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Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 05/26/2026

T-Rec Pool Closure Update

 

Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 05/21/2026

Hello UCA Family, inside the TREC Centers’ Medium Studio, we will be hosting a retirement party for Terry Coleman on June 3rd from 1 pm-3 pm.

 

Submitted by: Vergie Jackson, vjackson7@uca.edu on 05/21/2026

Hello UCA Family, inside the TREC Centers’ Medium Studio, we will be hosting a retirement party for Jack Fulmer on June 3rd from 1 pm-3 pm.

 

Submitted by: Jennifer Brewer, jbrewer1@uca.edu on 05/20/2026

☀️ Teaching this Summer? CETAL Office Hours are Here to Help with Brightspace Questions and More

Starting a summer course can come with a lot of moving pieces. Add in a move to Brightspace, and we know there will be questions!

To help support you during the start of the summer terms, CETAL will offer Drop-in Zoom Office Hours where you can connect with us in real time for questions related to teaching and learning.

Whether you need a quick answer, a second set of eyes on your course, assistance with course design, or best practices with an instructional tool, we’re happy to help.

Questions don’t have to wait for office hours! You can also reach CETAL anytime by email at cetal@uca.edu.

For more technical support issues — course setup, merging/crosslisting, login problems, missing content, or tools not functioning properly — please contact desupport@uca.edu.

Summer 1 Zoom Office Hours

Zoom Link:

• May 29 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• June 1 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• June 2 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Summer 2 Zoom Office Hours

Zoom Link:

• July 2 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• July 6 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• July 7 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

 

Submitted by: Scott Austin, saustin@uca.edu on 05/20/2026

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week includes a tour of the current sky, and the full-dome movie “From Earth to the Universe”. The planetarium is located in the Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences. Building will be unlocked by 6:30pm. Seating starts 10 minutes before show time. Admission is free. Seating limited to the first 94. No admission after the shows begin. No food or drink allowed.

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Submitted by: Chad Lairamore, chadl@uca.edu on 05/19/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Community Care Clinic at UCA is here to support your journey toward total wellness. Our “whole-person care” model recognizes that mental and physical health are deeply connected. By coordinating mental health counseling with other healthcare services such as primary care, nutrition, OT, and PT, we ensure every aspect of your well-being is addressed by a single, collaborative team. Discover how our interprofessional approach can streamline your health journey by visiting us today.
• Location: 2200 Bruce Street (North entrance of the IHSB)
• Contact us: (501) 470-7457 or itc@uca.edu

Submitted by: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 05/18/2026

Grow your circle and see what’s blooming at the ������Ƶ Coding Academy’s Spring Fling.

Join us for ArCA’s Spring Fling—an open house and networking event designed to bring together aspiring technologists, alumni, and industry professionals.

Drop in anytime to meet instructors, connect with the local tech community, and get a firsthand look at what makes ������Ƶ Coding Academy unique.

Whether you’re exploring a career in tech or looking to grow your network, this is a relaxed, welcoming way to get plugged in.

What You’ll Experience
Conversations with instructors about curriculum and student support
Insights into the ������Ƶ tech job market and hiring trends
Real stories and advice from ArCA alumni
Opportunities to connect with peers and industry professionals

Who Should Attend
Prospective students exploring tech careers
ArCA alumni and current students
Industry professionals and community partners
Anyone interested in ������Ƶ’s growing tech scene

Register Below!

Submitted by: Jennifer Deering, jdeering@uca.edu on 05/18/2026

Description
Using Austin Kleon’s list of 10 ways to keep going, we’ll explore how to keep the work moving in the punishing genre of grant writing. We’ll emphasize sharing writing activities in addition to discussion each Wednesday in June at 2:00p via Zoom.

To sign up, please fill out the form. Space is limited. A free copy of the book, the Zoom link and a schedule of discussion questions/activities will be sent to attendees a week before the club begins.

Submitted by: Jennifer Deering, jdeering@uca.edu on 05/18/2026

The NIH is currently inviting comments and suggestions for the next institutes-wide strategic plan for fiscal years 2027–2031. The institutes received only 160 responses during the last strategic-plan comment period five years ago—across the entire U.S.

This is an opportunity for faculty conducting biomedical and health research at a predominantly undergraduate institution like UCA to positively effect policy change. Please take a few moments to submit a response. If you would like assistance in crafting answers, contact Jennifer Deering at jdeering@uca.edu.

Submitted by: Carl Frederickson, carlf@uca.edu on 05/15/2026

Three Physics majors presented their research at the 190th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Monday May 11th. The students are mentored by Dr. Carl Frederickson.
Cole Morrison presented a talk titled “Impedance measurements of 3D printed porous material.”
Abstract: Understanding the acoustic impedance of porous media is fundamental to acoustic engineering. This study investigates the relationship between acoustic impedance and key material characteristics, including porosity, pore shape, and pore length. We leveraged 3D printing technology to precisely vary these characteristics and uniformly distribute the pores across the material. Experiments were conducted using a traditional impedance tube setup with a top-mounted speaker and dual microphones, measuring frequencies from 100 Hz to 1.5 kHz. For this experiment, a custom Python script was developed that utilizes binary data acquisition and the Fourier Transform for accelerated data collection, allowing for rapid iteration without sacrificing accuracy. Furthermore, recent optimizations have led to a marked improvement in the quality of our impedance data, enabling us to compare acoustic properties with greater precision. This study can be used to influence the design of novel acoustic materials.

Bradel Lee and Armando Montoya Pina presented a talk titled “Measurement of the airflow resistance of 3D printed porous materials.”
Abstract: The concept of acoustic impedance of porous media holds significant importance in acoustical engineering. An important characteristic of porous media that influences the acoustic impedance is the media’s airflow resistance. However, due to airflow resistance measurements being highly sensitive to experiment and method design, it is a challenge to determine the airflow resistance precisely. The goal of this study is to modify a previously designed and 3-D printed airflow device that more closely follows engineering standards EN ISO 9053-1 and stabilizes the airflow through 3-D printed porous plugs being studied to reduce uncertainty of measured airflow resistance values. The studied 3-D printed porous plugs vary in multiple properties, including pore length, pore shape, pore number, and overall porosity. Using the modified airflow device and the porous plugs with varying properties, a relationship between material properties and airflow