Good morning, Fayetteville.

A Social Work honors student is researching campus alcohol use and Greek affiliation by inviting graduate and undergraduate students to complete an anonymous survey—this survey gathers data on drinking habits and demographics.

Faculty and staff at U of A Fayetteville campus are asked to nominate part-time and hourly employees for an award recognizing outstanding service; nominations are accepted today through 5 p.m. Oct.

20—each nomination must include a support letter from a peer.

The Honors College Retro Readings series will offer two courses next spring—one will study presidential speeches and the other will explore Biblical texts.

All honors students are welcome to join regardless of their beliefs.

Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects gave a $50,000 gift that created an endowed scholarship in design excellence and added $2,000 for the 2025–26 award at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design—its first recipient, Paige Savoy, was honored at the spring student ceremony.

The award also offers a paid summer internship at the firm’s Fayetteville or Little Rock office.

University of Arkansas will host National Transfer Student Week from Oct.

20-24 to help transfer students learn and connect — the week includes events like Study Abroad 101 on Oct. 20 at the Office of Study Abroad, a Transfer Student Mixer at Ozark Bowling and a Scholarship Lab on Oct. 21, Lunch with the Vice Chancellor on Oct. 23, and a Battle of the Bands at Chi Omega Greek Theatre. Participants will have several chances to gain information and meet fellow transfer students throughout the week.

Professor Rebecca Gayle Howell of the U of A has been awarded the 2025 Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry — an honor given by The Sewanee Review to recognize a poet’s lasting talent.

She will receive the award later this month at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee.

The University of Arkansas Global Campus is hosting its fifth virtual Better Learning Together Conference on Oct.

29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — the full day of panels and sessions will help educators learn new online tools, improve course design, and share teaching ideas.

The university will move Staff Appreciation Week and related events to May this academic year to better match the school calendar—an Employee Recognition Reception is set for October 9 to honor outstanding staff.

These changes will allow staff to be celebrated at a more convenient time in the spring while continuing a tradition of recognition.

Lincoln Middle School students will take part in several field trips this year as the district launches its Experience Fridays program—teacher Justin Bounds explained that the approach will give kids a chance to learn outside the classroom.

The program is set to offer new learning opportunities in the community.

Fayetteville School Board received seven applications—six from men and one from a woman—for its vacant Zone 4 seat and will choose one candidate this month.

Inspectors in Washington County visited a restaurant today and found green organic debris around ice machine doors + raw chicken stored over tortillas, marking priority violations aimed at reducing foodborne illness hazards.

Assistant professor Xuan Zhuang at the University of Arkansas received a $2 million NIH grant to study how genes and diet affect the risk of metabolic diseases using fruit flies—she will feed groups of flies different diets and compare large, diverse and inbred populations to reveal hidden gene effects on traits like blood sugar levels. The research may lead to better understanding and future treatment of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

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.

Irie Lions & My Nextdoor Neighbor Sunday Show

5:30-9 p.m. — Prairie Street Live! — General Admission + Fees — Experience an evening of original reggae vibes and dynamic prog rock performances.

Fayetteville Haunts Ghost Tour

5-7 p.m. — Fayetteville Public Library — Registration required — Explore the haunted history and ghostly legends of Downtown Fayetteville on a spooky walking tour.

Whitney Cummings Live

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Walton Arts Center — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy an evening with the talented comedian Whitney Cummings in Fayetteville.

First Encounters NWA: Speed Dating for 40+

7-9 p.m. — Six Twelve Coffeehouse & Bar — Ticketed event includes one drink — Sip, flirt, and spark connections at this guided speed dating night for the 40s and beyond.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20 Partypooper Tour

5:30-7 p.m. — Fayetteville High School — $22 — Celebrate the 20th book release with a fun-filled birthday bash featuring author Jeff Kinney.