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.
Archives for March 2026
Retirement Celebration for Dr. Bill Taylor (Chemistry Dept)
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/
Spring Soccer on Saturday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 02/26/2026
Missing soccer? Come out to the Bill Stephens Complex for spring soccer! Kickoff vs Arkansas State at 3 PM! Free admission!
Baseball at Home vs Little Rock
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 02/26/2026
Little Rock comes to Conway on Friday and Sunday for their series! The Bears and Trojans will face off at 6 PM on Friday and at 2 PM on Sunday. Saturday’s game will take place in Little Rock. Find the schedule by using the link below!
Softball Midweek on Wednesday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 02/26/2026
Join us at Shock Stadium for a midweek matchup featuring the Golden Hurricane of Tulsa and the Central Arkansas Bears! First pitch is at 5 PM! View the full composite schedule by clicking the link below!
Day of Giving Celebration and Announcement
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 Day of Giving – March 12
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
Bear Biographies Call For Books (with story to tell!)
Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 02/26/2026
The UCA Bear Biographies planning committee is delighted to announce the 2026 Bear Biographies: A Library of Lived Experiences event will take place this year at UCA on the second floor of Torreyson Library April 7th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
We are calling on all members of the campus & local community who have a story to tell and would be interested in serving as “books” at the event. Books submit a proposed title and description of their story and sign up for a 2-hour shift during which they have a series of 20-minute conversations with participants in the Bear Biographies event. The goal of Bear Biographies is to discover more about each other and build a stronger community!
If you’re interested in telling your story, complete the book volunteer form. Not sure what to talk about, or how to phrase your title or description? Don’t worry! Complete the form and a member of the planning committee will reach out to you to assist with brainstorming. An orientation will be offered the week before the event to go over what to expect at the event.
Additional information about this year’s event and all the ways you can get involved as a book, an event volunteer, or a participant can be found on our LibGuide.