Submitted by: Marvin Williams, marvinw@uca.edu on 12/17/2024
Please encourage your students to attend the workshops we have planned for the spring semester! They are free and open to all students. Attendance verification will be provided.
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Pantry Closed for Winter Break
Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 12/18/2024
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry is closed for UCA’s remote work days and winter break through January 8, 2025. The Pantry will reopen on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11 am.
Happy Holidays to all!
https://uca.edu/foodpantry/home/news/
Dec. 29 Men’s Basketball at Home!
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 12/16/2024
Join your UCA family for Men’s Basketball at the Farris Center on Dec. 29th! Tip vs Southwestern Christian is set for 4 PM! Doors open one hour out! Tap the link for your UCA Faculty/Staff tickets!
Don’t forget conference at home starts on Jan. 2nd with a doubleheader starting at 5 PM with the Sugar Bears!
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Recipients from UCA
Submitted by: Alexandra Nieves, adepner1@uca.edu on 12/12/2024
The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, founded in 2001, enables U.S. undergraduate students receiving federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. On average, 65 percent of Gilman recipients are from rural areas and small towns across the United States, and half are first-generation college students. At the conclusion of the October 2024 application cycle, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship was awarded to approximately 1,600 American undergraduate students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. From UCA, 8 students applied for the fall cycle and four (50%) received awards totaling $12,500.
The Office of Education Abroad wants to recognize the following awardees:
Clover McEntarffer was selected for an award for a Fall 2025 semester length program in Angers, France. They will study at CIDEF at l’Université Catholique de l’Ouest next Fall. Clover is a junior majoring in French and Creative Writing with a minor in English. They plan to graduate in Spring 2026.
Emily Burgess was selected for an award for our Summer 2025 faculty-led program: “Occupational Therapy and Nursing Abroad: Keys to Well-Being in Costa Rica.” Emily is a senior majoring in Nursing with a minor in Home Economics. She plans to graduate in Spring 2026.
MacKenzie Ainsworth was selected for an award for a Fall 2025 semester length program in Seoul, South Korea. She will study at Myongji University next Fall. MacKenzie is a sophomore majoring in Business and minoring in TESOL. She plans to graduate in Fall 2027.
Bianca Martin was selected for an award for a Spring 2025 semester length program in Angers, France. She will study at CIDEF at l’Université Catholique de l’Ouest this Spring. Bianca is a junior majoring in French with minors in Africana Studies and Film. She plans to graduate in Spring 2026.
This is a record number of awards for UCA, doubling the previous record from the October 2021 cycle.
Please join us in congratulating these award recipients!
Admin Staff Coaching Circle Friday Lunch – Dec. 13, 2024
Submitted by: Debbie Brigham, employeeadminsupport@uca.edu on 12/11/2024
Calling all Admin Staff! Come and join us for lunch this Friday, December 13, 2024
Bring your lunch or purchase your meal from the cafeteria and come join us! We want to say Merry Christmas and share some holiday cheer! Be sure to wear your ugly Christmas sweater! If we miss you this time please put the next date on your calendar, January 10, 2025!
Where: Executive Dining Room (on the back side of Christian Cafeteria)
When: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time: 11:30 – 12:30
Happy Holidays and see you there!
Diversity Strategic Plan Reporting – Due December 20
Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 12/11/2024
Report your most impactful 2023-2024 diversity, belonging, inclusion, & equity (DBIE) activities
The reporting system will be open from 11/1 – 12/20
Vice Presidents, Associate Provosts, Assistant & Associate Vice Presidents, and Deans will receive a link to the DSP Survey and send it to their liaisons
College Diversity Committee liaison(s) submit DBIE activities that represent the College
Academic Affairs liaison(s) (outside of Colleges) submit DBIE activities that represent their department/office/program
Liaison(s) from other Divisions submit DBIE activities that represent their department/office/program
Please see the DSP Reporting Form link below
Email diversity@uca.edu for more information
https://uca.edu/diversity/dsp-submission-form/
Pool Closure – Swim Meet
Submitted by: Evan Johnston, ejohnston1@uca.edu on 12/10/2024
The swimming pool will be CLOSED, Thursday, December 12, 1:30 pm – 8 pm.
https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/aquatics/
Arkansas Coding Academy Open House
Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 12/10/2024
We are excited to announce that the Arkansas Coding Academy will be hosting an open house event Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 3:00pm-5:00pm!
Join us to tour our facilities, meet our team, and learn about our innovative programs. Whether you’re interested in our offerings or just curious about our work, we welcome you to join us for an evening of discovery and networking.
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more details or to RSVP, please use the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arca-open-house-tickets-948274062247
Virtual Live Q&A Session: Unlock Your Potential with Expert-Led Tech Training
Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 12/09/2024
Thursday, December 12, at Noon
What You’ll Learn:
-How our expert instructors support student success.
-Why live instruction is key to mastering tech skills.
-Insights into our program’s structure and career opportunities.
Register Below!
Live Q&A Session: Reinvent Your Career with a Part-Time Tech Bootcamp
Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 12/09/2024
Date and Time : Tuesday, December 10, 2024
What to Expect:
-Alumni stories on breaking into tech.
-Insight into our flexible part-time bootcamp.
-Open Q&A to get all your questions answered.
Limited spots available! RSVP below
