Events | Featured | News | StudentsJanuary 10, 2024

UAFS Rings in the New Semester with a Week of Events

Written By: Ian Silvester

Students return to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith to begin the spring semester on Tuesday, January 16. Along with reconnecting with friends, collecting class syllabi, and perfecting routes from class to class, students will have the first week back full of events to celebrate their return.

Spring Back Week is a way for students to meet with other students, faculty, and staff through fun and engaging events. Dyllan Newell, the coordinator for student activities and civic engagement, said he looks forward to the week and its benefits to current and new UAFS students.

“Spring Back Week is a chance for students to hit the ground running in the spring semester. The CACE (Campus and Community Engagement) office and countless other organizations on campus host events to help reacclimate students to campus life after a short winter break,” Newell explained.

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Monday, Jan. 15:

No school, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room, 7 a.m.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Unity in Action Parade – Downtown Fort Smith, 11 a.m.

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Tuesday, Jan. 16:

First day of spring semester

• Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) Donuts – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 8-10 a.m.
  • Start the semester, and day, with a sweet treat!
• The Wall – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• REACH Tabling – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Music Bingo – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room, 6-9 p.m.
  • A twist to the classic game! Test your knowledge of songs and groove to the beat while you compete for prizes.
• Groovy Smoothie with Chi Alpha (XA) – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 129, 6-8 p.m.
• BCM Dinner and Worship, BCM, 505 N 51^st, Fort Smith, 7-9 p.m.

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Wednesday, Jan. 17:

• Lions for Christ (LFC) Breakfast – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 8-10 a.m.
• Campus Center Side Quest – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• REACH Tabling – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• XA hosts Getcha’ Getcha’ Head in the Game Night – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 129, 4-6 p.m.
• Vietnamese Student Association Spring Roll Making – Baldor, 101, 5-7 p.m.
  • Roll into the spring semester with VSA! Unleash your inner chef and learn the art of crafting mouthwatering spring rolls.
• LFC Midweek – LFC House, 5510 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, 7-9 p.m.
• REACH Worship – Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, 8-9 p.m.

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Thursday, Jan. 18:

• Coco with the Popo (UPD) – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 8-10 a.m.
  • Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and get to know the police officers of UAFS.
• XA Cabana – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Breezeway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Campus Activities Board Escape Rooms – Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Reynolds Room, 3-6 p.m.
• Glow in the Dark Dodgeball – Old Gym, 6-9 p.m.

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Friday, Jan. 19:

• InterVarsity Christian Fellowship hosts Iron Chef: Breakfast Edition – Baldor, 101, 6 p.m.
• REACH Open Gym – Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 3900 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, 7-9 p.m.
• 810 Billiards & Bowling Discount Night– 810 Billiards & Bowling, 5609 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, 7-10 p.m.
  • Bring your UAFS ID and save some money!

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