a range of courses and scholarships in the Scottish arts, the heritage program has become one of the most significant in the nation for students interested in developing and refining their skills in bagpiping, drumming or Highland dancing.” “It fits perfectly within our liberal arts tradition and mission to foster the critical, creative thought and ethical, spiritual and intellectual growth of our students.” ■

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can provide assistance in selecting courses which apply toward a bachelor’s degree and our college transfer services works with many four-year universities to ensure students have a smooth transition to further their education to a bachelor’s degree or beyond. Students who average a 3.25 GPA or higher may receive a transfer scholarship to most four-year universities.” Business and education are also solid choices at some of the state’s larger schools, where departments such as those at University of Central Arkansas have expanded upon the tried-and-true accounting and management to more contemporary business topics. “The College of Business officially launched the Innovation and Entrepreneurship program in order to meet the economic development and job growth needs for the Conway region,” said Julia Reed, UCA media director.“The College of Business has more than 1,300 students who have access to one of the most active internship programs in Arkansas. “The College of Education promotes a strong emphasis on preparing educators to work effectively with low-achieving student populations to improve student learning outcomes and has become one of the largest educator preparation programs in the state. UCA students spend an average of 600 hours in a public school setting through student teaching.”

University of Central Arkansas students Madison Simpson (left) and Haley Harvell.

Henderson is the secondoldest college in the state and one of its most affordable universities. Such innovation is critical for colleges and universities of all sizes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing educational marketplace, according to Steve Adkison, provost at Henderson State University. “Henderson is the second-oldest college in the state, Arkansas’s only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and one of its most affordable universities. Even with that, it’s critical that we continue to enhance our curriculum by offering new degree and certificate programs” he said, noting some recent examples that ranged from innovative media and museum studies to creative writing and engineering physics. Alexandra Patrono-Smith, communications specialist for Lyon College said this evolution of curriculum can follow hand-in-hand with traditional centers of excellence or even encompass cultural heritage of the school, as Lyon has done. “Lyon has cultivated a Scottish Heritage Program, a program designed to teach, preserve, and celebrate Scottish arts and traditions in the United States,”she said.“Offering a minor

Do you Live Reddie? Whether you want to be a pilot or a teacher, a doctor or an artist, your ambitions can become a reality at Henderson State University. Here, we Live Reddie by empowering you with the tools to excel. We offer more than 70 majors and a variety of academic support resources. Living Reddie is all about our student-centered focus. Henderson State is more than a university. We’re the School with the Heart that prepares you for a successful career and life. Visit hsu.edu to learn how Henderson State can help transform your dreams into a lifetime of achievement.

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Financial Aid SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GAME-CHANGERS! More than 200,000 Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships have been awarded to in-state students since 2010. That’s more than $600 million in financial aid funded by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery! Take advantage of all the opportunities available to you. Scholarship applications will be accepted beginning October 1. Applying is easy at Scholarships.ADHE.edu

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ince awarding its first round of scholarships in 2011, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has awarded more than 200,000 Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarships to Arkansas college students, an investment of more than $600 million. The Lottery began in 2009 with the express purpose of using net proceeds from the Office of the Arkansas Lottery to provide scholarships and grants to Arkansas residents enrolled in public and private nonprofit two-year and fouryear colleges and universities within the state. More than 92 cents of every dollar spent on lottery tickets is paid out to scholarships, lottery prizes and commissions for retailers who sell tickets throughout Arkansas. Last year, Pulaski County students were

awarded 4,405 scholarships, more than any other county, followed by Benton County (2,461) and Washington County (2,305). Counties awarded more than 1,000 scholarships last year included Craighead, Faulkner, Garland, Lonoke, Saline and Sebastian counties. For academic year 2016-2017, students at four-year institutions received scholarships of between $1000 and $5000, depending on their year in school. First-year students at two-year institutions received $1000 while second-year students received $3,000. For full details on the scholarship, visit the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website at http://scholarships.adhe.edu/ or the Lottery website at http://myarkansaslottery.com/. ■

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In Demand Careers

EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, BUSINESS LEAD PACK OF ARKANSAS JOBS FOR THE FUTURE

he Arkansas Department of Workforce Services identified jobs in health

sional services was third on the list at 10.1 percent. Universities, colleges, junior

care, education and business management as having the most potential for

colleges and trade schools were all expected to grow at a brisk pace — 20 percent,

growth through 2022. Education and health services ranked second only to

22 percent and 35 percent respectively, in the education sector. The top business

hospitality in terms of overall job growth, at 19.18 percent. Business and profes-

professions were all forecasted to grow just under 10 percent over the decade.

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Whether students need job skills in a year or less to enter the workforce or are looking to complete bachelor’s degrees or beyond, ASU-Beebe offers degree options at a very affordable price. At $98 per credit hour, the school offers the lowest tuition in central Arkansas. Most programs at the Searcy campus lead to a certificate of proficiency or technical certificate within the discipline; however, all technical certificates can lead to

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Digital innovation, public administration and engineering management are three new programs with great growth potential. A-State remains one of the top providers of nurses and related health industry careers for the state along with education, business and media related careers. A-State shines in the field of education, its single largest group of graduates representing 41 percent of the 2015 graduating class. Among those responding to an employment outcomes survey, 84 percent reported being employed in their field or admitted to graduate school. The numbers among grads in healthcare are also impressive – among those responding to the survey almost 70 percent were working full-time or admitted to graduate school.

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Arkansas Tech has expanded its academic programs with six new undergraduate degrees including new undergraduate programs of study in chemistry education, computer science education, electrical engineering biomedical option, environmental science, game and interactive media design and physics education. The programs will debut on the Russellville campus during the Fall 2016 semester. The environmental science degree will create opportuBaptist Health College Little Rock offers three programs that do not require nities for graduates to work previous college experience. in government and private industry. The program will include courses in animal and an associate’s degree for those wishing to pursue that plant taxonomy, geographic information systems and level of education. The Searcy programs offer specific environmental assessment. Three new education degrees training curriculums designed to meet the needs of will help the state and region address teacher shortfalls in area business and industry in programs such as weldtough-to-fill positions. Graduates of the school’s electrical ing, computerized machining, diesel technology and air engineering biomedical option will be prepared to apply conditioning. This past spring, technology programs the concepts and principles of engineering to careers in a in auto body and automotive received accreditation variety of health care disciplines. from the National Automotive Technicians Education Arkansas Tech University has received permission Foundation and the National Institute for Automotive from the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board Service Excellence. 12 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES COLLEGE GUIDE ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 32 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES

(AHECB) to begin offering a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science education. The school’s curriculums in computer science and information systems are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Inc.; ATU is one of only 24 nationwide to receive ABET accreditation. Arkansas Tech is launching a new degree in game and interactive media design during the 2016-2017 academic year complete with a new state-of-the-art computer lab. Students will prepare for careers in video game development, entertainment, animation, simulation programming, web design and interactive visualization construction.

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Baptist Health College Little Rock’s occupational therapy assistant program is consistently a competitive, strong outcome program. As more OTA to OT Bridge programs pop up, students are electing to begin with the two-year OTA program, then work and gain experience while earning their OT. The program is extremely hands-on, with only 18 students accepted each year to keep the oneon-one fieldwork ratio between student and teacher, an amazing way to turn a student into an occupational therapy assistant. Baptist Health College Little Rock is proud to offer three programs that do not require previous college experience and only take one year to complete. These programs are great for students to get into the healthcare field quickly and start building a successful career. These include surgical technology, working in the operating room as part of the surgical team; histotechnology, preparing tissue for microscopic study by the pathologist and is perfect for someone who loved their lab sciences in school; and finally, sleep technology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.

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Registered Nursing remains at the top of the list for high demand career choices. COTO’s 2014 RN graduates earned an average of $50,322 in 2015. Students that graduated from the LPN program earned $36,417 in 2015. Truck driving is one of the “high demand occupations” listed with the Arkansas Department of Labor and statistics indicate that prospects for employment in the area of truck driving are excellent. Thanks to a partnership with the Department of Labor grant, the college’s newest program includes a 53-foot truck trailer that serves as a hands-on classroom with four truck driving simulator stations. An instructor’s station in the middle of the trailer also gives the

instructor a chance to monitor each student as they operate the simulators. Mechatronics and pre-engineering both offer internships with opportunities for employment after graduation. The College’s newly redesigned computer information systems program will roll out in August 2016 in the Center for Applied Science Technology.

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Henderson’s curriculum aligns with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) 15 Targeted Industry Sectors. As a result, the majors in high demand correlate with mostdesired jobs. Among the leading majors is teaching, with an estimated starting salary of $32,000 to $38,000. Henderson offers bachelor’s, master’s and specialist degrees in all content areas of teaching and master’s degrees that allow graduates to either earn an alternative teaching licensure or advance in instructional studies or leadership. Other top majors include management and accounting at the bachelor and MBA level; registered nursing, mental health and school counseling programs up to the master’s level and various human services and social work majors, all of which offer a starting salary of between $32,000 and $45,000. The school’s business programs are particularly robust – students complete internships, receive mentoring from members of the Business Advisory Council, develop business plans, and participate in an investment challenge. Many of them also participate in an experiential learning program called Business Beyond the Classroom.

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JBU offers 39 majors, with top programs in business administration, graphic design, engineering, construction management, counseling, teacher education and nursing. This fall a new minor in entrepreneurship will equip students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively navigate the risk and uncertainty of launching a startup or to successfully lead new ventures in an established firm. Our students put their knowledge into practice through real world experience, as well as competing against students nationally. Since 2012, JBU’s business teams have advanced to Reynolds Tri-State Governor’s Cup Business Plan Competition after placing top 3 at regionals. This year JBU’s Enactus team took second out of 120 teams at the Enactus United States National Exposition. JBU construction management students took first place for the second time at the 2016 American Institute of Contractors Ethics Competition.

more than 90 percent of law school students who earned undergraduate degrees at Lyon are successful in completing their respective state bar exams on their first try. In health care, more than 95 percent of Lyon’s pre-medicine students are accepted to medical schools in Arkansas, the South and throughout the United States. National placements for law and medical students include Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, Harvard, and other prestigious institutions. Lyon students applying to professional

programs such as pharmacy, dental school and physical therapy schools are accepted at rates far exceeding the national average.

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Employment forecasts place hospitality and tourism as the fastest-growing segment of jobs through 2022, a fact not lost on the entertainment- and tourism-heavy industries of Hot Springs and Garland County. National Park College meets this need head-on with

curriculums to prepare graduates with knowledge appropriate to be successful. A centerpiece for creating the skilled workers of the future is the development of NPC’s InnovativeTechnologies Center. NPC was recently awarded a Regional Workforce Grant that will expand technology education and create an environment of technology collaboration for industry, educators, innovators and the community. NPC has also partnered with both the University of Arkansas and with Arkansas Tech

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Lyon College students continue to achieve levels of success seldom matched at most colleges and universities. Almost 100 percent of prelaw students are accepted into law school and

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University to provide an engineering pathway for students, and the school’s computer information systems program prepares students for networking jobs and programming jobs, with classes that include gaming and mobile app development. The school’s highly regarded trades programs include training in welding, automotive mechanics, industrial technology and aerospace fabrication and repair. Its marine repair program, developed in partnership with Yamaha, Mercury, Ranger and other marine technology companies, is unique in the region.

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Next to Baptist Health in Little Rock, Ozarka College produces more LPNs than any other school in the state with a licensure pass rate of more than 96 percent. To put the quality of its graduates on display, Ozarka hosts a career fair for nursing and health professional students. Having just completed its fourth year, the career fair is organized by Ozarka’s College of Nursing to connect employers with nursing students. This year’s event included employment options from urban and rural hospitals, home health agencies, prison systems, clinics, hospice and nursing homes. Ozarka College will begin offering courses for the emergency medical technician program this fall. In addition to classroom coursework, additional clinical hours are also required by the program. The courses are being offered through the college’s Ash Flat campus.

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The outlook for business students at the Sam M. Walton College of Business continues to be strong, providing impressive earning potential through classroom excellence and networking opportunities. Of job-seeking graduates from Walton College, 88 percent were employed at graduation at an average starting salary of $52,112. All seven departments at the Walton College – accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management, marketing and supply chain management – are distinguished and the supply chain management department, ranked #12 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, continues to grow and expand its influence in the fields of transportation and retail. Other centers for excellence include the professional architecture, landscape architecture and interior design programs in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, the only one of its kind in Arkansas, and the College of Education and Health Professions, a leader in both nursing graduate programs and rehabilitation counseling, a program ranked #13 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The poultry science program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences has a 100 percent placement rate and beginning salary range of $43,000-45,000 for

challenges of a changing world. Health care programs include programs in dental hygiene, imaging sciences, nursing (BSN), practical nursing, radiography and surgical technology, and it also offers a Master’s of Healthcare Administration. The school’s job placement rates for program graduates is consistently over 85 percent with median salaries around $60,000 for diagnostic medical sonographers, $70,000 for dental hygienists with an associate’s degree and $96,000 for a master’s level nurse practitioner. Preparing students for highly-sought after and well-compensated positions in IT, UAFS’ concentrations include programming, security and enterprise computing and information systems management. Information technology median salaries range from $80,000 for computer system analysts to $86,000 for information security analysts.

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UALR’s Donaghey College of Engineering and Information Technology graduates in B.S. and M.S. in construction management, civil and construction engineering, architectural and construction engineering and environmental engineering receive excellent starting salaries and substantial opportunities for rapid advancement.

The 2015 Little Rock Labor Market and Economic Report projects high growth occupations and industries in Little Rock to include general finance, weatherization/green energy and computer and information systems that include health care, logistics and distribution. To address the needs in many of these fields, Philander Smith College has developed the Workforce Innovation Strategic & Economic Public Private Partnerships (WISE P3) program. WISE P3 has a very specific focus and offers advanced training in the areas of computer coding, STEM, health care, advance manufacturing and finance. Training efforts will encompass a mix of portable certifications and two-year and four-year technical and applied degree programs to meet the state’s workforce needs. An initial focus of the new WISE P3 Program will be the collaborative Arkansas Coding Academy. The goal of the program is for those who complete the courses to be prepared for immediate placement as mobile device app developers, database administrators, cyber security analysts, software code developers and web application developers. In addressing the demand for STEM fields of study, Philander Smith College has focused very heavily on undergraduate research. The undergraduate research program ensures PSC students are groomed to be competitive in obtaining internships, scholarships, fellowships and awards at regional, state and national levels.

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Pulaski Technical College prepares students for its industry partners, including Caterpillar, LM Windpower, L’Oreal and Kimberly-Clark.

Supporting the economic development of Central Arkansas is key to PTC’s core mission. The college is an economic engine for the region. PTC offers targeted business training in the areas of health care, information technology, manufacturing, and other high-demand industries. The vast majority of graduates stay in the state, where an estimated 129,000 new and replacement jobs are projected to be available in PTC’s service area by 2019. In 2012-13, PTC served more than 6,500 participants with business and industry training, continuing education and adult education, totaling 86,835 contact hours. Industry partners include Caterpillar, LM Windpower, L’Oreal and Kimberly-Clark.

bachelor’s degree graduates. Graduates of the food science program in Bumpers College are also in high demand. More than 80 percent of undergraduates are placed with companies in the first year with a reported starting salary of $53,000. In STEM studies, the engineering fields show strong growth with an 8.4 percent rise in enrollment between 2014 and 2015, and the school’s computer science graduates are also in high demand. In fact, more than 90 percent of recently graduated, full-time Master’s of Information Systems students were employed by graduation.

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Similarly, technology graduates are in high demand resulting in above-average salaries for qualified graduates. UALR’s College of Engineering and Information Technology offers a wide range of “big data” majors with programs ranging from certificates to doctorates. Information quality, bioinformatics, information assurance and integrated computing command median salaries from $60,000 to $110,000 depending on degree level and marketplace. Data-oriented fields such as business analytics, which requires technical and analytical skills needed for decision making in today’s increasingly competitive business environment, are in especially high demand. UALR’s MBA program, with its weekend option, was recently redesigned from the ground up by business leaders to make it fit contemporary needs of businesses.

It’s no accident that the graduates of UAM College of Technology in Crossett and McGehee are in demand; the schools’ respective rosters of programs have been on the occupational demand list in Arkansas, particularly the southeast portion of the state, for nearly a decade. In Crossett, popular programs available through a one-year course of study include administrative office technology, early childhood education, electromechanical technology, health information technology, practical nursing and hospitality services, all of which boast a median hourly wage of over $10 per hour. UAM-CTC enjoys a reputation of being among the best multi-craft industrial maintenance programs in the region. Graduates of the two-year electromechanical technologyinstrumentation and industrial technology programs are highly recruited by businesses and industries. The job placement rates of graduates in these two-year programs consistently hover near 90 percent annually with an earnings outlook of $18.50 to $27.50 per hour without prior experience in the field. The practical nursing program has one of the highest pass rates for the NCLEX Practical Nursing Licensure Exam in Arkansas, and achieved a pass rate of 100 percent for 15 of the last 20 years. The program has also been recognized for having the second-highest average licensure pass rates over a five-year period in Arkansas. McGehee’s reputation for excellence in areas of nursing, welding and early childhood education is well-known through the region and the state. Quality daycare and preschool is strong, as is the need for welders in this blue-collar region of Arkansas. Automotive service technology and the new diesel technology programs are robust and graduates can expect to earn between $15 and $20 an hour upon completion of the program.

country, ranging from coding to marketing. Arkansas-based technology companies, such as Metova, Acxiom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Ensono, currently employ more than 2,000 technology professionals with a steady need for new talent. These companies have committed to hiring at least 100 new employees each year. ■

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UCA’s business degrees lead to career opportunities in the most in-demand fields. The school’s College of Business offers majors in accounting, economics, finance, insurance and risk management, marketing and management and management information systems. A unique element of the business offerings is the robust entrepreneurship program at UCA, which shows students how to think and act like innovative entrepreneurs within existing business ventures. The College of Business hones the aspiring entrepreneur’s ability to identify problems and opportunities, develop innovative solutions that have a significant positive impact on products, services or processes and launch those solutions. UCA has also partnered with Metova, Inc. to open an on-campus internship office. The new office will provide student interns with the experience required for gainful employment in one of the many openings in the technology industry available in Arkansas and across the

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What’s New On Campus ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The university is in the midst of capital projects totaling more than $175 million, including both renovation and new construction. At the heart of these effects is the opening of the $36 million Humanities and Social Sciences building, opened last year. The 120,000-square-foot facility was funded in part by a $27.7 million bond issue. That same bond issue helped fund a new 78,000-squarefoot multipurpose facility for students, athletics and the community. The $11 million center and associated relocated soccer complex also opened in 2015. Renovations of note include the re-opening of historic Wilson Hall. Opened in 1932 and having housed almost every aspect of what was then A & M College, the building is now home to the first college of osteopathic medicine in Arkansas. The New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

was dedicated this summer following a $12.6 million renovation and modernization of the 86,000-square-foot building. A-State is increasing its campus housing by another 500 residents in partnership with Zimmer and Associates of Wilmington, N.C. A 350-bed undergraduate facility on the east side of campus and a 165-bed complex primarily for graduate students on the west side of A-State grounds are set to begin construction at the conclusion of the spring semester with a completion date for the fall 2017 semester.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Arkansas Tech University dedicated its new $15.1 million academic facility, Dr. Robert Charles Brown and Jill Lestage Brown Hall, in April 2016. Named for the 11th president of Arkansas Tech and his wife, Brown Hall is a four-story, 66,900-square foot structure designed to serve academic, student support and

administrative needs of the university. The technologically-advanced facility includes classrooms and conference rooms on all four floors. There are also offices for operating areas such as admissions, registrar, student accounts, financial aid, veteran services, payroll, budget, human resources and the university’s federally-funded TRIO programs — Upward Bound and Student Support Services. Construction of Brown Hall began in spring 2014. Funding for the project was made possible through general improvement funds from the State of Arkansas, Arkansas Tech physical plant funds and the sale of revenue bonds.

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Henderson State’s new residence hall and apartment complex are now open. University Place houses both freshmen and upperclassmen, accommodating 300 students in suitestyle rooms with semi-private restrooms. Reddie Villa Apartments is a 240-bed on-campus complex designed for upperclassmen only. The Ken Duke Golf Center has been completed, as has installation of new turf on the baseball and softball fields. Other athletic facilities upgrades include an upgraded practice field and a new entrance to the football stadium.

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Over 75 percent of JBU’s main campus buildings have been renovated or newly built since 2000. This summer, JBU opened a five-mile mountain biking trail on campus that covers terrain with various elevations for various skill levels. The soft-surface trail runs along Sager Creek and opens into two different trail systems on the north and west sides of campus. JBU’s Health Education Building, a 20,000 square foot facility that opens this fall, will welcome JBU’s first class of nursing students. The completion of JBU’s Walton Lifetime Health Complex (WLHC)’s $5 million renovation in November will offer expanded fitness areas, a new community entrance, new locker rooms, expansion of the HVAC system, and new pool mechanical systems and decking. In spring 2017 JBU begins renovation of Mayfield Residence Hall, the university’s historic women’s dormitory.

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LYON COLLEGE

Lyon College recently added two new residence halls to its campus, with the full renovation of older student housing currently ongoing. Each new residence can accommodate up to 100 students and features state-

of-the-art living facilities, open space for student life needs and quiet spaces for studying. Major rehabilitation of Brown Chapel and Fine Arts Building is under way, with a handicapped-accessible bathroom now installed near the back of the stage and cramped rearentrance offices replaced with two spacious offices and a green room. Next summer will see the chapel auditorium’s sound system, stage lighting, seating and flooring replaced and a video presentation system added. When completed, Brown Chapel will provide a firstclass facility for musical performances. The Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP) introduced its new Highland Adventure Challenge Course this year, an outdoor program featuring high and low ropes elements. The program fosters shared learning, teamwork and personal development. LEAP’s hiking and biking trail, completed in 2010 and expanded in 2016, now also extends almost five miles along a wooded bluff at the edge of the campus.

