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Future-Ready Bears Accepting Donations

Submitted by: Shalia Delph, sdelph@uca.edu on 04/16/2026

Staff Senate has initiated a new program this Spring. Future-Ready Bears is a program designed to assist our fellow campus staff with back-to-school supplies. The program is open to all UCA and Aramark employees who meet the qualification requirements.
Look for the black donation bins in Bernard Hall, Burdick Hall, and Harrin Hall. Donations are still being accepted.
Please see the attached flyer for the supply wish list and monetary donation link. Donations will also be accepted at the Spring Social on Friday, April 24, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Shalia Delph (sdelph@uca.edu) or Brandy Davis (bdavis66@uca.edu).
Thank you for supporting Staff Senate and our fellow staff members.

 

Honors Capstone Presentation Day

Submitted by: Tina Huddleson, thuddleson@uca.edu on 04/15/2026

Join us on Study Day, April 24, beginning at 9:00 AM for presentations from Honors students who have completed their capstone projects. We will have presentations from a variety of majors and disciplines, highlighting both creative, experiential, and traditional research-based projects. Come support your peers and cheer them on for this final step of their undergraduate research process. We also have some students presenting during alternate times and/or locations. For the full schedule or any questions, email the Undergraduate Research Coordinator at thuddleson@uca.edu.

 

Gowns for Grads Program

Submitted by: Travis Johnson, tjohnson56@uca.edu on 04/15/2026

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want to make sure every student has the opportunity to participate.

Through the Gowns for Grads initiative, a limited number of cap and gown sets are available for students who may have difficulty purchasing their own. Priority will be given to students who are Pell Grant eligible and/or first-generation college students.

The application is open from April 3 through April 17, and all submissions will be reviewed after the deadline.

If this resource would help you or a student you know participate in commencement, we encourage you/them to apply!!!

https://forms.gle/UXDxGgnBcge3RQgv6

Research Symposium

Submitted by: Caroline Bivins, cbivins@uca.edu on 04/14/2026

The University Research Symposium invites you to an afternoon of scholarship, creativity, and conversation at McCastlain Hall. Featuring poster presentations, a faculty panel on GenAI in teaching and learning, and engaging roundtable discussions, the event highlights innovative work from UCA students and faculty across disciplines. Come explore new ideas, ask questions, and connect with the UCA research community.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IWgyBYsHpULzVcP15wIdu5MH7KO7Ida4dn0MwhskqJA/edit?usp=sharing

Paws Up, Caps Off Graduation Party!

Submitted by: Stephanie McBrayer, smcbrayer@uca.edu on 04/14/2026

Join us for the Spring 2026 UCA Graduation Celebration on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Buffalo Alumni Hall! All graduating seniors, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the “Paws Up, Caps Off” party in honor of our graduates.

This special celebration will feature complimentary food, music, fun prizes, a photo booth, lawn games, special guests from the UCA Alumni Association, and a celebratory toast from Dr. Robin Williamson. Come cheer, connect, and join in the festivities as we celebrate the achievements of UCA’s graduating students.

uca.edu/student/puco

COSE Annual Student Research Symposium

Submitted by: Treci Buchanan, Tbuchanan@uca.edu on 04/14/2026

The College of Science and Engineering 2nd Annual Student Research Symposium
April 17, 2026 1:00PM-3:00PM
Farris Center Gym
The annual student research symposium is an opportunity for all students in the COSE to showcase the research they have been working on both in the lab and out in the field. It brings students and faculty from all our disciplines together in one place and is a great way to learn about the amazing research that goes on in the College of Science and Engineering.
We will also announce the recipients of this year’s:
Advancement of Undergraduate Research in the Sciences (AURS)
AURS STEM Communicator
Southwestern Energy research awards

https://uca.edu/cose/cose-annual-symposium/