Five University of Central Arkansas students recently earned Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) grants from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The students will work with UCA faculty on the following research projects:Kyle Basham of Mountainburg will work with Biology Associate Professor Steve Runge and Chemistry Associate Professor Patrick Desrochers in a research project … [Read more...]
Religious studies professor to lecture at UCA
Dr. Judith Plaskow, professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, will give a public lecture at UCA on Friday, Feb. 17. The title of the lecture is "Religious Freedom and Gay and Lesbian Rights." Plaskow's lecture will explore the variety of religious positions on homosexuality and discuss the appropriate role of religious discourse in the making of public policy.The lecture will take … [Read more...]
UCA to host International Week, Feb. 13-17
The University of Central Arkansas will celebrate International Week 2006, Feb. 13-17. The theme for this year?s cultural celebration is ?Crossing Cultural Boundaries.? A number of events during the week will focus on international education at UCA.The highlight of the week will be the International Programs Banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. The dinner will be held in the Brewer-Hegeman … [Read more...]
Faculty Grants 2/3
The following faculty recently received grants to aid in various research projects and programs:Craig Oppel, a graduate student in the Department of Biology, and Dr. David Dussourd have been awarded a $1,000 grant in aid of research from Sigma Xi. The grant will partially fun efforts to adapt a microwave extraction technique for mapping the spatial distribution of alkaloids in leaves and … [Read more...]
Presentations and Publications 2/3
The following presentations, publications and accomplishments were submitted by UCA faculty and staff: Sandra Olson, Torreyson Library, attended the Arkansas Library Association Mid-Winter Meeting on Jan. 20 in San Antonio, Texas. She is also running for a councilor position with the association and for the position of vice president/president-elect of the library support staff interest roundtable … [Read more...]
UCA announces new chief technical officer
The University of Central Arkansas has named John A. Gale as its first Chief Technical Officer. The office of CTO will work to set and prioritize technology goals, to establish and enforce technology protocols and to support the university?s strategic plans. Before assuming the role of CTO, Gale has served as the Director of University College at UCA since 2003. Additionally, he was project … [Read more...]
Small Business program earns national awards
The University of Central Arkansas Small Business Institute Program and its Small Business Advancement National Center (SBANC) received the Showcase Award at the recent annual joint meeting between the Small Business Institute and the United State Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship that was held in Tucson, Ariz. The Showcase Award recognizes SBI Programs and Directors for … [Read more...]
Adcock Study Abroad Scholarships
The Department of World Languages is accepting applications for the Robert and Carol Adcock scholarship program for study abroad. These awards are given to UCA students in foreign languages who plan to teach the language after graduation. Recipients must be enrolled in an academic course of study during the time of their travel. Scholarships may be awarded for the summer, semester or full … [Read more...]
Black History Month events scheduled
The UCA Office of Minority Student Services has scheduled the following events in commemoration of Black History Month:Chuck D From Public Enemy ?Race Rap and Reality? Feb. 1 7 p.m. Reynolds Performance Hall His message addresses weighty issues about race, rage and inequality with a jolting combination of intelligence and eloquence never seen before. Chuck D and Public Enemy were celebrated in … [Read more...]
UCA Theatre to present comedy
UCA Theatre will present ?Wonder of the World? by David Lindsay-Abaire at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13-17 on Centre Stage of the Snow Fine Arts Center. This madcap comedy follows Cass, who, after leaving her husband, decides to head to the honeymoon capital of the world, Niagara Falls. With a list of things she?s always wanted to do, Cass ventures into a wacky world of Barbie dolls, pickle barrels, and … [Read more...]
