TRADITIONSUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS – FORT SMITH 2015-16

WHAT IS TRADITIONS?Traditions – sometimes called the T-Book – is a guide by students for students – a map for your journey as an engaged student and lifelong Lion. This book shares the spirit, traditions and history of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.

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WHAT IS A TRADITIONS KEEPER? ........................................... 2HOW DO I BECOME A TRADITIONS KEEPER? ......................... 2WHY SHOULD I BECOME A TRADITIONS KEEPER? ................. 2

Chapter 1: Lion History ............................................................ 3 Timeline ................................................................................ 4 Many Faces of Numa ............................................................ 5 A Look at the Past ..............................................................6-7

Chapter 2: Lion Traditions ........................................................ 8 Get Involved.......................................................................... 9 Sports ................................................................................. 21 Do It Yourself ...................................................................... 29 For The Fun of It ................................................................. 36

Chapter 3: Lion Spirit ............................................................. 50 Alma Mater ......................................................................... 51 Music Ensembles................................................................ 52

Spirit Squads ...................................................................... 54 Athletics ............................................................................. 55 Football .............................................................................. 56Chapter 4: Lion Information .................................................... 57 Top 20 Campus Secrets ...................................................... 58 Lion Lingo ........................................................................... 59 Cub Camp .......................................................................... 60 Residential Life ................................................................... 61 Student Organizations ......................................................... 62 Greek Life ........................................................................... 63 Intramurals ......................................................................... 63 Career Services ................................................................... 64 Study Abroad ...................................................................... 65 UAFS Alumni Association.................................................... 66 Academic Calendar............................................................. 67 Important Campus Phone Numbers .................................... 68Traditions Checklist ...................................................Back Cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WHAT IS A TRADITIONS KEEPER?A Traditions Keeper is a UAFS student making the most of his or her college experience by enjoying the opportunities available through UAFS traditions.

HOW DO I BECOME A TRADITIONS KEEPER?It’s simple: complete a tradition, collect proof (such as a ticket stub, receipt or stamp – or a photo of yourself at the scene), and keep the proof in your T-Book. You can even attach it to the page in the blank space provided. A few select traditions have a custom sticker you can collect at events. Just look for the person carrying a Traditions Keeper sign.

Once you have completed 28 or more traditions, bring your T-Book and items of proof to the Alumni Office (located on the corner of Waldron and Grand), and you will receive your Traditions Keeper certificate, your cords to wear during commencement, and your embossed UAFS diploma mat.

WHY SHOULD I BECOME A TRADITIONS KEEPER?College life is not automatically an experience of a lifetime; you have to make it one! By being involved at UAFS as a Traditions Keeper you meet people who become lifelong friends, learn the history and significance of UAFS, and make memories you can share for years to come.

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CHAPTER 1: LION HISTORY

TIMELINE

1928 Fort Smith Junior College opens for 34 students on Sept. 13.

1929 School colors and the mascot are adopted.

1930 The yearbook is renamed Numa, and the first class of 14 students graduate.

1931 Enrollment reaches 108.

1932 The Theta Phi Kappa honor society is founded.

1935 Student activities include borrowing a truck for a swimming outing at Lake Fort Smith.

1936 Lillian Wilkerson writes the alma mater for the college.

1940 Eleanor Roosevelt visits Fort Smith High School and the college.

1950 Fort Smith Junior College separates from the public school system.

1957 Enrollment reaches 607.

1966 The name of the college is changed to Westark Junior College.

1969 The college obtains its first computer, an IBM model 460 that held 64k of memory.

1972 The name of the college is changed to Westark Community College.

1975 Enrollment reaches 3,000.

1980 The first electronic student registration takes place during the summer term.

1986 Westark television begins broadcasting.

1997 The Westark website goes online.

1998 Westark Community College becomes Westark College.

2002 Jan. 1 is the first official day of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.

2003 The Student Senate is formed and has its first elections.

2004 The first Cub Camp is held at Dwight Mission in Oklahoma.

2010 The 15-foot bronze lion, named Numa, is introduced on campus.

2011 Lions athletics begins competition in NCAA Division II.

2013 UAFS exceeds its Capital Campaign goal of $50 million.

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MANY FACES OF NUMA

1938 1940 1966 1981

1998 2002 2004 Current

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Fort Smith Junior

College classes first

met in classrooms

on the second floor

of what is now Darby

Junior High School.

It was then the high

school facility, until

the new high school

(now Northside)

was completed

approximately two

weeks later.

� 60+ Program

participants are

guided onto a bus

by David Landsburg

in 1973. Working

from the Technical

Complex, Landsburg

developed enrollment

in community service

programs by sending

out a car to pick up

seniors and bring

them to the campus.

Cheerleaders of 1950. Men and

women cheerleaders and men’s

and women’s basketball teams

highlighted the extracurricular

activities at the college. This

photograph was shot outside

the stadium classrooms.

A LOOK AT THE PAST

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Elected student officers of the

1940 class (from left) are president

of the class Norman Hall, Paul

Lovoi, W.C. Davis, and Floy Ellis

Van Zandt.

