Abundant Living Senior Adult Program
Abundant Living exists to encourage, inspire and equip older Christians to grow in faith and service to God throughout their retirement years. A unique magazine, special events and group travel offer a variety of opportunities for seniors to gather and build community.

• For: Retired (65+)
• Cost: Varies
• Schedule: Annual events
• Contact 501-279-4055 or abundantliving@harding.edu
• Visit abundantlivingseniors.com for dates, information, and registration

American Studies Institute Distinguished Lecture Series
This lecture series features authors, dignitaries, and other leaders in business, government and education. Previous speakers include Condoleezza Rice, Margaret Thatcher, George H.W. Bush, Alex Kendrick, Tony Dungy, Ruby Bridges and hundreds more.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Visit harding.edu/asi for dates

Arts and Life Performance Series
This performing arts series brings world-class cultural entertainment to Searcy and has featured performances by John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Broadway leading lady Carmen Cusack, The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Celtic singer Julie Fowlis, the Russian String Orchestra, jazz singer Rosana Eckert and many more.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Varies
• Visit harding.edu/artsandlife for schedule and pricing

Camp Tahkodah
This 1,350-acre camp is owned and operated by Harding University and offers five summer camp sessions for ages 8-18 years old. One- and two-week sessions are offered.

• For: Ages 8-18
• Cost: $285 or $475
• Schedule: Summer; campground facilities available for rent every month except for June and July
• Contact tahkodah@harding.edu or visit harding.edu/tahkodah

Campus Activities Board Concerts
CAB hosts several events throughout the year, including movies and concerts, some of which are open to the public. Previous artists brought to campus include Jesse McCartney, Tori Kelly, Mat Kearney, Sara Bareilles, Needtobreathe, The Avett Brothers and more.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Varies
• Visit Facebook.com/hardingcab or harding.edu/cab for a schedule of upcoming movies and concerts

Department of Music Concerts
The department of music hosts multiple student concerts with free admission throughout the school year. Performing groups include chorus, concert choir, jazz band, wind ensemble, percussion ensemble, orchestra, an opera workshop class and solo student recitals.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Visit harding.edu/MusicCalendar for schedule of events

Department of Theatre Performances
The theatre department presents six shows during the school year, including a Homecoming musical and Spring Sing musical variety show.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Ticket pricing at hardingtickets.com
• Visit harding.edu/theatre for schedule

Global Missions Experience
The Global Missions Experience takes place every 2-3 years at Harding University Tahkodah. It is a three-day, hands-on training in missions involving University students from across the United States and missionaries from around the world.

• For: University students
• Schedule: Next GME scheduled for late September 2023
• Visit harding.edu/gme for more information

Harding University History House
The Harding University History House museum — in conjunction with the Ann Cowan Dixon Archives & Special Collections — collects, preserves and interprets cultural and related materials associated with the history and community of Harding. We invite you to visit the History House conveniently located at 205 Lott Tucker Drive.

• For: Adults (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Summer and school year hours vary; tours available by appointment
• Contact 501-279-4205 or hwood@harding.edu
• Visit harding.edu/historyhouse or call 501-279-4354 to schedule a tour.

History Faire
Children travel through time and learn about history. Interactive booths show medieval machines, ancient numbers, cultures from around the world, and even archaeology.

• For: 3rd-4th grade students
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Late March to mid-April
• Contact 501-279-4427 or history@harding.edu for inquiries.

Holiday of Lights
Stop by Harding’s campus during the Searcy Holiday of Lights and enjoy 500,000 energy-efficient lights.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Week after Thanksgiving through January
• Visit harding.edu/lights for lighting ceremony details.

HU16 Streaming and Video-on-demand programming
HU16 has launched new apps that feature two livestreaming and video-on-demand programming for Amazon Fire, Android, AppleTV, iOS and Roku platforms. Watch chapel, Harding sports, “Live at 5” news, concerts, special events, faith-based programs and other student-produced shows.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• For programming, visit streaming.harding.edu

KVHU 95.3 Radio Programming
This commercial FM station featuring an eclectic mix of classic hits from various genres and generations reaches more than 250,000 people in more than 100 towns and cities. During a semester, more than 30 students serve as announcers for KVHU. KVHU is the official radio station for Harding sports (Harding University football and basketball; Harding Academy football).

