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Student Fulbright grant opportunities Meeting – March 10

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Outstanding students interested in going abroad after graduation to do research, to begin a graduate program, or to teach English are encouraged to attend an informational meeting about Student Fulbright grant opportunities on Thursday, March 10, at X period in the Farris Presentation Room. To be eligible, you must be an American citizen. The application season for anyone wishing to go abroad in the 2023-24 academic year opens in late March.  Completed applications will be due in September 2022. The application process can be somewhat involved, which is why interested students must get an early start.  

Juniors and seniors thinking of applying should be sure to visit the Student Fulbright website (URL below) and to attend this informational meeting. At that time, the types of awards available and the various steps required to apply will be reviewed. Freshmen and sophomores who may wish to apply at a later date are also welcome to attend, to help them begin thinking about their plans.

These are prestigious awards, and the competition for them is tough. But UCA students CAN WIN! Just ask Casey Gambill, Morgan Poole Evatt, Kathy Hill, Brittany Edwardes, Madison Sewell, Danny Baxter, Alex Battaglia, Sophia Ordaz, or Chloe Moorehead–all UCA alums, and all Student Fulbright winners!

https://us.fulbrightonline.org/

Emerging Risks in a New World – Register by March 12

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2022 Risk Manager in Residence Program
University of Central Arkansas
March 14, 2022
Subject: Emerging Risks in a New World
Preparing for new and emerging risks can be a full time job for any professional. Technology, nature, terrorism, pandemic, human and economic developments are rapidly changing the risk environment in which businesses operate. This exciting and entertaining presentation will identify those emerging risks that could have a significant impact on your business, organization, or your career. Being aware of these trends will prepare you for knowing what “could” happen rather than “what” did happen.
Cynthia Burleson, Dr. Yiling Deng, and Dr. Stephen Yao, faculty in the Center for Insurance & Risk Management Studies at the University of Central Arkansas invite you to participate in UCA’s 14th annual Risk Manager on Campus luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, at UCA’s Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. The luncheon speaker will be Mr. Lance Ewing, VP Enterprise Risk Management & Operations, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. See more information about our speaker below!
There is no charge to attend this luncheon, however, we must know how many will be attending. Please register by March 12, 2022.
SEATING IS LIMITED – REGISTER SOON!!
Please click the following link to RSVP:
2022 Risk Manager on Campus Program
University of Central Arkansas
March 14, 2022
Lance Ewing
VP Enterprise Risk Management & Operations
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
A little more about our speaker!!
Mr. Ewing has extensive experience in the field of risk management and insurance. He currently serves as the VP of Enterprise Risk Management and Operations for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Previously Lance was EVP of Global Risk Management for Cotton Holdings and, prior to that, VP and Industry Practice Group Leader at AIG.
Before this Lance served in senior risk management capacities for Ceasars Entertainment, GES Exposition Services/VIAD and for the City of Philadelphia School District. He also worked for insurance companies including Lumbermen’s Underwriting Alliance, Pennsylvania Hospital Insurance Company (PHICO) and New York Lumberman’s Insurance Trust in risk management and risk control capacities. He was also President of three Captive Insurance Companies.
In 2003-2004 Lance was National President for the Risk & Insurance Management Society (RIMS) and was also the Chief Risk Officer. He teaches risk management as a faculty member for the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. He serves on the University of Mississippi Business School (Risk Management) Advisory Board, where an endowment was created “Ewing Endowment for Business Excellence in Risk Management and Insurance”.
You don’t want to miss this event!!
For More Information:
Contact Cynthia Burleson: (501) 852-2360 | cburleson3@uca.edu

Entrepreneurship Boot Camp – Apply by March 21

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The Health Sciences Entrepreneurship Boot Camp applications close on March 21, 2022.
We want UCA students to fill our camp and represent this amazing university!
The Boot Camp will be held at UCA from May 15 – 20, 2022.

The Boot Camp creates entrepreneurial and interactive learning opportunities for students and guides them through the entrepreneurial processes of starting and funding a health sciences venture with their peers.

  • Five-day training program
  • Learn how to start and fund an entrepreneurial venture
  • Meet with influential faculty, entrepreneurs, and mentor exposed to entity filing, patents, and legal issues in entrepreneurship

The camp is all-expenses-paid for accepted students and is funded through UAMS, BioVentures, Arkansas INBRE, and the Conductor.

Eligible students must be a junior, senior, or in a post-graduate program. Travel reimbursement scholarships will be available to campers who are traveling at a reasonable distance and need assistance.

More information and application can be found here: https://www.arconductor.org/bootcamp

See the 2021 video here: https://youtu.be/JLOYmEcQ2EI

Health Services Administration Intern

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 Arkanalabs is the biggest kidney pathology laboratory in the country processing more than 21,000 specimens per year. They are recruiting histotechnologists for their laboratory.  As there are no Histotechnology schools in Arkansas, they decided to train their own histotechnologists, who after successful completion of the training can work in the lab.  This is a paid training for a period of one year and salaries during and after the training are very competitive.

Arkana Laboratories is an esoteric pathology practice seeking individuals as paid interns who are interested in caring for patients behind the scenes.  The ideal candidate should be ready to train in a pathology laboratory performing light microscopy, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry and multiple other tests to make a diagnosis required to treat patients.

Interested candidates can apply here- https://arkanalabs.balancetrak.com/202202001

Student Profile: Joshua Adesina

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Joshua Adesina

Majoring in Finance & minoring in Data Analytics

Expected Graduation: 05/2022

Involved in: Accounting club, African Students Association, Team Global

What drew you to business? When and how did you know that an education in business is the right fit for you?

I will say I was drawn to this role because of a couple of factors, one of which is growing up with people in the business industry. My parents are in accounting & finance, so that environment made finance not as hard for me. I also have always enjoyed understanding financial concepts and analyzing business processes, especially looking at the big picture of services a company provides to bring in more revenue. Knowing how business processes are done is important, but what is more important is knowing why the business processes are done that way. And given the way I think about money, I didn’t second guess getting a financial analyst role. I had to improve on a couple of things to get the position, and it has been worth it so far. The plan is to hopefully get a consulting role later in the future to help improve the services companies provide. The minor improved my technical computer skills making me proficient in software and programs job seekers are now after.

What have you found useful in the College of Business and why?  [Read more…] about Student Profile: Joshua Adesina

Arkansas Business Leaders Share Career Advice at Annual Women in Business Development Luncheon

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The UCA College of Business held its annual Women in Business Development Luncheon on Tuesday, March 8. Distinguished business leaders from across the state attended to connect with UCA’s business students. The topic of the day was the “Top 5 Things Women in Business Need to Know.”

Attendees enjoyed lunch while students connected with business leaders to ask their questions. MC Lori Melton led a panel of five women who shared advice they wish someone had told them before they began their careers. Much of the advice the leaders gave was learned the hard way as they journeyed through their careers, but they wanted these students to be set up for success before they begin.

Throughout the event, the panelists and table hosts gave students tips on how to define their own success, master their mindsets, maintain integrity, find a mentor, and know their audience and brand. The event was sponsored by First Community Bank.

The College of Business thanks the business leaders who committed their time to mentor our students and First Community Bank for sponsoring this event!  [Read more…] about Arkansas Business Leaders Share Career Advice at Annual Women in Business Development Luncheon

UCA Hosts Annual Day of Giving – When You Give, We Grow

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Join thousands of Bears around the world as we make a difference on UCA Day of Giving 2022. From the expansion of academic programs to the addition of new facilities, UCA is growing — and your gift makes it possible.

You can give to one fund or multiple funds, and every dollar makes a difference.

COB Enhancement Fund | The College of Business is continuously improving its technology, its curriculum, and opportunities for students from scholarships to hands-on experiences within the business community. If you give to this fund, you’ll be part of making COB even better for current and future students and faculty.

Accounting Enhancement Fund | Giving to this fund means your gift goes straight to the College of Business Accounting Department. Your gift will:

  • Help our accounting majors be successful through tutoring and professional development opportunities
  • Build curriculum and hosting programs that inspire diverse students to pursue a career in accounting
  • Develop learning activities that make the study of accounting an enjoyable community activity

Computer Information Systems and Analytics Fund | Formerly called Management Information Systems, the Computer Information Systems and Analytics department gives students experience with technology and data analysis. Giving to this fund helps the department continue to teach a business foundation and give students experience with the latest technological advances.

Economics and Finance Enhancement Fund | Alumni and friends of the EFIRM department may choose this fund to help students discover the best way to use available resources to meet the needs and desires of individuals, nations, corporations, and nonprofits.

Marketing and Management Enhancement Fund | Funds given to Marketing and Management support their mission by:

  • providing an innovative and relevant curriculum that is refined through interaction with the business community
  • enhancing the learning experience by emphasizing information technologies and collaborations with faculty and students
  • encouraging professional involvement of students and faculty and continuing research efforts
  • promoting lifelong learning, integrity, and ethical behavior

Whether you give a little or a lot, your dollars make a difference. You give, we grow. On March 10, let’s grow together.

Social Media Intern Needed

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Cabot Christian School is looking to hire a social media intern to help bring more consistency to its social media branding and presence. Visit fb.com/ccs.coyotes to learn more about what is needed.

If you would like to submit a resume, send it to ccs.edu@outlook.com.

Request submitted by COB ’09

Travis Larison, BSE, MASL
Board President
Cabot Christian School
www.cabotchristianschool.com