- University News Archive - 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/tag/lucee-lugo/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:32:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Boy next door leads to new campus family at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/2018/12/06/lucee-lugo/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:32:39 +0000 /news/?p=72905 ... Boy next door leads to new campus family at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock]]> A tip from the boy next door led Lucee Lugo, a senior interdisciplinary studies major, to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she gets the intimacy of a small, family campus that appeals to this small-town girl from De Queen, Arkansas. 鈥淲hile I never pictured myself at this university, the moment I set foot on campus, I knew it was the school for me,” she said. “My next-door neighbor, James Sellers, who is a year ahead of me mentioned that I should apply. I remember being so afraid to move from a small, rural town to the big capital city of Little Rock. This university has a family type feeling that appealed to me.鈥 Lugo started college with a full scholarship through the Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps (CLC), a competitive scholarship based on leadership, service, and high school performance. She is doing well in CLC and is now a student peer mentor and event coordinator for the academic year. 鈥淚 received the Chancellor’s Leadership Corps Scholarship Program and so that was where I began to make my first friends,鈥 Lugo said. 鈥淲e all lived together on the third floor of West Hall. As I began to make friends and meet people on campus, I became involved in Greek life, the Baptist Campus Ministry, intramural sports, admissions, and an orientation leader. I really began to find my place at the university the more I put myself into various activities and organizations. I am now going into my senior year and can’t wait to spend my last year at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock actively involved.鈥 She is thankful to CLC Coordinator Amber Wolf for making a positive impact on her college experience. 鈥淭he Chancellor’s Leadership Corps has blessed me in a plethora of ways that range from scholarships to lifelong connections to providing me with knowledge and skills that I will be able to use in the real world,鈥 she said. 鈥淭he coordinator, Amber Wolf, has always been an advocate for CLC scholars and it’s comforting to know her door is always open. In addition to this, I have worked for the program as a peer mentor for a year and half, and it’s very inspiring to be able to give back to the program that gave so much to me.鈥 While at campus, Lugo has also been active in West Hall Council, Maroon Mob, and Pre-Health Club. This past spring, she had the opportunity to complete an internship as a research assistant in the emergency room at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 鈥淢y favorite part of being on campus and the thing I will miss the most when I leave is the community,鈥 she said. 鈥淣o matter what you are involved in, I feel like we are all tied together. Being able to be in a class and know some of my classmates, or being in Greek life and CLC, I know that all these people have my back, I have some great teachers, and I like the small student-to-teacher ratio. I like how we still have a close-knit feeling. There are a lot of faculty and staff who want us to grow not only in the classroom, but in our lives as well. That is something you don鈥檛 always find in larger campuses.鈥 Lugo started off as a biology major, but she recently switched to interdisciplinary studies so she can make the most of her education. The interdisciplinary studies degree allows Lugo to combine three areas of study 鈥 biology, Spanish, and health and exercise science 鈥 into one unique degree that fits her academic and professional interests. She is especially looking forward to improving her language skills to connect with her own heritage. She also thinks knowing more Spanish will be of help in her work as a patient care technician at Baptist Health.
Lucee Lugo studies in Ottenheimer LIbrary. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Lucee Lugo studies in Ottenheimer LIbrary. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

鈥淢y father is Puerto Rican and is the pastor of a Hispanic church in De Queen,鈥 she said. 鈥淢y dad is fluent, but I did not grow up speaking Spanish, and it gives me a chance to learn about my own culture.鈥 Faith has always been a strong part of Lugo鈥檚 identity, whether it is being active in the Baptist Campus Ministry at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock or the annual trip to Ethiopia that her hometown church, First Baptist Church, takes. 鈥淭here are about 175 students in Ethiopia who are orphans or have lost one parent,鈥 she said. 鈥淎 bunch of people from our church sponsor them for $38 dollars a month because the students cannot go to school without uniforms and supplies. We bring toys, do crafts, play soccer, and do Bible camp. It鈥檚 so neat to just give back. It鈥檚 one of the best feelings ever.鈥 After she graduates in 2019, Lugo plans to earn a master鈥檚 degree and is considering working in student affairs or public health. 鈥淲hile I am still not 100 percent sure of what my future plans are, I would like to pursue a master’s degree,鈥 Lugo said. 鈥淲hatever path I choose, I am confident I will succeed because this university has done a phenomenal job of preparing me for whatever lies ahead.鈥 Lugo鈥檚 advice for new students is to take advantage of all the resources that are available on campus. Whenever she needed advice or someone to talk to, there was always someone available for Lugo. 鈥淚 think something we all have in common, whether we realize it or not, is that we all need help from time to time,鈥 she said. 鈥淲hether that be a need for counseling services, health services, financial aid, or even tutoring assistance, it’s important to remember that we are all struggling in one way or another. The transition from high school to college and from college into adulthood is difficult and utilizing the resources that have been made so readily available to students here at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock can make all the difference in terms of one’s college experience.