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Word from The Waldrip Student Center

Welcome to campus! There are are a lot of great events and opportunities coming up in Bumpers College. This page will help you keep track of them. 

If you have any questions or problems with your schedule, please contact the student services team in the Waldrip Student Center (AGRI 205) by email aflsdean@uark.edu or call 479-575-2252. 

 

Student Services

Important Dates

  • Sept. 17: Walmart Day | ARKU 513-514 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 22: Career Launchpad Bumpers College Drop-in Day | Career Studio, 1st Floor CORD 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • Sept. 23: Careers in Care Job and Internship Fair | ARKU Ballroom, 2- 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 24: All Majors Career and Internship Fair | ARKU Ballroom, 10 a.m.- noon & 12:30- 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 26: Deadline to drop a full semester class without a "W"
  • Oct. 1: Agricultural, Food & Natural Resources Career Fair
  • Oct. 1: Deadline to apply for Fall 2025 Graduation
  • Oct. 8: Second 8-week classes begin

  • Oct. 30: Future of Arkansas Agriculture and Beyond Speaker Series Donnie Smith of Tyson Foods, Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences, 2 p.m.

What's Happening Around Bumpers College

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Bumpers Honors Program

  • Upcoming program deadlines
    • Recently Admitted Students: Complete the Honors Acceptance Form within 30 days of admittance, check email.
    • Fall 2025 graduates: Need to defend and complete Form #3 by Nov. 1 & submit to library by Nov. 15. Review graduating seniors checklist. 
    • Fall 2026 graduates: Those completing 90 credit hours need to turn in Form #2 by Sept. 15.
    • Fall 2027 graduates: Those completing 60 credit hours need to turn in Form #1 by Sept. 15.
  • Upcoming Opportunities
    • The Honors college is studying undergraduate students' (honors and non-honors) views and particiaption toward undergraduate research. Complete the survey by Sept. 30 for a chance to win one of three $75 Walmart gift cards.
Got Questions? Email us!

Bumpers Honors Program: aflshnrs@uark.edu,

Associate Dean Dr. Jacquelyn Dee Mosley: jwiersma@uark.edu 

Coordinator for Honors Programs Dr. Isabel Whitehead-Adams: iwhitehe@uark.edu

Get Involved

From Tension to teamwork: Conflict- Smart Lab Management with speaker Dr. Ana Bridges, department of Psychology. Tuesday September 16th starting at 3;30 p.m. in AGRI 115

Careers In Cares Job and Internship Fair. September 23rd from 2 to 4 p.m.in the ARKU ballroom

Walmart Day! Wednesday September 17th at the Arkansas Union room ARKU 513-514. This event is Targeting Students interested in careers within Supply Chain, Tech, Merchandising, Finance, Accounting, Audit, and more! Click to find out more information.

2026 International Opportunities. Click image to take you to the IPO

Share Your Flyers Here! Do you have an event/RSO event, internship, scholarship, or something else you would like to share with Bumpers students? Email aflscomm@uark.edu with the .jpg or .pdf of your flyer to have it published!

Career Launch Pad: Bumpers College Drop-In Day. Monday, Sepetember 22 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. in the Career Studio, 1st floor of CORD. No Appointment needed, drop in anytime to polish your professional presence and prepare for your next opportunity.

Writing for Your Audience: Engaging Your Professional Community. This is a workshop for graduate students that will focus on enchancing writing skills and how to write for your audience. September 23rd from 3 to 4 p.m. in the CORD writing studio suite 209

All Majors Career and Internship Fair. Connect with recruiters about jobs and internships. September 24th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the ARKU Ballroom

Becomea CampusAmbassador Jointhe MovementtoProtect RuralAmerica Are youpassionateaboutagriculture, livestock,andthe futureof rural communities? The Common Ground Coalitionis callingoncollege students to helprally 10,000signatures insupportof common-sensepolicies thatprotectandpromote farming,ranching,andlivestock production.Asanambassador, you’lladvocate for: Ag-Friendly Tax Policies Better LaborAccess Stronger Risk Management Tools Flexibility for LivestockHaulers Supportfor YoungProducers Toprecruiters winanall-expenses-paidtriptoWashington, D.C.to meet withindustry leaders, legislators,andregulators while representingthe voiceofruralAmericaandbuildingyourresume. ��Trip Dates:October 20–22, 2025 ✍️Signature Deadline:October 3, 2025 Getinvolved. Be the voice. Protectourfuture. Contact Kristen Parman at kparman@lmaweb.com or 816-645-5916

Offices of Career Fair Connections Fall 2025 events

Student Spotlight Application. Click image for more information!

You are cordially invited to attend the FUTURE of ARKANSAS AGRICULTURE and BEYOND Speaker Series with Keynote Speaker: Donnie Smith. Oct. 30, 2025 | Beginning 2 p.m. Don Tyson Center for Agricultural Sciences Waldrip Hall 1371 W. Altheimer Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72704

All Club - ACT: Carnival Fun at Abernathy Lab October 7th at 6 p.m.

Paid internships in Water & soil conservation, food nutrition, heath, and safety, and Community and economic development. These are 9-week summer internship programs for undergraduate juniors and seniors interested in working in the areas named earlier. Click this image to learn more about what these interships have to offer.

Collegiate Farm Bureau Annual Fish Fry. October 1st from5 to 7 p.m. at AGRI Park. Free for paid members and $10 for all friends and unpaid members.

Get Paid to Play - Camp War Eagle: Camp War Eagle is a premier summer camp experience in Northwest Arkansas where sports, outdoor recreation, and Christian values come together. Each summer, we hire around 500 college students to serve 7,000+ kids ages 7–17, with a special focus on those from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Flexible work dates: Work part of the summer, or the whole thing! Paid internship credit: If eligible, earn college internship credit! Competitive pay: Higher wages than most summer camps! Lifelong friendships: Connect with like-minded people from all over the nation! Holistic life experience: Develop spiritually, personally & professionally.

 

Agriculture Building on Campus

Visit The Waldrip Student Center

(479) 575-2252
aflsdean@uark.edu 
AGRI 205

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