By Shelby K. Grimes College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office The University of Central Arkansas School of Communication will celebrate Communication Week, a series of events that promote awareness of the important role communication plays in the professional and personal lives of every individual, Oct. 7-11. The theme this year is “Finding Your Voice.” All events are free and open … [Read more...]
‘STUDENTS FOR THE ARTS’ HOSTS SHOWCASE AT UCA DOWNTOWN
Students for the Arts at the University of Central Arkansas will host an art showcase from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at UCA Downtown, located at 1105 W. Oak St. in downtown Conway. This free, family-friendly event includes an art exhibit titled “Who Are You?,” live music, spoken word, film screenings, clay demonstrations and much more. The art exhibit features student artists Bobby Miller with … [Read more...]
UCA CELEBRATES HOMECOMING 2019
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate Homecoming 2019 Oct. 21-26. This year’s homecoming theme is the ’90s. UCA Homecoming 2019 is presented by Conway Regional Health System. This year, two alumni will be honored with the Alumni Service Award and Young Alumni Award during the Alumni and Friends Party presented by Cousins Office Furniture on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Centennial … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE INTEGRATED HEALTH SCIENCES BUILDING
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees and President Houston Davis will host a special groundbreaking ceremony for the UCA Integrated Health Sciences Building at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11 at the corner of Bruce Street and Western Avenue on the UCA campus. The 80,000 square-foot facility will be home to the School of Nursing and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, … [Read more...]
UCA PLANS EVENTS FOR ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY WEEK
The University of Central Arkansas joins colleges and universities across the nation during the month of October to educate and empower students to make responsible choices regarding alcohol. This year’s Alcohol Responsibility Week at UCA will consist of multiple outreach events that are part of a campaign designed to reduce underage drinking and impaired driving. This campaign, based on the … [Read more...]
ENTERGY AND UCA PARTNER ON COMMUNITY CATALYST PROGRAM
Wynne selected as pilot community The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) is partnering with Entergy Arkansas to assist five Arkansas communities with grassroots citizen engagement and technical assistance training through the Community Catalyst program. Fully funded via a grant from Entergy, the goal of the program will be to develop small, … [Read more...]
A.J. CROCE TO PERFORM ‘CROCE PLAYS CROCE’ AT REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
A.J. Croce, son of music legend Jim Croce, will play an intimate show at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Reynolds Performance Hall, located on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Croce is a multi-instrumentalist, roots/rock artist known for his boogie-woogie piano-playing style. He has been touring and recording music for more than 25 years, has produced nine albums and … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST CHALLENGE WEEK
Honors College focuses on climate change The University of Central Arkansas Norbert O. Schedler Honors College will host Challenge Week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 4. The theme is “Climate Change: Resiliency and Hope.” Challenge Week is an annual event hosted by UCA’s Honors College that brings a wide range of regional, national and international thinkers to campus to discuss a specific issue or … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST INAUGURAL ‘BIG BEAR CLASSIC’ BIKE RIDE
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its inaugural Big Bear Classic bike ride starting at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, as a part of Homecoming 2019 festivities. The ride begins at UCA’s Donaghey Hall, at the intersection of Bruce Street and Donaghey Avenue. The Big Bear Classic is a family-friendly bike ride with three routes available to cyclists of all skill levels. A celebratory … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST ‘THE EMPATHY PROJECT’
The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication will host “The Empathy Project,” featuring Atlanta-based Core Dance and French poet Sarah Turquety as artists-in-residence, Thursday, Oct. 10 through Tuesday, Oct. 15. “The Empathy Project” will use art in several forms on the UCA campus to bring about fundamental social change. At 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Core Dance will … [Read more...]
