Events
The School of Human Environmental Sciences at the University of Arkansas is proud to showcase the amazing work and outreach done by our students and faculty through three annual events.
Enclothe Fashion Show
Garments created by students were the star of the show, but ENCLOTHE also allowed guests to see the business, sustainability and merchandising aspects of what students learn while designing garments
This year's event will be held April 2, 2025 at the Fayetteville Public Library
Janis Hawkins Shipley
The Janis Hawkins Shipley Early Childhood Mini-Conference took place April 6, 2025 at the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center in Fayetteville. Early childhood professionals enjoyed a mini-conference style interactive workshop with morning, afternoon, and break-out sessions led by JTCDSC teaching staff.
The next Shipley event will take place in 2026. Watch for details.
SMASH
Students Mastering the Art of Southern Hospitality (SMASH) is an annual student-run event for networking and fundraising for the hospitality program at the University of Arkansas. The 2025 event, SMASH Masters, will take place on April 12, 2025.
Career Fair
The Hospitality and Friends career fair, Passport to Success, will be held Thursday, February 27, 2-4 p.m. in the Arkansas Union Ballroom. Students will have the opportunity to meet with organizations who may be recruiting for open job positions or internships in fields related to human environmental sciences.
Research Symposium
The annual graduate student research symposium provides an opportunity for HESC graduate students to share their research with faculty, students, and others on campus while gaining valuable presentation experience. The 2025 symposium will be held on April 18 in the Arkansas Union International Connections Lounge. Posters will be displayed 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and presentations will take place 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.