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Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 07/30/2025

Back2School Events with the American Red Cross

Health Fair
Sunday, August 3, 2025
New Hope Baptist Church
1232 Watkins Street
Conway, AR 72034
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Cookout
Friday, August 8, 2025
City of Hope Outreach
608 E Robins St
Conway, AR 72032
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Volunteers will:
Hand out disaster preparedness materials
Run Disaster preparedness activities for child participants
Connect with community members

No UCA transportation will be provided

Contact Stephen Edwards for registration information at stephen.edwards@volunteer.redcross.org

 

Submitted by: Kevin Thomas, kpthomas@uca.edu on 07/28/2025

At UCA, we’re always working hard to find and connect with incredible future Bears, but no one knows your community like you do.

Maybe it’s your neighbor’s standout senior.
Maybe it’s your friend’s kid who’s obsessed with biology.
Maybe it’s your barista who casually mentioned a 4.2 GPA.

No matter where they are on their educational journey, high school freshman, transfer student, middle-school student, community college graduate, or even someone just starting to explore their options, we’d love to reach out and connect.

If you know someone who would thrive at UCA, send them our way through the Bear Pal form: https://admissions.uca.edu/register/bearpal

It’s quick. It’s easy. And it helps us reach out and connect with future potential Bears!

You help shape UCA every day. This is one more way to do it. Let’s make sure the next generation of Bears starts their journey with a warm welcome.

https://admissions.uca.edu/register/bearpal

Submitted by: Anjanette Kerr, akb88003@uca.edu on 07/28/2025

The Bear Essentials Food Pantry is partnering with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance to host SNAP Sign-Up Days on campus!

What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families, helping them stretch their grocery budget and access the nutritious food essential for good health and well-being.

What to Expect:
SNAP representatives from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance will be available to:

Answer your questions

Help you determine eligibility

Assist you with the application process

Our goal is to eliminate hunger and food insecurity within our campus community. SNAP is one important resource that can help.

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Student Health Center, Room 307

No appointment needed — drop in during the scheduled times.

For more information, contact the Bear Essentials Food Pantry @bearessentials@uca.edu or 501-450-3416.

 

Submitted by: Stacy O’Brien, sobrien4@uca.edu on 07/25/2025

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership invites faculty to join the Teaching with AI Mini-Conference on Tuesday, August 12th and Friday, August 15th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. This two-day conference features all-new sessions based on the most current developments in generative artificial intelligence and its impact on teaching practices.
Sessions will address living syllabus policies, AI for research, AI-enabled and AI-resistant assignments, AI applications across disciplines, strategies for addressing student misuse, AI tools for creativity and productivity, differentiation and metacognition, AI ethics, and a Gemini for Education preview. Participants will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, develop practical strategies for integrating AI into their courses, collaborate with faculty across disciplines, and explore forward-looking perspectives on AI in education.
This conference provides essential professional development for faculty navigating the evolving landscape of AI in higher education. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching effectiveness and stay current with emerging technologies. Registration is open now!

https://uca.edu/cetal/conferences/

Submitted by: Anjanette Kerr, akb88003@uca.edu on 07/24/2025

The Bear Essentials Food Pantry is partnering with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance to host SNAP Sign-Up Days on campus!

What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families, helping them stretch their grocery budget and access the nutritious food essential for good health and well-being.

What to Expect:
SNAP representatives from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance will be available to:

• Answer your questions
• Help you determine eligibility
• Assist you with the application process

Our goal is to eliminate hunger and food insecurity within our campus community. SNAP is one important resource that can help.

Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Student Health Center, Room 307

No appointment needed — drop in during the scheduled times.

For more information, contact the Bear Essentials Food Pantry @bearessentials@uca.edu or 501-450-3416.

 

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 07/23/2025

Celebrate the start of the 2025 fall athletic season at UCA Purple Passion on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Alumni Pavilion and Tailgate Zone. This free, community-wide event is your chance to enjoy food samples from local restaurants, vote for your favorite tailgate fare, and show your UCA spirit at the community pep rally. End the evening with games and activities on the UCA Practice Field alongside UCA athletes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1592662561693424?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Submitted by: Erica Ruble, ERICAR@UCA.EDU on 07/22/2025

The UCA Magazine Spring/Summer 2025 issue is now available. Please email umac@uca.edu to request copies for your department or lobby.

https://uca.edu/magazine/

Submitted by: Veneta Fricks, vgraham1@uca.edu on 07/22/2025

Looking to receive funding from UCA Staff Senate for your initiative, event, or group that will support staff? We’re here to help! Complete the Staff Senate Funding Request form. Please submit your request at least 2–4 weeks prior to a Staff Senate General Body Meeting to be considered for funding. Meetings are held on the second and last Wednesday of each month. You will be contacted with a date to present your request to Staff Senate. After presenting to Staff Senate, you will be informed via email whether or not your funding request was approved (partially or fully) or denied. If you have any questions, please contact Staff Senate President, Dr. Veneta Fricks (vgraham1@uca.edu or staffsenate@uca.edu).

https://forms.gle/viRfBqxHSXHEbgyU7

Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 07/21/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at the cutting edge of data and decision-making in the tech industry?

Join the Arkansas Coding Academy for a special live webinar featuring an in-depth interview with Derrick Carruth, a seasoned Digital Solutions Architect with 25 years of experience leading innovation in real-time decision support systems.

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM (Noon) CT
Location: Online via Zoom

In this exclusive session, Derrick will share:

A typical work day in the life of a SQL Developer
Why SQL became a core part of their work—and why they believe it’s essential for anyone serious about working in tech.
The real world Impact of how SQL powers business decisions

You’ll also get a sneak peek into Derrick’s upcoming SQL Bootcamp course, recently recognized by Forbes Advisor as “Best for Synchronous Learning” among online SQL programs in 2024. Whether you’re a beginner exploring the tech world, a career-changer curious about data roles, or an aspiring developer ready to level up—this webinar is for you.

Live Q&A included – come with questions!

Register today through the link below

https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/81584300596?pwd=Z2HruGWQhG04xyJIHNFt8vTWJDclmP.1

Submitted by: Lindsey Shurley, losborne@uca.edu on 07/16/2025

Register your department and/or RSO you advise for Conway Daze!! Conway Daze is a great opportunity for your department or student group you advise to showcase all you do to our new first-year students and also upperclassmen looking to get involved.

Conway Daze will be held during Welcome Week on Wednesday, August 20 from 2:00-5:00pm in the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center (formerly HPER Center). Registration closes July 31!

https://uca.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/677917