OZARKA COLLEGE

BBA Solutions, the third-largest and fastestgrowing college textbook company in the United States, is coming to Ozarka College. BBA Solutions, headquartered in Little Rock, currently serves 10 colleges and universities in Arkansas, six of which are community colleges. The company is upgrading the campus bookstore, resulting in new conveniences for students and faculty including a service that gathers books for students, ensuring they get the right materials for their classes. Additional retail and merchandising offerings are also anticipated with the opening of BBA Solutions at Ozarka College, including online purchasing options. The new company began serving Ozarka students this summer.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Pulaski Tech made two bold statements about the future of the campus with the completion of a pair of stunning, state-of-the-art buildings, the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute and Center for Humanities and the Arts. Theculinarycenterisatwo-story,60,000-squarefoot facility. It features 11 gleaming kitchens, each designed for specific purposes including candies and chocolates, soups and stocks and smoking and curing meats. There’s also a wine classroom and a mixology lab, as well as multipurpose kitchens, classrooms, a hospitality suite, computer labs and a celebrity chef theater with stadium seating for 130 people. Completed in 2013, the institute is home to roughly 500 students enrolled in culinary and hospitality-related programs at the college. The Center of Humanities and Arts, opened in February, is no less a showstopper. Home to the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts, the college’s largest academic division, the center boasts nearly 60,000 square feet and features the college’s first 500-seat performing arts theatre, costume shop, a performance/dance studio, music rooms and a 1,250-square-foot art gallery.

TheWindgate Charitable Foundation awarded the Pulaski Technical College Foundation a $1.5 million grant to furnish and equip the $30 million center and to establish an endowment for continued operations. The grant is the college’s largest private cash donation in the college’s history.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

SAU’s building and expansion docket has been crammed of late, headlined by Magnolia Hall

and Columbia Hall, both due to be completed this October. The three-story residence halls will each house 132 students and are designed with double-occupancy rooms and common areas that include a kitchenette. Each floor has several single-occupancy bathrooms. All rooms will have fiber connectivity and the buildings are equipped with wireless capability. The school renovated the National Guard Armory building as the new home for the Engineering Department. The $1.4 million

project creates six labs and three large classrooms, remodeled bathrooms and overhauling of the motor pool area to convert it into a machine shop. Reynolds Center cafeteria is receiving a $2 million facelift and expansion, which will increase occupancy by 50 percent and include a new food service area. The project also installs an automatic conveyor system in the dish room, slated to be completed next year. A new $1.2 million softball complex was

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Center was dedicated in September 2015 by the U of A Athletic Department. The facility addresses the academic, nutritional, personal and professional development of more than 460 student-athletes and creates an integrated academic support program focused on the graduation of all student-athletes. The 55,000-square-foot building includes 30-plus tutor rooms, a 135-plus seat auditorium, a 90-plus seat multi-purpose room, a sports nutrition center and a wellness area for a sports psychologist and dieticians. A $10.65 million gift from the Jones family made the facility possible.

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Pulaski Technical College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Institute. finished last spring and $1.2 million in improvements to the track were completed over the summer. Other improvements either on the books or recently completed include improving the library, alumni welcome center, President’s residence, field house, student housing and other projects, total $3.6 million.

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Three major projects headline facilities improvements and additions on The Hill, including renovation of the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center, which offers performances primarily by the departments of music and theater. Opened in fall 2015, the center has offered more than 200 performances during its first year. The world-class facility seats 650 and was designed as an acoustically modern facility within the university’s historic Field House, which was dedicated in 1938 and is

listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The renovation cost more than $18 million, and Jim and Joyce Faulkner of Little Rock offered a $6 million lead gift to help the 39,400 square foot facility come to life. New projects include Champions Hall, which opened for fall classes in 2015. The four-story building provides new biological science laboratories, math classrooms, the Math Resource and Teaching Center and open study areas for students. The 62,000-square-foot building cost $26.5 million to build and equip, two-thirds of which was made possible by the University of Arkansas Athletics Department, which committed a portion of the university’s annual share of Southeastern Conference revenues to pay off $18 million in bonds issued to pay for construction. The Jerry and Gene Jones Family Student-Athlete Success

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Students reporting for class this fall will enjoy a new student athletic center at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. The 47,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center, which took more than a year and $11.5 million to complete, offers a rock climbing wall, two basketball courts, four volleyball courts and space for workout machines, weightlifting and multipurpose use. The center was made possible after the Student Government Organization led an effort to construct the new center by holding a vote for students to self-impose a student activity fee to fund the center, which passed.

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UAPB will break ground on a residential life complex this fall. The $11 million Delta Complex will take a year to build and will provide 144 rooms, a courtyard and university police substation. Campus amenities will get a boost with the L.A. Davis, Sr. Student Union, set to open with the 2016 Fall term. The facility received new paint, flooring and furniture and will include new Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks franchises. Another building project, Larrison Hall, will complete its first phase this fall, at an estimated cost of $650,000.

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The university broke ground in April 2015 to begin construction of a 67,500-square-foot, four-story mixed-use building at the intersection of Bruce Street and Donaghey Avenue. The project, known as Donaghey Hall, will provide 165 beds for upperclassmen on the top three floors and will be ready for residential occupancy in August 2016. Filling the first floor commercial space will be Blue Sail Coffee, Mosaique Bistro and Grill, Marble Slab Creamery, Uncle T’s Deli Market, Textbook Brokers Bear Wear and a “makerspace,” a place designated for students to gather and share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network and connect with each other. A scaled model of a new bear was unveiled during March 2016 that will be included in the design of the new Donaghey Hall. Introduced by sculptor and university professor, Bryan Massey, “Otis” will hang from the side of Donaghey Hall once the building is completed. Otis, 15 feet long, eight feet wide and weighing approximately 3,000 pounds, will be made of stainless steel. In January 2017, the Conway Corporation Center for Sciences will open as the latest academic building for students to further their intellectual success. The project is an extension to the Lewis Science Center. The kickoff of this development began in May 2015 and was made possible in part by a Conway Corporation $3 million gift. McCastlain Hall is a landmark on UCA’s campus and was newly renovated this year. Upgrades to the historic building include the ballroom, east dining room and fireplace room, along with new bathrooms and an elevator addition. Thanks to a $5-million gift from the Nabholz Charitable Foundation, UCA will establish a simulation center in the Doyne Health Sciences Building. The UCA Board of Trustees approved the naming of the lab as the “Nahbolz Center for Healthcare Simulation.” ■

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demonstrating a focus on the importance of practical application as well as academics. Baptist Health College Little Rock’s average student age is 28. The student body features a mix of new enrollees at the beginning their career, starting at an older age and coming back for a second career after retirement. The population is diverse and students benefit greatly from the relationships they build with their instructors of all ages, backgrounds and expertise. A best-kept secret about Baptist Health College Little Rock is its close-knit, hands-on learning environment filled with Christian compassion. Instructors and administrators take

NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE

With campuses located at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, the Little Rock Air Force Base and online, ASU-Beebe has the lowest tuition in central Arkansas, making the university an affordable option for students seeking a degree, looking to transfer to other institutions of higher learning or looking to learn while remaining in the workforce. An open admission policy encourages the enrollment of both traditional and non-traditional students. As the only community college in Arkansas with traditional residence halls, ASU-Beebe is a true college experience both academically and socially.

National Park College students hanging out in the atrium of the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. The school emphasizes the uniqueness of each student, providing programs designed to assist students in determining and achieving their educational, personal and occupational goals. Additionally, ASU-Beebe contributes to the economic development of Arkansas by providing comprehensive training and technical support for business and industry. ASU-Beebe also collaborates with Arkansas State University in Jonesboro to offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees on the Beebe campus.

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Baptist Health College Little Rock offers exceptional hands-on experience. Students venture to Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock and North Little Rock, as well as other healthcare areas in Central Arkansas. The school offers a high clinical ratio,

pride in their mission to offer students real-life experience in a hospital, along with the instruction and attention from faculty and staff that turn a student into a nurse.

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Smaller class size is one advantage to the two-year college experience and nowhere is that more on display than at College of the Ouachitas, where the average class ratio is 19:1. Students can earn an award sooner (as little as a year) and the cost is phenomenally less. With COTO’s technical certificate, students may be able to go to work earning as much as some 4-year degrees. As a comprehensive two-year college, COTO offers educational pathways for everyone. A variety of options are available to choose from, such as allied health/nursing, business, cosme-

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tology, criminal justice, electrical and plumbing apprenticeships and mechatronics. The college’s general education courses, including its Honors College, can launch students toward earning a high-quality bachelor’s degree. The quality of the instruction here can be seen through its accreditation by the same regional accreditor, The Higher Learning Commission, as the state’s flagship institution, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Despite its much smaller size, COTO is held to the same rigor and standards as all campuses in the state’s university system.

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Community colleges have increased enrollment in courses that are not part of majors, but yet required in the real world such as business calculus, survey calculus and higher math courses. East Arkansas Community College is no exception, offering Business Calculus and Statistics to capitalize on this trend along with virtual labs for science courses. The college maintains rigorous academic standards, above what many envision when they think of a community college. Simply put, faculty and administration believe in earning one’s degree through quality work that exceeds standard requirements. The nature of educational programs mirrors applicable skills. For instance, EACC offers Quantitative Literacy to students who are non-STEM majors. This course focuses on math that will actually be used in the real world. The school also has a technology-forward focus, offering distance learning across a variety of courses. Online enrollment, as well as in hybrid classes, are a major part of instruction today and online courses are being expanded along with these programs.

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NPC has aggressively addressed college costs, with lower tuition ($88/credit hour) that not only hasn’t increased in the past two years, but decreased two years ago. Tuition rates lock in for students who remain continuously enrolled and the college even offers a quality guarantee. If the student finds they were not prepared after completing a degree and beginning work in their field or after transferring to a four-year program, they can retake a class for free. The face of NPC’s student body is also changing. Nontraditional students, over 24 years old, were once the majority of the student body; however, in recent years, traditional 18 to 19-year-old recent high school graduates have grown in numbers. A growing Hispanic student population has meant a focus on engagement among students from different backgrounds, leading to integrated student groups and intramurals. Offering nine Associate of Arts or Science degrees, 12 Associate of Applied Science degrees, 24 Technical Certificates,

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and 27 Certifications, NPC also continues to grow its transfer programs. Its 2+2 degrees allow an NPC student to transfer to a four-year school as a junior with no loss of credit and several of its Associate of Applied Science Degrees transfer directly into bachelor’s level programs at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The school’s Associate of Science in Nursing program is one of the best in the state; a recent poll of NPC nursing graduates since 2011 showed a 90 percent employment rate in their chosen field.

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NWACC offers more than 55 degrees and certificates allowing students to enter the workforce upon completion or transfer to a four-year university with a high level of success. NWACC is well-known for its Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Business programs. The pass rate of NWACC students on national licensure exams typically exceeds the national average. Known for its small class size and low tuition,

NWACC offers new freshmen, transfer students, working adults and other students personal attention and more bang for their educational buck. Class size average ratio is 19:1 and tuition rates are very affordable, compared to four-year universities. For example, tuition for in-district students is $75 per credit hour. The average age of NWACC’s 14,000-member student body is 26. The demographic that has grown the most is high school students who are concurrently enrolled. The tuition discount for concurrently enrolled students has increased

and the school experienced a 14 percent jump in the number of these students for Fall 2015.

OZARKA COLLEGE

Ozarka College is a comprehensive technical college, with locations in Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties in Arkansas. Founded in 1975, the college today offers 32 associate degrees, technical certificates and certificates of proficiency, as well as workforce training, continuing education and adult basic education.

PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas’ primary mission for over 50 years has been helping people better their lives through higher education and shaping the future of the community by making a positive difference in the lives of others, one student at a time. PCCUA continues its promise to ensure that every student in Phillips and Arkansas Counties will grow up knowing that a college education is within reach through the Great River Promise Scholarship The scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees for all eligible local high school graduates. To qualify, students must meet attendance requirements through four years at an Arkansas County or Phillips County high school, graduate with a high school diploma (2010 or later), have no drug or DUI offenses and exhaust all other scholarship and financial aid programs. Applicants must also enroll in the fall semester following high school graduation, be accepted as a PCCUA student and complete a PCCUA scholarship application. Once at PCCUA, recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester the first year and 15 credit hours per semester the second year, successfully complete at least 67 percent of all credit hours attempted each semester and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA. This unique scholarship opportunity has increased the number of high school graduates and encouraged them to enroll in PCCUA’s post-secondary program. While educating tomorrow’s leaders, the school is also creating a more competitive workforce while improving its own economic future.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Pulaski Technical College is a vital partner in the economic health of central Arkansas. Through a university-transferable curriculum, workforce training and economic development initiatives in business and industry, Pulaski Tech offers an affordable opportunity to achieve a college degree and get a competitive edge in today’s job market. The college offers Associate of Arts and Science degrees and certificate options, including programs in allied health and human services, aviation, business, culinary arts, information technology, manufacturing, and industrial and automotive technology, as well as continuing education and community services. About two-thirds of Pulaski Tech’s students are part of the university-transfer program and plan to transfer to a four-year college or univer22 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES COLLEGE GUIDE ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 42 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES

making it a Hispanic Serving Institution. One of the most surprising aspects of the college is that UA Cossatot offers six completely online associate degrees. Students expect a traditional classroom setting from a small two-year college and are often surprised by the technology and accommodating nature they find there. ■

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sity to pursue baccalaureate degrees. Pulaski Tech has been a main source of transfer students to the University of Arkansas-Little Rock for many years and articulation agreements with state universities ensure easy transfer of college credits. With fall 2016 tuition priced at $110 per credit hour for in-state residents, Pulaski Tech provides an affordable path to educational achievement. Pulaski Technical College offers day, evening, online and Saturday classes; non-credit continuing education courses; and training on a contract basis to business and industry. The popularity of programs attests to their high quality and focus on securing good jobs for graduates with degrees that are affordable and can be completed in a short period of time.

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SHORTER COLLEGE

As a two-year institution, Shorter College offers students an opportunity to complete their general education requirements with individualized attention due to small class sizes and a number of support services such as peer tutors, student success coaches and a literacy and math lab as a supplemental resource. Additionally, Shorter College specializes these supports based on students’ individual needs be they non-traditional students (which make up the majority of the student body), at-risk, veterans, disabled or students who are seeking second chances based upon their prior circumstances. The school offers five Associate of Arts degrees including general studies, Christian leadership, childhood development, criminal justice and entrepreneurial studies, as well as an array of extra-curricular activities, such student government, Phi Beta Lambda and intramural activities. Credits earned through Shorter College transfer to any state school in Arkansas or any other private college that participates in the Arkansas Courses Transfer System.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT COSSATOT

UA Cossatot is proud to offer something for everyone. Not every student wants to earn a bachelor’s degree. In fact, some of the highest demand jobs require a certificate. Arkansas is fourth in the nation for highest manufacturing job growth and through UA Cossatot’s Industrial Technology program graduates are prepared to meet the market demands. For those seeking a Bachelor’s degree or higher, UA Cossatot offers a quality education where students can set a foundation for their education and be ready for the next step. The school’s hands-on approach to advising is one element that sets it apart; students are advised on educational plans considering their goals, work schedules and other obligations. The advisors live in the real world and know students do, too. More students are taking advantage of the educational opportunities that are close to home and family. In the last five years, the average age of the student body has decreased from 24 to 19. UA Cossatot’s Hispanic enrollment has increased from 9 percent to 24 percent

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2-year Public

1-18

$90/hr (in-county); $110/hr (out-of-county/in-state); $150/hr (out-of-state)

N/A

Approx. $2,600 but varies depending on academic/technical program (does not include transportation, personal expenses, housing).

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AT MOUNTAIN HOME

Mountain Home

870-508-6100

2-year Public

$94/hr

N/A

$1,128 plus books & fees

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY AT NEWPORT

Newport

800-976-1676

2-year Public

$86/hr

N/A

$1,760 (plus books & fees)

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY OZARK

Ozark

479-667-2117

2-year Public

$2,295

N/A

$2,295 (not including books or applicable course fees)

BAPTIST HEALTH COLLEGE LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock

501-202-6200/800-345-3046

2-year Private

Varies by program

No Campus Housing

Varies by program

BLACK RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Pocahontas

870-248-4000

2-year Public

$111/hr with fees, $89/hr without fees (Fall 2015)

N/A

Varies

COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS

Malvern

501-337-5000/800-337-0266

2-year Public

$1,395

N/A

$1,395 plus books & fees

COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

De Queen

870-584-4471/800-844-4471

2-year Public

$68.50/hr (in-county)

N/A

$854-$1059

EAST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Forrest City

870-633-4480/877-797-EACC

2-year Public

$84/credit hr (in-county); $94/hr (out-of-county); $111/ hr (out-of-state)

N/A

NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE

Hot Springs

501-760-4363

2-year Public

$88/hr,$1,584maxin-district;$98/hr,$1,764maxout-of-district

N/A

Varies

NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE

Harrison

870-743-3000/800-679-6622

2-year Public

$1,020 (in-county)

N/A

NORTH WEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Bentonville

479-636-9222/800-995-6922

2-year Public

$1,125 in-district ($75/credit hr); $1,837.50 out-of-district ($122.50/credit hr)

N/A

$1,550 in-district, $2,260 out-of-district (tuition/fees/books)

OZARKA COLLEGE

Melbourne

870-368-7371

2-year Public

12-15

$88/hr

N/A

Varies

PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Helena

870-338-6474

2-year Public

$70

N/A

$1,360

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

North Little Rock

501-812-2200

2-year Public

Varies

$130/credit hr

N/A

The average cost of tuition and basic fees for a full-time student taking 15 hrs is $2,116 per sem.

RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Mena

479-394-7622

2-year Public

$1,155

N/A

$1,155 plus fees & books

SHORTER COLLEGE

North Little Rock

501-374-6305

2-year Private

$2,052

N/A

$3000 including books

SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

El Dorado

870-864-7142

2-year Public

$1,245/$1,440/$2,580

N/A

Varies

SOUTHEAST ARKANSAS COLLEGE

Pine Bluff

870-850-8605/888-SEARKTC

2-year Public

12-18

$88/hr

N/A

Varies

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY TECH

Camden

870-574-4500

2-year Public

$108/hr (in-state); $156/hr (out-of-state)

$1100/sem double (on-campus); $1300/sem double (off-campus]; $1850/sem single

Varies

UNIVERSITYOFARKANSASCOMMUNITYCOLLEGEATBATESVILLE

Batesville

870-612-2000

2-year Public

$70/hr (in-district); $82.50/hr (out-of-district)

N/A

Varies

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT HOPE-TEXARKANA

Hope & Texarkana

870-777-5722

2-year Public

$64/credit hr (in-district); $71/hr (out-of-district)

N/A

$1,323 (including textbooks)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT MORRILTON

Morrilton

800-264-1094

2-year Public

$87/hr (in-district); $95/hr (in-state)

N/A

$2,000

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FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE % ON AID

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE

REQUIRED EXAMS

APP DEADLINE FEE

CREDIT EXAM ACCEPTED

COMMENT

Open

86%

Apr. 1st Priority

ACT/COMPASS/SAT/ACCUPLACER

Open

AP/CLEP/Prior Learning

www.anc.edu

Priority dates June 1/Nov. 1/Mar. 31

54%

June 15th

ACT/ASSET/ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

CLEP

ASU-Beebe has campus locations at Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, and the Little Rock Air Force Base. Bachelor and graduate degrees are available through Arkansas State University on the Beebe campus. For more information, view www.asub.edu.

Open. Spring 2016 priority, Oct. 30; Summer & Fall 2016 priority, May 10, 2016

Approx. 90%

Oct. 30 (Spring 2016), Apr. 29 (Fall 2016)

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT/ ACCUPLACER

Open

AP/CLEP/Prior Learning

ASU Mid-South is committed to economic development in the Arkansas Delta through the provision of high-quality, affordable, and convenient learning opportunities and services. www.midsouthcc.edu

Priority Consideration Deadline - June 1st

81%

Mar. 15

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

Bachelor and graduate degrees are available in some areas through ASU-Jonesboro’s Degree Center at ASUMH. Nestled in the heart of Ozark Mountains. www.asumh.edu

Open

72%

Apr. 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

A great place to start! Campus locations: 7648 Victory Drive in Newport; 5504 Krueger Drive in Jonesboro; and 33500 Hwy 63 East in Marked Tree. www.asun.edu

Open

69%

June 15 (Fall)/Nov. 15 (Spring)

ACT/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

www.atu.edu/ozark

May 1 / Oct 1

85%

June 1st/Dec. 1st

ACT/SAT

Varies By Program/No Fee

CLEP/AP

Baptist Health College Little Rock provides nine programs of study in direct and indirect patient care in the fields of nursing and allied health. Interested students are invited to visit our campus by calling 501-202-6200 or study@bhclr.edu. Visit our website today at www.bhclr.edu!

Open

80%

Mar. 1st

ACT/COMPASS

Open/No Fee

Plan your future with Black River Tech. Explore your possibilities… Engage your mind… Earn your degree… www.blackrivertech.org

Open

86%

May 1st/ Dec 1st

ACT/ASSET/SAT/ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

College of the Ouachitas is an ideal place to begin your college career, receive training, hone up on specific skills, and quite frankly, better your life! www.coto.edu

Fall-May 1, Spring-Nov. 1, Summer-Apr. 15

70%

Apr. 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

CCCUA has 6 on-line associate’s degrees and more than 70 internet courses available. The college also offers many technical programs, an agriculture degree, occupational therapy assisting program, Aviation, Physical Health, Wellness, and Leisure degrees and extracurricular activities such as a rodeo team, club soccer, and a fishing team. www.cccua.edu

July 1st

73%

Apr. 15th

ACT/ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

EACC offers students a variety of academic, technical, vocational, allied health, business and industry training, and non-credit programs. EACC has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state, and faculty and staff are committed to providing students with access to high quality and affordable education. www.eacc.edu

Open

68%

Open

ACT/COMPASS/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP/IB

Learning is our Focus! Student Success is our Goal! Find Your Path in beautiful Hot Springs. www.np.edu

Varies

60%

June 15th

ACT/COMPASS

Open

AP/CLEP

Northark offers transfer and technical degree programs, one-year technical certificates, certificates of proficiency, customized business and industry training, adult basic education (GED) classes and non-credit community education courses. In addition, Northark offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. For quality, value and convenience, think Northark first! www.northark.edu

May 1st

Approx. 55%

Feb. 25

ACT/COMPASS/SAT

Open/$20

AP/CLEP/DANTE

www.nwacc.edu

Priority deadline oJune 1

80%

Apr. 1st

ACT/ASSET/ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

Providing life-changing experiences through education. www.ozarka.edu

Call 870-338-6474.

75%

Call 870-338-6474.

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

www.pccua.edu

Fall-May 15, Spring-Oct. 15, Summer-Mar. 15

72%

Open

ACT/COMPASS

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

For more information and a schedule of classes, visit our website at www.pulaskitech.edu.

