By Jamal Burton College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Theatre Program will present the Tony award-winning musical Avenue Q in April. Directed by Chris Fritzges, performances are set for April 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center and will include … [Read more...] about UCA THEATRE TO PRESENT APRIL PERFORMANCES OF AVENUE Q
UCA HOSTS ‘AN EVENING OF ARTISTRY’
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host “Soundscapes: An Evening of Artistry” Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 in Reynolds Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public. The evening will feature many of the Department of Music’s unique and smaller ensembles and amazing faculty soloists. Performances will include Steinway Artist Dr. Neil Rutman; Dr. Jackie Lamar … [Read more...] about UCA HOSTS ‘AN EVENING OF ARTISTRY’
UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES RETREAT
CONWAY— The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet for a retreat beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 at the Embassy Suites in Hot Springs. The retreat is expected to conclude at noon on Wednesday, March 29. … [Read more...] about UCA BOARD OF TRUSTEES RETREAT
ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY DEMO DAY AT UCA
WHAT: Arkansas Coding Academy Demo Day WHEN: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 31 WHERE: University of Central Arkansas - Conway, McCastlain Hall – Ballroom WHO: University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach & Community Engagement DETAILS: Graduates of the Arkansas Coding Academy will debut their final projects during Demo Day on … [Read more...] about ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY DEMO DAY AT UCA
UCA EUPHONIUM CONCERT APRIL 5
By Jamal Burton College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host its Tuba/Euphonium Spring Fling concert Wednesday, April 5, featuring Dr. Gretchen Renshaw of the Hendrix College music faculty. The 7:30 p.m. concert in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall is free and open to the public. Renshaw, who conducts … [Read more...] about UCA EUPHONIUM CONCERT APRIL 5
UCA DAY OF GIVING CAMPAIGN BREAKS RECORDS
The University of Central Arkansas raised $41,504.80 from 1,154 donors during its third annual UCA Day of Giving campaign on Thursday, March 16 marking a third consecutive year increase in money raised. “We are moved by the generosity of our faculty, staff, students and alumni during our Day of Giving,” said UCA President Houston Davis. “All the way to the final hour, the level of participation … [Read more...] about UCA DAY OF GIVING CAMPAIGN BREAKS RECORDS
UCA HIRES ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
By Ty Hollowell Division of University Relations and Creative Services The University of Central Arkansas announces the hiring of Mindy Pipkin as the new associate general counsel/compliance officer for the university. One of Pipkin’s primary responsibilities will be coordinating the university’s compliance with Title IX and investigating and responding to all Title IX complaints. Pipkin … [Read more...] about UCA HIRES ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
SCHEDLER SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas will host Dr. Chelsea Harry as the 2017 Norbert and Carol Schedler Scholar-in-Residence. Harry will present a lecture titled “Function, Flourishing and Fair Treatment: An Aristotelian Argument for Non-Human Animal Well-Being” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 27 in the College of Business Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public and will be followed by … [Read more...] about SCHEDLER SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES AT UCA
UCA ACCREDITATION STATUS REAFFIRMED
The Higher Learning Commission has continued the accreditation of the University of Central Arkansas. “Our students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees all worked collaboratively to ensure we met and exceeded criteria to continue our accreditation status,” said UCA President Houston Davis. “A special thank you to our former president, Tom Courtway, for his leadership and guidance through … [Read more...] about UCA ACCREDITATION STATUS REAFFIRMED
UCA DAY OF GIVING CAMPAIGN SET FOR MARCH 16
CONWAY— The University of Central Arkansas will kick off its third annual UCA Day of Giving campaign on Thursday, March 16 from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Social media, videos, and email will be used to update donors throughout the day and to encourage participation in the event. As pressures rise on universities to increase amounts of private funding to make up for relatively flat state funding, … [Read more...] about UCA DAY OF GIVING CAMPAIGN SET FOR MARCH 16