The University of Central Arkansas hosted the first UCA Amigo Cup Soccer Tournament Sunday, Sept. 19. The tournament is part of Arkansas Celebrates Mexico 2010, a partnership between the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock, the city of Little Rock, the city of North Little Rock, the William J. Clinton Foundation, University of Arkansas at Little Rock and UCA to provide educational and cultural events recognizing the richness of Mexico’s history. The university held several events including an art exhibit.
The goal of UCA’s Mexican Bi-Centennial Celebration was to promote cultural exchange and the importance of higher education within the Latino/Hispanic community.
Mexican and Central American soccer teams from the Liga de Futbol Mex Ark as well as a team of international students from UCA competed in the tournament.
The tournament was organized by UCA and the League of United Latin American Citizens Conway Council 759. Visit UCA’s YouTube page to learn more about the event.