July 1st

74%

Apr. 1st

ACT/SAT/COMPASS

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

A comprehensive community college providing a variety of programs, services, and learning opportunities: transfer, technical degrees and courses; professional workforce, personal development and adult basic education; English as a second language; student support and outreach programs; and financial aid assistance. www.rmcc.edu

Open

95%

Open

ACT/SAT/COMPASS/ACCUPLACER

Open

CLEP

Serves traditional and non-traditional students, offering the Associates of Arts Degree in General Studies with concentrations in General Studies, Teacher Education, and Christian Leadership. www.shortercollege.edu

July 1st

60%

Mar. 1st Priority

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

Where students come first. www.southark.edu

Apr. 15 priority

46%

Apr. 30th

ACT/COMPASS/ACCUPLACER

Open

AP/CLEP

Changing lives…one student at a time! www.seark.edu

Varies

59%

Mar. 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT/ ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

CLEP

Southern Arkansas University Tech is a two-year comprehensive college emphasizing technical programs and is commited to providing quality educational programs delivered through various technologies and methodologies to meet the needs of its service areas. It accomplishes this through technical career programs, transfer curricula, continuing education, workforce education, transitional education, and administrative, student, and community services. www.sautech.edu

Open

Varies

Contact Financial Aid

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/SAT/ ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

Student Centered. Community Focused. www.uaccb.edu

Open

84%

Apr. 1st

ACT/COMPASS/ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

UAHT offers the best value in higher education with affordable tuition and a low-cost textbook rental program. www.uacch.edu

June 30 Priority

68%

Nov. 1st/ Apr. 1st

ACT/ASSET/COMPASS/ACCUPLACER

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

UACCM - A Journey with Meaning. www.uaccm.edu

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GUIDE TO FOUR YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SCHOOL

CITY

PHONE

YEARS PUBLIC/PRIVATE

HRS/SEM

TUITION/SEM

HOUSING/SEM

TOTAL SEMESTER COST

ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE

Little Rock

501-420-1200

4-year Private

12-17

$4,380

$4,413 (double occupancy: 19 meals/week)

$9,033 (Tuition + room & board)

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Jonesboro

870-972-2100/1-800-382-3030(in-stateonly)

4-year Public

12 (full-time undergraduate)

$2,424 (in-state)

$4,270 (room & board)

$7,557

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Russellville

479-968-0343/ 1-800-582-6953

4-year Public

$4,140

starting at $2,895 (includes meals)

$7,035 (not including books)

CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE

Conway

501-329-6872/1-800-205-6872

4-year Private

$6,750

$3,750

$11,250

CROWLEY’S RIDGE COLLEGE

Paragould

870-236-6901

4-year Private

12 or more

$5,250

$3,150 (includes meal plan)

$9,400 for boarding students

HARDING UNIVERSITY

Searcy

800-477-4407

4-year Private

$8,970

$3,380

$12,795

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Arkadelphia

870-230-5028/800-228-7333

4-year Public

12-15

$2,580 (12 hrs)

$3,179 (room & board)

with fees, approx. $6,473.50

HENDRIX COLLEGE

Conway

501-450-1362/800-277-9017

4-year Private

4 courses/sem

$21,220 (including fees)

$5,790 (including meals)

$27,010

JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY

Siloam Springs

877-528-4636/479-524-7157

4-year Private

12-18

$12,662

$4,420

$17,082

LYON COLLEGE

Batesville

870-307-7000/800-423-2542

4-year Private

12-17 (including tuition costs)

$13,025

$4,220 (for freshmen)

$17,365

OUACHITA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Arkadelphia

870-245-5110/800-DIAL-OBU

4-year Private

up to 18

$12,470 (including fees)

$3,690 (room & board)

$16,160

PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

Little Rock

501-370-5221

4-year Private

12-16

$5,902

1st/2nd-yr $2,596/upperclass suites $2,954; board/ sem $1,528; room reservation $235

$10,459

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

Magnolia

870-235-4040

4-year Public

$3,345

$2,896

$6,241

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock

800-482-8892

4-year Public

$4,316 (15 hrs)

$2,910 (including room & board)

$7,979.50 (est 15 hrs tuition/fees, rm/brd, books/supplies)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO

Monticello

870-460-1026/800-844-1826

4-year Public

$150/credit hr

$1,320-$2,260

$8,503 including campus room & board

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF

Pine Bluff

870-575-8000

4-year Public

$2,355 (AY 2016-17)

$3,819 (20 meals)

$7,196 (based on 15 hrs/sem)

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

Fayetteville

479-575-5346/800-377-8632

4-year Public

$4,410 (including fees)

$5,166 (room & board

$9,576

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS

Conway

501-450-5000

4-year Public

$4,112

$3,124

$7,236

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT FORT SMITH

Fort Smith

479-788-7120/888-512-5466

4-year Public

$160/credit hr (in-state); $437/credit hr(out-of-state)

$2,208-$3,438/sem + meal plan

Varies

UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS

Clarksville

479-979-1227/800-264-8636

4-year Private

12-17

$11,875

$3,550

$15,425 (not including books or fees)

WILLIAMS BAPTIST COLLEGE

Walnut Ridge

800-722-4434/870-759-4120

4-year Private

12-17

$8,100

$3,700/$560 general fees

$12,360

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FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE % ON AID

REQUIRED EXAMS

APP DEADLINE FEE

June 30th

97%

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE None

ACT/SAT/COMPASS

Rolling Admission

CREDIT EXAM ACCEPTED CLEP

COMMENT Arkansas Baptist College . . . Growing Hope: It’s a GOOD thing! www.arkansasbaptist.edu

June 30th

79%

Feb. 1st

ACT/ASSET/SAT

1st day of classes/$15-Undergraduate; $30-Graduate/Masters Specialist; $40-International Students; $50-Doctoral

AP/CLEP

In-state tuition available to out-of-state students residing in counties in contiguous states. There is a higher per-credit-hour tuition for ASU courses in the Colleges of Business, Engineering, Nursing & Health Professions and Sciences & Mathematics. www.astate.edu

Open

78%

Nov. 15 Priority, Feb. 15 Final

ACT/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

www.atu.edu

July 31st

90%

Dec. 10th First Priority

ACT/SAT

1st Day of Classes

AP/CLEP

Central Baptist College is committed to transforming lives through education that integrates Christain faith and academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. www.cbc.edu

Open

80%

Aug. 1st

ACT/SAT

Aug. 16th

CLEP/AP

CRC feels like home! If you would like to set up a visit, contact Chris Hughes at chuhges@crc.edu or call 870-236-6901. You can get more information at www.crc.edu.

Aug. 1st

95%

Aug. 1st

ACT/SAT

Open/$50

AP/CLEP/IB

One of America’s leading character-building colleges with a distinguished academic program. www.harding.edu

Apr. 15th Priority

90%

Dec. 1st Priority

ACT/SAT

None

AP/CLEP

Connecting academic aspirations to career opportunities. hsu.edu

Mar. 1 Priority

100%

Feb. 1st for most scholarships, however scholarships are awarded through all application deadlines.

ACT/SAT

Early Action I - Nov. 15, Early Action II - Feb. 1

AP/IB

All Hendrix students complete hands-on learning experiences through the Hendrix Odyssey Program, which offers grants for projects from internships and international study to undergraduate research and service. www.hendrix.edu

Mar. 1 Priority

90%

Mar. 1st Priority

ACT/SAT

Rolling/$25

AP/CLEP/IB

John Brown University, a private Christian university founded in Northwest Arkansas in 1919, serves over 2,700 students from 39 nations and 42 states in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, degree completion and concurrent education programs. JBU is a member of the Council for Christian colleges and Universities and a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. www.jbu.edu

Rolling,butpriorityconsideration by Feb. 1st

99%

Rolling, but priority consideration by Mar. 1st

ACT/SAT

Rolling/$25

AP/IB

More than 90% of Lyon graduates who apply to law school or medical school are accepted.Winner of 14 Arkansas Professor of the Year Awards. www.lyon.edu

June 1st

97%

Jan. 31st Priority

ACT/SAT

Open/No Application Fee

AP/CLEP

Discover the Ouachita Difference. www.obu.edu

Mar. 1st

98%

Rolling Deadline

ACT/SAT

Open/$25

AP/CLEP/IB

Philander Forward. www.philander.edu

June 1st

82%

Mar. 1st

ACT/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

SAU is the fastest growing and most affordable university in Arkansas. Visit campus to find out why so many are saying “I chose SAU!” www.saumag.edu

Mar. 1 Priority

70%

Dec. 1st Priority, Feb. 1st Final

ACT/SAT

Freshman admission and credential deadline is one week before classes begin.

AP/CLEP/PEP/Regents College Exams

Apply and register on-line today! www.ualr.edu

Rolling

83%

Mar. 1st Priority

ACT/ASSET/SAT/COMPASS (for placement)

Rolling/No Fee - Except for international applicants

AP/CLEP

UAM consists of the main university campus in Monticello as well as the UAM Colleges of Technology in Crossett and McGehee. www.uamont.edu

Rolling Basis

90%

Mar. 1st/ April 1st

ACT/SAT

Open

CLEP

UAPB is a comprehensive 1890 Land Grant, HBCU institution and the second oldest public university in Arkansas with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty that provides liberal and professional education. www.uapb.edu

Mar. 1st

41%

Feb. 1st (Freshmen), Apr. 1st (transfers)

ACT/SAT

Aug. 1

AP/CLEP/IB

www.uark.edu

Open

83%

Jan. 31st

ACT/SAT

None

AP/CLEP/IB

UCA is a comprehensive university offering students excellence in education. www.uca.edu

June 15th

96%

Nov. 15

ACT/COMPASS/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP/Challenge

UAFS is a comprehensive workforce-focused university teaching real world professional employment preparation via certificate programs, associate degrees, and baccalaureate education. www.uafs.edu

Feb. 15 Priority

98%

Apr. 1st Priority

ACT/SAT/IB

May 1st Priority

AP/CLEP

Ozarks Outdoors is one of the premier university-affiliated outdoor education and recreation programs in the state. www.ozarks.edu

May 1st

97%

None

ACT/SAT

Open/No Fee

AP/CLEP

www.williamsbaptistcollege.com

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THE COLLEGE GUIDE 2016

College Life

STRESS ON CAMPUS A MAJOR RISK FACTOR AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

ast year’s National College Health Assessment reported 30 percent of college

of students reported being diagnosed or treated for anxiety while 13.1 percent had

students said they experienced enough stress to negatively affect academic

been diagnosed or treated for depression. Arkansas colleges have responded to the

performance and more than 85 percent experienced feeling overwhelmed,

growing problem of stress on campus through a variety of outreach, campus organiza-

numbers that have held steady since at least 2013. The NCHA also found 15.8 percent

tions, health services and recreation to help students manage the stress of college life.

BAPTIST HEALTH COLLEGE LITTLE ROCK

Baptist Health College Little Rock provides a dedicated Academic and Spiritual Counselor on campus; this highly specialized and trained professional is accessible to students at all times. The school also offers a Family Night each semester to students to educate and encourage all students. Speaker panels comprised of former students and graduates, as well as resources for families, help nursing students ease the sometimes-stressful transition into healthcare specific careers.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The Learning Commons is A-State’s initiative to bring students and faculty together in a productive way to assist students with tutoring and mentoring. A-State’s retention rate from first to second year is at a record level, due in part to increased monitoring and student academic services.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Arkansas Tech University’s Health and Wellness Center, along with the Arkansas Tech Counseling Center, regularly partner to create programming that is open to all students and addresses issues such as school-life balance, stress management, depression and health issues. This proactive approach is designed to help students grow in a way that will allow them to succeed

in college and beyond. The Office of Campus Life offers wide-ranging opportunities for all students to become involved on campus. Campus recreation, Greek life, leadership programs, orientation, outdoor recreation, registered student organizations, service initiatives and spirit squads are some of the programs that connect Tech students to each other and the world around them. On Track is an undergraduate co-curricular experience designed to enhance student development beyond the classroom, encouraging students to network socially among peers and to include students in traditional and signature university events. Undergraduate students who choose to complete all seven tracks become eligible to apply for an expenses-paid trip following the completion of the last track. Recent destinations for On Track trips have included Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles.

COLLEGE OF THE OUACHITAS

A mandatory new student orientation eases the transition into college by acquainting students with the college environment

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

The university strives to help students deal with the challenges college presents academically and mentally. ASU-Beebe maintains a counselor on campus who helps individuals deal with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, sadness, drug and alcohol addiction and relational and family problems. Student Success Center staff is dedicated to assisting in career development and navigating today’s job market. Expert counselors offer guidance for students as they formulate a career path, utilizing a full range of resources and services to assist

in developing the necessary strategies and skills to stand out during the job search and beyond. The campus Learning Center is a free tutoring service to all students, offering individual and small group tutoring, workshops, online tutoring and an open computer lab with Internet access.

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and the various aspects of college life. The Student Opportunities Seminar (SOS) and Principles of Collegiate Success engage students in real-life opportunities and learning strategies for academic and professional behavior applicable to college, career and life success. A masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s level student intern from Henderson State University is available to meet with both students and employees on campus for free counseling opportunities. The federally funded TRiO/Student Support Services provides workshops to students on topics such as stress management, time management, study skills, note-taking skills, et cetera. The college has several student organizations that promote social interaction and activities that enhance studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; social health. These include Fishing Club, Psychology Club and Student Government Association, as well as professional organizations such as Student Nurses Association, SkillsUSA, Student- Arkansas Education Association, National Technical Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa-National Honor Society. Faith-based organizations include Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship and Total Christian Experience.

activities twice per semester. As part of a threetiered shared governance structure, the NPC Student Government Association provides the student body an audience with college administration. Beginning in fall 2016, a robust Intramural Program will include basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football.

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The college hosts a number of events meant

to help students connect on campus, both with peers as well as faculty and staff, sponsored by Student Ambassadors and Activities Board. Activities include Welcome Week, Fall Clubs Fair, Pizza with the President, Volunteer Fair, Fall Festival and more. Staff members and student leaders also cook free pancakes and grilled cheese sandwiches for students during the stress of Finals Week. At the request of students, NWACC is adding a hammock farm where students can study or relax.

The college offers a tutoring center, a math center, a reading center, and a writing center to assist students. The Pauline Whitaker Library and Information Commons are being updated with modern furniture and areas for both quiet and group study. For those experiencing academic or any other sort of issue, counseling is available through the Dean of Students Office and many faculty and staff members also maintain an open door policy for impromptu counseling sessions.

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JBU provides students with a variety of extracurricular activities, ministries and student services to help them connect with the campus and the community. Student government, internships, student-led ministries, the student newspaper and intramural sports teams are just a few of the ways to get involved. The Walton Lifetime Health Complex, currently under a $5 million renovation, provides our students, faculty and staff, and the Siloam Springs community access to athletic facilities and equipment for exercise and activities. Through the student counseling center and student support services, JBU is committed to providing resources to help every student achieve success in academics as well as developing healthy emotional, physical and spiritual habits.

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NPC has a newly-renovated, well-equipped Wellness Center that is available for student use free of charge. There is a weight room, cardio equipment, workout space and fullyequipped gymnasium. On-campus food service is provided by a local provider who is willing to prepare individual, special requests. NPC employs a full-time campus nurse. NPC also employs a full-time mental health professional whose services are available to students free of charge. Issues of depression, stress management and school-life balance are all addressed largely through a College Seminar course. Outside that structure, workshops are provided to students through grant programs and through the campus mental health professional. NPC also has a Veterans Center for students transitioning from military service. NPC offers student groups, clubs and organizations and sponsors campus-wide student

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The University of Arkansas orientation provides key information UAFS requires all new students to attend New Student Orientation about the university’s support programs to incoming fresh(NSO), which includes a simultaneous parent’s program covermen to keep them healthy in mind and body both in person ing topics important to families sending their student to coland through an online “patient portal” that allows students to lege. The university also offers an optional extended freshman maintain a record of their health, schedule appointments at any orientation called Cub Camp, a three-day freshman experience time of day, exchange messages with health center staff, and of small groups led by upperclassmen who teach about the request prescription refills via secure messages. The Pat Walker many resources and involvement opportunities on campus. Health Center’s Wellness and Health Promotion Department Cub Camp also covers a number of important topics includhelps students achieve a holistic balance between their schoolwork and life outside the classroom. The team provides individual wellness coaching sessions and group presentations. Aside from health, the university has created an early-warning system to help spot students who are having difficulty in their first year and offer direct extra academic guidance and tutoring. Recognizing that the step from high school to college can feel like a huge leap for some students, the university seeks to provide help in academics, wellness and social tools to allow each student to achieve the dream of a college degree. The University of Arkansas has over 400 registered student organizations with activities ranging from small groups up to concerts by national acts such as Foo Fighters, Snoop Dog and John Legend and distinguished national and international lecturers to address the campus. The department of University Recreation offers two facilities for student exercise and recreation. The Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building offers comprehensive fitness and recreational opportunities for all students on campus, from club sports to intramurals, outdoor activities to fitness offerings as well as inclusive activities such as wheelchair basketball. The second facility, a smaller, exercise-intensive center, features weights, ellipticals, treadmills and a workout studio. National Park College student, Daniel, in the Wellness Center. 30 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES COLLEGE GUIDE ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 50 AUGUST 18, 2016 ARKANSAS TIMES

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Living on campus at UALR comes with many perks, including a greater chance at academic success through a livinglearning community and social activities including intramurals and Greek life. The Office of Campus Living works with students to find a good fit in roommates and will step up to manage disputes that may arise. For additional ways to get involved, just a few of the numerous registered student organizations are The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Ethics Bowl Team, Student Government Association, Colleges Against Cancer, Cyber Security Club, Pre-Law Society, and Trojan Elite Dance Team, along with numerous honor societies and social groups. UALR Counseling Services has clinically trained mental health professionals who promote mental health and wellness in an individual, group and community format. Counselors help students overcome personal barriers and life’s stresses, as well as assist the student in exploring and accessing strengths and developing healthy and sustainable coping skills. The UALR Disability Resource Center works with students who may need accommodations for any mental-health related disabilities. In addition to events, fairs and workshops held throughout the year, every student receives Student Health 101, a monthly newsletter addressing issues of school-life balance, stress management, depression, and health issues. UALR has a behavioral intervention team that meets to assess whether a student’s behavior warrants attention and needs appropriate intervention of some kind. Other assistance and support is available through the Trojan Food Pantry, Trojan Career Closet, and The Alliance, an organization for LGBTQ individuals. NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE

Students enjoy some down time relaxing in hammocks near Campus Drive at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

ing alcohol education, Title IX, and teen pregnancy. The Student Affairs Division supports #Umatter, which provides programming around a different topic each semester. A sample of the topics slated for the upcoming academic year includes alcohol awareness and drug prevention, hazing prevention, depression, bullying and relationship issues. UAFS has 104 registered student organizations, and adds about ten new organizations annually, which put on 300 different events and activities last year. The university’s brand new Recreation and Wellness Center offers expanded cardio and weightlifting areas, two basketball courts, a 35-foot rock climbing wall and a 15-foot bouldering wall. Students also have free access to a licensed nurse practitioner in the Powell Health Clinic and are allowed eight free visits at our Counseling Center, staffed with a licensed professional counselor.

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uring the Christmas break last year, Jennifer*, a 20-year-old college junior sat down with her gynecologist to talk about birth control options. The Little Rock native’s hectic school and social schedule made it difficult to take birth control pills at the same time every day, which can increase her risk of getting pregnant, something Jennifer didn’t want to do while still in school. Her doctor suggested a hormonal implant, a small, flexible rod that is inserted in the upper arm that releases the hormone progestin to prevent pregnancy. The implant lasts for three years and is more than 99 percent effective. “You don’t have to worry about forgetting to take a pill – [the implant] is always there, so you know you’re protected,” Jennifer said. Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned and in Arkansas, the teen birth rate is twice the national average. While having a child and getting a degree at the same time is possible, it’s difficult; a study published in 2013 found more than half of undergraduates with children drop out of school. While not having sex is the best method of birth control, those who do decide to be sexually active have several options. One option to prevent pregnancy is through the use of long-acting, reversible contraception (LARC). The hormonal implant is one LARC method. The other is called an intrauterine device (IUD), which is placed inside the uterus. Both methods must be inserted and removed by a trained health care provider.

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UAM Counseling Services helps students cope with a variety of educational, adjustment and mental health issues including recent loss, anxiety, depression, loneliness, eating disorders, alcohol and drugs, anger management and shyness, among other topics. Over 80 organizations, 12 of them Greek, allow students the opportunity to form social circles and enjoy activities. On-campus activities include movie nights, bowling, karaoke, cookouts, awareness events, step shows, bingo, ice skating, fireworks, bed races, late-night breakfasts and crawfish boil. Students maintain physical health and wellness at the Randy S. Risher Wellness Center while tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, disc golf and the Weevil Walk around the campus pond provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. A full slate of intramural sports is also provided. UAM students also have the opportunity to attend a variety of residence hall programs, increasing their social life and well-being by spending quality time with those around them. The students are given the opportunity to choose their own roommates in housing or are assigned one based on points of mutual compatibility. Residence hall staff is trained in handling difficult situations involving persons of concern, roommate conflict mediation and other guidance on an as-needed basis. The staff manages a booth at the campus wellness fair and leads presentations on personal, social and academic development, diversity awareness and other topics.

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The Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS) program is one of the largest bridge programs offered at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. With more than 200 students enrolled each summer, student can take six hours of courses, enjoy social and entertainment activities, attend tutoring sessions and engage in “College Knowledge” enrichment courses on everything from time management to career planning. The STEM Summer Academy is available for students majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields to help prepare them for college life. Students are involved in team building activities, networking, bonding, and study groups, and meet professional STEM role models and gain an understanding of the expectations of a STEM professional. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has more than 100 student organizations and intramural sports opportunities. Most activities are coordinated through the Union Programming Board, a student-led organization that plans concerts, movie nights and more for the enjoyment of the student body. The Office of Student Counseling, Assessment and Development is available to provide effective counseling and psycho-social support. Faculty and staff also have an open door policy with students, addressing matters of stress, academic issues and general coping. ■

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ASU–Beebe was selected for the third time since 2011 to be included in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by the prestigious Aspen Institute. The university was chosen from among 1,123 community colleges nationwide to compete for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Awarded every two years, the award is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges, recognizing institutions for exceptional student outcomes. ASU-Beebe offers unique programs in pharmacy technology and veterinary technology, as well as its Agricultural Equipment Technology (John Deere) program. This spring, the emergency medical technician/paramedic program received a donation of a training ambulance, which will provide students with the problem solving, ‘patient in motion’ training that is not easily simulated in a classroom environment. The Searcy campus offers the only paramedic program in the state with night classes. The university will begin classes this fall for the Vanguard Senior Academy for Home School Students. Participants of the Vanguard Academy cohort group will receive academic and career counseling, free tutoring, personal and professional development workshops, library usage, exposure to STEM majors and careers and mentoring and leadership development. Classes for the 2016 and 2017 academic year will include

freshman English I and II, college algebra, principles of biology with a lab, as well as a college preparatory class.

