We celebrated the 150th anniversary of the University of Arkansas during the Come As You Arkansas event on Friday, Sept. 10. Hundreds of people including, visitors and alums, students, faculty and staff, participated in the daylong series of events on campus.
“Come as You Arkansas was a wonderful celebration of the U of A’s history, present and future,” said Charles Robinson, interim chancellor. “It was delightful to see people from across the Razorback community – students, staff, faculty, alumni and guests – all together and relishing the day on campus. I enjoyed meeting with so many great folks and even had the chance to take a Salsa dancing lesson at the Multicultural Center’s open house.”
Student Affairs staff took part in many of the activities across campus with some deparments hosting events of their own – from open houses at the Food Pantry and Multicultural Center to decorating Razorback cookies at the Arkasnas Union.
Check out these photos by Scott Flanagin.
“The campus was bustling with energy among students, faculty, alumni and special guests. Although we don’t know the total number of participants, it was so much fun seeing the generations around campus – from preschoolers attending 4-H activities to alumni who graduated many, many years ago calling the Hogs with Coach Mike Neighbors and the marching band,” said Amy Linimon, director of donor engagement.
Here are just a few Come As You Arkansas statistics:
- 700 pizzas eaten by faculty, staff and students
- 600 BEAT TEXAS t-shirts were distributed, with a line all the way from Old Main to Arkansas Avenue!
- 150 volunteers helped, including project coordinators from the participating colleges and units,
- 150 Tusk cookies decorated
- 95 family portraits taken on Old Main Lawn
- 40 campus projects showcasing UA’s traditions, mission and vision
- 15 cockroaches involved in the cockroach races at Bumpers Block Party
- 2 sheep, 2 goats and 1 mini pony also in attendance at the Bumpers Block Party
- 1 Chancellor Charles Robinson learning Salsa Dancing at the Multicultural Center
- 1 amazing Hog Call from Coach Mike Neighbors
Check out these photos by Noah Skalberg.