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Listen online at kvhu.harding.edu
• For advertising inquiries, email KVHU@harding.edu

Lectureship
For more than 90 years, Harding’s Lectureship has provided an opportunity for people across the country to gather and hear a collective group of biblical scholars, ministers, missionaries and students speak the message of God’s singular voice.

• For: Adults
• Cost: Free
• Visit harding.edu/lectureship for schedule.

Linda Byrd Smith Museum of Biblical Archaeology
With more than 100 artifacts displayed, this museum can be used as a resource for students and church groups to provide context and help them better understand biblical studies. The museum has 10 sections that showcase items such as storage jars, perfume bottles, coins, weapons, wine skins and other artifacts from daily life in the ancient world. Other displays include excavation tools, explanations of ceramic typology and carbon dating, and a timeline from 2000 B.C. to 700 A.D. The museum is located in the McInteer Center for Bible and World Missions.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Weekdays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment
• Visit harding.edu/archaeology

Pied Pipers Theatre Troupe
The Pied Pipers are a children’s theatre troupe available for performances and workshops to all public and private school systems, children’s homes, hospitals, preschool centers, libraries, churches, children’s theatre organizations, local art councils, and private and commercial businesses or groups. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to cover travel expenses.

• For: Children
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Throughout the school year
• Contact 501-279-4492 or dfrye@harding.edu to schedule

Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre
The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre presents three shows every summer with student and community actors. Auditions are usually held in early May each year. Dinner and show as well as show-only tickets are available.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Ticket pricing at hardingtickets.com
• Visit harding.edu/ssdt for schedule

Stevens Art Gallery
This gallery features several exhibits each year by visiting artists, art faculty, alumni and students and usually hosts a White County High School Art Exhibit.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact jkeller@harding.edu

Uplift
This Christian camp hosted on campus is for students between seventh grade and their freshman year in college. Individual campers or youth groups can attend one of three one-week sessions.

• For: Seventh grade to first year in college
• Cost: Campers $245, pricing for other attendees online
• Visit upliftonline.com for dates, information and registration

Visiting Writers Program
The department of English invites three to four accomplished writers, film editors and producers, and publishing professionals to campus each year to give public readings of creative works and other presentations. Notable guests in the past include internationally recognized Naomi Shihab Nye and Miller Williams.

• For: High school students and adults
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Throughout the school year
• Contact tengel@harding.edu

Sporting Events
Harding is a member of the NCAA Division II Great American Conference. Men’s teams include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, tennis and track. Women’s teams include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Ticket information for football and basketball may be found at hardingtickets.com
• Visit hardingsports.com for full schedule

Sports Camps
University athletic teams offer multiple sports camps for various age groups. Camp options include soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, tennis and cross-country.

• For: Various camps separated by age. Options for ages 5-18.
• Cost: Varies based on camp
• Visit hardingsports.com

Information Systems Projects for Community Businesses
As part of a capstone class, students develop information systems for community businesses and organizations. In previous years, the class has developed systems to manage data for churches, lawn care companies, sports teams, professional groups and more.

• For: Community businesses and organizations
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Fall and spring semesters
• Contact jstone@harding.edu

Job Recruitment Fairs
The Center for Professional Excellence holds job fairs on campus where community businesses can meet potential employees. Meet the Firms every fall is for jobs in accounting, finance and information systems. A spring career fair connects all business students to employers.

• For: Community businesses and organizations
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Fall and spring semesters
• Visit harding.edu/cpe for more information

Team Building & Conflict Management Training & Consulting
Dr. Mark Davis offers workshops and consulting services on teambuilding, relationships, conflict management, Myers-Briggs personality testing and mediation. Sessions are offered through specific client scheduling.

• For: Organizations, groups and management. Small or large sizes, or private consulting
• Cost: Session prices vary
• Contact Dr. Davis at 501-279-4496 or mdavis1@harding.edu

Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business Workshops
The Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business hosts several workshops throughout the year to offer training, help and advice to those operating or starting a new business.

• For: New business or small business owners
• Cost: Varies based on type of workshop
• Visit harding.edu/waldroncenter for more information

Band & Orchestra Camp
Students who have completed at least one year of formal study in their school orchestra program or one year private instruction on their instrument are welcome to learn from Harding’s music faculty at this weeklong camp.

