Submitted by: Stephen Feldman, sfeldman@uca.edu on 11/20/2024
Kick off your holiday season with the Conway Symphony Orchestra’s all new holiday show featuring the UCA Concert Choir with mezzo-soprano, JoAna Rusche, December 7, 7:30 pm at Reynolds Hall. UCA faculty/staff save $10. Student rush tickets $9 beginning Friday, December 6, at the box office only. Regular student tickets $15.
https://www.conwaysymphony.org/events/sleighbells-at-the-symphony
Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 11/20/2024
Join the School of Language and Literature’s Dr. Travis Sorenson for a conversation on the Windgate steps titled, “AI and Translation: The Ambiguity of Language and the Ongoing Need for Human Negotiators vis-à-vis Machines.”
Dr. Sorenson will exemplify how in occupations that are likely to require significant ongoing human intervention, the challenge will be determining how to implement AI responsibly and efficiently while continuing to accurately identify the areas in which human creativity and critical thinking will remain crucial in solving problems, including the need to negotiate the ambiguity inherent in natural language.
https://uca.edu/cahss/keystone-conversations/
Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 11/20/2024
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed during the Thanksgiving holiday break from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. We will reopen at 11 am on Monday, December 2nd.
Happy Thanksgiving!
https://uca.edu/foodpantry/home/news/
Submitted by: Frank Eychaner, feychaner@uca.edu on 11/19/2024
The UCA Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will present a concert of exceptional choral literature from the Renaissance through the present day. The concert will feature works of Palestrina, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Dawson and more! The concert is at 5:00 pm on Sunday, Nov. 24 in the Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts.
Submitted by: Evan Johnston, ejohnston1@uca.edu on 11/15/2024
The pool will be closed for a swim meet.
Thursday, November 21, from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Pool temperature will be lowered to swim meet specifications.
https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/aquatics/
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 11/16/2024
AFRICAN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
African American faculty & staff led by Dr. CrystaL Harris cdr02003@uca.edu
– November 19, 1:40-2:30. Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– February 6, 1:40-2:30, TBD
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
AAPI faculty & staff led by JingJing Li jli@uca.edu
– April 10, 1:40-2:30, TBD
BROTHER’S KEEPER
African American male faculty & staff led by Myron Kuykendall & Travis Johnson mkuykendall2@uca.edu tjohnson56@uca.edu
– November 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m., BHCC 101
– January 22, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– February 19, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– March 12, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– April 16, 2:00-3:00, TBD
COACHING CIRCLE
African American female faculty & staff led by a committee apeten@uca.edu denichak@uca.edu egayfield@uca.edu
mgoins@uca.edu cdr02003@uca.edu
– January 30, 3:00 – 4:00, TBD
– February 27, 3:00-4:00, TBD
– March 20, 3:00-4:00, TBD
– April 24, 3:00-4:00, TBD
Committee members: Audreka Peten, Crystal Harris, Denicha Kemp, Lyn Gayfield, Millie Goins
HISPANIC & LATINO EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
Hispanic faculty & staff led by Maria Negrete Padron & Dr. Leticia de la Garza ldelagarza@uca.edu mnegretepadron1@uca.edu
– February 4, 1:40-2:30, TBD
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
International faculty & staff led by Dr. Brigid Otoo bappiahotoo@uca.edu
– April 1, 1:40-2:30, TBD
LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
LGBTQ+ faculty & staff led by Dr. Taine Duncan & Dr. Paige Rose tduncan@uca.edu prose@uca.edu
– April 8, 1:40-2:30, TBD
ADMIN SUPPORT COACHING CIRCLE
Do you serve in an administrative assistant position or as an office manager? Are you aware of the multiple resources available to you? Participate in this group to receive helpful information, network, and share valuable tips to make your job easier! No registration required.
