NOVEMBER 2024
Perspectives on Belonging Newsletter
Global Campus⭐ A special thank you to Haley Thomas for her assistance in contributing to this month’s content!
November Observances & Holidays
Veterans Day – November 11
World Kindness Day – November 13
World Diabetes Day – November 14
Get To Know Your Chronotype! — Night Owls
This month, we’ll explore chronotypes. A chronotype refers to an individual’s natural preference for sleep and activity patterns throughout the day. It reflects your internal biological clock, which influences when you feel most alert, energetic, and ready to sleep.
What Is a Night Owl?
Night owls are individuals whose natural sleep-wake cycles lean toward late nights and mornings. They typically feel most awake and productive during the evening.
Fast Facts:
- Night owls are often most focused and creative in the late afternoon and evening.
- Owls may have trouble sleeping early and naturally wake up later in the morning.
- Owls often enjoy social activities and hobbies during nighttime hours.
- Genetics play a large role in what chronotype you have—night owls are no exception!
- Night owls can face challenges in early-bird environments (like traditional schools or jobs), which can lead to chronic sleep deprivation and stress. Night owls may struggle in the morning, but they’re great in the afternoon or evening! If you have a project due late at night, owls are w(hoo) you want on your team! 🙂
- Night owls are commonly maligned as lazy, but they’re just productive at different times. When morning larks hit their 2 p.m. slump, night owls are primed and ready to go!
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate, recognize, and inform the public about the culture, traditions, histories, art, and contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Native American Heritage Month began in 1976, as Native American Awareness Week, which was observed in October. In 1990, President Bush approved the designation of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.
Museum of Native American History in Bentonville
Bentonville is home to the Museum of Native American History, where visitors can learn about the first Americans. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. The 13,500-square-foot facility contains over 10,000 of the finest Native American artifacts, often including temporary displays on loan to the museum. Visit virtually and experience the museum’s Parabola Storytime and Watch and Learn series of videos or tour in person. Tour wands that provide free self-guided audio tours are available in both English and Spanish.
Northwest Arkansas Comic Con – January 11-12, 2025
Northwest Arkansas Comic Convention is a two-day event being held at the Rogers Convention Center (3303 S Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR 72758). It will feature guests from movies, television, anime, comic books, and cosplay. Some featured events are photo and autograph sessions, costume contests, Q&As with guests, professional photo ops with your guest of choice, fan panels, workshops, video game tournaments, tabletop tournaments, and much more. Vendors and artists from across the country will attend and sell everything from T-shirts and comic books to swords and art. Fan groups from around the state will set up displays devoted to their favorite fandoms and franchises. Cosplayers will appear in costumes and compete for prizes. General admission or military discount tickets can be purchased in advance or at the convention, either for a single day or for the entire weekend.
National Scholarship Month
National Scholarship Month, sponsored by the National Scholarship Providers Association, was established in 1998 to build awareness of current and future scholarship opportunities. The U of A Office of Financial Aid is a local resource for students. Global Campus offers W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarships each fall semester to students studying in undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Events & Things To Do
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
National Adoption Month
National Novel Writing Month – NaNoWriMo
America Recycles Day – November 15
International Day of Tolerance – November 16
Great American Smokeout – November 21
Thanksgiving Day – November 28
Opportunities for Professional Development Through LinkedIn Learning
The University of Arkansas Information Technology Services offers instructions on how staff can access LinkedIn Learning Online Tutorials. Offerings are free with unlimited access to classes, as well as an online library of instructional videos. Visit their website for more information and a link to log in.
GC-Belonging November 2024
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This newsletter is intended to align with the University of Arkansas campus initiative: Belonging. Messages are intended to nurture a positive working environment at the Global Campus, where all individuals can feel welcome and valued.
“Belonging is defined by each of us and connects us all as Razorbacks. … Belonging is a feeling we all desire and long for, regardless of life experiences. We all want to find a connection with others in our community. Some of the key components to belonging are: mutuality, open-mindedness, willingness to change, shared purpose, acceptance, acknowledging differences, authenticity, honest curiosity, respect, safety, self-reflection, trust, and mattering.”
~ the University of Arkansas’ “Our Belonging Framework”
This newsletter also supports the Global Campus core values of Excellence, People, Innovation, Empowerment, and Access and Reach.
All employees are welcome to provide feedback and suggestions for this newsletter to gccomm@uark.edu or ksmurphy@uark.edu.