Reynolds Performance Hall announces that Common has rescheduled his lecture at UCA to Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Due to a European tour planned by his record label, ARTium/Def Jam, Common will be touring at the time of the originally scheduled date of November 18, 2014. "On a positive note, we are thrilled that his re-scheduled lecture for February can now be incorporated with … [Read more...]
Live recording of “Tales from the South”
The University of Central Arkansas College of Fine Arts and Communication, with the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement present the live recording of famed radio program, “Tales from the South” beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday, September 29 on the lawn in front of McAlister Hall. A performance by Slings and Arrows will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the live recording. Food will be … [Read more...]
Board of Trustees to meet
CONWAY—The UCA Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall. The Board of Trustees will have lunch after the meeting on the second floor of Wingo Hall. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at the following link: www.uca.edu/botagenda. ### … [Read more...]
28th CDI concludes with ceremony
Conway –Over 100 community leaders from Arkansas and surrounding states participated in the 28th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. The event, held August 4-8, 2014, concluded with a special graduation and awards ceremony. Amy Whitehead, CDI Director, said, “Each year, the awards ceremony is one of the highlights of the Institute. It is always … [Read more...]
Summer Commencement
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas will hold its Summer Commencement at 7 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 in the Jeff Farris Health and Physical Education Center on the campus. University officials will confer 487 undergraduate and graduate degrees during the ceremony. UCA President Tom Courtway will deliver a challenge to the graduates. Dr. Steven Runge, executive vice president and … [Read more...]
UCA dietetic interns research communities across the state
CONWAY— The University of Central Arkansas Dietetic Internship Program is collaborating with the Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention’s Growing Healthy Communities to provide health assessments in 20 Arkansas communities. Through the internship, students use critical thinking skills to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities in their selected communities. The information gathered by … [Read more...]
Dream Team offers new alternative to mentoring
Conway, AR —The University of Central Arkansas’ e-Mentoring program, D.R.E.A.M. Team, presented to a standing room crowd of school administrators and elementary, middle, and secondary educators at the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators (AAAE) Conference in Rogers. The Diversity, Responsibility, Engagement, Academics, Mentorship (D.R.E.A.M.) Team is an Outreach-based program, … [Read more...]
UCA hosts 28th Annual CDI
Over 100 community leaders from Arkansas and surrounding states will meet at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) campus on August 4-8 to participate in the annual Community Development Institute (CDI). Taking place in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center, the event promises to be a unique educational experience for elected officials, economic development professionals, nonprofit managers and … [Read more...]
Board of Trustees called meeting
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference meeting at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22. The call will be placed in Room 210 in Wingo Hall on the campus. The call-in number is 1-855-332-4181 and the access code is 4503173. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at uca.edu/botagenda. … [Read more...]
UCA names chief of staff
CONWAY— University of Central Arkansas President Tom Courtway announced Thursday that Kelley Erstine will be joining the UCA executive staff effective September 1, 2014. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina, a position he has held since July 2008. Mr. Erstine, a native of Sheridan, Arkansas, is a 1979 graduate of UCA with a degree in … [Read more...]
