Arkansas Tech University President Dr. Robin E. Bowen and Russellville Mayor Randy Horton will lead the inaugural ATU March to Main on Saturday, Aug. 25, as a celebration of the beginning of the 2018-19 academic year and the partnership between ATU and the City of Russellville.
All students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of ATU are invited to participate.
Those making the less than 1-mile walk will gather outside Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field on Centennial Plaza beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 25.
A brief ceremony will commence at 5 p.m., with the walk scheduled to begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. and end at Depot Park in Russellville Downtown.
A free chicken cookout courtesy of Tyson Foods and the Music Downtown at Sundown concert featuring The Funk Donors and Morgan Road will follow. Admission to the concert is free.