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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.
Important Dates
- Aug. 27: Bumpers Bash!
- Aug. 28: Deadline to drop a full semester class without a "W"
- Sept. 7: Labor Day (No classes/Campus offices closed)
- Sept. 12: Arkansas Insect Festival (hosted by entomology)
- Sept. 25: Deadline to drop a first 8-week class with "W"
What's Happening Around Bumpers College
New Faces in the Waldrip Student Center
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Donia Timby is our new assistant director of student records and enrollment. She oversees enrollment monitoring and graduate clearance for all undergraduate students.
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Anson Andrews is a new advisor, working with students in crop science; environmental, soil and water science; horticulture, landscape and turf sciences; and human development and family sciences (479-575-2252, aa095@uark.edu).
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Stephen Baldridge is a new advisor, working with students in food science; hospitality management; food, nutrition and health; and human nutrition and dietetics (479-575-2252, sabaldri@uark.edu).
They join Director Lucas Simmons (479-575-6641, lmsimmon@uark.edu), and counselors Melinda Dunlap (479-575-6951, mdunlap@uark.edu), Cathy Hamilton (479-575-3470, hamilton@uark.edu) and Abbie Tanner (479-575-6849, agtanner@uark.edu)
International Programs
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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 Event
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Bumpers Bash
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Thursday, Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
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AFLS Building
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Find your fit by joining a new organization. Come meet new friends and enjoy free ice cream, snacks, college swag and more!
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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
Career Services, Janet Collins: janetc@uark.edu
International Programs Office, Vicky Watkins: watkinsv@uark.edu
Get Involved
Visit The Waldrip Student Center
(479) 575-2252
aflsdean@uark.edu
AGRI 205
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