Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 02/26/2026
The UCA Bear Biographies planning committee is delighted to announce the 2026 Bear Biographies: A Library of Lived Experiences event will take place this year at UCA on the second floor of Torreyson Library April 7th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
We are calling on all members of the campus & local community who have a story to tell and would be interested in serving as “books” at the event. Books submit a proposed title and description of their story and sign up for a 2-hour shift during which they have a series of 20-minute conversations with participants in the Bear Biographies event. The goal of Bear Biographies is to discover more about each other and build a stronger community!
If you’re interested in telling your story, complete the book volunteer form. Not sure what to talk about, or how to phrase your title or description? Don’t worry! Complete the form and a member of the planning committee will reach out to you to assist with brainstorming. An orientation will be offered the week before the event to go over what to expect at the event.
Additional information about this year’s event and all the ways you can get involved as a book, an event volunteer, or a participant can be found on our LibGuide.