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Recruit volunteers for your department or initiatives

Submitted by: Joseph Somervell, jsomervell@uca.edu on 07/13/2026

GivePulse is ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøվ’s Volunteer platform for on and off campus service opportunities. If you are interested in recruiting volunteers or want a place to track current volunteers’ service hours, we can help wherever you are in the process of recruiting volunteers!

Whether you have a volunteer program set up or just an idea, we are here to work with you.

Contact us at volunteer@uca.edu!

uca.edu/service

Future-Ready Bears

Submitted by: Shalia Delph, sdelph@uca.edu on 07/09/2026

Staff Senate has initiated a new program, Future-Ready Bears is a program designed to assist our fellow campus staff with back-to-school supplies. The program is open to all ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ and Aramark employees who meet the qualification requirements.

We are asking for your donations to assist with this effort. See the attached flyer for the supply wish list and monetary donation link. Please make donations by July 17th.

Look for the black donation bins in Bernard Hall, Burdick Hall, and Harrin Hall.

If you have any questions, please contact Shalia Delph (sdelph@uca.edu) or Brandy Davis (bdavis66@uca.edu).

Thank you for supporting Staff Senate and our fellow staff members.

 

T-Rec Area Closures

Submitted by: Anthony Fillippino, anthonyf@uca.edu on 07/08/2026

The BASKETBALL COURTS at the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center (T-Rec) will be closed for a reserved event.
The dates for the closures will be July 9-11, reopening at noon on July 11 and July 14-17, reopening at noon on July 17.

 

2026 National Conference of Academic Deans

Submitted by: Heather Harmon, hharmon3@uca.edu on 07/07/2026

The National Conference of Academic Deans (NCAD) convenes academic leaders from across the country for a dynamic and collaborative professional experience. The conference features distinguished speakers, engaging panel discussions, and thoughtful dialogue centered on the most pressing issues facing higher education leadership today.
We invite you to join us this summer to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and connect with peers committed to advancing academic excellence.

Conference Details:
Dates: July 15-17, 2026
Location: ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ Employee Registration Discount:
ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ employees are eligible to receive a 50% discount on registration by using the code NCADFAC26.

Registration: /ncad/2025-conference/

 

Tutoring at the TASC is OPEN for Summer II!

Submitted by: Jacob Christie, jchristie1@uca.edu on 07/07/2026

Hello everyone! The Tutoring and Academic Support Center (TASC) is now available for ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students to make appointments for Summer 2 classes! We can do one-on-one or small group tutoring, either in-person or virtually, all available to ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ students at NO additional cost.

Subjects we offer tutoring in:
Biology
Chemistry
Math
Physics
Computer Science
Spanish
Psychology
And more!

For the student that wants to touch up their study and note-taking strategies, we offer Study and Testing Skills Tutoring. We also have Technology Tutoring to help with student-facing campus technology like Google and the Microsoft suite.

Making an in-person or virtual appointment is super easy. Just head to our website, click “Make An Appointment”, select the corresponding course, time and day, and the appointment is set. Students are also welcome for walk-in appointments in Torreyson 223.

These services are available Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and Fridays from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. We’re located on the second floor of Torreyson Library, room 223, right above Starbucks. For questions, please come see us in the TASC, email us at tutoring@uca.edu, or call at 501-852-0720.

We are excited and eager to help your students today!

Best always,

The Tutoring and Academic Support Center

/studentsuccess/tutoring/

Volunteers Needed for August Commencement

Submitted by: Lesley Graybeal, lgraybeal@uca.edu on 07/02/2026

The Graduate School will hold two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, August 8th at 9am and 12pm, and the university relies on the support of employees across campus to ensure that this event goes smoothly! If you would like to assist with August Commencement ceremonies as a volunteer, please see the information below and sign up here: https://uca.givepulse.com/event/894400

Location for August Commencement: Reynolds Performance Hall (Volunteers report to Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center Room 101)

Commencement Ceremony Times:
Saturday, August 8th at 9:00 am (Volunteers arrive at 7:30 am)
Saturday, August 8th at 12:00 pm (Volunteers arrive at 10:30 am)

More information about which graduates will attend each ceremony and their ticketing process is available at /commencement/.

Attire for volunteers is business casual (no jeans or athletic wear). Please wear your ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ name badge if you have one. If you do not have one, a commencement volunteer name tag will be provided for you.

Duties include passing out programs, scanning tickets, welcoming visitors, giving directions, assisting with accessible and reserved seating, answering questions, and assisting graduates, faculty and visitors.

Volunteers will need to report to Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center Room 101 to check in at their shift start time, which is 1 hour and 30 minutes before the ceremony. Some volunteers will be dismissed 30 minutes after the start of the ceremony, and others will be asked to stay until the ceremony concludes (expected ceremony time is 1 hour and 30 minutes). Please pay attention to your shift end time when signing up.

ÿÈÕ´óÈüÍøÕ¾ employees may choose to receive Staff Senate volunteer time (reported and tracked through HR leave banks) or flex time, if approved by their supervisor.

Thank you for assisting with this important campus celebration and momentous occasion in the lives of our students! We appreciate you helping ensure that we have a safe and enjoyable event!

For more information, contact Dr. Lesley Graybeal at lgraybeal@uca.edu.