Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 01/16/2026
Another chance to watch the Sugar Bears play! They take on North Alabama at 1 PM in the Farris Center. Click below to claim your free faculty/staff tickets!
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Wild Card Wednesday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 01/16/2026
The Sugar Bears take on West Georgia in ASUN action on Wednesday. Tip is set for 6:30 PM in the Farris Center. Spin the wheel in the lobby for a prize – if you’re lucky! Test your knowledge with trivia in-game. Anything goes on Wild Card Wednesday!
Stoby’s Pancake Breakfast Sunday
Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 01/16/2026
Support the BTÌìÌÃStudent-Athlete Advisory Committee and Samaritan’s Feet! Sunday at Stoby’s from 8 AM to 1 PM. You can purchase tickets at the door or ahead of time from a student-athlete. Tickets will also be sold at basketball games on 1/21 (6:30 PM) and 1/24 (1 PM) in the Farris Center.
Peer Success Coaching Available for Spring 2026
Submitted by: Chelsea Adams, cadams28@uca.edu on 01/16/2026
Success Coaching for students enrolled for Spring is available through Student Success Services. Coaches can work with students to improve study skills, discuss time management strategies, and make a plan for a successful semester.
To make an appointment, students can access the appointment portal here: uca.edu/go/successcoaching
Questions? Please contact Chelsea Adams, Assistant Director for Student Success at cadams28@uca.edu.
Use UCA’s GivePulse to recruit volunteers
Submitted by: Joseph Somervell, jsomervell@uca.edu on 01/16/2026
From the Bear Essentials Food Pantry and Big Event to United Way of Central Arkansas and the Arkansas Foodbank, campus and community partners use GivePulse to post volunteer opportunities to share with students, staff, and faculty.
GivePulse is UCA’s Volunteer platform for on and off campus opportunities. If you are interested in recruiting volunteers or want a place to track current volunteers’ service hours, we can help get you started!
Is your department looking for volunteers?
Do you already have volunteers?
Know an organization looking for volunteers?
Have general questions about service at UCA?
Contact us at volunteer@uca.edu!
Submit a Bear CLAWS Nomination
Submitted by: Tiffany Head, thead@uca.edu on 01/15/2026
Do you know a BTÌìÌÃstudent or student organization doing exceptional work? Help us celebrate their achievements by submitting a Bear CLAWS nomination.
Bear CLAWS recipients are recognized during meetings of the University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees. CLAWS stands for Celebrating the Lofty Achievements of our Wonderful Students and honors individuals or groups who exemplify excellence and leadership.
Students or student organizations may be recognized for:
International, national or statewide recognition or scholarship awards
Research presentations at statewide, national or international conferences
High-level or competitive internships
Award-winning Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs)
Newly formed student groups
Other noteworthy accomplishments
If you know a student or group worthy of recognition, please submit a nomination using the Bear CLAWS submission form.
Let’s make sure our students’ achievements are seen and celebrated!
Crafty Hour Event
Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 01/15/2026
BTÌìÌÃTorreyson Library will host Crafty Hour every Tuesday, 1pm-3pm from Tuesday, January 27 through Tuesday, April 21. Crafty Hour features Lego, card games, coloring pages, Lite-Brite and more. All are welcome and encouraged to join us!
Johnson to Join Dean of Students Team
Submitted by: Kelly Owens, kowens9@uca.edu on 01/15/2026
Starting February 1, Travis Johnson will assume the role of Assistant Dean of Students in the Dean of Students Office. In his current role as Assistant Director in OSAC, Travis has proven to be an amazing advocate for students as well as an outstanding BTÌìÌÃcommunity member. He has been serving the Dean of Students Office as an administrative hearing panelist for student conduct, an Academic Integrity and Discipline Committee member, and a campus-partner for numerous programs. Travis will bring with him a wealth of institutional knowledge and a love for BTÌìÌÃthat will be beneficial for supporting students and fostering collaborations.
Public Appearances Announces New Patron Services Director
Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 01/15/2026
BTÌìÌÃPublic Appearances is proud to announce the promotion of Rosalyn Williams, former events manager, to director of patron services. Rosalyn will be responsible for both the Reynolds Performance Hall and Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts box offices including event set up and ticketing, daily reporting, student staffing, Mainstage Education sales, patron and donor relations, and more.
Rosalyn has been a dedicated staff member since February 2022 for BTÌìÌÃPublic Appearances in her events manager role. We look forward to her being in this new position.
