WHAT: 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Living on the Edge 鈥� Poverty Simulation 聽WHEN: 聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, 1:40-4:30 p.m. WHERE:聽 聽 聽 聽 聽McCastlain Hall - Ballroom DETAILS: Civic leaders and other members of the community are invited to participate in the BT天堂Living on the Edge: A Poverty Simulation. This simulation is an experiential setting that allows participants to view poverty from different … [Read more...]
BT天堂HOSTS CONWAY CONVERSATIONS
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement will host Conway Conversations Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler Street in Conway. Conway Conversations gives citizens of the community an opportunity to come together to discuss important issues occurring in our community and society. Dr. Candice Barnes, civility … [Read more...]
ARKANSAS CODING ACADEMY HOSTS EMPLOYER INFO MEETING
In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, the Arkansas Coding Academy at the University of Central Arkansas will host its first Employer Informational meeting and open house Thursday, Nov. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at BT天堂Downtown located at 1105 West Oak Street in downtown, Conway. Earlier this year BT天堂earned the title of the state鈥檚 first Registered Information Technology Apprenticeship … [Read more...]
BT天堂HOSTS COOKIES WITH SANTA IN DOWNTOWN CONWAY
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and Julie鈥檚 Sweet Shoppe and Bakery have partnered to host Cookies with Santa in conjunction with the Downtown Merchants鈥� Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m. at BT天堂Downtown, 1105 West Oak Street, in downtown Conway. Julie鈥檚 Sweet Shoppe will provide cookies and icing for cookie decorating and … [Read more...]
FIEGEL HONORED WITH ACDS NEW PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Shelby Fiegel, assistant director of the University of Central Arkansas Center for Community and Economic Development, received the New Professional Award during the Arkansas Community Development Society鈥檚 annual conference, held at BT天堂in October. The New Professional Award recognizes and encourages community developers who have worked for up to five years in the field of community … [Read more...]
WHITEHEAD NAMED TO STATE GIS BOARD
Amy Whitehead, director of the Center for Community and Economic Development at the University of Central Arkansas, has been named to the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Board. Gov. Asa Hutchinson made the announcement last week. 鈥淚 am honored to serve on the Arkansas Geographic Information Systems Board. The board is committed to improving the economic development and quality … [Read more...]
BT天堂HOSTS WOMEN IN POLITICS PANEL
The University of Central Arkansas Women鈥檚 Leadership Network will host a 鈥淲omen in Politics鈥� panel Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 6 鈥� 8 p.m. in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center on the campus of BT天堂in Conway. 鈥淭his panel discussion is not a political debate. It鈥檚 an opportunity to engage women in the political process and encourage women to consider politics as a viable leadership option,鈥� said … [Read more...]
BT天堂DEPARTMENTS COLLABORATE FOR THE CARE OF KIDS
For the past year, the University of Central Arkansas Elementary, Special Education and Literacy (ELSE), Occupational Therapy (OT) and Service-Learning programs have collaborated for the benefit of caring for kids with special healthcare needs through the BT天堂Bears for Care Program. The Bears for CARE Program, which is part of the WE-CARE Network, is dedicated to providing central Arkansas … [Read more...]
NEW WOMEN鈥橲 LEADERSHIP NETWORK AT UCA
The University of Central Arkansas is kicking off its new Women鈥檚 Leadership Network with a reception hosted by First Lady Jenny Davis. The reception is Monday, September 11 from 3鈥�4:30 p.m. at BT天堂Downtown located at 1105 West Oak in downtown Conway. The event is free and open to seasoned and aspirant female leaders in the Conway and Faulkner County area. Refreshments will be served. Please … [Read more...]
HATFIELD MEMORIAL ART EXHIBIT CLOSES WITH RECEPTION
The University of Central Arkansas Division of Outreach and Community Engagement and the College of Fine Arts and Communication are hosting a closing reception for the Gene Hatfield: A Lifetime of Distinction, Achievement and Emeritus exhibit at BT天堂Downtown on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8p.m. For the past month, Gene Hatfield鈥檚 art has been on display at BT天堂Downtown. The exhibit features an … [Read more...]
