The University of Central Arkansas Division of International Engagement will welcome Dr. Wolfram Hoppenstedt, director of the Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt Foundation in Germany, and a former UCA exchange student, for a talk on the UCA campus. Hoppenstedt will give a lecture on “America, Europe and Germany — Bonds That Cannot Be Severed” on Wednesday, March 13, at 3 p.m. in the College of … [Read more...] about WOLFRAM HOPPENSTEDT TO SPEAK AT UCA
PROFESSOR TO BE FEATURED ON PODCAST
An interview featuring Dr. John Murphy, professor of psychology and counseling, will be featured on the international podcast series, “Solution-Focused on Tour.” The podcast will air in March. European practitioners Elfie Czerny and Dominik Godat host the podcast. The two interviewed Murphy in February, and they visited Murphy’s Psychoeducational Interventions II class while in Conway. To see … [Read more...] about PROFESSOR TO BE FEATURED ON PODCAST
CHAINSAW ARTIST TO CARVE VALOR II ON UCA CAMPUS; PUBLIC INVITED
Beginning Monday, March 4, sculptor Gary Keenan will use chainsaws to carve a white oak tree trunk on the UCA campus into a life-sized bear. The sculpture will be located in front of Wingo Hall, welcoming visitors and students to campus. Keenan expects to begin carving around midday on March 4 and will carve all day on March 5 and 6. He plans to complete the carving by the end of the day on … [Read more...] about CHAINSAW ARTIST TO CARVE VALOR II ON UCA CAMPUS; PUBLIC INVITED
UCA TO HOST 2019 ALLEY SCHOLARS SUMMIT
The University of Central Arkansas Office of Diversity and Community will host the 2019 Alley Scholars Summit on Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McCastlain Hall Ballroom on the UCA campus. The theme of the event will be “How to merge entrepreneurship and technology into success - Thinking outside the box in the New Age.” The Alley Scholars Summit brings together select minority … [Read more...] about UCA TO HOST 2019 ALLEY SCHOLARS SUMMIT
FIFTH ANNUAL UCA DAY OF GIVING SET FOR MARCH 7
The University of Central Arkansas has set Thursday, March 7, as the date for its fifth annual Day of Giving – a 24-hour fundraising drive in which alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends are challenged to make a gift of any amount to support UCA’s students, its campus and the surrounding community. Last year, the university raised an unprecedented $434,526, which set a statewide … [Read more...] about FIFTH ANNUAL UCA DAY OF GIVING SET FOR MARCH 7
DOCTORAL STUDENTS MATCHED FOR INTERNSHIPS
Doctoral students in the Department of Psychology and Counseling in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences earned a 100 percent match rate for internships. The internship match system is a competitive process similar to that for medical residencies. These are the doctoral students and their internship locations. Counseling Psychology Lilli-Anna Baca - University of Arkansas Counseling … [Read more...] about DOCTORAL STUDENTS MATCHED FOR INTERNSHIPS
UCA OFFERS FREE CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement is pleased to provide a variety of free classes to the community through its community education program. These classes are designed for the public to enjoy and connect with the university at no cost. “Our community education courses cater to the unique needs and desires of our community,” said Reuel Shepherd, … [Read more...] about UCA OFFERS FREE CLASSES TO THE COMMUNITY
UCA TO HOST BOARD DEVELOPMENT SESSION FOR COMMUNITY
The Faulkner County affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation and the University of Central Arkansas Service-Learning Program are partnering to offer an informational session for community members who are interested in nonprofit board service. The session will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown, located at 1105 W. Oak St. in Conway. A panel of board members … [Read more...] about UCA TO HOST BOARD DEVELOPMENT SESSION FOR COMMUNITY
LOU HOLTZ TO SPEAK AT UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
By Braxton Sampley College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office Legendary football coach and ESPN analyst Lou Holtz will speak at Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas on Thursday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Holtz has established himself as one of the most successful college football coaches of all time. He is the only coach in history to have six … [Read more...] about LOU HOLTZ TO SPEAK AT UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
UCA STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE BIG EVENT MARCH 9
The University of Central Arkansas will host The Big Event Saturday, March 9 throughout Conway. UCA students organize The Big Event, which allows students, faculty and staff come together to give back to the Conway community through volunteer service. The Big Event, which began at Texas A&M University in 1982, has spread to colleges and universities throughout the nation. This event, which … [Read more...] about UCA STUDENTS PREPARE FOR THE BIG EVENT MARCH 9