MEDIA ADVISORY UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SEPTEMBER 30, 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. BEAR FACTS DAYS ANNOUNCED CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the Bear Facts Days … [Read more...] about Bear Facts Days announced
UCA hosts breakfast for nonprofit agencies
The Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at UCA in partnership with United Way of Central Arkansas will host a breakfast and informational meeting for local nonprofit agencies at 8:30 on Wednesday, October 2 in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. The purpose of the breakfast is to give nonprofit agencies an opportunity to exchange ideas and dialogue about their need for community … [Read more...] about UCA hosts breakfast for nonprofit agencies
UCA dedicates two sculptures
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas will dedicate two sculptures that were carved from a diseased oak tree at 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room. Gary Keenan, a tree sculptor from Des Moines, Iowa, carved a life-sized bear from the base of the tree. The sculpture sits outside Wingo Hall. Ring of Peace was carved from an eight-foot section cut from the top … [Read more...] about UCA dedicates two sculptures
Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band set Oct. 15 concert
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Sept. 23, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Ricky Brooks, (501) 450-5764; rickyb@uca.edu WIND ENSEMBLE/SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT SET FOR OCT. 15 By Callie Sterling College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas’s Department of Music will host a Wind Ensemble and … [Read more...] about Wind Ensemble/Symphonic Band set Oct. 15 concert
Gallavan receives Kappa Delta Pi Honor
Nancy Gallavan, professor, College of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, has been selected as an inaugural member of the Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) and will be inducted at their 49th Biennial Convocation October 24-26, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. The Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter is a new Honorary Chapter that honors men and women who have made significant and longtime … [Read more...] about Gallavan receives Kappa Delta Pi Honor
Interactive sculptures to be installed during ArtsFest
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Sept. 23, 2013 CONTACT: Barclay McConnell, (501) 450-5793; barclaym@uca.edu AWARD-WINNING INTERACTIVE SCULPTURES TO BE INSTALLED DURING CONWAY’S ARTSFEST By Kathy Kelly College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Baum Gallery of Fine Art at the University of Central Arkansas will present … [Read more...] about Interactive sculptures to be installed during ArtsFest
UCA Information Nights
The University of Central Arkansas will host six Information Nights for prospective students and families across the state of Arkansas. Information Nights provide an opportunity for prospective students and their families to meet with admissions staff, current UCA students, UCA alumni, and representatives from academic units, financial aid, housing and residence life, and Schedler Honors … [Read more...] about UCA Information Nights
UCA’s CDI receives Governor’s Quality Award
Conway—UCA’s Community Development Institute-Central (CDI) was awarded the Commitment Level, Governor’s Quality Award at the GQA Awards Celebration held September 16 at the Marriot Hotel in Little Rock. This award is CDI’s second consecutive award from the Governor’s Quality Award Program. CDI was recognized for implementing quality organizational principles in areas such as leadership, customer … [Read more...] about UCA’s CDI receives Governor’s Quality Award
Amigo Cup Winners
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas hosted the fourth annual Amigo Cup Soccer Challenge on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex. The event drew approximately 650 attendees. The winning teams are as follows: Men’s First Place: Imperial – Benton, AR Men’s Second Place: Independiente FC – Rogers, AR Men’s Third Place: Pumas – Muskogee, OK Women’s First … [Read more...] about Amigo Cup Winners
Partnership for Transition to Teaching hosts Meet and Greet
Contact: Carolyn C. Williams 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035 Phone 501-450-3627 PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSITION TO TEACHING HOSTS MEET AND GREET CONWAY – The UCA Partnership for Transition to Teaching: Planning and Advisory Team will host a Meet and Greet Meeting for 54 prospective candidates for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 4:30 pm at … [Read more...] about Partnership for Transition to Teaching hosts Meet and Greet