The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the College of Fine Arts and Communication are hosting a closing reception for the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus exhibit at UCA Downtown on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8p.m. For the past month, Gene Hatfield’s art has been on display at UCA Downtown. The exhibit features an … [Read more...] about HATFIELD MEMORIAL ART EXHIBIT CLOSES WITH RECEPTION
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UCA, COMMUNITY BUILDS STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH JUVENILE COURT
The Faulkner County Juvenile Drug Court (FCJDC) announced expanded partnerships with the University of Central Arkansas and other community partners. The announcement was made Thursday on the UCA campus. “Adolescents with substance disorders frequently have mental health disorders, traumatic histories, and other risk factors that present unique challenges for the court. As such, it is … [Read more...] about UCA, COMMUNITY BUILDS STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH JUVENILE COURT
UCA TO ANNOUNCE NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, Arkansas Coding Academy, Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and U.S. Department of Labor will announce the state’s first Information Technology Apprenticeship Program at 2 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2017 at UCA Downtown. UCA Outreach and Community Engagement will also recognize Metova as the first recipient of … [Read more...] about UCA TO ANNOUNCE NEW APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
CDI ENDS 31ST YEAR WITH GRADUATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
The University of Central Arkansas Community Development Institute concluded the 31st year with an awards ceremony and graduation to conclude the five-day training session. Brad Lacy, president and chief executive officer of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce, received the Bill Miller Award as recognition for his longstanding leadership and support of CDI, which includes many years of service … [Read more...] about CDI ENDS 31ST YEAR WITH GRADUATION AND AWARDS CEREMONY
GENE HATFIELD ART EXHIBIT, ‘A LIFETIME OF DISTINCTION, ACHIEVEMENT AND EMERITUS’
The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication and Division of Outreach and Community Engagement are hosting the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus art exhibit at UCA Downtown from July 28 through August 25. UCA Downtown, 1105 Oak Street, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the … [Read more...] about GENE HATFIELD ART EXHIBIT, ‘A LIFETIME OF DISTINCTION, ACHIEVEMENT AND EMERITUS’
UCA HOSTS 31ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
WHAT: 31st Annual Community Development Institute WHEN: Monday, July 31 – Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas WHO: Center for Community and Economic Development DETAILS: University of Central Arkansas’s Center for Community and Economic Development invites the media to attend the following activities during the 31st Annual … [Read more...] about UCA HOSTS 31ST ANNUAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
UCA SELECTS ALMA FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The University of Central Arkansas selected the city of Alma as the 2017 Community Development Kick Start community. Alma was selected through a competitive process of communities across the state seeking to work with the Community Development Institute at UCA. “Alma stood out from other applicants because of the local and regional assets in the community. There is also a sense of excitement … [Read more...] about UCA SELECTS ALMA FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
UCA, COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ANNOUNCE GROWTH PLAN FOR LONOKE
The University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development in partnership with the City of Lonoke, Lonoke Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service will unveil “Kick Start Lonoke,” a community action plan outlining the strategic blueprint for the growth and development of Lonoke over the next five years. The announcement is 10 … [Read more...] about UCA, COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ANNOUNCE GROWTH PLAN FOR LONOKE
UCA HOSTS CIVILITY WORKSHOP
The University of Central Arkansas will host a civility workshop on Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the campus. The workshop, “Mudslinging, Disagreements & Disrespect: Climbing Out of the Rabbit Hole of Incivility,” will provide an interactive experience to build a context for civility, compassion and courage to grow in the school, community and home. It … [Read more...] about UCA HOSTS CIVILITY WORKSHOP
SERVICE-LEARNING AWARDS HELD AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas honored faculty, students and partners during the fourth annual Service-Learning Awards ceremony for their achievement in service-learning Monday, April 24. This academic year, 42 faculty members instructed 1,572 students in 104 academic service-learning courses, serving 97 community partners in Conway and surrounding communities. Special recognitions were … [Read more...] about SERVICE-LEARNING AWARDS HELD AT UCA