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Public-private partnerships are bringing new opportunities to Arkansas State University. The opening of New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine on the A-State campus is the first of several collaborations. NYITCOM at A-State welcomed its first class of 115 medical school students, nearly half of whom are from Arkansas, on Aug. 8. Historic Wilson Hall underwent a $12.6 million renovation to house the school, now offering laboratories and specialized teaching spaces such as the simulation emergency and operating rooms, clinical learning rooms and the gross anatomy lab. The space features energy-efficient lighting, fire sprinkler system, modernized, ADA-compliant restrooms and robust technology infrastructure throughout. The global mission of A-State is on track thanks to a publicprivate partnership to open a campus in Queretaro, Mexico, next fall. The $75 million campus is the focal point of a 2,125acre comprehensive community development there to also include commercial, residential and recreational components for up to 70,000 residents. Arkansas State will become the first comprehensive U.S. university in Mexico with an American-style campus and concepts such as a “living learning” community in

a country where almost all students commute, thus opening professional exchanges for faculty, students and staff. Responding to the desire to accelerate undergraduate completion, A-State’s “Degree in 3” program allows students to graduate in three calendar years in most degree programs.

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Arkansas Tech University established a new record for overall enrollment for a 17th consecutive year enrolling 12,054 students for the fall 2015 semester. This made Tech the third-largest institution of higher learning in Arkansas. Enrollment at Arkansas Tech has increased by 184 percent since 1997. Notable awards included Arbor Day Foundation’s honored Tree Campus USA award, which recognizes colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. Since the 2009-2010 academic year, 850 trees have been planted on the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville. Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president, was one of 27 administrators nationally selected for the 2016 Giving Back Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. Among Bowen’s initiatives are the Department of Diversity and Inclusion within the Office of Student Services and efforts for Arkansas Tech to engage the growing Hispanic population inside the state. Arkansas Tech University again won the Great American Conference (GAC) All-Sports Trophy for a fifth consecutive year. Tech, which claimed regular season GAC titles in volleyball, women’s basketball, women’s golf and softball last year, has won the All Sports title each year of the GAC’s existence.

JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY

Ranked No. 2 among Southern regional colleges by U.S. News and World Report, John Brown University is a private Christian university that provides an excellent education in a way that fosters deep Christian commitment and dedicated service to others at a reasonable cost. JBU’s $125 million Campaign for the Next Century, ending on the university’s centennial in 2019, will help secure the university’s future with funding for endowed and annual scholarships, new facilities and renovations, endowment for academic excellence, and program and operating support. Over $80 million of the funds have been given or pledged. In February, JBU signed a memorandum of understanding with Handong Global University in South Korea that will open study abroad programs, research collaboration, and faculty and staff exchanges. JBU also received a $1 million gift to JBU’s Abila Archaeological Project. The gift will help fund the excavation, conservation and restoration of the archaeological site of Abila

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of the Decapolis in Northern Jordan as well as JBU’s Jordan Summer Studies Program, the Holy Lands Study Trip, and the biannual Abila Lecture in Biblical Archaeology.

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Lyon College will introduce its new Celtic Studies minor this fall, adding a broad range of courses to its curriculum and further augmenting its Scottish Heritage Program. Courses will include the Scottish Enlightenment, Scottish clubs and societies, Irish film, the British Empire and introductions to Scottish, Irish and British history. The minor is the first of its kind in the south central United States. This year also marks the second year of the college’s band program, a comprehensive, student-oriented program that encourages participation from all disciplines and academic majors. The program consists of three primary ensembles: marching band, symphonic winds band and jazz band. Band members have the opportunity to travel and perform in worldclass venues across the country as well as earn academic credit and scholarships. In the spring, the campus will be filled with the sound of bagpipes when Lyon hosts the 38th annual Arkansas Scottish Festival. The festival includes amateur and professional solo piping competitions, solo drumming contests and Highland dancing. Vendors sell Scottish and other Celtic goods and services, including traditional Scottish cuisine. Performers play Celtic music in the entertainment tent throughout the festival.

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National Park College’s (NPC) Innovative Technologies Center (ITC) was awarded a Regional Workforce Implementation

Grant for $894,181 from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE). The Governor’s Workforce Cabinet selected grant recipients based on a rigorous application process that included program need, planning, community partnerships and budgeting. The ultimate goal of the project is to align workforce development and academic programs with regional economic development strategies to meet the needs of local and regional employers. The ITC will provide training in additive and subtractive manufacturing (3D printing and computer-controlled machining), sensors and instrumentation, computer aided design and automation (programmable controllers and robotics). The Center’s outreach goals include industry training programs that develop advanced workforce skills needed in local companies. Creation of the ITC will also include a space for flexible, on-demand training for local industry and business partners such as short-term seminars and workshops. NPC unveiled a new website, www.np.edu in May. The site consists of 881 unique pages of content and 77 individual department sites. Aside from the new look and feel, the new site includes a simplified menu, a fully responsive design that resizes to fit any device screen, is compatible with all modern web browsers and includes upgraded calendar features and news feeds.

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Ozarka College has been approved for instrument training by the Federal Aviation Administration to offer an instrument rating course as part of its 14 CFR Part 141 flight school. Instrument rating allows pilots to fly aircraft under instrument rules when weather conditions compromise visibility to the point the pilot must rely on instrumentation. The new course will allow pilots to earn an instrument rating with less flight experience, which in turns allows students to more affordably take the next step in training after achieving their private pilot certification. A new scholarship is now available through Ozarka College. The College-Now scholarship covers tuition and fees for a student’s first semester at the college following high school. To be eligible, students must have completed at least four Ozarka College courses during high school, maintained a 2.75 or higher GPA and received their high school diploma. Full details are available at the college’s website, www.ozarka.edu.

Pulaski Technical College has been awarded two Title III grants totaling $5.25 million from the U.S. Department of Education. Both grants are five-year awards that will support student programs at PTC.

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Philander Smith College has tapped a former first-round NBA Draft pick and the Arkansas Razorbacks’ all-time leading scorer Todd Day to lead its men’s basketball program. A four-year letterman at the University of Arkansas from 1989-1992, Day was an All-American, led the Razorbacks to an SEC title and an NCAA Final Four appearance. He is the U of A’s all-time leading scorer.

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Following an NBA career that saw him drafted in the first round, the Memphis native has been coaching at various levels since 2007. Philander Smith is a member of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference of the NAIA. Philander Smith’s Seneza Gatson was one of 30 HBCU college students selected by Apple to receive a one year scholarship and internship program at Apple’s headquarters. The award includes a $25,000 scholarship, a summer internship and yearround program to help prepare participants for post-graduation careers by pairing them with an Apple mentor. This summer, Philander Smith College received a grant of $599,519 to establish the Philander Forward Theological Institute, part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s High School Youth Theology Institutes initiative, which seeks to encourage young people to explore theological traditions, ask questions about the moral dimensions of contemporary issues and examine how their faith calls them to lives of service. The Philander Forward Theological Institute, which is open to all high school students, will offer a spectrum of activities and experiences designed to shape and contribute to the spiritual growth and development of high school students, encouraging them to explore how theological and religious traditions and cultural competence inform and shape their life decisions in a changing world. Philander Smith College is one of 92 schools participating in the initiative. The schools are located in 30 states and the District of Columbia and cut across a spectrum of religious traditions.

ing a welding engineering technology program that is one-ofa-kind in Arkansas and only one of a few in the country. An innovative privacy and cyber security option in SAU’s popular computer science program has also been added. In addition, the school now offers a social entrepreneurship emphasis through its MBA program. SAU has experienced three consecutive years of record enrollment, thanks in part to awards that include 2015’s rankings “Most Affordable” and “Highest Return on Investment” among all Arkansas schools by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The school was ranked the fastest-growing university in the state by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education as well. And, bestvaluesschools.com ranked the school the #6 Most Affordable Small College in the U.S.

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UA Cossatot offers an expanded roster of club and intercollegiate sports, providing for a wider array of interests and activities. The Colts Rodeo team competes in the Ozark Region NIRA

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U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Walton College in the top 30 among the nation’s public undergraduate business schools for 12 years running. The school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – AACSB International – and has been since 1931. This year marks the 140th anniversary of the first graduation ceremony at the University of Arkansas, a school that continues to provide innovation and deliver excellence. Two Arkansas students were named Goldwater Scholars; two more students were named Truman Scholars; two students and a recent graduate earned Fulbright Scholarships; nine U of A students earned Gilman Scholarships, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State; and eight students were named National Science Research Graduate Fellows. Additionally, Lucas Delezene, assistant professor of anthropology in Fulbright College at the University of Arkansas, is part of a team that identified a new human ancestor, Homo naledi. Alumnus Joe Weishaar was selected from an international field to design the nation’s World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C. Sports teams were equally competitive; Arkansas women’s track and field team won their second straight NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championship in 2016 and the Razorback football team won the 2016 Liberty Bowl.

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Heading into its 90th year, UALR enjoys several distinctions across many disciplines, among them being named #2 Best Online College in Pulaski Technical College has been awarded Arkansas, its MBA program as one of 50 most two Title III grants totaling $5.25 million from affordable programs in U.S. and ranked #41 on the U.S. Department of Education. Both grants U.S. News & World Report’s list of best underare five-year awards that will support student graduate engineering programs. programs at PTC. UALR’s Bowen Law School is ranked among A $2.2 million award, which is part of the top 20 legal writing programs, a top six law Strengthening Institutions Program authoschool for public service careers and a Best rized under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Value School. The graduate program in social will focus on improving support services to work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, improving student retention and was ranked 10th in the nation by an educaincreasing student completion through a new SAU Game Development students use a high-tech game design lab to bring their tional research group, SR Education Group, enhanced Enterprise Resource Planning and creativity to life. and ranked the third best teacher education Student Information System. program in Arkansas, according to the online A second grant of $2.9 million will be used teaching portal, ToBecomeATeacher.org. for a five-year “STEM Success” program to promote subjects/ Collegiate Rodeo spring circuit. During the year team members Outside the classroom, the college boasts a number of elite careers in the STEM disciplines - science, technology, engineercompete for a spot in the NIRA College National Finals Rodeo. sports programs. Little Rock’s Trojan men’s basketball team won ing and math. The goal is to help male and female minority A new academic program, Physical Therapy Assisting, is slated the Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament chamstudents reach their goals in high-demand, high-opportunity to begin in the 2017 fall semester. pionships and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Div. fields and to increase representation of black professionals in I Tournament. In baseball, Ryan Scott won the NCAA Div. I batSTEM and K-12 education. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS–FORT SMITH ting title in 2016 and earned six different all-American honors This spring, Pulaski Technical College entered into a formal One of the newer members of the university system, UAFS en route to being drafted by the Boston Red Sox. partnership with the University of Arkansas System. The agreeobserves its 15th anniversary this year, and it has put that time ment will help Pulaski Tech realize cost savings and value-added to good use with continued innovation and enrichment of curopportunities in areas of information technology and human riculum. The university recently added a new bachelor’s degree UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS–MONTICELLO resources. Leadership teams from Pulaski Tech and the U of A in geoscience, a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Home to the state’s only school of forestry, UAM School of system have begun the process of establishing priorities and technology, an associate degree in engineering and certificates Forestry and Natural Resources offers two baccalaureate proa timeline for addressing various educational and operational of proficiency in early childhood education. grams in land surveying and natural resource management, priorities. Special study opportunities include regular Maymester with options in forestry, wildlife management and conservation, courses for students, which are intensive weeklong courses geospatial sciences, communications in natural resources and held at locations across the U.S. and the world that compleenvironmental science. Over the past few years, UAM has also SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY ment the learning in the classroom. UAFS also stacks up well added master’s degrees in jazz studies and creative writing as SAU’s sports programs were riding high last year, led by the against peer institutions, named the college with the secondwell as a new technical certificate program in diesel technology. Lady Muleriders softball team, which won the Great American best value for a criminal justice degree in the United States by In extracurricular activities, the UAM debate team captured Conference and Central Region Championships en route to a Best Value Schools and third-best affordable school for the RN the 2016 International Public Debate Association National fourth-place finish in the NCAA Division II Women’s College to BSN program in the United States by Great Value Colleges. Championship in April, defeating 10 other schools from across World Series in Denver. At 53-11, the team also set a single-seaNotably, UAFS was the only large school in the state to have a the country, including large state institutions and the U.S. son wins record, and a host of individual and coaching honors. year-over-year decrease in net price in the 2014-2015 school year. Military Academy. Several new fields of study have also been established, includSOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

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The school’s baseball team posted a record 40 wins, topped the Great American Conference and reached the finals of the NCAA Division II Regionals in Mankato, Minnesota. Right fielder Corey Wood was named the NCAA Division II National Player of the Year as well as the GAC Player of the Year. UAM was ranked among the “50 Most Affordable Small Colleges” for a Master’s of Education degree (M.Ed.) in a recent ranking by topeducationdegrees.com.

Guaranty Corporation and Lumina Foundation. Applications for fall 2016 admission have increased by more than 30 percent over the same time period in 2015. The Office of Admissions had received more than 5,200 applications as of February 29, 2016, three months earlier than the 5,200-plus applications it had received by June 2015. During the month

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was among the institutions to receive a micro-grant for $50,000 to establish an office within the Student Success Center (SSC) to assist graduating seniors with the completion of their degrees.

This summer the university cut the ribbon on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Fish Health Inspection Laboratory. Located in Lonoke, the lab is one of 11 facilities nationwide approved by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to conduct diagnostic testing to enable producers to obtain health certification for the export of aquaculture species. Aquaculture is a $160 million industry and Arkansas produces 80 percent of the U.S. baitfish. The Fish Health Inspection Laboratory is an affirmation of the university’s commitment to supporting Arkansas fish growers and bringing their products to market. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff was among the institutions to receive a micro-grant for $50,000 to establish an office within the Student Success Center (SSC) to assist graduating seniors with the completion of their degrees. This office will market the completion program, identify and enroll eligible seniors for assistance and establish the process for enrolling, engaging and tracking seniors to graduation. The grant is for two years and funded by the Great Lakes Higher Education

of February, there were 31 percent more applications received compared to February 2015. Applicants represent 39 states including nearly 1,898 applicants from Arkansas and 23 countries. UAPB has entered into partnership with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholars Teacher Academy Resident System (STEM STARS). The first grant of its kind in Arkansas, the goal of the project is to address the challenge of preparing 120 high quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics teachers for all students in high-need school districts throughout the ArkLaMiss region.

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In August, UCA celebrated the grand opening of Greek Village. Greek Village is home to the Panhellenic Council sororities— Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Zeta, Sigma Kappa, Alpha Sigma Tau and Sigma Sigma Sigma. Each sorority has a two-story, 10,400-square-foot sorority house. Chapter rooms for the four National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) sororities—Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.—are also included in Greek Village. In November, the University of Central Arkansas launched an initiative called the “Greek 100” to commemorate a century of Greek life on the campus and to continue engagement with UCA alumni. Profiles of Greek alumni who were initiated through university chapters of the fraternities and sororities in the Interfraternity Council, Independent Greek Council, Panhellenic Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council are featured at uca.edu/greek100. The College of Business maintained its accreditation from the AACSB International. AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5 percent of the more than 16,000 schools worldwide granting business degrees. UCA was the only higher education institution to receive a $3 million gift from the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program, enabling the university to endow a chaired faculty position in the College of Business to support and expand the supply chain logistics management program. ■

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Home to: Henderson State University Population: 10,716 Nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, Arkadelphia has many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There is also no shortage of cultural activities, performances and athletic competitions. Arkadelphia is just eight miles from DeGray Lake, a 13,800acre lake that offers swimming, fishing, water sports, golfing, camping facilities, wildlife and spectacular views. Arkadelphia is only 30 minutes from Hot Springs. The town has many dining options that welcome college students. Arkadelphia is also an Amtrak stop.

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Home to: Lyon College Population: 10,248 Located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains on the beautiful White River, the community provides a safe and welcoming setting for Lyon College and its students. The oldest surviving city in the state, Batesville boasts three National Register Historic Districts and is home to an award-winning, regionally focused history museum. Other amenities include two art galleries in

the downtown area, several antique stores, an active symphony league and a community theater group. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy abundant opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, camping, caving, rock climbing, water skiing, scenic photography, fishing and hunting.

be found. The Heber Springs campus is located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain near beautiful Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River allowing for fishing, swimming, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities. And the Little Rock Air Force Base campus is located in Jacksonville, a stone’s throw from North Little Rock attractions.

BEEBE

BENTONVILLE

Home to: Arkansas State University-Beebe Population: 7,898 A small hometown with easy access to Little Rock, North Little Rock and Conway, Beebe has been the fastest growing city in White County for 12 years in a row. Community spirit is on ready display here, as evidenced by the many community events on the calendar. The college itself provides a great deal of community attractions including the Centennial Bank Concert-Lecture Series, theater productions, music performances and an art gallery. The school’s active Student Life Organization plans many on-campus activities and social clubs especially for students staying on campus in the residence halls. The university’s satellite campuses also feature their own brand of charm and activities. In Searcy, the county seat, numerous opportunities for shopping, dining and recreational fun can

Home to: Northwest Arkansas Community College Population: 40,167 (Nearly 500,000 in northwest Arkansas corridor) Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, Bentonville and the nearby communities of Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale have produced a unique environment. The influx of people from other parts of the country has created a diverse cultural population, thanks to the presence of several major corporate headquarters including Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt. The natural beauty of the region is outstanding and miles of trails connecting the various communities helps the hiker or mountain biker get out and enjoy them up close. Off the trail, visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, take in a concert at Walmart AMP pavilion, cheer the Razorback football team during home games or catch an Arkansas Naturals baseball game. In addition to the main campus in Bentonville, NWACC offers courses at the Washington County Center and The Jones Center for Families in Springdale, the Regional Technology Center in Fayetteville, The Center for Nonprofits in Rogers, Farmington High School and online. More than 1,000 high school students took concurrent classes for college credit last fall semester.

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Home to: University of Central Arkansas Population: 58,908 Conway is home to a beautiful and historic downtown community as well as a vibrant arts community that provides a plethora of free and ticketed events throughout the year. With walking trails, art galleries, a multitude of dining and shopping venues and local theaters, Conway offers activities for every unique individual. Among the many attractions are Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, the state’s only professional Shakespeare Company; Blackbird Academy of Arts, a not-for-profit arts education center offering programs and performances for children and adults and Reynolds Performance Hall, a 1,200-seat, state-of-the-art theatre on the UCA campus presenting performing arts programming to the entire central Arkansas community. As for community events, don’t miss the one-and-only Toad Suck Daze, home of the “The World Championship Toad Races” part of the largest free-admission family festival in the state. The festival attracts 160,000 over three days for food, music, a fun run and various other events.

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FAYETTEVILLE

Home to: The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Population: 74,000 You’re never at a loss of something to do in Fayetteville. For a taste of the outdoors, check out one of the city’s 40 parks, including the newest, a regional sports park at Mount Kessler. The city’s trail system includes about 30 miles of paved trail and 20 miles of singletrack mountain bike and hiking trails. Within an hour’s drive are Devil’s Den State Park, Lake Wedington Recreational Area, Beaver Lake, the Buffalo National River and the Ozark Highlands Trail. Closer to campus, check out George’s Majestic Lounge for live music or Fayetteville Farmers Market open on the town square three days per week. And of, course campus activities abound with Razorback athletics, arts and culture, music and recreation. The Northwest Arkansas region is home to many Fortune 500 companies, such as Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, which provide strong collaboration in research for U of A professors and wide opportunities for students who want to pursue internships. U of A’s service-learning program is integrated with coursework and sends students out into the global community to put their coursework into action while the campus Volunteer Action Center involves students in dozens of projects that help local residents.

FORT SMITH

Home to: University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Population: 87,000 Despite a population of almost 90,000, Fort Smith retains its small-town charm and atmosphere with abundant natural scenery and plenty of attractions. Parks, trails, festivals, free events, shopping, dining and entertainment options are all within reach, as are abundant opportunities for student internships and employment after graduation. The city of Fort Smith, local organizations and UAFS work together in numerous ways that enhance quality of place and further economic development. Through its Center for Business and Professional Development and a number of ad hoc programs, UAFS provides technical and professional training to targeted groups in the workforce to close the skills gap in high-demand disciplines

such as medical billing, commercial driving and industrial maintenance. The Babb Center for Student Professional Development acts as a conduit for students to network and find employment with local companies. The center helps students develop professional skills and provides networking opportunities with partner companies, including Walmart, ArcBest, Tyson and J.B. Hunt.

HOT SPRINGS

Home to: National Park College Population: 35,680 Hot Springs is a vibrant arts and tourism community with something to do every weekend. The city’s event calendar is always full of fun things such as music festivals, poetry slams, concerts, art galleries and award-winning restaurants throughout the year. Hot Springs is large enough to have great shopping and restaurants, but small enough to feel like a cozy community. NPC has a great relationship with the community and maintains a unique agreement with the city’s sports leagues that allows student intramural teams to play in the city leagues. Local industry partners are extremely supportive of the college’s events and programs, often donating time and resources to help with events, like the Young Manufacturers Camp, Kid’s College, candidate forums and dozens of scholarships. Garland County has many employment opportunities in health care, education, tourism and hospitality. NPC Career Services hosts many employers on campus throughout the year as well as at the annual Job Fair in the spring. Employers network with students and alumni to connect them to employment opportunities. Many employers also speak to classes and serve on campus advisory boards.

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Home to: Arkansas State University Population: 71,551 Jonesboro’s Parks and Recreation Department manages 20 parks that total just over 900 acres. With dozens of athletic fields, water features, community centers, recreation programs and events, the Parks Department offers something for nearly everyone. Downtown Jonesboro is a beautiful district with an amazing culture and a ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT COLLEGE GUIDE www.arktimes.com AUGUST 18, 2016 37 arktimes.com AUGUST 18, 2016 57

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historic past. The music lover and patron of the visual and performing arts will want to check out The Forum community theater or The Foundation of Arts for lessons in dance, art, and theater. The city’s state-of-the-art performance facility, The Fowler Center, is hosts more than a dozen professional performances each year and is home to the Arkansas State University Theater Department.

