U.S. Representative French Hill invites the University of Central 海角社区 community to join him for a screening of the documentary 鈥淩osenwald: The Remarkable Story of a Jewish Partnership with African American Communities鈥� on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the College of Business auditorium. 鈥淩osenwald鈥� is the story of a Jewish-American businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald … [Read more...]
Filmmaker Elizabeth Wood to be in residence March 16
College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY 鈥� Filmmaker Elizabeth Wood will visit the University of Central 海角社区 as artist in residence March 16. Wood wrote and directed White Girl, her debut feature film that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Netflix will distribute it. Jennifer Gerber, assistant professor of digital filmmaking, is the faculty sponsor for the … [Read more...]
Art History Symposium set for March 10-11
By Austin DuVall College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY 鈥� The 26th annual 海角社区 College Art History Symposium, showcasing scholarly art historical research from college students across the state, will be held March 10-11 at the University of Central 海角社区 and will begin with a keynote presentation by Dr. Lawrence Waldron. On Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m., … [Read more...]
Poetry reading scheduled for UCA Downtown
By Logan Miller College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY 鈥� A poetry reading featuring 海角社区-based poets Terry Wright and Mark L. Beggs will take place Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. at UCA Downtown, 1105 W. Oak Street in Conway. Wright, dean of the University of Central 海角社区 College of Fine Arts and Communication, is the author of seven poetry books and chapbooks, … [Read more...]
UCA unveils a new bear
The University of Central 海角社区 unveiled a scaled model of a new bear that will be included in the design of the new Donaghey Hall. Introduced by sculptor and university professor, Bryan Massey, 鈥淥tis鈥� will hang from the side of Donaghey Hall once the building is completed. Named for Massey鈥檚 favorite character on the 鈥�60s sitcom, 鈥淭he Andy Griffith Show,鈥� Otis will be 15 feet long, eight … [Read more...]
Kris Allen added to TEDxUCAbears line up
Conway, AR 鈥� TEDxUniversityOfCentral海角社区 has announced that platinum-selling, singer-songwriter and winner of American Idol Season 8 Kris Allen has been added to the line-up for TEDxUniversityOfCentral海角社区. Allen will perform on Friday, March 4 at the University of Central 海角社区 on the Ida Waldran stage in Old Main during the TEDx event. Tickets to TEDxUniversityOfCentral海角社区 can … [Read more...]
UCA hosts Donaghey Hall announcements
The University of Central 海角社区 and President Tom Courtway will host a special unveiling regarding Donaghey Hall on Thursday, March 3. The unveiling and announcement will be at 1:40 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby. The university will also host a second showing of the unveiling at 4 p.m. at UCA Downtown at 1105 Oak Street. Both events are open to the public. Two or more Board of Trustees … [Read more...]
Teague receives national award from NACDA
University of Central 海角社区鈥� Athletic Director Dr. Brad Teague was named a 2015-16 Athletic Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) on Wednesday. Teague, in his ninth year at UCA, was one of 28 collegiate athletic directors from seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community Colleges). He was … [Read more...]
Crisis communication talk at UCA Downtown
By Logan Miller College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY 鈥� Dr. JJ McIntyre, associate professor in the University of Central 海角社区 Department of Communication, will deliver a presentation titled Crisis Communication in the New Normal on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the UCA Downtown location, 1105 W. Oak St., in Conway. McIntyre is an internationally published … [Read more...]
UCA unveils updated academic logo
An updated academic logo was approved by the University of Central 海角社区 Board of Trustees today and unveiled to students, faculty and staff. The reveal follows a months-long assessment of the University鈥檚 brand, communications and recruitment materials, as well as focus groups with prospective students, current students, administration, faculty and staff. 鈥淲e have developed a … [Read more...]
