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Zooplankton study could bridge gap between ecology, evolutionMatthew Walsh, assistant professor of biology, will test aquatic habitats in Alaska and Wisconsin to better document, understand, and predict how organisms respond to natural change and change that is influenced by humans or environmental pollutants. Dr. Walsh has received a $220,000 National Science Foundation Long-Term Ecological Research grant to examine zooplankton in more than 20 lakes in Alaska and Wisconsin. For more than 30 years, scientists have documented site responses of natural populations and communities to rising temperatures, increased urbanization, changes in nutrient availability, and the spread of invasive species. Until now, they have not examined the extent to which these responses reflect evolutionary change in the aquatic habitats. Zooplanktons are organisms that can control the amount of phytoplankton and nutrients in the systems in which they reside. Read more about the zooplankton study. Planetarium produces first active stereo 3-D planetarium show about NASA's SOFIA missionA new active stereo 3-D show at The Planetarium at UT Arlington will transform learning for students and planetarium visitors interested in exploring the mysteries of our galaxy and beyond. The Planetarium, which is part of the College of Science, soon will begin public showings of SOFIA 3-D, a short science film based on NASA’s research and outreach mission, Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA. The 3.5-minute film will also be shown prior to other future documentaries. “It has taken several years, but we are thrilled that we are finally able to introduce this significant film to the public,” says Manfred Cuntz, professor of physics and principal investigator on an $88,000 grant. NASA funded the production of the film and equipment needed to install, test, and produce content for the 3-D projection system. Read more about SOFIA 3-D. Stay connected with UT Arlington social mediaStay up-to-date with the latest events and innovations at UT Arlington on our official social media channels. Engage with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the UT Arlington community on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Vine, Pinterest, and Snapchat (utarlington). To see a list of some University-hosted social media pages and groups—including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Flickr—and to learn more about how your department, program, or campus organization can utilize social networking platforms, see UT Arlington’s social media index and social media guidelines. MAVPark enforcement to begin October 5Faculty and staff members and students who have not yet registered their vehicles through MAVPark, the University’s new decal-free permit system, are asked to do so immediately at uta.edu/mavpark. Monitoring and enforcement of vehicles permitted to be parked on campus begins Monday, Oct. 5, following the traditional start-of-the-semester grace period. Owners of unauthorized vehicles are subject to a citation and a $50 fine. MAVPark is an online service that allows students, faculty, staff and visitors to purchase parking permits, manage payments for campus parking meters, and review and pay parking citations. Students and employees who regularly park vehicles on campus obtain a virtual permit by paying the parking permit fee online and registering their license plate number in the MAVPark system. Beginning Oct. 5, parking enforcement personnel will monitor campus lots with license plate recognition technology and will compare the plates of parked vehicles against the MAVPark database. Owners of unpermitted vehicles are subject to citations and fines. The University thanks all members of the UT Arlington community who have purchased parking permits and registered their vehicles through the MAVPark system. Doing so enables the University to more accurately assess campus parking demand and route traffic to the best available lots. Candidates for AVP for research visit campusCandidates for associate vice president for research will meet with administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Kurt Zinn of the University of Alabama-Birmingham is the first candidate. His public session is 3-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in Room 601 of Nedderman Hall. Dr. Zinn is a professor of radiology, medicine, surgery, pathology, chemistry, nutrition sciences, and electrical and computer engineering, and director of the Advanced Medical Imaging Research Division and the Preclinical Imaging Shared Facility. Other candidates and their campus visits are Steve West, Tuesday, Sept. 29; Jon Weidanz, Monday, Oct. 5; and Gautam Pillay, Tuesday, Oct. 6. Each candidate will speak and then answer questions. Faculty book writing group formedA new book writing group for faculty will focus on the mechanics of writing an academic book and a work plan for completing the manuscript on time. Faculty should submit a one-paragraph description of their book project and the stage of production by Friday, Sept. 11. The group size