We recognize that the incident reported by the University of Central Arkansas Police Department (UCAPD) this morning regarding social media postings may create heightened uncertainty and anxiety, particularly within the context of recent incidents of college campus violence across the country. Currently, a suspect in this case is in custody. We applaud UCAPD’s prompt recognition of and response … [Read more...]
Summer graduates
The University of Central Arkansas held Summer Commencement on Friday, August 7, 2015 in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center on the campus. University officials conferred 242 undergraduate degrees and 250 graduate degrees. Summer 2015 Graduates … [Read more...]
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band Performance set for Oct. 15
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Christina Madsen (501) 852-2659; chrsitinam@uca.edu Dr. Ricky Brooks (501) 450-5764; rickyb@uca.edu October 1, 2015 WIND ENSEMBLE, SYMPHONIC BAND PERFORMANCE SET FOR OCT. 15 By Kendra Beattie College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Wind … [Read more...]
Communication Week set for Oct. 12-16
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Contact: Christina Madsen, chrsitinam@uca.edu Tami Phillips, tamip@uca.edu October 1, 2015 COMMUNICATION WEEK SET FOR OCT. 12-16 By Anastassiya Khvan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Communication will present the third annual … [Read more...]
Topping-Out ceremony for Conway Corp Center for Sciences
The University of Central Arkansas enjoyed another landmark day as the Conway Corporation Center for Sciences was ‘topped-out’ in a special ceremony on the campus today. The university broke ground in May on the Conway Corporation Center for Sciences, a 50,000-square-foot addition to the Lewis Science Center. “This space is really important to the university. It’s the basis of so many things … [Read more...]
President Courtway kicks off Salon series
University of Central Arkansas President Tom Courtway will host the first TEDxUniversityOfCentralArkansasSalon introducing TEDx and sharing his passion for history and legacy of leadership. The salon will be held at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 in the College of Business auditorium. The salon will entail a prerecorded TED talk followed by discussion. The salon is the first in a series … [Read more...]
UCA’s community development efforts supported
The University of Central Arkansas’ Community Development Institute (CDI) received a $3,000 grant award from Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, with support from Ark. Rep. Fredrick J. Love. The $3,000 award will support rural community leaders in Arkansas. This funding will allow six community leaders to attend their final year at CDI and graduate from the program at CDI’s 30th … [Read more...]
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre announces 2016 season
The University of Central Arkansas’ Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s 2016 season will be announced at AST’s annual Fall Membership Party on Oct. 1. The big announcement will come at 6:30 p.m. at the Conway home of Mary Ruth Marotte, AST’s executive director, 4915 College Ave. Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is the state’s only professional Shakespeare company and is proud to make its home on the … [Read more...]
Traditional Chinese music show at Reynolds
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate Confucius Institute Day Worldwide with a traditional Chinese music show in Reynolds Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. The show is sponsored by UCA Confucius Institute and is free to the public. The traditional Chinese music orchestra from China’s Nanjing University will give the performance. The show features a variety of … [Read more...]
‘Day of Mindfulness’ at UCA on Oct. 1
The University of Central Arkansas will host the inaugural Day of Mindfulness on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015. The theme for the event is “Stop. Breathe. Focus.” Sponsored by the Office of Student Success, Learning Communities, University College and Counseling Services, the Day of Mindfulness will highlight the programs and activities that can integrate mindfulness practices into daily life, in … [Read more...]
