International Partners in Research

Joan Duffy interviews a large group of French students who spent the summer immersed in nanotechnology research.

"This year there were 10 and next year we hope for 15 students to come and study and work with the UALR students and faculty," said Dr Alex Biris. "They will be involved in various research projects with an emphasis on nanotechnology, materials, and energy

Under the French system of education, the engineering students are already hired by French companies who assisted in paying for their required four months studying at another university or educational program."

Read more about the program.

Life in the Capital City

Behind the scenes of a new UALR ad campaign - which will highlight UALR's advantage of location. Many students are attracted to UALR for the metropolitan experience, not only in terms of night life and entertainment, but also increased opportunities for jobs and internships that only the capital city can provide.

Panorama: All-Campus Assembly

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It's a challenge to accurately illustrate the backdrop of an all-campus assembly - most often held in Dickinson auditorium - with a single photograph. The lighting is unusually low, and missing is a vantage point that allows for a one photo to capture the entire scene. So I'm pleased with this series of images combined into a panorama.



Arriving late and finding no open seats, I took my place on the floor and immediately began fiddling with my camera. It's an old habit.

Burgers at Bailey 09

Burgers at Bailey is always a great way to kick off the academic year. A great time was had by all.

"The event allows the Alumni Association to salute the UALR student body, staff, and faculty while enjoying grilled burgers, cold drinks, and live music. Students are encouraged to bring a canned good for the SGA’s food drive."

Faculty Art in the Gallery

After attending Burgers at Bailey, Benny Scoggins and I sauntered over to the Fine Arts building to check out the new Faculty Art exhibit. If you haven't visited the exhibition, do so. We have an entourage of amazing art faculty.

- "Strategic Modification" by Elizabeth Noble

- "Gerald, III" by Aj Smith

- A close-up photo of "Gerald, III" by Aj Smith

UALR Soccer Standouts

UALR is anchored this season by junior goalkeeper Jane Picarelli, who finished last season tops in the Sun Belt in saves with 121 and second in saves per game with 5.76.

Sophomore forward Christina Veasley scored both goals in UALR’s 2-0 season opening victory over Murray State Friday afternoon.

Additional information:

The UALR Women’s Soccer team plays home games at Burns Park. If you want to catch a game, the 2009 schedule lists games from August 18 to October 30.

Video: Channel 11 Visits Campus

As a followup to the previous post, the news segment regarding changes at UALR aired on August 20. View the video below in the KTHV video player. (which leads in with the obligatory intro-commercial) You can also read the article on KTHV's website: Program and Policy Changes at UALR

Dance for the Camera

Stephanie Thibeault prepares for a TV interview regarding UALR's budding Dance Program. UALR’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance will begin in the fall offering a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance – the only one of its kind in Arkansas. For information about the BFA in dance, contact Raphael at (501) 569-8350 or at jeraphael@ualr.edu.

See Also:

• Youtube: "Gotta Dance" Spring Concert Video


• UALR Dance Productions


• News item: UALR Launches Arkansas’s First Professional Dance Program