PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 12, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Gayle Seymour, (501) 450-3295; gayles@uca.edu COMMUNITY MURAL SCHEDULED FOR DOWNTOWN CONWAY CONWAY — Work is about to begin on a second community mural for downtown Conway after the Conway City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to match a grant from the Mid-America Arts … [Read more...] about UCA alumnus to lead downtown mural project
UCA Presents ‘Western Gazes Upon China’
CONWAY – The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Central Arkansas continues the "Exploring Our World" series with a free public lecture on the reception of Chinese philosophies and religions by European scholars. The lecture, Western Gazes upon China, will be held Tuesday, April 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center located on the UCA campus. A panel of faculty … [Read more...] about UCA Presents ‘Western Gazes Upon China’
Corporate representatives speak to students
Corporate representatives came to UCA to speak to students in communication and public relations classes at Thompson Hall as part of the annual “Exploring Your Career Field Day” on Friday, April 5. Over 50 students heard from company representatives who spoke about what is expected of students who apply for professional positions offered in the various corporations after graduation. The … [Read more...] about Corporate representatives speak to students
Inaugural Communication Week set for April 15-18
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 9, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Nelle Bedner, (501) 450-5601; nelleb@uca.edu INAUGURAL COMMUNICATION WEEK SET FOR UCA By Spencer Mercy College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Department of Communication will host the first Communication Week on … [Read more...] about Inaugural Communication Week set for April 15-18
Percussion Ensemble sets April 17 concert
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 8, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Blake Tyson (501) 450-5263; btyson@uca.edu PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE SET FOR APRIL 17 CONCERT By Spencer Mercy College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Percussion Ensemble will be in concert on Wednesday, April 17, in … [Read more...] about Percussion Ensemble sets April 17 concert
Board discusses retention and graduation rates
Student retention and graduation rates became the focus of much of the discussion during the UCA Board of Trustees budget workshop on Friday, April 5. The board met to discuss the budget for the next academic year, 2013-2014. They reviewed a variety of potential budget scenarios that included tuition increases and other budget modifications. During their discussion, the board also discussed … [Read more...] about Board discusses retention and graduation rates
UCA launches academic service learning program
The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) will launch its first academic Service-Learning program to advance student learning and make a positive impact on Conway and surrounding communities. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich classroom learning, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen … [Read more...] about UCA launches academic service learning program
UCA Film Festival set for April 26
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION April 3, 2013 CONTACT: Joe Dull, (501) 852-2377; jdull@uca.edu UCA FILM FESTIVAL SET FOR APRIL 26 By Callie France College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The annual UCA Film Festival, featuring films by undergraduate students in digital filmmaking at the University of … [Read more...] about UCA Film Festival set for April 26
UCA Board to meet for workshop
The UCA Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 in the Board of Trustees Conference Room in Wingo Hall for a budget workshop. A copy of the budget booklet can be found at the following link: https://uca.edu/budget/files/2012/01/FY14.pdf The board also will have a short action agenda at the beginning of the workshop. … [Read more...] about UCA Board to meet for workshop
UCA Theatre to Present Rock & Roll Musical
UCA Theatre will present Spring Awakening by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik on April 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30 pm in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center on the campus of UCA, 201 Donaghey in Conway. Spring Awakening is a landmark musical which blends morality, sexuality, and rock & roll in a powerful performance as it celebrates the unforgettable … [Read more...] about UCA Theatre to Present Rock & Roll Musical