Sherwin-Williams, the largest manufacturer and distributor of coatings in the United States, is proud to announce the presentation of the Award of Excellence to the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Career Services Office.

The Sherwin-Williams Award of Excellence is an esteemed award given to select universities throughout the country for providing excellent career and education guidance.  The selection committee considers many universities and the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Career Services Office was chosen because of the outstanding partnership they have with Sherwin-Williams.

According to Mrs. Breck England-Sherwin-Williams Recruiter, “Ms. Mary Jones and her wonderful staff have provided great support in our efforts to hire both Interns and Manager Trainees.  They provide excellent service to us as a company and even better, to the students of the university.”

One very successful UAPB graduate with Sherwin-Williams is Mr. Brandon Bradley, the Assistant Manager in The Colony, Texas.  Mr. Bradley started out with The Sherwin-Williams Company as a summer intern in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and upon graduation joined the Management Training Program in Texas.  Since his 2005 hire date, Mr. Bradley has been recruiting other UAPB graduates to come work for Sherwin-Williams.  Ms. Lisa Winter, Sherwin Williams Training & Recruiting Specialist will be presenting the award to Ms. Mary Jones on October 3, 2007.  Sherwin-Williams will also be present at the Fall Career Fair that same day. 

Sherwin-Williams operates over 3,000 company-owned stores across the United States. The company finished 2006 with sales in excess of $7 billion, and recently celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2006. They have recently been recognized as a top company to work for and have also been recognized for offering a top entry-level position for new graduates.

Contact: Mrs. Breck England, Area Recruitment Specialist 2100 Lakeside Blvd., Suite 500 Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 214-647-3302 breck.england@sherwin.com http://www.sherwin.com/mtp

Honda Campus All-Star Challenge 2008

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will compete in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, the first-ever academic quiz competition for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s).

Begun in 1989, over 50,000 students have competed in Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.  The questions cover everything: from traditional academic areas, including science, literature, history, geography, religion, philosophy, social sciences and the arts to current events, general knowledge, sports and popular culture.  African American history and culture is also featured.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is among eighty-nine HBCU’s eligible for this year’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge.  Sponsored by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is sanctioned by the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and the Association of College Unions International (ACUI).

Competition at UAPB begins with the campus tournament, scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2007 in the L. A. Davis Student Union 1-3:00 p.m.  All students who compete are eligible for selection as a member of the varsity squad.

Our varsity squad will advance to the National Championship Tournament, March 27 – March 31, 2008 in Orlando, FL.  The Nationals is the academic competition version of “March Madness.”  It features 320 HBCU students, all gathered at one location, competing for their 64 HBCU’s.

The 4-day Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Nationals involve much more than just the quiz games!  Students are treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience including: gala banquets with speakers and performers; a 15,000 square-foot student union with food, games and activities; Orlando theme park tours; and most importantly, the opportunity to meet, connect with and “make friends for life” among the other participants.

Institutions at the Nationals compete for a share of $328,000 in institutional grants from American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To sign-up for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Honda Campus All-Star Challenge competition, contact Zachariah G. Butler by October 3, 2007 deadline.

CONTACT:     Tisha Lynton

(800) 388-2272 x115