UCA Theatre to Present Brecht Classic UCA Theatre will present The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht and translated by Alistair Beaton on November 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 at 7:30 pm in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center on the campus of UCA, 201 Donaghey in Conway. The Caucasian Chalk Circle is the story of an infant of ruling class parents who is abandoned during a … [Read more...]
UCA staff member consults on film production; premiere Thursday
The Arkansas premiere of “A Cheerful Heart: The Dave Madden Story” will be 7 p.m. Thursday, October 17 at the Conway Public Library at 1900 Tyler Street. The film depicts the life of Madden, the nephew of baseball legend Dr. Archibald Wright (Moonlight) Graham. The man spent 16 years of his life at the Mayo Clinic stricken with polio. The 30-minute film showcases the fame Madden earned because … [Read more...]
Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald to bring Broadway talent to Reynolds
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 16, 2013 CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu TONY AWARD-WINNER AUDRA MCDONALD TO BRING BROADWAY TALENT TO UCA By Brandon Riddle College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office Five-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald will bring Broadway musical hits to … [Read more...]
Straight No Chaser returns to another sell-out
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Ashley Love, (501) 852-7889; alove@uca.edu October 15, 2013 STRAIGHT NO CHASER RETURNS TO ANOTHER SOLD-OUT CROWD By Stephen Simpson College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY— Back by popular demand, Straight No Chaser is returning to another sold-out crowd at the … [Read more...]
Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos
Halloween and the Dia de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”): Origins, Similarities, and Differences UCA museum anthropology students will host a mask-making arts and crafts program for young children on Saturday, October 19 at 11:30 am after the Spanish story hour, and a panel discussion “gallery talk” for youth and adults about the exhibition on Sunday, October 20 at 2 pm. Costumed students will … [Read more...]
Nutrition Magic Show
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 15, 2013 CONTACT: Kaye Talley, assistant director of the library, at kayet@uca.edu or 501-450-5248. NUTRITION MAGIC SHOW CONWAY—Young children will be mystified and amazed during the upcoming Nutrition Magic Show on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas where they will learn the importance of eating healthy foods. The … [Read more...]
Occupational therapy reaccredited
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 14, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY REACCREDITED CONWAY—The Department of Occupational Therapy earned reaccreditation from the … [Read more...]
UCA moves forward with Greek Village plan
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 11, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. UCA MOVES FORWARD WITH GREEK VILLAGE PLAN CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees voted to move … [Read more...]
Girley fund assists family
Donations collected to assist the family of Jaykwantay Girley reached nearly $5,000, one week after the student's death. Affectionately known as "JJ" to fellow classmates and students, Girley passed away on Wednesday, October 2. He was a full-time freshman student enrolled in the Hughes Residential College and living in Hughes Residential Hall. UCAPD and MEMS personnel located Girley in a … [Read more...]
UCA Board of Trustees Meeting
MEDIA ADVISORY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 10, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president of university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. UCA Board of Trustees Meeting CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will have meeting at 10 … [Read more...]
