Submitted by: Jennifer Bell, jbell15@uca.edu on 05/27/2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
3:00 pm
https://meet.google.com/euj-uecx-hts
Archives for May 2025
Your Full-Stack Roadmap: Java vs. MEAN – A Live Webinar by Arkansas Coding Academy
Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 05/22/2025
Join us for a free, informative webinar designed to guide you through your journey into full-stack development. Whether you’re new to programming or looking to advance your skills, this session will explore the key differences and similarities between our MEAN Full-Stack and Java Full-Stack courses—presented by the instructors who teach them.
You’ll gain insights into how each course equips you for modern web development, including curriculum structure, areas of focus, and potential careers. Plus, get your questions answered live during our interactive Q&A session.
What You’ll Learn
The core technologies and tools used in the MEAN and Java Full-Stack tracks
Ideal learning paths and project types for each stack
How each course prepares you for real-world technical roles
Foundational concepts shared across both full-stack approaches
Who Should Attend
Aspiring developers deciding between the MEAN and Java Full-Stack paths
Students currently enrolled or considering enrollment at Arkansas Coding Academy
Career changers seeking clarity on which stack best fits their goals
Tech enthusiasts looking for structured guidance from experienced instructors
Why Attend
Make a well-informed decision about your education and career path
Gain a clear understanding of the strengths and focuses of each full-stack track
Learn directly from instructors with industry experience
Participate in a live Q&A to get answers tailored to your needs
Register for Event Below!
Griffin Planetarium Shows
Submitted by: Scott Austin, saustin@uca.edu on 05/21/2025
Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky, a flight around the Earth, and the full-dome movie “Big Astronomy” which visits the large observatories located in Chile. The planetarium is located in the Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences. Seating starts 10 minutes before show time. Admission is free. Seating limited to the first 94. No admission after the shows begin. No food or drink allowed.
Welcome Kerry Shannon – Sr. Associate Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness
Submitted by: Richard Hammond, rhammond@uca.edu on 05/20/2025
Dear UCA Community,
It is with great enthusiasm that I announce the addition of Kerry Shannon as the new Sr. Associate Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness at the University of Central Arkansas. Kerry will officially begin his role on June 2, 2025.
Kerry brings over a decade of leadership experience in campus recreation, most recently serving as the sole professional staff member overseeing the entire Campus Recreation program at Arkansas Tech University. In this role, he managed all aspects of the department—including intramural sports, outdoor recreation, staffing, budgeting, facility use, and program development—demonstrating exceptional initiative, versatility, and leadership.
He holds a Master of Science in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hays State University, a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Friends University, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from the College of the Ozarks. Kerry is also known for his innovative and inclusive programming, including launching the first Play Unified league in Arkansas.
With a strong passion for student engagement and development, Kerry thrives in dynamic, collaborative environments. His experience, strategic vision, and commitment to enriching campus life make him a valuable asset to our team and the UCA community.
Please join me in giving Kerry a warm welcome to UCA!
Best regards,
Richard H. Hammond
Director of Campus Recreation and Wellness
Pantry Closed Memorial Day
Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 05/20/2025
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed Monday, May 26, for the observance of Memorial Day. Open hours will resume at 11 am on Tuesday, May 27.
https://uca.edu/foodpantry/home/news/
UCA Torreyson Library May Intersession and Summer Sessions Hours
Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 05/19/2025
May Intersession Hours
The library hours for May 12 to May 31, 2025.
Monday – Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday | CLOSED
Summer Sessions Hours
The library hours for June 1 to August 8, 2025
Sunday | 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Monday-Thursday | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday | CLOSED
Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 26 | CLOSED
Independence Day Holiday
Thursday, July 3 | 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday, July 4 | CLOSED
SOAR 2025 Schedule!
Submitted by: Lindsey Shurley, losborne@uca.edu on 05/15/2025
Please join the Department of First Year Experience welcoming our Fall incoming students and their families for our 2025 SOAR dates – May 20, May 22, May 28-29, June 1-2, June 3, June 5, June 17-18, June 22-23, June 24, June 26, & July 22.
Please know campus will be busy with our incoming Bears on these dates. They are directed to park at the Donaghey Hall parking lot. During 1-day sessions, all attendees will be eating in the cafeteria between 12-1:15pm. For 2-day sessions, guests will be eating at retail locations on the second day for breakfast and lunch. Please check out our website for SOAR schedules.
If you see SOAR attendees on campus, please welcome them! Students will have a purple lanyard name tag and student guests are identified by a gray lanyard.
WLA Baby in Bloom – A Community Baby Shower
Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 05/15/2025
Support Families in Need! Join Women’s Leadership Academy at the Women’s Business Showcase on Thursday, May 22nd, in the McCastlain Ballroom from 5 – 8 pm. Accepting donations of diapers, wipes, bottles, and clothing for local families. A donation box will be available for easy drop-off during the event. You can also swing by BHCC, suite 102 and drop off items Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm.
WLN Women’s Business Showcase 2025
Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 05/15/2025
Grab your girlfriends and come experience shopping with local women-owned businesses on Thursday, May 22, from 5 – 8 pm at McCastlain Ballroom at UCA. There will be delicious food and drinks, networking with inspiring women, fun surprises and giveaways! This is a FREE event. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, the Arkansas Black Philanthropy Collaborative! Please RSVP.
Cubs Fit Camp
Submitted by: Chante Duncan, lduncan6@uca.edu on 05/15/2025
UCA Cub Fit Camp is an exciting and event-filled fitness camp for rising 4th and 5th graders. This camp is specifically designed to provide structured games, activities and health education that promotes the campers’ overall health and wellbeing. Campers will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and engaging fitness and health sessions including things like yoga, martial arts, creative arts, sports, nutrition education and planning, and health education. Cub Fit Camp is a great way for children to boost physical activity, learn about different ways to stay healthy, make new friends, and work with numerous UCA health and fitness professionals in a supporting and motivating environment. Dates: June 10th – 12th from 8 am-4 pm.
https://uca.edu/outreach/cubs-fit-camp/
