Roger Pauly, associate professor in the Department of History, will give a presentation on the historical events that inspired HBO’s popular series “Game of Thrones.” The presentation will be held in the College of Business Auditorium on Tuesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
UCA TO PRESENT SEVENTH GIRL POWER IN STEM DAY
The University of Central Arkansas will present the seventh annual Girl Power in STEM on Friday, April 26, on the UCA campus. Girl Power in STEM allows eighth-grade Arkansas girls to experience hands-on learning opportunities related to careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Participants will spend the day learning from female professionals and UCA students. This … [Read more...]
UCA’S BRUNER ELECTED TO METROPLAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Moriah Bruner, project coordinator for the Center for Community and Economic Development in the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas, has been appointed to a four-year term on Metroplan’s Livable Communities Regional Advisory Committee. Metroplan, the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization under Title 23 of the United States Code, serves as … [Read more...]
UCA PHYSICAL THERAPY PROFESSOR RECEIVES CATHERINE WORTHINGHAM FELLOW AWARD
Dr. Nancy Reese, professor and chairperson of the University of Central Arkansas Department of Physical Therapy, was recently named a 2019 recipient of the Catherine Worthingham Fellow Award by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She will be honored at APTA’s NEXT 2019 Conference and Exposition in Chicago June 12-15. UCA faculty responded to the news with many heartfelt … [Read more...]
JESSE ORTH TO BE AT UCA FOR SPRING FLING RECITAL APRIL 11
By Andrew Tucker College of Fine Arts and Communication Office CONWAY — Dr. Jesse Orth, instructor of tuba and euphonium at the University of Northern Iowa, will spend three days on the University of Central Arkansas campus this month and present a recital as part of the Tuba-Euphonium Spring Fling on April 11. The concert, free and open to the public, is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Snow Fine Arts … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE TO OPEN 13TH SEASON JUNE 7
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre announces its 13th season of professional theatre will run June 7-July 7. Performances of Shakespeare’s raucous comedy “The Comedy of Errors,” his complex and intriguing “Macbeth,” the beloved musical “Guys and Dolls,” and a family adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” will be presented in Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas … [Read more...]
UCA HOSTS HUMAN LIBRARY EVENT
The University of Central Arkansas will host the Human Library in Torreyson Library on the UCA campus on Tuesday, April 9 from 1:40-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Human Library, a worldwide project that originated in Copenhagen in 2000, is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. People … [Read more...]
GRAY RECOGNIZED BY ARKANSAS CENTER FOR NURSING
Rebecca Gray, clinical instructor, School of Nursing, has been named to the 2019 Arkansas 40 Nurse Leaders Under 40 by the Arkansas Center for Nursing. This recognition identifies, celebrates and encourages exemplary dedication and leadership in the nursing profession. Recipients are selected through a highly competitive nomination process that focuses on their commitment to excellence, leadership … [Read more...]
UCA TO HOST OUTREACH 100 CELEBRATION; COMMUNITY INVITED
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement is celebrating 100 years of service on Friday, April 12 at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the UCA campus from 3-5 p.m., with opening remarks at 3:30 p.m. Event speakers include Dr. Houston Davis, UCA President; Jimmy Bryant, UCA Historian; Dr. Linda Beene, former dean of Academic Outreach; and … [Read more...]
MULTI-AWARD WINNING DAILEY & VINCENT TO PERFORM IN UCA’S REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
Hailing from world-famous stages such as Carnegie Hall and the Ryman Auditorium, Grand Ole Opry stars and multiple award winners Dailey & Vincent will appear at Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas on Sunday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. The duo is riding a wave of critical acclaim for their newest release, “Patriots & Poets,” as well as their nationally … [Read more...]
