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Amazon Basin Species Found Nowhere Else on Earth
-- Posted by tfisher on Friday, June 16 2006

Doctoral student Paola Barriga receives $22,500 Train Fellowship to continue her studies of plants in the world's largest tropical rainforest.

While working on her master's degree in biology, Paola Barriga braved the challenges of torrential rain, menacing snakes and the sometimes hostile Waorani neighbors as she collected specimens in Amazonia, the world's largest tropical rainforest. Spanning more than half of Brazil, the 2.5 million square miles of the Amazon Basin contain a wealth of life richer than anyplace on earth.
Her strength and independence caught the attention of Cindy Sagers, an associate professor of biological sciences in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Sager recommended Barriga for a Russell Train Fellowship from the Education for Nature program sponsored by the World Wildlife Federation.

Barriga began her master's program at the University of Arkansas this summer, funded by a Train Fellowship worth $22,500. Only one applicant in 10 among the 200 who applied won the fellowships, which support master's and doctoral students conducting fieldwork and leading conservation efforts around the globe. In addition to covering tuition, books, and travel, the fellowship also supports the cost of room and board for up to two years.
To read more, please go http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/8876.htm

Recent Doctoral Graduate Wins Award as Brightest Star on Horizon
-- Posted by tfisher on Monday, June 12 2006

Tina M. Penhollow received her doctorate in health science from the University of Arkansas on May 13. Less than a week later, Penhollow received a letter from the American Association for Health Education informing her that she was the winner of the association's prestigious Horizon Award for 2007.

Penhollow burst onto the horizon in 2004 with a study that was published in the Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality concerning how exercise affects sexual self-esteem and self-perception. She published four additional articles and presented 20 papers at national and international meetings during her time as a doctoral student at the university. The initial study's findings made their way into the popular press, appearing in a host of publications including Redbook, Cosmopolitan, the Los Angeles Times, the London Times and on ABCNews.com.
Penhollow reported that college students who exercise frequently and see themselves as physically fit are more likely to rate themselves higher with regard to sexual performance and sexual desirability than those who exercise less and don't rate themselves as fit. She described the findings as support that exercise goes beyond its traditional role as a protective health factor and enhances individuals' sexual self-esteem.

To read more, please go to http://dailyheadlines.uark.edu/8868.htm

UA's Walton College Announces New MBA Program Customized to Study of Consumer Products and Retail Industry.
-- Posted by tfisher on Thursday, June 8 2006

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas has announced a new Master in Business Administration program designed to support the growing industries of retail and consumer products goods, often referred to as CPG by members of that industry. A luncheon about the program will be held at noon Thursday, June 8, at the Embassy Suites of Northwest Arkansas in Rogers.Alan Ellstrand, MBA programs director, will be the master of ceremonies for the luncheon. Dean Dan L. Worrell will give a short welcome and recognize some of the special guests. Michelle Halsell, assistant dean for graduate program will present the new MBA, and Bill Curington, senior associate dean, will present information about the new home of the graduate school of business, Willard J. Walker Hall.

Building Support for Retail Industry
-- Posted by tfisher on Thursday, June 1 2006

UA's Walton College announces new MBA program customized to study of consumer products and retail industry.

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at University of Arkansas has announced a new Master in Business Administration program designed to support the growing industries of retail and consumer products goods, often referred to as CPG by members of that industry.
The Walton College Graduate School of Business is officially launching the new full-time MBA program at noon Thursday, June 8, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Rogers, Ark. People interested in learning more about the program should contact the Graduate School at (479) 575-2851 or by e-mail: gsb@walton.uark.edu.

"Attracted by the growth of Wal-Mart, hundreds of Fortune 500 companies have moved to the area," said Michele Halsell, assistant dean for Graduate Programs in the Walton College. "This phenomenon has created unprecedented job growth with employers scrambling to fill positions that require a unique set of skills and knowledge. Luring talent from urban areas to Northwest Arkansas has been a challenge. The Walton College has created an MBA program to meet the unique needs of these employers."

Alan Ellstrand, MBA program director, said, "We devoted an entire year to meeting with area employers, alumni, faculty and staff to determine the content and skills that would be featured in the new MBA curriculum. We have built a program from the ground up that responds to the needs of the CPG and retailing industries while leveraging the strengths of the Walton College in marketing, logistics, and information systems."

The new MBA program features a strengthened core curriculum with an emphasis on the analytical skills needed to succeed in the data-driven world of retailing. In addition, electives have been organized into market-driven career tracks that correspond directly to the positions employers are seeking to fill: retail marketing management, supply chain management, financial management, and entrepreneurship and innovation.

There are two distinct MBA programs at the Walton College, a full-time program and a managerial (part-time) program. The full-time program is designed for students who want to pursue an MBA degree on a full-time basis in an accelerated time frame. The managerial program is ideal for working professionals who wish to earn an advanced degree while working.

Some of the key changes that distinguish this new MBA program from the previous full-time program are its duration, admission date and the addition of a summer internship. Starting in January 2007, the new MBA class will embark on a 16-month journey that includes 28 hours of core courses, a 12-hour career track and a summer internship. Professional development workshops give students the opportunity to acquire cutting-edge content that is unique to CPG and retail companies, such as learning to use ACNielsen software and data or understanding the use of radio-frequency identification in the retail supply chain. In addition, the program also offers shop shadowing opportunities, career mentoring, leadership development and personal image consulting. The three-semester format still offers time and cost savings compared to traditional two-year MBA programs.

The UA Board of Trustees approved the program at its meeting on March 31. Applications are now being accepted for the first class. Visit http://gsb.uark.edu for more information.

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