University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin and Maj. Gen. Don Morrow, the Adjutant General of the Military Department of Arkansas, will hold a signing ceremony at 11:30 a.m., July 15, in the Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall. The public is invited to attend. This ceremony may of particular interest to military veterans.
The ceremony will establish a Memorandum of Understanding between UCA and the Arkansas Army National Guard. Approved by the UCA Board of Trustees in May, the understanding provides for UCA to waive 25 percent of tuition and fees for eligible members of the Arkansas Army National Guard. This waiver will be matched with a 75 percent tuition assistance provided by the Arkansas Army National Guard.
Former State Senator and newly named honorary Doctor of Public Service Stanley Russ will also attend.
Maj. Gen. Morrow will arrive on the UCA campus via a Black Hawk helicopter. His helicopter will land at the Farris Softball Field just before 11:30 a.m. The Black Hawk will be available for public viewing while at the Farris complex.
AGENDA
Signing Ceremony for Army National Guard Partnership Program
Fireplace Room
July 15, 2004
11:30 a.m.
I. Welcome by UCA President Lu Hardin
II. Explanation of Federal Tuition Assistance by Lt. Brandan Robbins
III. Remarks by Maj. Gen. Don Morrow
IV. Remarks and Closing comments by UCA President Lu Hardin
A reception following the ceremony will be held in the lobby of McCastlain Hall.
