UAFS to host NEA Big Read

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith will host a kickoff event for the 2019 NEA Big Read: Fort Smith, from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 16 in the Reynolds Room of the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, 800 N. 49th St.

The kickoff will feature a celebration of the NEA Big Read: Fort Smith season of events, numerous games and activities for all ages, and a meet-and-greet opportunity with the community leaders and educators who will be participating in the spring programming. An “Old Tech Museum”

will also be set up in the Reynolds Room, featuring a range of devices from rotary phones to some of the first home computers.

All ages are welcome to this free public event.

Information: Email AnnGee.Lee@uafs.edu or Christian.Gerard@uafs.edu.