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Student Success Coaching Now Available for Summer Students

Submitted by: Chelsea Adams, cadams28@uca.edu on 06/11/2025

Success Coaching for students enrolled in Summer I or Summer II is available through Student Success Services. Coaches can work with students to improve study skills, discuss time management strategies, and make a plan for a successful Summer or Fall term. Enrolled students in Academic Recovery (alert or probation) can also fulfill their coaching requirements this summer, instead of waiting for the Fall.

To make an in-person or virtual appointment, students can access the appointment portal here: http://uca.edu/go/successcoaching

For any questions please contact Chelsea Adams, Assistant Director for Student Success at cadams28@uca.edu.

http://uca.edu/go/successcoaching

Griffin Planetarium Shows

Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 06/11/2025

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday June 13 at 3:00pm and 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/

ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2025 CLASS OF INDUCTEES

Submitted by: Lainey Morrow, bmorrow@uca.edu on 06/05/2025

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of distinguished inductees. Six new Arkansans will be honored at the 2025 Induction Banquet on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas.

The six 2025 Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame inductees are:
– Sharon Allen (1944 – 2021) of Little Rock
– Kelley Erstine of Conway
– James D. Lewis of Little Rock
– Robert (Bob) L. Shoptaw of Little Rock
– Tim White of Little Rock
– William (Bill) H. L. Woodyard, III (1945 – 2014) of Little Rock

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to identify and honor distinguished insurance industry professionals with strong ties to Arkansas who exemplify innovation, social responsibility, leadership and professional excellence; have made broad encompassing and lasting contributions to advance the role of insurance in society; and have significantly impacted the lives of many Arkansans.

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business partners with the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame to create and nurture a nationally recognized undergraduate degree program in insurance and risk management. Scholarships are awarded to students annually through the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame Scholarship.

https://uca.edu/business/2025/06/05/aihf-inductees2025

Employee Biometric Screening at Student Health Clinic

Submitted by: Madeline Kimbrell, ucabewell@uca.edu on 06/05/2025

If you are currently enrolled in UCA’s health insurance then you are eligible to participate in BeWell’s no cost, confidential on-site biometric health screenings. The screening takes less than 15 minutes and is one of two activities to complete in order to qualify for a discount on your health insurance premiums in 2026. Click the link to learn more.

On-site screenings will be offered starting May 5th through August 15th, 2025. Less than three months left to get your free onsite screening!
To schedule your screening at the UCA Student Health Clinic, call (501) 450-3136 or use the online patient portal.*

*Patients must fast at least 4 hours and hydrate prior to the screening. Review BeWell Biometric Screening FAQs prior to scheduling.

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/employee-wellness/bewell-overview/biometric-screenings/

BeWell Presentation: Dementia Prevention

Submitted by: Madeline Kimbrell, ucabewell@uca.edu on 06/05/2025

In celebration of Dementia Awareness Month, we are pleased to invite you to an educational presentation on dementia prevention led by Kerry Jordan, PhD, RN, CNS, CNL-BC. The session will include a Q&A segment to address your questions. Join us on Wednesday, June 18th, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm via Zoom. Click the link to join. Passcode: BeWell

https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/87259725433?pwd=LLHLfbIo1AZzbomjWAaIoQ60g4aiVY.1

UCA Women’s Giving Circle Grant Application Available

Submitted by: Haley Fowler, hcrafton@uca.edu on 05/20/2025

UCA Women’s Giving Circle Grant Application Available

The UCA Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) is currently requesting grant proposals from members of the faculty, staff and student organizations for funding. The deadline for applications to be received in the Foundation office is Friday, September 12, 2025.

The UCA WGC is a fund within the UCA Foundation and was established in 2014 to provide and encourage unique learning and leadership development opportunities that will enrich the lives of women and girls.

Through the financial support of its members, the WGC dedicates resources to award grant funds from women to women, focusing on projects and programs benefiting women and girls. Grants will be awarded based on a majority vote of WGC membership.

The grant application is available online at uca.edu/go/WGC

If you would like information about becoming a member of the Women’s Giving Circle please visit uca.edu/go/WGC to learn more.

For questions contact Haley Fowler at hcrafton@uca.edu.

uca.edu/go/WGC