By Amanda Nettles College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The quintet Spanish Brass will visit the University of Central Arkansas as artists in residence Sept. 20-21. The residency will include two concerts: a free public performance Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall; and an educational program for schools at Conway High School’s … [Read more...]
10TH ARTSFEST CELEBRATION SET FOR CONWAY
By Waid Rainey and Hanna Lowery College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication, in partnership with Hendrix College, the Conway Schools, Faulkner County Library, The Lantern Theatre, Faulkner County Museum, Independent Living Services, King’s, Conway Downtown Partnership, and the Mayor’s Office, will play … [Read more...]
UCA RECOGNIZES 2016 NATIONAL CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
The University of Central Arkansas will observe National Campus Safety Awareness Month in September with weekly events designed to promote safety across the university campus. This is the seventh time the university has observed National Campus Safety Awareness Month. “Campus safety is everyone’s business and we depend on each and every member of the campus community to take an active role in … [Read more...]
RETENTION AND AVERAGE ACT SCORE INCREASE FOR FALL 2016
The University of Central Arkansas experienced an increase in the average ACT score among first-time undergraduates and retention among full-time, first-time undergraduate students, according to preliminary data. The average high school GPA for first-time students also increased. The average ACT composite score this year for first-time undergraduate students is 24. Last year the average was … [Read more...]
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND TO OPEN UCA PUBLIC APPEARANCES SEASON
By Audrey Forbes College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — To kick off the new season of UCA Public Appearances, iconic American entertainers the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will perform to a sold-out crowd in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. “Ticket holders can expect the band to play all of their favorite hits, tell behind-the-scenes stories … [Read more...]
STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP FROM INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
By Mya Hyman University Relations and Creative Services Office University of Central Arkansas psychology student, Emily Hahn, was selected as one of four recipients for a scholarship from Psi Chi International Honor Society. The Psi Chi Undergraduate Scholarship, worth $3,000, was awarded to four students out of 95 applicants. Hahn was the only Arkansas recipient. Other students … [Read more...]
BAUM GALLERY TO OPEN FALL 2016 EXHIBITION
BAUM GALLERY TO OPEN FIRST FALL EXHIBITION Three female installation artists, outdoor lantern sculptures come to UCA CONWAY, Ark. - The Baum Gallery at the University of Central Arkansas will host its first fall 2016 exhibition on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Baum Gallery. This exhibition, titled “Curious Devotion,” will remain on view from … [Read more...]
GRAND REOPENING OF MCCASTLAIN HALL
The University of Central Arkansas announced the grand reopening of its newly renovated McCastlain Hall on Friday. The recent renovations, funded by grants from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC), have restored McCastlain’s original architectural beauty while updating the design and in-house audiovisual capabilities, making it a premiere venue for campus and community … [Read more...]
UCA THEATRE STUDENT PLAY ABOUT ‘VAMPIRE OF SACRAMENTO’
“Chase: The Life and Times of the Vampire of Sacramento” will premiere at the University of Central Arkansas. This production will be Aug. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Snow Fine Arts Bridges/Larson Theatre. This play is for mature audiences only. America in the 1970s was full of love and life. However, it was also full of murder. This story ventures through the twisted … [Read more...]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AUGUST MEETING
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a regularly scheduled meeting at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug.19 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at the following link: www.uca.edu/botagenda. The Board of Trustees will attend the grand reopening of McCastlain Hall immediately following the meeting at approximately noon … [Read more...]
