List of Chancellor's and Dean's List Members for Spring, 2009 Available on Website

University of Arkansas students who earned a place on the spring 2009 Chancellor’s list, undergraduate Dean’s lists, and School of Law Dean’s lists can now find their names posted on the university’s Academic Achievements website at: http://www.uark.edu/rd_vcad/urel/DeansList/deans.php?app=chan.

Students can find their names by searching the names in alphabetical order or by hometown or county. Information for the site is provided by the registrar’s office.

Introduction to the Study of Judaism to be Reintroduced to Curriculum

"Introduction to the Study of Judaism" is being revived after several years off the class schedule.  It is being offered during the second summer session as HUMN 425V, sec. 012 (ISIS #10080).  Meeting time is M-F, 10:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. in the J. B. Hunt Center of Excellence, room 234.  Taught by Jacob Adler, associate professor of philosophy (and also an ordained rabbi), the course will cover Judaism from the post-Biblical period to the present, with an emphasis on texts, teachings and practices that still live in current-day Judaism.  There are no prerequisites.

Christians often think of Judaism as Old Testament religion, but in fact the formative documents of Modern Judaism – the Mishnah, the Talmud, the Codes, the Midrashim and others – were set down in writing only after the close of the Old Testament period.  Students will encounter excerpts from these texts and others, and will get a sense of how past and present are woven together to make up the strands of contemporary Jewish life in all its varieties.

For more information, contact Professor Adler at 479-200-1397 or jadler@uark.edu.

Ph.D. Candidate Wins State Awards for Column Writing

Barbara Warner and Kimber Wenzelburger

Two University of Arkansas students – Barbara Warner, a doctoral candidate in the public policy Program, and Kimber Wenzelburger, a senior in the Walter J. Lemke department of journalism – were honored by the Arkansas Press Women Association on Saturday, June 6.

Warner was among the journalists who won writing awards in the annual Arkansas Press Women Communications Contest in Stuttgart. Warner's monthly columns appear in the Northwest Arkansas Times, Benton County Daily Record and the Siloam Springs Herald-Leader. She won first and third place and honorable mentions in the specialized columns category, and second and third place in general columns. She writes on politics, lifestyles and culture.

Warner will defend her dissertation, titled "Talking Us Into War: Problem Definition by Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and George W. Bush," on June 17.

Warner is also a photographer whose black-and-white work is on display the rest of June in an exhibit titled "Trilogy: Told in Three Parts" at Ozark Natural Foods in Fayetteville. A meet-the-artists reception is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at Ozark Natural Foods, 1554 N. College Ave. Viewing hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Joining Warner in the exhibit are Mike Flynn, producer of the nationally syndicated radio show, “The Folk Sampler,” heard on 155 stations including KUAF-FM, and Lovella Lindsey Norrell, owner of the family wellness center, Positive Touch, which offers massage and nutritional counseling, and One Safe Place, a center for personal advancement. All three live in Siloam Springs.

Wenzelburger, a senior from Girard, Kan., was honored with the organization's 2009-10 scholarship. She was editor of the 2008-09 Arkansas Traveler and is interning this summer at The Morning News.

Course About Death and Dying to Be Offered Online in Fall

Just another reminder to students that Death and Dying, SCWK 3163, is being offered online during the fall 2009 semester through the University of Arkansas Global Campus. The course is a great and interesting way to fulfill a humanities or social work elective requirement. To register, go to Global Campus and choose Off-Campus Classes from the Distance Education menu.

American Medical Writers Association Scholarship Applications Available

AMWA (American Medical Writers Association) is accepting applications for the AMWA Annual Conference Student Scholarship sponsored by Eli Lilly & Company.  Two student scholarships will be awarded to cover the cost of attending AMWA’s 69th Annual Conference. This three–day conference event offers the best in educational and networking opportunities are for professional medical communicators and for students who are considering a career in the profession.

The application deadline is June 8. *Note: The application and information on the website states that the deadline is June 8, 2009 (the administrator of the scholarship says completed applications will be accepted until June 11.

The conference will take place in Dallas, TX on October 22-24 and will feature more than 100 educational programs related to medical communication.

Information about the scholarship program and an application form are available on the AMWA Web site at www.amwa.org.  Under “What’s New?” click on 2009 Annual Conference, then scroll down and click on “Student Scholarship”.

