College Preview Event Set for Nov. 19

(Posted: October 30, 2009)     (Printable Version)

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is scheduling an event Nov. 19 just for adults who want to know how to return to college to finish their degrees or how to begin college for the first time.

A College Preview will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Weidman Center, room 133 of the Pendergraft Health Sciences Center. The preview will offer step-by-step information and provide numerous resources, according to Lori Oliver-May, coordinator of the Office of Non-Traditional Student Support.

“The event remains dedicated to attracting older individuals who have never attended college, as well as those who may have attended at some point and would like to complete a degree,” Oliver-May said.

She said the goal of the two-hour event is to provide as much information as possible — in a small amount of time — regarding the steps to take to become a student at UA Fort Smith.

Oliver-May said she admired the strength of non-traditional students.

“They juggle more responsibilities than anyone can imagine,” she said. “Their final goal is the college degree, and they are so strong that they will do anything to make that happen. They are the reason I come to work every day.”

Oliver-May, who joined the UA Fort Smith staff in 2004, is also adviser of the student organization, Non-Traditional Students, which is designed to offer peer support and support for family members of non-traditional students, as well as leadership opportunities.

Officers for the group this year are Tim Arnoldussen of Fort Smith, president; Jerry Arbaugh of Hartman, vice president and Senate representative; Sarah Van Hook of Fort Smith, secretary; Claudia Rucchio of Barling, treasurer; Cheryl Chapman of Van Buren, public relations; and Jessica Van Nostrand of Van Buren, activities.

For more information, contact Oliver-May, by email at lmay@uafortsmith.edu or by telephone at 479-788-7319.

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Article by: Sondra LaMar, Director of Public Relations
Photo(s) by: Jessica Martin, Public Relations Assistant

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