A-State is a core part of the local community. As such, KAIT regularly reported on campus happenings, including administrative updates and student life.
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A-State Celebrates Homecoming
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A-State celebrates 1977 homecoming. There are shots of the displays, crowning of the homecoming queen, and clips of the A-State Indians playing against the University of Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
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A-State Hosts 40th Annual Dixie Band Camp
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Junior high school students attend the 40th annual Dixie Band Camp held at A-State.
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A-State Hosts IAAO Class on Property Appraisal
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A-State hosts a class sponsored by the International Association of Appraising Officers (IAAO) on property appraisal. Arkansas Department of Commerce Assessment Coordination Division director Marvin Russell attends and speaks with KAIT8 about state tax reform.
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A-State Presidential Search Committee Holds First Meeting
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The Presidential Screening and Advisory Committee begins its search for a new university president to succeed Dr. Ross Pritchard. Board of Trustees Chairman Mike Beebe emphasizes the final selection is the responsibility of the Board.
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A-State Stock Footage
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The footage shows a few different clips from A-State which includes what looks like an office, possibly the school's main frame, and possibly a lab.
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A-State Women's Choir Performs During Music Career Day
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The A-State Women's Choir performs for high school students during Music Career Day.
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Charles Rasberry Discusses Telecommunication Workshop
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KAIT interviews Professor Charles Rasberry on a two-day Social Security telecommunications workshop. Footage shows participants filming and conducting interviews.
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Dr. Nickle Talks About Fall Enrollment
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Admissions Director Dr. David Nickle talks about Fall 1977 enrollment. He mentions there is a chance of an increase in enrollment, but that one has to look at total enrollment and student retention and not just new enrollments.
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Dr. Pritchard and Mayor Stallings Speak at Legislative Day Luncheon
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A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard and Jonesboro mayor Neil Stallings speak during a Legislative Day luncheon in the Carl R. Reng ballroom at A-State.
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Dr. Pritchard Talks About Program Offerings for Minority Students
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KAIT8 reporter interviews A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard on program offerings and how it will attract primarily minority students.
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Dr. Zinn Expresses the Need for an American Government Courses
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A-State Professor Dr. Carolyn Zinn expresses the need for an American Government course, indicating it will improve data, lead to more effective teaching, and the introductory social science courses do not offer an opportunity to go in depth.
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Myers on A-State's Efforts to Develop Programs for Minority Students
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KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe interviews A-State Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Coordinator Marilyn Myers on the university's efforts to develop programs, recruit, and retain minority students. Monroe also interviews a Black student who states the university is not doing enough.
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Pi Kappa Alpha Hosts Annual Little Olympics
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Fraternities and sororities members participate in several events during Pi Kappa Alpha's annual Little Olympics at A-State.
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Public Meeting Regarding the Future of Higher Education
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One of twelve public meetings is held to discuss the future of higher education in Arkansas. In attendance are A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard and Arkansas Governor David Pryor.
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Students Construct Homecoming Displays
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Fraternities and sororities construct their homecoming displays.
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Students Sign-Up for A-State's 30th Annual Majorette Camp
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Junior high school and high school students sign up for A-State's 30th annual majorette camp.
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A-State Holds Faculty Art Exhibit
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A-State holds a faculty art exhibit in the Fine Arts building.
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Class of 1975 Commencement Ceremony Footage
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Footage depicts A-State Class of 1975 May commencement ceremony.
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Dean Moore Addresses Homecoming Rumors
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Dean Robert Moore addresses rumors involving homecoming by assuring that the queen will be crowned and the football game will go on as usual.
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DePriest Comments on Getting the Crowd Enthusiastic During NLU Game
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KAIT8 Reporter interviews A-State cheerleader Phyllis DePriest on how they plan on getting the crowd enthusiastic during the football game against Northeast Louisiana Indians. Four cheerleaders also practice a cheer.
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Dick Clay Reports on A-State Homecoming Controversy
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KAIT8 Reporter Dick Clay reports on the A-State homecoming queen controversy and the last home game of the football season.
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Dr. Pritchard Meets with A-State Board of Trustees
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A-State President Dr. Ross Pritchard meets with the Board of Trustees to discuss the university's budget, enrollment
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Hanneford Circus Performs at A-State
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The Hanneford Circus performs in the Indian Fieldhouse at A-State. A KAIT8 reporter interviews Struppi Hanneford (Princess Tajana) about the animals shows some of her acts with the animals.
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Homecoming Decorations Left Abandoned in Protest
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A-State homecoming displays and decorations sit unfinished and abandoned in protest of Pritchard's comments regarding the homecoming.
