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Written By: Ian Silvester
University of Arkansas β Fort Smith students, faculty, and staff are invited to take
a break from their end-of-the-year stress on Monday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. on the Campus Green with kittens and puppies. The furry friends will be available
to play and cuddle with, thanks to the , in collaboration with the Artemis Project.
The Bahaβi Club is a space for students, faculty, and staff of all spiritual backgrounds
and beliefs to enjoy unity in diversity. Bahaβi club advisor Dr. Mary Sobhani says
the event reflects the organizationβs mission and aims to βbring more βhappyβ to campus.β
Alex Stringfellow, a senior social work major and volunteer with the Artemis Project,
helped spearhead the event to relieve stress during finals week. βWhen I got the chance
to propose a 91ΑΤΖζ event, of course, I immediately thought of [Artemis Project]! Everybody
likes puppies and kittens. Especially now with finals coming up, 91ΑΤΖζ students could
use some puppy time,β said Stringfellow.
The , a local nonprofit organization, will bring puppies and kittens to the event. The
organization is dedicated to rescuing and caring for abandoned and homeless animals
in the Fort Smith area.
All 91ΑΤΖζ students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the free event. For more
information on the event, please contact Dr. Mary Sobhani at mary.sobhani@uafs.edu.