UCA Concert Choir Set to Perform in Little Rock
The UCA Concert Choir will sing “Illumination of the Spirit – The Light of Love” at 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Christ Episcopal Church in Little Rock. The Chamber Singers will sing on the program as well. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call (501) 450-5751 or e-mail johne@uca.edu.
The Office of Disability Support Services to Host Forum Nov. 2
The Office of Disability Support Services will host DSS Faculty/Staff Forum Nov. 2 during x-period in the Student Center, Room 213. The topic will be Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder — symptoms, treatment, and how to accommodate students with ADHD will be discussed during this two-part session. Please RSVP to James Hopper at jhopper1@uca.edu no later than Oct. 29. If you require any special dietary accommodations, please indicate this in your response.
UCA General Counsel Offers Seminars
UCA General Counsel Tom Courtway and Associate General Counsel Katie Henry will be offering several seminars. All sessions are free and open to anyone interested in attending. If you have any questions about these seminars, please contact Katie Henry at khenry@uca.edu. The seminars are:
Nov. 3, 10-11 a.m. – Board Policy No. 416 and Contracts, SC room 225
Nov. 4, 2-3 p.m. – FERPA (An Overview; Questions and Answers), SC room 225
Nov. 9, 10-11 a.m. – Compliance Seminar (Any reports we have to file; questions/answers), SC room 215
Nov. 11, 9 -10 a.m., – HIPAA (Overview; Questions and Answers), SC room 225
Nov. 17, 10-11 a.m., – The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (Overview of the Act; Questions and Answers), SC room 225
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.
UCA Theatre to Present Greek Tragedy
UCA Theatre will present The Bacchae by Euripides on 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.
State Symphony Capella of Russia Chorus to perform at Reynolds Hall
The State Symphony Capella of Russia Chorus continues the Night-Out Series at UCA with a performance on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Performance Hall. The 50-member group is known for its flawless vocal and choral techniques, beautiful continuous sound, crystal-clear and precise intonation and unfailing attention to poetic word. Tickets are $30-$40 for adults, $27-$37 for senior citizens, $25-$35 for UCA alumni, $23-$33 for UCA faculty and staff, and $10 for UCA students with a current student I.D. For tickets, call (501) 450-3265 or visit www.uca.edu/tickets.
Forever Plaid Slated for Nov. 8
Forever Plaid will continue the Broadway Series with a 7:30 p.m. performance on Nov. 8 in the Reynolds Performance Hall. Forever Plaid tells the story of four members of an all-male singing group who get a second chance to fulfill their dream and perform a concert in heaven that they never got to on earth. One of the cast members is a familiar name for fans of the television show Frasier as Emmy-award winning actor David Hyde Pierce is a member of the cast. Tickets are $30-$40 for adults, $27-$37 for senior citizens, $25-$35 for UCA alumni, $23-$33 for UCA faculty and staff, and $10 for UCA students with a current student I.D. For tickets, call (501) 450-3265 or visit www.uca.edu/tickets.
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.
Occupational Therapy Open House Nov. 9
The Occupational Therapy Open House is scheduled for Nov. 9 during x-period in the Doyne Health Sciences Center in room 309. Individuals can learn more UCA’s program and occupational therapy careers. There will be refreshments and door prize!
Assistant Professor Huixia Lu’s Film to Premier Nov. 10
The documentary film, Independent for Governor: An Idealist’s Grueling Run, will make its world premiere at 7 p.m., Nov. 10, at Reynolds Performance Hall. The film, produced, directed, photographed and co-edited by Huixia Lu, assistant professor of digital filmmaking at UCA, is a two-hour documentary about Rod Bryan, the first independent candidate for governor of Arkansas since 1940. The screening is free and open to the public. There will be a Q&A session following the premier. For more information about the film or the screening, contact Lu at (501) 450-3346 or hlu@uca.edu. See the trailer at www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCk-YFAf6Xs&feature=player_embedded.
Don Pasquale to Continue Met Series
The high definition broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera is set for 2 p.m., Nov. 14 in Reynolds Performance Hall. Don Pasquale will be the third of 10 high definition transmissions 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.
University Chorus to Perform “Motet Mania” Nov. 18
The University Chorus will perform “Motet Mania” at the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. A motet, traditionally a song of a sacred nature that could be used in a religious service, has gone through drastic changes since its inception. “Motet Mania” will trace the evolution of the motet from the early Renaissance to the late Romantic time period. For more information, call (501) 450-5756 or e-mail rfisher@uca.edu.
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
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
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.