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Submitted by: Anthony Fillippino, anthonyf@uca.edu on 03/04/2025

Due to UCA Stunt Competition:
ALL Basketball Courts, Golf Simulator, Racquetball Courts, and Indoor Track will be CLOSED Friday, March 7, at 10 am. ALL will REOPEN Sunday, March 9.

 

Submitted by: James Wages, jwages3@uca.edu on 03/04/2025

We are excited to announce the offering of a special new course on the science of close relationships as explored through the music of artist and icon Taylor Swift. Students will delve into the emotional depth of Swift’s lyrics and discover scientific insights into intimate relationships. This course will be perfect for music lovers, Swifties, and those interested in improving their relationship skills. The course will be offered online and asynchronous in the Summer II session (July 7 to August 8). See the flyer for more details!

 

Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 03/04/2025

Celebrate National Nutrition Month at the HPER Center.
Learn how simple, nutritious choices can make a big difference in your health. Get expert tips, helpful resources, and practical advice to support your wellness journey.
T0ake the first step toward a healthier you!
Monday, March 10th from 5:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, March 11th from 2:30-3:30pm

 

Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 03/05/2025

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, at 7:00pm. The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky, a flight around the universe, and the full-dome movie “Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter”. 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/

Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 03/05/2025

Crystal Wagner holds an MFA from the University of Tennessee. In 2013 she was awarded the highly coveted Pollock-Krasner Grant. Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and massive site-specific installations, have led to her artwork being exhibited globally.

Commissions include installations for NIKE’s KOBE X Blackout Experience, Bombay Sapphire, TOYOTA, and Warner Brothers, “Get Animated Invasion,” at LA’s Grammy Museum. Her two works for Viacom, including a 117 ft piece at their headquarters in Times Square, was featured by the New York Times and VH1’s Top 20 Countdown.

For more information, contact Professor Leslie Macklin, Department of Art and Design, lmacklin@uca.edu

Schedule of Events:

Public Event: Artist Talk by Crystal Wagner
March 4, 2025 | 6-7 pm | Windgate Center 167

Workshop with Students: Tubemaking and Armature Building
March 6, 2025 | 1:40-2:30 pm | Windgate Center, south entrance

Public Event: Unveiling Ceremony
March 20, 2025 | 4 pm | Windgate Center

https://uca.edu/cahss/artists-in-residence/

Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 03/05/2025

Dr. Melvin Chen earned a doctorate in chemistry from Harvard University and holds a double master’s degree from The Juilliard School in piano and violin.

Chen’s performances have been featured on radio and television stations around the world, including KBS television and radio in Korea, NHK television in Japan, and NPR in the United States. As a professor, Chen teaches a studio of graduate and undergraduate piano students. In addition, he serves as Director of the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival/Yale Summer School of Music.

Chen’s notable solo recordings include Beethoven’s “Diabelli” Variations and piano music by Joan Tower, among others.

For more information, contact Dr. Linda Hsu, Department of Music, lindah@uca.edu.

Schedule of Events:

Piano Master Class
March 4, 2025 | 7:30-9:30 pm | Windgate Concert Hall

Violin Master Class
March 5, 2025 | 4-6 pm | Windgate Concert Hall

Dinner with Students
March 5, 2025 | 6-7:15 pm | Helen Christian Cafeteria

Chamber Music Master Class
March 5, 2025 | 7:30-9 pm | Windgate Concert Hall

Lecture Presentation
March 6, 2025 | 1:40-2:30 pm | Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall

Public Performance
March 6, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Windgate Concert Hall

https://uca.edu/cahss/artists-in-residence/

Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 03/05/2025

Today is the last day to view the Artists in Residence exhibit in the Baum Gallery. The Gallery will be open from 10am-4pm.

