UCA News

For the two weeks, UCA students will be phoning alumni and friends to ask for their financial support in the UCA Foundation?s fall phonathon. Money raised during this vital effort provides scholarship, program and operating funds for the UCA Foundation, and gives aid for faculty and staff development. Pledges made during the phonathon can be applied to areas of support as the donor wishes. … [Read more...]

The Arkansas Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) awarded its Carol Glenn Scholarship this fall to a University of Central Arkansas student for the first time. Previously, the scholarship was available only to students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Recipients of the scholarship are graduate students pursuing a master of science degree in training … [Read more...]

The UCA Faculty Senate focused its Thursday meeting on addressing several concerns brought to them at faculty meetings late last month. Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Rita Fleming addressed the faculty concerns about fringe benefits. Fleming distributed information that compared this year and next year?s premiums. Premiums QualChoice?s point-of-service medical insurance will … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas will sponsor a benefit golf tournament for Robert Moore on Monday, Oct. 4 (tee time is 2 p.m.) at Plantation Golf Club in Mayflower. Moore, a UCA history major, was injured during his practice teaching while coaching a baseball game in Mayflower. Proceeds will help purchase a piece of medical equipment for Robert. For more information, contact Darrell … [Read more...]

The UCA Staff Senate is sponsoring a tailgate party beginning at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 25, on the football practice field before the UCA-Valdosta football game. Staff, faculty, students and their families are invited to come and enjoy free hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks as guests of the UCA Staff Senate. Staff volunteers are needed to work as ticket-takers and ushers at the game … [Read more...]

The UCA Department of Music is proud to present a faculty concert at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 in the Recital Hall of Snow Fine Arts Center. The concert features 10 faculty members, two graduate assistants, and a guest bassoonist. The program includes "Suite from the Monteregian Hills for Brass Quintet," by Morley Calvert; "Partita in A Minor for Solo Flute," by J. S. Bach; "Corker for … [Read more...]

It's time for the 3rd Annual National Women's Health and Fitness Day! Join the celebration in the HPER Center gym from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Fitness Center and Health Promotion and Wellness are inviting the entire UCA community, men, women, students, staff and faculty, this year to celebrate "Fitness Fits Everyone." The Health and Fitness Day event will include various health … [Read more...]

As in the past, UCA as a community will be doing our part to help our local United Way chapter meet it's financial goals in order to provide the much needed services to the citizens of Faulkner County. UCA faculty and staff who are interested in serving on this year?s UCA United Way committee should call or email Jeff Pitchford at 450-3185 or jeffp@uca.edu. … [Read more...]

The Student Activities Board is proud to present the stars of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Colin Mocherie and Brad Sherwood will be performing their famous improv comedy at 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18 at Reynolds Performance Hall. Tickets are $15 for faculty, staff and general public and will be on sale beginning Wednesday, Sept. 29 at UCA Ticket Central located at Reynolds Performance Hall. … [Read more...]

The UCA Faculty Senate has invited Provost Gabriel Esteban to speak to the senators and faculty during the faculty senate meeting next Thursday about the proposed new Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action. Senators said faculty had expressed questions or concerns about the proposed new office. Late last month, faculty senators met with groups of faculty across campus to learn about … [Read more...]