By: Aurora King Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas Norbert O. Schedler Honors College will host its 2022 Challenge Week titled “The Mental Health Crisis: Finding Our Way” from Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28. Through the week’s events, students will draw on a variety of disciplines and practices to explore ways to understand and approach individual and … [Read more...]
UCA Downtown features Independent Living Services artists
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement in collaboration with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will host “Heroes,” an art exhibition featuring the works of artists with Independent Living Services, from Wednesday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Nov. 4. The exhibition is on display at UCA Downtown, 1105 West Oak St., on Wednesdays, Thursdays … [Read more...]
UCA physical therapy program welcomes esteemed pain specialist
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the University of Central Arkansas Department of Physical Therapy will host a special lecture from internationally known pain scientist and physical therapist Adriaan Louw, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Ida Waldran Auditorium from 1:40-2:30 p.m. The lecture, titled "Pain Science Science Education: How science is changing our approach to pain," is free, … [Read more...]
Alexander Markov To Be UCA Artist-in-Residence
By: Aurora King Office of Media Relations The University of Central Arkansas will host Russian American violinist Alexander Markov as artist-in-residence from Thursday, Oct. 27, to Sunday, Oct. 30. Markov will perform alongside students in UCA’s Department of Music at the Conway Symphony Orchestra’s Power, Mystery and Fate concert on Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Reynolds … [Read more...]
UCA alumna named 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year
Capri Salaam, a social studies teacher at North Little Rock Middle School, was named the 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year by the Arkansas Department of Education on Friday, Oct. 14. Salaam is a 2008 graduate of the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Salaam, a multi-classroom lead teacher, was one of four state semi-finalists for the award and was chosen by … [Read more...]
UCA presents ‘An Evening of David Ives One Acts’’
The University of Central Arkansas theatre program kicks off its 2022-23 season with “An Evening of David Ives One Acts” at the Bridges-Larson Theatre in Snow Fine Arts Oct. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. UCA students, faculty and staff can receive free tickets. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased online. Tickets may also be purchased at the Reynolds Box Office … [Read more...]
Frank Warren to bring ‘PostSecret Project’ to Reynolds Performance Hall
The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall welcomes bestselling author and founder of the PostSecret Project, Frank Warren on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. In this uplifting presentation, Warren will speak on PostSecret, sharing secrets, mental health, reducing stigma and building a community of support. Warren’s PostSecret Project is a growing collection of over one … [Read more...]
UCA to host fall senior art exhibit at Baum Gallery
The University of Central Arkansas will hold its fall senior art exhibit from Thursday, Nov. 3, to Friday, Dec. 2, at the Baum Gallery. The exhibit will showcase the work of seniors pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in art with an emphasis in fine art or art education or a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in studio art. The exhibit’s opening reception will be on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 4-7 … [Read more...]
UCA Foundation celebrates donors, students at scholarship reception
More than 365 people gathered to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy at the University of Central Arkansas’ annual scholarship reception hosted by the UCA Foundation. With a theme of “Legacy of Success,” the reception celebrated scholarship donors and the impact their gifts have had on both scholarship recipients and the university as a whole. The event provided an opportunity for students to … [Read more...]
UCA alumna publishes children’s book
Leigh Anne Fortner, a two-time UCA alumna, has recently published her second children’s book, with the proceeds earmarked for an Arkansas-based charity. Titled “Mariposa,” the book is about a tiny seed growing in the desert and its determination to survive in spite of the odds. Proceeds from the book will benefit Our House shelter in Little Rock. Fortner said becoming an author was not … [Read more...]
