/news-archive/tag/jack-stephens-center/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:47:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2021/09/27/in-person-commencement/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:47:07 +0000 /news/?p=79959 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to Celebrate In-Person Commencement Ceremony Dec. 18]]> The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is getting back to tradition with the university鈥檚 first in-person commencement ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic began.听 The commencement ceremony for summer and fall 2021 graduates will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, in the Jack Stephens Center. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will celebrate the graduation of about 500 students. 鈥淲e are delighted to resume our traditional commencement ceremony at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and to celebrate the accomplishments of our students with faculty, staff, families, and friends,鈥� said Provost Ann Bain. 鈥淭he COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges for our students to complete their degrees and certificate programs. This will be a particularly special commencement ceremony for all of us.鈥�听 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will continue to follow guidelines recommended by the Arkansas Department of Health. Facemasks will be required, and hand sanitizing stations will be available for all guests.听 Back by popular demand will be celebratory photo backdrops created by Just Peachy. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will also hold contests for the best-decorated graduation cap. Graduates can get ready for commencement at Gradfest, a one-stop shop for all things graduation. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Thursday, Oct. 14, in the Donaghey Student Center Campus Bookstore. Grads can get information on graduation applications, graduate school, and commencement, purchase cap and gowns, and order 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock class rings and graduation announcements. Any student who wishes to participate in the commencement ceremony should apply for graduation by Oct. 22. Instructions for applying for graduation can be found at this link.听 If you have any questions about the Fall 2021 Commencement Ceremony, please contact Dr. Erin Finzer, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, at esfinzer@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2019/07/03/trojans-unveil-we-are-one-season-ticket-campaign/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:15:39 +0000 /news/?p=74655 ... Trojans Unveil ‘We Are One’ Season Ticket Campaign]]> The campaign builds off the familiar theme of “Our City. Our Team” which was utilized for the past two seasons to help promote the Trojans as Little Rock’s Team. The concept also helps encompass the vision to unite the city of Little Rock, with the Trojans helping serve as a valuable component in that idea. “Our primary focus continues to be creating a synergy between the capital city and our student-athletes that represent Little Rock’s Team,” said Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque “‘We Are One’ further demonstrates the unity college athletics can bring to our community. We look forward to another exciting year of Trojan basketball and hope fans of all ages will join us in our quest to continue to compete for championships.” “We Are One” will soon have a prominent presence throughout the Little Rock metro area, including digital through Lamar Outdoor Advertising as well as radio and television commercials through local media outlets. Affordable price points continue to be available for season tickets at the Jack Stephens Center, and season ticket packages include all men’s and women’s home games. Upper Leather season tickets can be purchased for $350, and Lower Chairback seats are only $250 with each additional Lower Chairback costing $100. End Zone General Admission tickets for every home game are only $99. University of Arkansas Little Rock employees will receive a 30 percent discount on selected sections as university employees have the option of payroll deduction. Premium seating and other game day experience options remain available as we head into the 2019-20 season. The Junior Trojans Club will return for another season and remains priced at $50 per child with each additional child costing $40. Faculty and staff of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will receive a discounted rate of $35 for the Junior Trojans Club. Season tickets can be purchased by contacting the Trojan ticket office at 501-565-8257. Online purchases will be available in the coming weeks. Excitement is high heading into the 2019-20 season for the Little Rock Trojans. Head coach听‘s women’s team is coming off its 10th Sun Belt title and sixth NCAA tournament appearance, all of which have come since 2008. On the men’s side, head coach听听is entering his second season and brings a mix of veteran players with talented newcomers. Schedules for both the Trojan men and women are still being finalized with the full schedules expected to be released in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to LRTrojans.com as well as the Little Rock social media outlets for all the latest information surrounding Trojan Athletics.]]> /news-archive/2019/02/18/7th-annual-hoops-for-kids-sake/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:55:16 +0000 /news/?p=73429 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to host 7th annual Hoops for Kids Sake]]> The Arkansas House and the Arkansas Senate will battle it out 鈥� not in the legislative chambers 鈥� but on the basketball court at the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to raise money for a good cause. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little will host the seventh annual Hoops for Kids Sake, a charity basketball game, at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. The series is tied at 3-3 between the House and the Senate, with the Senate having won three years in a row. Celebrity players, coaches, and special guests will be on hand for the bipartisan exhibition game, which has raised more nearly $200,000 since its inception in 2013. General admission tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas (BBBSCA), Boys & Girls Club of Bryant and Boys & Girls Club of Saline County. A VIP Reception, with catering from Gina’s Catering, will start at 6 p.m. with tip-off at 7 p.m. Member from both Boys & Girls Clubs are coordinating a fun cheer for the crowd during half-time. For more information, contact Matt Cramblett at matt.cramblett@yahoo.com or 501-207-2259.]]> /news-archive/2018/07/03/seth-jones-account-executive/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:36:06 +0000 /news/?p=71036 ... Seth Jones named Trojans account executive]]> 听as an account executive for Trojan Athletics. In his new role, Jones will handle all ticket and group sales for Little Rock basketball, volleyball, and baseball games.听 “We are thrilled to be able to promote Seth as our new account executive,” said Associate Athletic Director of External Operations听. “He hit the ground running when he came on board a year ago and has shown a true passion to grow our fan base at the Jack Stephens Center and Gary Hogan Field. This is only the beginning for him, and I’m proud to see his continued growth both professionally and personally. We have no doubt he will continue to succeed in this role and play a large part in expanding Little Rock’s Team.” Jones joined the department in the summer of 2017, working with the Trojan marketing department while pursuing his master’s degree in sport management, which he completed in 2018. During his time as a graduate assistant, Jones was responsible for season ticket sales for basketball while working with group sales and assisting with special events for the department. A former Little Rock student-athlete, Jones spent two seasons as a member of the Trojan baseball program, earning his bachelor’s degree in business in 2017. Jones transferred to Little Rock after spending two seasons at Cisco College, Texas. A native of Argyle, Texas, Jones was the District Player of the Year and a first team all-region selection in 2013. Season tickets for Little Rock volleyball and basketball games are now on sale through the Trojan ticket office by calling 565-8257. The full Trojan volleyball and basketball schedules will be released in the coming weeks.]]> /news-archive/2018/04/05/student-research-creative-works-showcase/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 16:13:39 +0000 /news/?p=70052 ... Student Research and Creative Works Showcase expands to Jack Stephens Center]]> The event, formerly the Student Research and Creative Works Expo has a new location and an expanded emphasis that includes creative and service work – as well as professional application. 鈥淥ur major goal was to diversify the types of projects,鈥� said Dr. Jeremy Ecke, chair of the Student Research and Creative Works Committee. 鈥淲e have art installations, performances, and demonstrations, and we hope to continue to build and expand on the showcase.鈥� The event will feature the work of Signature Experience and Arkansas Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) awardees. Participation in the showcase was open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Fourteen students will give oral presentations during the showcase, and four students who are currently studying abroad have recorded their research presentations which will be available for viewing at the event. The showcase also include a 10-minute theatrical performance, 鈥淨uincea帽era鈥� by student Rosalinda Roper. Performance times will be at 12:05 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. adjacent to 听the Legends Room. The showcase is free and open to the public. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful opportunity for people to see how 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students are engaged in high-level research, some of which is directly benefiting our community,鈥� Ecke said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a opportunity for students to get feedback from community and business leaders on how to apply their academic interests and skills to a variety of intern, volunteer, and career opportunities.鈥� Some of the this year鈥檚 presentations include studies on the effects of urbanization on the Fourche Creek floodplain, the benefits of serving as a Spanish interpreter鈥� at the 12th Street Clinic, the development of a communications app for the Little Rock Air Force Base鈥�, the creation of 鈥媠elf-cleaning solar panels, and the utilization of rain water for home cooling. At least 20 more faculty judges are still needed for some of the projects. The sign up-sheet is . Questions or comments should be directed to Dr. Jeremy Ecke, chair of the Student Research and Creative Works Committee at jsecke@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2018/03/14/ncaa-sendoff/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:01:04 +0000 /news/?p=69777 ... NCAA sendoff for Trojan women set for Thursday]]> All fans are welcome to help cheer on the team as they head to the airport. Fans are encouraged to arrive at the Jack Stephens Center by 9 a.m. The Little Rock Pep Band and Dance Team will also be there to help with the send-off. Tickets for Little Rock’s game against No. 3 seed Florida State in Tallahassee are on sale now via the Florida State Ticket Office. Single-session tickets are available for $20, and all-session tickets are available for $30. To purchase, call 888-FSU-NOLE or . If you are not able to make it to Tallahassee, there will be a watch party in the Legends Room at the Jack Stephens Center on Saturday morning. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Ryan Miller at 501-569-3411 or romiller@ualr.edu.]]