is limited. The group will meet 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 16, in the Faculty Affairs conference room, Room 415, of the Central Library. Sponsors are the Division of Faculty Affairs and John Garrigus, associate professor of history. For questions, contact Maria Martinez-Cosio at mcosio@uta.edu or 2-3302. New teacher webinar series launches Saturday; watch online later"Data-Driven Teaching" is the topic of the first session of the UTA New Teacher Webinar Series, which launches at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Join the webinar, which will be recorded, and the video will be linked on YouTube and Slideshare. Other webinars are planned for Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 30, Feb. 27, March 26, and April 16. Questions? Contact Peggy Semingson at peggys@uta.edu. IRB Mini-Conference set for Sept. 25Faculty, staff, and students can learn about the Institutional Review Board submission process, how to conduct ethical research studies with human subjects, and more at the new, improved IRB Mini-Conference. The conference is 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in the upstairs lounge of the Maverick Activities Center. Sessions include what to expect during the IRB review process, hot topics in human subjects research, and a sampling of protocol case studies. Those attending can earn credits for RCR training and human subject training requirements. See the conference schedule and RSVP. Regulatory Services and Research Administration sponsor the conference. Grants available from Institute for Sustainability and Global ImpactThe Institute for Sustainability and Global Impact seeks applications from faculty, staff, and students for the travel and speaker grants. Travel Support Grants of up to $500 for one event will be awarded to faculty, staff, or students for conferences, seminars, or workshops that take place Sept. 1, 2015-Aug.31, 2016. Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 16. Sustainability Speaker Grants of up to $500 are available to support speakers who address sustainability and environmental stewardship. Applications must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the event. For more information or an application form, contact Christopher Morris at morris@uta.edu.
After-hours crisis line now openA new crisis line offers crisis counseling to students after hours, when the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) office is closed. The MAVS Talk After-Hours Crisis Line is 817-272-TALK (8255). The after-hours line is staffed by Protocall. Crisis counselors will assess students for safety and provide information about campus and community services. Read more about CAPS’ emergency procedures and contact information. The new crisis line is part of a UT System initiative to provide services after hours and prevent suicide on campus. CAPS staff are available to address your concerns about UT Arlington students. The discussion usually involves issues related to a student's mental health or wellness that have become apparent in the classroom or in individual interactions. For an appointment, call 2-3671. For information on other CAPS services, go to uta.edu/caps. Emergency electrical generator testing FridayFacilities Management will test the emergency electrical generators 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Buildings involved are the Central Library, Chemistry Research Building, Davis Hall, Life Science Building, Science Hall, Texas Hall, and University Hall. The test will only affect the electrical services tied to each building’s generator, not the entire building. There will be a slight “blip” lasting a half-second as the electrical service transfers to the generator and another as it is transferred back to the normal building service. Keep computer work in progress saved during this time to prevent any possible data loss. Questions? Call Toby Buhrkuhl at 972-832-1490 or Jeff Johnson at 817-798-8456. Use your UT FLEX funds and file your claims for 2014-15The use-it-or-lose-it rule applies to all UT FLEX reimbursement accounts. Get the most out of your accounts by not missing the important deadlines. If you have a UT FLEX Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) with PayFlex, the HCRA has a use-it-or-lose-it rule. This means you will forfeit any funds left in your account at the end of the plan year. To avoid losing your HCRA funds, remember these dates: Nov. 15—Last day to spend your HCRA funds. Read more about the UT Flex deadlines. Employment InformationCheck out employment opportunities at uta.edu/jobs. Have questions? Call Human Resources/Employment Services at 2-3461 or TDD 2-8139, or email employment@uta.edu. The University of Texas at Arlington is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thursday, Sept. 10Question, Persuade, Refer for Suicide Prevention Training Learn the warning signs and clues of people who may be considering suicide and how to intervene with at-risk individuals. RSVP to sswspecialevents@uta.edu. Free. 2-4 p.m., Room 107, Social Work Building B. Counseling and Psychological Services, Social Work.
