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Call for collaboration for SDG Action and Awareness Week 2026

Submitted by: Michelle Wynn, mwynn@uca.edu on 10/27/2025

The Center for Global Learning and Engagement is preparing to participate in UCA’s third SDG Action and Awareness Week. SDG Action & Awareness Week is a global celebration created by the University Global Coalition (UGC) to promote awareness of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The week is also designed to inspire action among faculty, students, and staff in higher education to further the SDGs on campus and in the community.
We are inviting all departments to submit proposals to put on an event during the week of March 2-6, 2026. Priority deadline to be included is December 1 with a final deadline of January 15, 2026.

Submit your proposal here. The March 2025 SDG Week can be seen here.

Griffin Planetarium Shows

Submitted by: Scott Austin, saustin@uca.edu on 10/30/2025

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky, and the full-dome movie “One Sky” which tells the sky myths of various cultures. 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.

https://uca.edu/physics/planetarium/

Call for Nominations: AEGISS Award

Submitted by: Jennifer Deering, jdeering@uca.edu on 10/28/2025

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Award for Excellence in Grant Impact, Seeking, and Stewardship (AEGISS).

The annual Award for Excellence in Grants Impact, Seeking, and Stewardship (AEGISS) was established in November of 2018 (originally as the External Funding Impact Award) to…

*recognize individuals for professionalism in obtaining and managing grants,
*to promote a culture of grant writing among faculty and staff, and
*to encourage grant recipients to track the impact of their grant work on the university community (faculty, staff, and students), the public (from the local to the global), and their disciplines/fields.

Awardees will receive a framed certificate and $500. All applicants will receive a certificate of recognition.

Nomination Process
The nominating period will be announced with a link to the nomination form by November 1. The nomination period will close on January 2. The AEGISS selection committee chair will verify eligibility of nominees and email eligible applicants within five business days, providing further instructions for applying for the award. The nomination form is available at https://forms.gle/kbi8sRUZchjFCgR87.

Applicants may nominate themselves.

For more information, please see the AEGISS foundational document: uca.edu/sponsoredprogram/aegiss.

Previous Awardees
2019: Arijit Mukherjee, Biology
2020: Tansel Halic, Computer Science
2021: Charlotte Parham, Leadership Studies
2022: Ginny Adams, Biology
2023: Tori Dunlap, Chemistry
2024: Gayle Seymour, Art & Design
2025: Stephanie Rose, Health Sciences

https://forms.gle/kbi8sRUZchjFCgR87

The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John now FREE for UCA Faculty/Staff

Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 10/28/2025

Movin’ Out with Michael Cavanaugh: The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John
Tuesday, November 18 @ 7:00 pm – Reynolds Performance Hall

Michael Cavanaugh was made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performances and received multiple accolades. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy and Tony award nominations.

His interpretation of the modern rock/pop songbook led to Billboard calling him “The New Voice of the American Rock and Roll Songbook,” and he was recognized by Reuters as Entertainer of the Year for the private events market. Cavanaugh will perform the greatest hits of the two pop-rock piano legends through songs including “Piano Man,” “Movin’ Out,” “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” and more.

Current and retired UCA Faculty and Staff may each receive two FREE tickets to three of the Public Appearances performances in the 2025-26 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/pops/movin-out-with-michael-cavanaugh-the-music-of-billy-joel-and-elton-john/

UCA Student Advocacy Award

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 10/28/2025

Do you know a faculty member, staff member, or administrator who goes above and beyond to support students? Someone who mentors, promotes, and makes a real difference through student advocacy?

Nominate individuals who:
-Champion student needs and voices
-Provide holistic support and guidance
-Create initiatives that promote retention and success
-Demonstrate advocacy in action

Who can nominate?
-Administrators
-Faculty
-Staff
-Students

The due date for submitting nominations is Monday, November 3, 2025
For more information, contact us at osac@uca.edu or 501-450-3135

https://uca.edu/osac/advocacy-award/

Alternative Spring Break Meetings

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 10/28/2025

2026 Alternative Spring Break: River Cleanup in Memphis
March 22 – March 27, 2026

– Explore the Mississippi River by foot and by boat
-Meet students from around the country
-Earn volunteer hours

Info meetings: October 28
1:40 – 2:30, RWSC 213
5:00 – 6:00, Zoom

Sign-up and $25 fee deadline is December 5
Register on GivePulse by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below.

Contact OSAC at 5014503135 and osac@uca.edu.

https://uca.givepulse.com/event/677055