• For: Grades 6-12
• Cost: TBD
• Visit harding.edu/musiccamps for more information

Betty Ann Watson Education Resource Center
Located on the third floor of the Thornton Education Center, the Watson Center offers the following services to the entire community: binding, copy work, bulletin board designs, die cuts, faxing, laminating, poster making, printing and a library of children’s literature and teacher resource books.

• For: Anyone
• Cost: Varies
• Schedule: Hours vary, see website
• Visit harding.edu/watsoncenter

Dyslexia Assessments
Upon request, Dr. Susan Grogan, associate professor of reading, provides dyslexia assessment services for children struggling to read. Located in Thornton Education Center room 311.

• For: Ages 5-18
• Cost: $20
• Offered: All year by appointment
• Contact sgrogan@harding.edu

Experience Language! After-school Program for Children
The Experience Language! after-school program fosters interest in cultures and languages by guiding young learners through hands-on activities in either French or Spanish, along with home-based learning opportunities designed to reinforce each week’s lesson. Students gain insight into how language works and an appreciation for other people and places.

• For: Grades 1-6
• Cost: $30
• Schedule: Tuesdays, late September through November from 4-5 p.m.
• Contact knbond@harding.edu

Faith & Business Symposium
Guests from around the country present at this free seminar on faith, business and ethics every year during Homecoming weekend. Individual speakers and panel discussions are open to the community.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Homecoming weekend
• Visit harding.edu/BusinessEvents for more information

Generation Rx
College of Pharmacy students are available to local schools every October to provide prescription drug abuse prevention education.

• For: Local school children
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: October
• Contact jsmith17@harding.edu

Harding Academy K-12 Christian School
A private Christian school operated by Harding University, Harding Academy strives to be a Christ-centered school that cultivates a love for learning while educating hearts and minds for eternity. The Academy serves kindergarten through 12th grade and offers pre-kindergarten classes for 3- and 4-year-olds.

• For: Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
• Cost: Tuition varies by grade level
• Visit hardingwildcats.com

Harding Summer Honor Choir
Enjoy five days of advanced work in choral music and related fields, including music literature, sight-reading and group voice instruction.

• For: High school students
• Schedule: July 10-15, 2022
• Contact 501-279-4343 or music@harding.edu
• To register, visit harding.edu/honorchoir

Honors Symposium
High school juniors accepted to Honors Symposium attend classes, engage in community service projects and enjoy recreational activities. There are four two-week summer sessions for students to earn college credit.

• For: 11th graders
• Cost: $795
• Visit harding.edu/symposium for more information

Interpretation in French and Spanish
Approved upper-level French and Spanish students may be available for interpreting at local events or in clinical or school settings. Contact us if you have a need.

• Cost: Free
• Schedule: On demand as interpreters are available
• Contact: 501-279-4645 or forlang@harding.edu

Kerusso Experience
High school boys learn practical Bible study skills and how to prepare and deliver powerful sermons while being mentored by accomplished biblical scholars. This is a one-week summer program.

• For: High school boys
• Cost: $200
• Visit harding.edu/kerusso for more information

Lewis “Tony” Finley STEM Center
The center meets the needs of P-12 math and science teachers by providing STEM-related materials and hands-on training.

• For: P-12 math and science teachers and homeschool parents
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Office hours vary
• Contact ahenderson@harding.edu or visit harding.edu/stemcenter

Math Tutoring
Harding students from the math department offer tutoring for seventh through 12th grade students in all math subjects. Tutors can meet on or off campus. Many tutors work with a student for more than one year.

• For: Grades 7-12
• Cost: Negotiated with tutor; approximately $15-$25 per hour
• Schedule: Fall and spring semesters
• Contact ejdodson@harding.edu

National Leadership Forum
High school students study the traditions and ideals upon which America was founded while developing leadership skills. Program consists of some nationally known speakers, lectures, films and discussion. This is a one-week summer program.

