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UCA Hosts HIV/AIDS Activist Hydeia Broadbent For World AIDS Day

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International activist and speaker Hydeia Broadbent was the guest speaker for the observance of World AIDS Day at the University of Central Arkansas.

The event was hosted by the UCA Chapter of Keep a Child Alive, and it took place at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 in Room 102 of the Lewis Science Center on campus. The speech was free and open to the general public.

Broadbent began her debut as an HIV/AIDS activist and public speaker at six years old. By 12 years old, she had appeared on many national television programs including Oprah, 20/20, Good Morning America, and “A Conversation with Magic Johnson” on Nickelodeon. She has been featured in prominent publications to include; New York Times, People, Teen People, Essence, Ebony and Sister 2 Sister. The OWN Network (The Oprah Winfrey Network) featured Broadbent on “Oprah’s Where Are They Now”.

To learn more about Broadbent, visit http://www.hydeiabroadbent.com/.

Representatives From Veterans Affairs Hospital Held Q & A Session On UCA Campus

Representative of several groups from the Veterans Affairs hospital, medical, and clinic were on campus today, October 25, 2014 to discuss what they do and to take questions from students and members of the community.   The representatives discussed several different aspects of the Veterans Hospital and medical benefits, educational benefits, and the Veterans Center.

For more information contact the Student Veterans Resource Center, located in Old Main 206D at (501) 852-1022.

Arkansas Model United Nations Conference Featured On KATV

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The University of Central Arkansas hosted the 49th Arkansas Model United Nations (AMUN) Conference on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 2014 and began plans for the 50th anniversary of the AMUN.

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Student Wellness Hosted a Holiday Nutrition Program With Healthy Holiday Recipes

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Student wellness and development, in collaboration with UCA’s dietician Janet Dance, hosted a Holiday Nutrition program on November 24th.

Students were offered a variety of samples from healthier holiday recipes including Pineapple Cheese ball, Pumpkin bread, and Pumpkin pie.

Substitutions such as fat free cream cheese, Splenda, egg whites, and whole wheat flour made the recipes healthier and half the calories.

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This was the 4th year for the program. UCA student, Rachel Sanders said she “enjoyed the program because it showed that healthier doesn’t have to compromise taste.”

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The recipes were featured so that students could snap pictures of their favorite samples.

UCA Student Council For Exceptional Children Continue Involvement

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The UCA student chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children continues an active role in community service and professional development as evidenced in the activities such as the following.

For 13 years the organization has sponsored an Angel Tree for families in need with a child(ren) who has a disability. They provide the list of items for the members of the COE to purchase and the UCA SCEC students deliver the gifts to the parents/guardians so they can provide a Christmas celebration for their children.

For the last 2 years, the UCA Student Council for Exceptional Children has provided 3 fun nights for a group of children and families involved in a group called Friday Night Friends. This group gets together once a month to provide a place and activities for teens with developmental disabilities.

Students in the organization currently in the special education block attended a technology and assistive technology workshop provided by Bryan Ayers of Easter Seals Arkansas-Outreach. The students participated in hands-on learning to help them integrate technology in their future classrooms. The PD lasted for 6 hours and was held at Easter Seals.