The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will hold a workshop/planning session from 10 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The meeting will start at UCA Downtown at 1105 W. Oak Street in Conway; continue with lunch at Mike's Place at 808 Front Street in Conway; and conclude with a tour of the UCA campus. There are no action items for consideration. … [Read more...] about BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO HOST WORKSHOP JULY 12
BROWN NAMED PLANK CENTER FELLOW
The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations has selected Riva Brown, assistant professor, to represent its ninth class of the Fellowship for Educators Program. In an effort to facilitate relationships between public relations educators and professionals, The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations designed the Fellowship for Educators Program, which has placed 67 educators with … [Read more...] about BROWN NAMED PLANK CENTER FELLOW
UCA ANNOUNCES MAY 2018 GRADUATES
The University of Central Arkansas held commencement Saturday, May 5, in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center. The university conferred 1,290 degrees during three ceremonies. The May 2018 graduates are below: … [Read more...] about UCA ANNOUNCES MAY 2018 GRADUATES
UCA ALUMNUS AWARDED FULBRIGHT GRANT
The University of Central Arkansas has announced that Danny Baxter has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant for the 2018-19 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Baxter, a Clarksville native, graduated in May with a double major in English literature and modern languages, with a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary … [Read more...] about UCA ALUMNUS AWARDED FULBRIGHT GRANT
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TELECONFERENCE JUNE 28
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 28. The call will be placed in Wingo 210. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda … [Read more...] about UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES TELECONFERENCE JUNE 28
YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS PERFORMANCES
The Youth Theatre of Central Arkansas (YTCA) presents its summer productions June 28 and 29 at 7 p.m. and June 3 at 2 p.m. on the Bridges Larson stage in Snow Fine Arts on the University of Central Arkansas campus. Performances are free and open to the public. Theatre instructor Ruthann Curry Browne is the director of the summer intensive theatre training for students from grades 5 to 12. … [Read more...] about YOUTH THEATRE OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS PERFORMANCES
UCA RECEIVES EQUIPMENT DONATION FROM CONWAY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
The University of Central Arkansas College of Health and Behavioral Sciences has received a donation of equipment from Conway Regional Health System to enhance student learning. The health system gifted a KayPENTAX Videostroboscopy System to UCA’s Communication Sciences and Disorders department within the college. Using a video camera attached to a tube that can enter the nose or mouth, the … [Read more...] about UCA RECEIVES EQUIPMENT DONATION FROM CONWAY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TO PRESENT SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will hold a sensory-friendly performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” 2 p.m. July 5 at Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus. The family-friendly adaptation runs June 28 through July 7. Working in conjunction with UCA’s occupational therapy department, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre designed the July 5 performance to be suitable for … [Read more...] about ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TO PRESENT SENSORY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE OF ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’
UCA ALUMNA ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN FINANCE
For the first time, a scholarship has been established for women studying finance at the University of Central Arkansas. The Jennifer J. Westpfahl Women in Finance Scholarship was founded by UCA College of Business alumna Jennifer J. Westpfahl, who contributed a $15,000 gift to establish the award during UCA’s Day of Giving in March. A scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to two female … [Read more...] about UCA ALUMNA ESTABLISHES SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN FINANCE
UCA WELCOMES APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR
The University of Central Arkansas will host Cathy Hunt, an Apple Distinguished Educator, to facilitate a daylong workshop with local middle school students, pre-service teacher candidates from UCA, local teachers and UCA faculty. The workshop is Friday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will focus on integrating art and mobile technology in writing. “We are excited to have Cathy … [Read more...] about UCA WELCOMES APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR