General George A. Custer, known best for losing the battle of the Little Bighorn, had a remarkably successful career during the Civil War, which will be the focus of Urwin's presentation. Dr. Urwin earned both a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He joined the UCA faculty in 1984. LeadAR is a two-year leadership program, sponsored by the University of Arkansas Agricultural Extension Service.
Participants come from all over Arkansas.
Later, participants will tour one of the Asian nations of the Pacific Rim. Two endowments that remain uncompleted are The William C. Nolan Public Affairs Internship and the Robert B. Walz Lecture in History. D.C. The Walz Lecture Endowment, when completed, will fund a public address each year at SAU by a nationally-known historian who will also meet with students and faculty. Alumni who are not contacted during the Phonothon may make their contributions by mailing a check to Mrs. Sharon Eichenberger, Director of Development, SAU Box 1174, Magnolia, AR 71753. 7, Discussion led by David Sixbey.