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Computer Science alumnus publishes in a prestigious journal

Submitted by: Emre Celebi, ecelebi@uca.edu on 11/11/2024

Harrison Bounds, a 2023 graduate of the BS program in Computer Science, published his research in a prestigious peer-reviewed journal:
H. Bounds, M. E. Celebi, and J. Maxwell, “Color Quantization Using an Accelerated Jancey k-Means Clustering Algorithm,” Journal of Electronic Imaging, vol. 33, no. 5, 053052, 2024.

This work was supervised by Dr. Emre Celebi, chair of Computer Science and Engineering. Harrison is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Robotics at Northwestern University.

https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-electronic-imaging/volume-33/issue-5/053052/Color-quantization-using-an-accelerated-Jancey-k-means-clustering-algorithm/10.1117/1.JEI.33.5.053052.short

Men’s Basketball at Home Wednesday – Canned Food Drive

Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 11/11/2024

Come out Wednesday for the first home appearance of the season by the UCA Men’s Basketball team! The Bears take on Randall at 6:30 PM in the Farris Center. Bring canned goods to the game to donate to the Bear Essentials Food Pantry and help us stock the Pantry before Thanksgiving! Click the link to claim your tickets!

https://ucasports.universitytickets.com/

BeWell Fitness for Everyone Webinar Series

Submitted by: Madeline Kimbrell, ucabewell@uca.edu on 11/11/2024

If you’re eager to enhance your knowledge about physical activity and exercise, you’re invited to a four-week webinar series presented by Vincent Guyette, a graduate student from the Department of Nutrition and Family Sciences at UCA. This educational series will cover vital topics in physical activity and wellness. The sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays from noon to 1 PM on the following dates: November 13th, November 20th, December 4th, and December 11th. To RSVP and officially register, please complete the survey, which includes a pre-educational assessment. The zoom link can be found in the survey, and will also be sent out Wednesday morning.

https://forms.gle/D9hkFFdXLykMn1P7A

Arkansas Coding Academy Open House

Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 11/11/2024

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

Dean’s Leadership Series: MOVED ONLINE

Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, jessicau@uca.edu on 11/12/2024

Today’s Dean’s Leadership Series: Preparing People to Thrive, has been moved ONLINE. Previously registered and all new registrations will be provided a Zoom link to attend.

The Dean’s Leadership Series continues today, November 12, with another unique opportunity to develop and refine your leadership skills. Join us during x-period, when Tom Williams will facilitate an engaging session titled “Preparing People to Thrive.”

This session focuses on creating mentorship programs that foster professional growth and offers strategies for balancing teaching, research, and service expectations. Together, we’ll explore how to implement practices that enhance well-being and work-life integration, while fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse talents.

Don’t miss this chance to empower your leadership capabilities and contribute to a thriving academic community. Let’s build an environment where faculty members are fully supported to excel and drive institutional success.

We look forward to seeing you ONLINE!

https://uca.edu/cetal/event-registration/

The Washington Center (TWC) Academic Internship Program

Submitted by: Mark Mullenbach, markm@uca.edu on 11/07/2024

UCA students interested in pursuing a professional internship in Washington DC are encouraged to consider The Washington Center (TWC) Academic Internship Program (AIP). UCA has had a partnership with the TWC for more than a decade. The early deadline for the Summer 2025 internship program is December 4, 2024 and the regular deadline is January 8, 2025. For more information, please see UCA’s website for the internship program or contact Dr. Mark Mullenbach, UCA Liaison, at markm@uca.edu.

https://uca.edu/washingtoncenter/

Diversity Strategic Plan Reporting – Due December 20

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 11/06/2024

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 Questionnaire link below

Email diversity@uca.edu for more information

http://uca.edu/go/dspGo

2025 DBIE Award Nominations Now Open

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 11/06/2024

Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, & Equity (DBIE) Award

The Diversity Advisory Committee invites the UCA community to nominate staff, faculty, and administrators for the 2025 DBIE Award. The nomination form may be found at the link below.

The due date for submitting nominations is Friday, November 15, 2024

For more information, contact us at diversity@uca.edu or 501-450-3135

https://uca.edu/go/DBIEaward