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
Festival to Celebrate State’s Literary Voice
The University of Central Arkansas Department of Writing will host the annual literary festival ArkaText Feb. 20-24. All events of the festival, which celebrates Arkansas's literary voice as well as student writers from UCA, are free and open to the public. The purpose of the festival is to celebrate all the great writing that gets done within the borders of this state and to commemorate … [Read more...] about Festival to Celebrate State’s Literary Voice
Arkansas College Art History Symposium to feature Virginia Tech scholar
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION CONTACT: Dr. Gayle Seymour. (501) 450-3295; gayles@uca.edu. February 16, 2012 Arkansas College Art History Symposium set for UCA By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas will host the 22nd Arkansas College Art History … [Read more...] about Arkansas College Art History Symposium to feature Virginia Tech scholar
Montana Repertory Theatre to present Doubt
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION February 16, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450‐3682; jerryb@uca.edu DOUBT: A PARABLE TO CONTINUE BROADWAY SERIES AT UCA By Rachel McAdams College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — The Montana Repertory Theatre will present the off-Broadway and … [Read more...] about Montana Repertory Theatre to present Doubt
Percussion Festival set for March 10
PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION February 16, 2012 Contact: Dr. Blake Tyson, (501) 450-5263, btyson@uca.edu UCA PERCUSSION FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 10 By Paige Turner College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office Conway — The UCA Percussion Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, in the Snow … [Read more...] about Percussion Festival set for March 10