LITTLE ROCK

Home to: University of Arkansas Little Rock, Baptist Health College, Philander Smith College Population: 731,612 (greater Little Rock/North Little Rock metro) Kiplinger’s magazine put Little Rock atop the list of Top 10 places to live in the U.S., and as the state’s capital city, Little Rock offers all the expected benefits of a metropolitan center including access

east of Monticello currently being restored under the direction of UAM faculty members. Lake Monticello provides water sports and trophy bass fishing as well.

dents and their families say they chose SAU because of the caring atmosphere and the close-knit community that makes both the school and the town safe, caring, and family-like. Centrally located to both outdoor activities and urban attractions in Texarkana, El Dorado, Shreveport, and Little Rock, much of what makes Magnolia special involves shared events with the university starting with the annual Blue and Gold Day at the Magnolia square that draws thousands to welcome the Mulerider students back to town. Magnolia has also embraced a growing community involvement organization started at SAU in 2014 called Making Magnolia Blossom (MMB). MMB brings together campus and community members to volunteer together at cleanup and economic improvement events each year. Another major annual event is Celebration of Lights where the entire community comes

NORTH LITTLE ROCK

Home to: Pulaski Technical College, Shorter College Population: 62,304 As a first-class, urban playground, North Little Rock draws people of all ages, interests and lifestyles with its small-town atmosphere and large-city offerings. With quality entertainment, great restaurants, attractions, shopping, beautiful scenery and hospitalityfocused hotels, North Little Rock offers something unexpected around every corner. The historic Argenta District on the city’s original main street offers bars, restaurants and a growing brewpub scene, as well as Farmer’s Markets and arts and entertainment in a one-of-akind setting. Nearby, catch a show at Verizon Arena or spend an evening at Dickey Stephens Park to cheer on the hometown Arkansas Travelers. Other points of interest throughout the city’s neighborhoods include the unique shops in Park Hill, the gardens at the Old Mill, shopping at McCain Mall and the largest park in the area, Burns Park, offering everything from walking and jogging to softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, horseback riding and even a skateboard park.

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Historic Arkansas Museum in downtown Little Rock. to cultural, business, government and historically significant resources and attractions. The famed River Market District, one of the top spots for live music venues, dining, and community events, headlines entertainment options. Free options abound such as outdoor movies, jazz concerts and the nearby Arkansas Arts Center. Near the River Market runs the Arkansas River Trail System where walkers, cyclists and joggers take advantage of the scenic, 15.6-mile loop from the Clinton Presidential Bridge via North Little Rock to the Big Dam Bridge and back. Pinnacle Mountain or a relaxing float down the Maumelle River await nearby. The professional possibilities are nearly endless thanks to the presence of Acxiom, Caterpiller Inc., Windstream, Arkansas governmental offices, Southwest Power Pool, Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Heifer International, just to name a few.

MAGNOLIA

Home to: Southern Arkansas University Population: 12,000 “Hometown” and “community” are commonly used to describe Southern Arkansas University and Magnolia. Many incoming stu-

together for a Christmas meal, caroling, singing, games for children, pictures with Santa, snow globes for everyone and a train for children to ride.

MONTICELLO

Home to: University of Arkansas-Monticello Population: 9,467 Students looking for a slower pace and relaxed family atmosphere over the crowd of a large city will appreciate Monticello’s southern charm. The best example of “town and gown” cooperation is the SEARK Concert Association and its annual schedule of performances hosted by the university. SEARK officials work in close cooperation with the UAM Division of Music to bring the performing arts to the community in the form of concerts and theatrical productions. UAM also hosts other community events, including the annual Drew County Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Log-A-Load for Kids annual fundraiser for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. UAM has also played host to the Arkansas Mission of Mercy, which provides free dental care to thousands of Arkansans. Local points of interest include Drew County Historical Museum and Hollywood Plantation, an 1846 antebellum plantation home

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Home to: University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff Population: 49,094 Pine Bluff is known for being the industrial, entertainment and recreational leader for southeast Arkansas. Located in the mid-south region, it serves as a major trade center within the state. The city provides a warm atmosphere, performing arts, sports and outdoor activities. One of the most anticipated events of the year in Pine Bluff is UAPB Homecoming Week. Alumni, fans and friends of the institution plan a year in advance to attend activities. The estimated economic impact of the celebration totals more than $1 million dollars in revenue. Campus and community entertainment options include Arts and Sciences Center for Southeast Arkansas, Harbor City Gumbo Festival, Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends, Boo on the Bayou Halloween Celebration, King Cotton Classic, water sports, bass fishing, baseball, golf, tennis and Golden Lion athletics. Area landmarks and attractions include James Hayes Art Glass, downtown murals depicting the history of Pine Bluff, Japanese Garden located in the Pine Bluff Civic Center, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Historical Museum, Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame, Arkansas Railroad Museum and Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center.

RUSSELLVILLE

Home to: Arkansas Tech University Population: 27,920 “Welcoming” is the first word that comes to many people’s minds when describing Russellville, a friendly place that is large enough to offer the amenities of modern life and small enough to maintain a sense of community. Outdoor recreation is king here, including Lake Dardanelle State Park, Mount Nebo State Park, Bona Dea Trails and numerous other venues within a short drive of campus, affording students the chance to connect with nature through biking, climbing, fishing and hiking. The university enjoys tremendous support from area communities. One of the most visible signs of this is “Paint the Town Green and Gold,” which is a shared venture between ATU and the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce, which has its own committee dedicated to promoting the school. The week-long event welcomes new and returning Arkansas Tech students to Russellville while encouraging members of the community to show their support for the institution. ■

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courses at private, for-profit institutions that term, with 35 per-

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cent of all students enrolled solely online. Arkansas’ colleges and

ing to the National Center for Education Statistics. Almost

universities have invested heavily in online options to meet cur-

a million students enrolled exclusively in distance education

rent and future demand, as illustrated on the following pages.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE

The Online College offers students the opportunity to earn a variety of degrees, some completely online while others are a combination of online, Internet-assisted, and/or traditional classes. The Online College offers several degrees that can be earned 100 percent online. These include Associate of General Studies, Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems, Associate of Science in Education, Associate of Science in Business, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.

ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

A-State Online is the university’s online campus and its 25 programs represent the most in-demand degrees and certificates in its catalogue. Courses offered online are the same as the courses on campus, resulting in the same degree earned through face-to-face classes on the physical campus. Arkansas State University currently supports more than 3,000 students nationwide through A-State Online, facilitating a combination of instruction, self-study and peer-to-peer interaction in an online learning network. A-State Online students interact with classmates though chat, video conferencing, phone calls, email, social media, bulletin boards and more. All online programs are developed and evaluated with the goal of providing students a curriculum that focuses on their future career based on the latest industry trends and an engaging and diverse network of peers. Courses are taught by highly respected and expert faculty members and supported by academic advisers and help-desk support.

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The College’s accredited Associate of Arts degree is available in its entirety online. The college first began offering online instruction in 1997 and continually adds courses to its online curriculum. Flexibility is the number one advantage for online options, including both time flexibility and location flexibility. Students can eliminate travel time and study in their pajamas at home if they so choose. The family-work-life balance is easier to achieve with online classes.

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Distance learning courses are offered through every academic department, attracting traditional college students between the ages of 18 and 25, non-traditional students such as working adults with families and high school students taking college level courses to get a jump start on their college studies. EACC’s online courses utilize Internet-based technologies such as e-mail, web pages and other online collaboration tools. Students can access course materials online, take exams, receive online tutoring, and communicate with the instructor via the Internet. Business, math, allied health and humanities distance learn-

ing courses have been offered at EACC for over 10 years and the school has recently been approved to offer an Associate of Arts degree fully online. The number of online course offerings increases each semester. Hybrid courses are also offered, which allows students to attend traditional classes, with a portion of the course delivered online. Lecture capture technology allows our instructors to place live lectures within the content of an online or hybrid class. Students may also use this technology to learn and share ideas in groups. Similarly, online instructors have the benefit of experimenting with new technologies in our Distance Learning Resource Lab. This lab was created specifically for full-time and adjunct faculty use. The Distance Learning Resource Lab provides an avenue to allow instructors to test new, innovative technologies for use in their online classrooms.

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Henderson State University has been offering courses with online components since the late 1990s and has grown to offer 10 degree and licensure programs in a fully online format. Many other courses throughout the university are offered fully or partially online as well. Technology-leveraged learning in all its modes —fully online, hybrid, and enhanced—aims to increase both access and flexibility, while maintaining a high degree of quality instruction.

Henderson State University has been offering courses with online components since the late 1990s and has grown to offer 10 degree and licensure programs in a fully online format.

JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY

JBU’s online programs are a flexible means for working adults to earn a degree. Online courses offer students the convenience of access to quality academic course material and instruction, while learning in their preferred location and environment. JBU offers online bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, liberal arts, management, accounting and psychology, as well as master’s degree programs in leadership and ethics (MBA), international business (MBA), collaborative design (MFA), leadership and ethics (MS) and higher education (MA). JBU also offers various online courses in graduate counseling, as well as undergraduate courses.

NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE

The college offers a variety of e-learning options, including web-enhanced face-to-face instruction, blended coursework combining online and traditional instruction and fully online classes. These options have been available for more than a decade and new courses are being developed continuously. All forms of e-learning are provided through Blackboard. Fully online classes provide students with flexibility to attend classes on their own schedule; blended classes free students’ schedules by reducing the amount of time they must come to campus for class, and web-enhanced classes provide more interaction and support for students and allow the instructor to respond to student needs as they arise. NPC has developed an innovative Blackboard Student Training program that is required for all students to complete prior to starting courses at the college. Faculty is required to have a Blackboard presence; at minimum with syllabus, grades, attendance and a link to library resources. The school has developed a student-friendly course template creating a uniform environment for all students across campus.

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Students can take advantage of multiple access points for Henderson courses which are administered through a learning management system, a collaborate tool for synchronous classrooms, a lecture capture option, publisher-provided interactive e-learning and text book modules, on-demand video and other digital resources from the library. Henderson State has established an instructional designer position within the Instructional Technology Office which supports Henderson faculty as they leverage technology to create a broader range of learning opportunities for students, across multiple instructional modalities. The Instructional Technology staff also works hand-in-hand with the faculty-led Teaching and Learning Center to provide training and ongoing faculty development.

NWACC’S extensive online program offers more than 110 different classes and four degree programs fully online and five additional hybrid degree programs that are 95 percent online. The school began offering online classes in 2000. All online credit classes at NWACC are fully accredited and transferable to other higher education institutions. All NWACC students may take classes on campus, online or both, an attractive option for busy non-traditional adult students. Most online classes are administered through Blackboard. The college also offers many student and academic support services online including tech support, online tutoring, proctored testing, library services and the campus bookstore. NWACC continues to refine its distance learning offerings with more engaging multimedia content and upgrades to the learning management system. Online classes comprise nearly 25 percent of course offerings in the Spring and Fall terms, and nearly 90 percent of graduates have taken at least one online class.

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Online courses at Pulaski Technical College are facilitated by instructors and follow the semester schedule’s beginning and ending dates. Online courses, including hybrid courses, web-enhanced programs and webinars, are designed to give students access to quality education at a convenient time and location. Online courses at PTC are delivered through a variety of course management systems. These course management systems provide instructors and students with access to course

content, assignments, discussion boards, mail, chat rooms, whiteboards, quizzes and exams. Pulaski Tech supports distance learning through Blackboard. Students access the full range of digital services through MyPTC portal. All PTC students receive a Pulaski Technical College e-mail address, which is required for all communications with the school and instructors. Updates regarding classes, registration, financial aid, campus events and more are also communicated through the campus email.

SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY

SAU has 13 fully online programs; its first fully online program was approved by the Higher Learning Commission in September, 2005. Academic departments provide oversight and management of program content and delivery providing a more satisfying student experience. The Online Student Primer provides students an in-depth introduction to becoming a successful online learner. In addition, SAU provides a self-paced Blackboard orientation, giving students the opportunity to test drive an

online course before taking a real online course. SAU provides a webpage resource for students to access instructions, technical requirements, support resources and Blackboard tutorials. Information Technology Services provides an in-house help desk during normal working hours. AELearn is the 24/7 Blackboard help desk solution that assists students and faculty with technical issues. E-advising services are available and can be requested via an online form. The Tutoring Center uses the web-based online tutoring program, Net-tutor. The SAU Writing Center offers face-to-face hours and online support for students. Magale Library’s Online and Distance Student Resources and Services webpage provides access to electronic journals, newspapers, books and other materials. Magale also provides online instructional video tutorials on how to get started researching, locating and using resources.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FAYETTEVILLE

At the University of Arkansas Global Campus, a team of instructional designers, academic technologists, media-production specialists and specialists in a range of learning technologies have supported development and delivery of the university’s catalog of online programs. As a result, the U of A has developed 30 bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degree programs either completely or primarily delivered online, as well as certificate and licensure programs across a variety of academic colleges and schools on the Fayetteville campus. The number of students studying exclusively online has grown to 2,746 during the 2015-16 school year, up from 1,216 in 2013, and more than 12,800 students were taking at least one online class during the 2015-16 school year. Students who study online take courses from the same academic departments that offer degree programs on the Fayetteville campus and have access to the same academic resources and support. The university continually enhances its technology and teaching strategies to enrich learning environments. Among the innovations is investment in the Tesseract Center for Immersive Environments and Game Design, animated graphics to present complex concepts like chemical reactions and supply-chain management and video services to bring lectures to students in a virtual environment. The U of A realigned the Global Campus as a support unit in 2012 to enhance and expand online, distance and workforce education. This realignment and the commitment of the academic colleges and schools to produce online offerings enables the U of A to better meet the needs of its students, today and in the future.

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Online course offerings numbered 186 last fall and 201 last spring; since offering its first online courses 16 years ago, the program has grown to offer five fully-online undergraduate and one master’s program. The school’s RN to BSN program was the first program to be

offered 100 percent online. Distance learning courses are delivered via Blackboard. Students can access library resources, chat with other students, faculty and academic advisors and take quizzes and exams from a distance. Constantly evolving, the school is in the process of implementing all of the Blackboard technology modules which include Blackboard Collaborate, allowing web conferencing and instant messaging and Blackboard mobile, designed specifically to help students react quickly to changes in the course. Thanks to the online programs supported by UAFS, the large percentage of the UAFS students with full-time jobs and family responsibilities can fulfill their dreams of acquiring a baccalaureate degree while maintaining full-time employment status by taking their courses during their less-busy hours.

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A pioneer in the area of online learning, UALR today offers more than 450 online courses each semester and at a reduced rate. Online courses may also allow students to work through to a degree at a faster pace than the traditional university courses. The majority of students at UALR have a mix of traditional classes and online courses. UALR Online regularly expands offerings from 10 fully-online degree and certificate programs to 19 effective in Fall 2016. One advantage to UALR’s system is that it allows fully-online students the option of visiting the physical campus if the student wants to meet with a professor, gain career mentoring or use library resources on campus. UALR’s Ottenheimer Library works closely with UALR online students to provide access to important databases within various disciplines for research and, via the library reciprocity program, affords online students library privileges in other parts of the state. The Office of Scholarly Technology and Resources (STaR) provides tremendous support for navigating a course online, testing and submitting assignments. STaR also provides hands-on training for faculty dealing with course design and tips for teaching online. UALR holds an Academy for Online Teaching Excellence, an opportunity for faculty to not only learn details of technology and design, but to share ideas and venture to innovative areas within their discipline online.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO

UAM’s distance learning programs are National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited and approved by the Arkansas Department of Education. Courses are taught by experts who have practical experience in the subject matter. All programs are 100 percent online with no residency requirement. The catalog of courses includes three bachelor, 15 master’s and six endorsement pro-

grams administered by UAM’s Instructional Technology department which supports both students and faculty. Online courses have been a part of the curriculum since 1998, and today utilize the latest version of Blackboard. The course management system enables mass notification to students and staff, group collaborative projects with voice and visual interaction, mobile learning from anywhere and data analytics to better facilitate student success. Data analytics helps faculty monitor student progress and students have greater access to learning tools. New online curriculum is being developed constantly, both blended and entirely online,

UAM’s distance learning programs are National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited and approved by the Arkansas Department of Education.

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Advantages of UAPB’s e-learning system include flexibility, engagement and innovation. Online courses are administered through the learning management system Blackboard Learn and give students more ways to engage their instructors and peers. Several departments from among the five schools at the university offer online courses. Mobile Learn is designed to assist in developing a total learning experience with greater potential to improve quality of teaching and student success overall. An intuitive learning management system, it allows flexibility along with asynchronous learning. Mobile Learn allows students to remain actively involved in extracurricular activities and stay connected to learning by accessing, reviewing and submitting assignments on the go. Through this innovative technology UAPB engages more students in exciting new ways, reaching them on their terms and devices and connecting more effectively. Keeping students informed, involved and collaborating together builds a better education experience by allowing the university to reach people on their preferred devices anywhere and by opening up technology and removing barriers to improve performance in real time. ■ ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT COLLEGE GUIDE www.arktimes.com AUGUST 18, 2016 41 arktimes.com AUGUST 18, 2016 61

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Historically black colleges provide top education with cultural flavor A

rkansas’Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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cation community. Steeped in history and culture

College in Little Rock, Shorter College in North

and distinguished for the quality of instruction, HBCU

Little Rock and the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff

institutions offer a unique educational opportunity.

PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

Founded in 1877 as Walden Seminary, Philander Smith College is the first historically black, four-year college in Arkansas, the first historically black college to be accredited by a regional accrediting institution and the first attempt west of the Mississippi River to make education available to freedmen. Re-named in honor of a generous patron, Philander Smith College was chartered as a four-year college on March 3, 1883.

Philander Smith soon established a reputation for innovation. Unlike similar schools popping up at the time, PSC resisted a national trend of educating African Americans only in “practical”subjects such as carpentry or agriculture, choosing instead to include courses in journalism and advertising composition with vocational classes. In the late 1880s and the 1890s, the college offered courses in Greek, Latin, algebra, and natural philosophy. Moral and religious education, including prayer meetings and Bible studies, was required. Tuition was free for pre-ministerial

students and a dollar a month for everyone else. Through changing times, Philander Smith College has continued to grow and remain relevant. Successful capital campaigns have brought new buildings and the astute leadership of its line of presidents has kept the school connected in the wider Little Rock community. The school offers degrees in nearly 20 majors across five academic divisions and the office of continuing study. Notable graduates of Philander Smith include Dr. Joycelyn Elders, former U.S. surgeon general; Rev. James H. Cone, professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York; Lottie Shackelford, Little Rock’s first woman mayor; and professional athletes Elijah Pitts and Hubert “Geese” Ausbie.

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Established as Branch Normal in 1875 as a branch of what would later be known as the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, UAPB came to Pine Bluff in Jefferson County as a stand-alone teachers’ college. The first year the school welcomed seven students and within seven years had produced the first black college degree holder, conferred in 1882, and 10 more between 1882 and 1895. Its first assistant teacher, hired in 1889, was Rufus C. Childress, the first graduate of Philander Smith College in Little Rock. In 1922 the school developed into a multidisciplinary institution, a move reflected in the 1925 name change to Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical and Normal College (AM&N). In 1929, it became a standard four-year college. In 1972, AM&N was changed to University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff to coincide with the school merging into the university system. Today, UAPB also operates off-campus sites at Lake Village (Chicot County), Marianna (Lee

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SHORTER COLLEGE

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Scipio A. Jones and Daisy Gatson Bates are Shorter College graduates. County), North Little Rock (Pulaski County), and Lonoke (Lonoke County). It offers bachelor’s degrees in agriculture, fisheries and human sciences, arts and sciences, business and management, education and rehabilitation services. The graduate program awards master of education and the master of science degrees, including aquaculture and fisheries and addiction studies.

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Originally named the Minister’s Institute, Arkansas Baptist College was founded in 1884. The school’s primary objectives were to raise the educational level within African American ministry and aid the state in making higher education available to young black men and women. Today, Religious Studies continues to be one of the college’s major areas of matriculation. Arkansas Baptist College is a four-year historically black liberal arts institution that offers two- and four-year degree programs. It is the only black Baptist higher education institution west of the Mississippi River. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and affiliated with the Consolidated Missionary Baptist State Convention of Arkansas. As one of Arkansas’ most affordable institutions of higher education, the college strives to attract students who desire a personal approach to their education with smaller classes, dedicated instructors, a sense of community and spiritual values and principles integrated throughout their collegiate experience. Its stated mission is “Arkansas Baptist College prepares students for a life of service grounded in academic scholarship, the liberal arts tradition, social responsibility, Christian development and preparation for employment in a global community.”

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With alums such as Scipio A. Jones, a former slave and civil rights lawyer, and Daisy Gatson Bates, civil rights champion and supporter of the 1957 integration of Little Rock Central High School, Shorter College has etched its name indelibly in the struggle for equal rights and social justice. Founded in 1886 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) under the name Bethel Institute, Shorter College has a long and well-traveled history. Originally established to educate freedmen and to train teachers from its campus in downtown Little Rock, the college relocated to Arkadelphia five years later where it was chartered Shorter University in 1894. The school then relocated back to central Arkansas’ Argenta neighborhood of North Little Rock in 1898, where it changed its name to Shorter College in 1903 and remains to this day. Shorter College remained a four-year school until the 1950s when it changed to a two-year institution. Enrollment in the 1920s reached 800-plus students and 200 applicants turned away due to lack of space. For decades, Shorter students were immediately recognizable by the school’s strict dress code of navy blue serge suits with matching Oxford hats for women and navy blue jackets, trousers and caps for men. The school faced hard times in the 1980s and 1990s, struggling financially and ultimately losing its accreditation, but an agreement with fellow HBCU University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff helped provide academic support while leadership worked to raise funds and restore accreditation. That goal was accomplished in 2013 and today, at more than 400 students, the historic school continues as one of higher education’s great comeback success stories. ■

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Safety ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE

ASU-Beebe has been ranked number one among Safest Colleges and Universities by StateUniversity.com and maintains a University Police Department on all three of its campuses. The police officers are fully certified and authorized to protect the persons and property of students and of the university community. ASU-Beebe implemented a new alert system to notify students and employees of emergency situations. The alerts are delivered by phone, text, email, social media, website notification, loud speaker announcements and classroom computer screen takeover. Security awareness and crime prevention programs are conducted by University Police throughout the year.

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A-State’s University Police Department was ranked in the top 10 nationally in a recent online survey, and cited by the Associated Press as one of a handful of universities requiring all students to participate in active threat training. Since 2010, more than 10,000 students participated in over 100 active shooter train-

Officials have worked to enhance the university’s relationship with the National Weather Service office in Memphis resulting in Arkansas State becoming the first university or college in Arkansas to earn National Weather Service Ambassador status. Arkansas State is partnering with local community leaders to promote new types of training, such as Dr. Spencer Guinn of Jonesboro Orthopedics and Sports Medicine who hosts bleeding control courses, the first of their kind among Arkansas colleges and universities.

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Safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Lyon College. Officers secure campus property after business hours, respond to complaints from faculty, staff, and students, enforce campus policies and maintain order on campus. Officers also serve as a liaison to local police and emergency service authorities.

