A University of Central Arkansas team of eight students competed in the Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association (ACTAA) Arkansas Student Congress on November 8-10. In the competition, students took on the role of legislators as they debated and voted on bills proposed by the students. The UCA delegation took second place among all of the college delegations. In addition, every … [Read more...]
New Campus Recreation Director
The University of Central Arkansas welcomed Richard Hammond as the new director of Campus Recreation. As UCA’s director of Campus Recreation, Hammond will provide overall leadership to Campus Recreation. “We are fortunate to have his experience at UCA,” said Gary Roberts, dean of students. “Richard comes to us from Valdosta State University where he has had many years of experience as a … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Candlelight Gathering
WHAT: Candlelight Gathering for Global Peace WHEN: 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 WHERE: Student Center Amphitheater on the UCA campus DETAILS: The University of Central Arkansas Division of International Engagement is sponsoring a Candlelight Gathering for Global Peace to provide students, faculty, staff and community members an opportunity to reflect on world events … [Read more...]
Voices of Central Arkansas to be in concert Dec. 8
By Flora Violleau College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Voices of Central Arkansas will perform a Christmas concert, “Sing Alleluia!” on Tuesday, Dec. 8, in Ida Waldran Auditorium on the University of Central Arkansas campus. “This concert will get the audience in the Christmas spirit with a combination of traditional carols along with new holiday offerings,” said … [Read more...]
UCA Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band to perform Dec. 1
By Elizabeth Sandoval College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will host a joint performance at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the UCA campus. The performance is free and open to the public. The Wind Ensemble will be conducted by Director of Bands Dr. Ricky … [Read more...]
McNally work to be focus of Festival of One-Act Plays
By Anastassiya Khvan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Theatre will present a Festival of One-Act Plays on Dec. 1, 2, and 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center. The Festival of One-Act Plays, free and open to the public, has become one of the most popular annual events in the UCA Theatre … [Read more...]
UCA Band extravaganza set for Dec. 3
By Cassidy Crawford College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Bear Marching Band, Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble I will perform in the annual Band Extravaganza concert at Reynolds Performance Hall on Thursday, Dec. 3. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is presented in conjunction with the High School Honors Wind Ensemble that is … [Read more...]
Playwright Terrence McNally to be in residence
By Kendra Beattie College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will round out its artist-in-residence program this semester with critically acclaimed playwright Terrence McNally, who will be on campus Dec. 2–4. This year marks the 50th anniversary of McNally's first Broadway play, “And Things That Go Bump in the Night”. UCA’s is the only … [Read more...]
Women’s Giving Circle awards grants
The Women’s Giving Circle at the University of Central Arkansas awarded four grants with each focused on programs and initiatives to uplift young girls and women. Established in 2014, the Women’s Giving Circle is a group of alumnae and friends who have pledged to make a difference for UCA through grants for students, faculty and university programs beyond current funding levels. The group … [Read more...]
Jazz Ensembles to be in concert Nov. 22
By Carley Conrad College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music will host its final jazz ensemble concert of the fall semester on Sunday, Nov. 22, in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The 4:30 p.m. performance, free and open to the public, will feature Jazz Ensemble I and II and the UCA Dixieland Band. Larry … [Read more...]