• For: Grades 9-12
• Cost: $159
• Visit harding.edu/nlforum for more information

Rare Chemistry Book Collection
A rare chemistry book collection, designated by the American Chemical Society as a National Historic Site, is available on the second floor of Brackett Library for scholars to request usage.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Contact kschramm@harding.edu

Searcy Community School of Music
Searcy Community School of Music is a non-profit organization offering music instruction to students of all ages in the Searcy community, fostering life-long skills in making and enjoying music, and contributing to the development of a healthy community. Founded in 2004, SCSM employs over 30 University students, music faculty and community members in the teaching of up to 150 students in Harding’s Reynolds Center.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Varies
• Contact Dr. Cindy Carrell at scsmcoordinator@gmail.com or 501-279-4343
• Visit searcycommunityschoolofmusic.com

Speech Clinic
The clinic offers free evaluation and therapy services for individuals of all ages with communication disorders. Services are offered in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, cognition and hearing, and more. It is located in Swaid Center for Health Sciences room 102.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Fall and spring semesters, Monday through Thursday, with appointments from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Contact Laura Mulvany at 501-279-4599 or email husc@harding.edu

Testing Services
The Office of Testing and Evaluation conducts testing for ACT, SAT, ACCUPLACER, CLEP, MAT-Miller Analogies, Castle, TOEFL, ETS-Praxis and School Leadership exams.

• For: High school students and adults
• Cost: Varies based on exam
• Schedule: Ongoing
• Visit harding.edu/testing

Summer Engineering Camp
Harding University Summer Engineering Camp will challenge you with a fun and creative week-long experience. You will learn how your own faith and innovation can ignite a passion for engineering.

• For: High School juniors and seniors
• Cost: $500
• Schedule: June and July
• Visit harding.edu/EngineeringCamp
  

Triple Crown Awards Book List
Brackett Library presents an annual children’s book award in partnership with the National Christian School Association. The library provides a book list each year of wholesome children’s books.

• For: Teachers
• Cost: School memberships are $26.
• Visit triplecrownawards.org

Upward Bound
This free program for high school students reinforces academic skills and generates the personal motivation necessary to complete a college education. Open to White and Woodruff county students from low-income families or who are potential first-generation college students.

• For: High school students who meet criteria
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Ongoing
• More information can be obtained through high school counselors or the Upward Bound office at 501-279-4170 or harding.edu/upwardbound

Bookstore
Harding University Bookstore offers home goods, apparel and gifts as well as Bibles, church supplies and textbooks.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Variable
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. during the school year
• Visit hubookstore.harding.edu

Brackett Library
The library’s collection contains more than 375,000 print and microform items that are available to community members for research or any academic need. Although the collection is geared toward college students, local residents over the age of 18 who are interested in checking out books may apply for a community card at the circulation desk.

• For: Adults (children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Summer and school year hours vary
• Visit harding.edu/library

Camp Tahkodah
This 1,350-acre camp is owned and operated by Harding University and offers five summer camps sessions for ages 8-18 years old. One- and two-week sessions are offered.

• For: Ages 8-18
• Cost: $285 or $475
• Schedule: Summer; campground facilities available for rent every month except for June and July
• Contact tahkodah@harding.edu or visit harding.edu/tahkodah

Harding Place Retirement Community
We are an independent living community that allows our residents to “age in place.” This means that they can enjoy retirement living and also have a licensed Arkansas in-home care provider to help them with their activities of daily living when and if the need arises. We provide many services including three hot meals each day, weekly housekeeping with linen service, Monday-Friday transportation service, emergency call systems in every bedroom and bathroom, security surveillance, cable, internet and utilities included. We have a full activities calendar with many opportunities for Bible studies, games, outings and social events. Residents also enjoy the amenities of Harding University.

• Location: 801 S. Benton Avenue, Searcy
• For: Ages 55+
• Cost: Call for pricing on studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments
• Schedule: Staffed 24/7
• Contact 501-305-3100 or sreynolds@hardingplace.com for a tour and complimentary chef-prepared lunch
• Visit hardingplace.com

Harding Press and Copy Center
This on-campus facility offers professional printing services including forms, brochures, wedding announcements, business cards, digital copies, etc. Free delivery and pickup is available.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Varies
• Schedule: Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact hardingpress@harding.edu or 501-279-4341

Harding University Northwest Arkansas
Located in Rogers, Arkansas, this center is also a meeting venue for educational agencies, corporate events and trainings, receptions, etc.

