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The January 2016
Out with the old, in with the new... With the arrival of the New Year, the rituals of resolutions and change are inevitable. Some resolutions are broken quickly - the diets that we embrace are often abandoned in favor of that slice of pie - or that second slice of pie. The vow to exercise often goes by the wayside with the first muscle ache, or that second slice of pie. Some resolutions hang around a little while longer. We return to work from the holiday break with a renewed attitude and outlook that is encouraged with the knowledge that Spring
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Arkansas State University - Newport is just weeks away - especially if the groundhog cooperates. We smile more, laugh more, and savor that second slice of pie that serves as comfort food on a cold winter’s day. Often, the changes and resolutions that stick are the ones that are the most appealing. One of those changes is the format of our monthly newsletter. We certainly hope that our readers approve. The new format is visually more appealing, and now can be downloaded, printed or viewed as a digital booklet online. Other new things are on the horizon as well. Construction
Honoring Dr. Eugene McKay
of our new “Hub” eatery on our Marked Tree campus is well underway, and will fulfill a great need of our students and staff. New classes are in full swing and our students and faculty have progressed a full month into the new semester. As always, your comments, suggestions and feedback are wanted and welcome. Please
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share feedback with Van Provence at van_provence@ asun.edu and Ike Wheeler at ike_wheeler@asun.edu. Our goal is for readers to not only be informed, but feel connected to ASUN. Enjoy, best regards, and we hope you’ve had a second slice of pie and a great beginning to the New Year!
Work Progresses on Marked Tree Hub Construction continues to progress on the new “Hub” dining facility on the Marked Tree campus. Scheduled to open in late spring, the facility will serve hot meals, pizza, salads, panini, burgers and many other items for students, faculty and staff.
ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey visits with former ASU-Beebe Chancellor Dr. Eugene McKay at a Jan. 8 reception honoring his service to the college. McKay retired in Jan. after serving as ASU-Beebe’s Chancellor for 50 years.
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