Education to Welcome Home Alumni Saturday

The Arkansas Tech University College of Education has scheduled a series of informative and social events for its alumni and partners on Saturday, Oct. 24.

The day will begin with an open house at 11 a.m. in Crabaugh Hall room 302.

Dr. Mary B. Gunter, dean of the Arkansas Tech College of Education and the Arkansas Tech Graduate College, will offer a welcome.

From there, alumni and partners will have an opportunity to attend break-out sessions for the departments within the College of Education at 11:30 a.m.:

  • Curriculum and Instruction, Crabaugh Hall room 302
  • Center for Leadership and Learning, Crabaugh Hall room 301
  • Health and Physical Education, Crabaugh Hall room 216
  • College Student Personnel, Crabaugh Hall room 221

Current students who are considering undergraduate or graduate programs in education may also attend the break-out session of their choice.

The scene will shift to Centennial Plaza at noon for Party at the Plaza, the pre-game tailgating celebration outside Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field. There will be a designated area for College of Education students, alumni and partners.

Kickoff for a Great American Conference football game between Arkansas Tech and Southeastern Oklahoma State University is set for 2 p.m. Students, alumni and partners from the Arkansas Tech College of Education will be recognized with a spotlight video inside the stadium between the first and second quarters.

Individuals associated with the College of Education will receive special pennants on Saturday. Alumni, students and partners are encouraged to wave their pennants during the special recognition as a show of pride in the college.

Learn more about the Arkansas Tech College of Education.