Another big crowd of Bearbackers turned out Monday for the luncheon that is named for the group. Head Coach Clint Conque reviewed the Bears' overall sound defensive effort against North Alabama, ranked fourth in the nation. The Lions came back from a 6-3 halftime deficit to take a 31-12 win. ?Outside of about four plays, our defense played extremely well. We held an explosive offensive … [Read more...]
UCA Homecoming 2003
UCA Homecoming 2003 is this week. Homecoming T-shirts and event tickets are available in the Alumni Services Office at Buffalo Alumni Hall. T-Shirts this year are long-sleeve and white with purple and black graphics. The cost for each shirt is $10. The shirt is available in sizes from youth to XX-large. The annual homecoming party will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31 at the Agora in … [Read more...]
Baum Gallery to host alumni exhibit
Baum Gallery will host the first ever UCA Homecoming Alumni Art Exhibition this weekend to display the works of talented artists who are UCA alumni. The opening reception will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, in Baum Gallery, which is located in McCastlain Hall. The art will be available for viewing over homecoming weekend only. Viewing hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. … [Read more...]
Alpha Psi Omega to present haunted house
Alpha Psi Omega, UCA?s national honorary theatre fraternity, will present a Haunted House from 7 p.m.-10 p.m., on Oct. 29, 30 and 31 on Center Stage of the Snow Fine Arts Center on the campus of UCA. Guests will be led through a ?haunted theatre,? with approximately 14 rooms of frightening occurrences that are designed to both delight and terrify! Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for … [Read more...]
SGA to host forum with UCAPD
The Student Government Association invites the UCA community to visit with the UCA police to discuss current campus traffic and safety issues, UCA police policies and meet the officers who are here to serve and protect. The forum will be at X-period on Thursday, Oct. 30 in the Student Center Ballroom. Pizza and drinks will be served. For more information, call 450-5881. … [Read more...]
SGA openings for grad, post-baccalaureate students
The Student Government Association has openings for two graduate or post-baccalaureate students to serve with the association. Those interested in applying for one of the positions may pick up an application in the Student Center Room 207. Completed applications must be returned to the same office by Noon on Friday, Oct. 31. … [Read more...]
Faculty senate learns about health insurance options
The faculty senate learned about future health insurance options for university employees at their meeting on Thursday. Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Steve Wood announced that the fringe benefits committee had received 15 bids for next year?s insurance, 12 for self-insurance plans and three for fully-insured plans. ?While self-insurance looks good right now, it?s also kind of … [Read more...]
UCA picked third in GSC men's poll
The University of Central Arkansas men?s basketball team was picked third in the Gulf South Conference West Division in the preseason coaches' poll released Wednesday. The Bears, under the direction of new head coach Rand Chappell, are picked third behind No. 1 Henderson State (58 points), Chappell's former school, and No. 2 Delta State (57). Following the Bears (48) are Christian Brothers … [Read more...]
Sugar Bears top pick in GSC poll
The University of Central Arkansas Sugar Bears were picked to win the Gulf South Conference West Division and the overall tournament title by the league?s coaches, according to the preseason poll released Wednesday. Coach Ron Marvel's Sugar Bears, coming off an 28-6 season and an Elite Eight appearance, received 60 votes in the West Division poll. UCA was ahead of Henderson State (55), … [Read more...]
UCA receives grant for nurse educators
In order to continue educating nursing majors who will eventually go into the field and help ease the state?s burdensome nursing shortage, the state needs more educators to train future nurses. The UCA Department of Nursing was recently awarded a $27,728 grant to help encourage more students to consider the nurse education field. The Nurse Faculty Loan program, underwritten by the U.S. … [Read more...]
