Good morning, Fayetteville.

Fayetteville will host Wooo Pig Weekend from September 26 to 28 — offering a guide to local family events and adult outings across downtown and at local venues.

The lineup includes startup crawls, outdoor festivals, sports games, live music shows and a farmers market.

U of A's School of Art will host a free public fashion show on Sept.

25 from 2-4 p.m. in its Studio and Design Center lobby where Nigerian food will be served as part of a weeklong resist-dyeing workshop series led by visiting artist Peju Layiwola—student designs by Edward Osei will also be featured.

Jake Dionne, an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas, has earned two national publication awards from the National Communication Association for his research on the Bison Restoration Movement—he will receive his awards at the 111th annual meeting in Denver.

Professor Emeritus Phillip Norvell, who taught oil and gas and natural resources law for 43 years, passed away September 18 after a brief illness—his funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 26 at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.

Tomorrow, Sept. 24, at 10:45 a.m., the Arkansas Integrative Metabolic Research Center will host Ryan Allen, an assistant professor at UAMS, who will present his research on a drug-responsive mouse model to study atherosclerosis—focusing on how TLR8 affects macrophage dysfunction.

The seminar will also be available via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

The University of Arkansas student chapter of INFORMS earned the Magna Cum Laude award for hosting a distinguished speaker series, industry panels, networking meetings, and a hands-on workshop on Arkansas High Performance Computing during the 2024-25 academic year—advised by assistant professor Haoming Shen. The group will receive the award at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Atlanta Oct. 26-29.

On Sept. 11, the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio hosted 'Navigating Graduate School and Beyond' — a panel where UA professionals shared advice on balancing coursework, teaching and career planning.

Today, an informational session is held at JBHT 207 and a workshop on Sept. 29 will help graduate students prepare for the academic job search.

On Sept.22, the Planning Commission met at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall room 219 (via Zoom).

On Sept.25, the Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet on Zoom at 5 p.m. and the Youth Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. in City Hall room 101, while no meetings are scheduled for Sept.26.

The U of A Psychological Clinic at Memorial Hall offers evidence-based mental health services for students, faculty, and staff at $15 per session—appointments are available both in-person and via telehealth to help with issues like anxiety, depression, and stress.

Researchers at the Arkansas Center for Food Safety found that rubbing foam hand sanitizer on hands until dry lowers viruses more than the typical 10-second rub in tests with 30 volunteers.

Professor Kristen Gibson and Ph.D. student Francis Torko stress that the overall product formulation drives the sanitizer's effectiveness—rather than just its alcohol content.

Improvement Movement Concert

7-10 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of acoustic rock with the band Improvement Movement and special guests.

Boundless Book Society Meeting

5-6 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — A pressure-free book club exploring diverse titles with the opportunity to meet the author next month.

Cut Worms Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Cut Worms as they bring their music to Fayetteville.

Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $72 General Admission — Experience the legends of reggae live on stage in an outdoor setting with unforgettable music.

Yoke Lore Concert

8:30-11:30 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Yoke Lore and Wells Ferrari with your favorite drinks.

Fayetteville Tequila Fest

3-7 p.m. — Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc. — VIP tickets required — Discover agave spirits and enjoy live music at the 2nd Annual Fayetteville Tequila Fest.

Preschool Story Time with Zeke Peña

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Free entry — Explore the world of comics and illustration with award-winning artist Zeke Peña.

Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival

9 AM – 6 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Explore over 300 booths, enjoy live music, delicious food, and family fun.

Lily Rose: I Know What I Want Tour

7-9:30 p.m. — Ozark Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with Lily Rose as she performs her latest tour hits.

Heart of the Ozarks Craft Fair & Fall Festival

9 AM – 6 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Celebrate local crafts and enjoy food, music, and family fun.