Deputy Director of Diversity and Inclusion Alex Alvarez and Director of Global Programming Angel Meneses table outside of the Union food court.

Annual Programs and Events

Every year, we host a series of programs and events for the campus community. Here are several of our annual events–for more, check out the ASG Instagram and University Programs!

Fall

Welcome Back Cookout

A cookout the first day of school to welcome all to campus

Rollin’ with the Razorbacks

We work with Athletics to take a bus (or two!) to an away football game to support the Hogs

Family of the Year

During Family Weekend, we honor a family for their commitment to the University

Homecoming

We work with the Alumni Association to build the Homecoming Court and conduct the Homecoming Election to highlight outstanding seniors

Chancellor’s Ball

Known as “everybody’s formal,” this is where we announce Court after dressing up and dancing to a local band

Hot Dogs with Head Hogs

We serve hot dogs with our head coaches in a fun meet-and-greet

International Game Day

ASG hosts international students at a football game to help share the Arkansas football experience

Spring

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Vigil

Campus and community partners, including the NWA MLK Council, come together to remember Dr. King and his legacy

Faculty Appreciation Banquet

We take time to honor outstanding faculty for the work they do at our University

Town Hall with the Chancellor

The ASG and GPSC President moderate a town hall with the Chancellor every fall to bring student questions to administration in a public format

Safety Week

Safety is always important, but we take a week to highlight various aspects of student safety, from helmets to the Safe Zone app.

Election Cookout

We kick off General Election voting with a cookout open to everybody!

Coffee and Cookies

Every finals week (including fall), we pass out coffee, cookies, and self-care goodies

Contact

For questions/comments about our programming in general, reach out to Chief of Staff Kennedy Maloney at asgcos@uark.edu.

For questions/comments about Homecoming events, Family/Faculty Appreciation, or the Dr. King Vigil, please reach out to Vice President Aleesa Williams at asgvp@uark.edu.