Humorist, Author Dave Barry to Speak Oct. 19
The UCA Distinguished Lecture series continues Oct. 19, with humorist and best-selling author Dave Barry at Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. Barry’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work has appeared in more than 500 newspapers in the U.S. and abroad. He was a humor columnist for The Miami Herald for 25 years. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and children, $5 for UCA faculty and staff, and free for UCA students with a current student I.D. (limit of two tickets). For tickets, call (501) 450-3265 or visit www.uca.edu/tickets.
Boris Godunov to Continue Met Series at UCA
A new production of Modest Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov will continue the 2010-11 season of Captured Live from the Met @ UCA at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 in Reynolds Performance Hall. Boris Godunov will be the second of 10 high definition transmissions of Metropolitan Opera performances in the series sponsored by UCA’s College of Fine Arts and Communication. Approximately 200 seats are available for each performance at UCA. Tickets are $15 for the public and $5 for students with valid I.D. To order, call UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.uca.edu/tickets.
2010 Henderson/Block Gospel Benefit Concert Slated for Oct. 25
The 2010 Henderson/Block Gospel Benefit Concert will be held Monday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Ida Waldran. This event is held in memory of Ryan Henderson and Chavares Block who were victims of an on-campus shooting in 2008. Last year’s benefit raised enough funds to provide two $1,000 scholarships to students from Dermott and Hall, the high school alma maters of Chavares and Ryan. A $5 donation is requested for admission. Individuals can also make a donation. Checks can be made payable to the UCA Henderson/Block Fund and sent to the Office of Student Life, Student Center 207 or mailed directly to: UCA Foundation, 201 Donaghey Ave., UCA Box 4986, Conway, AR 72035. For more information, call 450-3137.
UCA Student Health Clinic Annual Flu Shot Campaign
The annual Flu Shot Campain is scheduled for Oct. 27 and Oct. 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. for students and after Nov. 1 for faculty and staff. There will be no charge for the flu shots. The shots will be given on a first come, first served basis. The Faulkner County Health Unit will conduct a mass vaccine clinic at the McGee Center in Conway on Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Student Health Clinic at 450-3136.
2010 Homecoming Shirts Available
2010 Homecoming shirts are available for purchase. The shirts are $10. Shirts can be purchased at Buffalo Alumni Hall through Oct. 29. There will also be a t-shirt table set-up in the Student Center lobby Oct. 18 – 20 and Oct. 25 – 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (While supplies last). Sizes include adult small through 3XL. For more information, call 852-2955. To find out more about Homecoming activities, visit https://uca.edu/alumni/homecoming/.
Career Fairs Scheduled for Oct. 27 , Nov. 3
A Health Career Fair is scheduled for Oct. 27 and a Fall Career Fair will be held Nov. 3 in the Student Center Ballroom. Both fairs are set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individuals should bring plenty of resumes and dress for success.
Alumni Homecoming Exhibition Set for UCA’s McCastlain Hall
Exuberant Color: Paintings and Ceramic by Allie Maxwell Nottingham will be featured at the annual Alumni Homecoming Exhibition. Nottingham’s work will be on view in the Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall Oct. 7-30. She will be on campus for an artist’s reception from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Fireplace Room. All gallery exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. For more information, contact Barbara Satterfield, director of the Baum Gallery, at 450-5793 or barbaras@uca.edu.
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
The meeting dates for the Budget Advisory Committee have been set for the year. All meetings are open to the public. Upcoming committee meetings are: Nov. 11, Wingo 315; Dec. 9, Wingo 315; Jan. 13, Wingo 315; Feb. 10, Wingo 315; March 10, Wingo 315; and April 21, Wingo 315. Contact Lynn Burley, chair, at 450-3633 or lburley@uca.edu for more information.
Fundraiser for the Mary Landreth Scholarship Fund Slated Oct. 21
Watch a movie under the stars and help raise funds for a good cause on Oct. 21 at the Silver Moon Cinema. Your $2 donation will help raise money for the Mary Landreth Scholarship Fund. Mary was killed in an automobile accident coming back from a History Day Event on March 10, 2000. The movie will begin at dusk in downtown Conway in front of Ye Old Daisy Shop. Popcorn, drinks, candy bars and snack items will be available for purchase.
Baum Gallery of Fine Art Fall Exhibition Opens
The Baum Gallery of Fine fall exhibition will be on view through Oct. 28. All gallery exhibits and events are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. The first featured exhibit of the fall season is the Baum MFA Biennial Competitive Exhibition: Paintings by Balingit-Lefils and McFarlane. The second and third exhibits featured this season are by Julie Blackmon, artist in residence, and Sandra Luckett, visiting professor.
Annual Exquisite Corpse Annual Halloween Bandfest Fundraiser Oct. 29
UCA’s annual Exquisite Corpse Annual Halloween Bandfest Fundraiser will be at Bear’s Den Pizza on 235 Farris Road at 8 p.m., Oct. 29. This event is intended to raise general operating funds for the Department of Writing’s award-winning literary journal, whose editor in chief is the iconic author Andrei Codrescu. Bands to be announced. Copies of the journal will be on sale. Costumes encouraged. Admission is $5. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Managing Editor Mark Spitzer at mspitzer@uca.edu or 450-3339.
