The League of American Bicyclists recognized the University of Central Arkansas with a bronze Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM (BFUSM) award, joining more than 180 visionary colleges and universities from across the country. The announcement was made Wednesday. With the announcement of 46 new and renewing BFUs today, UCA joins a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United … [Read more...] about UCA NAMED A BICYCLE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY
MURPHY INVITED TO FINLAND FOR PRESENTATION
Dr. John Murphy, professor of psychology and counseling, presented an invited training workshop to psychiatrists, psychotherapists, training faculty and graduate students titled, "Solution-Focused Coaching with Children, Teens, and Families." The presentation was Oct. 10-11, 2017 at the Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute in Helsinki, Finland. … [Read more...] about MURPHY INVITED TO FINLAND FOR PRESENTATION
ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY HOSTS EMPLOYER INFO MEETING
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Arkansas Coding Academy at the University of Central Arkansas will host its first Employer Informational meeting and open house Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at UCA Downtown located at 1105 West Oak Street in downtown, Conway. Earlier this year UCA earned the title of the state’s first Registered Information Technology Apprenticeship … [Read more...] about ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY HOSTS EMPLOYER INFO MEETING
UCA HOSTS COOKIES WITH SANTA IN DOWNTOWN CONWAY
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and Julie’s Sweet Shoppe and Bakery have partnered to host Cookies with Santa in conjunction with the Downtown Merchants’ Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at UCA Downtown, 1105 West Oak Street, in downtown Conway. Julie’s Sweet Shoppe will provide cookies and icing for cookie decorating and … [Read more...] about UCA HOSTS COOKIES WITH SANTA IN DOWNTOWN CONWAY
UNIVERSITY CHORUS SET FOR NOV. 16 CONCERT
By Malachi Thornton College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas University Chorus will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. "This concert features four selections by Andrea Ramsey, a native Arkansas composer,” said Dr. Sheri Cook-Cunningham, director of the University Chorus. “Andrea's … [Read more...] about UNIVERSITY CHORUS SET FOR NOV. 16 CONCERT
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE! ON STAGE NEARLY SOLD OUT AT REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
By Jennifer Buckley College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — A Charlie Brown Christmas will visit the University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. There are currently very few tickets available. This stage adaptation of the story by the beloved Peanuts artist Charles M. Schulz is a great opportunity for the whole family to get in the … [Read more...] about A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE! ON STAGE NEARLY SOLD OUT AT REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
MODEL UNITED NATIONS RETURNS TO UCA
The Seventh Annual Arkansas Collegiate Model United Nations (ACMUN) Conference will be held at UCA on Friday, Nov. 3. Some 100 college and university students from Harding University, Hendrix College, Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University, UA Little Rock and UCA will participate in the conference from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Center, Room 205B. U.S. Foreign Service … [Read more...] about MODEL UNITED NATIONS RETURNS TO UCA
FIEGEL HONORED WITH ACDS NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Shelby Fiegel, assistant director of the University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development, received the New Professional Award during the Arkansas Community Development Society’s annual conference, held at UCA in October. The New Professional Award recognizes and encourages community developers who have worked for up to five years in the field of community … [Read more...] about FIEGEL HONORED WITH ACDS NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD
WHITEHEAD NAMED TO STATE GIS BOARD
Amy Whitehead, director of the Center for Community and Economic Development at the University of Central Arkansas, has been named to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Board. Gov. Asa Hutchinson made the announcement last week. “I am honored to serve on the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. The board is committed to improving the economic development and quality … [Read more...] about WHITEHEAD NAMED TO STATE GIS BOARD
NEW LEARNING SUITE OPENS IN COE
The University of Central Arkansas College of Education will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an upgraded Learning Suite at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6. The Learning Suite, which includes the Technology Learning Center (TLC), is located in Mashburn Hall on the UCA campus. “Students will have the opportunity to become innovative teachers through the availability of various upgraded technology to … [Read more...] about NEW LEARNING SUITE OPENS IN COE