The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) announced its support of $137,000 over three years for the Graduation and Retention Interventions for Marginalized Men of Color and the College Transition Collaborative at the University of Central Arkansas. “The intent of the funding is two-fold,” said Angela Webster-Smith, associate vice president for Institutional Diversity. “By allowing UCA to … [Read more...] about UCA receives Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Grant
Concert Choir to perform Nov. 5
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Contact: Christina Madsen, (501) 852-2659; christinam@uca.edu John Erwin, (501) 450-5757; johne@uca.edu October 16, 2015 UCA CONCERT CHOIR PERFORMANCE SET FOR NOV. 5 By Flora Violleau College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Concert Choir will … [Read more...] about Concert Choir to perform Nov. 5
TEDx “Addiction” Salon on Oct. 19
TEDxUniversityOfCentralArkansas will hold the second TEDx Salon themed “Addiction” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 19 in the Doyne College of Health Sciences Auditorium. Lisa Ray, Director of UCA’s Addiction Studies Program, will host the event. The salon will entail two prerecorded TED talks followed by discussion about addiction and related topics, such as connection and … [Read more...] about TEDx “Addiction” Salon on Oct. 19
Homecoming Week 2015 includes Greek Village grand opening
The University of Central Arkansas celebrates the grand opening of Greek Village during Homecoming Week 2015. Homecoming Week 2015 is Monday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. The grand opening of Greek Village is Saturday, Oct. 31 at noon, followed by tours at 12:30 p.m. Greek Village opened in August 2015 and is home to the Panhellenic Council sororities—Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Zeta, … [Read more...] about Homecoming Week 2015 includes Greek Village grand opening
Core Performance Company presents ‘Gaman’ at Reynolds
CORE Performance Company presents four public performances of their new dance/theater work, Gaman/我慢、がまん in Arkansas this November. This richly layered evening-length performance of contemporary dance, art and music honors and remembers the U.S. citizens of Japanese descent who were interned on American soil during World War II. Of the 10 camps operated by the War Relocation Authority in the … [Read more...] about Core Performance Company presents ‘Gaman’ at Reynolds
Insurance Hall of Fame sold out for inaugural ceremony
The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame will induct its inaugural class before a sold-out crowd. The inaugural ceremony is 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 in the Farris Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. Arkansas insurance industry leaders, led by Steve Russell, president of Risk Services of Arkansas, established AIHF, which is housed in UCA’s College of Business. The … [Read more...] about Insurance Hall of Fame sold out for inaugural ceremony
UCA holds Family Day on Saturday
The University of Central Arkansas Office of Student Life, in partnership with the Office of the President, are excited to announce this year’s Family Day festivities. The event will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 on the football practice field located at the corner of Farris Road and Bruce Street. The entire UCA Community and their families are invited to enjoy this free … [Read more...] about UCA holds Family Day on Saturday
2015 Amigo Cup Soccer Tournament
The University of Central Arkansas will host Amigo Cup, the only statewide Latino youth soccer tournament aimed at encouraging Latinos to attend college. The tournament will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. The competition kicks off at 9 a.m. at the UCA soccer field located on the corner of Donaghey Avenue and Dave Ward Drive. The tournament was established to promote cultural exchange and … [Read more...] about 2015 Amigo Cup Soccer Tournament
Beach volleyball coming to UCA
Women’s beach volleyball is coming to the University of Central Arkansas after the Board of Trustees voted to add it as the 18th varsity sport at the university. The beach volleyball season is played during March and April and will begin at UCA in 2017, according to Dr. Brad Teague, director of athletics. “It's exciting to add a women's sport to our already very successful lineup of nine … [Read more...] about Beach volleyball coming to UCA
UCA Theatre to present ‘Radium Girls’
By Anastassiya Khvan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY—UCA Theatre will present Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 30, Nov. 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 31. The Radium Girls were female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch … [Read more...] about UCA Theatre to present ‘Radium Girls’