JBU was ranked No. 1 safest college in Arkansas by Niche.com. JBU has security officers on campus 24 hours a day and offers late-night shuttle services for students. JBU’s campus safety staff officers have years of law enforcement and security experience, and are committed to the safety of our students and our campus. The team has excellent working relationships with local police, fire and EMS services in the Siloam Springs area.

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Henderson has implemented several safety measures in service to students, faculty, staff and guests. These include the recent addition of the Alertus Emergency Mass Notification System that includes 26 alert beacons in academic buildings and the ability to scroll emergency messages on computer screens. The school has also installed 12 outdoor emergency call phones across the campus and an outdoor warning notification system and siren that uses prerecorded messages to alert

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NPC contracts with the Garland County Sheriff’s deputy and a private security firm to provide armed security guards and uses an opt-in “all-call” text/email/phone call system to notify the campus community about threats or violent weather. Also, NPC is equipped with a campus-wide loudspeaker system. NPC has mandatory orientation for all new students, during which students are briefed on campus safety, Title IX law and the college’s no-tolerance sexual harassment policy. Each semester, workshops in SafeZone LGBTQ awareness are offered to faculty and staff. In fall 2016, these workshops will be offered for student participation. Enhancing the security force is the physical location of National Park College, located on Mid-America Boulevard between a station of the Piney Volunteer Fire Department and the Garland County Department of Emergency Management.

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ing classes as a part of the A-State First-Year Experience course. A-State provides training to students on other important safety issues including Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) involving both classroom and practical exercises on preventing assault. UPD also meets with student groups and tests the university’s emergency alert system once a month by sending out safety tips.

the campus of an active emergency alert. The Rave Alert emergency mass notification system also sends text messages and emails in the event of active shooter, violent weather or other emergencies. Reddie Rides utilizes golf carts to safely transport students during the evening hours. Henderson police officers are on duty 24 hours a day.

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One of the newest safety features on Ozarka College’s four campuses got a chance to show just how important it was in an emergency situation this spring. When a student with a preexisting health condition started to feel dizzy, faculty members swung into action, performing CPR and eventually employing the school’s AED defibrillator, avoiding tragedy. In 2015, Ozarka College was awarded a $46,909 Blue & You Foundation grant to purchase 30 first aid kits, 16 automated external defibrillators and train up to 11 personnel as CPR/AED instructors who would in turn train all of Ozarka College’s administration, faculty and staff. All employees are certified to administer CPR and use the AED on all four Ozarka campus locations in Mountain View, Mammoth Springs, Melbourne and Ash Flat.

PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Matters of campus safety and security fall to the PTC Police and Public Safety Departments. To fulfill its mission, PTC Police has developed and maintains performance standards that ensure the department’s functions are performed in an effective, efficient, consistent and fair manner. In addition, PTC PD developed its own active shooter protocols as well as detailed procedures

for reporting emergencies and what to do and where to go to remain safe until the all-clear. The college utilizes the Rave Alert system to maintain communications during active emergencies.

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The first line of defense is the University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD), the first accredited police department in Arkansas. The department has added campus security patrols separate from the law-enforcement division to provide an extra layer of safety. UAPD pursues a strategy of prevention and education to help students recognize things they can do to increase their own safety and deter crime. The university provides emergency notification through RazAlert, sending key messages by text, email and voice to all campus community members whenever an imminent threat is posed. The university also offers the Guardian app for smart phones, which offers several safety features. The Associated Student Government operates a safe-ride program for students and campus escorts are available for any student who is out at night. Along with this are phone kiosks across campus and well-lit pedestrian walkways. Residence halls require card identification to enter. The Substance Education and Alcohol Resources Office works collaboratively across many departments, giving presentations to freshmen about alcohol and other drug use, risk reduction strategies, bystander intervention strategies, the signs of alcohol poisoning and how to react to this type of emergency situation. During the school year, Razorback Transit provides free transportation across Fayetteville into the evening hours. The university also offers a Safe Ride program for late night periods. U of A also offers information regarding campus resources to handle stress and the transition into college life, as well as recovery services such as SMART Recovery meetings weekly and wellness coaching for individuals who are having difficulty managing college life.

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Sexual assault and rape prevention efforts are a shared educational venture of University Police and Student Affairs. The Title IX office coordinates efforts and delivers training during New Student Orientation and has ongoing efforts throughout the year. The university’s policies are communicated through its web page and training that is fully supported by the administration. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Police Department serves the campus community with full-time police services,

The UCA Police Department also partners with LeadsOnline LLC’s citizen property inventory system ReportIt and participates in their nationwide program “Operation ID” which demonstrates how to discourage burglary and theft of valuables.

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Resident halls and on-campus apartments are monitored 24/7 with a live supervised fire alert system while a new outdoor/ indoor camera system monitors all residence facilities and campus proper. Additionally, residence halls feature desk assistants and card access. Visitors to residence halls are required to provide ID and observe posted visiting hours. Residence halls also have an Adopt-a-Cop program where an officer makes regular visits and mentors the hall, providing support to desk assistants, resident assistants and resident directors who all complete mandatory training at regular intervals. The university also takes steps to educate students on matters of safe behaviors, including a mandatory freshman/new student orientation class encompassing Title IX training, sexual assault prevention, mandated reporting and safe behaviors, among others. SAU observes Sexual Assault Prevention Week with activities that all freshman are required to attend. The full-time University Police Department operates 24/7 to handle issues, escort students and respond to calls through the dispatch center accessible by phones or panic buttons placed around campus. SAU alerts the wider community to emergencies through RAVE, Alertus Express and warning sirens with public address capabilities.

staffed with state-certified police officers 24/7. The department offers safety escorts, lighting tours and emergency phone locations. The Rave Guardian App provides communication from smart phones for building locks and unlocks while active shooter, severe weather and natural disaster threats are communicated via the Lion’s Alert. This emergency mass alert system allows notification to cell phone via text, home phone, messaging and email. New students are educated through New Student Orientation as well as Cub Camp regarding safe behaviors. Ongoing educational outreach efforts through housing and Greek Life address these concerns as well. Community law enforcement and emergency resources enhance on-campus safety measures.

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As violence on campuses across the country has increased, UALR Police and the campus’ Safety Task Force are committed to increasing security measures to keep the campus secure. An emergency alert system has been initiated, which sends notifications to students and employees by text, phone, and email during an emergency or crisis. Campus transit transports students from their apartments and residence halls to and from classrooms and other buildings and emergency “blue light” telephones are placed throughout campus to call Public Safety. The UALR Department of Public Safety provides a full range of police services 24/7 including police escort services to and from classrooms at night and personal defense and crime prevention training. Campus Police also participate in active shooter training. UALR’s Green Dot program is designed to prevent powerbased personal violence, such as sexual assault, stalking, bullying and harassment. Students and employees participate in training across campus to become Green Dot ambassadors. All acts of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct as defined by this policy are prohibited. UALR employees and students participate in online Title IX training each year to gain a better understanding of and to report acts of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and sexual misconduct.

Emergency Blue Light Phones located throughout campus, free Safe Walk escorts by campus police, and numerous video surveillance cameras located in common areas throughout the premises help keep students secure at all times of the day or night. The University Police Department has primary responsibility for campus safety on campus and areas immediately adjacent to campus, providing a full range of aroundthe-clock services. UAM has partnered with Rave Wireless to provide the UAMAlert emergency notification system which can rapidly provide mass notifications during natural disasters or other emergencies. UAMAlert also features Eyewitness, which provides anonymous text-based crime tips, thus enhancing the campus watch by offering faculty, staff and students absolute anonymity. In addition to providing incoming freshmen and new students training on safety and security issues, Office of Residence Life extends the training into the residence halls with various presentations and materials on maintaining personal safety and residence hall security and promoting a common theme of security awareness and crime prevention. Office of Judicial Affairs provides educational programs for prevention and awareness of rape, domestic and dating violence and stalking; domestic abuse awareness training is conducted every October and sexual assault awareness training is conducted in April. All trainings and educational programs are available for faculty, staff and students.

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University Police and Public Safety provide 24-hour police services which patrol the campus and dorms. They also provide complimentary shuttle services to and from classes. Flashing pedestrian lights have been installed to warn motorists of pedestrian traffic. Public Safety has a mass notification system that broadcasts campus-wide text messages, emails and voice calls in the event of an emergency. Access control includes a security feature that reads student identification cards and grants them access to their residence hall. Campus safety and security information is provided to all new students during orientation that includes where and how to report crime, how to register to receive RAVE notifications and potentially harmful situations to avoid. Training and awareness is also provided to all residence halls. All faculty, staff and residence hall personnel receive training on sexual assault prevention and reporting.

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In September, the UCA Police Department hosts the annual National Campus Safety Awareness Month with weekly events designed to promote safety across the university campus. National Campus Safety Awareness Month provides programming on issues including sexual assault, the dangers of alcohol and drugs and pedestrian safety. The UCA Police Department also partners with LeadsOnline LLC’s citizen property inventory system ReportIt and participates in their nationwide program“Operation ID”which demonstrates how to discourage burglary and theft of valuables. It provides the UCA community with an online service for property registration and inventory, as well as a way for students to easily identify stolen property, and increases law enforcement’s chances of recovery and conviction. In April, UCA opened a new police substation known as the UCA Police Outreach Center, located near Greek Village. The UCA Police Department will use this new location to train officers and host self-defense classes for students as well as reach out to campus on topics like drug and alcohol awareness and theft prevention. ■

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The Beatles anew Daniel Whelan’s remixes expose hidden treasure in the Fab Four’s catalog. BY JOHN TARPLEY AND JAMES SZENHER

n Christmas Day last year, music fans around the world eagerly anticipated what they thought would be the last release by the greatest band of all time: After years of negotiating and positioning by the band’s publishers, The Beatles’ catalog was finally released on streaming services. But the songs that were finally made available for instant listening were the same versions we’ve been bringing out of our physical media for decades now. Forty-six years after the band’s breakup, do The Beatles have any more surprises left to uncover? Are there really any other goosebumps to be raised for the first time? Well, what if we told you that you could listen to The Beatles for the first time all over again? Sure, the past few years have been rife with remixes, remasters, reimaginings and various rejiggerings of The Beatles catalog from Apple/

Capitol (the son of George Martin, Giles, tinkered with 5.1 remixes in “Beatles +1”), Cirque de Soleil (the “Love” soundtrack) and others. But perhaps no Beatle-reframing endeavor is as irreverent — and definitely not as unauthorized — as the one that’s underway in a tidy house tucked away in Little Rock’s Briarwood neighborhood. For the last decade, the mad genius behind this project, Dr. Daniel J. Whelan, chair of the department of politics and international relations at Hendrix College, has been meticulously reconstructing, remixing and remastering, part-by-part, every song of every album of the entire Beatles catalog. Now, when we say “remix,” most folks think of the club mix of a pop song or maybe a chopped-and-screwed version of a hip-hop track. Instead of reimagining Beatles songs, Whelan works at a more fundamental level, changing

the volume and tonal levels of instrumental and vocal tracks, and sometimes outright reinserting takes that had been vetoed. For some, there can never be a more perfect version of The Beatles’ albums than the ones we’ve grown up with. But there’s some validity to the notion that the stereo mixes made by George Martin weren’t ideal. Stereo was a relatively new invention at the time The Beatles were releasing albums, and Martin’s stereo mixes were pretty mundane, bifurcating the instrumental landscape by simply panning half of the noises into the left channel and the other half into the right. This is why, if you listen to Beatles albums on headphones, they tend to sound a little flat. You can hear all the instruments and vocals perfectly, but there’s no variety or nuance to how the instruments are placed in the stereo field. “On any basic two-channel stereo

recording from the ’60s, you’ll have four or eight instrument or vocal tracks that are mixed into the left and right channels,” Whelan explains. “Some instruments you can only hear in either the left or right, others you can hear in both. So, I might take the drum track that was previously in the left channel and move it to the ‘center.’ Listening to Whelan’s remixes, you get a much more evenly distributed stereo sound, and you can hear — and often, even tactilely feel the difference, as if you’re more enveloped by the individual instruments and vocal lines. Beyond that, he also overturns some of those original editing decisions, changing the shape of many songs by coaxing out instruments that were once buried in the mix; a hidden conga track emerges from “I Want You/She’s So Heavy.” What sounds like a single guitar in “Revolution” is revealed to be two intercoiled riffs when panned to differILLUSTRATION BY BRYAN MOATS

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ent channels. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” becomes even more trippy as Harrison’s tambura swirls around left to right, right to left. Originally, “Strawberry Fields Forever” fades out and then resurfaces at the end, but Whelan was able to find the missing bit and reinsert it. Why, you ask? Because he can. Isn’t this heresy, though? Maybe, but it’s also pretty fun and revealing. What began with a practical need to convert his vinyl collection to digital files gave way to a realization that the software he was using could also be used for audio editing. With that, he started working with his brother, Michael, on a pet project that started when they were kids: mining myriad bootlegs and rarities releases on vinyl, reel-to-reel, cassette, etc., to reassemble the pieces of the great lost Beatles album, “Get Back.” “When Michael was in high school, in 1969, he heard WBCN Boston playing unfinished recordings from the “Get Back” sessions,” Whelan said. “When ‘Let It Be’ came out, he realized it wasn’t the same as what he heard on the radio. So, he started looking for bootlegs.” These legendary “Get Back” sessions — recorded in January 1969 and yielding 402 songs, mostly the skiffle, R&B and country covers that made up the band’s early barroom days — were originally undertaken as a loose attempt to strip the band down and “get back” to their roots. Ultimately these sessions were released as “Let It Be,” complete with a “Wall of Sound” maximalist Phil Spector treatment, giving The Beatles’ final album, and their

catalog, a sense of unresolved tension. “Of course I was a fan of The Beatles, but I wasn’t as into the ‘Get Back’ stuff as Michael. I think once I started putting it all together and looking at the history of how and why this stuff was recorded, that changed,” Whelan said. “In order to appreciate how The Beatles got from the White Album to ‘Abbey Road,’ you have to understand how the ‘Get Back’ sessions helped them to learn how to play together as a band again.” Whelan’s talking about the drawn out “ending” of The Beatles, a story too long and acrimonious to tell here, simultaneously fascinating and depressing. With various members of the band quitting on more than one occasion, there were many points when it seemed like the band would never play together again. They stuck with it, though, and it was worth it — for fans, anyway. Two of the greatest moments of the band’s career probably never would have happened without the struggles of the “Get Back” sessions: the “rooftop concert,” the last time the band performed together live; and “The End,” the final “Abbey Road” track featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison all playing together and taking turns soloing. The Whelan brothers’ 37-year Holy Grail quest to produce an ideal version of “Get Back” with all the pieces remains unfinished, but it has allowed Whelan to amass tracks from the other Beatles albums, alternate versions, bootlegs, etc., which he’s used to remix some of those songs. For a while, Whelan’s remix project was secondary to his

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MUSIC REVIEW opened with an unlikely cover of Blackfoot’s “Train, Train” sprinkled liberally with her own “mule skinner” howl. It all was carefully choreographed so that the Patron Saint of Sequins could glide around like an angel in an icy-white dress that — were it not for everything else about Dolly being so decidedly warm — was straight out of “Frozen.” The 70-year-old icon’s showmanship was in full force. Dolly does not miss a beat; she’s got jokes for days and killer timing, as evidenced by her slam-dunk response to an overzealous crowd member who began shouting during what was clearly “Dolly Storytime”: “Aw, I thought I told you to wait in the truck!” Her band’s sound was as coiffed as her hair, if somewhat karaoke-ified by the drum machine, and the band’s Bransonized harmonies were of the Southern Baptist tabernacle variety — somewhere between the Bill Gaither Trio and a barbershop quartet. As always, Dolly’s pitch was dead-on. She’s got far too much energy and enthusiasm to sing flat. She used an auctioneer voice to rattle off the names of the siblings with whom she grew up in a one-room shack, spread the good word about her work in literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination

Library, and delivered words of comfort to the audience in the introduction to what may be the original anti-bullying anthem, “Coat of Many Colors.” (Eat your heart out, Taylor Swift!) She made jokes that deftly avoided any professions of political allegiances even when riffing about the presidential election, maybe because Dolly audiences tend to range from “Trump Nation” to “Keep Your Rosaries Off Our Ovaries.” She dazzled the audience with the sheer number of instruments she plays — over a dozen, if you count the voice — whipping out a mountain dulcimer, banjo, harmonica, recorder for “Smoky Mountain Memories” and a fiddle, among others. Sometimes she abandoned instruments altogether, as she did for a reverent a capella version of “Banks of the Ohio.” Things the 7,669 people in attendance did not care a whit about included: an asking price for a “Dolly” T-shirt that exceeds the cost of parking downtown for a month, hearing Dolly tell one-liners we might have already heard a time or 10, temporarily relinquishing our possessions to a security force with tenacity the likes of which will never be seen from the TSA, and rain.

DAZZLING: The multi-talented Dolly Parton.

Dolly does it big Even at 70, Parton puts on a stellar show at Verizon Arena. BY STEPHANIE SMITTLE

f you’ll recall a moment (and there are many) when a Disney princess is dancing through the air and just when her foot is about to make contact with ground that isn’t there, a “step” (or lilypad, or cloud, or what have you) appears beneath her feet, then you know what it looks like when Dolly Parton floats around the stage at Verizon Arena — or any large arena, for that matter. At every well-rehearsed turn, she was greeted with an ivory pedestal upon which to perch. A couch appeared for a single song, seemingly from nowhere, as did a sparkly white guitar courtesy of a bare-chested and barely vested man she introduced to us as her “sexy cowboy assistant,” an irresistible setup for “Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like

That?” A cadenza and a high-pitched giggle™ later, she was calling the Hogs and thanking the audience for “all the flowers and gifts” they had sent. In a brilliant feat of lighting and sound, flickering firefly twinkles appeared on the backdrop curtain behind the band as the sound system blasted a fair-to-middlin’ impression of a chorus of crickets, having the whimsical and unexpected net effect of making all the upheld cell phones in the audience appear to be part of that twinkling firefly network. Instead of seeming untoward, the electronic devices made the moment downright magical. Dolly strolled on with no introduction save for those summer night sounds and a reference to the theme song from “Hello, Dolly,” and she arktimes.com

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FRIDAY 8/19

DIRTFOOT

10 p.m. Four Quarter Bar. $10.

BELEW AND BONNIE: Cody Belew, Beebe-born crooner and fan favorite among viewers of NBC’s “The Voice,” joins composer Bonnie Montgomery, 2016’s Ameripolitan Awards “Outlaw Female,” for a show Friday at South on Main, 9 p.m., $10.

“If there were such a thing as heavy metal during the ’30s, we would’ve been it,” said a member of Dirtfoot on a 2007 video titled simply “Meet Dirtfoot.” The “gypsy punk country grumble boogie” band’s front man Matt Hazleton continues: “Nasty, you know, not in the triple-X kind of nasty way, although some of the songs ... well, actually most of the songs do have to do with sex.” Dirtfoot was a staple of the first of what would be many chompdown breakfasts at Wakarusa, and their call-and-response brand of jug band music (but, you know, with saxophone) tends to tickle the rowdy bone with their concert crowds. They’re known for passing out “bean can shakers” at their shows; two tomato soup cans taped together with beans inside. They elaborate on the instrument’s intended purpose: “Shake the bean cans we give ’em and shake whatever else they wanna shake.” Four Quarter Bar has a lineup of crowd pleasers like Squirrel Nut Zippers to ease into the fall season, and Dirtfoot fits that bill.

FRIDAY 8/19

CODY BELEW AND BONNIE MONTGOMERY 9 p.m. South on Main. $10.

Cody Belew’s MTV bio says, “When asked about the sound of this first album, Cody proclaims, ‘I don’t want anything on this album that you won’t want to skate to. If you can’t roller-skate to this album then we might as well not do it.’ ” That, and what CeeLo Green called a “badass leather jacket” that Belew helped design for his choreographed 2012 performance of “Crazy in Love” on NBC’s “The Voice,” ought to give you a fairly accurate impression of the Cody Belew aesthetic. He’s got a monster voice that’s as informed by Dolly Parton as his hips are informed by Elvis, and it’s obvious when he’s on stage that he’s dead serious about making sure he’s giving you all he’s got. In the words of Blake Shelton, “I really enjoyed that and I’m confused in a good way. But I guarantee you everybody back in Arkansas right now are going, ‘Did we raise this boy? Did we raise this guy?’ ” He’s joined at South on Main by his longtime collaborator Bonnie Montgomery, named 2016’s Ameripolitan Awards Outlaw Female for her EPs “Cruel” and “Joy,” and for her gorgeous self-titled album in 2014. Montgomery’s “Billy Blythe,” a folk opera based in Hope that depicts the adolescent life of Bill Clinton, premiered at Ithaca College in New York, and is to be staged in September in Little Rock as a production of Opera in the Rock. (Full disclosure: I’m playing the Virginia Clinton role in the opera.) 76

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FRIDAY 8/19

BIG PIPH AND TOMORROW MAYBE 10 p.m. White Water Tavern. $10.

After years in the works, Big Piph (known to some as Chane “Epiphany” Morrow) released “The Legacy Project,” an album produced by Moonrize Studios by Ferocious of Ferocious Productions and G-Sizz of Moonrize Productions with a stunningly long list of credits and collaborators, many of them local musicians with projects of their own: Joshua Asante, Bijoux, Sarah Stricklin, Young Red, Justin Paul, Cheryl Humphrey and Dee Dee Jones. The rapper-activist’s been making the rounds with “The Legacy Project” through Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, and he’ll stop in at the White Water Tavern long enough to drop a few rhymes like “Claim a rebel heart, but is there KoolAid in my system?” and tongue-in-cheek biblical references: “Y’all ain’t down with concubines?” This show’s got the homefield advantage, so Piph’s band Tomorrow Maybe will be in tow to fill things out: vocalists Bijoux Pighee and Dee Dee Jones, Lucas Murray on lead guitar, Paul Campbell on percussion, Dre Franklin on keys and Corey Harris on bass. The show opens up with Kyle Hubbard, also with Fullmetal and DJ Discipline.

IN BRIEF

THURSDAY 8/18

SATURDAY 8/20

MESSTIVAL

10 a.m. Museum of Discovery. Free$10.

The relationship we encourage between our children and slime is a complicated one. Fair or no, some slime varieties are relegated to the category of “gross” (see: egg whites, boogers and slugs), while other slime varieties are not only presented as acceptable,

but occupy prime digital real estate on Pinterest pages with titles like “sensory play” or “mad scientist” or “1,000+ recipes for Galaxy Slime.” Presumably, the light in which slime is cast depends a lot on the situation at hand, and this Saturday, the box in which slimy messes are contextually sanctioned is shaped like the building that houses the Museum of Discovery, where “Messtival” is to be

held. Museum of Discovery has messmaking activities suitable for all ages, including exploding paints, bubbles, “play with food,” the sorts of volcanic eruptions that science fairs are made of and, of course, homemade slime. The museum encourages attendees to wear clothing and shoes that can get dirty. Tickets are available at museumofdiscovery.org.

