Jim Brosam, who has been director of the University of Central Arkansas Office of Communications the last three years, will become the school's director of International Programs on May 1. Brosam said of his new position, "President Hardin understands the importance of the internationalization of a college campus and the necessity of student diversity. International Programs will work hard to … [Read more...] about Brosam to head International Programs
UCA staff picnic
The annual UCA staff picnic will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 26 on the McAlister Lawn (rain location is East McCastlain). The picnic is free for all staff, but to ensure an accurate head count, everyone must pick up a ticket before Monday, May 24. Tickets may be picked up at the following locations: Physical Plant - Debbie Edgmon Doyne Health Science - Pat Poindexter Main … [Read more...] about UCA staff picnic
Pinchback shows how math applies to daily life
A common question math teachers face is how can the concepts students learn be applied to daily life. Dr. Carolyn Pinchback, professor of mathematics education at UCA, has found that the best way to answer that question is by showing students potential real life examples, and she has learned that integrating literature into lesson plans is the key to doing just that. As part of her … [Read more...] about Pinchback shows how math applies to daily life
Baum Gallery receives educational award
At the 2004 Arkansas Museums Association conference in March, the Baum Gallery of Fine Art received the 2004 Educational Program of the Year Award for the January seminar "Ownership and Advocacy: The Logistics of Preserving Arkansas' Post Office Murals." The seminar was organized to encourage informed advocacy for the care and preservation of Arkansas? nineteen WPA-era post office murals. It … [Read more...] about Baum Gallery receives educational award
Academic Honors Convocation
The 33rd Annual Academic Honors Convocation was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 18, in the Reynolds Performance Hall. President Lu Hardin and Provost Gabriel Esteban recognized this year's graduates from the Honors College and the departmental Undergraduate Scholars program, as well as students earning Presidential Scholar status in the previous calendar year. The major award winners … [Read more...] about Academic Honors Convocation
Librarian fights book censorship
Fighting on the front lines for public access to offensive materials doesn?t seem like a routine job, but that?s exactly what librarian Ellen Johnson is prepared to do every day. After teaching second grade during the 1960s in Austin, Texas, Johnson became very interested in children?s books. ?I had always liked books and reading and thought that becoming a librarian would be quite … [Read more...] about Librarian fights book censorship
Employee of the Year Finalists Named
The UCA Staff Senate has named the finalists for the 2004 Employee of the Year award. This year?s nominees are: Terry Brewer, Operations Manager for Computer Services Terry Brewer has been employed with Computer Services for 22 years. During that time, Brewer has been involved with upgrading the mainframe server and the optical scanner. Brewer says that he keeps up with the computer … [Read more...] about Employee of the Year Finalists Named
Campus blood drive
The last Blood drive of this school year will take place Friday, April 16; Monday, April 19; and Tuesday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in front of the Student Center - and all donors will be given free baseball caps! As you may know, blood levels in our area are in short supply so this blood drive is extremely important! Please give blood! Sponsored … [Read more...] about Campus blood drive
Conway recognized as ?City of Colleges?
On Wednesday, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a flag-raising ceremony to officially declare Conway the ?City of Colleges.? Representatives from the University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College and Central Baptist College were on hand as each flag was raised to the tune of each school?s alma mater. The presidents of each school Lu Hardin, UCA; Tim Cloyd, Hendrix and Charles … [Read more...] about Conway recognized as ?City of Colleges?
Choir reception to be held
President Hardin is pleased to host a reception honoring the UCA Concert Choir's recent award-winning performance at the Riva Del Garda International Choral Competition in Italy. The reception will be held: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 X-Period (1:40-2:30 pm) Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall Members of the UCA community are cordially invited to drop by and congratulate our choir students and … [Read more...] about Choir reception to be held