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.
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/
Football Purple and Gray Scrimmage
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 08/18/2025
Join us Wednesday night at 6:15 PM on the Stripes! Admission is free for the scrimmage! Get excited for the upcoming football season. The first game is against Missouri in Columbia at 6:30 PM.
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!
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/
Griffin Planetarium Shows
Submitted by: Scott Austin, saustin@uca.edu on 08/13/2025
Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday August 15 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week includes a tour of the current sky, a flight around the universe, and the full-dome movie “Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds”. 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.
Ready to Learn JavaScript? Start Here!
Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 08/13/2025
Join our JavaScript Essentials course — a beginner-friendly, hands-on class designed to teach you the fundamentals of web development. This course is taught by an experienced Industry professional who is ready to share real-world application to enhance your learning.
Dates: October 6 – October 29, 2025
Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Virtual)
Location: Online or at the Arkansas Coding Academy Building – the choice is yours!
What You’ll Learn:
Variables, functions, and logic
Working with the browser (DOM & Web APIs)
Building interactive, user-friendly websites
No experience? No problem!
This course is perfect for beginners. All you need is a computer, webcam, and internet.
Tuition: $300 due at registration
If you’ve lived in Arkansas for at least one year and have completed high school, you may qualify for the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship—which can cover the full cost of the class, making it free for you!
Apply below and start coding with confidence!