• For: Professionals
• Cost: $100 room per day; no charge to schools and other nonprofits
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Contact 479-268-5812 or harding.edu/nwa

Harding University Tahkodah
Operated by the University’s Center for World Missions, HUT uses a realistic world village setting to provide an introductory experience in different cultures and living conditions usually found in missions situations. Youth and church groups, Christian schools and mission teams can utilize the program.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Contact for more information
• Schedule: By appointment
• Contact hut@harding.edu

Heritage Inn and Conference Center and Event Venue
Spaces are available for training seminars, workshops, conferences, conventions and vendor fairs. Conference rooms seat up to 200. Cone Chapel seats up to 300 and includes a bridal room for weddings. Two auditoriums provide seating for groups of 100 to 3,500 guests. The third and fourth floors of the Heritage Center comprise the Heritage Inn, which offers 48 hotel rooms and two suites.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Varies
• Schedule: Ongoing
• Contact confcenter@harding.edu
• Visit harding.edu/heritage

Carved + Crafted Catering
Full-service catering including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Buffets, boxed lunches and served meals are available.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Pricing online
• Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Visit bisoncatering.catertrax.com for full menu options
• Contact 501-279-4342

Starbucks
This full-service Starbucks and community room is located on Dr. Jimmy Carr Drive.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Varies
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. during fall and spring semesters; check online for summer and holiday hours
• Visit dineoncampus.com/harding

Sunday Brunch
Carved + Crafted Catering is proud to reintroduce Sunday Brunch to the Harding University campus and Searcy community. Enjoy your Brunch favorites such as carved entrees, delicious vegetables, freshly prepared salads, Belgian waffles, made-to-order omelets and a dessert bar. Sunday Brunch is offered upstairs in the Heritage Banquet Center. Convenient parking is located on the corner of Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Boulevard and East Market Street with a handicapped-accessible entrance at Dr. Clifton L. Ganus Jr. Boulevard.

• For: All ages
• Cost: $11.29 for adults and $5.49 for children ages 5-12; children 4 and under eat free. Tax not included
• Schedule: Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Contact 501-279-4342

Bone Marrow Drive
Hosted every spring by the College of Pharmacy, this Delete Blood Cancer event conducts cheek swabs on volunteers to determine if they match patients in need of bone marrow donations.

• For: Ages 18-55
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Spring
• Contact jsmith17@harding.edu

The Mental Health & Wellness Counseling Clinic
The clinic provides individual, marital/relational, family, group and child play counseling services at a reduced rate. It is located on the third floor of the McInteer Center for Bible and World Missions.

• For: All ages
• Cost: $10
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-9 p.m.
• Contact 501-279-4000 or visit our website

Day of Caring
This is a community day for health services offered in July. College of Pharmacy students provide blood pressure, blood glucose, body weight/mass index and carbon monoxide screenings.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: July
• Contact jsmith17@harding.edu

Pharmacy Health & Wellness Events
As an experiential education and service learning component in the College of Pharmacy, students offer various health and wellness screenings in the community featuring medication use evaluations and free point-of-care screenings including blood glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, carbon monoxide testing and others.

• For: Community groups ages 18 and older
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: By appointment
• Contact jsmith17@harding.edu or 501-279-5571

Physical Therapy for Volunteers with Neurologic Pathology
As part of a specific class in the summer, physical therapy students provide therapy services for volunteers with neurologic pathology. Each volunteer comes for an initial evaluation and then participates in two weeks of daily (weekday) therapy for one hour each day. Volunteers from the community are welcome, but space is limited so please call early. Volunteers will be screened by the professor to ensure their needs are specific to the objectives of the course. If individuals are interested in participating, please contact us.

• For: Adults with neurologic pathology (i.e. Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, etc.)
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Summer, late May to mid-July
• Contact 501-279-5986 or akillins@harding.edu

Speech Clinic
The clinic offers free evaluation and therapy services for individuals of all ages with communication disorders. Services are offered in the areas of articulation, language, fluency, voice, feeding/swallowing, cognition and hearing, and more. It is located in Swaid Center for Health Sciences room 102.

• For: All ages
• Cost: Free
• Schedule: Fall and spring semesters, Monday through Thursday, with appointments from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Contact Laura Mulvany at 501-279-4599 or email husc@harding.edu