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2012 Humanities Fair at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾

The 2012 Humanities Fair will be held on Thursday, November 8 at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center at ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair is open to high school students and their teachers to enable students to experience attending humanities courses in a university setting. Students will have their choice of attending sessions conducted by ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ professors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, … [Read more...]

Journalism students to cover Election 2012

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 19, 2012 CONTACT: John Gale, (501) 450-3162; jgale@uca.edu ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ JOURNALISM PROGRAM TO COVER ELECTION NIGHT 2012 By Mary DeLoney College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Students from the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Journalism program will be at the Faulkner County Courthouse on Nov. 6 to … [Read more...]

Straight No Chaser sold out; tickets may become available

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION October 22, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450-3682; jerryb@uca.edu A CAPPELLA GROUP STRAIGHT NO CHASER SET FOR REYNOLDS DATE  By Carissa Gan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Straight No Chaser, a professional a cappella group, will perform at a sold-out … [Read more...]

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ to Host 2012 Family Day

The ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ campus will see a carnival-like atmosphere on Saturday as the university hosts the 2012 Family Day, a day in which students, parents and children can take advantage of free food, games and ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Bears football. The tailgating for the Bears game that starts at 6 p.m. will begin at noon and the concessions and games for Family Day will begin at 2 p.m. on the practice field west of Estes … [Read more...]

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Alum Voted HGTV Fan Favorite

Kellie Clements has come a long way since the days of redecorating her Barbie’s doll house. Clements, who received her degree in interior design from ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ in December 2001, was one of the four finalists in last season’s HGTV Design Star. She was voted the Fan Favorite by viewers and had the opportunity to film her own HGTV online show. Clements returned to the show for its Design All Stars … [Read more...]

Shrek the Musical sold out; tickets may become available

PRESS RELEASE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION OCTOBER 15, 2012 CONTACT: Jerry Biebesheimer, (501) 450-3682; jerryb@uca.edu  SHREK THE MUSICAL SOLD OUT AT ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ By Carissa Gan College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — Shrek the Musical will come to a sold-out Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central … [Read more...]

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Theatre to Present Comedic Fare

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Theatre will present The Beaux’ Stratagem by George Farquhar,  adapted by Thornton Wilder and Ken Ludwig, on November 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 pm in the Bridges/Larson Theatre of the Snow Fine Arts Center on the campus of ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾, 201 Donaghey in Conway.   Bawdy humor and spirited dialogue highlight this rollicking romp as two gentlemen search to find wealthy heiresses to regain their … [Read more...]

Board Approves OA Partnership, Names Distinguished Alumnus

The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday on a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Oxford American that will continue the partnership between the University and the nationally recognized publication. The new Memorandum of Understanding the board approved will obligate ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ to provide office space on campus and operational funds in the amount of $50,000 … [Read more...]

Scholarship to Help Bridge Gender Gap in Computer Science

Six University of Central Arkansas students have been awarded the 2012 Computer Science Female Freshman Scholarship to assist them in pursuing a career in the computer science and technology field. The scholarship is funded through the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Academic Alliance Seed Fund, a program designed to help bridge the gender gap in computer science … [Read more...]

Donors Honored for Generosity

University of Central Arkansas students shared personal testimonies about how the generosity of others changed their lives during the University of Central Arkansas Foundation’s annual scholarship reception. The reception, held each year, provides donors an opportunity to meet the students who have benefited from their contributions to ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾. Last year, the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Foundation awarded more than … [Read more...]