The Bear Essentials Food Pantry Fall Hours start this week — Monday through Thursday, 11 am – 5 pm. We are closed on Fridays and on UCA breaks and holidays.
Food Pantry Fall Hours
Archives for September 2025
Campus Outdoors Fee Notice
Submitted by: Rob Stine, rstine@uca.edu on 08/27/2025
Beginning Tuesday 9/2/25, Campus Outdoors – Gear Locker will begin to charge a $9 cleaning and service fee for any returned items that require cleaning before use. Any equipment found insecure, particularly unlocked bikes, will result in a 90 day equipment use ban.
https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/campusoutdoors/equipment-overnight-checkout/
Volleyball Tournament at Home This Weekend
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/01/2025
There’s 3 chances to catch the Sugar Bears at home this weekend! The Central Arkansas Invitational kicks off with the Sugar Bears against the Little Rock Trojans on Friday at 6 PM in the Prince Center. Saturday it’s UCA vs Southeastern Louisiana at noon. Sunday we see the Sugar Bears take on Boston College at 4 PM. Admission is free!
Football at Home on Saturday!
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/01/2025
It’s football season, Bear Nation! The Bears are home on Saturday to take on the UAPB Golden Lions at 6 PM on the Stripes. Bear Walk starts at 3:30 PM – be sure to line Bruce St! Students can claim one complimentary ticket with valid UCA student ID or using the link. One guest ticket can be purchased for $5 with a valid UCA student ID.
Be sure to wear your purple!
Women’s Soccer at Home Thursday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/01/2025
The Bears are back home on Thursday to take on the Golden Lions of UAPB. Kickoff at the Bill Stephens Complex is set for 7 PM. Admission is free!
Real Talk – Thursday, Sept 4th
Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 09/02/2025
No cap. No fluff. Just real talk.
Join us for Real Talk: Wellness, Wisdom & What We Wish We Knew.
A raw, student-led panel where upperclassmen share the wins, setbacks, and strategies that helped them survive and thrive in college.
📅 Thursday, Sept. 4
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 COB Auditorium
Whether you’re a freshman finding your footing or a sophomore searching for balance, you’ll leave with tips, laughs, and wisdom to make this your best semester yet. 💜🐻
#UCABears #WellnessForEveryBear #RealTalk #UCAcampusrec
https://www.instagram.com/p/DN9I1w7DLy1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Facility Water Turned Off
Submitted by: Anthony Fillippino, anthonyf@uca.edu on 09/02/2025
The Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center will have NO WATER on Wednesday, September 3.
The water will be off between 7:30 am and 9 am.
Wellness Fair
Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 09/02/2025
🚨 GAME TIME: CAMPUS WELLNESS FAIR 🚨
The court is set. The players are ready. And YOU’RE the MVP. 🏆
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11 AM – 3 PM, the T-Rec Basketball Court turns into the ultimate wellness arena — connecting you with every resource you need to win at college life.
The lineup includes heavy hitters from:
📊 Career Services
🥗 Nutrition & Family Sciences
👮♂️ UCA Police Department
📚 Torreyson Library
💻 Girls Who Code
🤝 Dean of Students
…and MORE power players across campus.
🎯 Don’t just watch from the sidelines — step in, get connected, and walk away with the playbook for thriving academically, personally, and socially.
💜 Campus Rec & Wellness | #WellnessForEveryBear
Volunteer Fair Tuesday 9/9 from 1-3pm on the Student Center Lawn
Submitted by: Lesley Graybeal, lgraybeal@uca.edu on 08/27/2025
UCA’s annual volunteer fair will take place on Tuesday 9/9 from 1-3pm outside the Ronnie Williams Student Center (rain location: RWSC Ballroom 205). Come learn how you can get involved on campus and in our community as a volunteer from 40+ local community organizations and service-oriented registered student organizations! Build professional skills, develop fulfilling connections, and complete service hour requirements while making a meaningful difference in the Conway or broader Central Arkansas community!
Students who check in at the event will receive one hour of volunteer service on GivePulse for attending.
https://uca.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11353548
