Liberace, Facebook and more in our history capsule for February 4.
Ozarks At Large
A professor at the University of Arkansas has co-authored a new book designed to help colleges deal with ethical issues.
Our History Doctor, Bill Smith, uses the naming of a new White House press secretary to take a look back at the history of the position.
On this edition of Ozarks, the University of Arkansas is gearing up for the third year of its One Book, One Community Program and welcomes Walmart to its Garland Street Center. Also, a Skills Swap Conference teaches local professionals how to communicate more effectively online and more.This annual project encourages participants to read the same book in order to foster intellectual conversations throughout the region.
Ron Breeding talks with an Arkansas prison spokesperson about a potential plan to send some inmates south.
On this edition of Ozarks, the Northwest Arkansas Council looks to the future. Plus downtown Springdale also considers what's ahead and our History Doctor considers just what history is.Theater Squared's next performance is "Sundown Town." The script takes a bold look at race relations. We'll hear some of the discussion about the script held last night at the Fayetteville Public Library. More from the conversation will be included in upcoming editions of Ozarks at Large. Visit www.theater2.org for more information about "Sundown Town".
Today on the program, Eddie L. Armstrong, a leading young community activist, prepares to speak the University of Arkansas Fort Smith during its Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. Also, Meals on Wheels is looking for more drivers to help deliver food to seniors, the Northwest Arkansas Lacrosse League prepares for its fifth season, and more.Zooey Deschanel, Queen Liliuokalani and more in our history capsule for January 17.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, distance education will have a strong presence in a program on the University of Arkansas campus next fall, plus Rogers Little Theatre brings a comedy classic to the stage. We go behind the scenes with The Man Who Came To Dinner.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.
at end of show: "Keep on the Sunny Side" Roe Family Singers
Congressman Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor traded verbal blows late last week as each addressed the Delta Grassroots Caucus, which held its annual meeting in Little Rock. Enrollment in the state's Private Option continued to grow last month, as evidenced by a new report released by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the University of Arkansas System moved forward with its future online university programs last week by hiring the school's first three employees.
"Shuckatoom" by American Top 40
Students begin to lose gains made throughout the academic year almost as soon as the final bell rings for summer vacation. An open forum tomorrow at the Jones Center in Springdale will address opportunities to keep students' minds active during out of school times. Many organizations will be involved, including the Arkansas Out of School Network.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, says it was an especially busy week for economic matters in Arkansas, including Tyson Foods' attempt to acquire Hillshire Brands.
Children's House in Springdale is designed to help some of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in northwest Arkansas.
"Twilight" by U2
