April 25, 2007 is National Administrative Professionals Day, and on this day, from 8:00 am-3:00pm, the University of Central Arkansas?s Division of Academic Outreach will host its 6th Annual Administrative Professionals Day. Plan to join the many administrative professionals from across the state for SURVIVAL 101. Participants will learn survival tactics to help them in their personal and … [Read more...]
UCA Observatory Night
If the sky is clear, Wednesday March 21 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., the observatory will be open to the general public to view Saturn, nebulae, and star clusters through the university telescope. Entrance to the observatory is located in the front lobby of Lewis Science Center. Admission is free. … [Read more...]
Gladys Knight concert tickets on sale
Tickets are on sale now for the UCA Centennial Concert featuring famed R&B legend Gladys Knight. The concert is set for 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, at Reynolds Performance Hall. Tickets are $20 for UCA students with ID and $50 for general public, and can be purchased through Ticket Central by calling 1-866-810-0012, or by visiting the box office at Reynolds Performance Hall between 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
Public Service Day Activities Planned
The UCA Department of Political Science, along with several UCA student organizations, are sponsoring "Public Service Day" on Wednesday, March 21, to raise awareness among students of career possibilities in the public and non-profit sectors. James "Skip" Rutherford, Dean of the William J. Clinton School of Public Service, will be the keynote speaker at the Public Service Day luncheon, which … [Read more...]
Warwick Sabin to head communications for UCA
University of Central Arkansas President Lu Hardin today announced he appointed Warwick Sabin to the position of associate vice president for communications effective March 19."Warwick Sabin is an outstanding writer and politically astute," Hardin said. "His academic credentials are extraordinary; having studied as a Marshall Scholar and having been a member of the USA Today All-American team. I … [Read more...]
Applications available for University Women book scholarships
Application forms are now available for book scholarships given each year to non-traditional women students by University Women, a nonprofit campus organization at the University of Central Arkansas.Interested students may pick up application forms at these university locations: Advising Center/Undergraduate Office Graduate Office HPER Center Student Information Desk in the Student … [Read more...]
Title III grant equips Hughes Residential College with technology
Hughes Residential College at the University of Central Arkansas recently received several new pieces of equipment that will be used to integrate technology in the classroom. More than 500 UCA students annually will benefit from a new Sympodium, an interactive lectern that allows images to be projected onto a screen, as well as a new computer, digital projector and screen. All of the equipment … [Read more...]
Staff Senate accepting Employee of the Year Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the annual UCA Employee of the Year award. Awards will be given at the Service Awards Program in April 19, 2007. There are three options for nominating staff based on the staff person?s classification status. Any classified or non-classified full-time UCA employee with two years of continuous service as of December 31, 2006 is eligible to be nominated by … [Read more...]
UCA Humane Society fundraiser
The University of Central Arkansas Chapter of the Humane Society is hosting ?Have A Heart: Valentine?s Day Fundraiser for Conway Animal Welfare,? now through Feb. 14.Individuals may honor their Valentine by supporting the local animal shelter. Donated items and financial contributions are being sought. Donors will receive a Valentine card where they can write in their Valentine's name, letting … [Read more...]
International Week 2007 events scheduled
The University of Central Arkansas Office of International Programs has scheduled a host of events for International Week 2007, "New Century, Global Vision," Feb. 1-9. All events are free to the UCA campus and Conway community except the International Programs Banquet and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Tickets for the International Programs Banquet are $10 per student and $20 for faculty/staff and … [Read more...]