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Submitted by: Kristin Jett, kjett2@uca.edu on 10/14/2026

Faculty, staff, and students across campus are invited to attend and participate in the HER Conference: Health Education Reimagined on April 10, 2027. Spearheaded by Dr. Brittany Allman-Tucker and expanding on an annual campus women’s health fair, this event delivers evidence-based science and actionable takeaways to community members, students, and health professionals.

The conference will feature research talks, interactive workshops, fitness classes, and student showcase sessions across key topic areas, including: Aging and women’s health; Exercise and nutrition interventions; Pregnancy, postpartum, and maternal health; General health, wellness, and performance.

CHBS Faculty Call for Student Presentation Tracks
We invite CHBS faculty to partner with us in showcasing student work and high-impact learning experiences across our college. Student projects do not need to be strictly focused on women’s health: broadly related health, wellness, and human performance topics are strongly encouraged!

We are seeking faculty participation for two distinct student presentation tracks:

Course-Based & Experiential Learning Projects
If you teach a course involving project-based, experiential, or hands-on learning, we want to feature your students! Presentation formats can be customized to fit your syllabus (e.g., poster sessions, rapid-fire oral presentations, or interactive displays).

Independent Student Research
Students engaged in faculty-mentored research are invited to present in a traditional conference setting involving abstract submission, peer review, and formal presentation selections. Awards will be presented for top student presentations.

How to Get Involved
Class & Course Participation: To discuss integrating your spring course project or curriculum into the conference format, please get in touch with Kristin Jett or Dr. Brittany Allman-Tucker.

Independent Student Mentors: If you mentor students interested in submitting research abstracts, please contact us so we can estimate participation numbers and send submission guidelines.

Contact Information:
Kristin Jett: kjett2@uca.edu
Dr. Brittany Allman-Tucker: rallman@uca.edu

 

Submitted by: Tracy McGarrity, tracym@uca.edu on 10/14/2026

The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed during UCA’s Fall Break October 15 & 16, 2026. We will reopen at 11 am on Monday, October 19. Our regular open hours are 11 – 5, Monday through Thursday.

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Submitted by: Taylor May, tmay5@uca.edu on 10/12/2026

Human Resources will be hosting our annual Open Enrollment Webinar on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In this webinar, we will be discussing upcoming open enrollment changes beginning January 1, 2026. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the Human Resources website for later viewing.

Online Open Enrollment is coming up on Monday, October 19, 2016 – Friday, October 30, 2026 (ends 11pm). You can access your benefits through self-service by clicking on the “My Benefits” icon.

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Submitted by: Treci Buchanan, Tbuchanan@uca.edu on 10/12/2026

Join the Admin Support Group on Wednesday, October 21 (10:00–11:00 a.m., RWSC 223/224) for a presentation and live Q&A panel with Budget, Post Award, Purchasing, and Financial Accounting. Submit questions and/or RSVP using the QR code.

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Submitted by: Charlotte Strickland, chars@uca.edu on 10/09/2026

ACIREMA Cross-Cultural Simulation Experience

COME CURIOUS, LEAVE TRANSFORMED! ✈️

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom

Sponsored by: Center for Global Learning and Engagement, HR.

Contact: Dr. Evan Faidley – efaidley@uca.edu

What is ACIREMA?

Want to know what it feels like to travel to or be in a foreign country? ACIREMA is an international education simulation designed to provide participants with insight, understanding, and perspective on the journey to study abroad in a different country.

Last year, the Center for Global Learning and Engagement (CLGE) debuted its ACIREMA simulation experience; we invite you to register for this year’s event and share it with your BT����peers (students, faculty, professional staff, student workers, administrators, and beyond). What a great way to learn about culture and the study abroad experience, and to make connections in the shoes of an international student!

For the first hour, participants will assume the role of an incoming international student and be asked to navigate the necessary offices, processes, and protocols to begin studying at UCA. Following the role-play, participants will learn from fellow students who are studying at BT����from a different country and have represented BT����while studying internationally. This event marks the beginning of UCA’s International Education Month this November!

Required Registration link. Deadline, October 30th.

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Submitted by: Charlotte Strickland, chars@uca.edu on 10/08/2026

We invite you to join us for our October Hustle Round Table—an engaging conversation designed to inspire reflection, leadership, and connection with fellow women in higher education.

Our featured guest, Charlotte Strickland, HR Director of Employee Engagement & Enrichment from the University of Central Arkansas, will share:

“Forward & Upward: Professionally and Personally in Higher Education”
What does professionalism in higher education look like? Why do you do what you do? How does your role reflect your values and standards? This session will lead you in reflection and encourage you in your role – reminding you of your influence and impact.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m.
💻 Access here: Via Zoom

We hope you’ll take this opportunity to pause, listen, learn, and connect with colleagues across Arkansas higher education.

Please register in advance here:

We look forward to seeing you there!