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Women’s Leadership Academy Luncheon

Submitted by: KRISTY CARTER, kcarter@uca.edu on 11/07/2024

Join the Women’s Leadership Network for the Women’s Leadership Academy Luncheon on Monday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Rogue Roundabout as they proudly announce the 2025 Women’s Leadership Academy participants!

This special event, sponsored by Genesis of Conway, will offer a chance to meet and celebrate the inspiring women selected for this year’s cohort while enjoying a delicious meal and networking with fellow leaders and community members. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about the impactful programs and experiences WLN has planned for the year ahead. Be part of the celebration!

https://women-s-leadership-network.springly.org/collect/description/475733-y-wla-launch-luncheon

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer now free for UCA Faculty/Staff

Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 11/07/2024

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is coming to Reynolds Performance Hall on Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 pm.

The critically acclaimed live stage show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, returns to Reynolds as part of a national fall tour featuring the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special. Audiences are invited to help Santa save Christmas with the help of Rudolph and the holly jolly cast of characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster and more.

Projections, costumes, and characters are faithfully brought to the stage against a backdrop of nostalgic set designs. The 12-foot-plus-tall Abominable Snow Monster is jaw-dropping. The high-energy cast brings high energy to classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets highlight the charming roughness from the television show’s stop-motion effects.

Current and retired UCA Faculty and Staff may each receive two FREE tickets to three of the Public Appearances performances in the 2024-25 season.

* To obtain your tickets you must visit the box office in person with your current UCA ID before the day of the performance.
* Free tickets are subject to seating availability and, therefore, an event may sell out before the date arrives for free tickets.
* We cannot place orders for free tickets over the phone, nor can you bring the ID of anyone else in order to obtain more than 2 free tickets.
* You cannot receive more than 2 free tickets for an event, however we have great discounts on tickets for purchase.

UCA PUBLIC APPEARANCES
BOX OFFICES

REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
501.450.3265
WINDGATE CENTER FOR FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
501.470.7572

https://uca.edu/publicappearances/broadway/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-the-musical/

UCA Safe Walk 2024

Submitted by: Adam Hensley, ahensley@uca.edu on 11/07/2024

To All,

You’re invited to the 2024 Annual Operation Safe Walk on Tuesday, November 12, at 5:00 p.m. This event is hosted by the UCA Physical Plant with assistance from the UCA Police Department. We will meet in the parking lot just east of University Police. We will have 6 routes that will be assigned. Groups will start their assigned route around 5:20pm-5:30pm. Routes will typically take 45 mins to 1.5 hours to complete.

All campus community members—students, staff, faculty, and local community members—are welcome to join. Please arrive a few minutes early if you’d like to choose a specific area to walk or inspect.

This event is an open forum for any safety ideas or concerns. Feel free to speak up as we walk—no concern is too small, and every idea is noted and discussed.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

SLANT & the Vortex Host Student Poetry Contest

Submitted by: Michael Blanchard, mblanchard@uca.edu on 11/08/2024

SLANT and Vortex are once again co-sponsoring a poetry contest open to UCA undergraduate students in any field of study. Entries will be received from November 15 through February 15. Cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 will be awarded for the top three entries and will be presented at the School of Language & Literature’s Spring honors reception in April.

Judging will be conducted by a panel of published poets who are also former UCA students, plus one member of the Vortex editorial staff.

SLANT is the School of Language & Literature’s creative journal of contemporary poetry, and Vortex is the award-winning UCA student literary and arts magazine.

Last year’s winners were Marshall Cunningham, a Conway native and graduating senior majoring in English and Creative Writing (first place); Sydnee Holcer, a sophomore from Mountain Home majoring in English with a minor in Teaching and Learning (second place); and Aithne Emmons of Hot Springs, a sophomore majoring in Creative Writing with a minor in English.

For entry guidelines, contact Michael Blanchard, editor of SLANT, at mblanchard@uca.edu.

 

Geography Awareness Week – November 18-22

Submitted by: Stephen O’Connell, soconnell@uca.edu on 11/08/2024

Celebrate all things spatial with UCA Geography’s Geography Awareness Week.
• Monday, November 18, 11am-1pm – Celebrating Geography & GIS – Ronnie Williams Student Center entrance
• Wednesday, November 20, 12-1pm – Alumni Panel: GIS & Geography in the Workforce – Lewis Science Center 101
• Thursday, November 21, x-period – Humanitarian Mapping with OpenStreetMap – Lewis 101
• Thursday, November 21, 5-7pm – Geography Potluck – Lewis Science Center Atrium
• Friday, November 22, 12pm-until? – Humanitarian Mapathon – Lewis 101

