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Nominations are being accepted for the annual UCA Employee of the Year award. Awards will be given at the Service Awards Program in April 19, 2007. There are three options for nominating staff based on the staff person?s classification status. Any classified or non-classified full-time UCA employee with two years of continuous service as of December 31, 2006 is eligible to be nominated by … [Read more...] about Staff Senate accepting Employee of the Year Nominations

The University of Central Arkansas Chapter of the Humane Society is hosting ?Have A Heart: Valentine?s Day Fundraiser for Conway Animal Welfare,? now through Feb. 14.Individuals may honor their Valentine by supporting the local animal shelter. Donated items and financial contributions are being sought. Donors will receive a Valentine card where they can write in their Valentine's name, letting … [Read more...] about UCA Humane Society fundraiser

The University of Central Arkansas Office of International Programs has scheduled a host of events for International Week 2007, "New Century, Global Vision," Feb. 1-9. All events are free to the UCA campus and Conway community except the International Programs Banquet and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Tickets for the International Programs Banquet are $10 per student and $20 for faculty/staff and … [Read more...] about International Week 2007 events scheduled

The University of Central Arkansas will host the second annual Counseling and Psychology Students (CAPS) professional development workshop series, ?Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Your Most Difficult Cases,? presented by Dr. Kelly G. Wilson on Friday, March 23 at UCA. This workshop will present Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a unique, evidence-based, psychological … [Read more...] about UCA to host Mental Health Professional Development Workshop Series

The Department of World Languages is taking applications for the Robert and Carol Adcock Scholarship program for study abroad. These awards are given to UCA students minoring or majoring in a foreign language. Preference will be given to those planning to teach. Recipients must be enrolled in an academic course of study during the time of their travel. Scholarships may be awarded for a summer, … [Read more...] about Study Abroad Scholarship Available

University of Central Arkansas students kicked off the school?s centennial year celebration with a bang. Fireworks danced in the sky above Estes Stadium Thursday as part of a student-organized centennial celebration kick-off event prior to the UCA Bears basketball game against Southeastern Louisiana. Thousands of UCA students donning purple t-shirts flooded onto the football field before their … [Read more...] about Students kickoff UCA centennial celebration with fireworks display

A keepsake, 12-month calendar celebrating the university?s centennial anniversary is available for purchase in the UCA Bookstore, located in the Student Center, while supplies last. The calendars are $10 each and feature stunning current photography highlighting the UCA campus as well as historical photos and information. … [Read more...] about UCA Centennial Calendars Available

The University of Central Arkansas Division of Academic Outreach and Classicfare Catering are announcing the Only You 2007 Valentine?s Day Celebration for Sweethearts. Each year UCA hosts this event for the community. This year?s theme is romance from the 1950s and ?60s . Classicfare has arranged a special menu for the evening and the Academic Outreach staff has planned the atmosphere and … [Read more...] about A Celebration for Sweethearts

The University of Central Arkansas has announced the 2007 Insurance Education Institute. The institute is designed for junior high and high school teachers who teach a course leading to a high school diploma. Funding is provided by the Insurance Education Institute and covers the costs of registration, graduate credit, on-campus room and board and classroom materials for individuals selected to … [Read more...] about UCA to Host Insurance Education Institute for Teachers

The University of Central Arkansas has announced the 8th Annual High School Football Coaches Clinic. The clinic is designed for high school coaches who desire to learn ways to enhance their football coaching skills and methodologies. The UCA High School Football Coaches Clinic is the only clinic of its kind in central Arkansas. The two-day clinic will be offered Feb. 23-24 at the Brewer-Hegeman … [Read more...] about UCA Gearing Up for 2007 High School Football Coaches Clinic