Announcement/Events
December Pantry Hours
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be open from 11 – 4:30, Monday through Thursday during Finals Week, December 9th – 12th. The Pantry will be closed from December 13th through January 8th for UCA’s Remote Work Days and the Holiday Break. We will reopen at 11 am on Monday, January 9, 2025.
Pool Closure for Event
Submitted by: Evan Johnston, ejohnston1@uca.edu on 11/15/2024
The pool will be closed for a swim meet.
Thursday, November 21, from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Pool temperature will be lowered to swim meet specifications.
Men’s Basketball – Toy Drive Thursday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/18/2024
Men’s Basketball is back home in the Farris Center on Thursday to take on Southeast Missouri at 6:30 PM! Bring a new toy to donate to Conway Toys for Tots! Doors open at 5:30 PM! Click the link to get your ticket!
Men’s Basketball Home Sunday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/18/2024
Join us in the Farris Center on Sunday at 1 PM as the Bears take on UNC Asheville! We’re feeling extra thankful – grab a blank letter to fill out and send to someone you’re thankful for this season! Doors open at noon! Click the link to secure your ticket today!
Hugs 4 Bears Event
Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 11/06/2024
Hugs 4 Bears is an event focused on ensuring the well-being of our UCA Torreyson Library students. We’re partnering with the Free Mom Hugs organization to offer free hugs (or fist bumps) to students who may find themselves homesick at this point in the semester and miss hugs from home. Please join us Thursday, November 7, 12pm-3pm outside out front entrance. Come enjoy a hug , fist-bump, words of affirmation, pocket hug buttons and light refreshments!
Summer Study in Vienna Austria with UCA Faculty Members
Submitted by: Katelyn Efird, studyabroad@uca.edu on 11/11/2024
Travel to Vienna Austria this summer with other UCA students and faculty and complete credits for your degree! This program is health science and business focused but all students are welcome. Some highlights of the itinerary include a visit to the United Nations, museums, Mauthausen (Concentration Camp), Salzburg and the Sound of Music in the Austrian Alps, and a mountain retreat . Deadline and deposit to sign up for this program is January 15th!!!
Men’s Basketball at Home Wednesday – Canned Food Drive
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/11/2024
Come out Wednesday for the first home appearance of the season by the UCA Men’s Basketball team! The Bears take on Randall at 6:30 PM in the Farris Center. Bring canned goods to the game to donate to the Bear Essentials Food Pantry and help us stock the Pantry before Thanksgiving! Click the link to secure your FREE student ticket ahead of time!
STUNT Showcase Saturday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/11/2024
Join us in the Prince Center at 12:30 PM on Saturday for the second annual STUNT Showcase! This year’s team will be showing off their routines! Come see what it’s all about!
Football Saturday – Senior Day
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/11/2024
It’s the last home game of the season on The Stripes! Kickoff for the Bears against Southern Utah is 4 PM. Get to your seat early! Senior Recognition will take place roughly 30 minutes out from kickoff. A Blackhawk flyover will take place during the National Anthem! Click the link to claim your student ticket! An additional ticket can be purchased for $5!