University Chorus to Perform 鈥淢otet Mania鈥� Nov. 18
The University Chorus will perform听鈥淢otet Mania鈥澨齛t the Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. A motet, traditionally a song of a sacred nature that could be used in a religious service, has gone through drastic changes since its inception.听鈥淢otet Mania鈥澨齱ill trace the evolution of the motet from the early Renaissance to the late Romantic time period. For more information, call (501) 450-5756 or e-mail 听rfisher@uca.edu.
Marching Band Fundraiser Scheduled for Nov. 21
UCA marching band will perform its fourth annual band extravaganza on Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. in Reynolds Performance Hall. 听Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students college and younger. George Mayo will emcee the show, which will feature drum line solos, flag twirling (featuring senior twirler Kerry Hawkins) and solos from other band sections as well. 听The band will play the pieces that were featured during this football season鈥檚 shows. For more information, call (501) 450-5764 or email rickyb@uca.edu.
Strategic Planning Meeting Nov. 22 in McCastlain Ballroom.
The Strategic Planning and Resources Council will hold a campus-wide meeting Nov. 22 on long term initiatives for the university. The meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. in the McCastlain Ballroom. Dr. Dave McFarland, an outside consultant, will facilitate the process. Proposed initiatives can be viewed at . 听
Fall 2010 BA/BFA Juried Senior Exhibition on Display
The fall 2010 BA/BFA Juried Senior Exhibition, an exhibition by graduating UCA art majors, will be available for viewing at Baum Gallery of Fine Art through Dec. 2. Hours for the Baum Gallery are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays for opening receptions. For more information, contact Barbara Satterfield, director of the Baum Gallery of Fine Art, at (501) 450-5793 or barbaras@uca.edu.
UCA Wind Ensemble Sets Winter Concert
The UCA Wind Ensemble will present an evening of music on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Performance Hall. The concert, free and open to the public, will feature a听鈥淵oung and Old鈥澨齮heme, with music composed as early as 1838 to music written in 2009. 听Composers range in age from 38 to one born in 1803. 听For more information, call (501) 450-5764 or email rickyb@uca.edu.
Madrigal Feaste Slated for Dec. 3 in McCastalain
The Madrigal Feaste, featuring the UCA Chamber singers, will return on Friday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 5 in McCastlain Ballroom.听 Seating will begin at 6:30. Tickets are $40. Guests will have their choice of prime rib, chicken florentine or a veggie plate. Call UCA Ticket Central at 听(501) 450-3265 for ticket arrangements.
Budget Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
The meeting dates for the Budget Advisory Committee have been set for the year. All meetings are open to the public. Upcoming committee meetings are: Dec. 9, Wingo 315; Jan. 13, Wingo 315; Feb. 10, Wingo 315; March 10, Wingo 315; and April 21, Wingo 315.听 Contact Lynn Burley, chair, at 450-3633 or lburley@uca.edu for more information.
Educational Seminars and Professional Development Schedule
Sexual Harassment
Dec. 9,听听 x-period, Student Center #214
Diversity
This year鈥檚 topic of discussion – Sexual Orientation
Dec.听 3, 9 鈥� 10:30 a.m., 听Student Center #215
听Dec. 7,听 2 鈥� 3:30 p.m., Student Center #215
Professional Development
Dec. 1, 听2-3 p.m., 听SC #213听听听听听听 Effective Power Points听听听听听听听
Whether presenting at a professional conference or educating your students or staff, power points are an effective means of disseminating information. This seminar will provide information on preparing effective power points. It will also present available tools you can utilize for special effect.