The University of Central Arkansas Campus Master Plan Committee wants input from the campus community regarding a new Campus Master Plan, which is expected to be completed by February.The Campus Master Plan is a document that guides the university?s decisions about the use of its land, the location of its buildings, the navigability of its outdoor spaces and the face the campus presents to the … [Read more...]
International enrollment up 33% at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø
The University of Central Arkansas welcomed 100 new international students this semester from 29 different countries. This was up from 61 new international students one year ago.The overall international enrollment at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is 240 students, a 33 percent increase over last year's international enrollment of 180 students. This is also the highest international student population on 91³Ô¹ÏÍø's campus in … [Read more...]
91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty grant awards announced
The following grant awards were recently reported to the Office of Sponsored Programs:Dr. Barbara Clancy, Department of Biology, recently received a $104,024 grant to study the effects of adverse perinatal experiences on cortical organization. The grant is being funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Center for Research Resources, Biomedical Research Infrastructure Networks and the … [Read more...]
Presentations and Publications – 9/23
The following presentations, publications and accomplishments were submitted by 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty and staff:Carol Ann Fitzgerald, Oxford American, and Gary Powell, Department of Speech and Writing, were recently awarded fiction writing art fellowships by the Arkansas Arts Council. The awards ceremony will take place at the Peabody Hotel in Little Rock in October. Governor Mike Huckabee will present … [Read more...]
World Languages seeks native German speaker for language lab
Each spring semester, the department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers a Presidential Scholarship to a native speaker of French, German or Spanish. In the spring, the department is inviting native German speakers on campus to apply to work in the language lab and departmental office. Applicants must be full-time students and will be expected to work 15 hours per week. The … [Read more...]
Major?s Fair set for Oct. 6
The 9th annual Majors Fair has been set for Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Student Center Ballroom. Student are invited to attend the fair from 12:30-3 p.m. Representatives from the academic departments will showcase their majors, programs, achievements and other highlights in a ?fair? atmosphere complete with games, door prizes and refreshments. The Major?s Fair is sponsored by the Academic Advising … [Read more...]
TOXIC AUDIO to perform at Reynolds Sept. 29-30
TOXIC AUDIO, a five-member vocal band, opens the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Public Appearances 2005-2006 Season with three shows on Thursday and Friday, September 29-30, in Reynolds Performance Hall. Using nothing but the human voice, this a cappella ensemble creates high-energy performances of contemporary pop songs and timeless classics. Tickets are on sale now for the two 7:30 p.m. performances. In addition, a 10 … [Read more...]
91³Ô¹ÏÍø dedicates Harding Centennial Plaza
Hundreds from the University of Central Arkansas community turned out Tuesday, Sept. 20, as 91³Ô¹ÏÍø President Lu Hardin dedicated 91³Ô¹ÏÍø?s new signature landmark Harding Centennial Plaza. The plaza is named in honor of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni Rush and Linda Harding of Little Rock. Last October the Hardings gave $1.2 million to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. It was the largest single gift in 91³Ô¹ÏÍø history. The gift was divided between … [Read more...]
91³Ô¹ÏÍø to observe Constitution Day on Thursday
On Thursday, Sept. 22, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø will celebrate the 218th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a forum, ?The U.S. Constitution: Past and Present? during X-period in Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall. President Lu Hardin, Dr. Don Whistler (Political Science), Dr. Kim Little (History), and Dr. Tom McInnis (Political Science) will address the historical roots, basic principles, and … [Read more...]
91³Ô¹ÏÍø to join Southland Conference in 2006
A much-anticipated move to Division I-AA in athletics at the University of Central Arkansas became a reality on Thursday, Sept. 15. During a special meeting of the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Board of Trustees, Southland Conference Commissioner Tom Burnett extended an invitation to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø to join the Southland Conference after receiving unanimous approval from the Conference Board of Directors. ?It was pretty clear to our … [Read more...]
