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Submitted by: Kristen Oitker, koitker1@uca.edu on 12/15/2025

The UCA Men’s Basketball team will start conference play on January 1st! The Bears take on Florida Gulf Coast at 1 PM in the Farris Center! Help us bring the noise while students are away!

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 12/13/2025

Do you have a student worker, graduate student, or employee that could use information on what it means to professionally serve students, family members, and/or UCA colleagues? Then this one-hour session is for them. The session presents components of Service Excellence (Communication, Attitude, Respect, Enthusiasm) and reinforces the ability to influence in each one of these areas.

January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
X-Period (1:40 pm-2:30 pm)
Ronnie Williams Student Center 215

Presenters: LeSha Smith, HR and Charlotte Strickland, HR-Employee Engagement and Enrichment

Please register at the link provided!!

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Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 12/13/2025

Digital Detox. Disconnect to Reconnect…A Conversation on Digital Well Being

In an always-on world, our devices keep us constantly connected — but often at the expense of focus, rest, and genuine human connection. This interactive session explores the impact of digital overload and offers practical strategies to regain balance. Drawing on insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, we’ll examine how technology shapes life on a college campus. A panel of faculty and staff will share their perspectives on screen habits, reflect on personal digital behaviors, and discuss simple ways to unplug with purpose. Join us to discover how stepping away from technology can help you reconnect with what truly matters — your wellbeing, relationships, and peace of mind.

January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
1:40-2:30 pm (X-Period)
Ronnie Williams Student Center 214

Presenters: Sandy Longhorn, Lindsey Osbourne, LeSha Smith, Vergie Jackson, Charlotte Strickland, Olivia Bundrick, Sarah Lunsford

Please register at link provided!!

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Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 12/13/2025

Atomic Habits By James Clear
Facilitator: Charlotte Strickland, HR-Employee Engagement and Enrichment

A guide to building good habits, breaking bad ones, and making small changes that lead to remarkable results over time. Clear argues that success doesn’t come from big, dramatic actions but from tiny, consistent improvements—“atomic habits.” The book emphasizes focusing on systems rather than goals—by improving your daily processes, success becomes a natural outcome.

Drawing for a free book to early registrants provided by the UCA Bookstore.

There are two options for participation – zoom or onsite.

January 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 (Thursdays)
3:00-4:00 pm
Ronnie Williams Student Center 226

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026 (Fridays)
9:00-10:00 am
ZOOM

Please register at link provided

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Submitted by: April Gunn, agunn@uca.edu on 12/09/2025

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All ceremonies will be held at the Farris Center and will be live-streamed.

Thursday, December 11, 2025
5 p.m. – Graduate Ceremony
All colleges

Friday, December 12, 2025
Undergraduate Ceremonies

9 a.m.
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
College of Business

12 p.m.
College of Education
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
College of Science and Engineering

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Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 12/10/2025

This interactive course via Zoom is designed for high school students (10th grade and above) who have previously scored between 17-25 on the ACT or for high schoolers who have yet to take the test. Current and former UCA faculty/staff members will review subject material and offer test-taking tips to help students progress through the exam in a more reasonable and timely manner. Choose one subject to focus on or choose all four at a reduced total rate. Class sizes are limited to 12 per section to maximize learning.

English: Mondays – January 19, January 26, & February 2, 2026
Reading: Tuesdays – January 20, January 27 & February 3, 2026
Science: Wednesdays – January 21, January 28 & February 4, 2026
Math: Thursdays – January 22, January 29 & February 5, 2026

Section A: 5:00 pm – 6:20 pm
Section B: 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm

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Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 12/05/2025

Do you have a student worker, graduate student, or employee that could use information on what it means to professionally serve students, family members, and/or UCA colleagues? Then this one-hour session is for them. The session presents components of Service Excellence (Communication, Attitude, Respect, Enthusiasm) and reinforces the ability to influence in each one of these areas.

January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
X-Period (1:40 pm-2:30 pm)
Ronnie Williams Student Center 215

Presenters: LeSha Smith, HR and Charlotte Strickland, HR-Employee Engagement and Enrichment

Please register at the link provided!!

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Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 12/05/2025

Digital Detox. Disconnect to Reconnect…A Conversation on Digital Well Being

In an always-on world, our devices keep us constantly connected — but often at the expense of focus, rest, and genuine human connection. This interactive session explores the impact of digital overload and offers practical strategies to regain balance. Drawing on insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, we’ll examine how technology shapes life on a college campus. A panel of faculty and staff will share their perspectives on screen habits, reflect on personal digital behaviors, and discuss simple ways to unplug with purpose. Join us to discover how stepping away from technology can help you reconnect with what truly matters — your wellbeing, relationships, and peace of mind.

January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
1:40-2:30 pm (X-Period)
Ronnie Williams Student Center 214

Presenters: Sandy Longhorn, Lindsey Osbourne, LeSha Smith, Vergie Jackson, Charlotte Strickland, Olivia Bundrick, Sarah Lunsford

Please register at link provided!!

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Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 12/05/2025

Atomic Habits By James Clear
Facilitator: Charlotte Strickland, HR-Employee Engagement and Enrichment

A guide to building good habits, breaking bad ones, and making small changes that lead to remarkable results over time. Clear argues that success doesn’t come from big, dramatic actions but from tiny, consistent improvements—“atomic habits.” The book emphasizes focusing on systems rather than goals—by improving your daily processes, success becomes a natural outcome.

Drawing for a free book to early registrants provided by the UCA Bookstore.

There are two options for participation – zoom or onsite.

January 29, February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 (Thursdays)
3:00-4:00 pm
Ronnie Williams Student Center 226

January 30, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026 (Fridays)
9:00-10:00 am
ZOOM

Please register at link provided

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Submitted by: Debbie Brigham, dbrigham@uca.edu on 12/05/2025

CALLING ALL ADMINS:

Come and join in on the HOLIDAY FUN while we create memories with the residents at the
College Square Retirement Community making Holiday Cards! The glitter will be flying!!!

Wednesday, December 10th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am,

Wear your favorite Christmas sweater!

Hope to see you there!

For questions or to RSVP:
EMAIL: Employeeadminsupport@uca.edu