MavWire — Friday, February 10, 2017 — Office of University Communications

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Friday, February 10, 2017

Got a question for 'Mr. Wonderful' Kevin O'Leary?

Business mogul Kevin O'Leary—aka "Mr. Wonderful" of the TV show Shark Tank—will answer questions after his lecture at the Maverick Speakers Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at College Park Center. Send questions to maverickcommunications@uta.edu or share them via social media using #maverickspeakers.

VIP packages include a private dinner and photograph with the speaker. Preferred seating has front-of-the-line access to the venue. The lecture is free for students, faculty, and staff and costs $5 for community members. LEARN MORE.

Plan for Valentine's Day buffet at University Club

Find a sweet deal for lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the University Club in Davis Hall. The buffet is $8.80 per person, plus tax. Go to the University Club website and scroll down to see the menu. For reservations, call 817-272-1867.

Valentine orders for cupcakes or chocolate-covered strawberries also are available.

Deadline today to check list for Employee Service Awards

Faculty and staff members reaching milestones of 10 or more years at UTA will be honored in the Service Awards Program. Employees and departments are encouraged to review the 2017 Recipient List for accuracy. Email any changes, additions, or deletions to hrspecialprojects@uta.edu by today, Friday, Feb. 10.

Coming Up

Friday, Feb. 10—Friday Night Film: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Friday, Feb. 10—Oustanding Maverick Awards deadline

Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 13-14—Romancing the Stars

Monday, Feb. 13—College of Engineering Night at UTA Basketball

Tuesday, Feb. 14—Staff Advisory Council

Wednesday, Feb. 15—Pizza with President Karbhari

Wednesday, Feb. 15—Focus on Faculty: Sridhar Nerur

Wednesday, Feb. 15—CAAS Power Hour Lecture

Thursday, Feb. 16—Maverick Speakers Series Featuring Kevin O’Leary

See more on the UTA events calendar.

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