Please send the completed application form with all required attachments to the following address:

AMWA Conference Student Scholarship

30 West Gude Drive, Suite 525

Rockville, MD 20850-1161

Questions? Please contact Shari Lynn at AMWA headquarters at (301) 294-5303, e-mail slynn@amwa.org.

Civil Engineering Students Tie for First Place in State Competition

Civil engineering students from the University of Arkansas tied with each other for first place in their two divisions at the Annual Arkansas Water Environment Federation & American Water Works Association Student Presentation Competition in Hot Springs this April.  

Ashley Pifer and Josh Durham tied for first place in the Wastewater category. Ashley’s presentation was titled "Municipal Biosolids Drying Options." Josh’s presentation was titled "Toxic Impact of Commercial Biocides on Industrial Wastewater Treatment Systems." They received $350 each for their achievements.

Annette Porter and Charles Cullen tied for first place in the Drinking Water category. Annette’s presentation is titled "Treatment of Wastewater for Direct Reuse in Cloudcroft, N.M."  Charles’ presentation is titled "A Review of Low-Cost Treatment Technologies to Help Meet Pending SDWA Regulations in Small Communities."  They received $300 for their achievements.

For Whom The Bell Tolls

The Arkansas Alumni Association will ring the Toller Celebration Bell at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House at noon today in honor of Nate Looney of Jonesboro. Looney has earned the University of Arkansas’ Henry Woods Student Leadership Award.

Looney will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in economics. In the fall, he plans to attend graduate school at the Clinton School of Public Service.

He is a member of the Student Alumni Board and is an Alumni Association Endowed Scholar. Among his many other student activities, Looney served as president of the Associated Student Government during the 2007-08 academic year.

Congratulations Nate!

Deadline Extended for Wilson Foundation 2009-10 Scholarship Application

The deadline for applying for a 2009-10 scholarship from the Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation has been extended to Friday, March 27.

Important Notice to Students: The scholarship application states that your application must be received by the Financial Aid Office by March 16, 2009. However, the application needs to be received by the Office of Academic Scholarships, and applications will be received until March 27. Any application submitted to the office after this date will not be submitted to the Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation.

The Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduate student majoring in music, engineering or the liberal arts.

In granting scholarships, the trustees of the foundation consider the academic record, financial need and the applicant’s desire to supplement his or her college expenses through part-time employment. The trustees prefer that applicants work at least ten hours per week. The minimum undergraduate grade point average is a 3.5 (on a 4 point system).

An application can be picked up in the Office of Academic Scholarships, Room 101, Old Main.

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Dovie Johnson, assistant director
Office of Academic Scholarships
479-575-4464, doviej@uark.edu

Social Work Shazaam!

Social Work Shazaam! is an exciting event to showcase some of the many career opportunities that the social work profession provides. Come celebrate Social Work Month at the University of Arkansas from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the Union Connections Lounge.  There will be food and prizes!

Study Abroad Information

Want to spend summer session I learning about Classics in Greece? This faculty-led study abroad is a great adventure a fantastic way to get a fresh perspective on the classics! The application deadline to apply is Feb. 13, for this program, so you have plenty of time to get an application in to the Office of Study Abroad.

Explore more about this year’s program and find an application at http://studyabroad.uark.edu/1410.htm.      

If you've been thinking about joining a UA study abroad program this summer, there are some deadlines coming up you should know about.  Thursday, Jan 15, is the application deadline for the following programs: Theatre in London; Political, Natural & Social History of South Africa Tour; Unfamiliar Japan.

If you have questions or would like to talk about anything more, please call the Study Abroad Office at 575-7582 and set up an appointment or send an e-mail to lmoix@uark.edu.

2009 Yearbook Photos Being Taken Now

Be part of the 2009 Razorback Yearbook! Have your photo taken from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Dec. 5, outside the Union food court and register to win a ladies' watch from Blakeman's Fine Jewelry in Rogers.

HogBash Party For Seniors Scheduled For Wednesday

Find Out What You Need To Know To Graduate

HogBash, an annual party for seniors, will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House on the corner of Razorback Road and Maple Street. Come enjoy free burgers, prizes, T-shirts and live music. And find out everything you need to know to graduate. Bring a guest!

Please R.S.V.P. online at www.arkalum.org/hogbash or e-mail seniors@razorbackroad.com.