UA Little Rock Announces Evenings with History 2024-25 Speakers

Sponsored by the University History Institute, the Department of History at UA Little Rock will host the annual Evenings with History lecture series featuring UA Little Rock faculty members and guest speakers who give presentations about historical topics. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Evenings with History 2024-25 Speakers”

UA Little Rock students from Professor Maureece Levin's Archaeological Investigations class excavate the site of the former Safeway ice cream plant near the Campus Garden. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Starts Community Archaeology Project to Uncover Local History

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has started a community archaeology project on campus, inviting local residents to join forces with students and faculty in uncovering the rich history of the area. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Starts Community Archaeology Project to Uncover Local History”

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UA Little Rock to Celebrate Reopening of Gallery One Sept. 12

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at UA Little Rock welcomes Amanda Burnham to campus on Thursday, Sept. 12 in celebration of her exhibition “Amanda Burnham: Y Tho” in the newly reopened Gallery One in the Fine Arts building. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Celebrate Reopening of Gallery One Sept. 12”

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UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs Director Unveils Photography Exhibition

Dr. Derek Slagle, the director of the School of Public Affairs at UA Little Rock, will have his photography on display in an exhibition titled, “Derek Slagle: Science of Conservation” at UA Little Rock’s Windgate Center of Art + Design. Continue reading “UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs Director Unveils Photography Exhibition”

Members of the Enamelist Society work on projects during a national conference and workshop hosted by UA Little Rock’s School of Art and Design. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock School of Art and Design Hosts National Enamelist Conference

The UA Little Rock School of Art and Design welcomed more than 130 people to campus for the biennial Enamelist Society Conference, bringing together artists, experts, and enthusiasts from across the country to celebrate and explore the art of enameling. Continue reading “UA Little Rock School of Art and Design Hosts National Enamelist Conference”

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UA Little Rock Welcomes Brian Young as New Gallery Director

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Brian Young as the new gallery director for the Windgate Center of Art + Design. Young brings more than three decades of experience in university galleries and archives to the role. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Welcomes Brian Young as New Gallery Director”

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CHASSE Announces September College Events

The College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE) at UA Little Rock has announced its scheduled events for the month of September during the fall 2024 semester. The lineup of events for the entire semester can be found on the college’s website. Continue reading “CHASSE Announces September College Events”

Photo of Clark Valentine by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock to Host Exhibition Featuring Valentine’s Work

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will host a faculty exhibition featuring the work of Clark Valentine, assistant professor of drawing in the School of Art and Design, beginning Aug. 19. Continue reading “UA Little Rock to Host Exhibition Featuring Valentine’s Work”