Friday, Sept. 11Peer Observation of Teaching Training Learn about this powerful tool for professional growth, documenting great teaching, and sharing new ideas. Register online. 1-4 p.m., Room 415, Central Library. Also, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 9; 1-4 p.m. Nov. 20; 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 11. Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Faculty Affairs. Psychology Colloquium William B. Swann of UT Austin discusses “What Makes a Group Worth Dying For?” He is best known for the development of self-verification theory and identity negotiations theory. Noon, Room 10, University Hall. Psychology. Monday, Sept. 14UT Arlington Photonics Symposium For the International Year of Light, this daylong symposium includes presentations by faculty, a poster session, panel discussion, and a final reception. 7:30 a.m. Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. Engineering. Wednesday, Sept. 16Fundamental Skills for Supervisors and Managers Register online. 9-11 a.m., Room 200, Wetsel Service Center. Human Resources. Engineering Speakers Series Mary "Missy” Cummings of Duke University discusses the state of automation and autonomy in our everyday lives. Free. 5-7 p.m., Room 100, Nedderman Hall. Engineering. Friday, Sept. 18Partnering with Your Boss Register online. 10 a.m.-noon, Room 200, Wetsel Service Center. Human Resources. Statistical Software: SAS Intro to SAS training. Free. 10 a.m.-noon, Room 04, University Hall. Also, Intro to SPSS, Friday, Sept. 25. OIT Statistical Services. Saturday, Sept. 19RADS Self-Defense for Women Self-defense course for female faculty, staff, and students. Register online. Free. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Room 102-B, Maverick Activities Center. Also, Oct. 17, and Nov. 7. UT Arlington Police. Coming upSafe Zone Ally Training Learn to create a visible network of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning individuals, and their allies. Register online. 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 21, San Saba Room, E.H. Hereford University Center. Also, 1-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Sabine Room, University Center, and 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 16, Guadalupe Room, University Center. LGBTQA Program. Human Resources Training Register online. Leadership Skills for Supervisors, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22; Managing Stress in the Workplace, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24; Developing Assertive Communication Skills, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29; and Advanced Supervisory Skills, 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. All in Room 200, Wetsel Service Center. Human Resources. Architecture Lecture Joshua Nimmo presents “Someplace Else.” Free. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Room 204, Architecture Building. Also, Josep Ricart Ulldemolins discusses “Demands and Availabilities,” Wednesday, Sept. 30. Architecture. Second Annual Women in the Americas Series Lori Celaya of the University of Idaho is guest lecturer for the topic "Human Trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico Border and the Role of the Commercial Sex Trade Client." Free. Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Neches/Pedernales Rooms, E.H. Hereford University Center. Free and open to the public. Women’s and Gender Studies, Center for Mexican American Studies, Department of Modern Languages. Institutional Review Board Mini-Conference Learn about the IRB submission process, how to conduct ethical research studies with human subjects, and more. See the schedule and RSVP. Free. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, second floor lounge, Maverick Activities Center. Regulatory Services, Research Administration. Texas ACSM Lecture Quincy Almeida of Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada speaks on “Learning Motor Control Through Neurodegeneration: A Parkinson’s Perspective.” Noon Monday, Sept. 28, Lone Star Auditorium, Maverick Activities Center. Kinesiology. Focus on Faculty: Ritu Khanduri Ritu Khanduri, assistant professor of anthropology, is guest speaker. Free. Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, sixth floor, Central Library. UT Arlington Libraries. (For an expanded list of events, see the UTA calendar.)
