We tend to think of Memorial Day as the beginning of summer, and that is usually around the time that summer vacation from school does start. But the true beginning of the meteorological summer is … [Read more...] about Summer of Sun and (Mile)Stones
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Constructive Summer
There’s a common misconception outside of higher ed that summer is an easy time of year, the work effortless. We know better. While the chaos and frenetic energy may indeed simmer down, the … [Read more...] about Constructive Summer
Change Up
The month of May can seem like the month of graduation ceremonies. And before we know it, a new class of recent high school graduates will begin their college experience at our institutions. It’s hard … [Read more...] about Change Up
A Tree-mendous Reason to Celebrate
National Arbor Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday of April* in the U.S. While its global roots (pun intended) originate in Spain, Julius Sterling Morton is credited as founding Arbor … [Read more...] about A Tree-mendous Reason to Celebrate
Ode to the Daffodil
One of the first signs of spring in Arkansas is the appearance of daffodils, although arguably they’ve been known to appear while the snow and ice lingers. Nevertheless, the daffodil is known as the … [Read more...] about Ode to the Daffodil
Quantum Leap
February is the most aberrant month on the calendar. Not only are there less days in the month, but every four years, we add an extra day to it, which makes it doubly anomalous. Of course, we know … [Read more...] about Quantum Leap