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The Opera & Musical Theatre workshop presents Love Hurts, their 2019 show.
EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Opera & Musical Theatre to Perform "The Christmas Gift"

For the first time in 35 years, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Opera & Musical Theatre Workshop will present a complete opera, “The Christmas Gift.” Performances will be at 7 p.m., Dec. 6 and 8, at the Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS...

November 01, 2022
EventsNews

Metcalf to Lecture on Child Protection

To increase the community’s understanding of the special dangers that lurk online for today’s children, Crimestoppers and the UAFS Criminal Justice Club will sponsor the lecture “Technology, Predators, and Children: Understanding the Threats”...

October 24, 2022
Painted Silos at the Bakery District
EventsNews

UAFS joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens’ Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the UAFS Center for Economic...

October 17, 2022
The Bordertown Bones
EventsArts and Sciences

Octuba-Fest Returns for 2022

The UAFS Department of Music and Theatre is delighted to announce its 16th Octubafest on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center in the Reynolds Room.

October 17, 2022
The UAFS wind ensemble performs at their 2021 concert
EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Wind Ensemble to Perform

Audiences of the 2022-2023 Season of Entertainment will have a chance to see the UAFS Wind Ensemble in concert later this month. The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 25, at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center, will be under the...

October 10, 2022
A child dressed as a vampire holds a candy bag open to two women
EventsNews

Haunted University to Fright and Delight Oct. 29

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a revamped Haunted Union this year, complete with a new name: the UAFS Haunted University. Hosted by the university’s Campus Activities Board (CAB,) the all-ages Halloween tradition will be...

October 10, 2022
EventsArts and Sciences

Arkansas Supreme Court's Appeals on Wheels Coming to UAFS Oct. 20

The Arkansas Supreme Court will travel to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith on October 20th, 2022, as part of the Court’s “Appeals on Wheels” program.The Court will hear oral argument at 10:00 AM in the case CR-22-114, Shawn Cone v. State...

October 03, 2022
Haunted Hustle event graphic
EventsAlumni

Haunted Hustle Brings a Holiday Theme to Annual 5K

The UAFS Alumni Office will host its annual 5k this year with a new theme: Haunted Hustle! The race will be held October 29 on campus, but Alumni across the globe are invited to participate virtually.

October 01, 2022
EventsBusiness and Industry

UAFS to Host Manufacturing Week Panel

he University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host a Manufacturing Week panel discussion from 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, in the UAFS Baldor Technology Center Room 101.

September 30, 2022
flags hang above the UAFS campus center atrium
EventsFeatured

2022 Hispanic Heritage Month to feature Salsa, Service, and Student Perspectives

This Thursday, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will begin a month-long slate of events celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15.

September 14, 2022
 a boy marvels at a large peach
EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Theatre to Host James & The Giant Peach Oct. 6-9

The UAFS Theatre Department will present its fall show, Roald Dahl's James and The Giant Peach, October 6-9 at Breedlove Auditorium. The play was adapted for the stage by David Wood, and will feature original music composed by UAFS student William...

September 06, 2022
volunteers carry boxes during UAFS move in
EventsNews

UAFS Move-in to Welcome New, Returning Students

The excitement is building for students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where move-in weekend for on-campus housing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 20.

August 09, 2022
UAFS Center for Economic Development at The Bakery District.
EventsBusiness and Industry

CBPD to Host Series of Workshops This Fall

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a series of workshops and certificate courses designed for individuals who wish to improve a specific skillset, sharpen workplace understanding,...

July 15, 2022
tombonists play on the campus green
EventsArts and SciencesAlumni

UAFS Bordertown Bones to Perform at Trombone Festival

The Bordertown Bones will perform Friday at the International Trombone Festival in Conway.

July 12, 2022
four students hold stuffed lions and swag in front of the UAFS dorms
EventsFeatured

Mane Event Welcomes New Students to UAFS

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will host its second Mane Event new student welcome day, Friday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Mane Event, incoming students will learn more about campus resources, and find answers to questions about financial...

July 07, 2022
A man pours shrimp, sausage and potatoes into a long table for serving
EventsFeaturedAlumni

Popular Shrimp Boil Returns to UAFS

The Roarin’ on the River Low Country Shrimp Boil is roaring back to the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith this month with its first in-person appearance since 2019.

June 14, 2022
UAFS Gallery of Art & Design showcase
EventsArts and Sciences

UAFS Gallery of Art & Design Open Summer Exhibition

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Gallery of Art & Design exhibit “Permanent Collection Highlights: Works on Paper” is now open, with free public admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday through August 26 at the Windgate...

June 02, 2022
UAFS staff and faculty at the Center for Economic Development.
EventsBusiness and Industry

ASBTDC to Host Hispanic Small Business Panel May 26

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) located at the UAFS Center for Economic Development will host a panel discussion for the Hispanic small business community from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 26, at the CED...

May 23, 2022
Participants listen to Dr. Kimberley Gordon at the Center of Economic Development
EventsBusiness and Industry

CBPD to Host Emotional Intelligence Workshop June 1

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Center for Business and Professional Development will host a workshop to discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the Center for Economic...

May 18, 2022
Dr. Mary Sobhani talking to Baha’i Club members
Events

Baha’i Club to Host Student Mentor Training Sessions

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s registered student organization, The Baha’i Club, will host two training sessions for student mentors interested in volunteering with the Junior Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (JYSEP) from 9 a.m....

May 12, 2022

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