�Shawntell Smith, Miss America

1996, at the Miss Westark Pageant

on the Breedlove Auditorium stage,

during the year of her reign.

Registration. In 1966, students walked from station to station carrying cards to be

signed by instructors who were seated behind long tables. Closed sections were

announced by placards or by way of bullhorn amplifier. Registration day was long,

tiresome, and often frustrating for students and faculty.

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CHAPTER 2: LION TRADITIONS

FIND YOUR NICHE AT LION LAUNCHLion Launch is a fantastic one-day experience for non-traditional students. This program will make sure you have the tools to be a success, learn about UAFS services and meet other non-traditional students.

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GET INVOLVED

BECOME A PART OF THE FAMILY AT CUB CAMPIn its twelfth year, Cub Camp is one of the most well-known traditions at UAFS. Freshmen have the opportunity to get acquainted with campus life before the first day of classes. You’ll meet other freshmen, upperclassmen, staff members and faculty members. It’s the perfect jump-start to your college experience and in just three days you’ll make memories to last a lifetime. You don’t want to miss this experience!

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MAKE NEW FRIENDS DURING WELCOME WEEKStart the fall off right by attending Welcome Week! It’s one of the busiest weeks of the year, filled with events such as Movie on the Green, Casino Night, and Sugar and Citrus, as well as free food and giveaways – and a great way to meet new people.

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GET INVOLVED: JOIN A REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONOne of the easiest ways to make the most of your time as a student is to get involved. UAFS has over 80 Registered Student Organizations you can join.(RSOs listed on page 62)

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SHOW OFF YOUR UAFS PRIDE TO ALUMNI AT HOMECOMINGCheer on the Lions during this weeklong tradition of events, competitions and Lion pride! Don’t miss the royalty ceremony where the UAFS Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. There are endless activities going on all week, so make sure to clear your calendar!

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HAVE TEA AND A CONVERSATION AT AN INTERNATIONAL TEA TIMEInternational Tea Time is a chance to meet new people from all over the world. It’s the place to learn about other cultures and share your own. Relax and have a cup of tea. It occurs on the third Wednesday of every month.

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TRAVEL THE GLOBE AT IFEST AND NEVER LEAVE CAMPUSThe International Festival, also called iFest, is an annual entertaining and educational celebration of different cultures. Its purpose is to broaden international perspectives for students and the community. Cultural exhibits, performances and international foods are all part of the experience. The festival committee includes dozens of students, faculty, staff and community volunteers.

PASSPORT

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SURVIVE THE HUMANS VS. ZOMBIES APOCALYPSEHave you ever wondered if you would survive a zombie apocalypse? Well, here’s your chance to find out! Every fall and spring, students sign up to play a game of Humans vs. Zombies (essentially tag but more fun). Humans want to stay human to survive the apocalypse, and Zombies want to take out all Humans!

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GIVE BACK AT LION COMMUNITY OUTREACH DAYLion Community Outreach Day offers a unique opportunity for the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith to give back to the community by performing service projects for local nonprofit agencies. Service projects include raking leaves, sorting clothes, washing windows, trimming trees, planting flowers, sorting canned goods and many more volunteer opportunities. This one-day service project usually takes place in the spring.

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SHARE YOUR LEARNING AT THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUMAt the UAFS Undergraduate Research Symposium, it’s all about the students. Their research is exciting, creative and cutting-edge. The symposium is their chance to present research in a public forum. Each student’s presentation is followed by a question-and-answer session. The presentations feature lectures, poster presentations, studio art, slide shows and performing arts from all academic disciplines. UAFS encourages all students involved in research to talk to a faculty sponsor about participating.

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BRUSH UP ON CIVIC KNOWLEDGE DURING CONSTITUTION WEEKConstitution Week, sponsored by the UAFS American Democracy Project, is observed annually the week of Sept. 17, Constitution Day. Constitution Week activities include the “Let Your Voice Be Heard” forum – an event in which students, faculty, staff and members of the community can give short speeches on the Constitution Week theme. Voter registration drives are also held throughout the week, and students have the opportunity to express their own thoughts and opinions by submitting responses to issues related to the theme. The annual Constitution Quiz Bowl is also held over the lunch hours of the week. Winners receive cherry pies.

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SHOW YOUR GRATITUDE DURING THANK A GIVER WEEKFor one week, the UAFS campus is tagged with information on the cost of education, the importance of scholarships, and the impact that the UAFS Foundation has on students’ time on campus. The week recognizes Tuition Freedom Day, when the tuition students pay runs out and donors pick up the tab. Come out and give thanks to a donor by signing a thank you card.

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KICKOFF BASKETBALL SEASON AT MOONLIGHT MADNESSThe start of basketball season is a much-anticipated time around the UAFS campus and community. Every mid-October, UAFS celebrates the official start of basketball practice with Moonlight Madness (also sometimes called Midnight Madness), a campus and community event for all ages. Fans and students get the opportunity to meet and greet the men’s and women’s basketball players, get autographs and pictures, watch the teams scrimmage, and participate in various games and contests.

