Archives for October 2024

Dear Students,

Don’t miss the unique opportunity to gain an insider’s view of the American political process in the days leading up to the presidential inauguration.

Join UCA’s partner, The Washington Center, for the Presidential Inauguration 2025 Seminar!

Spend a week with college students from across the country as you go behind the scenes in the city where history is made. You’ll interact with political and media insiders who had a front row seat to the election, learn about their diverse career paths, and explore government agencies, think tanks and media outlets in the nation’s capital.

This program will be held in Washington, D.C. and will take place January 13–21, 2025. As part of the program, you’ll:

• Engage in discussions with thought leaders, political experts and seasoned journalists.
• Explore different career paths and network with professionals in policy, politics and media.
• Connect with other students through small group discussions.
• Have an opportunity to earn academic credit.

Learn more about this upcoming seminar and see how you can participate. There will be an on-campus information session on Tuesday, October 1st during X-Period in Irby Hall Room 216. If you have questions about the program, contact the on-campus representatives: Dr. Mark Mullenbach, mmark@uca.edu or Dr. Bailey Fairbanks, bfairbanks@uca.edu.

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Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

Join us at the Bill Stephens Complex on Thursday for a Pink Out against Eastern Kentucky! The Bears are undefeated in ASUN Conference play! Kickoff is set for 7 PM! Can’t make it? Catch the game on ESPN+!

https://ucasports.com/calendar

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

Roger that! We’ve got volleyball on Friday in the Prince Center! Grab a free UCA Volleyball car decal while supplies last! First serve is set for 6 PM! Get there early to secure your seat! Can’t catch the match in person? Watch on ESPN+!

https://ucasports.com/calendar

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

Join us Saturday at the Bill Stephens Complex for Student Appreciation Night! Kick-off vs the reigning ASUN Champs, the Lipscomb Bisons, is at 7 PM! Wear your purple and come get loud with us!

https://ucasports.com/calendar

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

Wear your pink and show your support for breast cancer at our match on Sunday! The Sugar Bears take on the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky in ASUN action! First serve in the Prince Center is at 1 PM!

https://ucasports.com/calendar

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

Come out to the Bill Stephens Complex for Sundae Funday with Women’s Soccer! Ice cream will be given away starting at noon! Kick-off against the Bellarmine Knights will be at 1 PM in ASUN play!

https://ucasports.com/calendar

Submitted by: Guo-ou Zhuang, gzhuang@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

CCLC Public Lecture: Qi, Yin and Yang: Chinese Medicine for Diabetes, Obesity, and Dementia
Speaker: Dr. Yibei Li

Time: October 10th, 2024 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Place: Integrated Health Sciences Building 280/282

Dr. Yibei Li holds a Ph.D. and M.D. in Internal Medicine from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CDUTCM), where they have been deeply involved in both clinical practice and academic pursuits. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Li has cultivated a distinguished career that bridges Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medical research. His expertise spans across diabetes, metabolic disorders, and public health initiatives, having led and contributed to multiple research projects aimed at improving diabetes treatment and prevention.

https://uca.edu/cclc/future-events/

Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 09/30/2024

Considered the largest community arts project in history, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is the premiere symbol of the AIDS pandemic, a living memorial to a generation of victims lost to AIDS and an important education tool. For over 35 years, individuals and groups have created Quilt panels to honor, remember, and celebrate the stories and lives of their loved ones. Today, there are roughly 50,000 panels dedicated to more than 110,000 individuals in this epic 54-ton tapestry.

Panels are created to be the size of a standard coffin and are assembled together into 12′ x 12′ quilt “blocks,” and the UCA College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, in collaboration with UCA Public Appearances, is bringing two of these blocks to campus to be displayed at Reynolds Performance Hall from October 1st-13th. These blocks were specifically selected for their direct ties to Arkansas, and the October 1st opening and remembrance tribute will mark the beginning of The Quilt display.

Among those speaking at the event are Representative Tippi McCullough, and Reverend Ellen Alston from Hendrix College, along with author & humanitarian Ruth Coker Burks, who cared for and buried numerous AIDS patients when they were abandoned by family. The event will remember four local Arkansans who died from AIDS related causes, and there will be a virtual display of all Arkansas panels in The Quilt. The event will also feature music by the UCA Choir, UCA Percussion Ensemble, and Dr. Nave Graham, flute.

The appearance of The Quilt in 2024 is also a part of LGBTQ+ History Month and is part of the CAHSS Artists in Residence series.

https://uca.edu/cahss/artists-in-residence/