The University of Central Arkansas Foundation announces the creation of the Jimmy Fitzgerald McClain Endowed Scholarship Fund. This fund was created in memoriam and honor of Jimmy Fitzgerald McClain, a former University of Central Arkansas basketball standout, who played alongside Scottie Pippen on some of the Bears' best teams in 1986 and 1987. This scholarship, started by his sister Easter … [Read more...] about Jimmy Fitzgerald McClain Scholarship Fund established
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UCA staff make presentations at international conference
Two representatives from the University of Central Arkansas presented at the 12th Annual International Congress of Information Technology Innovation (CIITI) in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 2. Interim Director of Management Information Systems Dr. Jim Downey presented on “Entrepreneurial Technology Start-ups” and International Communication Manager J.S. Stansel gave a presentation titled … [Read more...] about UCA staff make presentations at international conference
Physics Club hosts second Google Hangouts seminar
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Physics Club will host a Google Hangout Seminar Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. central time in Lewis Science Center 168. The speaker is Dr. Abby Kavner, associate professor in the Earth and Space Science Department, University of California Los Angeles. She will speak on the topic of mineral physics, the intersection of physics, chemistry, and … [Read more...] about Physics Club hosts second Google Hangouts seminar
Second Annual Communication Week
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 10, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Jeff Pe-Aguirre, jjpeaguirre@uca.edu DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION SETS 2ND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION WEEK CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Communication will hold its second annual Communication Week on Oct. 25–31. The celebration kicks off … [Read more...] about Second Annual Communication Week
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre to open 9th season on June 4
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 7, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte, (501) 428-4165; mrmarotte@arkshakes.com ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TO OPEN 9TH SEASON ON JUNE 4 CONWAY — Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s ninth season of professional theatre in repertory will run June 4-28, 2015. The lineup … [Read more...] about Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre to open 9th season on June 4
Professor receives Arkansas Hospital Association Chairman’s Award
CONWAY—Barbara G. Williams, department chairperson of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Nursing will receive the 2014 Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) Chairman’s Award during the AHA’s annual Awards Dinner on October 9 at the Little Rock Marriott. “I am honored by this award. Hospitals are vital for the health and economic vitality of our communities. Being able to serve on … [Read more...] about Professor receives Arkansas Hospital Association Chairman’s Award
Board of Trustees meeting
The UCA Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. The Board of Trustees will have lunch after the meeting in Christian Cafeteria, then tour the Health Physical Education Recreation Center expansion and Greek Village construction. The Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 9 in Wingo Hall … [Read more...] about Board of Trustees meeting
Halloween fundraiser set to benefit Toad Suck Review
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 7, 2014 CONTACT: Mark Spitzer, (501) 450-3339; toadsuckreviw@gmail.com UCA’S TOAD SUCK REVIEW HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER BANDFEST SET TO ROCK CONWAY By Devon Norris UCA Department of Writing Conway — The editorial staff of the University of Central Arkansas’s highly-acclaimed Toad Suck … [Read more...] about Halloween fundraiser set to benefit Toad Suck Review
UCA to host Interprofessional Forum for Health Sciences Students
CONWAY – Approximately 360 UCA undergraduate and graduate students from eight disciplines within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences (CHBS) will attend a professional session to increase their readiness for interprofessional practice from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in the UCA Student Center Ballroom. Students from dietetics, health education, nursing, … [Read more...] about UCA to host Interprofessional Forum for Health Sciences Students
UCA hosts panel featuring Chad Griffin and Lance Black
The University of Central Arkansas will host a panel with Chad Griffin and Lance Black on Monday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the McCastlain Ballroom. Griffin is an Arkansas native, and the president of the Human Rights Campaign, which is the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization. Black is an Academy Award winning screenwriter for the movie … [Read more...] about UCA hosts panel featuring Chad Griffin and Lance Black