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A two-week music festival beginning July 30 will introduce a group of talented Chinese students to the Henderson State University campus and expose them to local culture. Organizers hope the Henderson-Hebei Art International Music Festival will become an annual event.

Hebei Vocational Art College is located in Shijiazhuang (Hebei Province) in China.

Both the Hebei and Henderson students will participate in a variety of activities ranging from workshops and lectures, to various social opportunities and concerts.

The festival will culminate Aug. 3 with a concert at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock. The concerts will showcase and celebrate talented musicians from both institutions.

Faculty and students from Henderson and China will present their own music and will collaborate in different chamber settings such as piano trios, duo pianos, wind chamber with piano, percussion and wind ensembles, and choral and vocal ensembles.

“I am very elated that our students will have this wonderful opportunity to collaborate with students from China,” said. Dr. May Tsao-Lim, professor of music at Henderson. “In addition to world musical experience, students from both countries will learn about each other’s culture, lifestyle, language, and food, as well as an educational experience and pedagogy approach in a variety of sessions and social activities.”

Four public performances are planned, including:

• Concert at Henderson, July 30, in Henderson’s Harwood Recital Hall, 604 North 12th St.
• Concert in Hot Springs Village, Aug. 1, at Woodlands Auditorium, 1101 DeSoto Blvd.
• Chamber Recital, Aug. 2, in Harwood Recital Hall
• Concert in Little Rock Aug. 3 at the Clinton Presidential Library, 1200 President Clinton Ave.

All performances will begin at 7 p.m. To reserve free tickets, go to hsu.edu/internationalprograms/festival.html.

The festival originated from conversations with faculty and staff at the China Center for International Educational Exchange (CCIEE), according to Dr. Brett Powell, Henderson’s vice president for finance and administration.

“We had just established a relationship with Hebei Art College and were considering ways to solidify the partnership,” Powell said. “CCIEE suggested the festival as a way to introduce Hebei students to our university and as a great opportunity for cultural exchange among our students.”

Powell said he hopes the festival will become an annual event.

“We hope students from Henderson and other institutions will travel to Hebei Province next summer for the second festival, and that the event will continue to rotate between our two institutions each year,” he said.

While at Henderson, the Chinese students will be housed on campus.

For more information, contact Dr. Bill Higgins at 870-230-5019 or higginb@hsu.edu

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson spoke July 2 at the 2018 Arkansas Computer Science Educators Conference held at Henderson State University.

Commissioner of Education Johnny Key introduced Hutchinson. Henderson President Glen Jones greeted the attendees.

Educators also attended a wide variety of sessions ranging from coding and virtual reality to STEM projects and game design.

The conference was open to any educator, industry representative, or community leader  interested in learning more about computer science education, especially as implemented in Arkansas.

Henderson State University’s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) has received the 2018 Outstanding Criminal Justice Partner Award. Jennifer Harrington and Bryan Smith represented the EOC at an awards dinner hosted by Arkansas Community Corrections (ACC) on July 1.

The EOC was nominated by three different ACC centers, including Southwest Arkansas Community Corrections Center (SWACC) in Texarkana, ACC Community Corrections Omega Unit in Malvern, and Hot Springs Probation and Parole.

The EOC is one of seven federally-funded TRIO programs at Henderson. Its goal is to increase adult enrollment in postsecondary education at any college or university. EOC provides information and assistance with college admission and financial aid applications, career counseling, financial literacy, and other services to more than 1,000 participants each year in its 22-county target area.

In its letter of nomination, the SWACC said, “The EOC at Henderson State has gone above and beyond the role of a volunteer. It has been very dedicated in supporting ACC and our mission of public safety while providing opportunities for individuals to change and become productive, law-abiding citizens.”

This is the third year in a row that the EOC has been recognized in a category for the work it does with ACC.

“I am so thankful for all the hard work my folks do to assist those who so desperately need a second chance,” said Lou May, EOC assistant director.

For more information, contact the EOC at 870-230-5505, or email May at mayl@hsu.edu.

Summer camps are well under way at Henderson State University. Junior high students have been on campus this week for band camp, and adults have been creating works of art while attending the Summer Intensive Studio Workshop.

