Archives for March 2026

Submitted by: Aleighla Webb, awebb@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

Are you a UCA employee interested in leadership development and peer networking? The UCA LEAD Program is your answer. Apply today for the 2026-2027 Lead Fellows Cohort!

This program brings together *25 highly motivated UCA faculty and staff who value dynamic interactions among academic, operational, and external members and want to learn more about the university and their own leadership development. Participants will gain a different perspective on the campus community, acquire a new network of colleagues, and receive neat swag. Want to know more? Attend an interest session (not required for application process) to receive further information and ask questions. Go to the following webpages for further information:

LEAD Content Link: https://uca.edu/hr/files/2026/02/UCA-LEAD-Content-2026-27-PR.pdf
LEAD Q and A’s: https://uca.edu/hr/files/2026/02/LEAD-Q-and-A-document-2026.pdf
LEAD Application: https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/lead-applications/

*Attention is given to representation from across campus, number of years at UCA, role at UCA, evidence of personal/professional development, motivation goals, campus impact, and application narrative.

Applications Open – Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Applications Deadline — Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm

LEAD Interest Sessions (voluntary, not required)
Each session is 30 minutes. Click on the ZOOM links to access the ZOOM meeting of your choice.

March 10 (Tuesday) Session
1:40 – 2:10 PM ZOOM Link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/85182562613?pwd=UFwhYfGl2qQzaIm8kOQGCrCqm1PW1s.1

March 12 (Thursday) Session
2:00 – 2:30 PM Ronnie Williams Student Center #213

March 13 (Friday) Sessions
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ZOOM Link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/83132813220?pwd=OeFg9C3w3Me6y5v9DaEQ3xBO5r0WxA.1

 

Submitted by: Aleighla Webb, awebb@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

The UCA Veterans and Military Resource Center will be hosting a special event called “Arts and Artifacts, a Veterans Perspective.” All staff, faculty and students are invited to attend! Please join our student Veterans in classroom 134 of the Veterans Center for a short presentation on the purpose of our Veterans Center and why we do what we do.

Then we will walk the group down the Veterans Center Hall to see the student-created veterans’ centric art and poetry. We will also have numerous artifacts belonging to our military student population on display. These items of memorabilia reflect the unique experiences our student veterans bring to the classroom and demonstrate the precious resources that our student vets and service members are.

March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
X-Period (1:40 pm-2:30 pm)
Veterans Center, Classroom 134
Presenters: Greg Pelts, Director of UCA Veterans and Military Resource Center

Please register at link provided.

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/veterans-center-program-march-10-2026/

Submitted by: Aleighla Webb, awebb@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

**Monday March 2**
-Aramark: Executive Coffee at Einsteins (Discount $1.69)
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with UCA ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with UCA ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and UCA ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with UCA ID
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.
-Employee Podcast- Bear to Bear on Air! (Leigh Ann DenHartog) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
-Eligible for gift card drawings. Drop by KUCA radio station in the Student Center and grab the microphone. Share a story about a fellow colleague and/or someone you wish to thank for their impact while working at UCA!

**Tuesday March 3**
-DreamStorm: Becoming the Best Version of Yourself; RWSC #215; X-Period; Register at: https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/dream-storm-february-3-2026/
-Aramark: Free regular sized fountain drink with purchase of meal – Twisted Taco
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with UCA ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with UCA ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and UCA ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with UCA ID
-Makerspace (250 Donaghey Ave) – 1:30 – 3:30. Come over and create your FREE Bear coaster while supplies last! Show your UCA ID.
-Bear to Bear –Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.

**Wednesday March 4**
-Aramark: Drawing for five Starbucks free beverage coupons
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with UCA ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with UCA ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and UCA ID Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with UCA ID
-Makerspace (250 Donaghey Ave) – 2:00 – 4:00. Come over and create your FREE Bear coaster while supplies last!
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.
-UCA Athletics – – – UCA Softball vs. Tulsa 5:00 p.m.

**Thursday March 5**
-Aramark: Drawing for five Chik-Fil-A free beverage coupons
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with UCA ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with UCA ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and UCA ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with UCA ID
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.
-TREC (formerly HPER) Event – 2:30 – 4:30 Drop in and participate in whatever manner you enjoy. Attendance guarantees your place in a drawing for fun door prizes. Activities include pickleball, volleyball, track, weights, and Don Pepe’s, etc.

**Friday March 6**
-Aramark: Friday lunch in Cafeteria with UCA ID (Discount $6.50)
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with UCA ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with UCA ID
-Lost Pizza – Drawing for two $25 gift cards
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and UCA ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with UCA ID
-Staff Senate – Dining with Staff Senate 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Christian Cafeteria Executive Dining Room. Lunch Compliments of Staff Senate!
-UCA Athletics – – – UCA Softball vs UT Chattanooga (5:00 PM)
-UCA Athletics – – – UCA Baseball vs Little Rock (6:00 PM)

*UCA Athletics
1. Visit ucasports.universitytickets.com
2. Register under student/faculty/staff
3. Login using your UCA Credentials
4. Create an account (if you have not already)
5. Select a game & secure your tickets

 

Submitted by: Lesha Smith, lsmith90@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

Please join us at the Faculty and Staff Recognition Celebration on April 14th during X-period. We want to celebrate faculty and staff accomplishments for the past year.

https://uca.edu/hr/degree-or-certification-completed/

Submitted by: Robert Mauldin, rmauldin@uca.edu on 02/26/2026

Dear Colleagues:
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry would like to invite you to a celebration of Dr. Bill Taylor’s 36 years of service to UCA. The event will take place at the Fireplace Room in McCastlain Hall from 1:40 PM – 2:30 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Bill Taylor has taught Fundamental Chemistry, College Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Advanced Analytical Chemistry. In addition, Bill has developed a remarkably successful externally funded undergraduate research program, using mass spectrometry to study gas-phase, ion-molecule reactions. Bill has mentored approximately 50 students during his time at UCA. He earned the University’s faculty research award in 2001. He also served as Chair of the Department from 2005 to 2009. In retirement, Bill plans to spend more time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies on photography, gardening, hiking and tennis.

https://uca.edu/chemistry/facultystaff/william-s-taylor/

Submitted by: Haley Fowler, hcrafton@uca.edu on 02/26/2026

Day of Giving Celebration and Announcement

Join fellow Bears for a Day of Giving celebration on Friday, March 13 at 1 p.m. in Buffalo Alumni Hall. Enjoy a sweet treat and hear a special announcement from President Houston Davis.
Remarks will begin at 1:10 p.m.
The celebration is in recognition of students, faculty, staff, and donors who help make Day of Giving a success.

uca.edu/DayofGiving

Submitted by: Haley Fowler, hcrafton@uca.edu on 02/26/2026

Join us March 12 for UCA’s 12th annual Day of Giving. We need all Bears to give back! Choose a fund, make a donation and make a BIG difference. For a full list of funds, visit uca.edu/Dayofgiving

uca.edu/DayofGiving