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Schools and LibrariesDon't forget, Mike Lawn, former White House Groundskeeper, and Little Rock garde...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryDon't forget, Mike Lawn, former White House Groundskeeper, and Little Rock gardening expert, Janet Carson, will be at the library on Saturday, June 2, at 10:00am for a... Read more...Even the Peanuts gang uses their local library, so come on down and get a librar...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryEven the Peanuts gang uses their local library, so come on down and get a library card and check out a book. Better yet, sign up for our summer reading programs and read lots of... Read more...Chancellor: ‘Neighborhood Panel Positive Step’from:University of Arkansas - Little RockThe creation of a Neighborhood Housing Committee by members of the Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board is a positive step that will give neighbors input into the... Read more...In Memoriam: Joy M. Geislerfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockJoy M. Geisler, who worked in the circulation and archive departments at UALR’s Ottenheimer Library from the late 1960s until her retirement in 1992, died Wednesday, May 30.... Read more...Gillespie Art Piece Installed in UALR’s Newest Buildingfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockAn art installation by award-winning artist Dorothy Gillespie has found a home in the new Student Services Center. Read more...UAMS Enlists Search Dogs for Cancer Studyfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 30, 2012 | In the first study of its kind, Alexander “Sandy” Burnett, M.D., at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is testing whether local... Read more...Consultants Earn Global Business Credentialfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockThree Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center consultants have earned an international business credential held by only a handful of Arkansans. Liz Russell,... Read more...Community Organizations Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Governor Sid McMath's Birthfrom:Central Arkansas Library System - Main LibraryCommunity organizations and the McMath family are working together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Governor Sidney Sanders McMath with activities at Central... Read more...Making Your Mansion Bloom: Tips from the White House to Your Backyardfrom:William F. Laman Public LibraryMaking Your Mansion Bloom: Tips from the White House to Your Backyard Read more...Anti-Meth Research Earns Student Awardfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 29, 2012 | While no medication exists now for treating addiction to methamphetamine, UAMS graduate student Shraddha Thakkar and colleagues in the Graduate School and College... Read more...We hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend! We're gearing up for Saturday'...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryWe hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day weekend! We're gearing up for Saturday's special event - "Making Your Mansion Bloom: Tips from the White House to Your... Read more...TRIO/EOC named Goodwill’s Partner of the Yearfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockGoodwill Industries of Arkansas has named UALR’s TRIO Educational Opportunity Center its Community Partner of the Year.The award was announced at Goodwill Industries annual... Read more...Presidential Transition Committee to meet Tuesdayfrom:Pulaski Technical College5/28/2012 Read more...In observance of Memorial Day and in honor of the brave men and women who gave t...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryIn observance of Memorial Day and in honor of the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, the library will be closed on Monday. We will re-open at... Read more...In honor of Memorial Day, we are giving away a signed copy of W.E.B. Griffin’s,...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryIn honor of Memorial Day, we are giving away a signed copy of W.E.B. Griffin’s, “Retreat, Hell!” Griffin has been described as the poet laureate of the American... Read more...UAMS AHEC Southwest in Texarkana Wins “Spirit of Service” Awardfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 25, 2012 | The Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation has recognized the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) regional program in Texarkana for its outstanding... Read more...Bowen Conference Addresses Poverty in Arkansasfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockOn Wednesday, May 30, retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens will offer the keynote address at a conference looking at poverty in Arkansas. Read more...Poverty Program Places First Internsfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockLashun Burton of Crossett, Ark., and Lindsay Kuehn of Minneapolis have been selected as the first summer interns in UALR’s Shepherd Poverty Studies Program, according to... Read more...Teens Can Get an Ear Full of Audio Books This Summerfrom:Central Arkansas Library System - Main LibraryTeens and other readers of Young Adult (YA) Literature will have the opportunity to listen to bestselling titles and required reading classics this summer. Each week from June... Read more...Did you know? Today is World Turtle Day! We wonder what Yertle the Turtle is up...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryDid you know? Today is World Turtle Day! We wonder what Yertle the Turtle is up to this afternoon. “Try to be like the turtle - at ease in your own shell.” ~ Bill... Read more...Chancellor Asks Board to Consider Other Sitesfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockUALR Chancellor Joel E. Anderson has urged members of the Little Rock Technology Park Authority Board to consider other potential sites for the research park in addition to those... Read more...UAMS’ Psychiatric Research Institute Hosts The Rep’s “Next to Normal”from:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 23, 2012 | The Psychiatric Research Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is working to change not only the way mental illness is treated but the... Read more...Whiz Kids Explore New Nanocenterfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockAcademic achievers representing more than 30 school districts gathered on the UALR campus last week to be recognized for their scholarship and to get a look at what college has in... Read more...Make plans now to see former White House groundskeeper, Mike Lawn, and Master Ga...