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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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870-972-2093

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Dr. Clifford Blumberg

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Education

  • Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016.
  • M.P.A., The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
  • M.A., The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013
  • B.A., The University of Texas at Arlington, 2010

Teaching Specialties

  • Theories of Public Administration
  • Public Budgeting
  • Urban Research and Analysis
  • Financial Management in Public Organizations

Research Interests

  • Public Administration and the Reform Movement
  • Public Budgeting and Finance
  • Public Policy
  • Service Provision and Delivery

Biography

Dr. Clifford S. Blumberg is Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Arkansas State University. His research interest focuses on public budgeting, public financial management, government reform, performance measurement, public administration theory, executive behavior, and organizational culture. His most recent work has appeared in the Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy and Governance.

Dr. Clifford Blumberg