The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed during UCA’s Fall Break October 15 & 16, 2026. We will reopen at 11 am on Monday, October 19. Our regular open hours are 11 – 5, Monday through Thursday.
Archives for October 2026
Basketball National Anthem Singers and Halftime Entertainment Wanted
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/05/2026
Are you interested in performing the National Anthem at a basketball game this season? Or have a talent to showcase at halftime? Fill out the form! Singers must submit a clip singing before they will be booked.
Education Day Tabling Opportunity
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/05/2026
UCA Athletics is excited to invite organizations/departments to participate in our third annual Education Day on Friday, November 20th, from 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM in the Farris Center.
This annual event welcomes hundreds of elementary and middle school students from the surrounding community for a morning of fun, learning, and basketball. Before the game tips off, students will have the opportunity to explore educational and interactive tables hosted by campus organizations/departments! We already have over 500 students signed up for the event. Last year saw over 2,000 Kindergarten to 6th grade kids on campus.
If you or your department are interesting in hosting a table featuring an interactive activity, educational display, or an engaging demonstration that’s appropriate for young learners please email koitker1@uca.edu.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on young students and represent your organization/department!
Volleyball at Home on Saturday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/05/2026
Join us in the Prince Center as the Sugar Bears are back home for another UAC match! West Georgia comes to town for a 1 PM first serve. Admission is free – get there early to secure your seats!
Academic Success Workshop – Getting Stuff Done
Submitted by: Katelyn Pack, kpack2@cub.uca.edu on 10/05/2026
This Academic Success Workshop is titled, “Now and Later: The Sweet Science of Getting Stuff Done”. This workshop will address procrastination, including information on when and how we procrastinate, and strategies for overcoming procrastination. This workshop will take place on 10/13/2026 in the Ronnie Williams Student Center, Room 223/224, during X-period (1:30-2:40PM). Student ID is required for attendance. Snacks will be provided. 
Homecoming Canned Food Drive
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 10/06/2026
Start collecting nonperishable items, Bear Nation! The annual Homecoming Canned Food Drive is fast approaching! Three plaques will be given away to the groups (small/medium/large) to donate the most items. All proceeds go to benefit the Bear Essentials Food Pantry! To count toward the drive all items must be turned in on October 30th at the Bear Essentials Food Pantry from 10 AM – 2 PM. Items the pantry needs: ramen, pasta, canned fruit – but all items are appreciated! You may refer to the Wish List on the Food Pantry website for more ideas.
Freedom to Read Celebration
Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 10/01/2026
We invite students, faculty and staff to join us at UCA Torreyson Library as we celebrate the Freedom to Read. Come read an excerpt from a banned/challenged book Tuesday on our front steps and play a fun round of banned/challenged book bingo Wednesday, 1:30-2:30pm near Starbucks.
Tuesday, October 6th
Open Readings of Book Excerpts
1:30-2:30pm
Front Steps
Wednesday, October 7th
Banned/Challenged Books Bingo
1:30-2:30pm
Near Starbucks
