Community leaders from across Arkansas and surrounding states will gather at the University of Central Arkansas on August 1-5 to participate in the annual Community Development Institute. This year's CDI is filled with special events to commemorate the 25th annual institute and promises to be a rewarding experience for participants. "We worked hard this year to make the 25th annual CDI an … [Read more...]
Higher Education Leaders to Gather for National Conference
The 65th annual National Conference of Academic Deans will be held on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas on July 28-29. The conference provides continuing education in-service development opportunities for provosts, vice presidents of academic affairs, academic deans and associate deans. Sixty provosts and deans from across the state as well as Minnesota, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, … [Read more...]
Summit Promotes Business Opportunities in China
More than 160 business leaders, educators, and elected officials gathered at the University of Central Arkansas Thursday to hear executives from international firms and the College of Business faculty discuss ways to expand business opportunities in China. Executives from Acxiom, Walmart, and Tyson shared insight on various topics including financial and business startup issues; Chinese legal … [Read more...]
Parrent Joins UCA as VP for Enrollment Management
Dr. Robert Parrent has joined the University of Central Arkansas as the vice president for enrollment management. Parrent, 59, began his new post on July 1. He previously served as the vice president of student affairs at the University of Southern Indiana. Parrent has more than 30 years experience in higher education. He received his doctor of education in higher education administration from … [Read more...]
Executives to Share Tips on Business Opportunities in China
Top executives from several national corporations will share their insight on international trade and business opportunities in China during the inaugural Arkansas & China Business and Economic Summit scheduled for July 21 at the University of Central Arkansas College of Business. The summit will provide executives and entrepreneurs a forum to network, share business experiences related to … [Read more...]
Public Appearances Subscriptions on Sale July 5
CONWAY – Series tickets for the 2011-2012 UCA Public Appearances season are on sale as of 10am, July 5. Subscription packages include the Night Out series, Broadway series, Nostalgia series, Log Cabin Democrat Lectures series and the Fine Arts Package. Performances in the Night Out series include Martha Graham Dance Company (Oct. 10), Cirque Mechanics’ Boom Town (Oct. 25), Art of the … [Read more...]
Dr. Nancy Reese Honored For Service
Dr. Nancy B. Reese, professor and chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, is the recipient of this year's Lucy Blair Service Award by the American Physical Therapy Association. The association is a national professional organization representing more than 74,000 members. Each year, the association recognizes a small group of individuals nationwide for their contributions to the association … [Read more...]
Youth Theatre to Present Plays
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Liz Parker, 501-450-5092 YOUTH THEATRE TO PRESENT PLAYS The Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas, sponsored by the UCA Theatre Foundation, will present three short plays on Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15 at 7:00 pm in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center. The Junior Group, grades 3-6, will present … [Read more...]
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre Announces New Artistic Director
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION June 20, 2011 CONTACT: Mary Ruth Marotte, (501) 428-4165; mrmarotte@uca.edu ARKANSAS SHAKESPEAR THEATRE ANNOUNCES NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CONWAY - Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is thrilled to welcome Rebekah Scallet as the new Producing Artistic Director of the organization. Ms. Scallet holds an MFA … [Read more...]
New Evening, Online Classes to Start Fall 2011
The University of Central Arkansas will offer new evening and online classes in the Fall 2011 to accommodate working adults. The new evening program will allow individuals to earn a bachelor's degree in the areas of general business, history or speech communication. Additional online courses will be offered for those interested in earning a graduate certificate or master's degree in school … [Read more...]