Other camps scheduled include the STEM Center’s Reddie MakerSpace Camp,  senior band camp, Summer Institute Camp, Volleyball Camps, cheerleader performance camp, and men’s basketball camp.

Henderson has already hosted football, basketball and baseball camps, along with the Summer Intensive Teen Art Workshop.

For more information about camps at Henderson State, go to hsu.edu/SummerCamp.

 

Heart Start sessions continue at Henderson State University this summer. Heart Start is the first phase of the orientation process for new Henderson students. All first-time freshmen who are fully admitted are invited to attend Heart Start. Each Heart Start session is a one-day event.

Students have the opportunity to register for fall classes, have questions answered, and take care of important business, such as financial aid and on-campus housing. This is also an opportunity to meet the administration, faculty, staff, and other new students at Henderson.

Registration for Heart Start will remain open until July 26. For questions, email HeartStart@hsu.edu or call 870-230-5077. For more information, go to hsu.edu/heartstart.

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Teachers Are Artists Too!, an art exhibit showcasing works by a diverse group of local artists, has opened at the Landmark Building in Hot Springs.

The exhibit includes a variety of artwork created by students from Henderson State University, National Park College (NPC), and Arkansas School for Math, Science, and Art (ASMSA), and past and current art instructors.

It showcases paintings, drawings, hand prints, photography, pottery, and sculptures from 14 instructors, including Beverly Buys, Aaron Calvert, Hugh Dunnahoe, Margo Duvall, Thad Flenniken, Jim Larkin, Jennifer Seward, Gary Simmons, Richard Stephens, Katherine Strause, Lana Taliaferro, David Warren, Brad Wreyford, and Long Hua Xu.

The exhibit continues through Aug. 24 and is open Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; and 5-8 p.m. for the 1st Friday Gallery Walks.

Sponsors for the exhibit include Henderson State University-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives, National Park College, and Hot Springs Village Lifelong Learning Institute.

The Landmark Building is located at 201 Market St.

For more information, call 501-625-3837 or visit the HSU-Hot Springs Academic Initiatives Facebook page.

Thirteen Henderson State University students got a taste of graduate school, and more, while participating in the McNair Summer Research Internship (SRI) in May.

Each summer, the newly-selected scholars participate in an intense internship program during which they begin individual research projects.  Students attended various workshops, including a library scavenger hunt, on the research process. By summer’s end, with the guidance of a faculty mentor, they will have a presentable research proposal.

In addition to the research portion of the SRI, these scholars attended workshops on business interpersonal skills, and professional etiquette, which culminated in a Mock-tail reception and a luncheon.

The goal of Henderson State University’s McNair Scholars Program is to prepare program participants for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities.

For more information about the program, go to hsu.edu/trio/mcnair.html.

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Henderson State University announces the students listed on the Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2018 semester.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the entire semester.  To make the Honor Roll, a student must have received at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester.

 

International

Dean Undergraduate

Zuzana Ondruskova, Agamyrat D Bayramgeldiyev, Lorraine N Banimataku

 

Honor Undergraduate

Tom Nguyen, Kasoma Paulino

 

Alexander, AR

Dean Graduate

Carlee S McClard

 

Dean Undergraduate

Austin K Green, Blake A Pennington

 

Honor Undergraduate

Dillon L Hubbard, Esteban M Meza Vallejo

 

Amity, AR

Dean Graduate

Heather D Moon

 

Dean Undergraduate

Kallee L Cowart Hannah D Deputy, Dustin R Forsythe, Jessica L Porter, Suzanne R Sorrells, Ali A Whisenhunt

 

Honor Undergraduate

Emmery R Boyd, Jessica D Johns, Laiken H Sorrells, Taylor J Swanson

 

