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Points of Interest

Old Main. Figuratively and literally, Old Main is the heart of the campus. Built in 1875, this splendid example of Second Empire architecture was refurbished in 1991 at a cost of $10 million. Now the home of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the building over its long life has housed classrooms, residence hall rooms, campus administration, and much more. A carillon in the north tower plays the Westminster Chimes on the hour; a short musical selection follows the noon chimes, and the UA alma mater follows the 5 p.m. chimes. On the second floor are a gallery of portraits of University of Arkansas presidents and the beautifully restored Giffels Auditorium, originally the University's chapel.

Fulbright Peace Fountain and Fulbright Sculpture.

  • Erected in 1998 between Old Main and Vol Walker Hall, the Fulbright Peace Fountain commemorates the legacy of the late U.S. Senator and former University of Arkansas student and president J. William Fulbright and as well as the Fulbright Exchange Program, for which he was known around the world. Designed by noted architects E. Fay Jones, UA professor emeritus of architecture, emeritus, and Maurice Jennings, the fountain was constructed through private gifts from 115 individuals and 19 nations.
  • At the west entrance to Old Main, overlooking the Peace Fountain, is a 7-foot bronze sculpture of Sen. Fulbright. Created by artist Gretta Bader, the artwork was dedicated in October 2002, with former U.S. President William J. Clinton, himself a Fulbright protégé, giving the keynote address.

Arkansas Union. Located on Garland Avenue, the Arkansas Union (575-2146) offers dining and shopping opportunities, as well as other services and amenities-it's a great place to while away an afternoon when visiting.

David W. Mullins Library. Located at the center of campus, the David W. Mullins Library (575-4104) is the backbone of the University Libraries with 1.6 million volumes, 3.3 million microforms, 24,000 audio-visual items, and more than 17,000 periodical subscriptions. The Special Collections Division (575-5577) houses more than 20,000 linear feet of manuscript collections for research in the history, culture, and literature of Arkansas and surrounding regions-including the papers of former U.S. Senators J. William Fulbright, Joe T. Robinson, Dale Bumpers, and David Pryor, civil rights activist Daisy Bates, African-American composer William Grant Still, and internationally renowned architects E. Fay Jones and Edward Durell Stone. Mullins Library hours are 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to midnight, Sunday. Hours may vary during exam periods, holidays, and summer sessions.

Chi Omega Greek Theater. Located off Dickson Street, the theater is a replica of one built 2,400 years ago at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens to honor Dionysus. at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens 2,400 years ago. The Greek Theater was a gift to the University in 1930 by Chi Omega, the largest women's fraternity in the nation. Chi Omega was founded at the University of Arkansas in 1895. Over its seven decades, the Greek Theater has been home to commencements, concerts, academic events, and pep rallies.

Silas Hunt Hall. Located at the corner of Garland and Maple, Hunt Hall offers prospective and current students admission, enrollment, financial aid, and the cashier services. Hunt Hall also offers a UA Information Desk on the first floor. It is named for the late Silas H. Hunt, who in 1948 became the first African-American admitted to a major public university in the South.Intercollegiate Athletics Museums.

The UA campus is the home of three state-of-the-art, interactive tributes to Razorback men's and women's athletics:

  • The Jim Lindsey/Jerry Jones Hall of Champions in the Broyles Athletic Center (at the north end of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium) pays homage to Razorback football, including the 1964 National Championship team, through displays, trophies, memorabilia, and interactive video.
  • In Bud Walton Arena (Razorback Road and Leroy Pond Drive), the Tommy Boyer Hall of Champions houses displays on basketball, UA track and field, and other sports. An interactive kiosk shows great moments in Razorback basketball.
  • The Lady Razorback Museum is located in the north lobby of Barnhill Arena, just south of the stadium. The museum showcases one of the most visible and successful women's athletics programs in the nation. It features exhibits, memorabilia, and "The Great Moments Theater" (a DVD interactive theater). Also included is a display of Lady Razorback academic achievements and NCAA Woman of the Year honorees for the State of Arkansas.

Arboretums and Gardens. The University maintains two arboretums featuring a rich variety of trees and plantings.

  • The Old Main Collection stretches from Old Main across the large greensward east of the building to Arkansas Avenue.
  • The Maple Hill Collection is on the landscaped lawn of the John W. Tyson Building of the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, near the intersection of Maple Street and Razorback Road.
  • The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences maintains the Horticulture Display Gardens on the east side of the Rosen Alternative Pest Control Center, just off Maple Street.