Hot Girl Walk Conway Runs University of Central Arkansas
CONWAY- Finding community in college can be quite the daunting task. However, thanks to University of Central Arkansas student Jacey Howerton, creating a “girl gang” only requires a pair of walking shoes. “Hot Girl Walks” originated from a viral TikTok trend, in which groups of women come together to take walks and talk with one another. It provides not only a great source of exercise, but an inexpensive way to gather with friends for quality time together. Howerton was familiar with the trend, but did not see anyone hosting a walk in the Central Arkansas area. She took it upon […]
UCA Hosts Two Filmmakers As Artists-In-Residence Michael ‘Nance Jordan’ Wright and Caro Posse
CONWAY— Husband-and-wife team Michael ‘Nance Jordan’ Wright and Caro Posse will be artists-in-residence on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the University of Central Arkansas. Wright and Posse will present a sneak preview of their new film “American Parent” at 7 p.m. in McCastlain Ballroom. Wright was the cinematographer for the movie, while Posse was the producer. Emily Railsback, assistant professor of film at UCA, directed the film. “Many of my student directors often express fear that a producer will take away their creative control in order to make money on a project. This couldn’t be farther from the truth when working […]
Reynolds Performance Hall Presents Kevin Spencer Magic
CONWAY — The University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall will hold performances by famed illusionist Kevin Spencer at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The show will last one hour and is appropriate for children and adults with sensory sensitivities and developmental or intellectual disabilities. Tickets are on sale now at $5 for children and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the Reynolds Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling UCA Ticket Central at 501-450-3265 or toll-free at 866-810-0012. “The Magic of Kevin […]
Organizations collaborate to release Entrepreneurship Policy Framework
Over 20 organizations across the state advocate for entrepreneurial policy CONWAY, AR – The Arkansas Entrepreneurship Policy Framework was released to advocate for Entrepreneurial policy change at the local, state, and national levels. Over 20 organizations across the state partnered to create the Policy Framework, which contains 56 recommendations for policymakers to lower barriers to entrepreneurship. The initiative was spearheaded by the Conductor and policy contributors include EforAll, The Generator, The Venture Center, Right to Start, Heartland Forward, The City of Conway, and the Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. In addition to advocating for policy change, […]
S3E2: Josh Mayfield Natural State Awareness Project
In today’s episode, we visit with Josh Mayfield of Natural State Awareness Project to talk about ways citizens can help keep our area clean and beautiful. SHOW NOTES https://www.instagram.com/jm4peace/ https://vimeo.com/710149188 Josh talks about how you can be a part of cleaning up your community.
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, Hendrix College visit this October
CONWAY, Ark. (September 1, 2022) – The nation’s Poet Laureate, Ada Limón, will read and discuss her work on Thursday, October 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Staples Auditorium on the Hendrix College campus. A book signing in Mills Lobby will follow the reading, and WordsWorth Books will sell select titles of Limón’s work. This event is free, open to the public, and no tickets or reservations are required. Ms. Limón’s staff requests that members of the audience wear masks. Limón is the author of six poetry collections, including The Carrying, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry; […]
Poet Laureate Of Arkansas To Visit UCA
Suzanne Rhodes First In A Series of Poetry Events CONWAY — Poet Laureate of Arkansas Suzanne Rhodes will visit the University of Central Arkansas for a poetry reading on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., in the Fireplace Room of McCastlain Hall. Sponsored by Slant, the Department of English’s journal of contemporary poetry, the reading is free of charge and open to the public. An informal reception with light refreshments will follow the reading. The reading will be the first in a proposed series of campus visits by distinguished poets. “Suzanne Underwood Rhodes was the natural choice to help us […]
Arnold Innovation Center Open for Business
Downtown Conway now home to new innovation center (CONWAY, ARK) – The Arnold Innovation Center, powered by Conway Corporation, is now open in downtown Conway. The space, named in honor of retired Conway Corp CEO Richard Arnold, is a membership-based space for startups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to launch, collaborate, and grow. The space is managed by the Conductor and will offer low-cost coworking space, rented desks, and meeting and event space. “The innovation center will become the epicenter of Conway’s startup community,” Conway Corp CEO Bret Carroll said. “This is an ideal location from a technology standpoint and […]