Immerse yourself in a world of creativity as you walk a labyrinth, add your hopes to a “Wish Tree” inspired by Yoko Ono’s iconic Imagine Peace project, and experience the powerful United: The Acorn Project, an art installation honoring the Suffrage Centennial. Be captivated by a 3-D mapped video with original score, Imagine If Buildings Could Talk, which brings the rich history of Little Rock Central High School to life.

https://uca.edu/cahss/artists-in-residence/

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 03/02/2025

Softball takes on Memphis on Wednesday at 5 PM at Shock Stadium! Click the link below to claim your tickets today!

https://ucasports.universitytickets.com/

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 03/04/2025

Please email diversity@uca.edu to add events to this calendar.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Women in Japanese Ladies’ Comics: Understanding Japan through Manga
4:30 p.m. IHSB 201/203
Speaker: Dr. Kinko Ito, Professor of Sociology, University of Arkansas Little Rock

Monday, March 10, 2025
Building Me
6:00 p.m. RWSC 223/224
Hosted by Real Beauty

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Teaching Gendered Modernity in Japan
4:30 p.m.
Integrated Health Science Building (IHSB) 201/203
Speaker: Dr. Akiko Takeyama, Director of the Center for East Asian Studies, Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Kansas

Colorful Bingo
6:00 p.m. RWSC 223/224
Hosted by Real Beauty

Keynote Lecture from Dr. Akiko Takeyama
6:00 p.m. McAlister Hall 201

Wednesday, March 14, 2025
Reassurance Retreat
6:00 p.m. RWSC 223/224
Hosted by Real Beauty

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Lavender Library Re-Opening
1:30 p.m. Old Main 203

Cupcakes for Kindess
1:40 – 2:30 p.m. RWSC Lobby
Hosted by Real Beauty

Friday, March 14, 2025
“For Constance and Ada: Snail Methods of Queer Feminist Archival Praxis”
1:30 p.m. Old Main 203
Speakers: Phoenix Smithey, Head of Special Collections, University Archivist, UCA
Dr. K. Adele Okoli, Associate Professor of French, UCA

Real Beauty Rodeo
6:00 p.m. RWSC 223/224
Hosted by Real Beauty

Saturday, March 15, 2025
Miss Essence Pageant
7:00 p.m. Reynolds Performance Hall

Tuesday, March 18
Women Authors in the Golden Age of Japanese Literature
4:30 p.m. IHSB 201/203
Speaker: Dr. Zach Smith, Associate Professor of History, Director of the Asian Studies Program, UCA

Thursday, March 20
Lecture
7:00 p.m. Location TBD
Speaker: Stacy J. Lettman, Assistant Professor of English, Florida Atlantic University

https://uca.edu/go/WHM

Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, jessicau@uca.edu on 03/03/2025

Yes, the rumors are true—UCA is preparing for a change in our learning management system platform. The Teaching with Technology Advisory Committee is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation to help determine the most effective platform to support our teaching and learning needs.

In an effort to inform the university about this process, CETAL has established a dedicated website with resources to keep you informed throughout the process. The review is examining three platforms: Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, and Brightspace.

The LMS review website includes:
– Detailed information about key features of each LMS under consideration
– Frequently Asked Questions addressing common concerns
– A complete timeline of the review and decision-making process
– Feedback forms to share past or current experiences with any of these platforms

> Try the Systems Yourself
We strongly encourage faculty participation in this review process. You can request a sandbox to personally explore and test any of the LMS platforms under consideration. These hands-on experiences will allow you to evaluate how each system might work for your specific teaching needs and empower you to provide more informed feedback.

> Next Steps
We encourage all faculty to visit the LMS Review website to learn more about the LMS platforms being considered, request sandbox access, and provide feedback through the available forms. Your input is valuable to this process, and there will be multiple opportunities for engagement in the coming weeks. The feedback window for faculty and staff is open from now until the end of April.

> Questions?
If you have questions not addressed on the website, please contact Amy Hawkins in CETAL and any TTAC representative using information found on the LMS review website.

Thank you for your engagement in this important process as we work to enhance our digital learning environment!

https://uca.edu/lmsreview/