Ouachita's Blake Johnson receives $75,000 grant from UAMS' Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program
September 18, 2019Dr. Blake Johnson, assistant professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist University, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Arkansas Breast Cancer Research Program (ABCRP).
Ouachita's Maggie Garrett to present "Caffeinated" recital Sept. 25
September 18, 2019Dr. Maggie Garrett, associate professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University, will present a musical theatre recital titled “Caffeinated” on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall.
Standardized tests are … well … standard in the college process, but your score is a huge factor in college acceptance and scholarship decisions. While it may not feel fair that a test affects so much, you want the results to show the very best that you can do.
Ouachita hosts guest artist Laura Brainard Raborn's exhibit "Processing" through Sept. 27
September 17, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Rosemary Adams Department of Art and Design is hosting the mixed media work of guest artist Laura Brainard Raborn in an exhibit through Friday, Sept. 27.
A few years ago, sitting in Evans Student Center, I overheard someone say, “It’s a lot easier to live the life of your dreams than you think.” This idea set me free and opened a whole world that dared me to dream big and work harder. This summer I got to live my dream job: I was a videography intern for a nonprofit’s cross-country bike adventure.
Ouachita hosts "Then I Will See" photography exhibit by Joli Livaudais through Sept. 27
September 17, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Rosemary Adams Department of Art and Design is hosting an exhibit by Little Rock photographer Joli Livaudais through Friday, Sept. 27, in the Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery.
Ouachita's Department of Theatre Arts to present "Junie B. Jones The Musical" Sept. 19-24
September 17, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will present its fall family play Junie B. Jones The Musical with the opening performance on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Verser Theatre.
When looking to go zero waste, dip your toe into waste reduction or be more eco-friendly, my first suggestion is always the Big Four! The Big Four are four simple, easy swaps popularized by Plastic Free July. These four items are easy to avoid and make up a huge portion of waste in landfills and the ocean. All of these swaps are convenience items that are easy to avoid, and I’ll show you how.
Ouachita's Elrod Center to host Fall 2019 Tiger Serve Day on Sept. 21
September 10, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Elrod Center for Family and Community will host Tiger Serve Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. The semi-annual campus-wide service initiative is held every semester.
4 tips for starting a zero waste lifestyle
September 09, 2019Most beginner guides for going zero waste are full of simple swaps, but there’s so much more to zero waste living than replacing your household items. Don’t get me wrong, I love swaps, too, but I think the tips below are the four most important tips I can give you for going zero waste. They’re essentially the building block of zero waste, minimalism and eco-friendly living.