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SPORTS

CHEER ON THE UAFS ATHLETES AT THE ALL SPORTS PEP RALLYCelebrate the start of the UAFS Athletic season with introductions of all the student athletes by their coaches and performances from the UAFS Cheer and Pom Squads. There’s a ton of free food, and it’s a great way to meet the athletes, show your support and have lots of fun!

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PAINT YOUR FACE FOR A VOLLEYBALL GAMESince its inaugural 1998-99 season, the UAFS volleyball program has continued to make a name for itself as one of the top programs around. The Lady Lions are under direction of 17-year head coach Jane Sargent, who is the only coach in the program’s history. Sargent has compiled a 530-120 record during her tenure. Sargent’s Lady Lions have never had a losing season, have won 30 or more matches nine times, and have made eight national tournament appearances. So break out the blue paint and join in the winning tradition!

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SHOW YOUR SPIRIT IN A UAFS T-SHIRTShow your Lion spirit by wearing a UAFS T-shirt! T-shirts are a frequent giveaway at campus events and can always be purchased in the campus bookstore.

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JOIN A TEAM AND PLAY INTRAMURAL SPORTSLove to play competitive sports just for fun? Intramural sports run all year long, and there’s a sport for you! Intramural sports offerings include flag football, Football Frenzy, indoor soccer, softball, March Madness, 5 on 5 basketball, 3 on 3 basketball, Texas Hold’em, kickball, ultimate Frisbee, outdoor soccer, and Frisbee Golf. Get those competitive juices flowing, and sign up for a team!

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JOIN NUMA’S PRIDE AT A BASKETBALL GAMEThe Lady Lions are under the direction of veteran head coach Louis Whorton, who is the winningest all-time coach in Lady Lions basketball history with more than 600 wins. The Lady Lions won the 1995 NJCAA national championship and have had three former players drafted by the WNBA. The Lions are under the direction of nine-year head coach Josh Newman. The Lions won the 1981 and 2006 NJCAA national championships and have had four former players drafted by the NBA. UAFS is now in its sixth season as a member of NCAA Division II, and the Lions are the two-time defending Heartland Conference regular-season champions. They made their first appearance in the NCAA Division II National Tournament in 2014. Sit with Numa’s Pride in the student section and cheer on the Lions.

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THINK PINK AT THE ANNUAL DIG FOR THE CURE PINK ZONE AND BATTING FOR A CURE GAMESMillions of women are affected by breast cancer, and UAFS is one of many college athletic departments throughout the country committed to the campaign for breast cancer awareness. UAFS hosts three awareness events each year – a Dig for the Cure volleyball match, a WBCA Pink Zone basketball game, and a Batting for a Cure baseball game – not only to promote breast cancer awareness, but also to raise funds for breast cancer research. Students cover themselves in pink for these games to support the cause.

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BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR FOR A BASEBALL GAMEUAFS’s tradition-rich baseball program is under the direction of veteran head coach Dale Harpenau, who will begin his 17th season with the Lions. Harpenau has had more than 30 former Lions go on to sign professional contracts. The Lions play their home games at spacious Crowder Field, which seats about 1,000 fans. Crowder Field is named in honor of former Lions baseball coach Bill Crowder, who won more than 1,000 games during his stellar 33-year coaching career. Crowder is an inaugural member of the Lions Hall of Fame and a member of the NCAA Baseball Hall of Fame.

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WATCH OR PERFORM WITH YOUR CLASSMATES IN THEATRE@UAFSTheatre@UAFS is the area’s only professional-quality theatre training program and production company. Audition for one of the performances and unlock the artist inside you, or just come out and watch your classmates put on a great performance. Theatre@UAFS puts on nationally recognized productions each year, such as our hip-hop-inspired Aurora and the award-winning physical show, Drømnium. Earn your degree with us, and become famous in the process!

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DO IT YOURSELF

TAKE A PHOTO WITH NUMA, OUR MASCOTNuma, the university’s mascot, is named after the male lion in the original 1912 Tarzan book. Numa was also the name of the yearbook until its last publication in 2003. The bronze Numa sculpture measures 15 feet in length and weighs approximately 2,000 pounds. Take your photo with the Numa mascot at a game or the bronze Numa sculpture at Lion Plaza.

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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE AT THE CAREER FAIRCareer Services provides a variety of networking and career fair events including: the Fall Career Fair, the Education Career Fair, the Criminal Justice Symposium, the Health Sciences Job Fair, the Spring Career Fair, and the Psychology Symposium. These events provide an avenue for students to visit with various organizations and learn about employment and graduate school opportunities.

Your Name Here

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PICK AN ACTIVITY AND ENJOY THE CAMPUS GREENThe Campus Green is always a top spot for concerts, free food, playing Frisbee, reading, and even sun-bathing. So pick an activity and enjoy the beautiful Campus Green!

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DRESS UP FOR THE HAUNTED UNIONJoin in on the fun. You can volunteer to host a carnival game, scare people in the haunted house, or just come and enjoy the fun when the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center is transformed into the Haunted Union! This event is one of the largest all year and is open to the public.

