The computer lab at the Nelda Wilkinson Educational Center will soon reopen, thanks to a donation by Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas’ (CCCUA) Foundation and Mr. David Wilkinson, former mayor of Foreman and widower of Nelda Wilkinson, who also served as mayor until her death.

Mr. Wilkinson has felt strongly for some time that the computer lab be reinstated with new equipment. Ten computers will soon be activated in the lab, and both credited and non-credited, continuing education classes will be offered.

Mr. Wilkinson, who served as mayor from February of 2004 until late 2010 says that this gift is a way of keeping his late wife’s wishes. “I want to give more to keep the education center going. It’s for my wife…to honor her memory,” he said.

Heading up this project is Mike Cranford, recorder and treasurer for the city of Foreman. He is being assisted by the IT staff of CCCUA. Together, they hope to have the lab up and running before the end of the spring semester.

“We want to do whatever we can for the city of Foreman,” said CCCUA Chancellor Steve Cole. “I look forward to our college reaching out to their citizens with the convenience of technology and with easily accessible education opportunities.”