UCA Film Festival Set for May 3
By Jordan Ballentine and Jennifer Cranford, College of Fine Arts and Communication Media Office CONWAY — University of Central Arkansas film students will present their short films at the 14th annual UCA Film Festival on May 3 starting at 7 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Audience members can expect diversity among the filmmakers, genres and stories told. “There is a lot of talented people here with really strong visions and personal stories,” senior Film Club Supervisor Donavon Thompson said. “They’re going to tell those stories, and it’s good for us as […]
Meet your barista: Mary Mickler of Blue Sail Coffee
This month’s Meet your Barista is Mary Mickler. She’s a Senior at UCA and been a barista for Blue Sail Coffee for the past two years. One of my all-time favorite baristas is Mary Mickler. I was talking to a friend the other day and he said she had a heart of gold. I agree. Mary is truly the “pure in heart.” She always has a smile. She is a few weeks away from finishing her degree at UCA and we will miss her when she leaves. We will always have the memories of her smiling while making your pour […]
Q&A with Caleb Erwin of Deliver Hope Work Crew
Recently, I visited with Caleb Erwin, Crew Leader at Deliver Hope Work Crew about the new venture. The Deliver Hope Work Crew that offers lawn maintenance, hedge trimming + weed pulling, and Spring and Fall clean-ups. Caleb has been a resident in Conway for 10 years and you may remember him from his days of working at Blue Sail Coffee. We chat about the Deliver Hope Work Crew, what it is all about and how folks can use the service. What is the main goal of the DH Work Crew? The main goal is to get young men in the Deliver Hope mentorship […]
Conductor CEO Selected to Join US Delegation to Global Entrepreneurship Congress
Lane to serve as delegate and speaker at the Congress in Istanbul this month CONWAY— Kim Lane, CEO of the Conductor, has been selected to serve as a delegate and mentor to international startup community organizers at the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Istanbul. Lane is one of six experts throughout the United States who will train organizers of Startup Huddle, a program intended to help entrepreneurs around the world thrive by strengthening their local support networks. She also served as a delegate to the 2017 Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa. “I’m honored to serve as a mentor to the […]
Kick-starting Your Garden with Austin Yockey
Spring is finally here… Kind of. As we attempt to navigate weather that jumps from low 30s to high 70s, let’s try and remember that warm weather will (hopefully) be on the way soon. What better way to do that here in the Natural State than to start planning for your summer garden. Whether you’re a veteran gardener or have never gotten your hands dirty before, it’s a great time to be thinking about what you can plant and how to get the results you want. To get some helpful tips and insight, I interviewed Austin Yockey, an experienced sustenance farmer, […]
Applications Are Now Open For Brand Camp 2018!
Brand Camp: It’s marketing meets middle school for four fun days! This summer, middle school students will join the teams from Eric Rob & Isaac Advertising and the University of Central Arkansas’ University Relations & Creative Services Department to create a campaign for a delicious new menu item for Tacos 4 Life! Brand Camp is open to incoming 5th-7th graders. Students will have the opportunity to work with industry experts to get hands-on experience with brand development, write and shoot their own TV commercial, design their own custom swag and much more. “We’re passionate about igniting the creative spark in young […]
Children’s Advocacy Alliance hosts Heroes for Hope Race
Children’s Advocacy Alliance hosts the Heroes for Hope Race for National Child Abuse Awareness Month to raise funding for abused and neglected children Conway, Ar., March 20, 2018 – The 7th Annual Heroes for Hope Race hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Alliance will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018. All participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite superhero, because every child needs a hero but an abused or neglected child needs a superhero. “The Heroes for Hope Race is more than a race, it’s a time to support all of the kids in our community,” said Executive Director […]
UCA Presents Black Alumni Weekend
CONWAY—The University of Central Arkansas Black Alumni Chapter will host the third Black Alumni Weekend from April 13-15, 2018. The Black Alumni Chapter, an affiliate group of the UCA Alumni Association, was established in 2013 to foster a sense of community among UCA’s black graduates and the alumni community while working to advance the university’s mission. Black Alumni Weekend, which is held every other year, serves as a scholarship fundraiser. “It’s a celebration for the Black Alumni Chapter and for black alums to come back to UCA to reunite, reminisce and share stories about relationships that have made us forever […]