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WHILE ON VACATION, TAKE NUMA WITH YOUGoing to another country, skiing, or maybe just the beach for spring break? Take Numa (the small, stuffed version anyway) with you and take a photo! Numa loves to travel!

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BE DELIGHTED AT A SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT SHOWEvery year for more than three decades, the UAFS Season of Entertainment brings a variety of live shows to the university and our community, including Broadway productions, operas, and even student concerts. Tickets are FREE for students! Pick up yours in the Box Office, located in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.

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TRY YOUR LUCK AT CASINO NIGHTEach fall the Campus Activities Board sponsors a Casino Night for students to try their hand at casino games, slot machines, bingo and much more. Join in the fun for a chance to win big!

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FOR THE FUN OF IT

ENJOY AN EVENING OF CULTURE AT AFRICAN NIGHTAfrican Night is a yearly event that celebrates the many facets of the African culture via an African dinner, a fashion show, one or multiple dance groups and a guest speaker. This fantastic event is provided by the African Students Association on the second Friday of March. Get your ticket early; this event is a guaranteed sellout!

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SHOW YOUR MOVES AT THE HOWDY DANCEGet rowdy at Howdy! Dress in your Western gear, ride the mechanical bull, chow on some barbecue and two-step the night away! Be one of the first 100 students to attend and get a free T-shirt you can wear all year.

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GET YOUR CAP AND GOWN AT GRAD FESTGrad Fest, held each fall and spring, is your one-stop shop for all your graduation needs. This is where you purchase your cap and gown, check for holds that might prevent you from graduating, get resume help, sign up for the Alumni Association, and more.

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BUNDLE UP AND WATCH THE ANNUAL CAMPUS LIGHTINGEach year during the holidays, the campus is illuminated with thousands of lights. Bundle up, grab some hot cocoa and enjoy the wonder of the holiday lights!

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EAT FREE AND JOIN AN ORGANIZATION AT THE BLOCK PARTYLearn all about Registered Student Organizations, local nonprofit agencies and university support services while grabbing free food served by UAFS faculty, staff, and administration. Campus organization members will attend the Block Party and give you more information about ways to get involved on campus and in the local community.

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ROCK OUT AT THE BATTLE OF THE BANDSHear local bands as they battle to be the ultimate winner! Prizes are awarded for 1st place, 2nd place, and crowd favorite. Battle of the Bands is fun entertainment and a great place to listen to different types of music! Enter your band or just come enjoy the show!

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TAKE A STUDY BREAK AT MIDNIGHT BREAKFASTHeld just before finals, Midnight Breakfast gives you the chance to take a study break and head to the Lion’s Den Dining Hall for a meal served by UAFS faculty and staff. Relax with games, prizes, and free food.

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WATCH THE CROWNING OF MISS UAFSThe Miss America Organization is the largest scholarship provider for women in the country, and the Miss UAFS Pageant is the first step toward possibly becoming Miss America. The Miss UAFS pageant has received the Local Pageant of the Year award, topping more than 50 other pageants in Arkansas. Last year, the Miss UAFS pageant awarded almost $15,000 in recognitions and scholarships. The contestants do more than win scholarships – they gain poise, presence and confidence.

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WEAR YOUR FLIP FLOPS TO THE ISLAND PARTYThis end-of-the-year, island-themed bash includes music, inflatables, games, food, door prizes and much more! It is held in the spring semester on the Campus Green (weather permitting). It’s a great way to celebrate the end of the school year and the coming of warm weather.

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DRESS YOUR BEST FOR THE NUMA AWARDSThe Numas honor outstanding students, advisers and organizations for their exceptional student leadership skills. The Chancellor’s Spirit Award is the highest award available for students whose accomplishments reflect the utmost ideals of the university. This honor is bestowed on those students who, by their involvement in student organizations, demonstrate superior leadership, enhance campus life and display genuine love and respect for the campus community.

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LEAVE YOUR LEGACY AT LION PRIDE SQUAREEvery student leaves a legacy on campus in some way either through the classroom, student leadership, or simply his or her presence. Over time these legacies begin to fade. Make sure your mark is a permanent one by purchasing a brick to be placed in Lion Pride Square located in the center of the Campus Green.

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GIVE AS GOOD AS YOU GOT WITH THE GRADUATE CLASS GIFTThe Graduate Class Gift is an opportunity for each graduating class to leave a legacy, give back to the university and enrich the experiences of the next generation. Make sure the next generation of Lions has as great or better an experience as you had by making a contribution in your last year as a student.

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TAKE A PHOTO WITH THE BELL TOWERThe most striking feature of the UAFS campus is the Bell Tower. Capture the Bell Tower with you in a selfie! #Bellfie

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CHAPTER 3: LION SPIRIT

ALMA MATER

All praises sing to the school we hold dear,A part of our hearts will forever be here.

Your banner of wisdom our future will guide,The friends that we cherish at our side.

Let our song ring out for the White and Blue,To UA Fort Smith we will ever be true.

