Up Close – UCA Magazine

Up Close with Taine Duncan

Taine Duncan wears many hats — from Faculty Senate president to professor to co-mentor — which has only fueled her ability to impact the University of Central Arkansas through her many accomplishments.

Up Close with Erica Ruble

Upon arriving at the University of Central Arkansas, Erica Ruble ’11 found a new home and has never left.
As a student, the Bald Knob native began working in the Financial Accounting Office, then transitioned to a full-time financial support analyst after graduating. She began working in the Welcome Center in Wingo Hall as the public information specialist. She currently works as the operations manager for University Relations and Creative Services.

Up Close with Tim Bowen

When Tim Bowen graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2006, he was armed with a bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine and a plan for his future.

Up Close with Hershila Lallu

Advocating for diversity has been Hershila Lallu’s first priority since coming to the University of Central Arkansas, and it shows in her work.

This year has been filled with many history-making moments, and this issue of the UCA Magazine showcases several of those instances.

We start with the total solar eclipse in April and the rarity of witnessing this celestial event. With UCA being in the path of totality, our campus became a destination for thousands of individuals from Arkansas and at least 32 states and five countries. We hosted presentations with UCA professors, eclipse yoga, children’s book readings, a car show, and of course, the watch party on The Stripes. If that was not enough, our campus played host to Luna: the Eclipse Superhero, and the Barkanalia event which allowed visitors to experience the eclipse with their dogs. This was a “totally” great day.
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