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Cedar Hill Football Players Signing Day
National Signing Day for the Cedar Hill Longhorns might have felt a little different without an overflow of students, teachers and press. However, the feelings of the young men that signed their letter of intent was still a joyful moment for them. Longhorn Head Coach Carlos Lynn narrated the event with a personal touch for each young man.
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Charles Esters III signs with Texas Tech Photo by John Askew
Defensive end Charles Esters III kicked off the event as he signed with Texas Tech University. Coach Lynn talked about how this young man is so well-rounded. Esters also played in the band, on the basketball team and has over a 3.0 GPA. Texas Tech is getting a fantastic young man. Esters has been a two-year starter and was an all-district performer.
(from left) Amanda Paladino, Lauren Schluterman, Joseph Langer and David Williams
The University of Central Arkansas Veteran Services Office recently received donations that helped to establish the Military Scholarship Fund.
Counseling Associates Inc. and Professional Counseling Associates, as well as Acxiom Corp., provided the funds to the campus Veteran Services Office. The fund will aid veteran students and families by bolstering emotional support and meeting their practical needs during the holiday season.
Lauren Schluterman, director of crisis and forensics for Arisa Health’s central region, presented checks on behalf of Counseling Associates Inc. and Professional Counseling Associates after contacting the Veteran Services Office about ways to support mental health for veterans at UCA.
Arkansas Cinema Society hires NWA program director; plans to open ACS office in the region
Kody Ford, a Fayetteville resident, UCA/University of Arkansas graduate and founder of The Idle Class magazine, will become ACS’ director of statewide outreach and educational programming/NWA program director. ACS plans to open an office in the Northwest Arkansas region and to launch a variety of efforts to foster the creative community there. From the release:
LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) will expand into Northwest Arkansas full-time in 2021. After growing roots in Central Arkansas, the organization plans to open an office and launch a variety of efforts to support filmmakers and the creative community in NWA. ACS recently hired Fayetteville resident Kody Ford as its new Director of Statewide Outreach and Educational Programming/NWA Program Director.
COVID-19 outbreak Updates
The University of Central Arkansas is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and is in regular contact with the Arkansas Department of Health. Outreach & Community Engagement is being proactive and canceling March and April events. Our team will assist in reserving alternative dates and will refund deposits if you choose to cancel.
As the situation continues to change rapidly, our top priority remains the health, safety and well-being of our community, on and off campus. For the most current information, please refer to uca.edu/coronavirus.
Follow UCA Downtown on Facebook or check uca.edu/downtown for updates. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to serving you in the near future.
Christina Muñoz Madsen, Editor
Music has always been a big part of my family. In fact, all aspects of the arts seemed to be present in my childhood. My father was a professional violinist, my mother was a former ballerina who ran a side business as a calligrapher and my two sisters and I participated in every theater and dance performance we could find. This is why I was intrigued when I heard about a group of University of Central Arkansas alums now living in Nashville, Tennessee who are making a name for themselves in the music industry. Many of them have degrees unrelated to the arts, but it is the love of their craft that keeps bringing them back to their passion.