Fundraising is vital for the continued success of UAFS Baseball. Funds raised will aid in purchasing uniforms and assist in travel expenses that are pertinent to the season’s competition. Our Goal With your support in the past, the program has been able to purchase top of the line newly branded uniforms. Our student athletes are elite contenders pursuing excellence on the field. Your generous donations to the team will directly benefit their collegiate experience. UAFS competes in the Lone Star Conference which includes powerhouse baseball programs across a 4-state demographic. Funds raised ensure a competitive experience for our Lions. “UAFS Family, friends and fans - Thank you for taking time to view our fundraising page. Your gracious and generous support will help us offer a high-quality student athlete experience for all participants. Raising funds for our program is vital to our continued success and allots the opportunity to provide a competitive environment for them. If you would, please take a moment and share our fundraiser with current and future Lion fans via our social media platforms. Your donations never go unnoticed and you are the reason our program is successful. Thank you for your dedication to UAFS Baseball and Go Lions!” –Todd Holland, Head Baseball Coach UAFS Our Team NCAA II Record: 284-228 (.555) – as of 3/11/21 – Winning season in 9 of 11 seasons NCAA Appearances: 2017 First Team All-Conference honorees: 15 All-Region honorees: 8 View our Schedule! Lions drafted since 2000 2019 - Logan Allen – Rd 14 (Tampa Bay Rays) 2009 – Jordan Sallis – Rd 47 (Boston Red Sox) 2008 – Chase Huchingson – Rd 23 (Houston Astros) 2008 – Aaron Davidson – Rd 31 (San Francisco Giants) 2006 – Michael Hubbard – Rd 49 (Miami Marlins) 2004 – Matt Clarkson – Rd 16 (Boston Red Sox) 2004 – Derik Drewett – Rd 36 (Baltimore Orioles) 2003 – Corey McCoy – Rd 28 (San Diego Padres) 2003 – Abel Newton – Rd 33 (New York Mets) 2003 – Ryan Reichelderfer – Rd 44 (St. Louis Cardinals) 2002 – Adam Harben – Rd 15 (Minnesota Twins) 2002 – Toby Gardenhire – Rd 38 (Minnesota Twins) 2001 – Aaron Ledbetter – Rd 24 (St. Louis Cardinals) 2001 – Jay Sawatski – Rd 40 (New York Mets) *Craig Gentry played two seasons in 2003 & 2004 and was drafted in the 10th round in 2006 by the Texas Rangers. This UAFS Hall of Famer played in two World Series in 2010 & 2011.

Donate to support student activities leadership and service-learning opportunities for UAFS students! About our Project The Student Life Office fosters student engagement, leadership development, and diverse co-curricular programming through facilitated opportunities, preparing students to become responsible global citizens and informed leaders. Our Day of Giving funds will be used to sponsor service-learning initiatives and student leadership opportunities through leadership conferences and workshops, furthering our mission to support the growth of UAFS students. Donate today to help us reach our goal! Student Activities Office LionHeart Greek Life Campus Activities Board

SEAP provides financial assistance to students facing emergencies. We cover everything from car repairs and housing damage to essential utilities and medical care—financial burdens that have the potential to delay or derail students' progress towards a degree. This program helps keep their dreams alive, and it's made possible by contributions from donors like you. Thank you! About the Student Emergency Assistance Program The purpose of the Friends of the University Student Emergency Assistance Program is to provide financial assistance to UAFS students who find themselves in a temporary emergency situation. Emergencies are considered circumstances beyond a student’s control. In most cases, assistance will not exceed $1,000 per academic year. Funding for this program is provided by private gifts raised through the UAFS Foundation. We assisted 53 students (since March 2020). Spent $33,980.56 Avg of $641.14/student. The most commons things are rent, utility bills (including internet), and car repairs. A Message from the Dean of Students "Before I became involved with the Student Emergency Assistance Program, I assumed our students were happy-go-lucky people. When I met with students in my office, they always seemed so cheerful and happy. Sure they may have had an issue or two, but nothing some good advice couldn’t fix. "After one semester working with this program, I realized that some of our students are not okay. They just are not okay. Some of our students go to class knowing that sitting at home on their kitchen table is a utility shut-off notice, or when they return home, there may be an eviction notice on their front door. Many of our students are living paycheck to paycheck, so when that flat tire comes out of nowhere or when they have an unexpected doctor’s visit, it is a big financial burden. That burden might also delay or derail their progress towards a degree. These sudden emergencies can become dream enders. We cannot allow that to happen." -Dr. Dave Stevens, associate vice chancellor for student affairs & enrollment management and dean of students. For More Information email: StudentEmergencyAssistanceProgram@uafs.edu

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council established the Alumni Legacy Scholarship in 2015 to encourage children, siblings, and spouses of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Fort Smith Junior College, and Westark alumni to attend their families' alma mater and perpetuate the UAFS legacy. About Our Scholarship Since 2015, we have awarded 11 students a $1,000 scholarship, but turn away many each year. It is our goal to never say no to a student. This year we plan on awarding 4 students our scholarship. We appreciate any donations to help grow our lion family. Rick Goins, our director of Alumni Affairs says "We’re proud we’ve be able to award $11,000 in scholarships to 11 deserving students over the last 6 years, but saddened we were unable to do so for over 170 others due to lack of funds. Our dream, which we are asking you to support, is to grow our endowment to the point we can say yes to every legacy student who applies." Who is an Alum? We consider anyone who passed 14 hours of credit at FSJC or Westark or anyone completed a certificate, associate degree or bachelor’s degree at UAFS an alum. Can Students still Apply for this Scholarship? Yes! Students can apply for our scholarship through June 1, 2021. Please contact us for more information at alumni@uafs.edu. Stay Connected With Us! We use our social media to share alumni highlights, university updates, and of course all of our events. Connect with us today!

Support UAFS Geosciences students as they innovate methods to detect and measure harmful microplastics in the Arkansas River. About our Project Microplastics are defined as insoluble particles less than 5 mm in length, which allows them to accumulate in bodies of water. Their microscopic size causes them to be unknowingly ingested by wildlife such as fish and other food sources that are later consumed by humans. Also, microplastics can act as a carrier for heavy metals, increasing the concentration of these toxins in river sediment. A standardized procedure for collecting and analyzing microplastics within water samples has not yet been devised. UAFS Geosciences students are innovating methods to detect and measure harmful microplastics by sampling water in the Arkansas River. With your support, the results of this study will be presented by students at the Geological Society of America annual conference in Portland, Oregon and will further efforts to protect marine life across the globe. Our Students 5-8 Geosciences students typically go to the annual Geological Society of America conference. Since 2018, 67% of Geosciences students were accepted into a master’s program, fully funded, with the remaining 33% going directly into the workforce.

Gifts to Areas of Greatest Need empower UAFS to address its most critical priorities, providing university leadership with resources to face unprecedented circumstances. These vital funds offer the university the flexibility to prioritize our students' needs, take advantage of arising opportunities across campus, and react quickly to unanticipated challenges.

The General Scholarship Fund provides broad-based support to University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students from all backgrounds. It can be used to support need or merit, any majors or GPA, and traditional or non-traditional students. This flexible scholarship fund provides UAFS the ability to adapt support to its dynamic student body's changing needs.