MavWire — Monday, November 6, 2017 — Office of University Communications

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Monday, November 6, 2017

Homecoming Week is finally here!

Show your Maverick pride at any one of a number of events planned this week, from the Chili Cook Off to honoring those who have paved the way to the excitement of our top-rated men’s and women’s basketball teams in action! Maverick Homecoming events continue through Sunday, Nov. 12. Visit Homecoming 2017 for details and ticket information.

Nov. 8—Chili Cook Off
Nov. 9—Global Grounds
Nov. 9—The BASH
Nov. 10—Distinguished Alumni Awards
Nov. 10—Veteran Appreciation Pre-Game Tailgate
Nov. 10—Volleyball: UTA vs. UL-Monroe
Nov. 10—Step Show
Nov. 10-11—Movin’ Mavs Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Nov. 11—Homecoming Golf Tournament
Nov. 11—Homecoming 5K
Nov. 11—Street Festival
Nov. 11—Basketball: Lady Mavericks vs. Incarnate Word
Nov. 11—Parade and Pep Rally
Nov. 11—Basketball: Mavericks vs. Loyola Marymount
Nov. 12—Volleyball: UTA vs. Louisiana

UT FLEX deadlines approaching

The last day to spend your 2016-17 UT FLEX funds this year is Nov. 15. The last day to submit claims for reimbursement is Nov. 30. LEARN MORE.

Business Affairs Training and Development

Nov. 7—Financial Statements & the Reconciliation Process
Nov. 8—MAV eSHOP for Shoppers
Nov. 9—ProCard
Nov. 14—Create Requisition: MAV eSHOP for Requesters
Nov. 15—Create Requisition: Special Item Request Form
Nov. 16—Position and Workforce Management
Nov. 19—Create Requisition: MAV eSHOP for Requesters

Human Resources Learning and Development

Nov. 7—Team Building for Supervisors
Nov. 7—PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking System: Overview for Staff Positions
Nov. 7—Maverick Service Excellence: Section 4: Dealing with Difficult People
Nov. 8—Partnering with Your Boss
Nov. 9—American with Disabilities Act in the Workplace
Nov. 14—Conducting Effective Meetings

Coming Up

Nov. 7—Russian Film Series presents The End of St. Petersburg (1927)
Nov. 9—Panel Discussion—Walking the Line: Perspective on North Texas Labor Organizing
Nov. 10—UT System Day
Nov. 13—FabLab: Shop Safety Orientation; also Nov. 15
Nov. 14—Staff Advisory Council

See more on the UTA events calendar.

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