University of Central Arkansas nursing professor, Mary Garnica, has been selected to attend the inaugural Faculty Policy Intensive (FPI) program of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) scheduled for March 18 to March 21. During the four-day event in Washington D.C., faculty members have the opportunity to enhance existing knowledge of policy and advocacy through sessions that … [Read more...] about Nursing Faculty Member Selected to Attend Policy Session
Amy Grant set for April 2 concert
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 12, 2013 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450-3682; jerryb@uca.edu AMY GRANT SET FOR UCA CONCERT By Jeanette Anderton College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Amy Grant will visit the University of Central Arkansas for a concert in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance … [Read more...] about Amy Grant set for April 2 concert
UCA Professor Named ATE President
Nancy P. Gallavan, Ph.D., Professor of Teacher Education, College of Education, has been elected to serve as the 2013-2014 president of the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). The theme that Gallavan has chosen for ATE throughout 2013-2014 is “Advancing Teacher Education that Matters in Teaching, Learning, and Schooling” with strands examining characteristics of success, satisfaction, … [Read more...] about UCA Professor Named ATE President
Spring Break Safety Activities
Safe Spring Break 2013 will take place prior to students leaving campus for Spring Break (March 11-14). The events will consist of several activities designed to provide educational information to students in order to encourage responsible decision-making regarding alcohol and to prevent or reduce the risks involved in the college Spring Break experience. The university's Health and Wellness … [Read more...] about Spring Break Safety Activities
UCA Students Take Top Honors at Regional Competition
The University of Central Arkansas’s chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary organization for Financial Information students and professionals, earned a first place award this month at the organization’s 2013 Southwest Regional Conference in Dallas, Texas. UCA students, Amber Brewer, Kaci Burrow, and Kristen Flynn, were awarded first place in the Best Practices competition in the category of … [Read more...] about UCA Students Take Top Honors at Regional Competition
UCA Participates in College Goal Sunday
Trained and knowledgeable financial aid counselors will be on hand at the University of Central Arkansas from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 in the College of Business to help students and parents with the first step towards receiving grants and loans from the federal government to pay for college. College Goal Sunday on March 10 is the culmination of Say Go College Week and an opportunity for … [Read more...] about UCA Participates in College Goal Sunday
Graduate film screening set for March 30
PRESS RELEASE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 6, 2013 CONTACT: Dr. Bruce Hutchinson, (501) 450-3419; bruceh@uca.edu GRADUATE FILM SCREENING SET FOR MARCH 30 By Callie France College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas’s Digital Filmmaking graduate screening will be held on Saturday, March 30, at the Donald W. … [Read more...] about Graduate film screening set for March 30
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre to host Bard Ball on Saturday
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte, (501) 428-4165; mrmarotte@arkshakes.com March 4, 2013 ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TO HOST BARD BALL ON SATURDAY CONWAY — Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre will host its annual “Bard Ball” in Argenta Community Theater in North Little Rock on Saturday, March 9 from 7-11 … [Read more...] about Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre to host Bard Ball on Saturday
Steve Runge Named Provost and Vice President
Steven W. Runge was named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs today during a special teleconference meeting of the UCA Board of Trustees. Runge had served as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs since February 27, 2012. The board unanimously approved a resolution making the appointment. “It’s fun to know I’ll be able to continue working with these great people … [Read more...] about Steve Runge Named Provost and Vice President
Arkansas House to Recognize UCA’s Football Success
The University of Central Arkansas football Bears will be recognized for their 2012 successes, on and off the field, by the Arkansas House of Representatives on Thursday in Little Rock. State Representative David Meeks of Conway will run House Resolution 1015 during the Thursday meeting of the Arkansas House of Representatives. Rep. Meeks will introduce the resolution and welcome members of the … [Read more...] about Arkansas House to Recognize UCA’s Football Success