Munich Symphony Orchestra to perform Mozart’s Requiem

By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — UCA Public Appearances’ “Night-Out Series” continues with the Munich Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Mozart's Requiem with Gloriae Dei Cantores at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. Led by internationally renowned artist … [Read more...]

Homecoming Activities Kick Off Today

UCA Homecoming 2011 kicks off today with a week packed with activities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to show their Bear pride. Homecoming activities begin today at noon with the banner competition. The winner of the competition will be announced Friday at the "Great Bear Spirit" bonfire at 8:30 p.m. at "The Pit" behind the Physical Plant. The annual homecoming pep rally will be on … [Read more...]

Acxiom Pledges $200,000 to UCA

University of Central Arkansas Interim President Tom Courtway announced Wednesday that Acxiom Corporation has pledged $200,000 over the next five years in support of the university's Department of Computer Science. "Good things are happening at UCA," Courtway said. "People believe in our mission, our students, our faculty and staff. Individuals, foundations and corporations want to invest in … [Read more...]

UCA Theatre to Present Mr. Marmalade

UCA THEATRE TO PRESENT MR. MARMALADE   UCA Theatre will present Mr. Marmalade by Noah Haidle on November 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2011 at 7:30 pm in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center on the UCA campus, 201 Donaghey, in Conway.   Lucy, a 4 year-old,  is left alone far too many times by her mother. Her only desire is to have tea with her imaginary friend, Mr. … [Read more...]

UCA Theatre to Hold Auditions for Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:  Greg Blakey 501-450-5608     UCA Theatre to Hold Auditions   Auditions for several adult roles in the play, Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, will be held Tuesday, November 8 at 6:00 pm in the Studio Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center.  The play is being produced by UCA Theatre, under the direction of Dr. Greg Blakey,  and will … [Read more...]

Don Giovanni to continue Met series at UCA

CONWAY — A new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni will continue the 2011-12 season of Captured Live from the Met @ UCA at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. The opera will be aired in high definition in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. It is sung in Italian with Met titles in English, German and Spanish. Running time is approximately three hours, 25 … [Read more...]

Profzilla Halloween bandfest to raise funds for Toad Suck Review

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 11, 2011 CONTACT: Mark Spitzer (501) 450-3339; toadsuckreview@gmail.com By Ariel Moore UCA Department of Writing Conway—The University of Central Arkansas’s literary journal, the Toad Suck Review, will host Profilla, a Halloween bandfest fundraiser, at Bear’s Den Pizza on Friday, Oct. … [Read more...]

Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre sets auditions for 2012 Festival

CONWAY — The Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will hold auditions for its 2012 summer season on Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Snow Fine Arts Center on the University of Central Arkansas campus. Auditions will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. “We will cast actors of a variety of ages and ethnicities,” said Rebekah Scallet, artistic director of AST. “All are encouraged to apply.” To arrange … [Read more...]

Fiction writer Dan Chaon to be in residence Oct. 25-26

CONWAY — Fiction writer Dan Chaon will visit the University of Central Arkansas as artist in residence Oct. 25-26. Chaon, who heads the writing program at Oberlin College, is the author of the 2009 national bestseller, Await Your Reply, named one of the 10 best books of the year by Publisher’s Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times and salon.com. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Chaon will … [Read more...]

UCA Receives $2.3 Million Grant to Prepare Math, Science Teachers

The College of Education has received notice from Congressman Tim Griffin's Office that the University of Central Arkansas will receive a $2.3 million Transition to Teaching federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare math and science teachers for North Little Rock and Little Rock school districts. UCA is one of 30 schools in the country and the only university in the state … [Read more...]