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ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PUBLIC PHASE

Largest fundraising effort in university history 

WHO:     President Houston Davis
                 Members of the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Board of Trustees
                 Vice President of University Advancement Mary Lackie

WHEN:  ÌýÌýnoon, Friday, April 9, 2021

WHERE:ÌýÌýHarding Centennial Plaza and Fountain

DETAILS:
The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees and President Houston Davis will host a special celebration to announce the public phase of the largest comprehensive capital campaign in university history. The event is at noon, Friday, April 9 at Harding Centennial Plaza and Fountain. Virtual attendance will be available at uca.edu/campaign. 

Speakers include Davis, Kay Hinkle, chair of the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Board of Trustees; Mary Lackie, vice president of University Advancement; and other special guests. 

The occasion will be marked with high-energy performances from the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Bear Marching Band and several momentous announcements. Other events of the day include a campaign steering committee meeting at 10 a.m. and a dinner at 5 p.m. At 7 p.m., Saturday, April 10, ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ will host Laurels and Stripes, the university’s annual fundraising gala. Lavon Morton and Terri Harper Jordan will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award during Laurels and Stripes. The ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Alumni Association will also meet on Saturday at 10 a.m., and the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Bears Football team will host an intersquad match at noon on the Stripes. Members of the ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Board of Trustees are expected to be at these events.

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed at all events. Masks will be provided if needed.