The University of Central Arkansas will host an open house on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the new UCA Downtown at 1105 Oak Street. UCA Downtown will be home to culinary, fine arts, technology and other community education and lifelong learning programs hosted by UCA. Located within walking distance to popular restaurants, shopping, Toad Suck Square and Simon Park, UCA Downtown … [Read more...] about UCA hosts open house for new downtown facility
Commencement set for Dec. 12
The University of Central Arkansas will hold Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12 in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center on the campus. Commencement for the College of Business, College of Education and the College of Fine Arts and Communication will be held at 10 a.m. Commencement for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and College of Natural … [Read more...] about Commencement set for Dec. 12
McNally to be featured in opera and social justice conversation
College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Terrence McNally, the Tony- and Emmy-winning playwright, will wind up his residency with the University of Central Arkansas’s College of Fine Arts and Communication on Dec. 4 with a conversation about the power of opera to tell important stories. “Contemporary Opera and Social Justice: An Interview with Terrence McNally,” will be … [Read more...] about McNally to be featured in opera and social justice conversation
UCA Chamber singers set Dec. 2 performance
By Flora Violleau College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Chamber Singers will perform Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The 7:30 p.m. concert, free and open to the public, will highlight the Christmas spirit by featuring a variety of carols. “People should come hear this concert if they would like to … [Read more...] about UCA Chamber singers set Dec. 2 performance
Students compete at Arkansas Student Congress
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...] about Students compete at Arkansas Student Congress
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...] about New Campus Recreation Director
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...] about UCA hosts Candlelight Gathering
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...] about Voices of Central Arkansas to be in concert Dec. 8
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...] about UCA Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band to perform Dec. 1
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...] about McNally work to be focus of Festival of One-Act Plays