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10 Week Italian Language Course

Submitted by: Lynn Burley, lburley@uca.edu on 01/27/2025

Please join us for a 10 week Italian Language course through the UCA Community Language School. This course will be taught in person on UCA’s campus, Irby Hall, on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-8pm, with an optional 30 minute practice time until 8:30pm. The course begins Tuesday, February 4 and runs 10 weeks (excluding March 25 for Spring Break) until Tuesday, April 25.
The cost per participant is $100 for the entire course. We will contact you for payment arrangements.

Please go to https://uca.edu/sll/community-language-school/ and click on the “Register for 10 week course” button. As a Community Language School class, anyone in the community is welcome to join. Tell your friends and family!

https://uca.edu/sll/community-language-school/

2025 Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration

Submitted by: Guo-ou Zhuang, gzhuang@uca.edu on 01/27/2025

Chinese Lunar New Year of 2025, the year of snake, is here! According to Chinese zodiac, snake is the symbol of wisdom and fertility. It is the most significant festival for the Asian community. The Center for Chinese Language and Culture (CCLC) is hosting the 2025 Spring Festival celebration at UCA on Friday, January 31st at the Ballroom of McCastlain Hall from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Please come to enjoy the music performance, cultural activities, and Chinese food.

 

UCA Employee Coaching Circles 2024-25

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 01/26/2025

AFRICAN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
African American faculty & staff led by Dr. CrystaL Harris
cdr02003@uca.edu
– February 6, 1:40-2:30, Brewer Hegeman Conference Center (BHCC) 101

ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
AAPI faculty & staff led by JingJing Li jli@uca.edu
– April 10, 1:40-2:30, Fireplace Room

BROTHER’S KEEPER
African American male faculty & staff led by Myron Kuykendall & Travis
Johnson mkuykendall2@uca.edu tjohnson56@uca.edu
– February 19, 2:00-3:00, Main 027
– March 12, 2:00-3:00, Main 027
– April 16, 2:00-3:00, Main 027

SISTER’S KEEPER
African American female faculty & staff led by a committee
apeten@uca.edu denichak@uca.edu egayfield@uca.edu
mgoins@uca.edu cdr02003@uca.edu
– January 30, 3:00 – 4:00, BHCC103
– February 27, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
– March 20, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
– April 24, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
Committee members: Audreka Peten, Crystal Harris, Denicha Kemp, Lyn
Gayfield, Millie Goins

HISPANIC & LATINO EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
Hispanic faculty & staff led by Maria Negrete Padron & Dr. Leticia de la
Garza ldelagarza@uca.edu mnegretepadron1@uca.edu
– February 4, 1:40-2:30, BHCC 103

INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
International faculty & staff led by Dr. Brigid Otoo bappiahotoo@uca.edu
– April 1, 1:40-2:30, BHCC 103

LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
LGBTQ+ faculty & staff led by Dr. Taine Duncan & Dr. Paige Rose
tduncan@uca.edu prose@uca.edu
– April 8, 1:40-2:30, Fireplace Room

ADMIN SUPPORT COACHING CIRCLE
Do you serve in an administrative assistant position or as an office manager? Are
you aware of the multiple resources available to you? Participate in this group to
receive helpful information, network, and share valuable tips to make your job
easier! No registration required.
February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
March 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM Mashburn Room 103
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
Facilitator: Debbie Brigham, Human Resources and Risk Management Fiscal
Support Specialist dbrigham@uca.edu
ZOOM Link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86476576435?pwd=ZUxjcHVHbzNiVUJPcXNBcmhFMVBnQT09

LEADERSHIP COACHING CIRCLE
Do you currently lead others? Do you aspire to be a leader or a better one? What
are the essentials of leadership? Participation in this group includes interesting
articles, rich discussion, and opportunities to network. No registration required.
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life
nrm05002@uca.edu
ZOOM LINK: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09
February 18, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8. 2025

EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE
Have you been employed less than six (6) years in Higher Education as a faculty
or staff member? Are you looking to network with other Higher Education
employees? Are you interested in gathering new insight to Higher Education
issues, workplace norms, and career paths? The group will meet in the Executive
Dining Room Christian Cafeteria, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Co-sponsored by the College
Student Personnel Administration program (CSPA), it will provide socialization
and professional development for early career employees. Meal provided courtesy
of the Office of Employee Engagement & Enrichment. No registration required.
Facilitators: Thomas Bruick, tbruick@uca.edu; Evan Faidley, efaidley@uca.edu

February 13, 2025
Universal Design for Learning: Implications for Higher Education Administration
Presenter: TBD

March 13, 2025
Creating and Cultivating Professional Development Opportunities
Presenter: Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies

April 17, 2025
Assessment 101: Planning for Next Academic Year
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Bruick, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies

 

Groundbreaking Announcements About the UCA Aviation Academy

Please join UCA President Houston Davis, Conway Mayor Bart Castleberry, and other special guests for groundbreaking announcements about the UCA Aviation Academy.

Monday, January 27, 2025
Reception begins at 3 p.m.
Remarks will begin promptly at 3:30 p.m.

Conway Regional Airport at Cantrell Field
3250 JW and Pat Brown Blvd
Conway, AR 72034

RSVP Here