Calendar of Events
Compiled by Becca Imes
Monday, October 25, 2010
CLL- Improve Your Digital Photography 2: Build on skills learned in Digital Photography 1 and also explore Portrait Photography. Students will need to have an SLR digital camera.Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., October 25 – December 6, CRN 5101 (Skip November 22 Thanksgiving Week) Fee: $83, Location: Math-Science 203. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
CLL- Solving Tax Problems: A CPA shares Strategies, Tactics, and Practical Advice: Learn about the biggest misconceptions taxpayers have about their returns. Discover what you should do right now, what you need to do throughout the year before you file your tax return, and how to work with your tax professional. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., October 26, CRN 5116 Fee: $30, Location: Math-Science 236. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Telling Family Stories with Your Photography: Basics of photography will be discussed as we explore documenting the most important people in our lives, our families. Bring some old photographs, documents, and your digital camera to have hands-on experience. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., October 26, CRN 5102. Fee: $20, Location: Math-Science 204. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
CLL- Dancing with the Stars (Swing Dancing): Cover partner dance fundamentals and introduce simple swing steps to get you out on the dance floor. Students must wear rubber soled shoes or soft sole dance shoes but no heels. Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m., October 27–December 8 (skip November 24 Thanksgiving week), CRN 5084. Fee: $53. Location: Studio Room (Old Gym). Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Advances in Business Research Symposium: Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th St. Registration is $325 and includes meals and refreshments. The symposium provides a forum for exchanging ideas about, identifying emerging trends in, learning new approaches to, and examining issues about the various disciplines of business administration, entrepreneurship, and leadership. To register call 479-788-7807.
Wii Wednesday: Welcome Center (CC115), 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Play Wii between classes! For details call 788-7697.
BCM presents Lunch for Change: BCM Building, noon to 12:45 p.m. Weekly lunch for only a quarter with speakers addressing tough spiritual questions. For details call 479-478-0315.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Advances in Business Research Symposium: Fort Smith Convention Center, 55 S. 7th St. Registration is $325 and includes meals and refreshments. The symposium provides a forum for exchanging ideas about, identifying emerging trends in, learning new approaches to, and examining issues about the various disciplines of business administration, entrepreneurship, and leadership. To register call 479-788-7807.
CLL- Emergency Wilderness Medicine: Be prepared for the wilderness by learning how to prepare your own emergency medical kit, deal with hypothermia, spend the unexpected night out in the woods, and what supplies are needed for cuts, fractures, and bruises. Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., October 28, CRN 5057. Fee: $20, Location: Boreham Conference Center (Baldor 101). Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Photoshop: This class will show you neat tips and tricks to enhance your digital pictures using Adobe Photoshop CS4. Some of the many techniques you will learn are red eye removal, blurred background, cut out background, and the healing brush. Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., October 28–November 18, CRN 5043. Fee: $53, Location: Baldor Mac Lab 206. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Recital—Dr. David Carter: Breedlove Auditorium
CLL- iPhone Apps: Did you get a new iPhone recently or need help understanding what an app is? Through a series of guided instruction, hands-on exercises, and discussion, you'll learn that there is an app for almost everything. Friday 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., November 5, CRN 5050. Fee: $20, Location: Echols Conference Center. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Internet Basics: Learn general Internet concepts, types of Internet connections and service providers, and browse the World Wide Web (1 session; 1 ½ hour). Friday 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., October 29, CRN 5048. Fee: $20, Location: Business Center 134. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Office of Non-Traditional Students presents Jack-O-Lantern Contest: Campus Center Fireplace, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Judging will be a noon. For details call 788-7319.
Christ on Campus presents Free Food and Fellowship: Flanders 113, 12:00 p.m. Enjoy free food and fellowship at noon!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
CLL- Healthy Eating: The Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School: The Right Bite Cooking School is a fun way to learn how to enjoy delicious food that is prepared with less fat, sugar and sodium. Saturday, October 30, CRN 5080. Noon-2 p.m. FREE Blood Pressure Screenings. Fee:$30. Location: Midland Height Methodist Church. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CAB presents Haunted Union: Campus Center, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Carnival games and haunted house. Free and open to the public. For details call 788-7697.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball (Season: November 2-25, 2010): Old Gym, for details call 788-7694.
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
CLL- Arkansas Prehistory:An overview of the prehistory of Arkansas, the people who were here, and how we learn about them through archaeology.Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., November 3, CRN 5071. Location: Echols Conference Center. Non LLI Participants: $20 Fee, CRN 5125. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Ebooks on Your Own Terms: An overview of ebooks, ebook formats, some of the various devices that can view them, some free sources, and checking them out from the UA Fort Smith Library and public libraries. Wednesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., November 3, CRN 5058. Fee: $20, Location: Flanders 100. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Wii Wednesday: Welcome Center (CC115), 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Play Wii between classes! For details call 788-7697.