Lyrics by Lillian WilkersonComposed by William Murphy

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BRASS ENSEMBLEThis ensemble provides an opportunity for brass students to perform chamber music. The group features a full brass choir, brass quintets, trumpet ensembles, horn ensembles and tuba-euphonium ensembles as well as other various chamber instrumentations.

JAZZ BANDThe Jazz Band performs high-energy shows for sellout crowds of more than 1,000 people. This audition-based group has performed with the New York Voices, Dizzy Gillespie, the Rolling Stones, saxophonist Ernie Watts and many more world-renowned artists.

JAZZ CATZThis select, auditioned ensemble is recognized statewide for its exceptional vocal chops. Jazz Catz has performed with the Manhattan Transfer and at Carnegie Hall. Other performances include the Mid-America Jazz Festival and University of North Texas Jazz Festival, where the group was named “Most Outstanding University Vocal Jazz Group.” The ensemble has worked with and been praised by noted vocal jazz arrangers, including Michele Weir, Rosana Eckert, Phil Mattson, Paris Rutherford and others.

JAZZ LAB ENSEMBLEThis ensemble provides a training ground for students to learn basic techniques and style characteristics related to jazz performance.

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LIONS ATHLETIC BANDThe Lions Athletic Band is a select group of 40-50 musicians that perform at all men’s and women’s home basketball games. Auditions are open to all UAFS students.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLEThe Percussion Ensemble consists primarily of percussion majors, and provides students with the opportunity to perform and become familiar with the ever-growing volume of percussion ensemble literature. The ensemble presents composing and conducting opportunities as well as public performances and clinic sessions each semester.

SYMPHONIC BANDThe Symphonic Band has earned an exemplary reputation throughout Arkansas and Oklahoma for outstanding and exciting performances. This ensemble is an auditioned group of 60 instrumentalists that performs standard band and wind ensemble repertoire.

UNIVERSITY CHORALEThis group is the university’s premier choral ensemble, an auditioned group of 60 singers that performs a wide variety of outstanding choral literature from the Renaissance period to the present.

WOMEN’S CHORUSThis Chorus is a women’s ensemble that pursues musical excellence through diverse and wide-ranging repertoire.

WOODWIND ENSEMBLESVarious woodwind ensembles are organized each semester to study chamber music from the standard woodwind repertoire. Ensembles include clarinet trios and quartets, flute duets and quartets, saxophone quartets and woodwind quintets.

For more information on being a part of one of these groups or attending a performance, please visit uafs.edu/music/ensembles.

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CHEER AND POM SQUADSTryouts for the Cheer and Pom Squads are held during the spring semester. Fall tryouts are held only if necessary. The squads cheer at the home basketball, volleyball, and baseball games, plus a limited number of away games. For eligibility requirements, contact the Box Office, Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Room 103.

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ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTSUAFS athletic history began in 1928 – the year the institution was founded as a junior college. Throughout its long history, UAFS won three national championships – one for women’s basketball in 1995 and two for men’s basketball in 1981 and 2006. UAFS was also national runner-up for women’s basketball in 1994 and for volleyball in 2008. The university has won countless conference and regional tournament championships in each of its sports.

The UAFS athletics program has produced several All-Conference, All-Region, and All-American players. Three former women’s basketball players have gone on to play in the WNBA. Four former men’s basketball players have gone on to play in the NBA. Five former baseball players have played in the Major Leagues.

After more than 50 years as one of the most successful junior college programs in the nation, UAFS became a member of the NCAA Division II. UAFS now competes in 10 sports: volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s tennis.

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FOOTBALLFort Smith Junior College fielded a football team in the 1930s. The team lasted from 1930 to 1932. They played some games at home and went on the road for about half the games. Basketball, tennis, and golf teams were also formed during those early years.

Football team of 1932: Dyer, Fine, Ford, White, Fayne, Narisi, Hogan, Galloway, Robinson, Cox, Woodruff, Singleton, Adams, Bowman, Eshelman, Mapes, Wilson, Narisi, Molinare, Keith

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CHAPTER 4: LION INFORMATION

TOP 20 CAMPUS SECRETS1. Free food can be found almost every day of the week.2. Central Christian Church, next to the Stubblefield Center, offers free coffee during its weekly coffeehouse sessions.3. Many area restaurants offer student discounts with your Lions ID.4. Load your Lions ID with cash for tax-free purchases from the Campus Center Food Court and Lion’s Den.5. Collect free T-shirts from events for an entire UAFS wardrobe.6. Save money on fountain drinks from the Campus Center Food Court by purchasing a refill mug.7. See free touring shows through the Season of Entertainment. Get your tickets at the Box Office in the Smith-Pendergraft

Campus Center.8. Stop by the Welcome Center for Wii Wednesday in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.9. All students can use the UAFS Fitness Center for free with their Lions ID.10. The Academic Success Center, located in Vines 202, offers free tutoring for all students.11. UAFS offers free counseling and health screenings in the Powell Student Health Center and Counseling Center, located in the

