COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TO MAKE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., - The University of Arkansas College of Engineering will make a special announcement at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the GENESIS Technology Incubator's Southwestern Bell Economic Resource Center Room.

Reporters are also invited to attend a brief reception after the announcement where they'll have the opportunity to ask questions and conduct interviews. Please contact Laura Jacobs at University Relations if you would like assistance in setting up interviews.

A mult-box will be provided for broadcast media.

Location:

• GENESIS Technology Incubator, Southwestern Bell Economic Resource Center Room, Engineering Research Center, 700 Research Center Blvd., Fayetteville, Ark., 72701 (Access to the facility is available from either Cato Springs Road or Research Center Boulevard.)

Speakers:

• Dr. John A. White, Chancellor, University of Arkansas
• Mr. Rodger Kline, Chief Operating Officer, Acxiom Corp.
• Dr. Otto Loewer, Dean, UA College of Engineering
• Dr. Aicha Elshabini, Department Head, Electrical Engineering, UA College of Engineering

Photo Opportunities:

• Acxiom office housed in GENESIS facility

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 Laura H. Jacobs, manager, development communications (479) 575-7422, lherzog@uark.edu

Susan Vanneman, director of development, College of Engineering, (479) 575-6764, snv@engr.uark.edu

Mary-Ann Bloss, managing editor, engineering publications, College of Engineering, (479) 575-6016 mab4@engr.uark.edu