Bumpers Newsletter

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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

April 6-24: Advanced Registration for Summer/Fall 2026
April 28: Bumpers Graduate 'Pop' By | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | AFLS Atrium | Free popcorn, Photo Op and Career Resources
April 30: Last Day of Classes
May 1: Reading Day
May 4-8: Final Exams
May 8: Bumpers College Commencement | 2:30 p.m. | Barnhill Arena
May 11-15: Arkansas Future Ag Leaders Tour | All College Students and Graduate Students invited
May 25 - June 26: Mobile Human Sciences Summer Camp Course Session | Camp Session is June 15-19 at ATU in Russellville

What's Happening Around Bumpers College

International Programs

New faculty-led program to the Galapagos during January Intersession 2027 | Application deadline is October 1, 2026 | Study abroad and honors grant applications deadline is September 15, 2026. | Click here for more information.

Can't Miss Events

Mobile Human Sciences Summer Camp:
- This is not your typical class. You’ll step into a mentor role, help design camp experiences, and work directly with high school students, creating something that actually matters.
  
  Why is this worth it?
  
  ✔ 3 credit hours
  
  ✔ Service learning hours
  
  ✔ Leadership + mentorship experience
  
  ✔ Strong résumé builder
  
  ✔ Honors experiential thesis option available
  
  Dates:
  
  Course: May 26 – June 26 (on campus)
  
  Camp: June 15–19 (Russellville, AR)
  
  If you’re interested, fill out the interest form linked here. Note: This is an interest form only, it does not guarantee enrollment. Spots are limited and filling quickly.

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

Drop In Research Suppport with Agriculture Librarian Kariah Brust - Need Research Help? Stop by! Finding sources Databases & journals Citations & referencing Research strategies Drop in anytime! February 25; Wednesday 12pm-3pm March 13; Friday 1pm-4pm April 30; Thursday 1pm-4pm Location: Waldrip Student Center

Sexual Assalt Awareness Month,

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First Generation Student Gathering, May 8th

Arkansas Future Ag Leaders Tour hosted by the Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension, All College Students 18+ (including grad students) interested in AR Agriculture, Register by calling 501-733-3101 or email jrobinson@usda.edu, FREE, May 11-15, 2026

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!

2025 Stephen Haterius Student Ag Leadership Program, apply with a resume, cover letter, 2-3 letters of reccomendation

Mobile Human Sciences Summer Camp, Eligible for Experiential Honors Thesis (4550V/455HV), Course Session is from May 26-June 26 at UARK, Camp is from June 15-19 in Russellville, AR, Students' travel cost for the camp will be covered by sponsor

Spring Graduation Survey, Let us know whats next- job, internship, grad or professional school, military, volunterring, or still looking. Can complete multiple times if information changes

Visit The Waldrip Student Center

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

Learn More About the Waldrip Student Center

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