鈥 In the upper right photo,聽Lucee Lugo plays soccer on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Intramural league. Photo by Benjamin Krain.]]> Metro BCM Team wins Reach 13,000 Dodgeball Tournament /news-archive/2018/08/31/reach-13000-dodgeball-tournament/ Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:39:46 +0000 /news/?p=71673 ... Metro BCM Team wins Reach 13,000 Dodgeball Tournament]]> The 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Reach 13,000 Campaign kicked off with a dodgeball tournament that ended in an all-out battle between two campus ministry teams.聽 The tournament finale came down to a showdown between (Baptist Collegiate Ministry) Team #1 and Metro BCM Team No. 2. Metro BCM Team No. 1 came out on top as the winner. Amber Wolf, coordinator of the Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps, which sponsors the Reach 13,000 Campaign, would argue that everyone came out a winner in the end. The winning team members include Chyna Dial, Anthony Freeman, Hunter Hobby, Sam Jordan, Lucee Lugo, Logan Snapp, Nia Washington, Mat Wheeler, and Taemora Williams. 鈥淲e had 23 great teams that came out and participated in our second annual dodgeball tournament,鈥 she said. 鈥淭he battle was intense, but everyone had a great time. In the end, we received more than 2,900 donations for the Reach 13,000 Campaign, which is almost double what we collected last year. That will greatly benefit three community organizations that help a lot of people.鈥 The hosts four events to raise support for the Reach 13,000 campaign. These donations are given to 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Trojan Food Pantry, Staff Senate Helping Hands Committee, and the 12th Street Clinic. The next event is Constitution Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, with a voter registration drive, free Constitution handouts, and a bake sale, followed by the Fall Festival and kickball tournament in October and the annual Battle of the Talents on Nov. 8. An additional element of the campaign is a campus wide competition to see which 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock student organization and department collects the most items for the food drive. At the end of the campaign, the winners will receive a trophy in honor of their dedication to fighting hunger. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock departments and organizations can request a food drive donation box by. The most needed items include children鈥檚 books and coloring books, crayons, markers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, personal hygiene products, corn, cornbread mix, rice, pasta, Kool-Aid, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, Ramen noodles, and bottled water, as well as cans of green beans, beans, chicken, tuna, potatoes, fruit, pasta sauce, and soups. For more information, contact Amber Wolf at clc@ualr.edu. In the upper right photo, Metro BCM Team No. 1 came out on top in the 23-team dodgeball tournament that raised nearly 3,000 donations for the Reach 13,000 Campaign.聽]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock officials share secrets for success with new students /news-archive/2018/08/22/freshman-convocation-2/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:36:02 +0000 /news/?p=71544 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock officials share secrets for success with new students]]> University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, professors, and administrators shared their secrets for success as they welcomed new students to campus during the Freshman Convocation Aug. 17 in University Theatre.聽 The Freshman Convocation is an annual tradition offered by 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Student Affairs to mark the beginning of students鈥 academic journey. 鈥淎n academic convocation is a solemn ceremony that invokes centuries of tradition in higher education while serving as a significant event in the lives of new students,鈥 said Dr. Velmer Burton Jr., executive vice chancellor and provost of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淥ur robes and colorful hoods both symbolized significant events in higher education and honor the long-standing, historic role of teacher and scholar.鈥 Lucee Lugo, a senior interdisciplinary studies major and member of the Chancellor鈥檚 Leadership Corps, said she Googled great Freshman Convocation advice many times in order 鈥渢o come up with something so great that you would remember it four years from now,鈥 but decided to leave students with three tips that helped her make it through college: the importance of getting involved; know your university, and the importance of knowing yourself. 鈥淐ollege can be tricky to navigate at times, and it can be hard to figure out where you belong,鈥 Lugo said. 鈥淔ind a club or student organization and just jump in. I never pictured myself as someone who would join a sorority, but I found that if you surround yourself with people who share the same beliefs as you and who are in your corner, it just makes life better.鈥 Additionally, Lugo advised new students to 鈥渒now your university鈥 by becoming familiar with the resources the university provides, such as health and counseling services, writing centers, and student organizations, and to ask for help when needed. Finally, Lugo advised students to make the right choices in their new freedom at college. 鈥淵ou no longer have a parent or guardian looking over your shoulder,鈥 she said. 鈥淢ake sure you make a choice that is best for you.鈥 Chancellor Andrew Rogerson bestowed his wisdom on students with advice for succeeding in their college careers, including:
  • 听听听听听Own your education and make it yours
  • 听听听听听Experience new things, people, and places
  • 听听听听听Use this as a starting point for your future and rest of your life
  • 听听听听听Make an impact in everything you do
  • 听听听听听Go to class. You have to be in it to win it
  • 听听听听听Take advantage of the educational and cultural aspects of Little Rock and the university
  • 听听听听听Consider taking 15 credit hours per semester so you can graduate in four years
