Archives for March 2026

Submitted by: Cavin Jones, cjones105@cub.uca.edu on 03/03/2026

Dr. Steel and Ms. Jones (Psychology & Counseling) are conducting a survey regarding decision-making and sharing of resources. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Submitted by: Logan Wile, lwile@uca.edu on 03/03/2026

We’re excited to announce the Best of ������ Pizza Contest is happening on the Day of Giving!

Join us March 12 from 12–2:30 PM at the T-REC to sample FREE pizza from local favorites and vote for the best! 🍕

Donations are welcome:
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Submitted by: Teresa Burton, tlb90003@uca.edu on 03/02/2026

Dear ������ Community,
Staff Senate is impending 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 ������ and Aramark employees who meet the qualification requirements. We encourage all staff who have a need to apply.

Applications are now being accepted through 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026. Click here to apply.

If you have any questions or need a paper form, please contact Shalia Delph (sdelph@uca.edu).

Applications can be submitted online or paper forms can be returned to one of the following:
Shalia Delph – Registrar’s Office, Harrin Hall 129B
Brandy Davis – Admissions, Harrin Hall 116A

You will receive email confirmation once your application has been received.

 

Submitted by: Craig Seager, cseager@uca.edu on 03/02/2026

We are incredibly proud to recognize several outstanding members of our residence life team for their achievements at the recent SWACUHO regional conference. Ricky Harris was elected as President-elect, a tremendous honor that reflects his leadership, vision, and commitment to advancing our profession. Ricky Harris, Kateijah Young, and Kendra Erickson were also recognized as Top 10 Program Award winners, highlighting the innovation and excellence they bring to their work.

We are especially proud of Jordan Rouse for receiving the prestigious Bob Huss Outstanding Graduate Student Award, a recognition of his exceptional dedication, impact, and promise as a rising professional in housing and residence life. Additionally, Faith Earl represented our department by presenting and contributing their knowledge and expertise to colleagues across the region.

Please join us in celebrating their hard work and well-deserved recognition!

 

Submitted by: Richard Hammond, rhammond@uca.edu on 03/02/2026

Campus Recreation and Wellness Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament
Monday, May 4, 2026 at Nutters Chapel Golf & Country Club
8:00 a.m. – Check in and breakfast
8:30 a.m. – Shotgun Start
$75.00/person: Teams of 4 ($300.00)

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Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 02/26/2026

Softball has four at home this weekend for the Milisa Moore/Shane Lamb Tournament! Friday – 5 PM vs UT Chattanooga. Saturday – 2 PM vs ULM and 4:30 PM vs UT Chattanooga. Sunday – 2:45 PM vs ULM. You can find any schedule changes by clicking the link to the composite schedule below!

Submitted by: Teresa Burton, tlb90003@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

Dining with Staff Senate March 6, 11-1, Christian Cafeteria, Executive Dining Room

 

Submitted by: Aleighla Webb, awebb@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

Are you a ������ employee interested in leadership development and peer networking? The ������ LEAD Program is your answer. Apply today for the 2026-2027 Lead Fellows Cohort!

This program brings together *25 highly motivated ������ faculty and staff who value dynamic interactions among academic, operational, and external members and want to learn more about the university and their own leadership development. Participants will gain a different perspective on the campus community, acquire a new network of colleagues, and receive neat swag. Want to know more? Attend an interest session (not required for application process) to receive further information and ask questions. Go to the following webpages for further information:

LEAD Content Link: /hr/files/2026/02/������-LEAD-Content-2026-27-PR.pdf
LEAD Q and A’s: /hr/files/2026/02/LEAD-Q-and-A-document-2026.pdf
LEAD Application: /hr/protectedcontent/lead-applications/

*Attention is given to representation from across campus, number of years at ������, role at ������, evidence of personal/professional development, motivation goals, campus impact, and application narrative.

Applications Open – Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:00 am
Applications Deadline — Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30 pm

LEAD Interest Sessions (voluntary, not required)
Each session is 30 minutes. Click on the ZOOM links to access the ZOOM meeting of your choice.