Pendergraft Health Sciences Building.12. Think you can get away with running across the street anytime? If you don’t want a ticket, use a crosswalk!13. Know what’s going on every day on campus. Sign up for text alerts to be notified when an event happens, or follow UAFS on

Facebook for event information (facebook.com/uafortsmith).14. When you paint your face and cheer on the Lions in the student section during athletic events, you never know if you will get

something free for attending.15. Free workout classes and outdoor adventure trips are offered through campus recreation and wellness.16. Your Lions ID will give you access not only to the Boreham Library, but also to the Fort Smith Public Library.17. The student copier is located in the Boreham Library.18. If you have a heavy load, you can go to the Box Office and check out a locker. They are located in the Commuter Lounge in the

Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center.19. Students can check out a laptop to use inside the library.20. If you have your own laptop, set up your free wireless internet access with instructions provided in the Welcome Center.

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LION LINGOASC Gordon Kelley Academic Success Center

Block Party Student organization fair hosted each fall and spring

CAB Campus Activities Board which hosts most traditional campus events

Campus Green The great lawn in the center of campus

Classification Level Class level assigned according to the number of hours earned: 0-29 = Freshman; 30-59 = Sophomore; 60-89 = Junior; 90+ = Senior

Focus 2 A comprehensive Career interest inventory offered by Advising and Career Services that is free to all UAFS students.

Electives Courses taken outside a student’s major or minor field

Intramurals Various sports events designed for participation by any student or faculty member

Lion Community Outreach Day A day set aside to give back to the community

My.UAFS UAFS Intranet

NSO New Student Orientation

Numa The name of our mascot

Numa’s Pride Student section at UAFS games

RA Resident Assistant (a student who assists on-campus housing residents)

RSO Recognized Student Organization

SOE Season of Entertainment (a series of concerts and national touring productions free to students)

SAO Student Activities Office

SAA Student Alumni Association

Syllabus An outline distributed by instructors to students describing course content, requirements and grading policy

Welcome Center Provides programs, guidance and assistance to all students; located in Campus Center 115

Work-Study Provides employment for students who show financial need

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CUB CAMPCub Camp is a four-day experience for incoming first-time, full-time freshmen. Led by current UAFS students, Cub Camp is a great way to make lifelong friends and a time to learn about UAFS.

Cub Campers … Get the scoop about college life from upperclassmen in Den Groups. Dance the night away at the themed mixers. Interact with UAFS faculty and staff. Laugh hysterically at skits performed by upperclassmen. Discover Lion pride and learn many of the UAFS traditions.

Did you miss out on the fun of Cub Camp as an incoming freshman? Don’t worry: You can apply to be a counselor for next year!

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RESIDENTIAL LIFEThe Office of Housing and Residential Life is committed to creating a residential community that supports a vibrant learning and living experience at UAFS. The Residential Life staff works with students to build a community that engages learning both in and out of the classroom. Programming efforts outside classes help ensure that students feel connected to the UAFS community. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of programs on social, cultural, intellectual, and health and wellness topics. The university offers apartment-style living in Sebastian Commons, and first-year students may live in the Lion’s Den Residence Hall, which is a sustainable suite-style residential complex. All on-campus rooms are equipped with extended basic cable as well as Internet service. Laundry services are located on site in both facilities. Both facilities are fully furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, wardrobe and other furniture for common areas.

WHAT TO BRINGTowelsPillowsBlanketsSheetsShower curtain, liner, ringsComforterLaundry bagLaundry detergentAlarm clockDesk lampFirst-aid kitCleaning suppliesComputerNecessary medicationsToothbrush and toiletriesWastebasket

WHAT NOT TO BRINGGunsFireworksCandle or incenseWaterbedsHalogen lampsPets (other than fish)Open coil appliancesAlcohol or alcohol containersDartboards

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSWith 90 different registered student organizations, there is bound to be a student organization that interests you – and if not, you can always start a new one. Student organizations are a fun way to make friends and learn about leadership.

