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ACT Prep Registration for Spring Open – Starts January 19th!

Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 01/06/2026

This interactive course via Zoom is designed for high school students (10th grade and above) who have previously scored between 17-25 on the ACT or for high schoolers who have yet to take the test. Current and former UCA faculty/staff members will review subject material and offer test-taking tips to help students progress through the exam in a more reasonable and timely manner. Choose one subject to focus on or choose all four at a reduced total rate. Class sizes are limited to 12 per section to maximize learning.

English: Mondays – January 19, January 26, & February 2, 2026
Reading: Tuesdays – January 20, January 27 & February 3, 2026
Science: Wednesdays – January 21, January 28 & February 4, 2026
Math: Thursdays – January 22, January 29 & February 5, 2026

Section A: 5:00 pm – 6:20 pm
Section B: 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm

https://uca.edu/outreach/testprep/

Post Award Grants & Contract Accounting Training – Next Wednesday

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 01/06/2026

Co-hosted by the Admin Support Employee Resource Group (ASERG)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Lewis 174 Computer Lab & Zoom (link below)

Agenda
*Post-Awards Grants and Contracts department overview
*Grant lifecycle details
*Q&A

Email employeeadminsupport@uca.edu with any questions.

https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/83456105453?pwd=lSrN6vvZbUY2h74ZLaQybdby7m99xP.1

Upcoming Web Accessibility Walk-In Session from OARS

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 01/02/2026

Description: Receive direct one-on-one assistance on how to check for correct headings, alt text, captioning and meaningful information on your UCA webpage. Please have your SiteImprove report available either by email or in print.

January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Burdick 313

Session Assistants: Mark Heffington, Executive Director, University Marketing and Communications (UMAC), Doris Pierce, OARS Director, John Ortigo, OARS Assistive Technology Specialist

 

Food Pantry Holiday Hours

Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 12/17/2025

During UCA’s hybrid operations and Winter Break, the Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed 12/15/25 – 1/9/26. Before the Spring Semester begins, the Food Pantry will undergo cleaning and restocking the week of 1/5 – 1/9/26.

We will reopen with Spring Semester hours of Monday thru Thursday 11 am – 5 pm on January 12, 2026.

https://uca.edu/foodpantry/home/news/

BeWell and Community Care Clinic Presentation: Using Campus Resources to Strengthen Your Health.

Submitted by: Madeline Kimbrell, ucabewell@uca.edu on 12/16/2025

Kick off the new year with a renewed focus on your well-being. This session, hosted by BeWell in partnership with the Community Care Clinic, will demonstrate how to utilize on-campus services designed to support whole-person health. Whether you’re looking to manage a chronic condition, improve mobility, build healthier habits, or support your mental health, their experts—from dietitians to physical therapists to mental health counselors—are here to guide you. This presentation is on January 14th from 12:15 – 1:00 pm in the Community Care Clinic Teaching Kitchen and via Zoom. Click the link to register.

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/bewell-community-care-form/