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryMake plans now to see former White House groundskeeper, Mike Lawn, and Master Gardener, Janet Carson, at Laman Library on Saturday, June 2, at 10:00am in the auditorium, for their... Read more...UAMS College of Pharmacy Dean’s Award Goes to UT Professorfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – The Dean’s Award for Lifetime Achievement from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy was given to J. Aubrey Waddell,... Read more...UAMS Pharmacy Dean's Service Award Honors Batesville Pharmacistfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – Steve Bryant, owner of Bryant’s Pharmacy and Health Care Center in Batesville, received the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of... Read more...UAMS Graduates More than 900 New Health Care Professionalsfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 22, 2012 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) awarded certificates and degrees today to 906 graduates of its five colleges and graduate school during... Read more...UAMS to Buy and Operate Magnolia Clinic Beginning June 1from:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will buy the Magnolia Rural Health Clinic and will begin operating it as part of UAMS effective June 1. Read more...TRI-Funded Study Addresses Synthetic Marijuanafrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 21, 2012 | A collaborative effort that includes seven University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers has led to new detection methods for so-called marijuana... Read more...Patient Glad UAMS Has Latest Aneurysm Treatmentfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 21, 2012 | Tony King of Texarkana is among a growing number of aneurysm patients thankful that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) offers the latest... Read more...Patient With Five Aneurysms Glad UAMS Among First to Offer ‘Pipeline’ Treatmentfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – Tony King of Texarkana is among a growing number of aneurysm patients thankful that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has one of the... Read more...May 22, Science Café – ‘Energize Me: Alternate Energy in Arkansas’from:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – Science Café Little Rock, co-sponsored by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), will hold its next public forum, Energize Me:... Read more...Library Adjusts Hours for Interimfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockThe Ottenheimer Library’s hours have been adjusted for the interim between semesters, through the end of May. The library will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 18,... Read more...Strike out Stroke Night a Home Run for AR SAVESfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 18, 2012 | “I was at work and walked out underneath an airplane and I just fell out!” said David Bullock, remembering the day when “time was of the... Read more...Join us Friday night at our Argenta Branch (506 Main Street) for the Argenta Art...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryJoin us Friday night at our Argenta Branch (506 Main Street) for the Argenta Art Walk, when we'll be hosting demonstrations by Roger Bartz, who makes beautiful Shaker-style... Read more...Artwalk Event (5/18): TRASH OR TREASURE? Antique expert, Nancy Dunning, will dis...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryArtwalk Event (5/18): TRASH OR TREASURE? Antique expert, Nancy Dunning, will discuss the basics of ANTIQUING. Learn how to find and maintain antique treasures. Join us at the... Read more...NEED SUMMER GETAWAY IDEAS? Donna Perrin from Arkansas Parks & Tourism will share...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryNEED SUMMER GETAWAY IDEAS? Donna Perrin from Arkansas Parks & Tourism will share the best vacation spots in the Natural State. Sat. 5/19 from 10:30-11 am at the Argenta Branch... Read more...Saturday’s Commencement: Largest Group Everfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockUALR will celebrate Saturday's spring commencement with the largest group of graduates in school history, including a group of Rwandan scholars. Read more..."All you need in life is truth and beauty and you can find both at the Public Li...from:William F. Laman Public Library"All you need in life is truth and beauty and you can find both at the Public Library." ~ Author, Historian and Actor, Studs Terkel (Born May 16, 1912 - he would have been... Read more...UAMS Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases Earns Prestigious $8 Million Grant Renewalfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – The Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has received a five-year competitive award of... Read more...Student Lands Position at Multicultural Firmfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockUALR student Vianca Cruz has been appointed the associate account executive of the Hispanic market for The Design Group, a multicultural communications firm. The Design... Read more...SMC Student Film Picked for Little Rock Festivalfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockA documentary film by Keith Clements, a student in the School of Mass Communication, has been accepted by the Little Rock Film Festival. The documentary, “Go the... Read more...UALR Places in Microsoft Imagine Competitionfrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockA team of management information systems students from UALR placed third in the national competition for Microsoft Imagine Cup Software Design over some impressive competition... Read more...UAMS College of Pharmacy Student Receives National Pharmacy Awardfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesMay 15, 2012 | Corey Hayes, a third-year student at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy, has received a prestigious national award for his... Read more...Dean Heads to Western Carolinafrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockAngela Laird Brenton, UALR’s dean of the College of Professional Studies who has been at the university for the past 29 years, has accepted a new position as... Read more...Golf Bash to Raise Money for Kids Day Treatment Program Across Arkansasfrom:University Of Arkansas For Medical SciencesLITTLE ROCK – The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) KIDS FIRST program will hold its 2nd Annual KIDS FIRST Golf Bash on June 8, 2012. The four-man scramble... Read more...Katrina Survivor Fulfills a Promise to Thrivefrom:University of Arkansas - Little RockBefore the age of 16, Penn Ross Jackson saw his father leave the family, lived with his mother out of a car on the streets of New Orleans, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor and... Read more...Online only pre-registration for our Summer Reading Program begins today! We hav...from:William F. Laman Public LibraryOnline only pre-registration for our Summer Reading Program begins today! We have programs for children under 5, kids 5-12, teens and adults.... Read more... |