November 2022

NOW

IMPACT FOREVER

Transform our university and communities for Generations to come – one student at a time.

Education. Opportunity. Innovation. There are so many ways your generosity can impact others. When you designate a gift to UCA through the UCA Foundation as part of your estate planning process, you’re making a difference for generations to come. The world is a better place – and will be better still – because of the decisions you make in this moment. And that’s the best part of all. Plan now. Impact forever. Create your legacy today!

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UROLOGY PRESENTS

Abe Lincoln, Duck Dynasty, Chuck Norris, Santa Claus… do you have what it takes to join in the ranks with these bearded greats? Join Arkansas Urology and 103.7 The Buzz for the beard bracket as you put down your razors and put your facial hair to the test to bring awareness to men’s health issues! No Shave November helps bring awareness to men’s health issues from prostate cancer to sleep conditions to mental health and everything in between.

So we want to see your beards! Start growing your beards and get ready to submit them on our website! One lucky winner will win a big-screen TV and other prizes will be given out as well!

We’ll leave submissions open through Thursday, Dec. 1. Then, we’ll post all the submissions on Facebook on Dec. 2 for you to vote on your favorite beards.

Hello to healing.

Kindness is a gift that each of us is born with. And when we share it, the goodness that’s released is amazing. This human connection is important to our well-being, but it’s essential when we’re sick and hurting. We know from experience that treating every patient with kindness, empathy, and respect is key to their healing. We call this power humankindness. It has driven us for more than 130 years.

It advances the medical excellence we provide to our communities now. And it leads us forward every day.

Meet Positive Change.

Kira is using her single parent scholarship to study nursing, so she can take

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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Help us kick-off

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY of Central Arkansas

season of thanksgiving while enjoying a mimosa mingle and delicious luncheon as we honor

Greg and Sydney Adams, Jane Williams, Annie Abrams, and Sarah Mosley

Tuesday, November 15

Arkansas Governor’s Mansion

11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mimosa Meet & Greet in the Lower Atrium 12-1 p.m.

Lunch Celebration in the Grand Hall

PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Patton

memory of Bill Patton

GOLD SPONSOR

BRONZE SPONSORS

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation Centennial Bank Datamax, Inc.

Rich & Dena Dunlap Hydco, Inc.

Little Rock School District Murphy Group, Inc.

Second Presbyterian Church Simmons Bank Rebecca Slaven TruService Community Federal Credit Union

Williams & Dean Architecture | Interior Design

Get tickets at habitatcentralar.org/gratitude

To make a donation: habitatcentralar.org/give

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World-Class Duck Hunting Awaits

There’s a reason duck hunters from all over flock to Arkansas…their backyard doesn’t look like this. Take advantage of The Natural State by getting your hunting license and getting out there.

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body needs to survive – especially while battling cancer. At CARTI, we know how important healthy nutrition is, and how severely cancer treatment can impact how patients receive nutrients. We offer services that help patients feel better and stay nourished as they receive treatment, so they just focus on getting better.

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Don Rhoads, president of Fleming Electric, was healthy his whole life. He didn’t know anything was wrong until a routine check-up in 2017 led to the discovery of an unusual enzyme that causes nonalcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. His liver function began to decline, and he was approved for the transplant list in November 2021. He was expecting a long wait before being able to return to normal activities, but UAMS transplant surgeon Dr. Lyle Burdine performed his liver transplant on March 2, 2022, and Don was helping manage his business by phone within a couple of days. Within a few months, he was driving again and working more from his office. More recently, he’s returned to riding his bike and spending time at the lake.

“My experience at UAMS was beyond my wildest dreams. I was expecting the worst when I found out I’d need a liver transplant, but the whole experience has been fantastic. They had all the answers, quickly put my fears at ease – and gave me my life back. I am eternally grateful to UAMS, my donor and the donor’s family.” –

Don Rhoads, Benton

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