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Death Poems: Faculty and Guest Artist Recital

Submitted by: Daniel De Togni, ddetogni1@uca.edu on 02/25/2026

Performances by Dr. Daniel De Togni (UCA) and guest artist, Dr. Kevin Lee Sun (Duquesne University).

Works for shakuhachi (Japanese flute) and piano by Daniel De Togni, Hyo-shin na and Stefan Wolpe

1:00 pm Sunday, March 1, 2026
Windgate Concert Hall, University of Central Arkansas

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uoiqxhag3ehig3v56uj1p/Faculty-and-guest-artist-recital.pdf?rlkey=bvgchi1i1vevix6kcd4z393cq&st=ruvsqez4&dl=0

Encourage students to apply for Student Orientation Staff (SOS)! Deadline: March 11

Submitted by: Lindsey Shurley, fye@uca.edu on 02/25/2026

The Student Orientation Staff (SOS) is a group of 90 currently enrolled student leaders who volunteer to make the transition to college as smooth and as fun as possible for first-time entering freshmen. We are looking for mature, hard-working, friendly and value-driven leaders to represent UCA at SOAR sessions this summer and Welcome Week in August.

If you know students who would be a good fit, please encourage them to apply. If they are interested in learning more or have questions, encourage them to attend our interest meeting Tuesday, March 3rd at x-period (1:40pm) in Student Center 214 or reach out to us at ucasosorange@gmail.com

Applications can be found on CubConnect and are open through March 11 at 4:00pm.

https://uca.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/712164

2026 ACTM Mathematics Contest – Open to High School students

Submitted by: Garth Johnson, garthj@uca.edu on 02/25/2026

The UCA Mathematics Department is excited to host the annual ACTM Mathematics Contest for the Central Arkansas Region on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Arkansas high school students enrolled in the following courses are invited to participate: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus & Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics.
Top-placing students will receive an invitation to the ACTM Invitational State Math Contest, held in April.
Students may register themselves, or be registered by a parent, guardian, or teacher. The registration fee is $5 per student for the regional contest.

https://uca.edu/actm/

THE MUSIC MAN now free for UCA Faculty/Staff

Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 02/25/2026

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN coming March 15 to Reynolds Performance Hall.

There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Featuring songs such as “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Ya Got Trouble,” “‘Till There Was You,” “Pick-a-Little” and “Gary, Indiana,” THE MUSIC MAN is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

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/broadway/the-music-man/

Bear to Bear Podcast-Sign up Now!!

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/24/2026

Hello UCA Family!

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2nd Annual “Bear to Bear Podcast” at KUCA-FM, The Bear 91.3 (Student Center)!

This is your chance to grab the mic and express gratitude to a fellow UCA employee who has made a significant difference in your day-to-day life, or share your heartfelt stories and experiences. Last year’s event was not only a blast, but it also showcased the incredible spirit of our UCA community, who bring out the best in all of us. Let’s keep that momentum going and come together to celebrate the amazing individuals who make UCA truly special!

Your voice matters, and your expression of appreciation can inspire others. Please join us in making this event unforgettable.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Hurry to grab your spot!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M4egMj6XF4XZCYktTM1zqjP-WLoiIQ9Lj0CAnGbzAQQ/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Contact LeighAnn DenHartog for further information.

 

All You Can Eat Pancakes Sunday!

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 02/23/2026

Join us Sunday any time from 8 AM to 1 PM at Stoby’s! All you can eat pancakes for $6. Student-athletes will be working the event to raise funds for Samaritan’s Feet. Tickets can be purchased at the door – cash or card! Bring your friends and family and fill up on food!