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...]
Octubafest to celebrate all things tuba
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 9, 2013 CONTACT: Christian Carichner, (501) 450-5759; ccarichner@uca.edu OCTUBAFEST RETURNS TO BRING IN HALLOWEEN SEASON By Holly Morrison College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas’s Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall will be filled … [Read more...]
Family Day 2013
Family Day at the University of Central Arkansas is Saturday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire UCA community and family members are invited to attend this event. Activities for this year include an inflatable obstacle course, space ball, spin art, rock wall, carnival booth games, and pony rides. Participants will have to sign a waiver before participating in these events. Family … [Read more...]
Prospective teachers can attend Meet and Greet events
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 9, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Carolyn Williams, special assistant to the dean for external funding and special projects, at carolynw@uca.edu or 501-450-3627. Michelle Wynn, administrative specialist I, at mwynn@uca.edu or 501-450-5443. PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS CAN ATTEND MEET AND GREET EVENTS CONWAY— Future and master level teachers in the Harrison and … [Read more...]
Two attorneys hired
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 8, 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. TWO ATTORNEYS HIRED CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas announced today that two new attorneys have been hired. … [Read more...]
Arkansas Supreme Court visits UCA
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 7, 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. Arkansas Supreme Court to hear oral arguments at UCA CONWAY—The Arkansas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on … [Read more...]
Video contest launch
The University of Central Arkansas is launching a contest allowing current students to submit a video entry promoting the university in a positive way. The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is asking current students to submit a video, ranging from a minimum of 30 seconds to a maximum of one minute, which promotes UCA in a positive way. A panel of faculty, staff, and students will judge the … [Read more...]
Cause of student death identified
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS OCTOBER 4, 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. Arch Jones, director of organizational and community services, at ajones@uca.edu or (501) 450-3111. CAUSE OF STUDENT … [Read more...]