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Entering the University of Arkansas in 2003, it was the College of Engineering’s remarkable reputation that caught Marcus Hopkins’ eye in deciding where he wanted to go to school. He knew he could get a degree in civil engineering that would be well-respected by future employers, and it was through this degree choice that he began to get involved.

The University of Arkansas has been notified that it will have another $2,668,194 reduced from its latest 2009-10 state appropriation, the second cut in state funding since the start of the fiscal year last July.

The University of Arkansas is currently seeking a talented individual with excellent verbal and highly-developed communications strategy, public relations, marketing, brand management, media relations, publications, promotional advertising, and website skills to come represent the University of Arkansas.

The University of Arkansas Office of Constituent Relations is now certifiably “Whole Hog.” The office staff has reached 100 percent membership participation in the Arkansas Alumni Association.

With finals ending and students getting ready to go home for the holidays, and all the sugary sweets in the office, we want you to take a moment and remember that special treat that got you through finals week. Be it Oreos, Peanut Butter Crackers, Snicker Doodles or something a little healthier we want to know what it was.

Congratulations to the University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor for Advancement Office for going Whole Hog. The office staff has 100% membership participation in the Alumni Association. Your group, whether it’s your neighborhood, family or kickball team, just to name a few ideas, can do the same.

Congratulations to the University of Arkansas Executive Committee on going Whole Hog. The committee has 100% membership participation in the Alumni Association. Your group, whether it’s your book club, business, department or tailgate group, just to name a few ideas, can do the same. Go Whole Hog today!

As alumni, Natalie and Ryan Biles of Lonoke strive to lead with humility and a joy to give back to the University of Arkansas that poured so much into them. As recent graduate members of the Arkansas Alumni Association, they have ventured to take on exciting new leadership roles at the University of Arkansas through their involvement in the Young Alumni Board. The couple hopes to encourage fellow grads to find creative ways to stay in touch with their alma mater.

Following the 2009 Homecoming theme, “A Red & White Affair: Celebrating 100 Years of Razorback Pride,” the week-long schedule of events leading up to the victorious Eastern Michigan vs. Arkansas game carried on a tradition that officially began in 1922. Throughout the week, fraternities and sororities, registered student organizations and residence halls competed for points. The Homecoming winners were announced during half-time of the football game, where Kimberly L. Smith, a health science major from Hot Springs, was crowned queen.

Two words describe the emotions of the 11 outstanding people honored during the 65th annual Alumni Awards Celebration – humble and grateful. The Association’s largest awards dinner was filled with laughter and tears of joy as each accepted his or her award on Oct. 30 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.