鈥淩egardless of where your heart lies, I encourage you to choose a major early on. It really helps you to connect when you choose a major, and remember that there are many to choose from,鈥 Rogerson said. 鈥淵ou have to take this opportunity you have been given seriously and take your degree seriously. You might be the first in your family to attend university and don鈥檛 know what to expect. Do not be scared to ask for help from faculty, staff, and everyone. We are all Trojans, and we look out for each other. I congratulate you on your choice of university.鈥 Dr. David Briscoe, professor of sociology, served as the faculty keynote speaker for the convocation. 鈥淚 am here to inform you that I do not think you could find a better university in the nation that cares as much for its students as 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock,鈥 he said. 鈥淭he university administration, faculty, and staff are a caring group who desire for you to succeed in every course that you take and every degree that you earn. I am very excited for each of you, for each of you have taken that first step on your academic journey.鈥 He offered some practical advice for students to be successful at the start of their academic pilgrimage at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. 鈥淏e happy for the opportunity to be here at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. Learn all you can while you can. There are so many other individuals who would love to be in your shoes right now,鈥 Briscoe said. 鈥淚n closing, remember 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock is not only an institution dedicated to learning, but it鈥檚 also a vibrant community. Within this community, be helpful to all with a servant attitude as you never know when you might need help. Sometimes, standing up for what is right is not always popular, nor is it always easy. Doing what is right is evident that you are an individual of high character. Last but not least, but most important, be committed and dedicated to your faith, not only in word but in deed. I wish you a blessed academic journey at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock.鈥 As students left the convocation, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock deans and administrators presented them with a Class of 2022 pin to wear as a symbol of the beginning of their academic journey and a reminder of their commitment to academic success leading up to their graduation in four years. 鈥淚 was once 18, a long time ago, dizzy with the freedom I had been given, but I never missed class, never missed an assignment,鈥 Rogerson recalled. 鈥淗igher education opens doors you can鈥檛 imagine. Get on board and enjoy the ride.鈥]]> 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock certificate program in workplace Spanish helps meet demand for bilingual workers /news-archive/2018/07/13/workplace-spanish-certificate/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 13:30:42 +0000 /news/?p=71092 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock certificate program in workplace Spanish helps meet demand for bilingual workers]]> With a growing need for bilingual workers in the workforce, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has a certificate in workplace Spanish that enables workers to gain the language skills needed to engage Spanish speakers on the job.聽 鈥淲e developed the certificate with students from other disciplines in mind, so that the certificate would help students in whatever profession they decide to pursue,鈥 said Dr. Andrew Deiser, interim chair of the Department of World Languages. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also for people in the community who want to gain an intermediate level of Spanish to use in their workplaces. They can have the certificate to show their employer that they have gained these language skills.鈥 The, which began in 2016, is designed for working professionals who are looking to build a strong foundation in the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, but may not have enough time to complete a degree. The certificate program is also a good fit for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock students in academic programs that do not have enough flexible hours to complete a second major or minor in Spanish. 鈥淚t鈥檚 attractive to students from a variety of disciplines. They can complete the certificate in just 15 hours, rather than a minor that is 18-21 hours,鈥 Deiser said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 attractive to professionals who may not want to earn a whole degree or even a minor, but who can come out with an intermediate level of Spanish-speaking ability to use in their careers. Not only are students gaining proficiency in Spanish, but we are also teaching them about Hispanic culture. Students are acquiring language skills as well as cultural competence.鈥澛 The 15-hour certificate in the can be taken completely online. Traditional face-to-face classes are also available. Students who can demonstrate an appropriate level of 聽proficiency in Spanish can enter the certificate program without taking Intermediate Spanish 1 and 2.
Dr. Andrew Deiser

Dr. Andrew Deiser

The certificate program is a popular choice among healthcare professionals, remarked Deiser, who recalled that many nurses are entering the program so they can better communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Students and professionals working in law, business, and criminal justice fields also find the certificate helpful. shows that the demand for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled, with about 240,000 job postings aimed at bilingual workers in 2010 increasing to 630,000 postings in 2015. Lucee Lugo, a senior interdisciplinary studies major, is joining the certificate program in the fall to gain greater proficiency in the Spanish language. 鈥淚 work as a patient care technician at Baptist Health, so speaking Spanish well is an asset. Having experience dealing with a second language is something that employers look for and can put you over the top when applying for a job. Since it鈥檚 only 15 credit hours, it鈥檚 a great chance to go ahead and get a certificate that will be of great value in the future.鈥 Lugo, whose father is from Puerto Rico, said learning more Spanish will also help her connect with her Hispanic roots and the Hispanic community in her hometown of De Queen, Arkansas. 鈥淢y dad is a pastor of a Hispanic church, and De Queen has a large Hispanic population,鈥 she said. 鈥淕rowing up, the Hispanic culture is something I really love. My dad is fluent, but I did not grow up speaking Spanish, so it gives me a chance to learn about my own culture.鈥 For more information about the certificate in workplace Spanish, contact Dr. Deiser at 501-569-8158 or ajdeiser@ualr.edu. ]]>