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Spring/Summer 2020

The Bard Ball

The Bard Ball

The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre (AST) hosted its annual Bard Ball on Feb. 1 at Reynolds Performance Hall. All proceeds from Bard Ball will support AST’s mission to entertain, engage, and enrich the community by creating professional and accessible productions of Shakespeare and other works.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Class Notes, Spring/Summer 2020

President’s Society

President’s Society

Approximately 150 individuals attended the annual President’s Society Reception held Feb.16 at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock. Members of the 2019 President’s Society were invited to the special event to be thanked for their gifts and donations.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Class Notes, Spring/Summer 2020

Retirement Reception

Retirement Reception

The University of Central Arkansas hosted a retirement reception honoring fall 2019 retirees. The event was held in the McCastlain Hall Ballroom on Dec. 9, 2019. The reception recognized 47 retirees with an average of 18 years of service among them.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Class Notes, Spring/Summer 2020

Holiday Reception

Holiday Reception

President Houston and First Lady Jenny Davis hosted a special Holiday Reception for members of the Conway community and donors Dec. 6, 2019, at the President’s Home.

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Article by UCA Magazine Staff / Class Notes, Spring/Summer 2020

Up Close with Pamela Ashcraft ’01

Up Close with Pamela Ashcraft ’01

After finishing her undergraduate degree in Tennessee, the Pine Bluff native received her master’s in nursing from UCA. She earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and began her career at UCA as a clinical instructor. She is now associate professor and research and scholarship coordinator in the School of Nursing.

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Article by Syd Hayman / Spring/Summer 2020, Up Close

Up Close with Joel Lookadoo ’13

Up Close with Joel Lookadoo ’13

Joel Lookadoo ’13 thought he was attending a normal school assembly at Lakeside Junior High School in Springdale. In a surprise announcement before friends, family, students, colleagues and educational leaders from across the state, Lookadoo was named the 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year in October 2019.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Spring/Summer 2020, Up Close

Up Close with Jarrett Counts

Up Close with Jarrett Counts

Since beginning his studies at the University of Central Arkansas, he’s met many members of the campus community through organizations such as Intensive, Dedication, Ethics, Accomplishment and Leadership (I.D.E.A.L.), Project X and the Black Male Achievement Challenge.

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Article by Syd Hayman / Spring/Summer 2020, Up Close

Up Close with Julia Winden Fey

Up Close with Julia Winden Fey

From University College, now the Department of Student Transitions, to enrollment management, Winden Fey has served in a number of roles across campus, but she said her focus has never wavered. She is now the director of the Office of Student Success.

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Article by Fredricka Sharkey / Spring/Summer 2020, Up Close

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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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