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A-1 All About We
Listen to a thrilling description of a non-binary person walking through their personal individual experience coming to terms with their gender identity and learning more about how gender and the trans experience affect people in the world.
A-2 Raising Children of Goodwill
An ‘aha’moment in Dr. B,A. Lewis’ psychology class changed my attitudes and, thus, my life decisions.
A-3 Present and in the Moment
Present and in the moment suggests that regardless of your circumstances or situation, you will trust yourself to continue to do your diligence and strive for your goal/end result. I will use multiple academic-related examples such as a low grade at the midpoint of the semester and what "present and in the moment" looks like.
A-4 Pictures of Health to Breathe & Move With
These are simple, quick ways to Stay Healthy in our human lives, and be inspired to create great things in our lives.
A-5 The Gun was Heavy: Protecting my family from the Klan as a five year old.
Growing up in south Arkansas in 1950 everyone was expected to know their place. My brother crossed an invisible line and put our whole family in danger. We prepared for the worst.
A-6 Finding Home in a Second Culture: Ukraine
After spending 4 years living in Ukraine mentoring youth through sports, music and language-learning, I found the culture shock returning to the US was worse than adapting to Ukraine. I still struggle with the loss and impact of leaving 3.5 years later.
A-7 A Rare Animal: My Experience as an International Student from China
As an international student from China seeking opportunities to live and work in the United States after graduation, I have found that other students may have preconceived ideas about my personality and interests. I grew up in the very globalized city of Shanghai with a mother who majored in English, so I see myself as an open-minded and global citizen. In my experience as the only Asian student in many of my UCA pre-Nursing classes, however, I may be perceived as the shy but smart outlier, or may be asked strange questions about my views and upbringing. The truth is, I am an outgoing and friendly student who contains multitudes: the student concert master for the Conway Symphony Orchestra, a budding gardner, and a snake mom, and so much more!
A-8 Better Together: Why Politics Does Not Have to Divide Us
I am a Black, 21-year-old Republican in a family of all Democrats. Even most of my friends are Democrat. Yet, I always manage to find areas of commonality with them. Talk to me and find out how!
A-9 Fost and Found
A journey through the foster system.
A-10 Rooted and Rising: From Rural Roads to Academic Heights
This story begins on the backroads of a small rural town, where dreams were meant to be practical, paths were predictable, and identities often remained unspoken. College was supposed to be an escape, but instead, it became a detour—one that ended in failure before it ever really began. Flunking out felt like proof that she didn’t belong. But that wasn’t the end. It was just the first lesson.
A-11 Unlearning
Growing up Christian in a small Arkansas town, gay was a dirty word and there was no concept for transgender. This is the road of self-discovery from crying in prayer to embracing myself as a queer transman. With a winding past and an uncertain future, every day is a new chance to unlearn bias and grow into a kinder human.
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B-1 A Day in life of a Mogul
Many people ask, how do you do it all? This book explains the importance of mental health and setting boundaries and how to balance multiple task.
B-2 Discussing the Differences
A general discussion between differences with International student within a diverse setting and the US culture (Arkansas).
B-3 Everyday with the Oppressor
Racial hardships make me wonder where God is. Being Black allows me the opportunity to choose compassion for my oppressors, daily, with the realization that unforgiveness is a distraction. Being Black for me is operating, with joy, in a state of misery. Being Black is living in a perpetual cycle of compounded grief, unwilling to accept the assurance of invalidated loss. Being Black is looking past disenfranchisement and smiling at the future. Being Black is being rewarded with resilience, an invaluable asset. Being Black is acknowledging that only God can fix broken people I encounter.
B-4 Invisible Illness Club
Being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease and how itmpacted my mental health, physical health, career, friendships, romantic partnership, etc. As well as the unsolicited advice of: have you tried yoga, dieting; praying; etc.
B-5 My Major is Personal Happiness
My experience as a septuagenarian at UCA.
B-6 Hidden in Plain Sight: My Experiences with Invisible Disabilities
I was just finishing a meal at Jason’s Deli in Pearland, Texas when a man followed me outside and angrily told me I didn’t look disabled—so I shouldn’t park in accessible parking. That moment was jarring, but sadly, not unique. I’ve also sat in meetings—like when I served on a university parking committee at another institution—where the needs of people with disabilities were brushed aside with comments like “there’s handicap parking over at the other building, so we don’t need to add any to this building.” I live with an invisible disability, and my story is filled with moments like these—frustrating, painfully real, and deeply human.
B-7 Passing for Straight: A Bisexual Woman Married to a Man
If someone just looked at me walking through the store with my husband, hand in hand, most people would not think "I wonder if she's bi...". I simply pass for straight. But I'm not; I'm a proud bisexual woman, delighted to be a part of LGBTQ+ community. This can often mean I have to come out multiple times throughout my life as otherwise, people just assume I'm heterosexual. I'm happy to answer any questions about my story, being bisexual, and what that means to me.
B-8 Wheels of Wisdom: Journey of Resilience, Adventure, and Laughter
My journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, humor, and adventure. Despite facing life’s challenges, including navigating a physical disability, I earned my doctorate and work full-time as a clinical psychologist. Outside of work, I embrace adaptive sports like handcycling, snow skiing, and rock climbing, always pushing my limits. This will be a lighthearted exploration of how determination, a bit of humor, and a lot of heart can help you overcome any obstacle.
B-9 Not Like Us: To be Different Racially and Spatially
How my racial identity blends into my environmental advocacy.
