University of Central Arkansas

Dr. Catherine Acre, Department of Occupational Therapy, will soon become only the third Arkansan to have her name placed on the American Occupational Therapy Association's prestigious Roster of Fellows.

The purpose of the award is to recognize occupational therapists who, with their knowledge and expertise, have made a significant contribution to the continuing education and professional development of members of the association.

Individuals receive this honor because they have made a significant contribution to the profession. Acre has contributed through her years of service on the national association's Representative Assembly, activities in support of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, involvement in the Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association, and more recently, as an Occupational Therapy Examining Committee member for the Arkansas State Medical Board.

Dr. Acre has been a faculty member since 1987, and is a past recipient of UCA's Service Award.

UCA Public Appearances announces that two matinees for student groups are available during the spring of 2007.

On Friday, February 2, Soweto Gospel Choir will present a 1-hour matinee, starting at 11 am. The matinee will include 45 minutes of performance followed by a question and answer session with the audience. Soweto Gospel Choir, from South Africa, consists of 32 voices plus several drummers. It is a colorful, powerful a cappella performance choir, which was recently nominated for a Grammy award in the Best World Music Album for its latest CD, Blessed. More information is available at www.sowetogospelchoir.com.

The following faculty have reported presentations, publications, awards and honors:

Dr. Linda Musselman, associate professor and chairperson of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Central Arkansas has been accepted to a national leadership mentorship program that is sponsored by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.

Of the approximate 60 applicants for the program, Dr. Musselman was one of 15 selected. She was recently elected as chair of the national organization of Occupational Therapy Program Directors.

Dr. Neil Hattlestad, dean of the College of Health and Applied Sciences, called Dr. Musselman's acceptance to the program a "distinct honor for both herself and the University."

Everyone is invited to the Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 6 at 6:30 pm in Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center Rooms 5A-B. The event is free and open to the public.

Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community and culture. Come learn about the history, symbols and significance of this holiday. Logan Hampton, former director of UCA Minority Student Services will be the guest speaker.

For more information contact Wendy Holbrook, at 450-3135 or wendyh@uca.edu.