Follow us on social media for updates and reminders:
• https://www.instagram.com/uca_geography/
• https://www.facebook.com/UCAGeography/
• https://twitter.com/UCAGeography

https://uca.edu/geography/gisday/

UCA Employee Coaching Circles for 2024-25

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 11/09/2024

AFRICAN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
African American faculty & staff led by Dr. CrystaL Harris cdr02003@uca.edu
– November 19, 1:40-2:30. Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– February 6, 1:40-2:30, TBD

ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
AAPI faculty & staff led by JingJing Li jli@uca.edu
– April 10, 1:40-2:30, TBD

BROTHER’S KEEPER
African American male faculty & staff led by Myron Kuykendall & Travis Johnson mkuykendall2@uca.edu tjohnson56@uca.edu
– November 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m., BHCC 101
– January 22, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– February 19, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– March 12, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– April 16, 2:00-3:00, TBD

COACHING CIRCLE
African American female faculty & staff led by a committee apeten@uca.edu denichak@uca.edu egayfield@uca.edu
mgoins@uca.edu cdr02003@uca.edu

  • November 14, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 101(Brewer – Hegeman Conference Center)
  • January 30, 3:00 – 4:00, TBD
  • February 27, 3:00-4:00, TBD
  • March 20, 3:00-4:00, TBD
  • April 24, 3:00-4:00, TBD

Committee members: Audreka Peten, Crystal Harris, Denicha Kemp, Lyn Gayfield, Millie Goins

HISPANIC & LATINO EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
Hispanic faculty & staff led by Maria Negrete Padron & Dr. Leticia de la Garza ldelagarza@uca.edu mnegretepadron1@uca.edu
– February 4, 1:40-2:30, TBD

INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
International faculty & staff led by Dr. Brigid Otoo bappiahotoo@uca.edu
– April 1, 1:40-2:30, TBD

LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
LGBTQ+ faculty & staff led by Dr. Taine Duncan & Dr. Paige Rose tduncan@uca.edu prose@uca.edu
– April 8, 1:40-2:30, TBD

ADMIN SUPPORT COACHING CIRCLE
Do you serve in an administrative assistant position or as an office manager? Are you aware of the multiple resources available to you? Participate in this group to receive helpful information, network, and share valuable tips to make your job easier! No registration required.

  • December 4, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
  • January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM *SHC 307
  • February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
  • March 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM Mashburn Room 103
  • April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM

Facilitator: Debbie Brigham, Human Resources and Risk Management Fiscal Support Specialist dbrigham@uca.edu

ZOOM LINK: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86476576435?pwd=ZUxjcHVHbzNiVUJPcXNBcmhFMVBnQT09
*BHCC – Brewer Hegeman Conference Center
*SHC – Student Health Center

LEADERSHIP COACHING CIRCLE
Do you currently lead others? Do you aspire to be a leader or a better one? What are the essentials of leadership? Participation in this group includes interesting articles, rich discussion, and opportunities to network. No registration required.

ZOOM Coaching Circle Sessions
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life
nrm05002@uca.edu

ZOOM LINK:
https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09

November 12, 2024
January 21, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8. 2025

MONTHLY SUPERVISOR CHECK-IN
Are you a supervisor? Here’s an opportunity to check in with others, ask questions, and receive resources and support! Come join us – virtually. No registration required.

  • November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
  • January 16, 2025 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
  • February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
  • March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM

ZOOM: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/84284236712?pwd=4bSGxfaryEYZfecnIofwZUV7jd7b1p.1

Facilitator: Charlotte Strickland, Director of Employee Engagement and Enrichment. chars@uca.edu

EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE

Have you been employed less than six (6) years in Higher Education as a faculty or staff member? Are you looking to network with other Higher Education employees? Are you interested in gathering new insight to Higher Education issues, workplace norms, and career paths? The group will meet in the Executive Dining Room Christian Cafeteria, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the College Student Personnel Administration program (CSPA), it will provide socialization and professional development for early career employees. Meal provided courtesy of the Office of Employee Engagement & Enrichment. No registration required.

Facilitators: Thomas Bruick, tbruick@uca.edu; Evan Faidley, efaidley@uca.edu

November 19, 2024
Managing Workload/The Art of Saying No
Presenter: Aaron M. King, Dean of Pauli Murray College at Yale University

February 13, 2025
Universal Design for Learning: Implications for Higher Education Administration
Presenter: TBD

March 13, 2025
Creating and Cultivating Professional Development Opportunities
Presenter: Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies

April 17, 2025
Assessment 101: Planning for Next Academic Year
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Bruick, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies