The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate Homecoming 2017 Oct. 23 to Oct. 28. This year’s homecoming is a chance to celebrate 110 years of institutional history, which is reflected by the theme, “110 Years of UCA.” The university was founded in 1907 as Arkansas State Normal School, and the school’s name changed two additional times before the final name change to the University of … [Read more...]
NEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas is kicking off its new Women’s Leadership Network with a reception hosted by First Lady Jenny Davis. The reception is Monday, September 11 from 3–4:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown located at 1105 West Oak in downtown Conway. The event is free and open to seasoned and aspirant female leaders in the Conway and Faulkner County area. Refreshments will be served. Please … [Read more...]
UCA APPOINTS NEW GRAD SCHOOL DEAN
The University of Central Arkansas has hired Dr. Angela T. Barlow as dean of the Graduate School. In this role, Barlow will oversee UCA’s 62 graduate degrees and certificates. “As graduate dean, I see my role as being a supporter of faculty who are providing transformative experiences for their students and an advocate for graduate students who want to influence the world in a positive way,” … [Read more...]
UCA EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE HISTORY OF LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
The University of Central Arkansas has set three days of events commemorating the 60-year anniversary of the Little Rock Central High School integration for September 23-25. “Imagine If Buildings Could Talk: Mapping the History of Little Rock Central High School” will mark the 90-year anniversary of the building of the school, hailed in 1927 as the most expensive, most beautiful, and largest … [Read more...]
UCA MAKERSPACE LAUNCH SET FOR SEPT. 5
The University of Central Arkansas will launch the UCA Makerspace Powered by the Conductor at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. The UCA Makerspace Powered by the Conductor is a place for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community to make, design and dream. The Conductor is a public-private initiative powered by the Central Arkansas Venture Team, sponsored by the University of Central … [Read more...]
RIBBON CUTTINGS FOR THE SHOPPES AT DONAGHEY
The University of Central Arkansas and the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting for each of the businesses and community partners in The Shoppes at Donaghey Wednesday, Aug. 30. The ribbon cuttings will begin at 12 p.m. with Trek Bicycle Store Conway, followed by Uncle T’s Deli-Market, Blue Sail Coffee, Marble Slab Creamery/Great American Cookies, UCA’s Makerspace Powered … [Read more...]
HATFIELD MEMORIAL ART EXHIBIT CLOSES WITH RECEPTION
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the College of Fine Arts and Communication are hosting a closing reception for the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus exhibit at UCA Downtown on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8p.m. For the past month, Gene Hatfield’s art has been on display at UCA Downtown. The exhibit features an … [Read more...]
UCA ANNOUNCES CENTRAL HIGH 60-YEAR COMMEMORATION EVENTS
WHEN: 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 WHERE: Board of Trustees Conference Room DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas will announce the events coordinated by the College of Fine Arts and Communication for the 60-year commemoration of the Little Rock Central High School Integration. The announcement is 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room … [Read more...]
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FALL LESSONS IN UCA COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Registration is open for fall music lessons at the University of Central Arkansas Community School of Music. According to Smokey Emerson, Community School of Music director, for more than 26 years, the Community School of Music has offered exceptional musical training and instruction to children and adults in the Central Arkansas area. The faculty of the Community School consists primarily of … [Read more...]
RECALL OF ECLIPSE GLASSES
The University of Central Arkansas has learned that a recall was issued for the solar eclipse glasses that were to be distributed Monday, August 21 during the solar eclipse event on the McAlister Hall lawn. The vendor providing the solar eclipse glasses initially provided a certification stating that the glasses were safe to use and the manufacturer was listed on the NASA-approved list. The … [Read more...]