March 10 (Tuesday) Session
1:40 – 2:10 PM ZOOM Link:

March 12 (Thursday) Session
2:00 – 2:30 PM Ronnie Williams Student Center #213

March 13 (Friday) Sessions
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. ZOOM Link:

 

Submitted by: Aleighla Webb, awebb@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

The ������ Veterans and Military Resource Center will be hosting a special event called “Arts and Artifacts, a Veterans Perspective.” All staff, faculty and students are invited to attend! Please join our student Veterans in classroom 134 of the Veterans Center for a short presentation on the purpose of our Veterans Center and why we do what we do.

Then we will walk the group down the Veterans Center Hall to see the student-created veterans’ centric art and poetry. We will also have numerous artifacts belonging to our military student population on display. These items of memorabilia reflect the unique experiences our student veterans bring to the classroom and demonstrate the precious resources that our student vets and service members are.

March 10, 2026 (Tuesday)
X-Period (1:40 pm-2:30 pm)
Veterans Center, Classroom 134
Presenters: Greg Pelts, Director of ������ Veterans and Military Resource Center

Please register at link provided.

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Submitted by: Aleighla Webb, awebb@uca.edu on 02/27/2026

**Monday March 2**
-Aramark: Executive Coffee at Einsteins (Discount $1.69)
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ������ ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with ������ ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and ������ ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with ������ ID
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow ������ employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.
-Employee Podcast- Bear to Bear on Air! (Leigh Ann DenHartog) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
-Eligible for gift card drawings. Drop by K������ radio station in the Student Center and grab the microphone. Share a story about a fellow colleague and/or someone you wish to thank for their impact while working at ������!

**Tuesday March 3**
-DreamStorm: Becoming the Best Version of Yourself; RWSC #215; X-Period; Register at: /hr/protectedcontent/dream-storm-february-3-2026/
-Aramark: Free regular sized fountain drink with purchase of meal – Twisted Taco
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ������ ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with ������ ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and ������ ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with ������ ID
-Makerspace (250 Donaghey Ave) – 1:30 – 3:30. Come over and create your FREE Bear coaster while supplies last! Show your ������ ID.
-Bear to Bear –Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow ������ employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.

**Wednesday March 4**
-Aramark: Drawing for five Starbucks free beverage coupons
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ������ ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with ������ ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and ������ ID Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with ������ ID
-Makerspace (250 Donaghey Ave) – 2:00 – 4:00. Come over and create your FREE Bear coaster while supplies last!
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow ������ employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.
-������ Athletics – – – ������ Softball vs. Tulsa 5:00 p.m.

**Thursday March 5**
-Aramark: Drawing for five Chik-Fil-A free beverage coupons
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ������ ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with ������ ID
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and ������ ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with ������ ID
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow ������ employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eligible for gift card drawings.
-TREC (formerly HPER) Event – 2:30 – 4:30 Drop in and participate in whatever manner you enjoy. Attendance guarantees your place in a drawing for fun door prizes. Activities include pickleball, volleyball, track, weights, and Don Pepe’s, etc.

**Friday March 6**
-Aramark: Friday lunch in Cafeteria with ������ ID (Discount $6.50)
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ������ ID
-Lost Pizza (2600 College Ave) Dine-In, 20% Faculty/Staff with ������ ID
-Lost Pizza – Drawing for two $25 gift cards
-Stobys (805 Donaghey Ave) Dine-In, Free small cheese dip with purchase and ������ ID
-Big Bad Breakfast (1004 Oak Street) 20% off, dine-in with ������ ID
-Staff Senate – Dining with Staff Senate 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Christian Cafeteria Executive Dining Room. Lunch Compliments of Staff Senate!
-������ Athletics – – – ������ Softball vs UT Chattanooga (5:00 PM)
-������ Athletics – – – ������ Baseball vs Little Rock (6:00 PM)

*������ Athletics
1. Visit
2. Register under student/faculty/staff
3. Login using your ������ Credentials
4. Create an account (if you have not already)
5. Select a game & secure your tickets