Courtney Powell and Michael Schoultz have been named recipients of the Robert W. McLauchlin Graduate Scholarship for the fall semester at the University of Central Arkansas. Announcement of their selection came at a recent ceremony held in Wingo Hall on the campus.Powell has been a Speech-Pathology student and graduate assistant at UCA since graduating cum laude with her undergraduate degree from … [Read more...]
Presentations and Publications 10/9
The following presentations and publications were recently made by UCA faculty:Victor Puelo, Department of Economics, Finance and Insurance & Risk Management, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use their certified financial planner marks in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. John Watt, Department of Marketing and … [Read more...]
Scholarship available for native speakers of French
This spring, the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures will offer a Presidential Scholarship to a native speaker of French. All native French speakers on campus are invited to apply to work in the language lab and departmental office. Applicants must be full-time students and will be expected to work 15 hours per week. Deadline for applications is October 27, 2006. Call … [Read more...]
Ballet Folklorico Brings Mexico?s Cultural Dances to UCA Stage
Although she died in 2000, Ballet Folklorico?s founding artistic director Amalia Hernandez continued to research Mexico?s many native cultures and create new folkloric dances right up until her death. She left the company in the competent hands of her daughter, Norma Lopez Hernandez, who, along with her son, has kept a full company in residence at the Palacios de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, with … [Read more...]
French folk singer Eric Vincent to perform at UCA
French folk singer Eric Vincent will present two concerts at UCA during his 2006 tour. The performances will be at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Oct. 26, in Reynolds Performance Hall. The concerts are free and opent to the public. No tickets required. High school and university French teachers are invited to bring their students. Parking for buses is available. Teachers wishing to bring a group of … [Read more...]
MBA Scholarship Golf Classic set for Homecoming
The College of Business Administration at the University of Central Arkansas will host the 6th annual MBA Scholarship Golf Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Conway Country Club. For the first time, the golf classic will be a part of UCA's Homecoming Week. Sign in for the four-person scramble begins at 8 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $100 per person in advance and $125 … [Read more...]
UCA sets fourth consecutive enrollment record
The University of Central Arkansas has set another record enrollment this fall of 12,400 students, making UCA the second largest college in Arkansas. Since Lu Hardin assumed the presidency in September 2002, UCA has added nearly 4,000 students, increasing from 8,500 students to 12,400 students. This represents a 46 percent increase in four years.?I am very pleased at where UCA?s enrollment stands … [Read more...]
Majors Fair set for Oct. 5
The 9th annual Majors Fair is set for Thursday, Oct. 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Representatives from the academic departments will showcase their majors, programs and achievements in a ?fair? atmosphere with games, door prizes and refreshments. The Majors fair is sponsored by the Academic Advising Center, the Division of Undergraduate Studies, and the six … [Read more...]
Faculty Grants 9/15
The following faculty and staff have recently received grant funding:Nelda New, Department of Nursing, recently received a $500 grant for a pilot project developing and evaluating a co-created diabetes mellitus self-management education intervention. The grant is funded by the Arkansas Community Foundation through the Arkansas Nurses Foundation. Tina Mankey, Department of Occupational Therapy, … [Read more...]
Presentations and Publications 9/15
UCA faculty and staff recently made the following presentations, publications, etc.: Tina A. Mankey, Department of Occupational Therapy, presented a workshop titled ?Sensory Integration for Learning & Development: A Collaborative Approach? to a group of occupational therapists, physical therapists, & speech pathologists in Jonesboro in July. Mary Sue Passe-Smith, Department of Geography, … [Read more...]
