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"Razorbacks Reaching Out"
The Dallas Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association was named the 2010 recipient of the Mace Award in recognition of its signature event – the Dallas Chapter Banquet. The award was presented during the 2011 chapter banquet on April 12. As a Mace Award recipient, the chapter’s name was inscribed on the base, and the chapter was awarded a $500 stipend to be used on a special event for the next fiscal year.
Dr. Gearhart will give a short presentation on the current state of the University along with future plans. He will be available afterward to address questions from the audience. He has identified Houston as one of the cities that the university is focusing on for recruiting prospective students. While in Houston, he will visit schools and alumni throughout the area.
Graduating from the University of Arkansas was a great achievement for Roberto Diaz. Living in Panama, the University of Arkansas was a long way from home. The distance didn’t stop him, nor did his father—an influential figure in Diaz’s life, so he followed in the footsteps of his cousins and moved to Arkansas to attend [...]
Springdale native Regina Hopper B.A.’81, J.D. ’85 will return to the University of Arkansas campus on Feb. 28-March1 as the Arkansas Alumni Association’s 2011 Johnson Fellow. Hopper, who resides in Alexandria, Va., is president and CEO of America’s Natural Gas Alliance, which is dedicated to increasing appreciation of the environmental, economic and national security benefits of clean, abundant and affordable North American natural gas.
Since walking onto the University of Arkansas campus for the first time last year, Tori Pohlner knew that college life meant devoting long hours to studying. However, once learning about the multiple student organizations that the university offered, she decided that some of those hours would be dedicated towards campus involvement – a decision she wouldn’t have any other way.
This April, the Black Alumni Society will celebrate its 10th Reunion. As a part of this year’s reunion, the first African American professors at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Margaret Clark and Dr. Gordon Morgan, will be recognized at the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Dinner, for their more than 40 years of service to the university and its students.
T. A. Walton, member of the Chancellor’s Council on Diversity has been hard at work sharing the good news about the University of Arkansas. He has gladly shared with us a personal update on his Diversity activities and contributions.
Suzie Stephens is a woman who is constantly reinventing herself. Whether it is through her work, community involvement or worldly travels, Stephens continues to find ways to make her fast-paced lifestyle more fun and exciting.
Dr. Renaldo J. Hemphill provided an opportunity for students in the ninth to the twelfth grade to participate in his foundation’s 5th Annual College and Financial Aid Fair held at Cherry Street AME Zion Church. More than 25 students turned out for the event and over six colleges and universities were present for the college far, including the University of Arkansas.
Living in Kansas City, Phil Schoettlin does not let the distance between Fayetteville and Missouri keep him from staying connected with the University of Arkansas. Serving as president of the Arkansas Alumni Association’s Greater Kansas City Chapter and as a member of the Kappa Sigma XI Corporation and XI Alumni Association, Schoettlin enjoys the time he spends interacting with students and alumni.
