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While many children dream of becoming astronauts and president of the United States, Evan Fusco knew from the age of 10 that he wanted to practice medicine and become a doctor. Now, working as an emergency room physician at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO, Fusco, who is a life member of the Arkansas Alumni Association, reflects on his time at the University of Arkansas and appreciates the experiences and people who helped to guide him at the beginning of his medical journey.
The Arkansas Alumni Association strives to provide quality service and therefore we are constantly evaluating our current services and programs as well as looking for new ideas to implement. Our recent evaluation has resulted in the conclusion that our e-mail forwarding service provider, which also provided many other services tied to e-communications, is no longer equipped to fit the needs of our members, alumni and friends.
Are you looking for the ideal tailgating spot for football season? The Arkansas Alumni Association is now offering parking and tailgating spots just steps from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Alumni Alley to our members.
The Alumni Association and Sam’s Club are now offering to Alumni members, a fantastic added value to their Sam’s Club Membership package: $25 Gift Card for new and renewing Plus Members.
The Arkansas Alumni Career Network is proud to share the following job opportunities for you to become a part of the University of Arkansas faculty and staff. This is your chance to help make our University stronger by joining our highly talented group of professionals.
University of Arkansas graduating seniors Billy Fleming of Fort Smith and Kristin A. Watson of Benton were recognized with the 2011 Senior Honor Citation during the Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors luncheon on May 13. The award recognizes a senior man and woman who exhibit outstanding academic achievement, campus and community involvement and leadership. Students were required to be a member of the graduating class of 2011 (finishing degree requirements in August or December 2010 or May 2011.) The citation includes a personal memento, a $500 cash award, life membership in the Arkansas Alumni Association as well as permanent recognition on the student Honor Wall at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.
In connection with the Arkansas Alumni Association’s volunteer engagement program, the Association is pleased to announce the creation of “Helpin’ Like a Hog.” Only a few weeks into the planning process, staff members have come together to create a program that will help to engage alumni who express an interest in community service.
Growing up with a father who works in sales and a grandfather who worked in public relations, Shannon Riordan, a Little Rock native, knew her future career would include business. When deciding where she would attend college, she set her sights on the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas.
Jennifer Irwin has made quite a name for herself in Northwest Arkansas. From working as the promotions manager and on-air spokesperson at Arkansas’ NBC 24/51, to working for Celebrate Magazine and now as a radio host with Magic 107.9, Irwin has excelled in the field of media and she attributes her success to her time spent at the University of Arkansas.
Since 1961, the Arkansas Alumni Association has proudly recognized the exemplary achievements of University of Arkansas faculty through the Arkansas Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Achievement Awards amongst three categories of accomplishment: teaching, research and public service. Additionally, the University of Arkansas honors a faculty member with the Charles and Nadine Baum Faculty Teaching Award. For the first time, the Baum Award winner also will be honored at the Alumni Awards Celebration during Homecoming this fall.
