PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION September 17, 2012 Contact: Dr. Linda Hsu, (501) 450-5765, lindah@uca.edu THE YING QUARTET TO BE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE OCT. 3-4 By Paige Turner College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Ying Quartet will be in residence at the University of Central Arkansas Oct. 3-4, … [Read more...] about The Ying Quartet to be in residence Oct. 3-4
“Best Of” Screening of UCA Films Sept. 20
The University of Central Arkansas host its first “Best of” Screening, featuring films produced by students at UCA in the last few years, at the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Thursday, Sept. 20. The 7 p.m. event is free and open to the public. Joe Dull, associate professor of digital filmmaking, notes that UCA students who have directed these films have worked hard and are sure to … [Read more...] about “Best Of” Screening of UCA Films Sept. 20
UCA to Host Amigo Cup Soccer Challenge
The third annual UCA Amigo Cup Soccer Challenge is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 30 on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. at the Bill Stephens Track and Soccer Complex located at the corner of Donaghey Avenue and Dave Ward Drive. There will be campus tours, Mexican food vendors and Latino music during the event. The tournament is free and open to … [Read more...] about UCA to Host Amigo Cup Soccer Challenge
UCA to Offer Free Lecture on Gender Roles
The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Central Arkansas continues the "Exploring Our World" series with a free public lecture on gender stereotypes in religion and popular culture. The lecture, Ain’t I A Man: If I Act Like A Woman and Think Like A Man? will be held Tuesday, Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center located on the UCA campus. A panel of faculty … [Read more...] about UCA to Offer Free Lecture on Gender Roles
“Best of” screening featuring student films set for Sept. 20
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION September 13, 2012 Contact: Joe Dull, (501) 852-2377, jdull@uca.edu “BEST OF” SCREENING FEATURING UCA STUDENT FILMS SET FOR SEPT. 20 By Paige Turner College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas host its first “Best of” Screening, featuring … [Read more...] about “Best of” screening featuring student films set for Sept. 20
UCA Among “Top Public Schools” in the South
The University of Central Arkansas ranks among the top 30 public institutions in the South, according to the 2013 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The annual rankings were released Wednesday. UCA ranks 26th in the category of "Top Public Schools" among regional universities in the South. Overall, UCA is 60th out of 95 private and public institutions that ranked in the … [Read more...] about UCA Among “Top Public Schools” in the South
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Del McCoury Band set for Sept. 30 concert
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450-3682; jerryb@uca.edu September 11, 2012 PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, DEL MCCOURY BAND TO VISIT REYNOLDS SEPT. 30 By Carissa Gan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) and The Del McCoury Band … [Read more...] about Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Del McCoury Band set for Sept. 30 concert
Lecture Examines Comics as the Ninth Art
Dr. Matthew J. Smith, comics expert and graphic novel specialist, will give the lecture “Beyond BIFF! BAM! POW! Reclaiming Comics as the Ninth Art” on Monday, Sept. 17 as part of the UCA College of Fine Arts and Communication Artist-in-Residence program. The presentation is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the College of Business Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Smith, a … [Read more...] about Lecture Examines Comics as the Ninth Art
UCA to Host Open House for Bear Hall, EPIC Residential College
The University of Central Arkansas will host an open house for its newest residence hall and living and learning community on Sept. 13. The open house for Bear Hall and EPIC (Entrepreneurship, Public Scholarship, Innovation, Community Engagement) Residential College is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Guided tours will be available to the public. Bear Hall, a 120,000-square-foot, five-story … [Read more...] about UCA to Host Open House for Bear Hall, EPIC Residential College
Artsfest in Conway returns for sixth year
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Jim Wiltgen (501) 339-3569; wiltgen@hendrix.edu September 7, 2012 ARTSFEST IN CONWAY RETURNS FOR SIXTH YEAR By Dannielle Douglas and Zachary O’Neal College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY – The Conway Alliance for the Arts (CAFTA) will host the sixth annual ArtsFest, … [Read more...] about Artsfest in Conway returns for sixth year