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Writer and philosopher Andrei Codrescu will be the first lecturer in ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾'s Spring 2009 Artists in Residence program Feb. 3-4. Codrescu is a poet, novelist, essayist, teacher and lecturer. "We are ecstatic to have Codrescu visiting our campus," said Mark Spitzer, assistant professor of writing at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ and the faculty sponsor of the residency. "Andrei might be connected to the Surreal tradition, … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas today announced that it has initiated a year-long, campus-wide effort to study its athletics program as part of the NCAA Division I athletics certification program. The study will cover academic integrity, governance, and commitment to rules compliance, as well as a commitment to gender, diversity, and student-athlete well-being. While academic accreditation is … [Read more...]

Shelley Mehl has been appointed ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾'s interim vice president for institutional advancement. The appointment took effect on Jan. 1, 2009, and Mehl will remain in the position until a permanent replacement is selected. As assistant vice president for institutional advancement at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾, Mehl has directed the internal and external fund raising operations of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾'s advancement office since December … [Read more...]

David Cook, the recent winner of television's American Idol, will perform at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall. Tickets will be available for $10 for ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students beginning Monday, Feb. 2. The general public will be able to purchase tickets for $15 beginning Wednesday, Feb. 4. Tickets can be purchased at the Reynolds Box Office from Monday through … [Read more...]

Little Rock accountants Kevin and Michele Kemp have made a $25,000 pledge to the University of Central Arkansas Centennial Campaign and directed their gift to the university … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 886 students who qualified for the undergraduate Presidential Scholars List based on their academic performance during the Fall 2008 semester. "Qualifying as a ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Presidential Scholar is a remarkable achievement, because it requires a perfect grade point average," said ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Provost Lance Grahn. "We are proud that so many ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students … [Read more...]

The University of Central Arkansas today announced the names of 1,439 students who qualified for the undergraduate Dean's List based on their academic performance during the Fall 2008 semester. "The impressive number of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students qualifying for the Dean's List is an indication of the high level of academic commitment and achievement at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾," said ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Provost Lance Grahn. "It reflects not only … [Read more...]

Dr. Jefferson Davis Farris, Jr., the sixth president of the University of Central Arkansas, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. He was 81. The funeral is set for Monday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs. Visitation will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial gifts be directed to the University of Central … [Read more...]

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾'s Minority Student Services and the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ President's Office will present the Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Friday, Jan. 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Student Center Ballroom. The program will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it will include an address by Wendell Griffen, the former Arkansas Court of Appeals judge. A continental breakfast will be … [Read more...]

It is the policy of the university not to close due to bad weather when students are on campus. Instruction and support operations will continue. University personnel are expected to be at work when the university is open. Each employee must exercise judgment as to when it is safe to travel. For additional information, please refer to ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾'s Inclement Weather Policy. … [Read more...]