> /news-archive/2018/03/05/6th-annual-hoops-kids-sake/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:27:29 +0000 /news/?p=69635 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock to host 6th annual Hoops for Kids Sake]]> The Arkansas House and the Arkansas Senate will battle it out 鈥� not in the legislative chambers 鈥� but on the basketball court at the Jack Stephens Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.听 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will host the sixth annual Hoops for Kids Sake at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, to raise money for,, and. Celebrity players, coaches, and special guests will be on hand for the bipartisan exhibition game, which has raised more than $150,000 since its inception in 2013. 鈥淭he opportunity to support these kids is something that always gets the Senate players excited to play hard,鈥� Senate President Pro Tempore Jonathan Dismang said. 鈥淎nd as defending champs for the second straight year, we have an additional incentive as we fight to even up the series and keep the trophy on the south side of the Capitol.” Although the Arkansas Senate brings a two-game winning streak into this year鈥檚 game, the Arkansas House has a 3-2 lead in the overall series. 鈥淎s the previous three-time champions of Hoops for Kids Sake, we are looking forward to bringing back the trophy to the House,鈥� Speaker of the House Jeremy Gillam said. 鈥淏ut as much as we have enjoyed beating the Senate over the years, we know the biggest victory is raising money for these organizations that do so much for our youth.鈥� General admission tickets are $10 and will be available at the Jack Stephens Center one hour before the game begins. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available for $1,000. For sponsorship information, please contact Lillie Peterson at lpeterson@bbbsca.org or 501-374-6661. Checks should be made payable to BBBSCA and mailed to 312 W. Pershing Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114.]]> /news-archive/2017/12/07/commencement-december-16/ Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:20:26 +0000 /news/?p=68758 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock commencement set for Dec. 16]]> More than 1,200 students are expected to graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Saturday, Dec. 16.听 Commencement will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Jack Stephens Center on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus.听 The Jack Stephens Center will open for guests at 8 a.m. Guests are advised to arrive early. Graduating students should arrive at least one hour early and meet in the Derek Fisher Court on the first level of the Jack Stephens Center. The Jack Stephens Center is accessible off 28th Street via Fair Park Boulevard or University Avenue. Guests are encouraged to park in the lots nearest the Jack Stephens Center 鈥� Lot 13, Lot 14, and Lot 16. 听However, all interior campus parking lots will be open during commencement, including the parking deck and Lot 8. The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Jeremy Lane, will provide music for the academic processional. Featured music will be provided by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Concert Choir, led by Dr. Bevan Keating. Dr. Kathryn A. King, assistant professor of anthropology and the winner of the 2017 Ted and Virginia Bailey Foundation Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching, will give keynote remarks, followed by the conferring of degrees by Chancellor Andrew Rogerson. Immediately following the ceremony, a commencement celebration for the graduates and their guests will be held at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center with desserts provided by Community Bakery. Rogerson also will host a light breakfast and reception for faculty and staff from 7:30-8:45 a.m. in the Legends Room to celebrate 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock employees鈥� contribution to helping students succeed. Special seating will be available for guests with disabilities. For more information, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 501-569-3143.]]> /news-archive/2017/10/20/meet-trojans-day-oct-26/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 21:16:08 +0000 /news/?p=68337 ... Meet the Trojans Day set for Oct. 26]]> Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food and activities around the Stephens Center concourse, followed by the official program getting underway at 6:30 p.m. All of the Little Rock athletic programs in town will have a presence at the event, organizing various activities to engage with fans. Hot dogs will be provided by Arvest Bank with concession stands open to provide drinks and other snacks. The Trojan men’s and women’s basketball teams will be introduced at 6:30 p.m., followed by a full slate of events, including performances from the Trojan Dance Team, a three-point shooting contest, and a dunk contest. There will also be giveaways and contests for fans in attendance. In addition to the introduction of the Trojans, 2017-18 season ticket holders will be able to pick up their tickets at the Legends Room on the main concourse. Parking passes, as well as information about Little Rock’s new clear bag policy, will also be distributed that evening. Meet the Trojans will serve as an official “tip-off” for the 2107-18 season, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, when the men’s basketball team hosts an exhibition contest against Southwest Baptist at the Jack Stephens Center. The regular season begins with the men’s game against Ouachita Baptist at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. The women begin the defense of their Sun Belt Conference title the following day, taking on Memphis at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Both of the regular season openers will take place at the Jack Stephens Center. Fans looking to get their tickets for the 2017-18 Little Rock basketball season still have time as season tickets, flex plans, and single-game tickets are all on sale through the at 565-8257.]]>