Submitted by: Stephanie McBrayer, smcbrayer@uca.edu on 08/19/2025
Miss Arkansas Reception honoring UCA student, Kennedy Holland!
Monday, August 25
5:00pm
At the President’s home.
Announcement/Events
UCA’s Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Takes First Place at National Conference, Earns “Gold” Status
Submitted by: Lainey Morrow, bmorrow@uca.edu on 08/19/2025
Please help us celebrate and congratulate UCA’s Theta Lambda Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi for their first-place win at the Annual (international) Conference in San Antonio this weekend. They competed in the Best Practices category “Impacting Your Profession,” presenting the game show “The Major is Right,” developed by the faculty advisors and many members of the chapter.
With 10 regional winners competing in this category, UCA came out on top! Several schools and the American Institute of Public Accounting have requested the game to be used to promote accounting as a great major and a great career. Lucas Hayes, Rebecca Gaither, and Izzy Saettele were the presenters of the project that brought home the win!
Also, while in San Antonio:
– Two UCA students, Kaddie Bailey and Lakoda Caldwell, participated in Project Run With It, a case competition to solve a problem for a not-for-profit.
– Also attending from UCA are Allie Wayne and Jaxson Adams, plus faculty advisor Ashley Phillips, and regional chapter advocate Connie McKnight.
– UCA was recognized as a Gold Chapter for this past academic year. Gold is the highest recognition for professional and service activities by a chapter.
– Three chapters of Beta Alpha Psi from Arkansas (UCA, UofA, and UALR) got together for a river cruise sponsored by the Arkansas Society of CPAs.
https://uca.edu/business/2025/08/19/bap-2025-win/
2026 Faulkner County Fair – Ticket Counter Volunteers Needed
Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 08/20/2025
Wednesday, September 17
3:30- 10:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 18
3:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, September 19
8:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2-hour shifts, no UCA transportation provided
Register on GivePulse by September 1
Call 501-450-3135 or email osac@uca.edu for more information
https://uca.givepulse.com/event/641025
Advocacy Grant Program
Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 08/20/2025
This grant program was established to support the efforts of individuals, teams, groups, departments, and divisions in furthering student success at UCA.
Scan the QR Code or visit the link to learn more.
Application Due Dates:
September 15
February 15
April 15
For questions, contact us at osac@uca.edu or 501-450-3135
https://uca.edu/osac/advocacy-grant/
Griffin Planetarium Shows
Submitted by: Scott Austin, saustin@uca.edu on 08/20/2025
Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky, a flight around the Galaxy and 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.
Pantry Closed Labor Day
Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 08/21/2025
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 11 am.
https://uca.edu/foodpantry/home/news/
Volleyball Purple vs Gray Scrimmage
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/18/2025
It’s time to get excited because volleyball is BACK! Attend the Purple vs Gray scrimmage on August 21st (Thursday) at 6 PM in the Prince Center! Admission is free and this event is open to the public!
CETAL Learning Communities to Transform Your Teaching
Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, jessicau@uca.edu on 08/19/2025
Ready to spark some excitement in your teaching and professional growth? The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership (CETAL) has curated an incredible lineup of learning communities that’ll transform how you think about education!
>Teaching Innovation & Student Success
Curious about navigating the AI revolution while maintaining academic integrity? Our Teaching with AI book group dives into “The Opposite of Cheating” – discover how to work WITH 21st-century realities! For STEM superstars, don’t miss the Community Cafe lunch discussions tackling everything from classroom technology to student mental health support.
>Global & Inclusive Education
Our Global Learning Research & Reading Group explores internationalizing your teaching through collaborative online international learning (COIL) and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Looking for something transformative? Our Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Learning Community helps you create healing-centered classrooms while protecting your own well-being.
>Career Development
Whether you’re navigating your first year (New Faculty Teaching Academy), building momentum in years 2-5 (Early Career Coaching Circle), or ready to explore leadership (Academic Leadership Learning Community with “How to Know a Person”), we have the perfect learning community for you!
These aren’t just meetings – they’re your ticket to reimagining education, connecting with passionate colleagues, and energizing your academic career. Explore the CETAL website for a full listing of learning communities and instructional workshops!
Gin Blossoms with special guest Spin Doctors now free for UCA Faculty/Staff
Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 08/15/2025
Gin Blossoms with special guest Spin Doctors coming to Reynolds Performance Hall on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 pm.
Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors are teaming up for an unforgettable night of rock music. Experience the hits live from two legendary 90s bands. Experience favorites “Hey Jealousy,” “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” 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/gin-blossoms-with-special-guest-spin-doctors/