UCA Theatre to Present Greek Tragedy
UCA Theatre will present The Bacchae by Euripides on Oct. 28 – Oct. 29 and Nov. 3 – Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center. The production has been updated with contemporary music, dance, and multimedia. The play is under the direction of Shauna C. Meador, associate professor of theatre, with set design by assistant professor of digital film, Scott Meador. Costume design is by senior theatre major, Eriko Terao, with choreography by UCA student Duy Nguyen. Tickets are $10 for the general public and two free with a current UCA I.D. Tickets are available through UCA Ticket Central in Reynolds Performance Hall or by calling 450-3265. The play is appropriate for ages 16 and up.
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra to Appear at UCA
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Orchestra, with pianist Jonathan Biss, will visit UCA as Artist in Residence Oct. 28- Oct. 29. The Academy will hold an open rehearsal for UCA students, members of the Conway Symphony Orchestra and members of youth/high school orchestras from 6-6:30 p.m., Oct. 28 in Reynolds Performance Hall prior to its public performance at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds. Tickets to the concert are $30-$40 for adults, $27-$37 for senior citizens, $25-$35 for UCA alumni, $23-$33 for UCA faculty and staff, $10 for students and free for UCA students with a current student I.D. For tickets, call 450-3265. A masterclass for pianists will be held Oct. 28 at 1:40 p.m. in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. On Oct. 29, four members of the Academy will hold masterclasses for violin, cello, oboe and horn in the Snow Fine Arts building. Masterclasses are free and open to the public.
Octubafest Events Scheduled at Snow Fine Arts Center
The three-part Octubafest will take place Oct. 25, Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, with Octubaween on Oct. 31 at the Snow Fine Arts Center. All events will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The first two Octubafest events will feature student solo performances while the third event will feature students in a collaborative setting performing as duets, trios, and quartets. The mood will change for Octubaween on Oct. 31 when the fun takes over with skits mixed in with musical performances. The performers will be in costumes with a special appearance by Carlos the Caterpillar. For more information, call 450-3333 or email ccarichner@uca.edu.
Legendary Poet C.D. Wright’s Reading and Book Signing Slated Nov. 9
CFAC Artist in Residence and legendary poet C.D. Wright will read from recent work, answer questions, and sign books in the auditorium in the College of Business at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9. This event is free and open to the public. She will also give a craft talk and answer questions at 10 a.m. on Nov. 10 in Thompson Hall. This event is also free and open to the public. For more information contact Prof. Terry Wright at terryw@uca.edu or (501) 450-5108.
Aramark to Conduct Survey to Improve Service
Aramark is conducting a survey that will help the food service better understand student, faculty and staff preferences. Aramark will gain valuable insight that will help improve overall campus dining experience at UCA. You could win a Sony® 3D Blu-ray Disc Player with Wi-Fi or a $50 gift card. This online survey will take 5 to 10 minutes, and your responses are confidential. The survey is available at http://www.college-survey.com/uca. If you have questions/comments, contact Aramark @ 450-5981.
Educational Seminars and Professional Development Schedule
Sexual Harassment
Nov. 12, 9 – 10 a.m. Student Center #213
Nov. 18, 2 – 3 p.m. Student Center #213
Diversity
This year’s topic of discussion – Sexual Orientation
Oct. 26, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Student Center #215
Nov. 4 , 9 – 10:30 a.m. Student Center #215
Nov. 10, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Student Center #223/224
Nov. 17, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Student Center #215
Professional Development
Oct. 29, noon -1:30 p.m. SC #215 Understanding and Working with UCA International Students Lisa Shoemake (Office of International Programs)
Approximately 600 international students from over 60 countries now study at UCA. Lisa will present on the types of support and services the Division of International Affairs provides to help improve international students’ retention and make them feel at home in Arkansas. She will also address some of the cultural issues international students face both in and out of the classroom during their time at UCA.
Nov. 2, 9 -10 a.m. SC #213 On the Run Eating — Healthy Quick Breakfasts and Packed Lunches Janet Dance (UCA Dietitian – Aramark)
People are busy. Unfortunately many of us don’t eat right. Join us as campus dietician, Janet Dance, discusses healthy eating habits and provides simple, quick healthy alternatives to the Big Mac or pizza buffet.
Nov. 16, noon – 1:30 p.m. SC # 215 “The Super Supervisor” – For all UCA Managers/Supervisors — Doug Isanhart (Executive in Residence, Internship Coordinator, Management Department – UCA College of Business)
This seminar is sponsored by the UCA Staff Senate and the Office of University Training. Topics to be covered: “WWW – What workers want”; “Why are we here?”; Mutual goal setting; Measuring effectiveness; Performance reviews; Reducing absenteeism; Commitment vs. involvement; Continuous Improvement; Having fun in the workplace.