Volleyball team sweeps Abilene ChristianUTA posted its fifth sweep of the season Tuesday night with a 3-0 victory over Abilene Christian at College Park Center. Sophomore Qiana Canete registered a team-high 11 kills. Last weekend, the Mavericks won two of three matches in the Pioneer Classic in Denver. UTA defeated Villanova and Air Force and lost to Denver. Senior Stacey Koch and freshman Zhanelle Geathers were selected to the all-tournament team. Geathers also was named the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Week. The Mavericks (6-2) compete in the Razorback Invitational Friday-Saturday, Sept. 11-12, in Fayetteville, Ark. Wheelchair athletes invited to USA Team campsSeveral members of the Movin’ Mavs and Lady Movin' Mavs have been invited to the National Wheelchair Basketball Association's USA National Team development camp this month. The camps lead to selection for teams for the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Men’s and Women’s Junior World Championships. Invited to the camps are sophomore Josie Aslakson, senior Morgan Wood, freshman Rachel Kroener, senior Kris Shannon, freshman Fabian Romo, freshman Victor Meza, and sophomore Adryan Powell. Sophomores Rose Hollermann and Abigail Dunkin are members of the USA National Senior Women’s Team. Graduate student Andreas Kraft is a member of the Austrian Senior National Team, and Junior Ricardo Lucien is a member of the Venezuelan Senior National Team. Blaze's Kids Club includes free admissionBlaze's Kids Club offers a range of benefits for the youngest members of the Maverick campus community. Youth age 12 and younger are eligible for free admission to all UTA home athletic events, an official membership certificate and ID, and a birthday card from Blaze. There’s also an autographed poster, special on-court recognition at Kids Club Night, a UTA lunch box, and a UTA wristband. Membership is $20, with each sibling only $10. Go to utatickets.com. Sports Shorts• The Maverick Open, formerly the Chip-N-Classic, takes place today Thursday, Sept. 10, at Texas Star Golf Course in Euless. For information, contact Kris Wood at kriswood@uta.edu or 2-9613. • The men’s and women’s tennis teams kick off their fall schedule Friday, Sept. 11, at the Marco & Co. Catering Islanders Invitational in Corpus Christi. • The men’s cross country team is ranked sixth and the women’s team 11th in the preseason Regional Team Rankings by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Mavericks compete Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Ken Garland Invitational in Denton. • Former men’s basketball standout Karol Gruszecki has earned a spot on the Polish national team for the EuroBasket 2015 competition. Intramural sports deadlines approachingUpcoming intramural sports deadlines are racquetball, Friday, Sept. 11; outdoor soccer, Wednesday, Sept. 16; billiards tournament, Thursday, Sept. 17; and flag football and volleyball, Wednesday, Sept. 30. See the intramural sports schedule. Pick up entry forms at the Services and Information Desk of the Maverick Activities Center. For questions, call 2-3277 or email imsports@uta.edu. (For more sports news, go to utamavs.com, uta.edu/movinmavs, or uta.edu/campusrec.)
Thursday, Sept. 10DUI Simulator Experience what it's like to drive under the influence. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Palo Duro Lounge, E.H. Hereford University Center. Health Services. 40th Linton Powell Organ Recital Linton Powell, retired professor of music, performs his 40th recital for organ and harpsichord. Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. Friday, Sept. 11Friends of the Library Guest speaker is Russell Gold, author of The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World. 7:30 p.m., sixth floor, Central Library. Friends of the Library. Discount Rangers Tickets Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics, Globe Life Park. Also, Oakland Athletics, Sept. 12-13; vs. Houston Astros, Sept. 14-17; vs. Seattle Mariners, Sept. 18-20; vs. Detroit Tigers, Sept. 28-30; and vs. Los Angeles Angels, Oct. 1-4. Visit texasrangers.com/grouptickets, click on UT Arlington, and use the password GOMAVS to get your discounted tickets. Monday, Sept. 14Guest Double Bass Recital Milton Masciadri of the University of Georgia performs. Free. 7:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. Tuesday, Sept. 15One Mic Stand Comedy Show Free. 7:30-9 p.m., Rosebud Theatre, E.H. Hereford University Center. EXCEL Campus Activities. Clavier Piano Recital Performances by UTA piano students. Free. 7:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. Thursday, Sept. 17Faculty Bassoon Recital Scott Pool, assistant professor of music, performs. Free. 7:30 p.m. Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. Friday, Sept. 18Volleyball Mavericks vs. Louisiana-Lafayette. Fiesta Friday, Hispanic Heritage Night, Los Mavericks Shirt Giveaway. Tickets $5 per game. Faculty-Staff All-Season Ticket $99, all 2015-16 sports. 6:30 p.m., College Park Center. Athletics. Oozeball This mud volleyball tournament is a long-standing campus tradition. 1-6:30 p.m., Fourth Street at Summit Avenue. Campus Recreation. Opening Reception: 'Building: Selections from the University' Reception for exhibit of works chosen from several art and artifact collections at UT Arlington. 5:30–8 p.m. Fine Arts Building. Art and Art History, The Gallery at UTA. Saturday, Sept. 19Volleyball Mavericks vs. Georgia State. Volleyball alumni reunion, Camper Reunion Day, Boys and Girls Club Night, post-game autographs. Tickets $5 per game. Faculty-Staff All-Season Ticket $99, all 2015-16 sports. 6:30 p.m., College Park Center. Athletics. Guest Piano Recital Performance by Gustavo Romero of the University of North Texas. Free. 7:30 p.m., Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. Coming upFree Music Recitals and Concerts Voice Division Recital with UTA vocal students, noon-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21; Faculty Flute Recital with Terry Sanchez, Friday, Sept. 25; Honors Recital, noon, Monday, Sept. 28; and Faculty Piano Recital with Young-Hyun Cho, Tuesday, Sept. 29. All free, at 7:30 p.m. unless noted, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. Volleyball Tickets $5 per game. Faculty-Staff All-Season Ticket $99, all 2015-16 sports. Mavericks vs. Georgia Southern, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, tailgate, OctoberFest/beer tasting, Pink Night, Greek Out; vs. Arkansas-Little Rock, 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Jersey Day, Blaze's Kids Club, Youth Day, International Frugal Fun Day, post-game autographs. All at College Park Center. Athletics. UTA Symphony Orchestra Concert The UTA Symphony Orchestra performs, conducted by Clifton Evans. Tickets $9 general admission, $6 students and seniors, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Irons Recital Hall, Fine Arts Building. Music. UT Arlington at the Levitt UTA Wind Symphony performs Saturday, Sept. 26, and UTA Jazz Orchestra with jazz master Stefan Karlsson and Swedish jazz trumpeter Magnus Broo on Sunday, Sept. 27. Free. 8 p.m., Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St. Levitt Pavilion. World Heart Day/Cyclethon Teams keep stationary bikes in motion for 12 hours. Free blood pressure tests, glucose checks, healthy cooking demos, free snacks, and other fun activities planned. Benefits American Heart Association. Sign up at the Maverick Activities Center. 10 a.m.-midnight Wednesday, Sept. 30. Campus Recreation, Health Services. OngoingGallery 76102: Tshuchigama/Earthen Kiln Tsuchigama or “dirt kiln” is recognized by scholars as Japan's earliest high-fire kiln type. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays; 4-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, Gallery 76102. Through Oct. 10. Fort Worth Center. University Center Gallery: Digital Photography Student Exhibit Student artwork showcased. Gallery hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. University Center Gallery, E.H. Hereford University Center. Through Dec. 12. EXCEL Campus Activities. Planetarium Two new shows—Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and From the Earth to the Universe—are part of the fall schedule. Also showing are Astronaut, Pink Floyd, and Spacepark 360: Infinity. Planetarium. Special Collections: Ringside: Memories of WCC Wrestling Photos by Cirrus Bonneau of World Class Championship Wrestling at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth in 1982-83. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free. Sixth floor, Central Library. Through Jan. 16. UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections. (For an expanded list of events, see the UTA calendar.) |
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