Good morning, Fayetteville.

Staff Senate has opened applications for RazorGifts, an employee-to-employee gifting program that offers holiday assistance to eligible U of A staff and their immediate family.

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.

Today, D-Wave and U of A Walton College announced a partnership to form the Quantum Supply Chain Initiative Support Fund to explore quantum computing for solving supply chain challenges in retail + transport and national defense.

The collaboration will boost research, education and industry ties with more than 25 partners.

Faculty and staff at U of A are invited to nominate part-time employees for an award recognizing outstanding service.

Nominations run today through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and nominees must have worked for at least six months.

Recent meetings among superintendents and legislators in Northwest Arkansas focused on boosting prekindergarten enrollment and reshaping views on school choice.

In addition, John Brown University will offer a free 16-week online computer programming course (earning both high school and college credit) this fall to enhance career readiness.

Ali Ubeyitogullari, an assistant professor at U of A, leads a lab that uses 3D printing to create foods that help boost nutrient absorption — a project combining food science and nanotechnology from the engineering departments.

Arkansas finished its three-game SEC homestand with a 1-1 draw in Fayetteville after a review overturned Kyndal Ewertz’s game-winning goal — Coach Colby Hale said the team played inconsistently as they prepare to face LSU on Oct.

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On Sunday at Baum-Walker Stadium, the Razorbacks won a 6-inning intrasquad scrimmage 3-0 as freshman Judah Ota recorded 3 RBI and outfielders Brenton Clark, Zeb Allen, and Lincoln Boyle made key defensive plays.

Arkansas football fell 27 points short in a road game at Texas A&M as the offense and defense missed key opportunities while special teams stood out.

The Razorbacks will focus on improvements ahead of their Saturday test against Tennessee.

The Arkansas men’s golf team holds a strong lead at the Blessings Collegiate Invitational at The Blessings Golf Club after facing strong 25-mph winds on Sunday.

The final round begins Monday at 8:00 a.m. with top players teeing off in staggered groups.

Coach Cal (with eight freshmen on the roster) previewed the season at Bud Walton Arena on Friday in contests and a scrimmage that energized local fans.

The Razorbacks will open their schedule with exhibitions against Gonzaga on Oct. 24 and Memphis on Oct. 28.

A recent SEC efficiency report shows the Razorbacks struggle on both offense and defense after a 34 to 7 loss at Texas A&M, with overall efficiency at 39% falling to 27.5% against Power 4 opponents.

The team is working to improve its play.