African Students Association

Alpha Epsilon Delta

Alpha Lambda Delta

Alpha Omicron Pi

American Society Mechanical Engineers

American-International Activities Council

Applause

Army ROTC

Astral Fantasy Ink Productions

Baptist Collegiate Ministries

Beta Gamma Sigma

Beta Alpha Psi

Biology Club

Black Students Association

Campus Activities Board

Catholic Campus Ministries

Chi Alpha

Christ on Campus

UAFS Christian Students

Collegiate Middle Level Association

Computer Club

Criminal Justice Club

Cub Camp

Cultural Network

Delta Gamma

Drama Club

Elevation

Future Educators Association

Gamma Eta

Gamma Phi Beta

GaNaDaLa Korean Association

Gay Straight Alliance

Graphic Design Student Association

History Club

Hmong Student Organization

Hyphen-CMI

Interfraternal Council

International Leadership Council

Japan Club

Kappa Alpha Order

Kappa Delta Pi

Kappa Kappa Psi

Kappa Sigma

Lacrosse Club at UAFS

Lions for Christ

Lions Quidditch

Lions ROAR

Marketing Club

Math Club

Missionary Baptist Student Foundation

National Broadcasting Society

Native American Student Organization

Non-Traditional Students

Nurses Christian Fellowship

Panhellenic Council

Percussion Club

Phi Beta Lambda

Pi Kappa Phi

Pinnacle Honor Society

Psychology Club

ROTC

Secular Student Alliance

Sigma Delta Pi

Sigma Nu

Sigma Tau Delta

SkillsUSA

Soccer Club at UAFS

Society of Women Engineers

Student Alumni Association

Student Ambassadors

Student Nurses Association

Students Helping Students

Students Pre-Medical Association

Surgical Tech Students Association

Sub30

Tennis Club at UAFS

Transfer Student Organization

Tri-Beta

Vietnamese Students Association

Coalition of Studio Arts

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GREEK LIFEThe Greek Life community at UAFS is composed of four fraternities and four sororities making up about 7 percent of the student population. The four fraternities on campus are Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu. The sororities are Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Gamma, Gamma Eta, and Gamma Phi Beta.

Joining a fraternity or sorority comes with multiple benefits. Greek Life allows students to develop a strong foundation for life beyond college by focusing on leadership, scholarship, relationships and civic engagement. Fraternity and sorority students at UAFS share common interests and goals. Members volunteer numerous community service hours, raise thousands of philanthropic dollars, and take on endless leadership opportunities.

We encourage you to learn more about the UAFS Greek Community and take part in one of the fastest-growing traditions at UAFS. For more information, contact the Greek Life Office, greeklife@uafs.edu.

INTRAMURALS“Where Integrity Meets Intensity” is the motto of the intramural sports program at UAFS. Through the intramurals program, students get to compete on a variety of levels in more than 13 sports, including flag football, basketball, dodgeball and kickball.

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CAREER SERVICESThe Career Services Office is dedicated to providing guidance and services to UAFS students and alumni. We strive to provide career-focused experiences that match academic and personal interests. Such experiences might include internships, work-based learning, job shadowing, service learning or cooperative education.

In addition, our professionals provide assistance in a variety of areas including:• Career counseling• Full- and part-time job searching• Graduate school planning• Resume and cover letter writing • Interviewing skills

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STUDY ABROADUAFS students can participate in various study abroad programs such as short faculty-led Maymester programs and yearlong study abroad experiences at one of our many foreign exchange partner institutions.

Maymester programs were developed in 2008 to increase student participation in national and international studies. Students can earn college credit hours and study abroad with our faculty members. Destinations have included Belize, Italy, France, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, England, Mexico, Brazil, Denmark, Canada, China, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea and more.

UAFS also has partnerships with numerous foreign institutions. Students can earn college credit by studying at our partner institutions for a month, a semester or a year.

Contact the Office of International Relations at international@uafs.edu or 479-788-7166

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UAFS ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe UAFS Alumni Association is the best way to stay in touch with your alma mater, former classmates, friends and professors. It’s also the best source for member-only discounts, professional development and great events for alumni. … And it’s all something to look forward to after graduation.

But we’re also here for you now, so why wait? We have organized a local and national discount program all students (and alumni) can use. You can get a discount to Sea World, local restaurants, entertainment events, and so much more! For more information, visit us on the web at www.uafsalumni.com/perks.

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JANUARY 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

NOVEMBER 2015 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

DECEMBER 2015 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

AUGUST 2015 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 2015 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

OCTOBER 2015 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

MARCH 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

MAY 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 31

JUNE 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JULY 2016 S M T W R F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER - 2015University Days (R-F) August 13-14

Last Day to Drop/100% Refund (in person)

(F) August 14

Last day to Drop/100% Refund (by web)

(U) August 16

Classes Begin (M) August 17

Last Day to Drop Graduate Class/75% Refund (no refund after this date)

(F) August 21

ADHE Census Date (M) August 31

No Classes/Offices Closed (Labor Day)

(M) September 7

Last Day to Drop Graduate Courses with a W (Full Term)

(F) October 9

Mid-Term Grades Due (W) October 14

Fall Break - No Classes/Offices Open

(W) November 25

No Classes/Offices Closed (Thanksgiving)

(R-U) November 26-29

Fall Break (W-U) November 25 - 29

Last Day of Classes (T) December 1

FALL SEMESTER - 2015Reading Day (W) December 2

Final Exam Week (R-W) December 3-9

Commencement (R) December 10

Final Grades Due Noon (M) December 14

WINTER INTERSESSIONClasses Begin (R) December 10

Last Day of Term (F) January 8

Final Grades Due Noon (T) January 12

SPRING SEMESTER - 2016University Days (F) January 15

Last Day to Drop/100% Refund (in person)

(F) January 15

Last Day to Drop/100% Refund (by web)

(M) January 18

No Classes/Offices Closed (Martin Luther King Jr.)

