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A-State Closing Early Thursday, Jan. 9, Closed Friday

Arkansas State University is closing all academic and business offices at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, and remaining closed on Friday, Jan 10, in response to the incoming inclement weather.

However, while regular business offices are not open, the campus continues to operate. Essential personnel who maintain on-campus activities, including University Housing, Dining Services and Facilities Management, will report to work. Employees who are uncertain about their status as “essential personnel” are encouraged to check with their supervisor.

Full-time employees who track working hours can submit their time as “Authorized Leave.”

Revised Facility Hours:

  • Dining Services will operate under brunch hours at Acansa Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Dinner service will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 7 p.m.  Howl's Grill and Starbucks will be open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.  
  • The Dean B. Ellis Library will be closed, but is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.
  • The Reng Student Union will open for on-campus student usage at 8 a.m., closing at 8 p.m.
  • The Red WOLF Center will be closed.
  • The A-State Bookstore will be open on Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

All campus residents are reminded to monitor official university media, including official social media accounts for updates. 

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Assistant Professor of Drawing + Fiber


Education

  • M.F.A., Michigan State University
  • B.F.A., University of North Texas

Teaching Specialties

  • Fiber Arts
  • Drawing & Painting
  • Mixed Media
  • Wearable Art

Research Interests

  • Genetic engineering of organisms
  • Fictional microcosms
  • Innovations on applied science, the human body, and its surroundings

Affiliations

  • CAA
  • FATE

Biography

Kristen Franyutti was born in Norman, Oklahoma, and received her B.F.A in Fashion Design from the University of North Texas in 2011, and received her M.F.A in Studio Art with an emphasis in Drawing and Painting from Michigan State University, Summa Cum Laude in 2017. She has lived in Dallas, Manhattan, and Detroit, and currently divides her time between Arkansas and Michigan. She has traveled throughout the world, including, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. She has exhibited internationally in Canada and Australia. Furthermore, her work has been shown throughout the US, including the A.I.R Gallery in Brooklyn, the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum in Michigan, and the Bradbury Art Museum in Arkansas, just to name a few. In addition, she has won multiple exhibition awards and has been featured in publications including Fiber Art Now. Before coming to Arkansas State, Kristen taught Foundations at Michigan State University.