The Salty Dogs perform their “open range” country music as part of the Live at Laman concert series, 7 p.m., free. Soul singer Charlotte Taylor plays a free show at The Tavern Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m. Fingerstyle guitarist Sam Pacetti performs as part of the Argenta Arts Acoustic Music Series, The Joint, 7:30 p.m., $20. Harmonica-guitar duo Fret and Worry share a bill with bluesman Trey Johnson at the White Water Tavern, 9:30 p.m., $5. Chicago vocalist Austin Jones brings his a capella/beatbox renditions of pop tunes to Revolution with Run 2 Cover, Curses and Trophy Wives, 8 p.m., $15-$20. Another Chicagoan, Ralphie Roberts, brings his stand-up comedy to The Loony Bin, 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $8-$12. “James and the Giant Peach” continues its run at The Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., $25-$35.

FRIDAY 8/19

HEAVENLY AND HAUNTING: Sisters Abigail and Maggie Vogts of Erie, Kan., who released their first self-produced album, “Homeward,” in June, will perform two shows at Ozark Folk Center State Park on Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $12-$20.

SATURDAY 8/20

THE VOGTS SISTERS

2 p.m., 7 p.m. Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View. $12-$20.

The Vogts Sisters (pronounced “votes”) may not have the promotional machine behind them or the archetypal personas of the musicians they cover — John Fogerty, Gillian Welch — but the Erie, Kan., sisters — Maggie and Abigail Vogts — are the genuine article. From “The Lost Highway,” a song about a dis-

illusioned Bonnie running with Clyde (“I learned to lie and use a gun, Clyde taught me everything / And we ran from town to town, it was fun at first, but now it drags me down”) to original tunes like “The Loving Kind,” the muted-plaidclad duo employs delicate harmonies, a capella Appalachian folk intros, remarkably synchronized breaths, and those looks between siblings that might only span a millisecond, but are shorthand

for a dozen things. The pair is so serious on stage that it’s a little hard to believe Maggie Vogt’s comment preceding an outdoor performance of her tune, “Once in a While”: “Once in a while, we get a wild hair and do something funky.” Neither rookies nor overcoached ingenues, Maggie and Abigail Vogts play a quiet, intimate blend of songs born of the Neosho River Valley but firmly rooted in the Ozark Mountain tradition.

ing — the use of asynchronous sound or even the absence of any sound track.” To that end, 21c Museum Hotel hosts a night of these abstract experimental shorts, with bartenders from The Hive crafting “abstract-themed” cocktails, whatever that means. The screening includes the work of quite a few artists affiliated with the sUgAR Gallery, a student-run art exhibition space in downtown Fayetteville where University of Arkansas graduate students curate and run six to eight exhi-

bitions a year under the guidance of the faculty at the university’s department of art. Those students include Corey Johnson, Stephanie Marpe, Dillon Dooms, Cory Perry, Aaron Hayes and Wanbli Gamache, and their films will join shorts by Daniel Hintz, Ashley Lewis, Jay Myers and Kalli Lum. Dooms and Travis Keymer will perform what they call “a live music and glitch video interactive performance” under the name White Mansion and Popsicle of Doom.

SATURDAY 8/20

EXPERIENCE FILMS ANNUAL SHOWCASE

21c Museum Hotel, Bentonville. 7 p.m. Free.

The Arkansas division of Creative Arts Forum, Los Angeles (CAFLA, for short), organizes the Experience Films Annual Showcase with a professed goal to “present short films characterized by the absence of linear narrative, the use of various abstracting techniques — out-of-focus, painting or scratching on film, rapid edit-

Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass play a show at Maxine’s with Iron Tongue and William Blackart, 8 p.m., $7. Kevin Kerby and Mark Currey swap songs at The Undercroft, 8 p.m., $10. Quaker City Night Hawks share a bill with Vintage Pistol at Stickyz, 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. Verizon Arena hosts “Outcry,” a showcase of contemporary Christian musicians including Kari Jobe, Hillsong Worship, Rend Collective, Housefires, Urban Rescue and Chad Veach, 6:30 p.m., $30-$100. Seven-piece funk band Groovement takes the stage at King’s Live Music in Conway, with Stuart Thomas, 8:30 p.m., $5. Women’s soccer is back in play at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Coleman Complex as the UALR Trojans face off against Northwestern State, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 8/20 Mid-America Science Museum hosts a “Summer Science Smash,” 10 a.m., $8-$10. Elsewhere in Hot Springs, Maxine’s hosts an Underground Sounds Hip-Hop Night featuring Denver’s Ms. Triggs and locals Sme Tiphani, Sacred G and Tshawty, 9 p.m., $5. Greg Madden plays the happy hour set at Cajun’s Wharf, 5:30 p.m. Jonesboro’s Sky City plays a show at White Water, 9:30 p.m., $7. Club Sway hosts “Rhiannon Presents: Gaga Ball” to pay homage to Lady Gaga, 9 p.m. Oklahoma’s Red Wood Rising plays a free show to kick off the University of Central Arkansas’s school year at Bear’s Den Pizza, 10 p.m. The Buh Jones Band plays a free show at YaYa’s Euro Bistro, 6 p.m. Dangerous Idiots play the late-night set at Midtown Billiards, 2 a.m. arktimes.com

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THURSDAY, AUG. 18

MUSIC

Austin Jones. With Run 2 Cover, Curses, and Trophy Wives. Revolution, 8 p.m., $15-$20. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-823-0090. revroom. com. Charlotte Taylor. The Tavern Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m., free. 17815 Chenal Parkway. 501-830-2100. thetavernsportsgrill.com. Drageoke. Hosted by Queen Anthony James Gerard: a drag show followed by karaoke. Sway, 8 p.m. 412 Louisiana. clubsway.com. Fret and Worry, Trey Johnson. White Water Tavern, 9:30 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th St. 501-3758400. whitewatertavern.com. Hard Working Americans. George’s Majestic Lounge, 8:30 p.m., $25. 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-442-4226. georgesmajesticlounge.com. Jim Dickerson. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Karaoke. Zack’s Place, 8 p.m., free. 1400 S. University Ave. 501-664-6444. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. Open Jam. Thirst n’ Howl, 8 p.m. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. www.thirst-n-howl.com. Open jam with the Port Arthur Band. Parrot Beach Cafe, 9 p.m. 9611 MacArthur Drive, NLR. 771-2994. RockUsaurus. Casa Mexicana, 7 p.m. 7111 JFK Blvd., NLR. 501-835-7876. The Salty Dogs. Part of the Live at Laman concert series. Laman Library, 7 p.m., free. 2801 Orange St., NLR. 501-758-1720. lamanlibrary.org. Sam Pacetti. The Joint, 7:30 p.m., $20. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. argentaartsacousticmusic.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 8 p.m., free. 111 W. Markham St. 501-370-7013. www. capitalbarandgrill.com. Third Degree. Cajun’s Wharf, 9 p.m., $5. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. cajunswharf.com. Vince Gill. Finish Line Theater, 7 p.m. 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs. oaklawn.com. Will Mendenhall. Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro, 6 p.m., free. 17711 Chenal Parkway. 501-821-1144. yayasar. com.

COMEDY

Ralphie Roberts. The Loony Bin, 7:30 p.m., $8. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. loonybincomedy.com.

LITEFOOT IN LITTLE ROCK: Native American rapper, activist and actor (“House of Cards,” “CSI Miami,” “Mortal Kombat”) Gary Litefoot Davis speaks about “Building Bridges Across Cultures, Communities and Ecosystems” at Central High National Historic Site at 7 p.m. Friday, after a Native American drum and dance performance at 6 p.m., free.

films and filmmakers. Argenta Community Theater. 405 Main St., NLR. 501-353-1443. argentacommunitytheater.org. Vino’s Brewpub Cinema: “To the Moon.” Vino’s, 7 p.m., free. 923 W. 7th St. 501-375-8466. vinosbrewpub.com.

POETRY

POETluck. Literary salon and potluck. The Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow, third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. 515 Spring St., Eureka Springs. 479-253-7444.

SPORTS

Arkansas Travelers vs. San Antonio. DickeyStephens Park, 7:10 p.m., $7-$13. 400 W. Broadway, NLR. 501-664-1555. milb.com. Jason Lee Hale. Cajun’s Wharf, 5:30 p.m., free.

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Adam Faucett & The Tall Grass, Iron Tongue. Maxine’s, 9 p.m. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. maxineslive.com. All In Fridays. Envy. 7200 Colonel Glenn Road. 501-562-3317.

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Antique/Boutique Walk. Shopping and live entertainment. Downtown Hot Springs, third Thursday of every month, 4 p.m., free. ArkiePub Trivia. Stone’s Throw, 6:30 p.m., free. 402 E. 9th St. 501-244-9154. stonesthrowbeer. com.

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Big Piph and Tomorrow Maybe. White Water Tavern, 9 p.m. 2500 W. 7th St. 501-375-8400. whitewatertavern.com. Buh Jones. Midtown Billiards, 2 a.m., $5. 1316 Main St. 501-372-9990. midtownar.com. Chris DeClerk. Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro, 6 p.m., free. 17711 Chenal Parkway. 501-821-1144. yayasar. com. Cody Belew, Bonnie Montgomery. South on Main, 9 p.m., $10. 1304 Main St. 501-244-9660. southonmain.com. DeFrance. Markham Street Grill and Pub, 9 p.m., free. 11321 W. Markham St. 501-224-2010. markhamstreetpub.com. Dirtfoot. Four Quarter Bar, 10 p.m. 415 Main Street, NLR. 501-313-4704. fourquarterbar.com. The Drunken Cuddle. Smoke and Barrel Tavern, 10 p.m., free. 324 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-521-6880. smokeandbarrel.com. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Live music from The Roving Gamblers, Mountain View Friends, Casey and Atta Boys, Dragon Masters, and The Four Fiddlers, as part of the Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Basin Spring Park, Aug. 19-20, noon, free. Downtown Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org. Eureka Springs Reunion Band. With The Mountain View Friends, Cutthroat Montana and The Keisler Brothers Band. The Auditorium, 7 p.m., $20. 36 Main St., Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org. Glen & Blaine. Cajun’s Wharf, 5:30 p.m., free. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. cajunswharf.com. Groovement. With Stuart Thomas. Kings Live Music, 8:30 p.m., $5. 1020 Front St., No. 102, Conway. kingslivemusic.com. Kevin Kerby, Mark Currey. Part of the Undercroft music series. Christ Episcopal Church, 8 p.m., $10. 509 Scott St. 501-375-2342. christchurchlr. org. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. Mayday by Midnight. West End Smokehouse and Tavern, 10 p.m., $7. 215 N. Shackleford. 501224-7665. westendsmokehouse.net. National Park Radio. With Willie Carlisle and Opal Agafia and The Sweet Nothings. George’s Majestic Lounge, 9 p.m., $10. 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-442-4226. georgesmajesticlounge.com. Outcry. Featuring Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective, Housefires, Urban Rescue and Chad Veach. Verizon Arena, 6:30 p.m., $30-$100. 1 Alltel Arena Way, NLR. 501-975-9001. verizonarena.com. Quaker City Night Hawks. With Vintage Pistol. Stickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 107 River Market Ave. 501-372-7707. stickyz.com. Ryan Cauders. Cache Restaurant, 9 p.m., free. 425 President Clinton Ave. 501-850-0265. cachelittlerock.com. Salsa Dancing. Clear Channel Metroplex, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 10800 Col. Glenn Road. 501-217-5113. www.littlerocksalsa.com. Taylor Made. Cajun’s Wharf, 9 p.m., $5. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. cajunswharf.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 8 p.m., free. 111 W. Markham St. 501-370-7013. www. capitalbarandgrill.com. Upscale Friday. IV Corners, 7 p.m. 824 W. Capitol Ave. The Velcro Pygmies. Revolution, 9 p.m., $10$21. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-823-0090.

revroom.com. Will Mendenhall. The Tavern Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m., free. 17815 Chenal Parkway. 501-830-2100. thetavernsportsgrill.com.

COMEDY

“Forever Hold Your Peace.” By comedy trio The Main Thing. The Joint, through Sept. 2: 8 p.m., $22. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. thejointargenta.com. Hope Flood & Friends. Envy, 7 p.m., $20-$30. 7200 Colonel Glenn Road. 501-562-3317. Kris Pierce, Anthony Rodgers. Vino’s, 8 p.m., $7. 923 W. 7th St. 501-375-8466. vinosbrewpub.com. Ralphie Roberts. The Loony Bin, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $12. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. loonybincomedy.com.

DANCE

Contra dance. Park Hill Presbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m., $5. 3520 JFK Blvd., NLR. arkansascountrydance.org.

EVENTS

LGBTQ/SGL weekly meeting. Diverse Youth for Social Change is a group for LGBTQ/SGL and straight ally youth and young adults age 14 to 23. First Presbyterian Church, 6:30 p.m. 800 Scott St. 501-244-9690 or search “DYSC” on Facebook.

FILM

Kaleidoscope Film Festival. A film festival featuring LGBTQ films and filmmakers. Argenta Community Theater, through Aug. 21. 405 Main St., NLR. 501-353-1443. argentacommunitytheater.org.

SPORTS

Arkansas Travelers vs. Corpus Christi. DickeyStephens Park, 7:10 p.m., $7-$13. 400 W. Broadway, NLR. 501-664-1555. milb.com. UALR Trojans vs. Northwestern State. UALR, 7 p.m. 2801 S. University Ave. 501-569-8977. lrtrojans.com.

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MUSIC

Bonnie Montgomery. Four Quarter Bar, 10 p.m., $7. 415 Main Street, NLR. 501-313-4704. fourquarterbar.com. Buh Jones Band. Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro, 6 p.m., free. 17711 Chenal Parkway. 501-821-1144. yayasar. com. Casey Donahew Band. George’s Majestic Lounge, 9 p.m., $23. 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-442-4226. georgesmajesticlounge.com. Dangerous Idiots. Midtown Billiards, 2 a.m., $5. 1316 Main St. 501-372-9990. midtownar.com. Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. See Aug. 19. Eureka Springs Reunion Band. With The Mountain View Friends, Buffalo City Ramblers and Bluegrass legend Jesse McReynolds with the Grand Ole Opry Players, Buddy Griffin, Corinna & Jeremy. The Auditorium, 7 p.m., $20. 36 Main St., Eureka Springs. eurekasprings.org. Greg Madden. Cajun’s Wharf, 5:30 p.m., free. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. cajunswharf. com. Karaoke at Khalil’s. Khalil’s Pub, 7 p.m. 110 S. Shackleford Road. 501-224-0224. www.khalilspub.com. Karaoke. Zack’s Place, 8 p.m., free. 1400 S. University Ave. 501-664-6444. Casa Mexicana,

7 p.m. 7111 JFK Blvd., NLR. 501-835-7876. Karaoke with Kevin & Cara. All ages, on the restaurant side. Revolution, 9 p.m.-12:45 a.m., free. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501-823-0090. www.rumbarevolution.com/new. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. Pickin’ Porch. Bring your instrument. All ages welcome. Faulkner County Library, 9:30 a.m. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501-327-7482. www.fcl.org. Red Wood Rising. Bear’s Den Pizza, 10 p.m. 235 Farris Road, Conway. 501-328-5556. bearsdenpizza.net. Rhiannon Presents: Gaga Ball. A concert ball starring Rhiannon Cortez. Sway, 9 p.m. 412 Louisiana. clubsway.com. Sky City. White Water Tavern, 9:30 p.m., $7. 2500 W. 7th St. 501-375-8400. whitewatertavern.com. Stays in Vegas, Trepid, 3 Miles from Providence. Vino’s, 8 p.m., $7. 923 W. 7th St. 501-375-8466. vinosbrewpub.com. Steam Loco. Markham Street Grill and Pub, 8:30 p.m., free. 11321 W. Markham St. 501-224-2010. markhamstreetpub.com. Supersuckers. Smoke and Barrel Tavern, 10 p.m., free. 324 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-5216880. smokeandbarrel.com. Ted Ludwig Trio. Capital Bar and Grill, 8 p.m., free. 111 W. Markham St. 501-370-7013. www. capitalbarandgrill.com. Travis Bowman. The Tavern Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m., free. 17815 Chenal Parkway. 501-830-2100. thetavernsportsgrill.com. Trey and The Droppers. Cajun’s Wharf, 9 p.m., $5. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. cajunswharf.com. Underground Sounds Hip-Hop Night. Maxine’s, 9 p.m. 700 Central Ave., Hot Springs. maxineslive. com. Unseen Eye. Kings Live Music, 8:30 p.m., $5. 1020 Front St ., No. 102, Conway. kingslivemusic.com. The Vogt Sisters. Ozark Folk Center State Park, 2 and 7 p.m., $12-$20. 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View. ozarkfolkcenter.com. A Year and a Day. West End Smokehouse and Tavern, 10 p.m., $7. 215 N. Shackleford. 501-2247665. westendsmokehouse.net.

COMEDY

“Forever Hold Your Peace.” By comedy trio The Main Thing. The Joint, through Sept. 2: 8 p.m., $22. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. thejointargenta.com. Ralphie Roberts. The Loony Bin, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $12. 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-228-5555. loonybincomedy.com.

EVENTS

Falun Gong meditation. Allsopp Park, 9 a.m., free. Cantrell and Cedar Hill Roads. Hillcrest Farmers Market. Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd. Historic Neighborhoods Tour. Bike tour of historic neighborhoods includes bike, guide, helmets and maps. Bobby’s Bike Hike, 9 a.m., $8-$28. 400 President Clinton Ave. 501-613-7001. Little Rock Farmers’ Market. River Market pavilions, 7 a.m. 400 President Clinton Ave. 375-2552. www.rivermarket.info. Pork & Bourbon Tour. Bike tour includes bicycle, guide, helmets and maps. Bobby’s Bike Hike, 11:30 a.m., $35-$45. 400 President Clinton Ave. 501-613-7001.

FILM

Kaleidoscope Film Festival. Featuring LGBTQ films and filmmakers. Argenta Community Theater, through Aug. 21. 405 Main St., NLR. 501-353-1443. argentacommunitytheater.org.

SPORTS

Arkansas Travelers vs. Corpus Christi. DickeyStephens Park, 7:10 p.m., $7-$13. 400 W. Broadway, NLR. 501-664-1555. milb.com.

KIDS

Summer Science Smash. Mid-America Science Museum, 10 a.m., $8-$10. 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs. 501-767-3461 or 800-6320583. midamericamuseum.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 21

MUSIC

Irish Traditional Music Session. Hibernia Irish Tavern, 2:30 p.m. 9700 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-246-4340. www.hiberniairishtavern.com. Jonathan Trawick. Part of Faulkner County Library’s Summer Music Series. Faulkner County Library, 2 p.m., free. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501327-7482. fcl.org. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. Rock for Camp: Jolly and Seago. A concert benefit for Camp Mitchell. Thirst n’ Howl, 5:30 p.m., $10. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. thirst-n-howl.com. The Show Ponies. With Sons of Otis Malone. George’s Majestic Lounge, 8 p.m., $10. 519 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville. 479-442-4226. georgesmajesticlounge.com. Stardust Big Band. Arlington Hotel, 3 p.m., $10. 239 Central Ave., Hot Springs. 501-623-7771. hsjazzsociety.org.

EVENTS

Artists for Recovery. A secular recovery group for people with addictions, open to the public, located in the church parlor. Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. 1601 S. Louisiana. Bernice Garden Farmer’s Market. Bernice Garden, 10 a.m. 1401 S. Main St. www.thebernicegarden.org.

FILM

Kaleidoscope Film Festival. A film festival featuring LGBTQ films and filmmakers. Argenta Community Theater, through. 405 Main St., NLR. 501-353-1443. argentacommunitytheater.org.

SPORTS

Arkansas Travelers vs. Corpus Christi. DickeyStephens Park, 6:10 p.m., $7-$13. 400 W. Broadway, NLR. 501-664-1555. milb.com.

MONDAY, AUG. 22

MUSIC

American March Music. An outdoor performance from the Hot Springs Concert Band. Whittington Park, 6 p.m., free. Whittington Ave., Hot Springs. 501-984-1678. hotspringsband.org. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. Open Mic. The Lobby Bar. Studio Theatre, 8

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FILM

Monday Night Shorts. The Joint, 7:30 p.m., $8. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. thejointargenta.com.

BOOKS

“A Pearl for Kizzy.” A talk from author and former U.S. Rep. Ed Bethune, followed by a book signing. Sturgis Hall, noon, free. 1200 President Clinton Ave. 501-683-5200. clintonschool.uasys. edu.

TUESDAY, AUG. 23

MUSIC

Bluesboy Jag. Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro, 6 p.m., free. 200 River Market Ave. 501-375-3500. dizzysgypsybistro.net. Brian and Nick. Cajun’s Wharf, 5:30 p.m. 2400 Cantrell Road. 501-375-5351. www.cajunswharf. com. Jeff Ling. Khalil’s Pub, 6 p.m. 110 S. Shackleford Road. 501-224-0224. www.khalilspub.com. Jim Dickerson. Sonny Williams’ Steak Room, 7 p.m. 500 President Clinton Ave. 501-324-2999. www.sonnywilliamssteakroom.com. Karaoke Tuesday. Prost, 8 p.m., free. 322 President Clinton Blvd. 501-244-9550. willydspianobar.com/prost-2. Karaoke Tuesdays. On the patio. Stickyz Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicken Shack, 7:30 p.m., free. 107 River Market Ave. 501-372-7707. www.stickyz.com. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. The Woolly Bushmen. White Water Tavern, 9 p.m., $5. 2500 W. 7th St. 501-375-8400. whitewatertavern.com.

COMEDY

“Punch Line” Stand-Up Comedy. Hosted by Brett Ihler. The Joint, 8 p.m., $5. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501-372-0205. thejointinlittlerock.com.

EVENTS

Little Rock Farmers’ Market. River Market pavilions, 7 a.m. 400 President Clinton Ave. 375-2552. www.rivermarket.info. Trivia Bowl. Flying Saucer, 8:30 p.m. 323 President Clinton Ave. 501-372-8032. www.beerknurd. com/stores/littlerock.

CLASSES

Garden Sketch Hour. Through August. Faulkner County Library, free. 1900 Tyler St., Conway. 501327-7482. fcurbanfarmproject.org.