(M) January 18

Classes Begin (T) January 19

Last Day to Drop Graduate Class/75% Refund (no refund after this date)

(M) January 25

SPRING SEMESTER - 2016ADHE Census Date (T) February 2

Last Day to Drop Graduate Courses with a W (Full Term)

(F) March 11

Mid-Term Grades Due (W) March 16

Spring Break - No Classes/Offices Open (M-U) March 21-27

Offices Closed (Washington/Bates) (F) March 25

Faculty Appreciation Ceremony/Undergraduate Research Symposium

(F) April 15

Last Day of Classes (F) May 6

Final Exam Week (S-F) May 7-13

Commencement (S) May 14

Final Grades Due Noon (T) May 17

SPRING INTERSESSION DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL MAYMESTER - 2016

Classes Begin (M) May 16

Offices Closed (Memorial Day) (M) May 30

Last Day of Term (F) June 3

Final Grades Due Noon (T) June 7

SUMMER TERM I - 2016Last Day to Drop Summer I/100% Refund (in person)

(F) June 3

Last Day to Drop Summer I/100% Refund (by web)

(U) June 5

Classes Begin (M) June 6

Last Day to Drop Summer I Classes/50% Refund

(F) June 10

ADHE Census Date (M) June 13

Last Day to Drop Graduate Courses with a W (Summer I 5 Week)

(W) June 22

No Classes/Offices Closed (Independence Day)

(M) July 4

Last Day of Term (Summer I 5 Week) (R) July 7

Last Day to Drop Graduate Courses with a W (Summer I 10 Week)

(F) July 8

Final Grades Due (Summer I/5 Week) Noon (T) July 12

Last Day of Term (Summer I 10 Week) (W) August 10

Final Grades Due (Summer I/10 Week) Noon (M) August 15

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IMPORTANT CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERSAll numbers begin with 479-788-.

Admissions 7120

Advising 7400

Alumni Affairs 7920

Athletics 7590

Academic Success Center 7675

Bookstore 7320

Box Office 7300

Campus Activities Board 7318

Career Services 7017

Cashier 7060

Counseling Clinic 7398

Dental Clinic 7270

Dining Services 7313

Financial Aid 7090

Fitness Center 7600

Greek Life 7694

Help Desk 7460

Information Desk 7412

Library 7200

Lion’s Den North 7344

Lion’s Den South 7347

Maintenance 7170

Non-Traditional Students 7319

Plant Operations 7170

Police – Non Emergency 7141

Police – Emergency 7140

Provost/Academic Affairs 7030

Records/Registrar 7230

Sebastian Commons 7340

Student Activities 7699

Student ADA Services 7577

Student Health Clinic 7444

Student Government 7698

Testing Center 7682

Tutoring 7675

Welcome Center 7699

College of Applied Science and Technology 7783

College of Business 7807

School of Education 7908

College of Health Sciences 7840

College of Humanities and Social Sciences 7430

College of Languages and Communication 7290

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 7610

Academic Success Programs 7660

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SPECIAL THANKSSpecial thanks to all who make the Traditions a living document by updating it annually. Without your help each year, this project would not be possible.

Dr. Paul B. BeranDr. Georgia HaleDr. Ray WallaceDr. Lee KrehbielDr. Henry RinneDr. Williams YamkamJanice BeranLogan DavisBeth Eppinger

Monique ForehandGreg GilliamJonathan GipsonLillian HowertonStacey JonesJani KovachTyler LamonStephanie LondonStephanie Martinez

Jennifer SickingDave StevensBob StevensonTakeo SuzukiJulie MosleyDanielle JolieUniversity Marketing and Communications

Find your niche at Lion Launch

Become a part of the family at Cub Camp

Make new friends during Welcome Week

Become a part of something special and join an RSO

Show off your UAFS pride to Alumni at Homecoming

Have tea and a conversation at an International Tea Time

Travel the globe at iFest and never leave campus

Survive the Humans vs. Zombies apocalypse

Give back at Lion Community Outreach Day

Share your learning at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

Brush up on civic knowledge during Constitution Week

Show your gratitude during Thank a Giver Week

Kickoff basketball season at Moonlight Madness

Cheer on the UAFS athletes at the All Sports Pep Rally

Paint your face for a Volleyball Game

Show your spirit in a UAFS T-shirt

Join a team and play Intramural sports

Join Numa’s Pride at a basketball game

Think pink at the annual Dig for the Cure, Pink Zone, and Batting for a Cure games

Bring your lawn chair for a Baseball Game

Watch or perform with your classmates in Theatre@UAFS

Take a photo with Numa, our mascot

Plan for your future at the Career Fair

Pick an activity and enjoy the Campus Green

Dress up for the Haunted Union

While on vacation, take Numa with you

Be delighted at a Season of Entertainment show

Try your luck at Casino Night

Enjoy an evening culture at African Night

Show your moves at the Howdy Dance

Get your cap and gown at Grad Fest

Bundle up and watch the annual Campus Lighting

Eat free and join an organization at the Block Party

Rock out at the Battle of the Bands

Take a study break at Late Night Breakfast

Watch the crowing of Miss UAFS

Wear your flip flops to Island Party

Dress your best for the NUMAS

Leave your legacy at Lion Pride Square

Give as good as you got with the Graduate Class Gift

TRADITIONS CHECK LIST