The 2013 Welcome Week kicks off on Sunday, August 18 with freshmen moving into their residence halls and a new way of getting them there. This year’s Move-In Day is split into two groups, one from 8 a.m. to noon and the second from noon to 4 p.m. The first group includes freshmen moving into Baridon, Bear, Carmichael, Conway, and Hughes halls and the second group includes freshmen moving into … [Read more...]
Delegation from Argentina visits UCA
The University of Central Arkansas Office of International Engagement hosted the Argentina Education and Culture Delegation recently. Members of the delegation arrived on Monday, July 29 and departed on Friday, August 2. Delegation members included: • Dr. Maria Cristina Camacho - Advisor to the Secretary of Labor and Education. Government of the City of Buenos Aires. • Dr. Jorge L … [Read more...]
27th Annual CDI concludes with awards ceremony
Over 100 community leaders from Arkansas and surrounding states participated in the 27th annual Community Development Institute (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. The event, held July 29-August 2, concluded with a special graduation and awards ceremony. The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation was honored with the Friend of Community Development Award, offered each year to an individual or … [Read more...]
UCA to host summer commencement
Summer commencement for the University of Central Arkansas will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 9 at the Farris Center. Degree candidates can pick up cap and gowns and stage cards by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013. Approximately 425 undergraduate and graduate degrees will be conferred to degree candidates from all colleges. Students will line up at the Lewis Science Center before … [Read more...]
Psi Chi Chapter receives award
The UCA Chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, was awarded the Ruth Hubbard Cousins Chapter Award at the Psi Chi/American Psychological Association National Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii. Shawn Charlton, associate professor of psychology, was awarded the Advisor of the Year. The UCA Psi Chi chapter was founded in 1970 and has inducted 773 members. Minimum … [Read more...]
Parking on campus
Due to the HPER Center expansion and property purchases, some parking lots have been closed and additional lots have been added. The 2013 fall semester will begin with 25 more parking spaces than the same time last year. Additional lots should be open by mid-fall. President Tom Courtway asks for patience during this academic year as the HPER Center expansion and other projects are completed. … [Read more...]
Professor appointed to foundation board
Patty Phelps has been appointed to the Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation Board. The Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation secures funding and manages endowment programs that advance the goals of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. The Foundation provides scholarships and grants to educators in their pursuit of excellence. “I am delighted and honored to be asked … [Read more...]
Students take ARK Challenge
Three students from the University of Central Arkansas are participating in the ARK Challenge for a chance to earn $150,000 in business funding. Matthew Bowlin, Luke Pittman and Lukas Deem, all from Conway, are members of the Impulsive team. Other team members are Dan Fisher, associate professor, and Jon Ulrich, a program developer. They developed Impulsive, a mobile application that acts as a … [Read more...]
UCA to study expanding existing health care programs
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) is developing a comprehensive plan to respond to the increasing demand for high quality health care services in Arkansas. This plan builds upon UCA’s historically strong health professional programs and includes aggressive growth of programs in nursing and physical therapy. The university is exploring the creation of a center for preventative and … [Read more...]
Graduates are encouraged to order regalia online
As UCA transitions bookstore providers, graduates are encouraged to order their regalia online. The Registrar's Office says that in accordance with academic tradition, all degree candidates are to be robed in a black cap and gown. There are several companies available that provide these products. However, Herff Jones is the only provider that currently has the Graduate School color schemes. All … [Read more...]