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Dining WHAT’S COOKIN’ YELLOW ROCKET CONCEPTS, the restaurant group behind Big Orange, Heights Taco & Tamale Co., Local Lime, Lost Forty Brewing and ZAZA, has purchased the soon-to-be former home of Roy Dudley Estate Sales at 1311 Rebsamen Park Road in Riverdale. The property, which includes a 7,000-square-foot Quonset hut and another, newer 5,000-square-foot building, is on two acres of land. Yellow Rocket Concepts will use the space for offices and storage. The restaurant group had previously been based at Lost Forty Brewing. The corporate team’s departure will allow Lost Forty to add new coolers and eventually new brewing tanks, according to Yellow Rocket’s John Beachboard. The latest from Lost Forty is the release of its Hunter Octoberfest. It marks the beginning of the brewery’s seasonal program, which will see wide releases of a milk stout later this year and a hefeweizen and a fruit beer next year. What about the Riverdale space for a restaurant? “We’re in the restaurant business,” Beachboard said. “The Quonset hut could be an interesting space some day; who knows?” WE’RE IN WEEK 3 of Little Rock’s Restaurant Month, which means you’ll find discounts at eateries in West Little Rock through Aug. 21. Here’s an around-the-world tour: Head to Big Orange on 17809 Chenal Parkway for free cheese dip or hummus with your burger or salad, or feed your kid for free while you and a friend enjoy entrees at Cantina Cinco de Mayo, 25 Rahling Circle. Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, 12005 Westhaven, is taking $2 off the Cajun shrimp dinner, and Diane’s Gourmet at 11121 N. Rodney Parham will add a free fourth casserole when you buy three. There are $5 cocktails at Sky Modern Japanese at 11525 Cantrell (and half off your second appetizer); a free child’s dinner with the purchase of an adult entree at Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe, 12800 Chenal Parkway; and 15 percent off a dinner entree at Star of India in the Westchase Plaza. There are many more deals to be had through the week. Starting Aug. 22, the deals will be in Southwest Little Rock, at eateries including Bobby D’s Southern Cuisine, Chatz Cafe, Chicken King, D’Carlo Pizzeria & Ristorante, Desi’s Sweets Bakery and other places. Find the complete list at www.littlerock.com/ dining/featured. 82

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GROUP PLEASING GROUPER: Capers’ fillet is served Florentine style, over sauteed spinach, and is garnished with bronzed artichokes.

Crowd pleaser Capers hits all the right notes.

here are three August birthdays among eight members of my wife’s family (including me), so each summer we have a celebratory dinner. This is a diverse group in terms of age, hometown and culinary preferences. That has resulted in some less than unanimously positive experiences at Little Rock restaurants we’ve chosen in the past. That all changed this Aug. 5, when

the four couples sat down in a semiprivate room at Capers in West Little Rock. This group needs a broad menu with some traditional entrees, not just what some might call “froufrou”; reasonable prices; a friendly and flexible server; and the ability to have an audible conversation at an eight-top table that includes two sets of 80-something ears and two sets attached to 70-plus-year-olds. And

the food needs to be good. Capers got a thumbs-up from the entire party on all these variables. Not that anyone should be surprised. Capers delivered an enjoyable experience, even given the collective persnicketiness of this bunch. The same partners who started working together in 1982 at Cajun’s Wharf (and now own it) opened Capers in 1997 and added Copper Grill to their empire in 2007. So they clearly know what they’re doing. Our group covered many bases on Capers’ large dinner menu, which includes eight soup and salad selections, 10 appetizers, 13 entrees — fish, seafood, chicken, pork and beef are all

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featured — and six desserts. We tried two of the soups. Cream of portabella mushroom was the special, and it was rich with pureed mushroom and, while cream-based, not over-thetop rich. The shrimp bisque was similar in texture and also richly flavored. At $4.95 a cup and $6.25 a bowl, they are value priced. The two who chose buttermilk fried shrimp ($18.95) both raved about their six plump shrimp — noting they were both crunchy and tender — and they enjoyed the sweet and slightly spicy side sauce. They also loved the creamy garlic cheese mashed potatoes. Two more chose the night’s special, which was four bacon-wrapped shrimp with either an eight-ounce filet or a 13-ounce ribeye. And we appreciated the waitress offering no pushback when the octogenarians ordered their steaks well-done and medium-well. Both said their steaks were tender and cooked just like they like them. Two more split the parmesanencrusted walleye ($23.95) and were very glad they did, because their two plates held what looked like full-size entree portions. The fish was lightly battered, flaky, flavorful and not at all greasy. The accompanying cheese grits weren’t nearly cheesy enough, however. The remaining two diners chose Grouper Florentine ($24.95), a nicesized, pan-sauteed meaty fillet served over sauteed spinach with baked artichokes and a lemon cream sauce, and

CRUNCHY AND TENDER, TOO: The buttermilk battered fried shrimp, served with creamed corn, shaved prosciutto and spicy tomato marmalade. They come with creamy garlic white cheddar mashed potatoes.

Chicken Piccata ($17.95), served with buttered pasta. They also gave their dishes high marks, and most plates were picked clean. Dessert choices included chocolate

creme brulee ($5.75), key lime pie ($6.25), coconut creme pie ($5.75) and carrot cake ($6.25), homemade like all of Capers’ desserts. Our friendly server also heard us pondering the

lemon pie — the dessert special — so she brought a piece of that on the house. And the desserts for the three birthday folks who ordered them also were free — an unexpected and kind touch. The carrot cake had more spices than the usual — “more like a spice cake,” one taster said. The cream cheese frosting added a cool, smooth taste complement. One of the brulees was perfect, but the other had some unfortunate char. The lemon pie was really lemony, which we liked. Other than toasted on top, there didn’t seem to be a lot of coconut involved with the cream pie, but that didn’t really slow us down. The key lime pie is rich and citrusy, and we love almost everything that comes on a graham cracker crust, but we thought the chocolate glaze was unnecessary and a little distracting. By the time the eight of us had retreated to our cars we already had agreed that August 2017 would find us back at Capers for the family birthday dinner. arktimes.com

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MOVIE REVIEW

AFTER DARK, CONT. spub.com. Karaoke. MUSE Ultra Lounge, 8:30 p.m., free. 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd. 501-663-6398. Live music. No cover charge Sun.-Tue. and Thu. Ernie Biggs. 307 President Clinton Ave. 501-3724782. littlerock.erniebiggs.com. Manic Focus $ Wick-It the Instigator. Revolution, 9 p.m., $12-$15. 300 President Clinton Ave. 501823-0090. revroom.com. Open Mic Nite with Deuce. Thirst n’ Howl, 7:30 p.m., free. 14710 Cantrell Road. 501-379-8189. www.thirst-n-howl.com. RockUsaurus. Senor Tequila, 7 p.m. 10300 N. Rodney Parham Road. 501-224-5505. Ryan Sauders. Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro, 6 p.m., free. 200 River Market Ave. 501-375-3500. dizzysgypsybistro.net.

COMEDY

The Joint Venture. Improv comedy group. The Joint, 8 p.m., $8. 301 Main St. No. 102, NLR. 501372-0205. thejointinlittlerock.com.

DANCE

DRAGON DEPARTURE: Director David Lowery (“St. Nick,” “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints”) imbued the Disney remake’s chimeric hero, Elliott, with the kinder, gentler parts of dragons past.

Here be a dragon Live-action Disney reboot of ‘Pete’s Dragon’ is daydream fuel. BY SAM EIFLING

he film “Pete’s Dragon” starts with the premise that a young boy orphaned in a grand American forest can nonetheless enjoy fantastic adventures when he befriends a mythical creature who lives deep in the woods. “Pete’s Dragon” the mass commercial product, though, is banking on an appeal to parents and kids alike, that such a boy — a feral wolf-child cut off from technology who can scramble up trees at squirrel speeds — is the hero for our hyperconnected times. Or at least for a moment when TV’s reigning dragon show is the last thing 10-yearolds should be watching, even with their parents. So, before we talk about Pete, Brother of Dragons, let’s look at Elliott, the raison d’etre of this perfectly serviceable all-ages adventure story. Far from the gangly bumbler of the 1977 original, the titular dragon in this version owes more perhaps to the luck dragon Falcor in “The Neverending Story,” another staple of 1980s VHS collections. The bond between Pete and Elliott is, in effect, the entire movie, and to make the realistic — i.e., non-cartoon — dragon as approachable as possible, 84

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Elliott is a chimera: doglike in his mood, almost lionlike in his motions, with a moss-colored coat reminiscent of Sulley, the tall blue lug of “Monsters, Inc.” fame. He flies and clambers around the woods with minimal grace, has hazel-on-green people-style eyeballs, and exhibits an attention span befitting a little kid, as in a moment when he’s hot on the scent of Pete, gets distracted momentarily by a passing butterfly, and then goes back to sleuthing. Oh, and he can become invisible, in a fashion (and with a sound effect) reminiscent of the Predator (hello again, ’80s classics). In short, he’s basically the ideal pet, or buddy, for playing wolf-child in the forest indefinitely. The dragon’s boy, Pete (Oakes Fegley), stuck in the woods after an accident, lives like an American Mowgli, somehow subsisting for years without aid of adult or school. Trouble comes when people press closer to the little cave-beneath-a-tree he calls home. A kindly ranger wanders nearby (Bryce Dallas Howard in her first film since dragon movie “Jurassic World”) and Pete, curious, soon finds that she’s only a few steps ahead of a logging operation.

The lumberjacks include the hot-tempered Gavin (Karl Urban, or Bones in the new “Star Trek” films), who once he sees Elliott’s footprint wants nothing more than to bag a dragon. The ranger’s soon-to-be-stepdaughter (Oona Laurence) catches up to Pete and coaxes him to come back to town to kick it domestic-style for a while. Robert Redford makes an appearance as the hunter-mystic grandpa that everyone hopes they become one day. Some intense action sequences notwithstanding, this is definitely a kids’ movie. Pete was lost as a 5-year-old boy, after all, and his vocabulary stays fairly true to that age — not much of anything in the script, actually, would go over the head of an alert third-grader. This means there’s not a whole lot of what you might describe as “conversations between grownups” to push the characterization forward. If you’re looking for such old-fashioned storytelling conventions as “change over time” to kick in, well, this one might not hold up. The meat of this story takes place over just a couple of days. The arc of it you could probably guess early enough: People don’t understand dragon. People threaten dragon. Boy and dragon have to help each other. Boy is hero, dragon is hero. The story, though, is less important than the overall effect of the performances and the effects. Will it make kids fantasize about being a long-haired forest tyke who curls up each night with kindly dog-lion beast who can fly? Yeah, probably. “Pete’s Dragon” doesn’t offer just a heck of a lot more than that, but then, that’s good daydream fuel, at any age.

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“James and the Giant Peach.” The Studio Theatre, through Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 21, 2 p.m., $25-$35. 320 W. 7th St. thestudiotheatre-lr.org. “The Library.” A play by Scott Z. Burns, directed by Liz Clarke Butler. The Weekend Theater, through Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 21, 2:30 p.m.; through Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m., $12-$16. 1001 W. 7th St. 501-374-3761. weekendtheater.org. “You Can’t Take It With You.” Royal Theatre, through Aug. 20, 7 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 21, 2 p.m., $5-$10. 111 S. Market St., Benton. theroyalplayers.com.

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ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, MacArthur Park: “Renoir and Fashion,” lecture by Gloria Groom of the Art Institute of Chicago, Aug. 25: 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture, 5-9 p.m. galleries and restaurant open; “Jon Schueler: Weathering Skies,” abstract paintings and watercolors, through Oct. 16; “Cut, Pieced and Stitched: Denim Drawings by Jim Arendt,” through Oct. 23; 58th annual “Delta Exhibition,” through Aug. 28; Renoir’s “Madame Henriot,” loan from the Columbus Museum of Art, through Sept. 11; WilliamAdolphe Bouguereau’s “Admiration,” loan from the San Antonio Museum of Art. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 372-4000. ARKANSAS STATE HOSPITAL, 305 S. Palm St.: “Creative Expressions,” show and sale of work by patients, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18 in the lobby, all proceeds go directly to the artists, hors d’oeuvres and jazz by Recovery. L&L BECK ART GALLERY, 5705 Kavanaugh Blvd.: “Impersonating the Impressionists,” paintings by Louis Beck, through August, drawing for free giclee 7 p.m. Aug. 18. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 660-4006. LAMAN LIBRARY ARGENTA BRANCH, 420

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AFTER DARK, CONT. Main St., NLR: “In the Spirit of Creativity,” paintings by Anne and Dan Thornhill, opens with reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 19, Argenta ArtWalk, show through Sept. 10. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. 687-1061. MATT MCLEOD FINE ART GALLERY, 108 W. 6th St.: “The Human Experience,” work by Angela Davis Johnson, Dominique Simmons, Harry Loucks, Jeremy Couch, Jude Harzer, Wayne Salge, Kathy Strause, Bryan Massey, Cindy Holmes, Jeff Waddle, Ryan Schmidt, Sage Holland, Tom Holland and Matt McLeod, reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18. 725-8508. MUGS CAFE, 515 Main St., NLR: “Morning Stroll Surprise,” photographs by Carey Roberson, through mid-September, open 5-8 p.m. Aug. 19, Argenta ArtWalk. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 379-9101.

NEW IN THE MUSEUMS

ESSE PURSE MUSEUM & STORE, 1510 S. Main St.: “The Art of Handbags,” contemporary purses by Rhode Island artist Kent Stetson, through Sept. 25, open house 4-6 p.m. Aug. 25, closing reception Sept. 22; “What’s Inside: A Century of Women and Handbags,” permanent exhibit. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.3 p.m. Sun. $10, $8 for students, seniors and military. 916-9022.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Wildwood Park for the Arts invites printmakers to submit works with a theme of nature for the February 2017 “Nature in Print” exhibit. Deadline to submit proposals online is Dec. 1. Find more information at wildwoodpark.org/ art. The Thea Foundation has opened registration for students, teachers, families and community groups wishing to take part in Thea Paves the Way, the annual sidewalk chalk event at the Clinton Presidential Center. This year’s event will run from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 10; school groups may compete for art supply gift certificates. Participants will get to visit the presidential library free of charge. To register, go to theafoundation.org.

ONGOING GALLERY EXHIBITS

ARGENTA GALLERY/ROCK CITY WERKS, 413 Main St., NLR: Paintings, jewelry, pottery and glass. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 258-8991. BOSWELL MOUROT FINE ART, 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.: New large pastels by Cynthia Kresse, blown glass buckets by Kyle Boswell. 664-0030. BUTLER CENTER GALLERIES, Arkansas Studies Institute, 401 President Clinton Ave.: “Arkansas League of Artists,” juried show, through Oct. 22; “From the Vault,” work from the Central Arkansas Library’s permanent collection, including works by Win Bruhl, Evan Lindquist, Shep Miers, Gene Hatfield, Ray Khoo and Jerry Phillips, through Oct. 22; “School’s Out: An Exhibition of Student Work,” organized by Arkansas Art Educators, through Aug. 27; “Culture Shock: Shine Your Rubies, Hide Your Diamonds,” work by women’s artist collective, including Melissa Cowper-Smith, Melissa Gill, Tammy Harrington, Dawn Holder, Jessie Hornbrook, Holly Laws, Sandra Luckett, Morgan Page and Rachel Trusty, through Aug. 27, Concordia Hall. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 320-5790. CANTRELL GALLERY, 8206 Cantrell Road: “Stop the Presses!” painting, photography, graphic work and ceramics by staff of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, including John Deering, Cary Jenkins, Benjamin Krain, John Sykes Jr., Celia Storey, Ron Wolfe, Nikki Dawes and Kirk Montgomery, through Sept. 3. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 224-1335. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 509 Scott 86

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St.: “Last Glimpses of Authentic Polaroid Art,” photography by Brandon Markin, Darrell Adams, Lynn Frost, Rachel Worthen and Rita Henry, through Sept. 30. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.Thu., 9 a.m.-noon Fri., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. CHROMA GALLERY, 5707 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Work by Robert Reep and other Arkansas artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 664-0880. COX CREATIVE CENTER, 120 River Market Ave.: “The Medium is the Message,” work by Laura Fanning, through August. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun. 918-3093. DRAWL SOUTHERN CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY, 5208 Kavanaugh Blvd.: Drawings, paintings, photographs by regional artists. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 680-1871. GALLERY 221, 221 W. 2nd St.: “Drawing on the Edge,” work by advanced art students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, through Aug. 30. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Sat. 801-0211. GALLERY 26, 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd.: “In Memoriam,” collages by Amy Edgington, hand-colored photographs by David Rackley, through Sept. 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 6648996. GALLERY 360, 900 S. Rodney Parham Road: “Chicana Goddess in the Bosque: Walking with the Ancestors,” art quilts and mixed media by Sabrina Zarco, through Aug. 20. 6632222. GINO HOLLANDER GALLERY, 211 Center St.: Paintings and works on paper by Gino Hollander. 801-0211. GREG THOMPSON FINE ART, 429 Main St., NLR: “Glennray Tutor — Solo Exhibition,” magical realism paintings, through Sept. 10. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 664-2787. HEARNE FINE ART, 1001 Wright Ave.: “AfriCOBRA NOW: Works on Paper” featuring Akili Ron Anderson, Kevin Cole, Adger Cowans, Michael D. Harris, Napoleon Jones-Henderson, Moyo Okediji, James Phillips, Frank Smith and Nelson Stevens, through Sept. 3, artists reception 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 9, tours and discussion 3-5 p.m. Sept. 10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat. 372-6822. HISTORIC ARKANSAS MUSEUM GALLERIES, 200 E. 3rd St. “Walter Arnold and David Malcolm Rose: Modern Ruins,” constructions from Rose’s “The Lost Highway,” photographs by Arnold; “Tiny Treasures: Miniatures from the Permanent Collection,” through Nov. 6; “A Diamond in the Rough; 75 Years of Historic Arkansas Museum,” through February 2017; “Sally Nixon,” illustrations, through Sept. 4; “Hugo and Gayne Preller’s House of Light,” historic photographs, through October. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 324-9351. M2 GALLERY, 11525 Cantrell Road: Tim West, drawings and paintings; Diana Hausam, photographs; Nathan Beatty, paintings 2005-2012; MATTHEWS FINE ART GALLERY, 909 North St.: Paintings by Pat and Tracee Matthews, glass by James Hayes, jewelry by Christie Young, knives by Tom Gwenn, kinetic sculpture by Mark White. Noon-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 831-6200. RED DOOR GALLERY, 3715 JFK, NLR: Work by Jeff McKay, C.J. Ellis, TWIN, Amy Hill-Imler, Ellen Hobgood; new glass by James Hayes and ceramics by Kelly Edwards. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 753-5227. ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 321 Pleasant Valley Drive: Susie Henley, paintings, through Sept. 5. THEA FOUNDATION, 401 Main St., NLR: The Art Department presents “Curiosity Revealed,” found object sculpture, video by Sandra Sell, through August. 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 Mon.-Fri. 379-9512. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK: “Pop Up Exhibition: Works from the Permanent Exhibition” by Zina Al-Shukri,

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF LEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA TIME OF DAY 1419 FILED IN THIS OFFICE THIS THE 27th DAY OF JULY 2016 CARLA REVELS – CLERCK OF JUVENILE COURT LEE COUNTY, GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: C. F.

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Children Under 18 Years of Age NOTICE OF PUBLICATION You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking to termination of parental rights and other specific relief was filed against you in said Court on February 2, 2016, by the Department of Family and Children Services, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by this Court on July 26, 2016 you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Patrick S. Eidson, Petitioner attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 570, Leesburg, Georgia 31763, an Answer to the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights within sixty (60) days of the date of summons by publication. NOTICE OF EFFECT OF TERMINATION JUDGMENT Georgia law provides that you can permanently lose your rights as a parent. A petition to terminate parental rights to your children has been filed requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to your children. A copy of the petition to terminate parental rights is attached to this notice. A court hearing of your case has been scheduled for the 28th day of September, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sumter County Courthouse, 500 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia. If you fail to appear, the court can terminate your rights in your absence. If the court at the trial finds that the facts set out in the petition to terminate parental rights are true and that termination of your rights will serve the best interest of your children, the court can enter a judgment ending your rights to your children. If the judgment terminates your parental rights, you will no longer have any rights to your children. This means that you will not have the right to visit, contact, or have custody of your children or make any decisions affecting your children or your children’s earnings or property. Your children will be legally freed to be adopted by someone else. Even if your parental rights are terminated: (1) You will still be responsible for providing financial support (child support payments) for your child’s care unless and until your child is adopted; and (2) Your child can still inherit from you unless and until your child is adopted. The termination of parental rights hearing shall not be earlier than 31 days after the date of the last publication. Service by publication shall be as follows: (A) Service by publication shall be made once a week for four consecutive weeks in the legal organ of the county where the petition to terminate parental rights has been filed and of the county of the biological father’s last known address. Service shall be deemed complete upon the date of the last publication. (B) When served by publication, the notice shall contain the names of the parties, except that the anonymity of a child shall be preserved by the use of appropriate initials, and the date of the petition to terminate parental rights was filed. The notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights can be obtained and require the biological father or legal father to appear before the court at the time fixed to answer the allegations of the petition to terminate parental rights; (C) The petition to terminate parental rights shall be available to the biological father or legal father whose rights are sought to be terminated free of charge from the court during business hours or upon request, shall be mailed to the biological father or legal father; and (D) Within 15 days after the filing of the order of service by publication, the clerk of court shall mail a copy of the notice, a copy of the order of service by publication, and a copy of the petition to terminate parental rights to the biological father’s or legal father’s last known address. If you have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the telephone number of the clerk’s office which is (229) 928-4569. You are further notified that a hearing on said petition has been scheduled for the 28th day of September, 2016 at the Sumter County Courthouse, 500 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia at 10:00 a.m. O’clock on the prayers of the petitioners. WITNESS the Honorable Lisa C. Rambo, Judge of this Juvenile Court. This 27th day of July, 2016. CARLA REVELS, Juvenile Clerk Lee County, Georgia

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ABANDONED PUPPY This little girl was found wandering Batesville Pike Friday after almost being run over by a pick-up. She just cannot quit playing and will not let our kids out of her sight. Very healthy and sweet natured. We are getting all of her puppy shots in anticipation of her adoption. Total for the shots is $40. You may have noticed her brother, a brown lab puppy that appeared in the Times last week and was subsequently adopted. We found his sister the next day in the same location near our farm. If you have a warm spot for this little one, please call Kaytee at 501-607-3100. 9 p.m. Wed., Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., closed Tue. 479-418-5700. EL DORADO SOUTH ARKANSAS ARTS CENTER, 110 E. 5th St.: “Abstract Expressions,” paintings by Danny Hobbs, through Sept. 1, Lobby Gallery. Reception is 6 p.m. Aug. 20. 870-862-5474.

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