By Mya Hyman University Relations and Creative Services Office CONWAY - Art pieces donated to the University of Central Arkansas Foundation are on exhibit at the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of American History and Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Gilcrease Museum is one of the country’s most renowned facilities for the preservation and study of American art and history. It houses the world’s … [Read more...] about UCA ALUMNI ART FEATURED IN OKLAHOMA EXHIBIT
WRITER KELLY LINK TO VISIT UCA AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
By Hanna Lowery College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office Kelly Link, an author of “speculative” or “slipstream” fiction, will visit the University of Central Arkansas as Artist in Residence in conjunction with the 10th celebration of ArtsFest in Conway. As part of her residency, Link will hold a public reading and book-signing event Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the UCA … [Read more...] about WRITER KELLY LINK TO VISIT UCA AS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
FORMER GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT RETURNS TO UCA FOR LECTURE
The University of Central Arkansas will welcome Dr. Wolfram Hoppenstedt, director of the Federal Chancellor Willy Brandt Foundation in Germany, for a lecture Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the Art Lecture Room in McCastlain Hall. His lecture, titled “America, Europe and Germany – Bonds That Cannot Be Severed,” will focus on post-war transatlantic relations, cultural differences and the … [Read more...] about FORMER GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT RETURNS TO UCA FOR LECTURE
LULAC/UCA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the University of Central Arkansas recently announced the recipients of LULAC/UCA 2016-2017 scholarships. The scholarship winners are Carolina Balderas, undeclared major from Little Rock; Javier Hernandez, radiography major from Springdale; Daniela Infante, speech-language pathology major from Fort Smith; and Roberto Ramirez, nursing … [Read more...] about LULAC/UCA ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC SETS FREE DEMO CLASSES AT UCA DOWNTOWN
The University of Central Arkansas Community School of Music will hold an evening of free music demonstration classes Tuesday, Sept. 20 at UCA Downtown, 1105 Oak St. Classes are open to the public, and no registration is necessary. The classes include the following: Alexander Technique, 5 p.m. — Musicians, actors and dancers perform complex tasks under demanding circumstances. The … [Read more...] about COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC SETS FREE DEMO CLASSES AT UCA DOWNTOWN
ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2016 CLASS
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced the 2016 class of inductees. The eight inductees will be honored at the 2016 Induction Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the Farris Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the ceremony immediately following. Table sponsorships and various levels of recognition in support of the 2016 Induction … [Read more...] about ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2016 CLASS
UCA RANKS IN TOP 25 AMONG ‘TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
U.S. News & World Report releases 2017 rankings CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas improved its ranking among top public institutions in the South, according to the 2017 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report released Tuesday, Sept. 13. The university achieved a ranking of 24, which is higher than the 2016 ranking of 29 in the category of “Top Public Schools” among … [Read more...] about UCA RANKS IN TOP 25 AMONG ‘TOP PUBLIC SCHOOLS’
UCA THEATRE TO HOST ‘STAGING YOUR FUTURE’ OCT. 29
The University of Central Arkansas will host its third annual “Staging Your Future at UCA Theatre” for high school students in grades 9-12, potential college transfer students and teachers on Saturday, Oct. 29. The event, sponsored by Conway Corporation, will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Snow Fine Arts Center. Registration is free, and lunch will be provided to all participants. Registration … [Read more...] about UCA THEATRE TO HOST ‘STAGING YOUR FUTURE’ OCT. 29
KAY, ZHU SET AS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
By Waid Rainey College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — As part of Conway’s 10th celebration of Artsfest, violinist Jeremy Zhu and pianist Francine Kay will visit the University of Central Arkansas as artists in residence. Kay will give a solo recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital … [Read more...] about KAY, ZHU SET AS ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
UCA’S AST TO PRESENT ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ AT LANTERN THEATRE
As part of Conway’s ArtsFest, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will present its touring production of Twelfth Night at The Lantern Theatre, 1021 Van Ronkle St., for three performances. Performances will be Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 1-2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at arkshakes.com. "Twelfth Night debuted this summer to rave reviews all across the state,” director Chad … [Read more...] about UCA’S AST TO PRESENT ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ AT LANTERN THEATRE