Submitted by: Anthony Fillippino, anthonyf@uca.edu on 06/23/2025
The Thomas Courtway Student Recreation Center will be CLOSED Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5.
Normal hours of operation resumes on Sunday, July 6.
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Supervisor Training Event
Submitted by: Madeline Kimbrell, ucabewell@uca.edu on 06/23/2025
Most supervisors and managers will agree that one of their biggest challenges is managing ‘difficult’ employees. These situations can be time-consuming and stressful, but they also present an opportunity for supervisors to better support their employees during challenging times.
Join us for this supervisor training to learn effective strategies for handling complex scenarios, gain insight into the EAP program, and conduct self-assessments of your management skills. When supervisors understand and navigate tough situations thoughtfully, it benefits not only their own effectiveness but also helps employees feel supported and understood. This training is open to all supervisors and managers, regardless of BeWell eligibility or enrollment.
The sessions will be held on July 10th and October 30th, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in Student Center room 223. Click the link below to RSVP your spot now.
BeWell Dementia Prevention Presentation Rescheduled
Submitted by: Madeline Kimbrell, ucabewell@uca.edu on 06/23/2025
In celebration of Dementia Awareness Month, we are pleased to invite you to an educational presentation on dementia prevention led by Kerry Jordan, PhD, RN, CNS, CNL-BC. The session will include a Q&A segment to address your questions. This has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 26th, from 1:45 – 2:30 pm via Zoom. Click the link to join. Passcode: BeWell
https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/87259725433?pwd=LLHLfbIo1AZzbomjWAaIoQ60g4aiVY.1
Day in the Life of a Tech Expert: Behind the Scenes with a DevSecOps Engineer
Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 06/20/2025
Curious what it’s really like to work in the tech industry? Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Zach Callahan, an experienced engineer with a dynamic background in full-stack development, system administration, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Currently, Zach supports an open-source Air Force project, working to streamline secure application development and deployment for the Department of Defense. In this webinar, he’ll walk us through a typical day in his tech job, sharing insights into the tools he uses, challenges he faces, and what it takes to thrive in such a high-impact environment.
In addition to his work as an engineer, Zach is also an instructor at Arkansas Coding Academy, where he’ll be teaching an upcoming class. He’ll discuss what students can expect from his upcoming course, what makes the Arkansas Coding Academy unique, and how ArCA helped launch his own career after completing a full-stack program in Fall 2022.
Whether you’re exploring a career in tech, already enrolled in a bootcamp, or looking to expand your professional network, this is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from someone who’s been in your shoes—and made it.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: Noon – 1:00 PM CST
Location: Online (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)
Cost: Free
Register using link below!
Farewell Reception for Dr. Fredricka Sharkey
Submitted by: Amy Whitehead, amyw@uca.edu on 06/19/2025
Please stop by Buffalo Alumni Hall on Thursday, June 26 from 1-2 pm for a drop-in reception honoring Dr. Fredricka Sharkey! Fredricka has been at UCA for over ten years, most recently serving as the Director of Media Relations in the Office of the President.
Beginning July 1, Fredricka will be the Director of Communications for the Pulaski County Special School District.
Please help us thank Fredricka for her dedicated service to UCA and wish her well in her new role!
Amy Whitehead
Chief of Staff
Navigate Ends June 30th
Submitted by: Shelly Vangsnes, shellyv@uca.edu on 06/19/2025
Important Notice: Navigate Contract Ending June 30, 2025
The university’s contract with Navigate will expire on June 30, 2025. After this date, features such as student communication, appointment scheduling, departmental reporting, and analytics will no longer be available in Navigate.
UCA will transition to Slate for these functions moving forward.
We strongly recommend that departments export any reports or historical data from Navigate that may be needed for future reference prior to June 30th.
If you or your office uses these features, please reach out to Drew Richardson, Associate Director for Enrollment Systems, Enrollment Services & Student Success.
Email: arichardson8@uca.edu
Office: Harrin 127C
Phone: 501-450-3222
Dissertation Announcement for Robyn Williams
Submitted by: Jennifer Bell, jbell15@uca.edu on 06/18/2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
9:00 am
https://uark.zoom.us/j/83782871969?pwd=OtXlOlviao1mdXnPGEG4ou1BXiVa7L.1
Dissertation Defense Announcement for Logan Snyder
Submitted by: Jennifer Bell, jbell15@uca.edu on 06/17/2025
Tuesday, June 24, 10:00am
Mashburn 200
https://meet.google.com/cgs-ercx-mhz
Special Screening of a NASA+ Original Movie: “Cosmic Dawn”
Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 06/16/2025
Special Screening of a NASA+ Original Movie: “Cosmic Dawn”
Friday June 20, 4:30pm-6:07pm in the Griffin Planetarium located in the Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences.
Tells the story of the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever deployed in space.
Cosmic Dawn offers an unprecedented glimpse into the delicate assembly, rigorous testing, and triumphant launch of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The documentary showcases the complexity involved in creating a telescope capable of peering billions of years into the past.
Seating starts 10 minutes before show time. Admission is free. Seating limited to the first 94. No admission after the movie begins. No food or drink allowed.
https://uca.edu/physics/planetarium/
Griffin Planetarium Shows
Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 06/16/2025
Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday June 20 at 3:00pm and 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky, a flight around the galaxy, and the full-dome movie “Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible”. 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.