By Dahlia Davis Office of University Marketing and Communications University of Central Arkansas graduate student Alyssa Frisby has been named a recipient of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s Colonel Filomena Manor Memorial Scholarship. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is the largest provider of dietetic scholarships, awarding $500 to $10,000 in … [Read more...]
UCA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GAINS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
By Emma Fodor Office of University Marketing and Communications The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors has welcomed five new members. Jack Bell ’77, Paul Bradley ’06, ’10, Kim Crissler ’84, ’95, Wes Dyson ’08, Maria Kramer ’14, and Lori Melton ’85 are the latest additions to the board. Bell, who is chief of staff for the city of Conway, has been involved in … [Read more...]
CALLED TELECONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees will meet in a called teleconference at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6. Media and guests may call in to the meeting by dialing (855) 332-4181 and using access code 4503173. A printable copy of the agenda can be found at www.uca.edu/botagenda. For more information, contact Amanda Hoelzeman at ahoelzeman@uca.edu or (501) 852-2659. … [Read more...]
UCA PROFESSOR WRITES CHILDREN’S BOOK ON MASK-WEARING
By Travis Gupton Office of University Marketing and Communications With a world still in a pandemic because of COVID-19, one of the big topics is the use of a mask to help protect against the virus. As K-12 schools reopened, University of Central Arkansas biology professor David Dussourd wanted to assist parents and teachers explain mask-wearing to youngsters. Dussourd recently … [Read more...]
UCA STUDENTS SHARE FIRST-TIME VOTING EXPERIENCE IN PBS SERIES
By Dahlia Davis Office of University Marketing and Communications Five University of Central Arkansas students are featured in Arkansas PBS’ “You Decide” social media series exploring the experiences of first-time voters. In collaboration with UCA Vote Everywhere and the UCA Student Government Association, the “You Decide” civics education campaign focuses on students Layla Holloway, Ron … [Read more...]
TIM WISE TO VISIT UCA AS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
By Travis Gupton Office of University Marketing and Communications Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer and anti-racist educator, will visit the University of Central Arkansas on Nov. 16-17 as an artist-in-residence. Wise will host a public lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 on “Interest Convergence in a Time of Pandemic and Police Brutality: How COVID and Growing Authoritarianism Provide an … [Read more...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: NOV. 2, 2020
Update regarding COVID-19 from President Houston Davis to students, faculty, and staff As we near the end of the fall semester and finals week, I know some of you have been concerned about finding quiet, socially distanced places to study on campus, both individually and as small working groups. Today, I am happy to share a few updates regarding study locations, as well as several important … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST VIRTUAL TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Workshop to focus on students’ needs in virtual and hybrid learning environments The University of Central Arkansas will present a virtual professional development series for K-12 educators on Saturday, Nov. 14. The workshop series will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Participants can attend at no cost; however, registration is required. Visit https://uca.edu/education/dipd/ to … [Read more...]
REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL AT UCA PRESENTS KEVIN SPENCER MAGIC
The University of Central Arkansas’s Reynolds Performance Hall will welcome famed illusionist and performing artist Kevin Spencer on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21. An educator, teaching artist, researcher, award-winning film producer, speaker and entertainer, for more than 25 years Spencer toured the world with one of the largest and most successful theatrical illusion productions in the … [Read more...]
UCA NAMES MARY BANE LACKIE VICE PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
The University of Central Arkansas has named Mary Bane Lackie as its new vice president of University Advancement and president of the UCA Foundation. She officially assumed the role on Oct. 15. Lackie brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education to this role. During her career, she has held critical positions in enrollment, admissions, housing and residence life, international … [Read more...]