December 12, 2024 (Thursday) 9:30-11:00 AM College Square
January 15, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
March 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM Mashburn Room 103
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
Facilitator: Debbie Brigham, Human Resources and Risk Management Fiscal Support Specialist dbrigham@uca.edu
ZOOM LINK: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86476576435?pwd=ZUxjcHVHbzNiVUJPcXNBcmhFMVBnQT09
*BHCC – Brewer Hegeman Conference Center
*SHC – Student Health Center
LEADERSHIP COACHING CIRCLE
Do you currently lead others? Do you aspire to be a leader or a better one? What are the essentials of leadership? Participation in this group includes interesting articles, rich discussion, and opportunities to network. No registration required.
ZOOM Coaching Circle Sessions
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life
nrm05002@uca.edu
ZOOM LINK:
https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09
January 21, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8. 2025
MONTHLY SUPERVISOR CHECK-IN
Are you a supervisor? Here’s an opportunity to check in with others, ask questions, and receive resources and support! Come join us – virtually. No registration required.
January 16, 2025 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
ZOOM: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/84284236712?pwd=4bSGxfaryEYZfecnIofwZUV7jd7b1p.1
Facilitator: Charlotte Strickland, Director of Employee Engagement and Enrichment. chars@uca.edu
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE
Have you been employed less than six (6) years in Higher Education as a faculty or staff member? Are you looking to network with other Higher Education employees? Are you interested in gathering new insight to Higher Education issues, workplace norms, and career paths? The group will meet in the Executive Dining Room Christian Cafeteria, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the College Student Personnel Administration program (CSPA), it will provide socialization and professional development for early career employees. Meal provided courtesy of the Office of Employee Engagement & Enrichment. No registration required.
Facilitators: Thomas Bruick, tbruick@uca.edu; Evan Faidley, efaidley@uca.edu
November 19, 2024
Managing Workload/The Art of Saying No
Presenter: Aaron M. King, Dean of Pauli Murray College at Yale University
February 13, 2025
Universal Design for Learning: Implications for Higher Education Administration
Presenter: TBD
March 13, 2025
Creating and Cultivating Professional Development Opportunities
Presenter: Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies
April 17, 2025
Assessment 101: Planning for Next Academic Year
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Bruick, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 11/16/2024
The purpose of the UCA Veterans and Military Resource Center is to assist the student Veteran, their dependents, and currently serving military members to better understand and access the education benefits they have earned. In addition, our office assists veterans in their transition to the civilian college environment so that they may be more successful. Various forms of outreach will take place by our resource center throughout the year to aid our military connected community towards success.
Attend the program to learn more about this student population and see the new designated space to assist them.
November 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
1:30-2:30 pm
Veterans and Military Resource Center
Presenter: Gregory Pelts, Director of Veteran Resource Center
Please register at the link provided.
https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/seminar-information/
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 11/16/2024
Have you been employed less than six (6) years in Higher Education as a staff or faculty member? Are you looking to network with other Higher Education employees? Are you interested in gathering new insight to Higher Education issues, workplace norms, and career paths? The group will meet in the Executive Dining Room Christian Cafeteria.
Co-sponsored by the College Student Personnel Administration program (CSPA), it will provide socialization and professional development for early career employees. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Topic: Managing Workload/The Art of Saying No
Presenter: Aaron M. King, Dean of Pauli Murray College at Yale University
November 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
12:15-1:30 pm
Executive Dining Room-Christian Cafeteria
(Lunch Provided)
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/18/2024
Men’s Basketball is back home in the Farris Center on Thursday to take on Southeast Missouri at 6:30 PM! Bring a new toy to donate to Conway Toys for Tots! Doors open at 5:30 PM! Click the link to get your tickets!
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/18/2024
Join us in the Farris Center on Sunday at 1 PM as the Bears take on UNC Asheville! We’re feeling extra thankful – grab a blank letter to fill out and send to someone you’re thankful for this season! Doors open at noon! Click the link to secure your tickets today!