Arkadelphia, AR

Dean Graduate

Eric F Adkins, Alex J Arce, Holly M Avery, Jennifer L Bagwell, Christin A Baldas, Jamie R Barnett, Sarah E Bigej, Mariah J Brown, Blake A Burkman, Darah N Calico, Ashley A Childs, Dontisha R Davis, Miranda D Dubberly, Mackenzie J Echols, Olivia S Green, Taylor J Henry, Heather N Hill, Greg L Holsworth, Chanda R Hooten, Devan L Jester, Hailey M Jones, Laquita K Jones, Amanda O Korinihona, Amanda L Matthews, Brookes J Mays, Sydney E Miller, Eric L Mitchner, Brandin H Natzke, Rebecca A Phillips, Aiga Porter, Caroline M Reed, John M Schleiff, Edyta I Schranz, China E Scott, Amy M Snodgrass, Simon G Tagne, Katelyn J Taylor, William W Wallace, Ashley N Ward

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The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Henderson State University has been named the Arkansas Small Business Development Center of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The award was presented May 10 at the Arkansas Small Business Awards luncheon hosted by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce.

“Henderson State’s ASBTDC continues to do a remarkable job in assisting entrepreneurs in every aspect of business creation, management, and operations,” said Edward Haddock, U.S. Small Business Administration Arkansas district director. “We are proud of the growth they have attained and it was our honor to have presented them this year’s Arkansas Small Business Development Center of the Year Award.”

Henderson has been a part of the ASBTDC network from its beginning. As a division of Henderson’s School of Business, the center serves 10 counties in southwest and south central Arkansas and has grown from a one-person office to a staff of four.

“We appreciate the SBA for acknowledging Henderson’s ASBTDC for this award.  It is an honor to work with SBA and Henderson State University, our funding partners,” said Leah Hasley, Henderson ASBTDC center director. “The tremendous support we receive from our Lead Center, financial institutions, and community partners allows us to provide comprehensive small business services to Arkansas entrepreneurs. We value our relationships and greatly appreciate this recognition.”

“The team at Henderson State University ASBTDC exemplifies high performance and innovation in their service to small businesses,” said Laura Fine, state director of the ASBTDC. “They are creative and collaborative in their approach.

“The office excels at cultivating collaborative relationships with lending institutions, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and municipalities that lead to new events and opportunities for prospective and current small business owners.”

Henderson’s ASBTDC provides one-on-one confidential guidance that can be specifically tailored to a business venture. Through the consulting service, the ASBTDC also provides customized market research to help small business owners better understand their market. Consultations are free of charge to Arkansas entrepreneurs.

Primary areas of assistance include:

• Business planning
• Financial analysis
• Market research
• Loan packaging
• Online and traditional marketing
• Growth and expansion
• Management
• Profitability

Contact Henderson’s ASBTDC at 870-230-5184. To view upcoming training events, go to asbtdc.org/training/arkadelphia-events/.

Henderson State University will offer two new online graduate degrees in nursing beginning this fall.

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently approved both the Master’s of Science in Nursing Administration and the Family Nurse Practitioner programs.

The Nursing Administration program will prepare nurses as advanced practice registered nurses in the role of nurse administrator.

The family nurse practitioner program will prepare nurses to be primary care providers. They can also earn a post-graduate nurse educator certificate.

Both programs will prepare students to lead change and coordinate care in complex health care systems and will provide a foundation for doctoral study.

“As health care needs increase across the state and the nation, there is an unmet demand for nursing administrators and nursing educators,” said Dr. Steve Adkison, Henderson State provost and vice president of academic affairs. “Nursing practitioners particularly fill a need in rural areas where primary care exceeds supply of health care providers.”

According to a report by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, U.S. nursing schools turned away more than 64,000 qualified applicants in 2016.

Henderson State is accepting applications for the new programs through June 15. They are accessible through the Graduate School website at hsu.edu/GraduateSchool/apply.html. There is a flat rate of $385 per credit hour. Several scholarships and loans are available through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Go to arsbn.org/loans-scholarships.

“There is one word to summarize Henderson’s graduate nursing programs: access,” said Dr. Lori Smith, assistant professor of nursing. “Access to care, especially primary care providers such as family nurse practitioners and access to education for our nursing leadership and nursing educators is aligned with our mission at Henderson.”

Smith said the M.S.N. degrees will offer three online tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nurse Administration, and post-graduate certificate in nursing education. The FNP program will require at least two campus visits for skills demonstrations and competencies.

The M.S.N. degree has a predicted completion time of two years.

For more information about the programs go to hsu.edu/Nursing/Master.html.