UCA will host “Conway Conversations” where citizens of Conway come together as a community amid differences to identify issues and concerns and participate in constructive dialogue with one another. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at UCA Downtown located at 1l05 West Oak Street in downtown Conway. Dr. Angela Webster, associate vice president for Institutional … [Read more...] about UCA HOSTS CONWAY CONVERSATIONS
UCA PROFESSOR AWARDED FOR SERVICE TO SIGMA PHI EPSILON
CONWAY—A University of Central Arkansas professor was honored by the National Board of Directors of Sigma Phi Epsilon with the Exemplary Service Award. Dr. Gary Bunn, director of Candidate Services in the College of Education, was one of five recipients of the award during the fraternity’s Carlson Leadership Academy awards dinner this month. The Exemplary Service Award is one of … [Read more...] about UCA PROFESSOR AWARDED FOR SERVICE TO SIGMA PHI EPSILON
UCA COMPOSER’S FORUM CONCERT SET FOR MARCH 5
By Hanna Lowery College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas music composition students will debut their new pieces Sunday, March 5, in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The 3 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. Students have been working with Dr. Paul Dickinson, associate professor of Composition and Music Theory. He said the … [Read more...] about UCA COMPOSER’S FORUM CONCERT SET FOR MARCH 5
HEALTH SCIENCES ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP AT UCA
Week-long camp will immerse college students in the startup world, teach the fundamentals of starting a health sciences venture. The Conductor announced a joint initiative with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and BioVentures to offer a week-long residential camp at the University of Central Arkansas for college students around the state. The camp will teach students the … [Read more...] about HEALTH SCIENCES ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP AT UCA
UCA PROFESSOR TO READ FROM NEW BOOK AT FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY
Mark Spitzer, associate professor of creative writing at the University of Central Arkansas, will read from his new book, Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West, at the Faulkner County Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. The event, which will include a book signing following the reading, is free and open to the public. The publication of the book, which editors describe as an … [Read more...] about UCA PROFESSOR TO READ FROM NEW BOOK AT FAULKNER COUNTY LIBRARY
ADAM TRENT TO PERFORM AT UCA MARCH 9
By Deshaud Kelley College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY—Adam Trent, “The Futurist,” will perform at the University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall on Thursday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Trent, a Broadway and television star, exemplifies a new generation of magician. “Adam Trent has wowed people on TV shows like The Ellen Show and Good Morning America, and … [Read more...] about ADAM TRENT TO PERFORM AT UCA MARCH 9
UCA STUDENT GROUPS TO ATTEND DAY AT THE CAPITOL
University of Central Arkansas student groups will attend the Day at the Capitol event Thursday, March 2 starting at 9:30 a.m. hosted by the Arkansas Association of Students. Members of the UCA Student Government Association, President’s Leadership Fellows and IDEAL will attend the half-day event. Student leaders from Arkansas two- and four-year institutions universities will speak to … [Read more...] about UCA STUDENT GROUPS TO ATTEND DAY AT THE CAPITOL
PINNACLE BRASS TO PERFORM AT UCA FEB. 27
By Brody Arnold College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Pinnacle Brass, the resident brass quintet of University of Central Arkansas, will be in concert at the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall on Feb. 27. The 7:30 p.m. concert is free and open to the public. Pinnacle Brass is made up of four faculty members: trumpeter Larry Jones, horn player Brent Shires, trombone … [Read more...] about PINNACLE BRASS TO PERFORM AT UCA FEB. 27
PUPPETEER RICK LYON TO BE IN RESIDENCE MARCH 6-9
By Taelor Pickett College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY— Rick Lyon, an actor and puppeteer, will visit the University of Central Arkansas as artist in residence March 6-9. The highlight of the residency will be a public performance and lecture March 9 at 3 p.m. in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center. Lyon, a cast member of the original Tony … [Read more...] about PUPPETEER RICK LYON TO BE IN RESIDENCE MARCH 6-9
PERCUSSION FESTIVAL SET FOR MARCH 4
By Brody Arnold College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Percussion Club and UCA Department of Music will host the UCA Percussion Festival starting at noon March 4 at the Snow Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s festival will have several guests, according to Dr. Blake Tyson, professor of … [Read more...] about PERCUSSION FESTIVAL SET FOR MARCH 4