“Imagine If Buildings Could Talk”, a 3D mapped video projection by University of Central Arkansas film professor Dr. Scott Meador, with the soundtrack by UCA music professor Dr. Blake Tyson, will be the centerpiece of the Sept. 23-24 weekend commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. The video is part of the UCA College of Fine Arts and … [Read more...]
‘CIVIL TWILIGHT’ TO COMMEMORATE DESEGREGATION OF LR CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CORE Performance Company will perform “Civil Twilight: Reflections on Fear, Courage and Resilience,” a site-specific dance/spoken word event, as part of the University of Central Arkansas’s commemoration of the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. The 6 p.m., Sept. 24 event, at the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Commemorative Garden at 2120 W. Daisy L. … [Read more...]
STATEMENT FROM UCA PRESIDENT HOUSTON DAVIS REGARDING DACA STUDENTS
The recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, unless Congress takes action within six months, has increased the uncertainty surrounding students that are enrolled at UCA and other universities in Arkansas and throughout the country. All of this sheds light on the fact that executive action for or against the interests of these students does nothing to bring … [Read more...]
THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND TO KICK OFF REYNOLDS SEASON SEPT. 28
By John Anderson and Des’ree Dallmann College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Charlie Daniels Band will kick off the 2017-2018 Pops series at the University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28. The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. “We are thrilled to be kicking off our Pops season with the Charlie Daniels Band, whose influences … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS STUDENT ART EXHIBIT AT LRCHS VISITOR CENTER THROUGH SEPT. 30
Forty-two works by students from sixth through 12th grades at schools across Arkansas comprise the “Imagine the Inclusive School of the Future” art exhibit at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Center. The exhibit, on display Sept. 1-30 at 2120 W. Daisy L. Gatson Bates Dr., is part of the University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication’s … [Read more...]
UCA LAUNCHES MAKERSPACE AT THE SHOPPES AT DONAGHEY
The University of Central Arkansas community welcomed the UCA Makerspace Powered by the Conductor at a launch event Tuesday morning. The UCA Makerspace Powered by the Conductor is a place for students and community members to make, design and dream. It is a collaborative, interdisciplinary workspace with tools to prototype concepts, make new things, and take ideas to the next level. Gov. Asa … [Read more...]
UCA MAKERSPACE HIRES MASTER MAKER
The University of Central Arkansas Makerspace Powered by the Conductor has hired Jason Huselton as the master maker. Huselton is a 1997 UCA graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in art with an emphasis in sculpture and 3D design. He has spent the last 20 years working in the information technology field for companies such as Acxiom and Tailsys. While working in information technology, he … [Read more...]
UCA BEARS CELEBRATE HOMECOMING 2017 OCT. 23-28
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate Homecoming 2017 Oct. 23 to Oct. 28. This year’s homecoming is a chance to celebrate 110 years of institutional history, which is reflected by the theme, “110 Years of UCA.” The university was founded in 1907 as Arkansas State Normal School, and the school’s name changed two additional times before the final name change to the University of … [Read more...]
NEW WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas is kicking off its new Women’s Leadership Network with a reception hosted by First Lady Jenny Davis. The reception is Monday, September 11 from 3–4:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown located at 1105 West Oak in downtown Conway. The event is free and open to seasoned and aspirant female leaders in the Conway and Faulkner County area. Refreshments will be served. Please … [Read more...]
UCA APPOINTS NEW GRAD SCHOOL DEAN
The University of Central Arkansas has hired Dr. Angela T. Barlow as dean of the Graduate School. In this role, Barlow will oversee UCA’s 62 graduate degrees and certificates. “As graduate dean, I see my role as being a supporter of faculty who are providing transformative experiences for their students and an advocate for graduate students who want to influence the world in a positive way,” … [Read more...]
