PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 9, 2014 CONTACT: Brantley Douglas, (501) 450-5022, bdouglas@uca.edu UNIVERSITY, SYMPHONIC BANDS TO CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL By Kathy Kelly College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY― The University of Central Arkansas University and Symphonic Bands will present a “Special … [Read more...]
Wind Ensemble to honor band centennial with April 17 concert
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 9, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Ricky Brooks, (501) 450-5764; rickyb@uca.edu UCA WIND ENSEMBLE TO HOST BAND CENTENNIAL CONCERT By Kathy Kelly College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Wind Ensemble will perform on Thursday, April 17, in the Donald … [Read more...]
UCA receives $100,000 gift
The University of Central Arkansas Advancement Division announces a $100,000 gift commitment from Bell & Company to establish a scholarship for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in accounting. The Stephens Bell Endowed Scholarship will provide current support and create an endowment to benefit future students in years to come. The fund will be the first to specifically target … [Read more...]
BarCamp Conway
MEDIA ADVISORY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS APRIL 8, 2014 BarCamp Conway WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2014 WHERE: The College of Business on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas WHO: The College of Business and the Center for Community and Economic Development WHY: To continue building a technology community here in Central Arkansas DETAILS: The UCA … [Read more...]
33-time Grammy winners to be in concert April 22
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 3, 2014 CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu 33-TIME GRAMMY WINNERS SET TO VISIT UCA By Holly Morrison College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances will host musicians Chick Corea and Béla Fleck at the … [Read more...]
International students perform volunteer work
UCA International Engagement recently had the opportunity to volunteer at City of Hope Outreach (CoHO), a local organization promoting community renewal in under resourced areas. Nearly 20 international students participated in CoHO’s bi-monthly King’s Club program. King’s Club is an initiative to help children meet positive role models. The international students spent the day playing soccer, … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees retreat
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet for a retreat beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View. The retreat is expected to conclude at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 3. … [Read more...]
“Brake for Bears” steps out another year
The University of Central Arkansas Police Department and the Student Government Association are promoting pedestrian safety through the “Brake for Bears” campaign scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. Pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists along traffic light crosswalks will receive educational flyers from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from UCAPD and volunteers. This marks the fourth year and eighth time the … [Read more...]
UCA men wear high heels to raise awareness
Male students, faculty and staff will sport women’s high heel shoes to raise awareness about sexual violence. UCA men, as well as female supporters, will be participating in a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® event on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 1:40 p.m. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is the international men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. "The end of sexual assault and gender … [Read more...]
UCA and UofA to host Strong Towns Workshop
The University of Central Arkansas’ Center for Community and Economic Development, in partnership with the University of Arkansas’ Applied Sustainability Center at the Sam M. Walton College of Business will host a workshop on ways to improve city budgets, strengthen local tax bases, and reduce the burden on taxpayers on April 3. Chuck Marohn, co-founder and president of Strong Towns, will … [Read more...]
