University of Arkansas - Daily Headlines

FOR RELEASE: Thursday, March 18, 2004

Sixth Annual Business Giants Student Forum

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is hosting the sixth annual "Business Giants," in which three top Arkansas executives hold a dialogue with students in a one-hour forum. Only students may ask questions during the forum.

Date and Time: Monday, March 22, 2004 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Speakers:

Edward Drilling, president, SBC Arkansas
Walter E. Hussman, Jr., publisher, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and president and CEO, WEHCO Media, Inc.
J. Kirk Thompson, president and CEO, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Dean Doyle Z. Williams, Walton College, moderator

Location:

Donald W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development Auditorium

University of Arkansas Campus (Parking available in the parking garage off Stadium Drive, next to the Arkansas Union)

Photo Opportunities:

During the forum and afterward

Interview Opportunities:

Reception following the forum

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Contact:

Doyle Z. Williams, dean, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-5949, doylez@walton.uark.edu

Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu