Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to swing through Dec. 9

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION November 20, 2013 CONTACT: Amanda Horton (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY TO SWING THROUGH UCA DEC. 9 By Holly Morrison College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party will be showing UCA its jazz moves … [Read more...]

Jazz Ensembles to perform Nov. 24

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Dr. Jackie Lamar (501) 450-5763; jackiel@uca.edu November 18, 2013 JAZZ ENSEMBLES TO PERFORM NOV. 24 By Stephen Simpson College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Jazz Ensembles will be in concert Sunday, Nov. 24, in the Snow Fine … [Read more...]

International Education Week

International Education Week, coordinated by UCA’s International Engagement, is a national event established to increase awareness about international cultures and encourage students to study and travel abroad. These events were organized with the help of EDGE Residential College, the Intensive English Program, and several international RSOs. Monday, November 18 "Going Global: A Study Abroad … [Read more...]

New Study to Focus on Economics of Educating Women in Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary PhD in Leadership (LEAD) program are working together with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas to examine the economics of educating women in Arkansas. This study will build upon previous findings by taking a new look at why women in Arkansas choose to pursue or not pursue higher levels of education. The study will … [Read more...]

Former lawmaker donates papers to UCA

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS NOVEMBER 11, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. Jimmy Bryant, director of archives and special collections, at jbryant@uca.edu or (501)- 450-3418. FORMER LAWMAKER … [Read more...]

Marcus Roberts Trio to perform in LR, hold UCA residency

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION November 7, 2013 MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO TO PERFORM AT SOUTH ON MAIN, HOLD RESIDENCY AT UCA  By Callie Sterling College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office LITTLE ROCK — The Marcus Roberts Trio will perform at South on Main in Little Rock at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and will be a guest … [Read more...]

UCA Board approves Greek Village project contracts, bonds

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS NOVEMBER 6, 2013 CONTACT: Jeff Pitchford, vice president for university and government relations, at jeffp@uca.edu or (501) 450-3185. Fredricka Sharkey, associate director for media relations, at fsharkey@uca.edu or (501) 450 -5114. UCA Board approves Greek Village Project Contracts, Bonds CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Board of … [Read more...]

University Chorus to perform Nov. 19

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION November 6, 2013 CONTACT: Sheri Cook-Cunningham (501) 450-5756; SCookcunningham@uca.edu UNIVERSITY CHORUS TO PERFORM NOV. 19 By Stephen Simpson College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas University Chorus will present its fall concert Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Journalist Lisa Ling to lecture Nov. 25

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION November 6, 2013 CONTACT: Amanda Horton, (501) 450-3682; ahorton@uca.edu. JOURNALIST LISA LING TO LECTURE NOV. 25   By Callie Sterling College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances season will continue with a lecture by Lisa … [Read more...]

Senior show to open Thursday at Baum Gallery

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION November 5, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Jeff Young, (501) 450-3113, jyoung@uca.edu; Barclay McConnell, (501) 450-5793, barclaym@uca.edu   BA/BFA EXHIBITION FEATURING 14 SENIORS TO OPEN THURSDAY By Brandon Riddle College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY – Works by 14 graduating art … [Read more...]