UCA Foundation Requesting Grant Proposals
The UCA Foundation is currently requesting grant proposals from members of the faculty for Foundation funding. The Spring 2010 deadline for applications – original plus five copies- is Friday, Feb. 26. Information and grant application forms are available at: http://www.uca.edu/foundation/facultygrants.php
AASFAA Accepting Applications for $500 Scholarships
The Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) will award at least two $500 scholarships to students attending AASFAA member institutions. The deadline is April 15 to apply. Information about the scholarship and the application can be found at: http://www.aasfaa.net/counselors/presentation.aspx
St. Lawrence String Quartet to Perform Feb. 16-17
The St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform and lecture on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. This world famous ensemble from Stanford University will give a free concert in Reynolds Performance Hall on Tues., Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. They will be performing music by Beethoven, Ravel and Adams. They will also be working with UCA students on both days as part of the Artists-in-Residence sponsored by the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Campus-wide Presentation on Strategic Planning Process is Feb. 17
A campus-wide presentation of the newly instituted strategic planning process is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 17 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the East McCastlain Ballroom. There will be opportunity for Q&A with Dr. David McFarland, UCA’s strategic planning consultant. This campus-wide presentation will come at the end of a series of meetings between Dr. McFarland and several focus groups.
22nd Annual Dress for Success Program is Feb. 18
The 22nd Annual Dress for Success Program is slated for Thurs., Feb. 18 from 1:40-2:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Don’t miss out on a the chance to learn great tips on how to dress professionally on a tight budget and how to make a great first impression to help you land a dream job. For more information, contact Career Services Center at 450-3134.
Soledad O’Brien to Speak Feb. 18 at Reynolds Performance Hall
Soledad O’Brien, CNN television anchor and correspondent, will speak Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall as part of the university’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Her lecture will be titled, “The Power of Respect.” Tickets for the Distinguished Lecture Series are $10 for the general public, $5 for UCA Community and students, and free for UCA students with a current student ID. For tickets, call (501) 450-3265.
Exquisite Corpse Annual Launchapalooza Extravaganza Feb. 20
The second annual Exquisite Corpse Annual Launchapalooza Extravaganza will debut its second issue Sat., Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Bear’s Dean Pizza, 235 Farris Rd. The event is free and open to the public and will feature readings and performances by contributors and editors. The line up includes legendary American writer Andrei Codrescu, Bill Lavender, Philip Martin, John Vanderslice, Terry Wright, Larry Betz, Tyrone Jaeger, Mark Spitzer, Tim Thornes, Rae Hamaker, Meg Houston, Rex Rose, Robin Becker, and Timothy Snediker. For more information, contact the managing editor at 450-5134.
College Goal Sunday set for Feb. 21 at Conway High School West
UCA Financial Aid and Admission offices will be teaming with Central Baptist College and Conway High School West to host “College Goal Sunday” to help students and their families with financial aid applications. “College Goal Sunday” is slated for Feb. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Conway High School West.Representatives from the university and college will assist parents and students with federal application forms online and the new ADHE Universal Application, which includes the lottery scholarship. Parents and students should bring their tax documents and other financial information. To register for the event, contact Kathy Houston at 450-4880.
Internationally Acclaimed Actor,Filmmaker Ivan Rogers Visits Feb. 24 and Feb. 25
Ivan Rogers, internationally acclaimed actor and filmmaker, will visit UCA as artist in residence on Wed., Feb. 24 and Thurs., Feb. 25, to critique students’ work as well as conduct workshops on producing and making films. Rogers has starred in numerous films, including Laserhawk (1996) and Forgive Me Father (2001), a film he also wrote and directed. A public screening of Forgive Me Father is part of the residency. For more information, call the Office of the Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication, at (501) 450-3293 or e-mail smaiden@uca.edu.
Richard Miller to Give Lecture on Humanities Feb. 25
Richard Miller, professor of English and former department chair at Rutgers, will speak about the future of the humanities Feb. 25. Miller will appear as artist in residence for the College of Fine Arts and Communication. His speech, “Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century,” is set for 7:30 p.m. in Baum Gallery, Room 143. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Office of the Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication at (501) 450-3293 or Castner-Post at (501) 450-3341 or jcastner@uca.edu.
Black History Month Play “Ain’t Nothing but a Thang” Rescheduled for Feb. 26-27
Due to inclement weather, the Black History Play “Ain’t Nothing but a Thang” has been rescheduled for Fri., Feb. 26 and Sat., Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Ida Waldran Auditorium
7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are being accepted for AIDS Awareness and Haiti relief. The play contains adult content. For more information, contact Angela Jackson at angelaj@uca.edu or call (501)450.3135.
2010 Teacher’s Fair Scheduled for Feb. 26
The 2010 Teacher’s Fair is slated for Fri., Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Student Center Ballroom. Recruiters will be on hand to meet with teaching candidates. Please bring resumes.
UCA Department of Writing to Host ArkaText in March
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Writing will host ArkaText, an annual literary festival that celebrates writing in Arkansas as well as the UCA community March 1 – 5. Guest speakers will talk to students about their works, answer questions and hold writing workshops. The festival will also feature student and faculty readings. All events will take place in Thompson Hall 338 and are free and open to the public. The festival will kick off March 1 with the student reading at 2 p.m. The faculty reading will take place March 2 at 1:40 p.m. On March 3, Gene Lyons will discuss creative nonfiction with a craft lecture at 11 a.m. and a reading at 2 p.m. Stacey Jay will talk about fiction on March 4, with a craft lecture at 10:50 a.m. and a reading at 1:40 p.m. Dusty Higgins will finish the festival March 5 with a discussion on graphic novels during a 11 a.m. craft lecture and a 2 p.m. reading. For more information, call (501) 450-5108 or terryw@uca.edu.
An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Margit Meissner Set for March 10
Holocaust survivor Margit Meissner will share her heroic story of survival March 10 on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. The event, “An Evening with Holocaust Survivor Margit Meissner, will begin at 7 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. The event is being sponsored by the UCA Department of Philosophy and Religion, Department of History, College of Liberal Arts, Humanities and World Cultures Institute, PhiRe (UCA Philosophy and Religion Club), University of Arkansas Community College – Morrilton, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Active Shooter Disaster Preparedness Exercise Slated for March for March 11
An active shooter disaster preparedness exercise is slated for March as part of the UCA emergency management planning initiatives. The exercise will be held Thurs., March 11 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Minton Hall. This exercise will be one of the most comprehensive and involved emergency preparation activities at UCA. The exercise will involve several different departments, student organizations, and other emergency first responders.
Sexual Harassment
Participants have the option of attending sexual harassment on-site or online at http://training.newmedialearning.com/psh/ucentralarkansas/choice.htm.
On-site seminars will be held:
- March 11, 3-4 p.m., Student Center #213
- April 15, 9-10 a.m., Student Center #214
Diversity
- March 5, 2-3:30 p.m., Student Center # 215
- March 9, 9-1030 a.m., Student Center # 215
- March 30, 5:30 -7 p.m., Student Center # 215
New Staff Orientation
For non-faculty hired as of April 1, 2009
- March 19, 8-1 p.m., Student Center #213 and 214
Professional Development
- Feb. 18, 12-1:30 p.m. SC #214
Teambuilders: Lindsay Grifford will give tips on how to get your creative juices flowing and examples of icebreakers/teambuilders to use with fellow employees or students. Lunch will be provided.
- March 15, 12-1:30 p.m., Student Center #213
Stress Management: Reesa Ramsahai will provide information on dealing with stress. The participants will take part in creative exercises to release stress. Lunch will be provided.