UCA Theatre major, Sara Sharos of Bentonville, was awarded the Society for Properties, Artisans, and Managers award for her properties design of UCA Theatre’s production of A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur at the Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)which was recently held in Shreveport, Louisiana at Centenary College. Ms. Sharos’ display and research was one of … [Read more...]
Day at the Capitol
The UCA Student Government Association has planned and is attending Day at the Capitol, which is an event that will bring college students from universities across the state to the State Capitol to voice their concerns about higher education funding and the Academic Challenge Scholarship. The event begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 6. Students will meet in the Capitol Rotunda. Student leaders … [Read more...]
STEM students at the Arkansas State Capitol
Over 80 students from 13 Arkansas universities and colleges will present posters highlighting their original research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on Friday, March 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda in Little Rock. As part of Arkansas STEM Posters at the State Capitol, students will present 50 posters from all areas of natural … [Read more...]
Ken Stephens to be inducted into the Arkansas Hall of Fame
Ken Stephens, a former UCA athlete and football coach who led the Bears to the NAIA national championship game in 1976 and four Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference titles during his 10-year tenure, will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb. 28. Stephens, currently assistant supervisor in the Office of Student Success, is among 11 inductees in the Class of 2014. The … [Read more...]
Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS FEBRUARY 21, 2014 CONTACT: Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Lewis Science Center to undergo expansion and renovation CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees approved a plan to expand and renovate the Lewis Science Center. The Board approved the addition of … [Read more...]
Bard Ball to benefit Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Feb. 19, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte, (501) 428-4165 mrmarotte@arkshakes.com ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE'S BARD BALL TO "SWING ALONG WITH SHAKESPEARE" IN ADVANCE OF 2014 SEASON CONWAY — Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will host its annual fundraiser, The Bard Ball, on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Arkansas College Art History Symposium set for March 13-14
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Feb. 18, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Gayle Seymour, (501) 450-3295; gayles@uca.edu ARKANSAS COLLEGE ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM TO FEATURE LITTLE ROCK CURATOR By Holly Morrison College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The 24th annual Arkansas College Art History Symposium will include … [Read more...]
UCA to host International Leadership Conference
Educational leaders from five continents and ten countries will converge at the University of Central Arkansas for the “Leaders of the World” International Leadership Program March 3—7, 2014. “‘Leaders of the World’ will bring extraordinary leaders from various countries to our campus to share their experiences and learn more about our university and community. We are honored to be offering … [Read more...]
Haifa Symphony Orchestra to visit Reynolds
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu February 18, 2014 HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO VISIT REYNOLDS By Stephen Simpson College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Tickets are on sale for the Haifa Symphony Orchestra’s concert at the University of Central … [Read more...]
UCA Percussion Festival
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Feb. 18, 2014 CONTACT: Dr. Blake Tyson, (501) 450-5263; blake@blaketyson.com UCA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL SET FOR MARCH 1 By Kathy Kelly College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Music, UCA Percussion Club and Dr. Blake Tyson, … [Read more...]
