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Submitted by: Jennifer Bell, jbell15@uca.edu on 10/11/2024

Oct. 16, 2024 @ 2:00 pm

 

Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 10/11/2024

The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed during UCA’s Fall Break Thursday, October 17, and Friday October 18.  The Pantry will return to its normal open hours on Monday, October 21.

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

Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 10/11/2024

Get ready to celebrate our 25th anniversary with the return of fan favorite STRAIGHT NO CHASER on November 1st at 7:00 pm at Reynolds Performance Hall. Known for their holiday favorites and re-imagination of iconic songs throughout the decades, the all male a cappella group has toured all over the world for the past 25 years selling over 3 million albums, garnering more than a billion streams on Pandora alone, and selling more than 1.5 million concert tickets.

Each year, starting in October and running until New Year’s Eve, they tour across America sharing their love of the holiday season. The evening will be full of some of their greatest hits and holiday favorites.

Current and retired UCA Faculty and Staff may each receive two FREE tickets to three of the Public Appearances performances in the 2024-25 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.

https://uca.edu/publicappearances/featured/straight-no-chaser-top-shelf/

Submitted by: Anthony Fillippino, anthonyf@uca.edu on 10/15/2024

October 17-18

https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/hours/

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 10/13/2024

AI – It’s Here, and Now What? — The effective Utilization & Examples of AI

This session will review and compare the three major AIs (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini), the
perplexity of AI, and details surrounding prompts – what they are and how to make them effective. Whether in the classroom or office setting, AI can be used effectively and this session will help explain how.

Facilitators:
Alexander N. Chen, Faculty in Management, College of Business
Unzila Cheema, Graduate Assistant, College of Business

October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)
1:40-2:30 pm (X-Period)
RWSC 215

Please register at link provided!

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/seminar-information/

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 10/13/2024

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: Deliberative Dialogue
Presenter: Dr. Lesley Graybeal, Director of Living Learning Communities

October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)
12:15-1:30 pm

Executive Dining Room-Christian Cafeteria (Lunch Provided)

 

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 10/13/2024

Are you a supervisor? Here’s an opportunity to check in with others, ask questions, and receive re-
sources and support! Come join us – virtually. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Facilitator: Charlotte Strickland, Director of Employee Enrichment and Engagement

October 24, 2024 (Thursday)
9:00-10:00 am
ZOOM

Monthly Supervisor Check In ZOOM Link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/81750198423? pwd=SlQzZWRNRnRUMCtMc3ZVNEU4VFMzQT09

https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/81750198423? pwd=SlQzZWRNRnRUMCtMc3ZVNEU4VFMzQT09

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 10/13/2024

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
– November 5, 1:40-2:30, Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– 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
– October 23, 2:00 – 3:00, BHCC 101
– 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
– October 24, 3:00 – 4:00, Fireplace Room
– November 14, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 101(Brewer – Hegeman Conference Center)
– 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 4, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM *SHC 307
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

*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

Coaching Circle – Leadership ZOOM Link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09

October 22. 2024
November 12, 2024
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.

October 24, 2024 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
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

Monthly Supervisor Check-In ZOOM Link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/81750198423? pwd=SlQzZWRNRnRUMCtMc3ZVNEU4VFMzQT09
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

October 22, 2024
Deliberative Dialogue
Presenter: Dr. Lesley Graybeal, Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning

November 19, 2024
Managing Workload/The Art of Saying No
Presenter: TBD

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 10/13/2024

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

Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life

October 22, 2024 (Tuesday)
9:00-10:00 am

Coaching Circle – Leadership ZOOM Link : https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652? pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09

https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652? pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09

Submitted by: Alexandra Nieves, adepner1@uca.edu on 10/14/2024

Interested in visiting Peru to learn more about opportunities for future faculty-led programs and other types of collaboration?
The Office of Education Abroad will select a few faculty members to join us on a familiarization tour of a potential new partner’s (Máximo Nivel) institute and campus in Peru this January. Máximo Nivel provides airport pick up, accommodations, meals and transportation while in-country. This visit will allow faculty interested in working on future study abroad programs in Peru the opportunity to learn more about Máximo Nivel’s study abroad opportunities, international internships, service-learning projects, Spanish Language immersion programs and more.

Find a detailed itinerary and more detail on what Máximo Nivel offers in Peru on our website. Applications accepted through Nov. 1st.

https://uca.edu/globalstudy/site-visit-to-peru-january-6-11-2025/