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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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Honors Brainy Break

Honors Brainy Break is an alternative spring break program sponsored by the Honors College at Arkansas State University. The goal of this program is to fund unique experiences for students to be engaged outside of the classroom as well as explore opportunities outside of the state. A large portion of the costs associated with this program will be covered by the Honors Experience Grant (HEG), through the support of the Honors College Fee. This program is open to all current Honors students in good academic standing across campus. 

Please note that students may only receive one HEG grant per academic year. Preference will be given to students that have not previously participated in Brainy Break or traveled to this location before. All majors and classifications are welcome to apply.



Here is the student blog from Washington, DC in 2016: https://honorsbrainybreak2016.wordpress.com/

Here is the student blog from Seattle, WA in 2018: https://honorsbrainybreak2018.wordpress.com/ 

Here is the student blog from Chicago, IL in 2022: https://honorsbrainybreak2022.wordpress.com/

Honors Brainy Break