Screening, discussion set for Oct. 13 The University of Central Arkansas will host Daniel Junge, an Oscar-winning (two-time nominated) and Emmy-winning (six-time nominated) documentary filmmaker, for a one-day residency on Monday, Oct. 13, with events that include a discussion with students and a screening of his new film âI Was Born This Wayâ (2025). âWe are so excited to welcome Oscar … [Read more...]
Hot Springs Poet Laureate Kai Coggin to visit BTĚěĚĂfor fall residency
October events focused on creative writing, poetry The University of Central Arkansas will host Kai Coggin, inaugural Poet Laureate of the city of Hot Springs, Ark., from Oct. 7-21 with events focused on creative writing and poetry. The residency will include two student-focused writing workshops and a public poetry reading by Coggin at âThe AIDS Memorial Quiltâ opening reception and … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂto display panels from âThe AIDS Memorial Quiltâ in fall exhibition
Blocks honoring Arkansans to be on display Oct. 6-31 A portion of âThe AIDS Memorial Quiltâ will be on display in the University of Central Arkansasâ Reynolds Performance Hall lobby from Oct. 6-31. As part of the exhibition, two 12âx12â blocks honoring Arkansans lost to AIDS will be on view. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will host an opening reception and … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂDepartment of Government, Public Service, International Studies to recognize distinguished alumni
Sept. 18 honorees include Benjamin W. Hovland, Troy Braswell Jr. The University of Central Arkansas Department of Government, Public Service, and International Studies (GPI) will host its annual Distinguished Alumni Reception Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. at Buffalo Alumni Hall, 2490 Bruce Street, Conway. The department will honor two distinguished alumni â Commissioner Benjamin W. Hovland, … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂto host innovative fashion designer Korto Momolu as Artist in Residence
Multi-week residency begins Sept. 29, culminates Oct. 21 with unveiling of new panel to AIDS Memorial Quilt Distinguished fashion designer Korto Momolu will visit the University of Central Arkansas for a multi-week residency from Sept. 29 to Oct. 21 with an event schedule that includes instructive workshops and the unveiling of a new panel to âThe AIDS Memorial Quiltâ. The residency will … [Read more...]
Foley artist Katie Waters to visit BTĚěĚĂas Artist in Residence
Sept. 25 event to showcase unique art of creating sound effects for films The University of Central Arkansas will host professional Foley artist Katie Waters for a one-day residency Thursday, Sept. 25, with events that showcase the unique art of creating sound effects for films. Watersâ residency will invite the public to learn about the process of making sound effects through an … [Read more...]
Composer Bernadette Speach to visit BTĚěĚĂ for residency focused on Little Rock Nine opera
Residency to feature series of free public events Sept. 16-18 The University of Central Arkansas will host renowned composer, pianist and educator Bernadette Speach for a three-day residency Sept.16-18 highlighting her work on the opera âThe Little Rock Nine.â âI am so pleased to welcome Bernadette Speach to campus as we restart the momentum of âThe Little Rock Nineâ opera,â Dr. Donna … [Read more...]
Fall exhibitions âVital Signs,â âSymbiosisâ open at UCAâs Baum Gallery
Artist reception to be held Tuesday, Sept. 9 The University of Central Arkansasâs Baum Gallery will host an artist reception Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 4-7 p.m. for its two fall exhibits: âVital Signs,â a solo retrospective by Jessica Mongeon, and âSymbiosis,â a group exhibition that includes Lisa Krannichfeld, Emily Moll Wood, Yelena Petroukhina and Melissa Wilkinson. The works in both … [Read more...]
Deanâs List and Presidential Scholars announced for spring 2025
The University of Central Arkansas has announced the Presidential Scholars and Deanâs List for spring 2025. Recognition as a Presidential Scholar or Deanâs List scholar is based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year. Eligibility on the Deanâs List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a … [Read more...]
BTĚěĚĂSummer Theatre to present Ken Ludwigâs ‘The Three Musketeers’Â
In its second year of professional theater, the University of Central Arkansas Summer Theatre will open Ken Ludwigâs "The Three Musketeersâ on Friday, June 20, in the James M. Bridges Black Box Theatre in the Windgate Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Get ready for a family-friendly, action-packed adventure like no other! "The Three Musketeers" is a thrilling, fast-paced adaptation of … [Read more...]
