As the University of Central Arkansas assistant vice president of student affairs, Wendy Holbrook ’87, ’89 is intentional about making sure she has meaningful interactions with the students. She is interested in hearing their concerns and ensuring they have everything they need on their collegiate journey. “That’s the best part of the job,” Holbrook says. “I really encourage them to seek out … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Day of Giving
Marks eighth year for 24-hour fundraiser The University of Central Arkansas will host its eighth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, March 10. Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising drive that provides an opportunity to rally the university community and connect donors with specific programs and giving opportunities at UCA. During this time, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends … [Read more...]
All Instruction Remote on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Academic instruction will continue to be remote for tomorrow, Friday, February 25. This will reduce the number of individuals coming to campus and ensure that any remaining ice on campus sidewalks, bridges, and parking lots has melted or been removed. Students should pay close attention to their email for updates from instructors. Students in clinical sites should check in with their … [Read more...]
All Instruction Remote on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Due to forecasted inclement weather for the remainder of this evening and into tomorrow, classes will continue to be remote on Thursday, Feb. 24. If there are any further operational changes, we will provide those updates to you via your email as well as through social media. Your instructors will communicate additional details specific to classes in the coming hours, so please watch your UCA … [Read more...]
Inclement Weather Hours of Operation for Campus Services – Feb. 23, 2022
As announced this morning, all instruction for today, Feb. 23, will be remote. All business offices will move to remote operation beginning at noon, however, the campus will remain open for essential services. The hours for essential campus services are as follows: Dining Options: Christian Cafeteria will be open for lunch from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. … [Read more...]
UCA artist-in-residence hosts American Horn Quartet
The brass chamber ensemble American Horn Quartet will be an artist-in-residence Sunday, Feb. 27, through Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the University of Central Arkansas for the first time since 2001. Hosted by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the quartet will perform a public concert on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. Earlier in the afternoon, … [Read more...]
Classes Remote Due to Inclement Weather – Feb. 23, 2022
Winter weather that was expected to impact our campus beginning Wednesday night is now coming in much earlier than originally forecast. Because freezing rain and ice will likely impact travel conditions as early as noon, all classes will move to virtual today, February 23, 2022. Office operations will move to remote beginning at 12 noon, except for those employees needed to respond to the weather … [Read more...]
A Time to Encourage: UCA Instructor Offers Words of Wisdom to Future Teachers
One thing Catherine Miller ’15, ’18 loves about teaching is providing her students with perspective as they prepare to enter the classroom. After graduating from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Miller became a long-term substitute teacher in the Conway School district before moving to the Little Rock School District to be a full-time teacher. In 2018 she … [Read more...]
‘The Choir of Man’ returns to Reynolds at UCA
The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will present the worldwide smash and runaway hit “The Choir of Man” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 8. Known across the globe as “the ultimate-feel good show,” “The Choir of Man” offers up 90 minutes of indisputable joy. Featuring pop, classic rock, folk, Broadway and pub tunes, "The Choir of Man" has something for everyone. The … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Rush visits UCA as an artist-in-residence
By: Amber Austen Office of Media Relations New York Times recognized author, Elizabeth Rush, will be an artist-in-residence on Tuesday, Feb. 22, and Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at the University of Central Arkansas. Hosted by the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Rush will have a public reading on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Business Auditorium. The event includes a … [Read more...]
