PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 5, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450‐3682; jerryb@uca.edu PERCUSSION SENSATION STOMP SET FOR CONWAY DEBUT By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will make its Conway premiere at the Donald W. … [Read more...] about Percussion sensation STOMP coming to UCA
UCA Announces Fall 2011 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Dean's List for the fall semester. There are 1,280 students who are Dean's List recipients and 813 students who have been named Presidential Scholars. Recognition on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 grade point average with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 grade point … [Read more...] about UCA Announces Fall 2011 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List
Limited number of tickets remain for Bravo, Rick Steves
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION March 3, 2012 CONTACT: Lesley Allen, (501) 450-3293; lesleya@uca.edu. FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR BRAVO! FUNDRAISER By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Only a few tickets remain for the debut installment of Bravo!, a gala fundraising dinner to benefit the … [Read more...] about Limited number of tickets remain for Bravo, Rick Steves
Economic Study Shows UCA a Sound Investment
An independent economic impact study shows the average annual income due to activities at the University of Central Arkansas contributes $426.1 million to the university's six-county service area. "The Economic Contribution of the University of Central Arkansas" report was released today. Researchers looked at income generated by UCA operations, visitor spending, non-local students spending, … [Read more...] about Economic Study Shows UCA a Sound Investment
UCA Board Approves HPER Expansion Project, Campus Master Plan
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Friday that would allow the issuance of $15.5 million in auxiliary bonds to finance an expansion project for the Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Center. The project will add a swimming pool, additional exercise rooms, weight room space and lockers, racquetball courts, and student meeting space. The … [Read more...] about UCA Board Approves HPER Expansion Project, Campus Master Plan
Art of the Drum Set for Feb. 27
The University of Central Arkansas will welcome the Japanese drumming sensation, TAO's Art of the Drum, to the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on Monday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The event is part of UCA Public Appearances' Night Out Series. "Although there are lots of YouTube and live concert videos of Japanese drumming groups available, there is nothing like experiencing them live," said … [Read more...] about Art of the Drum Set for Feb. 27
Application Deadline for Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies Approaches
The application deadline for the second class of the University of Central Arkansas’s doctoral program in Leadership Studies is March 1. The interdisciplinary doctor of philosophy in the field of leadership is the only degree program of its kind in Arkansas and is unique to the region. The curriculum focuses on those skills that are most relevant to today’s leaders, including communications, … [Read more...] about Application Deadline for Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies Approaches
UCA to Host Arkansas Political Science Association Meeting
The UCA Political Science Department is sponsoring the annual meeting of the Arkansas Political Science Association on Feb. 24 - 25. The event begins at noon on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. The meeting will draw approximately 100 political scientists and students from Arkansas and surrounding states. Participants will discuss a variety of topics including the 2012 … [Read more...] about UCA to Host Arkansas Political Science Association Meeting
Baum Gallery sets student competitive exhibit
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION February 20, 2012 CONTACT: Barclay McConnell, (501) 450-5792; barclaym@uca.edu BAUM GALLERY TO HOST STUDENT COMPETITIVE MARCH 7-28 By Gavin Douglas Glenn College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Baum Gallery of Fine Art at the University of Central … [Read more...] about Baum Gallery sets student competitive exhibit
Rick Steves to be in residence, kick off Bravo! series
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION February 20, 2012 CONTACT: Dr. John Vanderslice, (501) 450-03653; johnv@uca.edu TRAVEL AUTHOR RICK STEVES TO BE IN RESIDENCE, KICK OFF BRAVO SERIES FOR UCA By Gavin Douglas Glenn College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Renowned travel author Rick Steves … [Read more...] about Rick Steves to be in residence, kick off Bravo! series