BCM presents Lunch for Change: BCM Building, noon to 12:45 p.m. Weekly lunch for only a quarter with speakers addressing tough spiritual questions. For details call 479-478-0315.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Historic Bartlesville – Bartlesville, OK: Tour the Phillips Petroleum founder Frank Phillips’ “oil money” mansion. Ride to the top of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower, the only finished skyscraper, and tour one of the great buildings of the 20th century. We will dine at the Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino Fresh Market buffet, which serves a wide variety of savory entrées and desserts to indulge your appetite. Lunch is included. To register, please call (479) 788-7220.
CLL- Stained Glass: Create your own work of stained glass art just in time for the holidays. This basic class introduces artistic techniques and skills and serves as an introduction to the beauty of glass. You will obtain proper techniques in the application, pattern use, and construction. Class size shall be limited for optimal participation. Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ÿ November 4 – December 16 (Skip November 25 Thanksgiving Week) Ÿ CRN 5100 Fee: $107 Ÿ Location: 51st Annex Room 406
CLL- French is Fun II: A continuation of French is Fun I. Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Ÿ November 4 – December 16 (Skip November 25 Thanksgiving Week) CRN 5088. Fee: $76, Location: Math-Science 204. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Friday, November 5, 2010
CLL- Traveling with my Apps: Taking your iPhone on your next trip? Lower your travel stress by learning about applications for flying, locating lodging and restaurants, accessing tourist information, as well as incidentals. Friday 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., November 5, CRN 5085. Fee: $20, Location: Echols Conference Center. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Christ on Campus presents Free Food and Fellowship: Flanders 113, noon. Enjoy free food and fellowship!
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Trumpet Ensemble Day: Reynolds Room
CLL- A Girl’s Best Friend: Internet Safety and Personal Safety Awareness: The simplest and best defense against assaults is to be more aware of your environment or surroundings. Designed for females 12 – 90. Come and learn about personal safety awareness both online and when going about your everyday life. Saturday 9:00 a.m. – noon, November 6, CRN 5098. Fee: $20, Location: Flanders 217. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
CLL- Privacy and Security on the Internet: Worried about your credit card information being stolen on the Internet? Wonder how your computer was infected just by visiting a legitimate website? Learn the latest in Internet security and how to protect your computer, your finances, and your personal information. Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., November 9, CRN 5059. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Write Better: English 101 for the Utterly Confused: Learn to develop the essence of time in sentences by studying the proper usage of tenses; learn how to compose sentences that produce vivid images through the use of adverbs and adjectives. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., November 9, CRN 5137. Fee: $20, Location: Math-Science 211. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Great American Mystery Stories: Since Edgar Allen Poe gave birth to detective fiction, various types of the American thriller have evolved and major writers have emerged. Join in a discussion of this fascinating body of fiction. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., November 9, CRN 5136. Fee: $20, Location: Math-Science 205. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
CLL- Fort Smith Airport Behind the Scenes: Tour the Fort Smith Airport and take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look. Location: Fort Smith Airport Terminal (meet at the front entrance to the terminal) Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., November 10, CRN 5072. Non LLI Participants: $20 Fee, CRN 5126. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Wii Wednesday: Welcome Center (CC115), 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Play Wii between classes! For details call 788-7697.
Office of Non-Traditional Students presents Veteran's Reception: Campus Center Reynold Room DE, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reception to honor Veterans. For details call 788-7319.
BCM presents Lunch for Change: BCM Building, noon to 12:45 p.m. Weekly lunch for only a quarter with speakers addressing tough spiritual questions. For details call 479-478-0315.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Music Clinic: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Campus Center Fireplace
Friday, November 12, 2010
CLL- Excel: In this course, you’ll learn to create and format an Excel worksheet, organize the data on your worksheet so that it’s much easier to work with, and various other basic tasks. Recommended for new users but will also benefit experienced users. Friday 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m., November 12, CRN 5049. Fee: $20, Location: Business Center 134. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
***Last day to drop a 16-week class(es) with a "W"
Christ on Campus presents Free Food and Fellowship: Flanders 113, noon. Enjoy free food and fellowship!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
CLL- Spanish on the Job: Learn Spanish phrases for better customer service. This class is beginner's level Spanish, but recommended that either Spanish Basics or similar course has been completed by student. Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., November 13 & 20, CRN 5135. Fee: $40, Location: Math-Science 204. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CAB presents Basketball Tailgate: Stubblefield Center, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grab some food and get pumped for Lions Basketball! For details call 788-7697.
