Friday, September 14, 2012

The Latest and Greatest from Fayetteville

Those of you who have not visited Fayetteville, AR are truly missing out. I am not a native Arkansan so I feel as though I offer an unbiased opinion. I was born in Coffeyville, KS and raised in Oklahoma. I have also lived in Alaska, Colorado, and Missouri. Fayetteville is a unique community. Check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afe7yaBRzRU&feature=youtu.be

Fayetteville's Farmers' Market was recently voted as America's favorite - http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/2012/09/07/fayetteville-wins-2012-americas-favorite-farmers-market-contest/.

US News & World report just released their undergraduate business school rankings. Walton College ranks #26 among public schools of business - http://newswire.uark.edu/article.aspx?id=19138.

The University of Arkansas has an all-time high student population of 24,000+ this year. Parking is challenging and traffic is frustrating. Scooters have become a popular mode of transportation. This parking lot is right beside our building. I had to share this pic.



On sunny days, students enjoy lounging on the fountain in the Shollmier Plaza. The Plaza lies in between our building and the other business building. I am envious when I walk by the window and see this:

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