UCA News
Newton named Vice President of Finance
Posted in Campus Life on November 24, 2009
Diane Newton has been named the new vice president of finance at the University of Central Arkansas.
Newton, who currently serves as vice president of business and administration at Lander University in Greenwood, S.C., will begin the post on Jan. 11, 2010.
Newton was among 30 applicants who applied for the position. A search committee narrowed the list to four finalists. Two finalists were recently interviewed for the post.
Newton, who currently serves as vice president of business and administration at Lander University in Greenwood, S.C., will begin the post on Jan. 11, 2010.
Newton was among 30 applicants who applied for the position. A search committee narrowed the list to four finalists. Two finalists were recently interviewed for the post.
Activist Rae Lewis-Thornton to Speak About Living with AIDS
Posted in Campus Life on November 17, 2009
Emmy award winning AIDS activist Rae Lewis-Thornton will be the guest speaker for the observance of World AIDS Day.
The event, "Catching, Coping and Conquering: The Fight Against HIV/AIDS," will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in Doyne Auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. The speech is free and open to the public.
The University of Central Arkansas Chapter of Keep a Child Alive and The Lambda Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are hosting the event.
The event, "Catching, Coping and Conquering: The Fight Against HIV/AIDS," will be held Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. in Doyne Auditorium on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas. The speech is free and open to the public.
The University of Central Arkansas Chapter of Keep a Child Alive and The Lambda Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are hosting the event.
Documentary Marks UCA's New Program
Posted in Campus Life on November 16, 2009
The acclaimed documentary film The Linguists will be shown at the University of Central Arkansas on Monday, Nov. 23 to mark the approval of the first linguistics degree program in Arkansas.
The 65-minute film will be shown at 7 p.m. in Stanley Russ Hall Room 103. The showing is free and open to the public.
The new linguistics degree, approved this fall, will enroll its first students at UCA in January.
The 65-minute film will be shown at 7 p.m. in Stanley Russ Hall Room 103. The showing is free and open to the public.
The new linguistics degree, approved this fall, will enroll its first students at UCA in January.
UCA Moves to Online Evaluations
Posted in Campus Life on November 13, 2009
University of Central Arkansas students will have a new method of evaluating instructors.
Beginning Nov. 23, evaluations will be available online.
The online survey allows students more time to respond and provides greater anonymity. Also, the online evaluation eliminates errors caused by manual processing, reduces paperwork, and streamlines the set-up process.
Beginning Nov. 23, evaluations will be available online.
The online survey allows students more time to respond and provides greater anonymity. Also, the online evaluation eliminates errors caused by manual processing, reduces paperwork, and streamlines the set-up process.
UCA Signs Covenant to Support Military
Posted in Campus Life on November 12, 2009
The University of Central Arkansas and the City of Conway have joined the 470 communities across America that have signed an Armed Services Community Covenant expressing their commitment in support of the military.
The University of Central Arkansas, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Conway vowed to build a partnership among various groups in support of service members and their families.
The community covenant was presented during UCA's annual Veterans Day Celebration at Estes Stadium on Nov. 11. Copies of the covenant will be on display in the Conway City Hall, the Conway Chamber of Commerce and other public buildings.
The University of Central Arkansas, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Conway vowed to build a partnership among various groups in support of service members and their families.
The community covenant was presented during UCA's annual Veterans Day Celebration at Estes Stadium on Nov. 11. Copies of the covenant will be on display in the Conway City Hall, the Conway Chamber of Commerce and other public buildings.
Salatin Closes Challenge Week
Posted in Campus Life on November 07, 2009
Renowned ecological farmer and author Joel Salatin discussed the government's role in farm politics and the recent movement toward healthier foods during the closing lecture of UCA Honors College Challenge Week.
Several hundred people attended the lecture at the Wally Hall Ballroom at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center on Nov. 12. The event was co-sponsored by Heifer International.
Salatin is the author of several books including Holy Cows and Hog Heaven, Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, and Family Friendly Farming. He and his family operate Polyface, Inc., a pasture-based organic farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
Several hundred people attended the lecture at the Wally Hall Ballroom at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center on Nov. 12. The event was co-sponsored by Heifer International.
Salatin is the author of several books including Holy Cows and Hog Heaven, Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal, and Family Friendly Farming. He and his family operate Polyface, Inc., a pasture-based organic farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.
UCA Becomes a Tobacco-Free Campus July 1
Posted in Campus Life on November 07, 2009
The University of Central Arkansas will become a tobacco-free campus beginning July 1, 2010.
The Board of Trustees approved a policy Nov. 6 that mirrors the state law that prohibits tobacco products on campus. The use of tobacco products will not be allowed on the grounds, any vehicle owned or leased by the university and all university-owned building including off-campus housing. The ban includes smokeless tobacco products.
Anyone using tobacco products on campus could face a fine from $100 to $500, according to the state law.
The Board of Trustees approved a policy Nov. 6 that mirrors the state law that prohibits tobacco products on campus. The use of tobacco products will not be allowed on the grounds, any vehicle owned or leased by the university and all university-owned building including off-campus housing. The ban includes smokeless tobacco products.
Anyone using tobacco products on campus could face a fine from $100 to $500, according to the state law.
UCA Hosts Community Tailgate for Veterans
Posted in Campus Life on November 06, 2009
Faulkner County veterans will be the guests of honor at a patriotic Community Tailgate as part of the University of Central Arkansas's annual Veterans Day celebration.
The Community Tailgate is slated for Nov. 11 outside of Estes Stadium.
UCA has acknowledged the contributions of service men and women since 1996. This year, the UCA community wanted to do more to thank veterans for their service.
The Community Tailgate is slated for Nov. 11 outside of Estes Stadium.
UCA has acknowledged the contributions of service men and women since 1996. This year, the UCA community wanted to do more to thank veterans for their service.
Honors College Leads Technology Workshop
Posted in Campus Life on November 05, 2009
The University of Central Arkansas Honors College recently hosted a technology workshop in Washington for the National Collegiate Honors Council.
The conference was held Nov. 1 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Washington, DC.
UCA Honors College has emerged as a nationally-recognized leader in online learning communities and project-based pedagogies and was selected to lead the workshop, said Rick Scott, dean of UCA Honors College.
The conference was held Nov. 1 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Washington, DC.
UCA Honors College has emerged as a nationally-recognized leader in online learning communities and project-based pedagogies and was selected to lead the workshop, said Rick Scott, dean of UCA Honors College.
Ten Compete in Miss UCA Scholarship Pageant
Posted in Campus Life on November 05, 2009
Ten women will be vying for the title of Miss University of Central Arkansas during the scholarship pageant Friday, Nov. 6 at Reynolds Performance Hall.
The pageant begins at 7:30 p.m. and is hosted by Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Tickets are $5 for students with their student ID card and $10 for the public. Tickets will be available at 5:30 p.m. the day of the pageant.
The pageant begins at 7:30 p.m. and is hosted by Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Tickets are $5 for students with their student ID card and $10 for the public. Tickets will be available at 5:30 p.m. the day of the pageant.