Dr. Roderick P. Hart, dean of the College of Communication and professor of government at the University of Texas, Austin, will visit the University of Central Arkansas as Scholar-in-Residence for Civic Engagement Oct. 10-11. Hart will give a free public lecture, “Campaign 2012: Political Cynicism When We Need it the Least,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the College of … [Read more...]
UCA Receives Two Quality Awards by Governor
Two departments within the University of Central Arkansas have been awarded the Governor Quality Challenge Award by the Arkansas Institute for Performance Excellence. The award honors groups in the state striving for performance excellence. The Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the Community Development Institute-Central were presented the award by Governor Beebe at the 2012 … [Read more...]
UCA Honors College Challenge Week 2012: “Dear Mr. President:”
The University of Central Arkansas Honors College will present Challenge Week 2012 from Oct. 5 - 12. This year's theme, “Dear Mr. President:,” imagines a letter to the next presidential administration that asks for action on issues that affect all Americans regardless of age, ethnic origin, income level, region of residence or party affiliation. Presenters will focus on three key areas of … [Read more...]
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to perform Oct. 11
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION September 27, 2012 CONTACT: Dr. Ricky Brooks, (501) 450-5764; rickyb@uca.edu WIND ENSEMBLE, SYMPHONIC BAND TO PERFORM OCT. 11 By Carissa Gan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present a joint … [Read more...]
Mirazozo Luminarium Coming to UCA
The Baum Gallery of Fine Art at the University of Central Arkansas announces the upcoming installation of the Mirazozo luminarium on the UCA campus Sept. 27-29. A luminarium is an inflatable, building-sized sculptural environment created by Architects of Air, a design firm based in Nottingham, England. The design of the Mirazozo luminarium is based on gothic cathedrals and Islamic architecture … [Read more...]
Cotabish to Receive National Gifted Education Award
Dr. Alicia Cotabish, an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning in UCA’s College of Education, has been selected to receive the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Early Leader Award. The Early Leader Award is given to "an individual who has exhibited the highest and most consistent degree of leadership in the gifted education field since receiving his or her … [Read more...]
L’Elisir d’Amore to open Met series at UCA
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION September 20, 2012 CONTACT: Donna Lampkin Stephens, (501) 852-2599; donnals@uca.edu L’ELISIR D’AMORE TO OPEN MET SERIES AT UCA CONWAY — A new production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore will open the 2012-13 season of Captured Live from the Met @ UCA at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, in the Donald W. Reynolds … [Read more...]
Public Appearances season to continue with Rufus Wainwright
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION September 24, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450-3682; jerryb@uca.edu PUBLIC APPEARANCES SEASON TO CONTINUE WITH RUFUS WAINWRIGHT By Mary DeLoney College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright will continue the UCA Public Appearances … [Read more...]
UCA Officials Complete Emergency Response Training
The University of Central Arkansas recently completed training to prepare for possible natural and man-made disasters that may impact the campus. More than 200 UCA staff, faculty and administrators took part in National Incident Management System training. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a structured framework used nationwide by governmental and non-governmental agencies to … [Read more...]
Phi Alpha Theta, Mu Chapter, Wins Best Chapter Award for 2012
The University of Central Arkansas’s Mu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta has received the 2012 Best Chapter Award from Phi Alpha Theta, the American history honor society for undergraduates, graduates, and professors of history. The award is presented to those chapters that excel in promoting the mission of the national honor society at the local level. The Mu Chapter competed in Division IV, which … [Read more...]
