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Up Close with Drew A. Gainor

Up Close with Drew A. Gainor

As a UCA student, standing out is exactly what he did. Gainor was involved in a variety of campus groups including Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, the Student Orientation Staff, Association of Future Alumni and the Student Government Association. He also took part in many of the activities the university afforded.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Fall/Winter 2018, Up Close

Up Close with Mike Bunting

Up Close with Mike Bunting

On any given day, a television, bookcase, couch, washing machine and several racks of clothes could be found in the space—and it’s all because Bunting runs a ministry of sorts right out of his home. Bunting, a Conway native who retired as a skilled trades helper at the University of Central Arkansas Physical Plant in 2014, has collected and distributed donated items of all kinds for well over a decade for the elderly, low-income and others in need.

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Article by Syd Hayman / Fall/Winter 2018, Up Close

Up Close with Jennifer Moore

Up Close with Jennifer Moore

After graduating in 1986, Jennifer Moore came back to UCA in 1994 to teach in the Department of Occupational Therapy and became chair of the department in 2015. Within a few years of her employment at UCA, she identified a way to bridge her professional knowledge with her work with students and give back to the community.

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Article by Madeline Guthrie / Fall/Winter 2018, Up Close

Up Close with Malcolm Pennington

Up Close with Malcolm Pennington

Pennington has reached members of the University of Central Arkansas campus community through performing pieces on bullying, gang violence and self-esteem. His skills have even caught the attention of UCA’s College of Education, which invited him to recite his poem “School Politics” that explores how teachers must inspire students in order to bring out the best in them.

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Article by Syd Hayman / Fall/Winter 2018, Up Close

President’s Message

President Houston DavisThe tradition of excellence at the University of Central Arkansas traces back to our founding in 1907. From our earliest beginnings, this institution has embraced emerging technology and programming to meet the needs of our state. This issue of the UCA Magazine showcases this commitment to excellence through the eyes of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

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Vice President’s Message

Dr. Mary LackieThe stories in this edition of the UCA Magazine remind us of the impact the University of Central Arkansas has on its graduates’ pursuit of excellence and service.

Growing the size and number of endowed scholarships is one of the most important aspects of our UCA NOW: Impact Arkansas and Beyond campaign because it directly impacts our students.

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About This Issue

Volume 112, Issue 1

Spring/Summer 2022UCA Magazine is published two times annually by the University of Central Arkansas, from the Division of Advancement.
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Spring/Summer 2021
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Spring/Summer 2020
Fall/Winter 2019
Spring/Summer 2019
Fall/Winter 2018
Spring 2018
Fall 2017
Spring 2017
Fall 2016
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Spring/Summer 2015
Fall/Winter 2014

Opinions expressed in UCA Magazine are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine or the university administration.

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