FIRST GENERATION CELEBRATION
November 7, 2012
12:00 p.m. ~ DSC Ledbetter A & 6:00 p.m.~Dickinson Auditorium A panel discussion will follow both showings, facilitated by the Directors, UALR First Generation Students & University Administrators.
Narrated by Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood, FIRST GENERATION tells the story of four high school students - an inner city athlete, a small town waitress, a Samoan warrior dancer, and the daughter of migrant field workers - who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families & communities by pursuing a college education! Shot over the course of three years, this 95 minute documentary explores the problem of college access faced by first generation and low-income students and how their success has major implications for the future of our nation.
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WANTED: First Generation Students
To Tell Their Story
If you are a First Generation Student and would like to have your story documented, this is your chance! We will be videotaping on Tues., Oct. 30 and Wed., Oct. 31 from 11:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. in DSC 201A. Please have your story ready and try to keep it under 5 minutes. We will tape in the order in which you arrive, so there is no need to register in advance. If you can't or don't want to videotape your story but still want to share, please submit your written story (max 500 words) to cmalexander@ualr.edu. If you want your name to be withheld, please indicate that in the body of your email.
We will be showing this video on Wednesday, November 7 at the First Generation Celebration and they will be posted on our website.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday ~ DSC Solicitation Area from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please stop by our information table to get information about early detection, prevention and pick up a ribbon pin and bracelet to show your support.
Thursday ~ DSC Ledbetter C 11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. Presenters Shakia Jackson and Kimberly S. Enoch, from the UAMS Cancer Control Program will discuss preventative measures women can take. After the informative presentation, Erica Harris, a breast cancer survivor, will tell her personal story. This event is free to the campus community and a light lunch will be served.
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NLSA 2012 CHILI COOK OFF
Thurs., Oct. 25 10:00 a.m. ~ 2:00 p.m. 
The UALR Nonprofit Leadership Student Association is hosting is fourth annual Chili Cook Off. Help raise money for your favorite charity. The rules are here!
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NATIONAL NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT WEEK
November 5 thru 9
MONDAY
NTSP Open House & TOYS FOR TOTS KICK-OFF
Office of Campus Life DSC 216
11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Stop by and get information about how the services of the Non-Traditional Student Programs can help you be successful in obtaining your educational goals.
Sergeant Victor Ramirez, Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Coordinator, will be here to kick off the toy drive. So bring your new unwrapped toy and show your support for our military and area children.
WEDNESDAY
First Generation Celebration
THURSDAY
Non-Traditional Student Organization Lunch
DSC 201 Leadership Lounge
11:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Stop by and have a light lunch, pick up some swag, meet other Non-Traditional Students
and members from the Non-Traditional Student Organization!
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Toys For Tots Drive
November 5 thru December 7
 We will be collecting new unwrapped toys from November 5 through December 7. Please drop a toy by the Office of Campus Life for an area child that will otherwise go without if it wasn't for the generosity of our community.  |
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Wednesday, October 17
9:30 a.m. ~ 1:30 p.m.
UALR Counseling and Career Planning Services and the Cooperative Education Program invites you to attend Career Connections Day, the premier recruiting and networking event on campus. Dozens of businesses and educational programs are represented to meet with you. All majors and degree levels will be represented, and successful connections will definitely be made! Proper attire is required for admittance. Check their website for more information.
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Oct. 22 ~ Oct. 26
No Excuses, Play like Champions!
Monday~Diamond Cafe-11:00 a.m.
Free cake and punch!
Tuesday ~ Comedian Tiffany Haddish DSC 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~ Movie Night:The Dark Knight Rises - DSC 6:00 p.m.
Thursday ~ Carnival -DSC Fitness Center - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Game Night DSC 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday- DSC Concourse Party 11:00 - 1:00 -Free food, fun and swag. Stop by to get the new UPC tshirt!
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