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Student Involvement Awards Deadline Extended!!!

The Student Involvement Awards celebrate the exceptional contributions of students, advisors, and recognized student organizations throughout the academic year. Whether you’ve made a difference, know someone who has, or are a part of an organization that deserves recognition, submit a nomination today!  The deadline is extended to 11:59 pm on Friday, April 3rd.
Please contact Kylee Horn in Student Life with any questions at 450-3137 or email her at kbeetch1@uca.edu

The Big Event is February 28th!

Please send all questions to Madison Speight and Hannah Smithson at ucabigevent@gmail.com.
 
The Big Event team would like to remind you that The Big Event is coming up on February 28th and we still need volunteers! Volunteers will help complete jobs around the community as a ‘thank you’ to the Conway community for supporting and welcoming UCA students! 
 
This event will last from 8am to 1pm on Saturday, February 28th! Volunteers who complete their service will receive 5 service hours which can be applied to UCA Commitment or other service requirements and all volunteers will receive a free T-Shirt and complimentary snacks at our kickoff ceremony. 
 
If you sign up to volunteer, you will also be entered into a giveaway for various prizes, including the below: 
— A $25 gift card to Posie and Co
— A $25 gift card to Mike’s Place
— A $20 gift card to Gibson’s Cat Cafe
 
Anyone interested in signing up can do so here, or by visiting GivePulse and searching for “The Big Event 2026″ by February 13th! Any questions may be sent to Madison Speight and Hannah Smithson at ucabigevent@gmail.com.
 
We hope that you will join us in giving back to the Conway community and making this the best Big Event yet! 
 
One Big Thanks! 
Madison Speight and Hannah Smithson
Directors of The Big Event 

SURF Open House February 11th

Calling all undergraduate researchers! Ready to catch the wave of opportunity? Join us for the Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Open House on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Torreyson West, Suite 328. This is your chance to ask questions, learn the ins and outs of the application process, and enjoy some snacks with the friendly folks from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Jennifer Deering will be on hand to discuss developing and writing a persuasive application. Deborah Donald and Brian LeBlanc will be available to discuss the budget and budget justification. And Lasi McGhee will take questions related to research compliance (IRB and IACUC approvals).

Whether you’re a mentor helping a student launch their research adventure or a curious student ready to dive into a funded scholarly project, this Open House is your first step toward success. This is also an excellent opportunity for first-time grantseekers to get their feet wet because this opportunity from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education requires the exact same materials as most grant applications, just in a shorter format.

For more information on SURF, please visit the SURF webpage.

Here are the eligibility requirements.

To be eligible, students must have 30 or more credit hours, a GPA of 3.25, US citizenship or resident alien status, and no more than 2 years of previous SURF funding. Grants for students are $1250 for spring only projects and $2,500 for all other project periods. All students receive $750 for required travel. Mentors receive $750 to send in a number of ways.If you have any questions, please contact us at ORSP@uca.edu.

 

Free Planners

Planners are free and available for pick-up in at the Student Success and Veterans Resource Center, Tutoring and Academic Success Center (TASC), and  Torreyson library.

Spring 2026 Planner
Picture of Spring 2026 Planner

ACIREMA Cross-Cultural Simulation Experience

What is ACIREMA?
ACIREMA is an international education simulation designed to provide participants with insight, understanding, and perspective on entering a higher education institution as an international student.

For the first hour, participants will assume the role of an incoming international student and be asked to navigate the necessary offices, processes, and protocols to begin studying at UCA. Following the role play, learn from fellow students who are studying at UCA from a different country and who have represented UCA studying internationally.

REQUIRED REGISTRATION (Spaces are limited – register by October 30th): http://uca.edu/go/uca_acirema

COME CURIOUS, LEAVE TRANSFORMED! ✈️

When: November 13, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: McCastlain Ballroom
Food and t-shirt provided!

This event marks the beginning of UCA’s International Education Week (IEW), which will take place from November 17 to 21, 2025.

Acirema Simulation Experience on Nov 13