Monday, November 15, 2010
CLL- A Balancing Act: Managing the Minutes of Your Life: Learn techniques for managing home, family, career, and personal time. Monday 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., November 15, CRN 5073. Location: Echols Conference Center. Non LLI Participants: $20 Fee, CRN 5127. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
CLL- Hollywood Goes to War: Why do war movies appeal to the cinemagoer? A discussion of some of the major war films may provide answers. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., November 16, CRN 5138. Fee: $20, Location: Math-Science 205. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Better Communication: Grammar Refresher: Improve your speaking and writing skills and gain confidence in your ability to produce clean, grammatically correct work. You'll explore the basics of English grammar—like sentence structure and punctuation. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., November 16, CRN 5139. Fee: $20, Location: Math-Science 211. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Create Your Free Online Travel Blog: Share your experiences online with friends and family by learning how to use the Internet to post your travel photos, videos, journals and more! Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., November 16, CRN 5094. Fee: $30, Location: Baldor 122. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
CLL- What Editors Want: Hear from a working magazine editor what it is that editors are looking for in freelance submissions and how you can break in to a magazine. Attend this informal session for answers to all questions about getting started as a freelance writer. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., November 17, CRN 5140. Fee $20, Location Math-Science 204. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Wii Wednesday: Welcome Center (CC115), 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Play Wii between classes! For details call 788-7697.
CAB presents Tunnel of Oppression: Campus Center Reynolds Room, TIME TBD. Venture through this tunnel of diverse views. For details call 788-7697.
CAB presents Coffeehouse: Dining Hall @ the Lions Den, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy music from UA Fort Smith students! To sign up email dfudge00@g.uafortsmith.edu or call 788-7697.
BCM presents Lunch for Change: BCM Building, noon to 12:45 p.m. Weekly lunch for only a quarter with speakers addressing tough spiritual questions. For details call 479-478-0315.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
CLL- Canning and Preserving Your Garden Delights: Learn principles of food preservation techniques for the home. A display of equipment used for food preservation will be on hand for show and tell. Make salsa from fresh ingredients and liven up your next football or holiday party. Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., November 18, CRN 5086. Fee: $30, Location: Flanders 201. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
CLL- Making Videos with Windows Moviemaker & Sound Editing with Audacity: Learn how to use Windows Moviemaker to create, edit, and share your home movies. Be able to share your movie via the web, email, or flashdrive. Students must have at least beginner-level computer/Internet/keyboarding knowledge and skills. Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., November 18, CRN 5040. Fee: $35, Location: Baldor 124. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Office of Non-Traditional Students presents College Preview: Baldor 101, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For details call 788-7319.
Friday, November 19, 2010
CLL- Microsoft Publisher: The holidays present an excellent opportunity for reconnecting with old friends and thanking loyal customers. Learn how to use Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 to quickly produce exactly the greeting card that you want. Friday 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., November 19, CRN 5051. Fee: $20, Location: Business Center 134. Students, staff, and faculty receive $10 discount. Please call 479-788-7220 or visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Lifelonglearning for more information and to register for classes.
Christ on Campus presents Free Food and Fellowship: Flanders 113, noon. Enjoy free food and fellowship!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
***Fall break/no classes-campus closes at 5:00 p.m.
November 25-28, 2010
***Thanksgiving holiday-campus closed.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Amish Farms – Christmas Lights at Rhema Bible College and Honor Heights Parks, Muskogee: Our annual trip to the Amish Farm kicks off the holiday season. Enjoy an absolutely delicious family style banquet at the Amish Farm. We will walk off our meal at Woodland Hills Mall while we wait for nightfall. From there, we will tour the million lights of the Rhema Bible College and the “Fairy Tale Lights at Honor Heights Park.” Lunch is included. To register, please call (479) 788-7220
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Blood Drive: Campus Center Reynolds Room, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donate and get a free t-
shirt! Sign up in advance by calling 788-7697.
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Josh Knight Faculty Recital: 7:30 p.m., Breedlove Auditorium
Blood Drive: Campus Center Reynolds Room, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donate blood and get a free t-shirt! Sign up in advance by calling 788-7697.
Wii Wednesday: Welcome Center (CC115), 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Play Wii between classes! For details call 788-7697.
BCM presents Lunch for Change: BCM Building, noon to 12:45 p.m. Weekly lunch for only a quarter with speakers addressing tough spiritual questions. For details call 479-478-0315.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
CAB presents Midnight Breakfast: Campus Center Fireplace, 10:00 p.m. to midnight. Take a break from studying to grab free breakfast. For details call 788-7697.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Christ on Campus presents Free Food and Fellowship: Flanders 113, noon. Enjoy free food and fellowship!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
***Fall classes end
Grad Bash: Pendergraft Health Sciences Lobby, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. All December 2010 graduates and their families are invited to attend. For more information call 788-7241.
BCM presents The Source: BCM Building, 9:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Weekly College Worship. For details call 479-478-0315.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
***Final Exam Week Begins
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Branson Landing/Miracle of Christmas – Branson, MO: Discover uncharted waterfront shopping and dining at Branson Landing. Lunch not included. Then experience Miracle of Christmas, the touching story of kings, angels and a simple, faithful couple used by God. Featuring a live nativity scene with characters and animals from the play. To register, please call (479) 788-7220.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Non Traditional Student Holiday Party: Campus Center Reynolds Room, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For details call 788-7319.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
***Commencement
December 23, 2010 – January 2, 2011
***Holiday – Campus Closed
