UA Cossatot Grand Opening – Educational Resource Center

University of Arkansas Cossatot announced yesterday it will be having a Grand Opening Ceremony to be held on August 4th at 10am at the Educational Resource Center in celebration of the renovation of the college’s primary resource center. The ceremony will include opening remarks by college and community leaders followed by a reception with refreshments. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the ERC encourages and celebrates learning, benefiting all who visit by improving access for students and community users. UA Cossatot Chancellor, Steve Cole said, “The ERC has always been an engine of intellectual activity, but we turbocharged it for new generations of students. Our goal is to make students feel comfortable and supported while they reach higher, go farther, and achieve the success they’re capable of.” Funded by a title III grant, the ERC renovation includes a much larger space, new carpeting, and new furniture that creates a modern, clean and open space to accommodate the ERC. Director of Educational Resources Relinda Ruth said, “As students moved away from the charm of dust and gloom traditional libraries represented, Kimball Library transitioned to an ERC in 2013 with a focus of embracing technology in the 21st century. Thanks to a Title III grant, we pursued the ERC renovation with an eye toward accessibility, engagement, and support for UA Cossatot’s growing student population.”